Tara Brabazon podcast

Tara talks with Professor Jamie Quinton about Physics and the PhD.  Why complete a PhD in physics or nanotechnology?  They discuss the global trends in science PhDs and the specificity and benefits of the Australian doctorate in these disciplines.

Tara talks with Megan Prideaux, Partner Engagement and Pathways Officer at Flinders University.  They discuss cotutelles, a special, distinctive international doctoral mode.  What is a cotutelle?  What are its benefits and challenges?

Tara talks with Ashleigh Merriel, the head of higher degree progressions at Flinders University.  They discuss the difficult - messy - topic of sex, romance, love and doctoral education.  In a changing environment for students and supervisors, how are boundaries created and cultural safety enabled for candidates?

Tara Brabazon talks with Dr Leanne McRae about her new book in Emerald's Deviant Leisure Series.  The book, titled Terror, consumption and leisure spaces for harm in a post-crash era, explores why acts of terror emerge in shopping centres, concerts and on the streets.  They discuss the transformations to work and the ineffectual 'medication' of wellbeing.  

Tara talks with students in the crucial mid-point of their candidature.  What challenges are they confronting?  What solutions are available to them?

Annie Nguyen and Tara talk about the innovations of art-lead research.  Annie is investigating the history of a pigment - blue - and one of her case studies is Dayflower.  Listen to this and be amazing.

Tara and Natalie guide Flinders University students through PhD examination process. They discuss quality assurance, integrating publications, academic integrity, referencing, examiner selection, oral examinations, feedback handling, thesis embargo, and graduation. Emphasis on integrity, transparency, and timely responses in the examination process.

Tara talks with Barbara Doherty and Valerie Caines from Flinders University.  They have developed a remarkable career-development programme to render our graduates 'work-ready.'  But this is not simply professional development.  Barb and Val are creating edgy, authentic, powerful and engaging opportunities for students to understand themsevles and understanding their future.

Tara presents this short Steps Professional Development session on 'At Risk' students and candidatures. What are the characteristics of 'at risk' students and how are these characteristics managed to enable student success?

Complaints are always challenging to manage as a supervisor, higher degree coordinator or research administrator. What are the most commonly reported complaints to Ombudsman in Australia - right now?  The answers may surprise you. This podcast explores the complaints from students about supervisors, and also supervisors to students.