Tara Brabazon's Blog, page 31

Mark Brown 11 - Place, Purpose and the PhD

Steve, Tara and Mark focus on the original contribution to knowledge.  How can understanding the place in which research takes place enhance the originality of the doctorate?

Mick Winter 32 - Organizing the final doctoral year

Tara, Steve and Mick introduce the final year of his PhD.  Steve and Tara talk through with Mick the specific challenges of the final year, including the importance of timelines and the selection of examiners.

Anne McLeod 40 - Children, disempowerment and equity

Anne, Steve and Tara talk about the reasons for the disempowerment of children and early childhood educators.  Anne's focus is to think about equity and justice. 

Michele Jarldorn and photovoice

Tara talks with Michele Jarldorn about her PhD research, exploring the use of photovoice with former prisoners.

Matthew Bennett and understanding adults with Asperger syndrome

Tara talks with Matthew Bennett a doctoral candidate at Flinders University.  Matt's thesis is currently under examination, and he used this time to reflect on his topic:  investigating adults with Asperger syndrome.  He explores their role in the workplace and also the specific challenges faced in personal relationships.

Glory Gatwiri and doctoral research that is changing the world

Glory Gatwiri, a soon-to-be completed doctoral candidate at Flinders University, talks with Tara about her research with women managing vaginal fistula.  Her goal is to break the silence around women's sexuality and health to create empowerment for women in Sub-Saharan Africa.

You but with a doctorate: what advice would you give your future self about your PhD candidature?

Tara shares her short induction speech for PhD students right at the start of the candidature.  What advice would your future self - the you that has completed a PhD - offer to you on the day of your induction?

You but with a doctorate: what advice would your future self off you about your PhD candidature

Tara shares her short induction speech for PhD students right at the start of the candidature.  What advice would your future self - the you that has completed a PhD - offer to you on the day of your induction?

The past of cultural studies? The creative industries

Tara and Steve continue their conversation about Cultural Studies.  In this podcast they explore the role of the creative industries in the 'decline' of Cultural Studies.  Is there any way to resurrect Cultural Studies and the creative industries, or is it time for an intellectual divorce?

What is going right and wrong with the PhD Confirmation of Candidature?

Tara and Steve talk about the PhD confirmation of candidature.  What is the CoC?  What value does it have to quality assurance and the andragogical development of our doctoral candidates?