Tara Brabazon podcast

How do we think about, remember, summon and research a place that no longer exists? How do we understand an historic place? Maive, Tara and Jamie talk about a past of meaning, resonance and power, without nostalgia.

Maive and Tara talk about the importance of reading in rebooting and freshening a PhD process. Reading new ideas and research can transform not only the writing process, but how the thesis is structured.

Welcome to our first podcast, introducing Maive's PhD thesis. What is a creative PhD? How is she structuring her research?

Tara and Jamie talk about 'the suitcase scientist.' They explore the synchrotron and its role, not only in scientific discovery but also urban, regional and national development. How can mobile scientists enable mobile knowledge?

Keynote speaker Tara shares insights on completing a PhD efficiently, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches and well-defined projects. She navigates through challenges like job market demands, data set issues, and authorship conflicts, while highlighting the significance of self-reliance, routine maintenance, and nurturing professional relationships in academia.

We are approaching the first anniversary of Schafer's death. The father of the 'soundscape', I take this moment and concept and probe the nature of higher education, and its soundcape. In a visual age, how can an auditory academic transform our universities?

Exploring platinum rules for PhD supervision, emphasizing the importance of aligning purpose and priorities, understanding intellectual standards, selecting examiners, ensuring original contributions, and respectful mentorship. Highlighting the significance of setting clear expectations and differentiating between articles and thesis construction.

Tara, a speaker on happiness and higher education, discusses her 30-year academic career, challenges of academia, sacrifices for excellence, and finding fulfillment in a challenging role prioritizing values over personal happiness.

Explore the importance of setting clear goals for success in writing and life, as well as embracing focus, perseverance, and a positive mindset. Learn how to prioritize dedicated time for writing and how to learn from failures to progress in research and publishing.

Exploring the concept of claustropolitanism as a rethinking of globalization post-pandemic. Reflecting on societal impacts and shifts towards isolation and greed. Delving into the effects on education and essential workers, emphasizing the need for knowledge redevelopment and stable governance for the future.