The PhD Pod

• 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. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• 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 LinkedinThis 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. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• 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 This episode has been hosted by  Sebastian Zastruzny and Johanna Einsiedler. Editing and production by Franceen Eshun-Wilson and Davide Visintainer.More about UCAPS:UCAPS HomepageUCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookUCAPS on TwitterUCAPS on LinkedInGot Feeback? Want to get involved in UCAPS? Don't hesitate to reach out to us: [email protected]

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• 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.More about UCAPS:UCAPS HomepageUCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookUCAPS on TwitterUCAPS on LinkedInGot Feeback? Want to get involved in UCAPS? Don't hesitate to reach out to us: [email protected]

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• 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. This episode has been hosted by  Sebastian Zastruzny and Johanna Einsiedler. Editing and production by Franceen Eshun-Wilson and Davide Visintainer.More about UCAPS:UCAPS HomepageUCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookUCAPS on TwitterUCAPS on LinkedInGot Feeback? Want to get involved in UCAPS? Don't hesitate to reach out to us: [email protected]

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