PhD Lounge

Students and Graduates! Ilana Horwitz, PhD, is an assistant lecturer of Jewish Studies and Sociology at Tulane University, New Orleans. Ilana presents her released book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond, along other future projects. Buy Ilana's The Entrepreneurial Scholar on Princeton Univ Press and get 20% OFF by typing IMH20: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691240893/the-entrepreneurial-scholar Ilana's website: https://www.ilanahorwitz.com/ Ilana's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-horwitz-447b092/ Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure!

Link to the call for paper conference at Swansea University: https://listserv.liv.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa?A2=CLASSICISTS;d26a3f17.2501 Submit your abstracts to either one of these emails: a.e.a.dawson@swansea.ac.uk & i.a.g.winton@swansea.ac.uk Students and Graduates! The first late-night talk with three PhDs of 2025 is here! Alec Dawson is a PhD Candidate at Swansea University, whose thesis is on Late Antique Rule in Hispania and the Role of the Regnum Suevorum. Since then, Alec has presented papers at international conferences in Spain and the UK, including the renowned Celtic Conference in Classics. Alongside university teaching responsibilities, Alec also has published book reviews for the journal Plekos and jointly chair a departmental seminar series. Bella Winton, a funded PhD candidate at Swansea University, specialises in Greek Hagiography from Christian Late Antiquity, focusing on their value as sophisticated literary narratives. Ella Harford is a PhD student at Swansea University. Her thesis focuses on representations of sex and adultery amongst women in 18th century print culture . Check out their social media platforms to network with them. Alec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-dawson-104b56287/ Bella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-winton-487859174/ Ella: @emharford Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure!

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Students and Graduates, Eilian Richmond is a PhD graduate from Swansea University, who wrote his dissertation about the literary contradictions and hyper linkage within the Bible using his upcoming novel Earthbound as a reference. Earthbound is a satire whom Eilian in his humanistic tone and satirical character, challenges the biblical scenes by mixing his doctoral arguments with his satirical scenes based on biblical episodes across his novel. Strong language, puns and (doctoral) criticism about the literary contradictions across the Bible are mentioned. Listener discretion is advised for those who have read the Bible and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and God's words. Get 10% off on Spotify cards by typing PHDLOUNGE10 on the link below: https://sportifycards.com/?ref=phdlounge [https://sportifycards.com/?ref=phdlounge] Plus, save 15% off on Black Friday by typing the code BF24 and automatic savings up to 35% with free shipping on orders over £40. I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! References about the biblical hyperlinked texts and their literary contradictions: Philosophadam. (2021, June 20). The First Hyperlinked Text: The Bible and its 63,779 Cross-References. Words From the Wind. https://philosophadam.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-first-hyperlinked-text-the-bible-and-its-63779-cross-references/ BibViz Project - Bible Contradictions, Misogyny, Violence, Inaccuracies interactively visualized. (n.d.). https://philb61.github.io/index.html Reach out Eilian Richmond, PhD: eilianjohn@outlook.com linkedin.com/in/dr-eilian-richmond-502933239 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eilian-richmond-502933239] Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support] Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Students and Graduates! In this new late-night solo talk of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, I speak about the issue of Writer's Block, a common feature that affects PhDs, overall. But is Writer's Block really a cognitive and intellectual challenge to all of us or is it just NONSENSE?! Stay tuned for this solo session as I share three impactful insights along with some solutions that PhDs must put into practice if they feel they have Writer's Block. Get 10% off on any clothing product you buy on Preworn by typing PHDLOUNGE10 on the link below: https://preworn.ltd/pages/mens?ref=PHDLOUNGE I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Cited Bibliography: Bergler, E. (1950). Does “writer’s block” exist? PubMed, 7(1), 43–54. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15413593 Lumivero. (2024, June 12). Dealing with writer’s block. Lumivero. https://lumivero.com/resources/dealing-with-writers-block/ Pantry, P. I. a. F. (2021, May 6). New kid on the (writer’s) block: A history of writer’s block through food. The Past Is a Foreign Pantry. https://thepastisaforeignpantry.com/2021/05/06/new-kid-on-the-writers-block-a-history-of-writers-block-through-food/ Welpinghus, A. (2019, February 4). A Theory of Writer’s Block. The Philosophers’ Cocoon. https://philosopherscocoon.typepad.com/blog/2019/04/a-theory-of-writers-block.html Zorbaz, K. Z. (2015). The effects of various variables on university students’ writer’s block levels. The Anthropologist, 21(1–2), 311–322. https://doi.org/10.1080/09720073.2015.11891820 Sportify [https://sportify-cards.goaffpro.com/shop/phdlounge] Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Innovative Language Japanesepod101.com [https://www.japanesepod101.com/pick-a-plan?coupon=SPECIAL25OFF&src=affiliate_25coupon] Learn Japanese with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Innovative Language Spanish101.com [https://www.spanishpod101.com/pick-a-plan?coupon=SPECIAL25OFF&src=affiliate_25coupon] Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Preworn [https://preworn.ltd/pages/mens?ref=PHDLOUNGE] Explore 10,000 + clothing brands over 800,000 items and get 10% off on your purchase. PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://pod.fan/phdlounge-podcast] Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support] Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge