https://simplecast.com The PhD Pod The PhD Pod is a podcast by UCAPS, the PhD association from the University of Copenhagen. Together with our guests we explore all kinds of interesting science topics - ranging from permafrost, to plant-based meat to church history. Apart from that the we also chat about PhD life - what it takes to get a PhD, the challenges of doing fieldwork and the importance of work-life balance. We bring the people behind the science to the foreground - listen in! The podcast is hosted and produced by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto. Editing is by Davide Visintainer. en Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 21:30:11 +0000 https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com The PhD Pod https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9da0ba6b-fe43-42fb-a0a3-509300137905/cbccabf7-54ff-4efb-8208-277413e4d76d/3000x3000/ucap-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com episodic The PhD Pod is a podcast by UCAPS, the PhD association from the University of Copenhagen. Together with our guests we explore all kinds of interesting science topics - ranging from permafrost, to plant-based meat to church history. Apart from that the we also chat about PhD life - what it takes to get a PhD, the challenges of doing fieldwork and the importance of work-life balance. We bring the people behind the science to the foreground - listen in! The podcast is hosted and produced by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto. Editing is by Davide Visintainer. Københavns Universitet false https://feeds.simplecast.com/zs_U4PqG Københavns Universitet louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk 11a0cc80-1b80-11f0-84b4-4b56252af284 54d840c4-e4fe-4814-92a9-f266e0e7555a Evolution of bacterial resistance & the transition from industrial research to a PhD When humans develop a new therapy to fight potentially dangerous bacteria, they, in turn, might be able to generate new strategies to counteract our medicines. Maria explains how the evolution of the bacterial defence mechanisms occurs and how much we should worry about. In the second part of the interview, she describes her transition from a well established laboratory research job in the private sector to a PhD in academia.

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/evolution-of-bacterial-resistance-the-transition-from-industrial-research-to-a-phd-kLKzwTDG When humans develop a new therapy to fight potentially dangerous bacteria, they, in turn, might be able to generate new strategies to counteract our medicines. Maria explains how the evolution of the bacterial defence mechanisms occurs and how much we should worry about. In the second part of the interview, she describes her transition from a well established laboratory research job in the private sector to a PhD in academia.

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Evolution of bacterial resistance & the transition from industrial research to a PhD Københavns Universitet 00:56:33 When humans develop a new therapy to fight potentially dangerous bacteria, they, in turn, might be able to generate new strategies to counteract our medicines. Maria explains how the evolution of the bacterial defence mechanisms occurs and how much we should worry about. In the second part of the interview, she describes her transition from a well established laboratory research job in the private sector to a PhD in academia. When humans develop a new therapy to fight potentially dangerous bacteria, they, in turn, might be able to generate new strategies to counteract our medicines. Maria explains how the evolution of the bacterial defence mechanisms occurs and how much we should worry about. In the second part of the interview, she describes her transition from a well established laboratory research job in the private sector to a PhD in academia. false full 18 f9ee583a-6ee7-4ec0-81c8-0232f25a4e56 Natural language processing (NLP) & science-based comedy What are the possible applications of language models (such as the famous chatGPT)? In this episode, Antonia talks us through how text documents can be “mined” by machine learning algorithms, the ethical consideration of their use, and how analysing language can reveal medical insights for some brain conditions. Additionally, she tells us her involvement in a collective that communicates science via comedy shows (warning: deadpan jokes included!).

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and  Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Louise Morlot, Miriam Beyers and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:55:55 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/natural-language-processing-nlp-science-based-comedy-XveXc4RS What are the possible applications of language models (such as the famous chatGPT)? In this episode, Antonia talks us through how text documents can be “mined” by machine learning algorithms, the ethical consideration of their use, and how analysing language can reveal medical insights for some brain conditions. Additionally, she tells us her involvement in a collective that communicates science via comedy shows (warning: deadpan jokes included!).

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and  Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Louise Morlot, Miriam Beyers and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Natural language processing (NLP) & science-based comedy Københavns Universitet 00:57:54 What are the possible applications of language models (such as the famous chatGPT)? In this episode, Antonia talks us through how text documents can be “mined” by machine learning algorithms, the ethical consideration of their use, and how analysing language can reveal medical insights for some brain conditions. Additionally, she tells us her involvement in a collective that communicates science via comedy shows (warning: deadpan jokes included!). What are the possible applications of language models (such as the famous chatGPT)? In this episode, Antonia talks us through how text documents can be “mined” by machine learning algorithms, the ethical consideration of their use, and how analysing language can reveal medical insights for some brain conditions. Additionally, she tells us her involvement in a collective that communicates science via comedy shows (warning: deadpan jokes included!). comedy show, phd, chatgpt, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence false full 17 081351bd-c571-4052-a32d-448f5a6ba25a Sustainable cellulose production & Work-life balance Cellulose is used everywhere today, from textile to food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Divya explains how we can make cellulose in a sustainable way from microbes by using ocean water instead of fresh water, the scientific challenges of this production and the socio-economics aspects of her project. We also discuss work-life balance as a PhD student, how to maintain it and what to do if one loses this balance. 

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-cellulose-production-work-life-balance-aBKZCE1b Cellulose is used everywhere today, from textile to food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Divya explains how we can make cellulose in a sustainable way from microbes by using ocean water instead of fresh water, the scientific challenges of this production and the socio-economics aspects of her project. We also discuss work-life balance as a PhD student, how to maintain it and what to do if one loses this balance. 

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Sustainable cellulose production & Work-life balance Københavns Universitet 00:44:00 Cellulose is used everywhere today, from textile to food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Divya explains how we can make cellulose in a sustainable way from microbes by using ocean water instead of fresh water, the scientific challenges of this production and the socio-economics aspects of her project. We also discuss work-life balance as a PhD student, how to maintain it and what to do if one loses this balance. Cellulose is used everywhere today, from textile to food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Divya explains how we can make cellulose in a sustainable way from microbes by using ocean water instead of fresh water, the scientific challenges of this production and the socio-economics aspects of her project. We also discuss work-life balance as a PhD student, how to maintain it and what to do if one loses this balance. research, sustainability, phd, cellulose false full 16 d97eb954-e0e6-44bf-b8f7-602c4eccbad5 Microplastics in our body & Parenthood + PhD What are microplastics and nanoplastics and what are their effects on our bodies? In this episode, Ida tells us about her research on these plastics, the ways they can be degraded and how to evaluate the risk they cause for our environment and our health. We also talk about Ida’s reflections on the gender gap in academic research and her involvement with WiES at DTU. Finally, we discuss Ida’s experience with parenthood during her PhD, the challenges she had to overcome and how being a parent helps her keep a work-life balance. 

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Louise Morlot, Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/microplastics-in-our-body-parenthood-phd-HEBpPkfZ What are microplastics and nanoplastics and what are their effects on our bodies? In this episode, Ida tells us about her research on these plastics, the ways they can be degraded and how to evaluate the risk they cause for our environment and our health. We also talk about Ida’s reflections on the gender gap in academic research and her involvement with WiES at DTU. Finally, we discuss Ida’s experience with parenthood during her PhD, the challenges she had to overcome and how being a parent helps her keep a work-life balance. 

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Louise Morlot, Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Microplastics in our body & Parenthood + PhD Københavns Universitet 01:06:59 What are microplastics and nanoplastics and what are their effects on our bodies? In this episode, Ida tells us about her research on these plastics, the ways they can be degraded and how to evaluate the risk they cause for our environment and our health. We also talk about Ida’s reflections on the gender gap in academic research and her involvement with WiES at DTU. Finally, we discuss Ida’s experience with parenthood during her PhD, the challenges she had to overcome and how being a parent helps her keep a work-life balance. What are microplastics and nanoplastics and what are their effects on our bodies? In this episode, Ida tells us about her research on these plastics, the ways they can be degraded and how to evaluate the risk they cause for our environment and our health. We also talk about Ida’s reflections on the gender gap in academic research and her involvement with WiES at DTU. Finally, we discuss Ida’s experience with parenthood during her PhD, the challenges she had to overcome and how being a parent helps her keep a work-life balance. false full 15 afb8cd8d-f4ba-46e8-99e8-6cc1a0301424 Advancing osteoporosis treatment & a PhD after being a travel agent In this episode, Lisbeth tells us about her research on osteoporosis and how certain medications can be used to rebuild the bone. What are the effects of these medications on the cells inside the bone? And how can these treatments be improved? We also talk about her path to research and how she decided to start a PhD after her professional career as a traveling agent.

This episode has been hosted by Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/advancing-osteoporosis-treatment-a-phd-after-being-a-travel-agent-BwWLXZfn In this episode, Lisbeth tells us about her research on osteoporosis and how certain medications can be used to rebuild the bone. What are the effects of these medications on the cells inside the bone? And how can these treatments be improved? We also talk about her path to research and how she decided to start a PhD after her professional career as a traveling agent.

This episode has been hosted by Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Advancing osteoporosis treatment & a PhD after being a travel agent Københavns Universitet 00:49:32 In this episode, Lisbeth tells us about her research on osteoporosis and how certain medications can be used to rebuild the bone. What are the effects of these medications on the cells inside the bone? And how can these treatments be improved? We also talk about her path to research and how she decided to start a PhD after her professional career as a traveling agent. In this episode, Lisbeth tells us about her research on osteoporosis and how certain medications can be used to rebuild the bone. What are the effects of these medications on the cells inside the bone? And how can these treatments be improved? We also talk about her path to research and how she decided to start a PhD after her professional career as a traveling agent. research, career path, career, osteoporosis false full 14 992d713d-955c-41ea-8476-a23e83a4309e Public participation in research & Staying sane during a PhD Why involve the general public in academic research? And if so, how can they be involved in meaningful ways? 

In this episode, Lauge tells us about his research on public involvement in research. Lauge explores how barriers can be removed and how the experience for both citizens and researchers can be improved. We also talk about Lauge’s personal journey to a PhD and how he sees it as a singular experience rather than a career path necessarily leading up to academia.

This episode has been hosted by Miriam Beyers and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/public-participation-in-research-staying-sane-during-a-phd-UIh1_jT9 Why involve the general public in academic research? And if so, how can they be involved in meaningful ways? 

In this episode, Lauge tells us about his research on public involvement in research. Lauge explores how barriers can be removed and how the experience for both citizens and researchers can be improved. We also talk about Lauge’s personal journey to a PhD and how he sees it as a singular experience rather than a career path necessarily leading up to academia.

This episode has been hosted by Miriam Beyers and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Public participation in research & Staying sane during a PhD Københavns Universitet 00:59:01 Why involve the general public in academic research? And if so, how can they be involved in meaningful ways? In this episode, Lauge tells us about his research on public involvement in research. Lauge explores how barriers can be removed and how the experience for both citizens and researchers can be improved. We also talk about Lauge’s personal journey to a PhD and how he sees it as a singular experience rather than a career path necessarily leading up to academia. Why involve the general public in academic research? And if so, how can they be involved in meaningful ways? In this episode, Lauge tells us about his research on public involvement in research. Lauge explores how barriers can be removed and how the experience for both citizens and researchers can be improved. We also talk about Lauge’s personal journey to a PhD and how he sees it as a singular experience rather than a career path necessarily leading up to academia. research, public involvement in research, phd, career false full 13 26b5746e-3a80-472c-a807-0565d681bbd7 Understanding human proteins & the role of activism in academia How do human cells administer and organise the proteins they produce? In this episode, recorded in November 2024, Javier tells us about his research with human proteins and how their lifespan, their location and even their function is influenced by a peculiar protein: ubiquitin. We also talk about the importance of activism in academia, and how students and researchers can make their voices heard.

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-human-proteins-the-role-of-activism-in-academia-Z1A_YT6g How do human cells administer and organise the proteins they produce? In this episode, recorded in November 2024, Javier tells us about his research with human proteins and how their lifespan, their location and even their function is influenced by a peculiar protein: ubiquitin. We also talk about the importance of activism in academia, and how students and researchers can make their voices heard.

This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Understanding human proteins & the role of activism in academia Københavns Universitet 00:47:55 How do human cells administer and organise the proteins they produce? In this episode, recorded in November 2024, Javier tells us about his research with human proteins and how their lifespan, their location and even their function is influenced by a peculiar protein: ubiquitin. We also talk about the importance of activism in academia, and how students and researchers can make their voices heard. How do human cells administer and organise the proteins they produce? In this episode, recorded in November 2024, Javier tells us about his research with human proteins and how their lifespan, their location and even their function is influenced by a peculiar protein: ubiquitin. We also talk about the importance of activism in academia, and how students and researchers can make their voices heard. false full 12 b2ce7659-0b76-418b-8150-e2df7389e4e0 Advancing wastewater treatment & life as an industrial PhD student What is wastewater treatment, and how can we make it better? In this episode, Francisca tells us about her research on wastewater treatment and how heat is recovered from it. She also shares her experience as an industrial PhD student, what her everyday looks like and why she thinks it is the best of two worlds.

Francisca on Linkedin

This episode has been hosted by Miriam Beyers and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:16:15 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/advancing-wastewater-treatment-life-as-an-industrial-phd-student-_l7FsrbO What is wastewater treatment, and how can we make it better? In this episode, Francisca tells us about her research on wastewater treatment and how heat is recovered from it. She also shares her experience as an industrial PhD student, what her everyday looks like and why she thinks it is the best of two worlds.

Francisca on Linkedin

This episode has been hosted by Miriam Beyers and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. 

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]]> Advancing wastewater treatment & life as an industrial PhD student Københavns Universitet 00:42:38 What is wastewater treatment, and how can we make it better? In this episode, Francisca tells us about her research on wastewater treatment and how heat is recovered from it. She also shares her experience as an industrial PhD student, what her everyday looks like and why she thinks it is the best of two worlds. What is wastewater treatment, and how can we make it better? In this episode, Francisca tells us about her research on wastewater treatment and how heat is recovered from it. She also shares her experience as an industrial PhD student, what her everyday looks like and why she thinks it is the best of two worlds. false full 11 5e9714e9-a7e4-461a-a173-1af82f696e77 European border policy & becoming a Postdoc What does digitalisation mean for EU-border policy? Together with our guest Clemens we try to dissect EU-policy, explore the complexities of border management and talk about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a Postdoc position in today's world.

Clemens on Bluesky 


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]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:44:51 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/european-border-policy-becoming-a-postdoc-8r0V5vYg What does digitalisation mean for EU-border policy? Together with our guest Clemens we try to dissect EU-policy, explore the complexities of border management and talk about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a Postdoc position in today's world.

Clemens on Bluesky 


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]]> European border policy & becoming a Postdoc Københavns Universitet 00:44:15 What does digitalisation mean for EU-border policy? Together with our guest Clemens we try to dissect EU-policy, explore the complexities of border management and talk about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a Postdoc position in today's world. What does digitalisation mean for EU-border policy? Together with our guest Clemens we try to dissect EU-policy, explore the complexities of border management and talk about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a Postdoc position in today's world. false full 10 c0c4a4a2-8cf8-4b4d-b014-3ea50fb8616f Shining light on Alzheimer & living the startup life From “zapping” brains with light to juggling PhD life with startup vibes: In this episode Maibritt gives us insights into the research frontier in Alzheimer and shares her experience as an industrial PhD in growing startup.

 

This episode has been hosted by  Sebastian Zastruzny and Johanna Einsiedler. Editing and production by Franceen Eshun-Wilson and Davide Visintainer.

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]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:50:05 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/shining-light-on-alzheimer-living-the-startup-life-REfkd634 From “zapping” brains with light to juggling PhD life with startup vibes: In this episode Maibritt gives us insights into the research frontier in Alzheimer and shares her experience as an industrial PhD in growing startup.

 

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]]> Shining light on Alzheimer & living the startup life Københavns Universitet 00:38:39 From “zapping” brains with light to juggling PhD life with startup vibes: In this episode Maibritt gives us insights into the research frontier in Alzheimer and shares her experience as an industrial PhD in growing startup. From “zapping” brains with light to juggling PhD life with startup vibes: In this episode Maibritt gives us insights into the research frontier in Alzheimer and shares her experience as an industrial PhD in growing startup. false full 9 3789a126-84aa-4665-8466-fd5a66a9a25d Perfecting mozzarella & staying connected to home Harsh is a PhD student on a mission to revolutionize cheese production: from him, we hear how using methods like spectroscopy and chemometrics can help us making the perfect mozzarella. Apart from that we talk about the challenges of navigating cultural nuances of life in Denmark and how to stay connected to your home country.

 

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]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:10:12 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/perfecting-mozzarella-staying-connected-to-home-Suhko8Sh Harsh is a PhD student on a mission to revolutionize cheese production: from him, we hear how using methods like spectroscopy and chemometrics can help us making the perfect mozzarella. Apart from that we talk about the challenges of navigating cultural nuances of life in Denmark and how to stay connected to your home country.

 

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]]> Perfecting mozzarella & staying connected to home Københavns Universitet 00:37:07 phd, cheese, københavnsuniversitet, cultureshock, university of copenhagen false full 8 af86e3cd-5b80-400b-bf49-fabe9202d7b1 Solving cold cases with science & “blending in” in Denmark Have you ever wondered how much of the DNA forensics you see on TV is actually true? In this episode we are debunking TV myths and learning about mitochondrial DNA & modern forensics. Also, our guest Floor shares some stories of her personal journey of adapting to Danish culture, language struggles, and culinary adventures.

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]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2024 15:46:40 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/solving-cold-cases-with-science-blending-in-in-denmark-vcwO9THo Have you ever wondered how much of the DNA forensics you see on TV is actually true? In this episode we are debunking TV myths and learning about mitochondrial DNA & modern forensics. Also, our guest Floor shares some stories of her personal journey of adapting to Danish culture, language struggles, and culinary adventures.

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]]> Solving cold cases with science & “blending in” in Denmark Københavns Universitet 00:35:22 Have you ever wondered how much of the DNA forensics you see on TV is actually true? In this episode we are debunking TV myths and learning about mitochondrial DNA & modern forensics. Also, our guest Floor shares some stories of her personal journey of adapting to Danish culture, language struggles, and culinary adventures. Have you ever wondered how much of the DNA forensics you see on TV is actually true? In this episode we are debunking TV myths and learning about mitochondrial DNA & modern forensics. Also, our guest Floor shares some stories of her personal journey of adapting to Danish culture, language struggles, and culinary adventures. copenhagen, forensics, kbh.universitet, science, going abroad, university false full 7 9fcea520-9b66-4ad0-9272-d51a3e771cc8 The voices in your ear and the importance of art Podcasts have grown rapidly in recent years, but why are they so popular? Kristoffer is looking into this, with the creative view of an artist and the sharp eye of a researcher. Listen to hear what makes a good podcast and why art and science need each other.

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]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:10:27 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/the-voices-in-your-ear-and-the-importance-of-art-vjUKsHos Podcasts have grown rapidly in recent years, but why are they so popular? Kristoffer is looking into this, with the creative view of an artist and the sharp eye of a researcher. Listen to hear what makes a good podcast and why art and science need each other.

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]]> The voices in your ear and the importance of art Københavns Universitet 00:32:11 false full 6 aeef2acc-1c21-4330-86f7-27c9fe0a569a Psychiatry in the 18th century and tools bridging the ages Treatment of mental illnesses is not just a modern day ambition. But approaches have changed in the last 300 years. Benjamin tells us the role of the church and how he uses modern technology to study old texts. Get to know what Fool’s Chests were and how AI changes Theology.

 

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]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:40:20 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-time-before-psychology-and-tools-bridging-the-ages-tkSBlK4t Treatment of mental illnesses is not just a modern day ambition. But approaches have changed in the last 300 years. Benjamin tells us the role of the church and how he uses modern technology to study old texts. Get to know what Fool’s Chests were and how AI changes Theology.

 

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]]> Psychiatry in the 18th century and tools bridging the ages Københavns Universitet 00:41:13 false full 4 954b59ec-7bc7-4fa7-b42e-5b292cb4c901 Trust in medicine and the challenges of fieldwork What does it take for people to seek medical help? Pia has studied what drives people in Burkina Faso and where there are challenges by experiencing it firsthand. Hear about why people may not do as they are told, and why collecting data in the real world is hard.

 

 

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]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:57:29 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-in-medicine-and-the-challenges-of-fieldwork-0C5uDFL5 What does it take for people to seek medical help? Pia has studied what drives people in Burkina Faso and where there are challenges by experiencing it firsthand. Hear about why people may not do as they are told, and why collecting data in the real world is hard.

 

 

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]]> Trust in medicine and the challenges of fieldwork Københavns Universitet 00:47:12 false full 5 00034bee-3d8b-4e9c-a651-4e6e5062880d Anything but meat and the road to PhD ft. Tessa Canoy Eating less meat is popular, but what can we eat instead and how do we improve the quality? And how does one get the chance to research this? Tessa will tell us what we could eat in the future and which steps lead up a PhD education.

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]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:59:39 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/anything-but-meat-and-the-road-to-phd-ft-tessa-canoy-2lx_raG_ Eating less meat is popular, but what can we eat instead and how do we improve the quality? And how does one get the chance to research this? Tessa will tell us what we could eat in the future and which steps lead up a PhD education.

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]]> Anything but meat and the road to PhD ft. Tessa Canoy Københavns Universitet 00:43:09 false full 3 4784118c-43f6-4825-986b-556fe7a07ec3 Prejudiced Models and Coping with Stress ft. Terne Sasha Thorn Jakobsen With the advent of language models we realize that they come with certain biases. Terne tells us why this is problematic and how to balance your time while during a PhD. Tune in to hear how we improve language models and why hobbies are important.

 

 

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]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 08:52:26 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/prejudiced-models-and-coping-with-stress-ft-terne-sasha-thorn-jakobsen-xwnfABja With the advent of language models we realize that they come with certain biases. Terne tells us why this is problematic and how to balance your time while during a PhD. Tune in to hear how we improve language models and why hobbies are important.

 

 

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]]> Prejudiced Models and Coping with Stress ft. Terne Sasha Thorn Jakobsen Københavns Universitet 00:48:18 data science, ai, phd, chatgpt, nlp, mental health, science, natural language processing, social sciences, work life balance, university of copenhagen false full 2 ce2d27bc-1b59-41fa-9ba4-f1f9f4089d01 Gases from the Arctic and Sailing Tall Ships ft. Sam Faucherre What happens to arctic soils when it is getting warmer? While Sam did his research on that topic he also bought and old freighter from 1932 and started renovating it. Learn about why the arctic matters to all of us and what plans Sam has for his ship.

 

 

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]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:40:18 +0000 louise.morlot@cpr.ku.dk (Københavns Universitet) https://the-phd-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/gases-from-the-arctic-and-sailing-tall-ships-ft-sam-faucherre-uPphYH2o What happens to arctic soils when it is getting warmer? While Sam did his research on that topic he also bought and old freighter from 1932 and started renovating it. Learn about why the arctic matters to all of us and what plans Sam has for his ship.

 

 

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