Discussions with seasoned research scientists about the impact of mentorship on their careers in global health. Guests: Dr. Avila Montes; Dr. Nadira Kurunaweera; Dr. Rashad Abdul-Ghani

Implementation of mentoring projects, challenges and successes.

Implementation of mentoring projects, challenges and successes.

Your supervisor & the culture of their research group will have significant impact on your happiness and success in graduate school. Here, Jen Heemstra talks us through what should be considered when choosing the right supervisor, and how to spot red flags.

Explore the world of journal publishing; the challenges of this process, and some advice from two editors-in-chief about how to overcome them.

A conversation with Dr. Robles- Espinoza and Dr. Samatanga as they reflect on their journey leaving their home country, and then return home to continue their work as scientists.

A conversation with Dr Nicki Tiffin and Dr Jennifer Gardy about grant funding in health research.

If you are indecisive about a career path in industry or in academia, or intrigued by skills, traits and passions required for each, this episode is for you!

Discussion about entrepreneurship and innovation, and how one can translate science into a product or business.

How to connect and engage with different audiences about your scientific work/research.

What does it take to be a leader? Our guests talk about the skills and sacrifices being at the top entails.

We chatted with Dr. Claire Chewapreecha and Dr. Kate Baker about effective communication and presentation skills.

Here we discuss with author Jeffrey McDonnell on everything regarding scientific and scientific adjacent writing.

Short description: En este episodio especial en español, escucharemos a nuestra editora invitada Anna Protasio en conversación con Willy Lascano y a Alena Pance. Se discuten los roles y perfiles del mentor y del “mentoreado” así como también los beneficios de esta relación tan particular. Guests: Andres (Willy) Lescano and Alena Pance Short description: This special episode in Spanish sees our guest Host, Anna Protasio interview Willy Lescano and Alena Pance on what mentoring is and how to...

Whilst we are on a season break, here is a new podcast you should check out.

Short description: Reverse mentorship is effective in promoting diversity, equity and positive culture in a research organisation. Host: Alice Matimba Guest: Martin Dougherty Episode description In this episode we discuss outcomes of a diversity reverse mentoring approach aimed at building awareness about the underlying impact of racism and microaggressions on black people and minority ethnic groups. We highlight benefits for the mentee in understanding their role in addressing these...

Short description: Meet the ‘sensational 6’ podcast team that bring the podcast to you In this episode, you get to meet the team and hear about how the podcast went from dream to reality - Teamwork makes the dream work!

Short description: A panel discussion on how inclusivity and diverse voices are essential to global health research. Guests: Renzo Guinto, Salma Mohamed Hassan Abdalla and Desmond Jumbam Episode description: In this week's episode, we are talking about Decolonising global health. You may have heard of it in different opinion pieces and mass media but are not sure what it is. We have assembled a fantastic panel to guide us through this new movement to increase the diversity of voices in...

Short description: How to focus and build skills that will enable you to inform your research that will have both local and international impact. Guests: Fredros Okumu Soundbite: Marco Mello Episode description: Leonardo da Vinci’s quote “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” sets the stage for this week's episode. In this week's episode we discuss, how in spite of advances in technology and Hi-TECH methodologies that require high capital investments, answers can be found in the...

Short description: How women in STEM careers can aspire to lead without compromise. Guests: Shubha Tole and Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha Soundbite: Kyla Roland Episode description: In this week's episode we interview two phenomenal women in STEM who have been outspoken on gender inequities in science. They share their personal stories and reflect on what works and what doesn’t. Also they have some great tips on being a leader and not conforming to social norms that would act only to limit the...

Short description: How researchers can (and should) develop and maintain their social networks to boost their careers. Guests: Silvia Argimón and Swaine Chen Soundbite: ThankGod Ebenezer Episode description: Scientists with an expanded network of contacts have an edge when it comes to grants, publications, awards, invitations to speak, job offers, and promotions. In this episode we will be discussing how, as a researcher you can develop and maintain your networks, and build your social...

Short description:  Our special bonus episode on equality, diversity and inclusion in academia. Guests: Sahar Ahmed and Ijeoma Uchegbu Soundbite: Ozama Ismail Episode description: This is a special bonus episode on equity & diversity. In it we interview some amazing guests that talk about their personal experience and where as an industry things need to change. Covered in the topics is, representation matters, ensuring equity from the beginning, in academic research practices and the...

Short description: Our special bonus episode on equality & diversity in science. Guests: Sabrina Fleurimé (BBSTEM), Prof. Iruka Okeke, Prof. Eva Maria C. Cutiongco-de la Paz and Prof. Collet Dandara. Soundbite: Dr. Yolanda Ohene Episode description: This is a special bonus episode on equity & diversity. In it we interview some amazing guests that talk about their personal experience and where as an industry things need to change. Covered in the topics is, representation matters,...

Short description: What is burnout, how can we recognise it and how do we tackle it at the personal and institutional level? Guest: Beth Thompson Sound Bite: Halle Rubera Episode description: In 2019, WHO redefined burnout, calling it a ’syndrome’ ...and recognising it as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed. Burnout is commonplace in the modern workplace owing to perfectionists and can even stem from imposter syndrome....