17 episodes
So, You Want to Be a Criminologist (policing edition) Division Policing
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- Education
In this series from the Division of Policing*, Janne and Laura explain some of the ins and outs of being a criminologist, including: how one can become a criminologist, what criminologists actually do, as well as other possible career routes for those interested in exploring criminology (with a focus on policing).
*American Society of Criminology
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Work-life Balance
Here we discuss the ever-elusive work-life balance: what causes imbalances, the consequences of those imbalances, and how to take steps to ensure plenty of self-care and a reasonable quality of life.
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Dissertation options
Some universities require a manuscript, others 3 papers strung together, and some even give PhD students an option. Here we talk about the pros and cons of the various options and some suggestions on how to maximize your options.
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Starting Teaching
Interested in making some extra cash? Want to develop your CV and your teaching skills? Janne and Laura talk about getting started DOs and DONTS.
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Negotiating Author Order
Here's another tricky, sticky issue that can arise: who goes first, second, third or nineteenth on a paper? Janne and Laura provide some tips and tricks on how to negotiate for your author spot.
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Navigating the Supervision Relationship
As with all relationships, the grad student-supervisor relationship can be both beneficial and/or fraught with turmoil. In this episode, Janne and Laura unpack some of the do's and don'ts of how to navigate what can be a complex relationship.
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Selecting a Supervisor
Janne and Laura talk about how to go about selecting your grad supervisor.