The PGR Cast

The PGR Cast Team, supported by the Bristol Doctoral College
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The PGR Cast is a podcast from postgraduate research students at the University of Bristol, aiming to give a voice to PGRs. Thanks to the Bristol Doctoral College for setting up and continuing to support this podcast.

  1. 06/04/2023

    Putting F1 technology into trains - Mishaal Sanad (S3E7)

    With so many job options out there for engineering graduates, few engineers opt for the PhD path. In this episode, Luka and Rory speak with Mishaal Sanad, a PhD student in mechanical engineering, about research at the science-engineering interface.

    58 min
  2. Embracing your inner nerd: RPGs for PGRs (Part II) - Lu Macey (S3E6)

    14/03/2023

    Embracing your inner nerd: RPGs for PGRs (Part II) - Lu Macey (S3E6)

    So you vaguely know how to play D&D. But why should you consider giving it a go? In Part II of our PGR-RPG Q&A, Olivia, Rory and Lu discuss what roleplaying games can teach us as postgraduates (and humans), alongside many recommendations for how to get started and where to find inspiration (pun intended).

    1h 21m
  3. Embracing your inner nerd: RPGs for PGRs (Part I) - Lu Macey (S3E5)

    28/02/2023

    Embracing your inner nerd: RPGs for PGRs (Part I) - Lu Macey (S3E5)

    Your PGR years aren't just a time for research: they're also a great time for exploring new interests. In our first dip into postgrad pastimes, Olivia quizzes Rory and special guest Lu about the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons, as well as a few other RPGs that are increasingly popular amongst the PGR community. Part I of this interview focuses on the basics: what a campaign is, how to create a character and what's up with all the dice. But the questions did not stop there, so come back in two weeks for a second installment of our PGR RPG Q&A.

    42 min
  4. Starting a company during your PhD - Matt Bone (S3E4)

    14/02/2023

    Starting a company during your PhD - Matt Bone (S3E4)

    Starting a business alongside your PhD is a daunting prospect, but it is possible. In our Valentine's episode of PGR Cast, Luka and Olivia speak with Matt Bone, Bristol PhD student and CEO extraordinaire, about turning your idea, passion and hard work into an enterprise.

    44 min
  5. Democratic structures for PGRs - Lu Macey (S3E3)

    11/01/2023

    Democratic structures for PGRs - Lu Macey (S3E3)

    Where do you go when you face a problem in your studies? In the first PGR Cast of 2023, Rory and Luka speak with Lu Macey, the incumbent Postgraduate Education Officer at Bristol SU, who explains how elected student reps fight to make sure that PGR voices are heard by university decision makers. To find out more about Lu Macey's work as PG Education Officer, see www.bristolsu.org.uk/voice/officers/postgraduate-education To find out more about the upcoming Bristol SU elections, see www.bristolsu.org.uk/voice/elections This episode was created by Rory Burford (producer/host), Luka Vojnovic (host) and Michael Rumbellow (editor), with support from the Bristol Doctoral College.

    34 min
  6. Smart Self Care & Coaching - Dr Natalie Lancer (S3E2)

    06/12/2022

    Smart Self Care & Coaching - Dr Natalie Lancer (S3E2)

    Putting together a PhD can feel all-consuming. In the December episode of the PGR Cast by the Bristol Doctoral College, Sebastian discusses coaching PhD students, and the importance of healthy work-life balance with Dr Natalie Lancer, chartered psychologist, author and accredited coach. Podcast by the Bristol Doctoral College PGR Cast Team. Produced and hosted by Sebastian Bustamante-Brauning Edited and Mixed by Phil Smith To find out more about Natalie's Smart Self Care Approach go to: https://natalielancer.com/ And to find out about studentships and training opportunities offered by the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership visit: https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/

    53 min
  7. Women's Mental Health - Gemma Sharp (S3E1)

    16/11/2022

    Women's Mental Health - Gemma Sharp (S3E1)

    In this episode, Olivia and Luka interview Dr. Gemma Sharp, an associate professor at the University of Exeter working in reproductive and mental health epidemiology. We discuss women's mental health, social and biological differences affecting mental health in women, the Pint of Science scheme, and FemTech and Big Data for research. More about Gemma: https://gemmasharp.uk/biography/ More about Pint of Science: https://pintofscience.com/

    38 min
  8. Studying Abroad in Bristol - Peter Broberg (S2E7)

    08/08/2022

    Studying Abroad in Bristol - Peter Broberg (S2E7)

    In this episode, Claudia and Matt interview Peter Broburg, a visiting researcher at the Bristol Composites Institute. Peter is a PhD student at the University of Aalborg, Denmark where he is investigating the manufacturing of composites for wind turbine blade applications. We discuss differences between the UK and Denmark in terms of quality life, how doctorates are assessed, and more.

    44 min
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The PGR Cast is a podcast from postgraduate research students at the University of Bristol, aiming to give a voice to PGRs. Thanks to the Bristol Doctoral College for setting up and continuing to support this podcast.

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  • Creator
    The PGR Cast Team, supported by the Bristol Doctoral College
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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