Tara Brabazon podcast

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.

Steve, Tara and Mick explore the role and challenges of big chapters in a PhD. Should a big chapter be split? Should it be submitted as a coherent whole? We explore why size does matter in PhD chapters.

Sunny, Steve and Tara talk about the challenges when moving into the final year of a PhD. It is important to maintain motivation, but also recognize the work that is still required alongside the work already completed.

Steve and Tara have an announcement to make. They also talk about the past, present and future of cultural studies.

Tara hosts a very special event in Brisbane, talking with women in higher education. We discuss the challenges for women in the neoliberal university, but express shared strategies and goals for the future of our institutions.

Tara, Workshop presenter at CQU's Research Higher Degrees event, shares strategies for speeding up doctoral candidature. Topics include efficient time management for completing a thesis, maintaining structure in supervision, building a scholarly community for students, and handling challenges like deadlines and emotional struggles.

How have disintermediated media transformed doctoral education? How can disintermediated media enable a productive, fair, rigorous, transparent and compassionate relationship between supervisor and doctoral candidate? Tara shares her keynote address for Central Queensland University's Research Higher Degree Event, held in February 2016.