Tara Brabazon podcast

Mark, Tara and Steve return to the challenging issue of balancing artefacts and the exegesis in creative-led doctorates. But it is clear that Mark's prototype is creating a powerful structure and propulsion for his thesis.

Tara introduces Alison Thorsteinsen in the Office of Graduate Research. Alison talks about the support available for doctoral candidates to enable and assist their writing.

Steve Tara and Anne talk about models and theories to understand a 'social agent.' Steve works through the theories of Anthony Giddens to see if his approach has value in understanding teachers and educators in contemporary Australia.

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?

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.