Join Helen and Kate as they open their secret diary yet again! This time, they are joined by their PhD student, Ewan Dean, who is in the process of academic reinvention! Listen in for honest discussions about changing your research area, saying no to things, and embracing all you bring to the table.

Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK.

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“Should I go for it?!” The journey to the next step in your career is often a challenging one, and the decision to start that journey can be just as hard. In this episode, Helen and Kate share their confessions about academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections, worries and fears, and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great!

Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK.

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Join Helen and Kate as they open their secret diary live from the Vivensa Foundation Annual Symposium 2026 with a very special guest, Dr Sophia Amenyah! Sophia joins Kate and Helen on stage to share confessions of a new research group leader, or principal investigator (PI). Note: This is not a detective podcast.

Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK.

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