The “What’s Next?” podcast series aims to discuss some important and life-saving skills that are necessary in social sciences. We are two young researchers, Archana Atmakuri and Nirupama V, working in the fields of International Relations and Development Studies respectively. Through this project, we hope to help students and early career professionals in Social Sciences with the prospects and challenges in our fields.
Ep 15: Dev sector skills & tips for recent graduates with Women in Econ/Policy
In part 2 of our interview with Smriti & Anahita, two core members of the Women in Economics/Policy community, we discuss the much-needed skills for various roles in the development sector, and some advice for recent graduates who may be finding it hard to land their dream job during these tough times.
Thank you for tuning in! Do share the episode in your circles.
10 Jul 2021
Ep 14: About Women in Econ/Policy & diversity in the development sector
This is part 1 of our interview with Smriti & Anahita, two core members of the Women in Econ/Policy community. In this episode, we speak about the resources they provide, the need for such communities and the need for diversity in the space. Watch out for the next episode where we they share career advice, insights on the required skills, and tips for new graduates.
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28 Jun 2021
Episode 13: An Intro to Climate Change
In this episode, we explore the field of climate change - the masters courses that exist, the jobs in the field, and what it's like to work in this area, with our guest Shria Goel, who is a Senior Consultant at one of the big four consulting firms.
For links to courses and other additional resources, check out our blog for this episode at whatsnextpod.medium.com.
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1 May 2021
Episode 12: How to write a Research Proposal
Another one from our PhD series! But this episode will help not only PhD applicants, but also Master's students as well as anybody in research understand the components of a research proposal and what goes into each section. Joining us as a guest once again is Ritika Arora who is doing her PhD in International Development at London School of Economics and had earlier helped us with answering whether or not to do a PhD in Episode 9.
As always, you can find additional resources in our Episode 9 blog post at whatsnextpod.medium.com, which include the document that Ritika has compiled as guide for PhD students. Thank you for tuning in today! Stay safe.
3 Apr 2021
Episode 11: How to write your CV and cover letter
Archana and Nirupama talk about the dos and donts while creating work CV and writing your cover letter. The first lesson: it's not a one-time job, and needs to be reworked for every job/course you apply to. Listen for more!
Also read the accompanying blog post published at whatsnextpod.medium.com for additional resources. Share it with everyone you know, because this episode is not just restricted to people in social science and humanities.
Thank you for listening!
23 Mar 2021
Episode 10: An intro to Economics
Economics is arguably the most popular subject in social science. It's also very versatile in what careers it prepares you for. In this episode, we have Saumya Joshi, development economics researcher talking about opportunities available and skills required for a career in Economics.
28 Jan 2021
Episode 9: To do or Not to do a PhD?
Happy 2021! What's Next? in Social Sciences is now a monthly podcast. With this episode we're starting our PhD series, which covers topics addressing questions and concerns that people who are thinking of doing a PhD might have. To start with, we tackle the foremost and perhaps the most difficult question to answer: whether to do a PhD.
Our guest for the episode in Ritika Arora who's doing her PhD in International Development in the London School of Economics whose honest and helpful insights promise some clarity for those confused.
As always, you can find additional resources in our Episode 9 blog post at whatsnextpod.medium.com
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13 Dec 2020
Episode 8: An Intro to Media and Communications
The field of media and communications is as broad as it is exciting. In this 'Intro to' segment, the two of us discuss various courses and careers that exist in the sector and talk about the course we did.
As always, you can find additional resources in our Episode 8 blogpost at whatsnextpod.medium.com
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16 Nov 2020
Episode 7: Why and how should you Network
This episode is all about Networking - making the case for it, sharing tips on how to and how not to network in the academia and outside.
Joining us on the podcast today is Mohammed Sinan Siyech, a Senior Analyst at the International Centre for Political Violence & Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, and a PhD Candidate at the Edinburgh University.
As always, you can find additional resources in our Episode 7 blogpost at whatsnextpod.medium.com
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9 Nov 2020
Episode 6: An Intro to Public Policy
We're back after a break, and we bring to you an introduction of the very popular stream: Public Policy. Our guest in this episode is Ankush Wagle, a student of the Master in Public Policy programme in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. In addition to talking about the field, Ankush talks in depth about his course, which is considered the best public policy course in Asia.
For additional resources on the topics we have covered, including today's, head to our blog https://whatsnextpod.medium.com (https://whatsnextpod.medium.com)
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Thank you for tuning in today!
4 Oct 2020
Episode 5: How to approach your Dissertation
Episode 5 is your guide on how to think about your dissertation, build your relationship with it, and work consistently on it towards a good grade and happily ever after.
Dr. Tarun Menon, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities at National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bengaluru India guides us from choosing a topic, to how to think about your methodology, how to do more with your dissertation after submission, to how to take care of yourself in the entire process.
For these week's additional resources, head to our Medium blog (@whatsnextpod). Share the episode and resources with your friends & peers, and on social media :)
20 Sept 2020
Episode 4: An Intro to Development Studies
This is an attempt to help you know more than enough to not answer "What's Development Studies?" with "It's about Development".
Archana expertly inquires Nirupama on questions about the field to address questions such as what it means, who it is for, the job opportunities, and scholars to follow in the field. This is your doorway to understanding DS, and the phenomenon of development better -- especially if you use the additional resources on our blog (@whatsnextpod on Medium).
Thank you for listening! Please do share it with your peers or juniors who may benefit from it!
6 Sept 2020
Episode 3: Part 2 - Academic Writing
In this episode, Archana and I make an attempt to help beginners understand the difference between academic and other kinds of writing, how to approach it, and tips to ace it. We are joined by our guest Chayanika Saxena, an academic pursuing her PhD in Geography at the National University of Singapore, and has written for newspapers, online publications, and journals.
This week's additional resources contain a step-by-step guide to writing your assignment, and links to useful videos and articles on the topic. You can find them in our blog at our Medium page @whatsnextpod. For any queries, you can write to us at whatisnextpod@gmail.com or reach out to us on LinkedIn. All three of our LinkedIn profiles are linked on our blog.
30 Aug 2020
Episode 3: Part 1 - Academic Reading
Academic reading is not the same as reading a novel or reading articles online, and a lot of students realise that pretty late and struggle with their readings. We did too, and this episode is an attempt to ensure you don't. Archana and I, as well as our guest Aravindhan Nagarajan, faculty at Azim Premji University, talk about how to approach Academic Reading, including tips and tricks.
This week's additional resources contain more tips and links to useful videos and articles on the topic. You can find them in our blog at our Medium page @whatsnextpod. For any queries, you can write to us at whatisnextpod@gmail.com and our guest at aravindhan.nagarajan@gmail.com.
15 Aug 2020
Episode 2: Intro to International Studies
In the second episode of the podcast, and first in the series of "Intro to"s, Archana Atmakuri introduces us to broad and fascinating field of International Studies. This week's additional resources are more details on the field, the kinds of courses and links to institutions where you can pursue them. You can find them in our blog @whatsnextpod (https://medium.com/@whatsnextpod) on Medium.
You can write to us at whatisnextpod@gmail.com or reach out to us on LinkedIn.
30 Jul 2020
Episode 1: What happens to Higher Education during COVID19?
In the first episode of this podcast, we share our thoughts on what to do and what to think about while applying for or when accepted to a Masters or PhD program, particularly programs abroad. We also have two guests: Rohini Mitra, a researcher and Sharan Gulati, a marketing associate based in India who have gotten into PhD and Masters programs respectively. One of them is planning to defer a year, and another is going to go, come what may. Listen to get their perspectives and be better informed before making major life decisions.
15 Jul 2020
An Introduction
This episode is an introduction to our podcast in the form of an introduction to Social Sciences. You'll hear us talking about the history of social sciences; why they are important; and yet how they’re sidelined and often misunderstood within a culture that prioritises STEM (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math); and hence — the need for this podcast.
It should be relatable to a lot of you. But if you’re from outside the field, this will give you a great insight into what the field is, and what it’s like to be on this side. There’s lots of information here for you too in this podcast!
In this week's additional resources, we have compiled a list of higher education institutions for social sciences and humanities in India and Singapore. You can find it our blog (https://medium.com/@whatsnextpod/introducing-our-podcast-by-introducing-social-sciences-to-you-e4c60a519030) (@whatsnextpod on Medium): https://medium.com/@whatsnextpod/introducing-our-podcast-by-introducing-social-sciences-to-you-e4c60a519030 (https://medium.com/@whatsnextpod/introducing-our-podcast-by-introducing-social-sciences-to-you-e4c60a519030).
Tune in the coming weeks for discussions on career confusions and issues, and spread the word so we can better inform a few more people!
12 Jun 2020
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The “What’s Next?” podcast series aims to discuss some important and life-saving skills that are necessary in social sciences. We are two young researchers, Archana Atmakuri and Nirupama V, working in the fields of International Relations and Development Studies respectively. Through this project, we hope to help students and early career professionals in Social Sciences with the prospects and challenges in our fields.
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