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Posted on 13 Oct '22
Introducing PhD Hard-Talk
PhD Hard-talk is a passion project founded by Noma Mguni, a full-time PhD student at the University of Derby. She has worked hard to create a space for students and academics alike to share their research publically and offer advise to the next generation of academics and industry leaders. We’ve sat down with her to find out why she set up PhD Hard-talk and what it can offer you.
Reflecting on the first year of my PhD
During my induction to my first year of my PhD, I was informed about the varying requirements of research students at my university. I learned of societies that ran 3-minute thesis competitions, was told of the benefits of poster presentations and was encouraged to participate in academic conferences. Finally, I was told to start thinking about how to disseminate my research to the public.
After a bit of thought, I decided to create a platform that would allow all PhD research students to disseminate their work in an informal setting with a global impact. PhD Hark-talk was born.
What is PhD Hard-talk?
Ph.D. Hard-talk is an online and virtual series where I interview scholars from around the world to learn about and publicise their research. The series aims to educate young minds and share advice with first generation researchers, as well as those planning to leave the education system to work in industry. Speaking to my colleagues has taught me so much about research, reasoning and the need to share knowledge.
How can PhD Hard-talk help you?
If you are looking for advice about the challenges that individuals have to manage in research, PhD Hard-talk could be the right platform for you. It's not all bad, sometimes we have amazing experiences, and this information is discussed by your colleagues candidly on #phdhardtalk across socials. I have spoken to post-docs, PhD, MSC and MBA students as well as assistant and tenured professors from different backgrounds and countries. My personal opinion is that if you have been accepted into a postgraduate programme, you belong! You should enjoy the journey and always remember that every trial and tribulation that you face is developmental and some challenges are just circumstantial. Ensure you have time for your well-being, reflect, and have a safety bubble (friends, family and other research friends).
Research is not a sprint, it’s a journey – and journeys are never straightforward. Be resilient, forgive yourself, take time out for your mental health and look after yourself. Don’t forget to listen to your colleagues on #phdhardtalk to find inspiration, words of encouragement, and somewhat funny banter!
You can follow Ph.D. Hardtalk on all major social networks and keep up to date with our latest videos on their YouTube channel.
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