Your Digital Mentor Podcast
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -‘Your digital mentor’ podcast is a series that aims to provide access to conversations around mentoring and other aspects of research and career development, with a focus on LMICs.
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Mentorship and Global Health Careers
September 22, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDiscussions with seasoned researchers from the TDR global 2020 Career Impact Contest, where they share different aspects of their career trajectories, including support they received via research, education and mentoring opportunities. They also share some challenges they faced, including accessing funding, lack of skills and approaches they took to overcome them. Additionally, they talk about their mentoring relationships as both mentors and mentees, and how they have been able to mainta...
Mentorship Part 2: Pivoting mentorship to meet community healthcare needs
May 25, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThe 2019 finalists of the TDR Global Mentorship Contest for improving research mentorship in low- and middle-income countries joined us to share their experiences implementing their respective projects. We had: Dr. Ana Maria Aguilar also discussed the pivotal shift in her community-based mentoring project in Bolivia. Her project initially focused on creating a horizontal style, participatory community mentor program, but shifted to focus on meeting the needs of the community. They began ...
Mentorship Part 1: A Community of Practice as a Mentorship Model
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe 2019 finalists of the TDR Global Mentorship Contest for improving research mentorship in low- and middle-income countries joined us to share their experiences implementing their respective projects. We had: Dr. Ezra Valido who shared his Getting Research To Work (G.R.O.W) for people project in the Philippines, focused on bringing local-non academic organisations, practitioners, and local experts together to collaborate as a small community of practice that can mentor, support and learn f...
How to Choose a Research Supervisor
February 23, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBIf you are looking to start a PhD, you may consider choosing a supervisor based on the type of research that you find most interesting. While this should certainly be a component of your decision, it is also important to look beyond the research. In fact, your supervisor and the culture of their research group will have significantly more impact on your happiness and success in graduate school than the research itself. Here, Jen Heemstra talks us through what should be considered when choosi...
Inside stories of publishing
December 08, 2021 09:37 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPublishing is a complex world of skewed macro-level challenges including access to high-impact journals, lack of equity within journal publication processes, and monopolization by reputable journals; as well as micro-level barriers such as navigating manuscript production, language, journal selection, and fees. Two editors-in-chief, Seye and Orli, shed some light on these processes, and offer unique perspectives, and advice including pursuing publications with a “healthy dose of disrespect” ...
Diasporan scientists-The big return home
November 26, 2021 23:50 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBResearchers are moving to other countries for different reasons, such as building a career, lack of funding, lack of mentoring. However, many face a dilemma between returning home, transferring knowledge and skills to local research, or staying. So when is the right time to return home? And when you get home, how do you prepare for the challenges around settling down? We asked our guests Daniela and Brighton their own experiences; how they decided to go back and what motivated them to overc...
Grant Funding for Research
November 10, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThe pressure to win a grant and chasing the next funding source is stressful for all researchers. Besides, finding success in funding often requires sacrificing private time and overcoming the frustrations about being rejected. In this episode, we asked our guests, Dr. Nicki Tiffin and Dr. Jennifer Gardy, what key skills to have and develop to apply for grant funding. Join us and listen to our guests’ experiences of how funding opportunities impacted their careers, how they took the step t...
Academia vs Industry
October 27, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 35.2 MBOur guests talk about the pros and cons of careers in industry and academia, and mention some of the traits that might be beneficial to have to be successful in each environment. Resources Research culture, changing expectations. Darren Logan for the Royal Society: https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/research-culture/changing-expectations/dr-darren-logan/ 10 Simple Rules for Choosing Between Industry and Academia: https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/jour...
Entrepreneurship and Commercialising Science Products
October 13, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBSometimes publishing a paper that has the potential to impact might not be enough. You are driven to change: “potential” to “is” (Simon Travers). Scientists and researchers can create living products/businesses that have value and address key needs in the lives of others. We learn from Jenny, Simon, and Douglas about the how of this process. They share their experiences initiating, supporting, and leading different companies, businesses, and projects, across the globe. They discuss how they...
Communicating and Engaging about Science with the Public
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBResearchers and scientists are doing great and impactful work that can change lives. But are people really aware or understand their work? How can we engage with people outside our field and community? In this week's episode we discuss how researchers and scientists can go about creating spaces of engagement, via different avenues including blogging or in-person activities—at a party or in a local community. Researchers can work together in person as they would, for example, do on a researc...
Skills Lab: Leadership
September 15, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBLeadership might be fulfilling, but it is not easy: Our guests Marcia Philbin and Stephen Baker talk about some of the challenges they face as leaders and what skills and factors helped them succeed. Resources Ted talk by Carla Harris - How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work: https://www.ted.com/talks/carla_harris_how_to_find_the_person_who_can_help_you_get_ahead_at_work?language=en Guest information Marcia Philbin’s Jamaican parents believed in the transformative pow...
Skills Lab: Presenting Skills
September 01, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe talked to Dr. Claire Chewapreecha and Dr. Kate Baker on tips on effective communication, presentation skills and how they have both adapted to the new zoom environment. Resources Ted talk by Marcus Alexander Velazquez on effective communication: https://www.ted.com/talks/marcus_alexander_velazquez_the_art_of_effective_communication_jan_2020 Forbes Article on effective communication within a company by Naira Velumyan: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/09/04/how-to-...
Skills Lab: Writing skills
August 18, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWe interview Prof. Jeffrey McDonnell, author of “Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD Students, Postdocs and Early Career Faculty” on writing skills. We cover how and when to find the time to write and how this impacts your research career. Resources Jeff’s Book: Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD Students, Postdocs, and New Faculty - https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Navigating+an+Academic+Career%3A+A+Brief+Guide+for+PhD+Students%2C+Postdocs%2C+and+New+Faculty...
Mentores y mentorías, cómo encontrarles y cómo establecer una relación exitosa.
August 04, 2021 03:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWhat is covered in this episode ¿Qué es para ti la mentoría ? ¿Cómo la mentoría ha influenciado en tu carrera? ¿Has encontrado, a lo largo de tu carrera, desafíos y/o dificultades en encontrar o mantener una relación de mentoría? ¿Qué estrategias recomiendas para romper con la estructura jerárquica y con las viejas ideas y conceptos que impiden un mejor relacionamiento entre las partes? ¿Existen dificultades particulares al establecimiento de mentorías en tu región de origen? Por ejempl...
Just checkin in...
April 15, 2021 08:20 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBMore about the Decoding Life podcast We have assembled interviews from some of the most amazing people around the Wellcome Genome Campus to find out about their paths into science. From PhD students to group leaders, software developers to diversity champions, we get a first-hand account of what it is really like to do some of these jobs and learn some interesting science along the way. We have some incredible insights about life in science, for example, coming back after an 8 year break, w...
Bonus Episode - Reverse mentoring
February 03, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBTakeaways from today's episode: In reverse mentoring, find someone who is different from you, has a different background and has different perspectives. Aim to build a mutual connection as mentor and mentee, firstly creating a sense of psychological safety which enables open and honest dialogue Reverse mentorship approach empowers people with skills to effectively engage in sensitive topics such as racism and facilitates discussions with the right audiences who have the power to do ...
Meet our awesome team!
December 23, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe ‘Sensational Six’ team: Dr Christine Boinett - Creator and Executive producer Originally from Kenya, is the product manager and head of training for the JUNO and GPS global genome projects at WSI. My expertise is in Bacterial genetics and antimicrobial resistance. In my current role, I develop free online bioinformatic courses for JUNO and GPS as well as continuing to deliver training for ACSC and the FutureLearn MOOC platform. Dr. Alice Matimba - Senior producer Originally from...
Decolonising Global Health
November 25, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Decolonising global health is an ongoing movement allowing people (and researchers) to provide a local context in the conversations surrounding health. Though many definitions exist, it is based on the undoing of the colonial legacy that surrounds countries in the global south. Local health is global health - a local context is required to make it global. It is important to reflect on issues on decolonising global health to avoid neo-colonization and in...
Simplicity in research
November 11, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Simple science is beautiful, but you must be open and be quick on your, learn on the job and do NOT minimise the advantage of soft skills. There is no curriculum that will teach you all the skills you will need to succeed as an independent researcher but you can seek out good mentorship, engage with the public, pioneer flat leadership systems, and where you can, employ virtual systems/communications to increase visibility and learning. There is room to ana...
Women Leadership in STEM
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBTakeaways from today's episode: “I was not put on earth to follow your wishes”, you have to help yourself and reach out to good people who can mentor you. Don’t compromise on your dreams. Get mentorship from multiple sources. You should not self-censor, this is a result of socialisation. Don’t be afraid to speak up. Ask for support when you need it and stop trying to be superwoman and negotiate a partnership which works. Resources Some inspirational Women leaders in STEM from: https:...
Networking is your Net-worth
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Practice: The more you network, the easier it becomes. Be genuine. If you have a true interest in science, and a true interest in people, it is a very powerful combination that will make interactions easy. Not everyone is comfortable with meeting and greeting. The good thing is that you have at least one interest in common, which is science. Once you start, the communication will flow. Pay it forward, introduce people to each other especially if you have ...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in science (Part 2)
October 05, 2020 03:05 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBResources: Representation in science: https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(20)30740-6.pdf Parachute research:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30239-0/fulltext The culture of research and how it needs to change: https://www.forbes.com/sites/madhukarpai/2019/11/10/global-health-research-needs-more-than-a-makeover/#71523e2a7e34 Covid-19 and overlooked research from the global South: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/21/africa-coronaviru...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in science (Part 1)
October 05, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBResources: Representation in science: https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(20)30740-6.pdf Parachute research:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30239-0/fulltext The culture of research and how it needs to change: https://www.forbes.com/sites/madhukarpai/2019/11/10/global-health-research-needs-more-than-a-makeover/#71523e2a7e34 Covid-19 and overlooked research from the global South: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/21/africa-coronaviru...
Burnout Syndrome
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Research culture requires dialling down on perfectionism which would help to relieve the pressure. People respect it when you say NO, so learn to say NO. politely. Institutions should support mental health support to researchers Be sensitive to different cultural views about mental health Intersectionality in mental health means that different people experience the pressures of research in different ways. Recognise diversity of individuals in research a...
Imposter syndrome
September 02, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Imposter syndrome deals with the struggle of the Internal struggle (often to prove oneself) vs the external environment, including the lack of representation in different fields. In presentations and even in life, remember It’s ok to say ‘I don’t know’. Some ways one can work through the imposter syndrome include: acknowledging it is a common feeling, separating these feelings from facts about oneself, sharing these feelings with others and thinking: "what...
Engaging and Empowering youth
August 19, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Building capacity and skills is an effective way to address the vulnerability of young people in Africa, it builds their confidence to thrive. Systemic impact is achieved through policy change, advocacy and investing in the lives of young people who can invest back into their communities. Our niche lies in the ability to take the voices of engaged millennials and address social issues. Young people understanding their place in society, understand they can t...
What is mentoring
August 05, 2020 03:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBTakeaways from today's episode: A mentor is a wise and trusted counsellor or teacher who is willing to share knowledge and experiences about their life, career and also provides guidance and support. Alternative strategies such as peer, group and virtual mentorship address skills and resource limitations while enabling scalability and access to diverse pools of mentors worldwide. Mentorship in LMICs should be included in research integrity frameworks mandating institutions develop opportu...
Mentoring your mentor
August 05, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MBTakeaways from today's episode: Traditional mentoring is often ad-hoc and vague whereas a structured mentoring programme with the right tools, resources and recognition is more effective. Mentees should be responsible for setting up research agenda and lead discussion with mentors and take ownership of careers and research projects A mentor owes time and should be accessible to impart essential skills for research and life skills, and a mentee should show gratitude to the mentor Mentors...
Establishing and Maintaining a mentoring relationship
August 05, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 29.5 MBTakeaways from today's episode: It is okay to be vulnerable and share your struggles. Always set boundaries with each other. Don’t restrict yourself, you can find mentors for different things. Be brave and direct and ask someone to be a mentor, the worst they can say is no. Be sure to pay it forward Resources Mentoring health researchers globally by Cole et al. Global Health Mentoring Toolkits by Hansoti et al. Guest information Dr. Amel Ghouila is a bioinformatician coordin...
Episode 0 - What does mentoring mean to you
July 13, 2020 10:34 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOur twitter header includes the word for mentor in different languages. The podcast team discuss what mentorship means to them.
Episode 0 - What does mentoring meant to you
July 13, 2020 10:34 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOur twitter header includes the word for mentor in different languages. The podcast team discuss what mentorship means to them.
Trailer - Your Digital Mentor
July 07, 2020 11:23 - 33 seconds - 580 KBVoices (In order of appearance): Christine Boinett, Isabela Malta, Mark Ayabei, Alice Matimba, Tichakunda Matimba, Emmanuela Oppong. Editing: Mariana Vaz, www.marianacpvaz.com/ Music: freesound.org/s/477388/ Podcast team: Christine Boinett (Creator and Executive producer), Alice Matimba (Senior producer), Emmanuela Oppong (Producer and editor), Isabela Malta (Producer and editor), Catherine Holmes (Marketing), Mariana Vaz (Editing). Find us: Web: bit.ly/2DeWwHh Twitter: https://twitter....