
Episode 15: Charan’s thesis submission reflection
Karen and Charan reflect on process of finishing a PhD, the writing up period, and how Charan felt as she submitted her thesis.

Hosted by NIHR School for Public Health Research · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 14 episodes
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Researchers in the Making is a podcast hosted by Charan and Karen, discussing the ins and outs of doing a PhD in public health. From the intricacies of research to the ups and downs of academic life, they share their experiences in an honest, down-to-earth way. They also welcome fellow researchers to discuss their latest discoveries, giving listeners a front-row seat to exciting new public health insights. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about how public health research shapes the world, this podcast is your go-to for informative and engaging conversations.
NIHR School for Public Health Research hosts Researchers in the making, a science show with 14 episodes published.

Karen and Charan reflect on process of finishing a PhD, the writing up period, and how Charan felt as she submitted her thesis.

We chat with Gillian Samuel about her role as a senior public involvement research coordinator in the NIHR SPHR public mental health programme and her role at the McPin Foundation. We also learn about why involving patie

In this episode, we chat with Abi Steveley about no and low alcohol products. We also learn about Abi’s career journey that and how trends towards no and low alcohol products have changed over recent years.

We chat with Libby Haynes about how the work environment impacts young adults. We also learn some of the findings from her recent projects including a survey she conducted about how part-time work impacts health outcomes

In this episode, Karen and Charan chat with Rukun Khalaf about how blue and green spaces impact maternal and neonatal health outcomes. We also learn about Rukun’s career journey and what brought her into the field of epi

Karen and Charan discuss the ins and outs of attending conferences and top tips for getting the most out of them.

Karen and Charan chat to James Parsonage about how the cryptocurrency industry is impacting young people's health and how this is a rising public health concern. We also learn more about projects James has been working o

Karen and Charan discuss the process of how to publish an academic paper. They discuss their personal experiences, the peer review process and the differences between online journals.

We chat with Chloe Asker about their background as a creative researcher and how they’ve been able to use their research background and apply it to public health research. We also learn more about how these methods were

Karen and Charan talk to Jennie Parnham and learn more about her work on understanding how ultra-processed foods are represented in the media. Along with learning about her next stages of research as she begins her fello

Karen and Charan discuss the difference between quantitative and qualitative work. They share how their research fits into these categories and what type of data can be generated from these different methods.

Karen and Charan discuss the difference between quantitative and qualitative work. They share how their research fits into these categories and what type of data can be generated from these different methods.

After finishing her upgrading process, Karen discusses her plans of research on ultra-processed foods, health inequalities and the environment.

Charan dives into her research on food insecurity, and her work on using systems thinking with communities, in an interesting discussion that involves the role of government and the third sector on tackling this issue.

Meet Karen and Charan as they share their paths into the world of PhD research in public health – why they chose this journey, the challenges so far, and what to expect from the podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Amy Johnson, SPHR Communications Manager, about the vital role of communication in public health, and how to make research accessible to everyone.
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