In this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast, we sit down with Nivedita Vij, a PhD researcher in Theoretical Physics at Oxford University. Before Oxford, Nivedita earned her Bachelor’s in Materials Science & Engineering from IIT Kanpur. She takes us through her journey—from the family influences that sparked her passion for research to navigating the PhD application process at one of the world’s top institutions. Along the way, she offers a glimpse into the lives of Indian diaspora students who are making strides in cutting-edge scientific research abroad such as Oxford University. Tune in for a captivating discussion and a deep dive into the world of Theoretical Physics with Nivedita! Like, share, and subscribe for more stories from the global Indian diaspora.