Tara Brabazon podcast

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, 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.

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

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, 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.

Tara, an experienced PhD holder, gives valuable advice to new PhD students. Topics include nurturing relationships with supervisors, skill development, updating CVs, teaching opportunities, overcoming challenges, and efficiently completing the doctorate with tips on publishing, goal-setting, time management, and choosing supervisors wisely.

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?

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?

Tara, Anne and Steve discuss Guy Standing's precariat and how the early childhood educator fits into such a category and concept.

Mark, Tara and Steve talk through the deep and profound challenges of part-time doctoral candidature. How do we manage the stress while the clock is ticking, particularly when a confirmation of candidature is pending? We develop some strategies.