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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 5h

We'll be thinking through what applicants should know & what current PhDs can take away from it too! In the meantime, catch up on our previous episodes wherever you get your podcasts from 💙https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/
#phd #academia #ukri #phdstudent #phdfunding

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 5h

Coming soon: we'll be talking about one of the biggest concerns for PhDs: funding. We're delighted to be speaking to @dawnwatling.bsky.social (Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Prof of Psychology at Royal Holloway) to talk about UKRI funding.

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Any other guesses?! 🙏

The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 2d

#academia #funding #phdfunding #ukri #phdstudent #phd #phdchat @royalholloway.bsky.social

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 2d

We're so excited about our next episode! We have a very special guest & lots of useful information about funding, grant applications & the UKRI. We also have some very important thoughts about... crisps! 🥔 A question for you while we edit this latest episode: what flavour are these crisps?

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Listen to The Other Kind of Doctor wherever you get your podcasts from! #phd #academia #phdstudent #university #neurodivergence open.spotify.com/episode/02JL...

Ep.35 Neurodivergence Support and the PhD

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 7d

And for this week’s Brain Bites, we ask: Is multi-factor authentication actually counterproductive to data privacy? 🔐🤔

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 7d

This week, Soukaina and Reverie are joined by Zeyad Altholoth, a PhD student in Health Studies at @royalholloway.bsky.social. Zeyad talks about starting a PhD with ADHD, the importance of normalising conversations about neurodiversity, & shares tips on building supportive study environments.

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ New episode! Neurodivergence Support & the PhD 🎙️https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 20d

Episode 34 is out now! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 search 'The Other Kind of Doctor' in your fav pod app, or click on the link in bio.

#theotherkindofdoctor #phd #phdchat #academia #phdstudent #phdlife #gradschool #university #academic #college #postgrad @academic-chatter.bsky.social

The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 20d

And of course, we round things off with a Brain Bite: what are the best snacks for studying? 🍎☕🍫 we'd love to hear yours - please let us know by replying here! 🍎☕🍫 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

Ep 34 Welcome to new co-hosts and top tips for first year PhD's.

Podcast Episode · The Other Kind of Doctor · 24/09/2025 · 47m

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 20d

In this opener, we get to know our hosts: their paths into research, how they came to be PhD students at @royalholloway.bsky.social & why they wanted to join the podcast. Plus, they share their top tips for anyone embarking on their PhD journey! open.spotify.com/episode/0bJF...

Ep 34 Welcome to new co-hosts and top tips for first year PhD's.

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 We’re back!!! Series Three of The Other Kind of Doctor is here and we've got a brand new team of co-hosts: Reverie Black, Soukaina Ben Abdellah & Teale Failla!

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 23d

The Other Kind of Doctor Series Three - coming soon! 🎉 #phd #academia #phdstudent #phdchat @royalholloway.bsky.social

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · 24d

Some exciting changes for Series 3! 🎊 #phd #phdstudent #academia #tokd #phdchat

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Sep 14

We're gearing up for our third series of The Other Kind of Doctor and we couldn't be more excited for what we've got coming up! ✨ We’ve got some brilliant conversations lined up - from navigating the ups and downs of research life to celebrating the small research wins that keep us all going.

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Jul 25

How do you build a good supervisory relationship? @gemmarides.bsky.social & @ryanjefferies.bsky.social chat with Katherine Griffiths about navigating expectations & asking for support. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/62GT...

Ep 32 Building a successful supervisory relationship - with Katherine Griffiths

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Jul 16

📣 New ep! @gemmarides.bsky.social & Gaia chat with research impact manager Emily Gow ✨ What is impact? Why does it matter? How is it different from public engagement?
We also have Emily's top tips for PhD students who want to make a difference. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4GnS...

Ep 31 Impact during the PhD - with Emily Gow

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Jun 5

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Ep 30 Nature and the PhD - with Prof Dawn Watling

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Jun 5

🎙️🌿 Ep 30: Nature and the PhD with @dawnwatling.bsky.social. We really enjoyed this one - listen in for a discussion on the benefits of connecting with nature in supporting wellbeing throughout the PhD #academia #phd #wellbeing #nature #academicsky open.spotify.com/episode/0lVF...

Ep 30 Nature and the PhD - with Prof Dawn Watling

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Gemma Rides @gemmarides.bsky.social · Mar 4

*Please repost*
Are you a parent of a child aged between 13-24 years?
Are you concerned about young people’s social media usage?
We are looking for young people aged 13-24 years to take part in a new project to help understand how we can support their mental health whilst online.
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Dawn Watling @dawnwatling.bsky.social · Dec 16

Great first PhD research publication from @gemmarides.bsky.social! Work here presents findings from focus groups she held with #adolescents using #socialmedia. Really important to understand how adolescents perceive the use of online reactions. @echoolabrhul.bsky.social @rhulpsychology.bsky.social

Gemma Rides @gemmarides.bsky.social · Dec 16

📣 New open access paper out in British Journal of Developmental Psychology

I'm pleased to announce that the first paper of my PhD has been published!

doi.org/10.1111/bjdp...

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Jun 5

Anyone else? 😅

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · Apr 28

day instantly made better by walking past a woman wearing a t-shirt that said "can't today, I'm swamped" alongside a large collage of pictures of Shrek

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The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast @tokodofficial.bsky.social · Apr 28

Listen to The Other Kind of Doctor wherever you get your podcasts, or click here theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com #phd #academicsky #academia #university #phdcommunity #phdjourney #phdlife #gradschool #postgrad @royalholloway.bsky.social

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