Doing a PhD is often described as a journey - one filled with curiosity, persistence, and plenty of unexpected turns. In this episode, our team opens up about their personal PhD experiences: field of research, the motivation that sparked curiosity, managing different tasks and the small victories that kept them moving forward. You’ll hear their honest reflections and thoughtful conversations about what it really means to pursue PhD from their point of view. Whether you’re just starting your PhD, somewhere in the middle, or thinking about life after graduation, this episode offers a relatable experience to every early-career researcher.

Podcast team: Hari Baskar Balasubramanian (PhD candidate) and Ranjith Kumar Ravi Kumar (postdoctoral researcher), both from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Anar Batzorig (PhD candidate), Department of Nutritional Sciences. Recording and editing: Anar Batzorig (PhD candidate), Department of Nutritional Sciences.