Tara Brabazon podcast

The podcast discusses the challenges of finishing a PhD, focusing on managing perfectionism. It explores the emotional and intellectual doubts that arise in the final stages. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting PhD students' mental health and well-being. Tips are given on overcoming perfectionism in academic writing and prioritizing emotional well-being for success.

Tara, Steve and Mick probe the 'frame' in his meme research. Is a meme a frame? Is the meme the carrier for content?

Tara and Steve talk about a key moment in the Australian PhD candidature: the Confirmation of Candidature. Compared to other international examples, this session is held very early in the research project. Steve and Tara talk about the strengths and challenges of this system for students, supervisors and the university.

Tara talks with Bronwyn about science fiction. Bronwyn Lovell is completing a creative-led PhD, probing the limitations and capacities of science fiction. They discuss Dr Who, Star Trek, fantasy and film, arguing for the importance of women writing, directing and producing science fiction.

Karen Jacobs and Tara introduce the new system of Milestones at Flinders university. What are milestones and why are they useful to part time and full time research higher degree students?

Steve and Tara introduce Vicki Pascoe to podcast listeners. Vicki is investigating migrant doctors and medical professionals in rural and regional Australia. Particularly, they talk about the challenges involved when researching this group.

Steve, Tara and Sunny talk about identity, particularly considering the role of Louis Althusser in Stuart Hall's thinking about self and politics.

Anne, Steve and Tara check on Anne's writing strategy to find 30 productive minutes each day. Particularly they explore how to write the transitions between complex ideas to ensure that fragmentation is minimized and smooth and productive arguments are developed.

Steve, Tara and Mick discuss Mick's post-PhD publishing options. They talk through scholarly monographs, trade books and short, specialist e-books. For the traditional thesis, many publishing options are available, creating new audiences for new research.

It is difficult to enthuse academic staff to undertake professional development in and for doctoral supervision. Yet it is crucial that PhD students gain innovative, dynamic and modern techniques, theories and strategies throughout their candidature. Steve and Tara talk through the options for a flipped supervisory training strategy.