Tara Brabazon podcast

Mark, Steve and Tara talk about 'the workaround' in technology and its role and impact in regional education.  And as a meta-point, this podcast produced what may end up Mark's PhD title and key concept.  Podcast can offer a hot moment of innovation for supervisors and students.  One of these moments is captured here.

In her first post-thesis week, Sunny has been asked to referee.  Tara and Steve talk about how to referee for an academic journal, and the specific challenges for early career researchers.

Steve and Tara enter the troubled space of doctoral supervision.  There are extraordinary, rigorous, caring and compassionate supervisors.  Then there is another group.  They don't read student work.  They don't meet students.  They offer little support. Steve and Tara talk about this 'old' model of supervision and the agents for change to a new way of thinking about teaching and learning in the supervisory space.

It is one of the best days in a person's life.  Sunny has submitted her thesis.  Steve, Tara and Sunny share this great moment with podcast listeners.  But Steve and Tara also put in place a plan for Sunny - 'throughcare' - to enable her career while the thesis is being examined.

Steve and Tara talk through a tough topic:  cosupervision.  What makes a great supervisory relationship?  How does a PhD student select a supervisory team?  What are the key requirements for success?

Karen Jacobs and Tara Brabazon answer student questions about the PhD.  These students are in the middle of their candidature and ask the questions specific to their doctoral moment.  

Tara talks with Shani Sniedze-Gregory about the integrated curriculum.  What is its value to schooling?

Exploring the process of turning a PhD thesis into a book, including challenges and opportunities. Analyzing Springer's unique publishing model and the importance of online profiles. Discussing social media engagement for authors and the transformative power of books in reshaping careers.

Tara and Mark construct a strategy for Mark to write his exegesis.  Instead of writing it in chapters, Mark has put in place a framework to increase the frequency and efficiency of his writing.

Sunny and Tara probe the final few weeks of a PhD.  It is an emotional time and incredibly intellectually exhausting.  Sunny and Tara talk about how to finish a thesis with rigour, kindness and predictability.