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1 From neuroscience to data science: shifting perspectives with Dr Aleksandar Ivanov  Aleksandar began his PhD in neuroscience but soon discovered that experimental science wasn’t the right fit - so he made the leap into data science. Curious about the company he’s working for and the sector as a whole? Listen to find out more! Aleksandar Ivanov, Linus Milinski, Chiara Toschi, Thomas Nicol 17 Nov 2025
2 Bringing history to life: the unique work of an archivist with Dr. Alexa Frost Interested in uncovering the past and keeping history alive? Join us to explore the unique role of archivists and learn how to prepare for a career in this fascinating field of work. Alexa Frost, Linus Milinski, Chiara Toschi, Thomas Nicol 10 Nov 2025
3 What the recruiter really thinks: Dr Holly Reeve on hiring decisions and team building  We continued our chat with Dr Holly Reeve, this time asking her about her role as staff recruiter for her company. What skills does she look for? And how can an academic experience help you to land a job? Holly Reeve, Linus Milinski, Chiara Toschi, Thomas Nicol 03 Nov 2025
4 How I became a CEO: a chat on career goals and achievements with Dr Holly Reeve Where does the journey to becoming a CEO begin? Dr Holly Reeve looks back at her career and shares the path that led her to start and lead her own company. Holly Reeve, Linus Milinski, Chiara Toschi, Thomas Nicol 28 Oct 2025
5 Creative Commons How to ask the right questions: Lessons learned in 30 years of research Professor Wytske Fokkens (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam) talks about how to ask yourself the right questions, which is the most important thing that she has learned in her 30-year research career. Wytske Fokkens 05 Mar 2018
6 Bridget Ogilvie: Women in Science Dame Bridget Ogilvie discusses her life and illustrious scientific career, at The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics’ Women in Science series Bridget Ogilvie 10 Dec 2014
7 Creative Commons Ellie Barnes :The long road to success A hepatologist and academic, a wife and a mother of two, Dr Ellie Barnes delighted researchers at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics’ Women in Science talk, held on Wednesday the 20th of November 2013 Ellie Barnes 10 Dec 2014
8 Creative Commons Bridget Ogilvie: Women in Science Dame Bridget Ogilvie discusses her life and illustrious scientific career, at The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics’ Women in Science series. Bridget Ogilvie 11 Apr 2014
9 Creative Commons Ellie Barnes :The long road to success A hepatologist and academic, a wife and a mother of two, Dr Ellie Barnes delighted researchers at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics’ Women in Science talk, held on Wednesday the 20th of November 2013. Ellie Barnes 11 Apr 2014
10 The Merton Equality Conversation: 'Stemming the leakage of women from academia: why do they leave?' The opening talk at the inaugural annual Merton Equality Conversation, given by Professor Dame Athene Donald FRS at the TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College, Oxford, on Thursday 20 February 2014. Athene Donald 25 Feb 2014
11 Meet the Scientists - Collaborations with the Oxford Botanic Garden Alison Foster, Senior Curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden, discusses her daily work and the transition she has made from working in a lab to working in the garden. Alison Foster 09 Oct 2013
12 Meet the Scientists - Solar Fuels and Artificial Photosynthesis Andreas Bachmeier, a DPhil student in the Armstrong Group, Oxford University, gives a glimpse into his research and his life outside of work, including a love for rowing and German beer. Andreas Bachmeier 09 Oct 2013
13 Creative Commons Social Media and your Career How can social media become career tools? In this talk Lucy Hawkins, Careers Adviser at the University of Oxford, reveals the techniques of how to use social media for information gathering, active self-marketing and networking. Lucy Hawkins 26 Nov 2012