Mar 27, 2016
Tara shares her short induction speech for PhD students right at the start of the candidature. What advice would your future self - the you that has completed a PhD - offer to you on the day of your induction?
Mar 27, 2016
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?
Mar 27, 2016
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?
Mar 27, 2016
Tara, Anne and Steve discuss Guy Standing's precariat and how the early childhood educator fits into such a category and concept.
Mar 26, 2016
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.