Everything Hertz

Dan and James discuss the results of this year's Nature survey of PhD students. Despite a majority of students reporting general satisfaction with their decision to undertake a PhD, many described a sense of uncertainty, harassment in the lab, and gruelling work hours. Things they discuss... James met an Australian member of parliament (https://twitter.com/deborahapthorp/status/1192343606985555968?s=20) and won a commendation (https://twitter.com/senseaboutsci/status/1195284321617293313?s=20) from Sense under Science The Doing Good symposium (https://www.cbs.mpg.de/doing-good) The Nature PhD survey (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03459-7) Bloat in academia What people like the most about being a PhD student Are we just not hearing that much from people who are having a good time? Financial pressure in PhDs Harassment and discrimination in PhD programs Alternative academic careers James' cat whisker collection South Korean kids turn one when they’re born (https://www.theguardian.com/world/201