Tara Brabazon podcast

Are there benefits of a 'celebrity professor' as a PhD supervisor? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon discuss the benefits and challenges in choosing 'a name' rather than a portfolio of expertise.

Delve into the complexities of selecting PhD candidates and the crucial role of understanding their motivations. Discussions highlight the need to combat biases and embrace diversity in recruitment processes. The importance of viewing candidates holistically is emphasized, promoting a respectful and mutually beneficial selection approach. The dynamics of supervision are also examined, advocating for equitable treatment of candidates across various dimensions, including age and gender. This engaging dialogue sheds light on fostering a more inclusive academic environment.

How do prospective PhD students locate the perfect supervisor? How do supervisors attract the best students? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon continue their series on how to supervise PhDs. This episode explores how to find a good supervisor and build that great supervisory relationship.

Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead introduce their ten part series on how to supervise a PhD. In this first session, Tara and Steve talk about the 'crisis' in doctoral education generally and supervision in particular, and the necessity for an intervention in current processes and practices.

In this School of Teacher Education research presentation at Charles Sturt University, Dr MattWinslade demonstrates the value of international mobility programmes when enabled through sport. The development of cultural competence enhances both the ability and employment options of HPE teachers.

Tara talks with Julieanne Channing about the opportunities and support available for students - and prospective students - with impairments.

Mick Winter, Steve Redhead and Tara celebrate Mick's achievement: producing a 100 page agenda for his PhD. This document has revealed and new theory and opportunity for Mick's work on the meme: the carnivalesque.

Tara provides a sonic introduction for her current masters subject, investigating food and drink in contemporary society. She explores the nature of 'the local' and 'the regional,' with attention to both branding and commodification.

An exciting time. Anne has finished ... her PhD proposal. She offers advice for the PhD students who follow.

Steve Redhead and Tara talk about a new and emerging field: physical cultural studies.