The Realities of the PhD Journey as a Woman in Academia: Researching New Technologies and Responsible Leadership
University of St.Gallen
This is a unique episode of The Knowledge Mill. On the sonic side of things, Alice was game for something I’ve always wanted to try: recording an episode outdoors. As you will hear, the cicadas on the University of Wollongong campus provide a very pleasant ambient backdrop. We also took an atypical approach to the conversation itself. Rather than focusing on Alice’s ongoing PhD research, we instead delved into the overall PhD experience in an effort to uncover and share insights and reflections on what many PhD students probably need to hear, but rarely do.
Consequently, you’ll hear Alice and I share personal lessons and reflect upon challenges, yes, but also the importance of fostering kindness and community in academia. We discuss common experiences in the hope that it will remind any PhD researchers listening that they are not alone in their journey, and that their community can be found along the way. Overall, this episode sees us reflecting on the vulnerabilities, triumphs, and personal growth that come with the PhD path.
Alice Rickert is a psychologist and head of the research project addressing the Impact of HR-Analytics on Responsible Leadership at the University of St. Gallen. As a psychologist, her earlier career included roles in organisational development, HR, and leadership training, particularly in the not-for-profit sector. Blending her expertise in organisational psychology and new technologies, her research focuses on the evolving dynamics of leadership in the age of AI.
Alice is also a speaker and lecturer at various universities, colleges, and foundations and has held several elected positions at the University of St. Gallen and the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, including serving as Vice President of the Doctoral Network Association (DocNet). Currently, she is a visiting researcher at the University of Queensland in Australia.
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This episode of The Knowledge Mill was recorded on December 5, 2024 on the campus of the University of Wollongong during the 37th Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, a.k.a. ANZAM.
Show Notes
Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christina Pfeuffer
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