Are you preparing for your PhD viva?  In this episode, Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper discuss five key tips for successfully defending your thesis during the viva process. We cover understanding the purpose of the viva, knowing your research inside and out, practicing your presentation skills, anticipating potential questions and challenges, and staying calm and focused. With the right preparation and mindset, you can increase your chances of success and make the viva a rewarding...

In this podcast episode, Dr Dean Fido and Dr Craig Harper delve into the hidden curriculum of graduate school and discuss the unspoken expectations and lessons that PhD students often learn along the way. Our three key themes include the importance of networking, the need to publish in top journals, and professional conduct and expectations. Listen now for practical advice on navigating the hidden curriculum of a PhD program and setting yourself up for success in academia.

Are you curious about using AI for academic writing? In this episode, Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper explore the pros and cons of using AI for academic papers and essays, as well as the ethical considerations involved. We'll also share tips for those considering using AI for their own academic work. Whether you're a researcher, scholar, or student, you won't want to miss this in-depth discussion on the use of AI for academic writing.

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel to see all of our content if you find it useful.   In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through the differences between a Masters-level and PhD thesis process.   ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC WEBSITE        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel if you find it useful.   In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through the life of an academic and how they plan their weeks to maximise productivity and student success while reducing burnout as far as possible.  ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC WEBSITE        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel to see all of our content if you find it useful.   In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through examples of setting SMART goals to succeed at your tasks.   ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC WEBSITE        ►► https://iprogress-cc.com/ ---------- Chapters:  00:00 -...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast.  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through the step from undergraduate to postgraduate study, and how students and educators can help themselves and their learners to navigate this transition.   ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC INSTAGRAM  ►► https://www.instagram.com/iprogress_official/   WEBSITE        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to our channels to see all of our content In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk how to get the most from your research supervision meetings.   ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC INSTAGRAM  ►► https://www.instagram.com/iprogress_official/   WEBSITE        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. remember to subscribe to the channel to see all of our content, and like this video if you find it useful. In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk about the phenomenon of essay mills, why you shouldn't use them, and how to avoid the temptation to get others to write your assessments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUTUBE ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast - JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk about attainment gaps in university degrees, and explore a recent article from Dean about three quick fixes to closing some of these disparities.   ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC INSTAGRAM  ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast - JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk about how you can sell yourself on the academic and professional job markets. They cover the use of social media when searching for opportunities, developing your skill set, and marketing yourself in applications for employment.   ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast - JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through the things that they would change about working in higher education.   ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC INSTAGRAM  ►► https://www.instagram.com/iprogress_official/   WEBSITE        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast - JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM   In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through how you can effectively and efficiently start your PhD journey. They discuss the need for efficiency in the PhD process, and their top tips for working effectively during your first week and throughout the first year. ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast - JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through the peer review process for publishing academic papers. They discuss the nature of the peer review process, its benefits and weaknesses, and reflect on their own experiences of academic publishing.   ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through the things that they wish they'd known when starting their undergraduate degrees. They discuss the importance of effective workflows and time management, as well as the value of looking at feedback over grades.  ----------   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast  JOIN US ON DISCORD:  https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk about the onging trend of 'leaving academia', and give some reflections on this process. They discuss possible causes of the academic exodus, and why people might wish to remain in higher education.   YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►►...

Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast  JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Ru5mt8PYpM  In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through the growing amount of poor mental health in academia and how PhD students and Early Career Researchers are feeling this the most. They discuss possible causes as well as ways to start to protect yourself and the need for cultural change. YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER...

Welcome to the iProgress Podcast. In this launch episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk you through the aims of the show and iProgress as a new community of learners and young professionals. They touch upon the current deficits in current training and education approaches, and how developing a sense of community and shared resources can plug some of these gaps.