• E16: Nutrition for exercise recovery
    Dec 18 2025
    Are you curious about how nutrition affects the exercise induced oxidative stress reaction and recovery? Then listen now. In this episode, we explore how the body responds to intense training through oxidative stress and recovery. The discussion highlights the role of nutrition, especially polyphenols and carbohydrates, in managing exercise-induced oxidative stress, and improving recovery. We also talk about the study design, its key findings and real-world applications, and the researcher’s motivation and personal experiences behind this project.
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    26 Min.
  • E15: Behind the experiments
    Nov 20 2025
    What is it really like to do a PhD? In this episode, our Podcast team sits down to share their personal PhD journeys through laughter, honesty, and a few confessions. Our podcasters Hari, Anar and Ranjith talk about daily life, motivation, and what brings them here. Through honest reflections and candid conversations, they explore what it truly means to pursue a PhD from their own perspectives. Are you a PhD student? Then you’ll find this episode relatable!
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    29 Min.
  • E14: Proteomics - beyond the genome
    Oct 16 2025
    In this episode, Dr. Feng Xian offers a broad and insightful overview of proteomics and its growing role across interdisciplinary research fields. He explains how proteomics represents the next step beyond genomics, providing a deeper understanding of how biology truly functions. By exploring the proteins that drive cellular processes, proteomics complements genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, delivering a real-time and functional perspective on complex biological processes.
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    27 Min.
  • E13: Musculoskeletal modelling
    Sep 18 2025
    This episode provides an engaging introduction to the future of sport science, focusing on musculoskeletal modelling. Alexander Pürzel, a PhD student in Sport Science at the University of Vienna and former Austrian national powerlifter, explains what musculoskeletal modelling is, how it works and how it can support safer training and improve rehabilitation. How can digital models help us to understand strength training? Curious? Then dive straight into Alexander’s podcast!
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    29 Min.
  • E12: Impact of null results in a PhD
    Aug 21 2025
    What should you do if your PhD research leads to null results? Join Dr. Marietta Zille, Assistant Professor at the University of Vienna, as she shares her experiences of navigating the challenges and value of inconclusive data. From managing shifting expectations to building resilience, this episode explores the hidden impact of null research on academic careers.
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    31 Min.
  • E11: Career perspective after a PhD
    Jul 17 2025
    How do you build a fulfilling academic career after your PhD? Join Daniel as he shares his journey from professor in Mexico to postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna in Austria. He is offering advice, personal stories and global perspectives to help you navigate your own academic path.
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    28 Min.
  • E10: Research mobility as a PhD student
    Jun 19 2025
    Think a PhD is all lab work and papers? Bogi, a PhD student from the University of Pécs, spent 3 months at our university - and proved you can travel, explore, and still get research done. Tune in to hear how she made it all work!
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    22 Min.
  • E9: Immigration - seen and unforeseen
    Feb 20 2025
    Are you thinking of moving to a distant country to do your doctorate, or have you already done so? Does it feel like it's all new and even though you've prepared so much, there's still a lot to do? Then join us. We discuss some of the challenges we've faced as international students and share our best tips on how to overcome them.
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    22 Min.