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Update on release schedule
12/06/2026 | 1 mins.A quick update at the end of season 1The Academic Superpower: Boundaries
10/06/2026 | 29 mins.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 AcceleratorNavigating Departmental Politics
03/06/2026 | 16 mins.In this episode, I talk about navigating departmental politics, particularly for new scholars entering mid to large-sized academic departments.Choose Admin Wisely
27/05/2026 | 22 mins.In this podcast episode, I discuss the critical importance of choosing administrative roles wisely within academia. I emphasize that while administrative duties are a necessary part of academic life, not all roles are equal in terms of their demands and impact on one's capacity for research and writing.Your Department Has No Memory
20/05/2026 | 18 mins....And What This Means For You.
In this episode, I talked about the challenge faced by junior academics in navigating the academic environment, particularly the lack of institutional memory within departments.
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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.
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