The Academic Edge

About The Academic Edge

Cut through the noise. Write better. Create your academic career on your terms. Welcome to The Academic Edge — the podcast for academics who want to do excellent work without burning out. Hosted by Dr Melanie Smith— published author, academic writing coach, and former academic with 17 years in the sector — this show offers honest, practical insight into how to write, publish, and thrive in today’s academic landscape. 🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe now to sharpen your thinking, elevate your writing, and reclaim your time.

Publisher

Dr Melanie Smith

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Oct 2025

Latest episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Update on release schedule

   A quick update at the end of season 1

2. 

   10 Jun 2026

   The Academic Superpower: Boundaries

   In this episode, I talk about the critical importance of setting boundaries in academia. I clarify that boundaries are not a sign of personal failure but an essential professional tool that protect cognitive energy and enable academics to focus on their core work. If you're ready to reclaim your writing time, I help academics do this inside my Accelerator ✅ The Accelerator (https://academic-coach.newzenler.com/courses/academic-writing-accelerator)

3. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Navigating Departmental Politics

   In this episode, I talk about navigating departmental politics, particularly for new scholars entering mid to large-sized academic departments.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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