In episode 5 Bandana Adhikary talks about her PhD research looking at the “hidden curriculum” in private schools in Nepal. She explains how she’s getting to grips with what schoolchildren are learning from school as well the formal academic subjects. She explains how a PhD has helped her think more deeply about things and be more questioning of what others have to say.

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Credits

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Bandana Adhikary

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Audiograms: Lauren White, Research Podcasts

Production support: Eleanor Larsson, Brunel University Graduate School

Music: yourtunes

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In Episode 4 Zoe Tsu talks about her research which looks at how to brand a country, specifically her home country of Taiwan. She explains how she’s exploring innovative approaches for leveraging Taiwan's semiconductor expertise as a strategic asset for nation branding, particularly in light of ongoing challenges and tensions in the region. She concludes with some sound advice for those considering undertaking a PhD especially ion the need for self-discipline and to choose something you will enjoy doing for several years.

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Credits

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Zoe Hsu

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Audiograms: Lauren White, Research Podcasts

Production support: Eleanor Larsson, Brunel University Graduate School

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Ep 3 Ash on the sexuality and reproductive rights of disabled women

In Episode 3 Aswathi Soman discusses her PhD research looking at sexuality and disabled women. She talks openly about her concerns as a disabled woman herself to change the law to better protect the reproductive freedoms and rights of women like her. She offers those considering doing a PhDs some advice on how to pick a research topic that means you can work hard without getting too stressed by it.

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Credits

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Ash Soman

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Audiograms: Lauren White, Research Podcasts

Production support: Eleanor Larsson, Brunel University Graduate School

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In Episode 2 Miguel Meirim discusses his research looking at the intricate dynamics of crime and education. He explains how he is using advanced econometric techniques and why he is so passionate about applying economic principles to critically examine and address pressing societal issues, specifically those influencing policy formulation and community development. Miguel tells those thinking of doing a PhD that it doesn’t need to be a lonely journey and that there are always people who can share your journey even if they are not doing research in the same area as you.

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Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Miguel Meirim

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts

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In Episode 1 Robin Longobardi Zingarelli discusses his research focusing on trans and queer theory and video games as a medium. He talks about how intense it can feel to incorporate personal experiences into PhD research and why it’s important to have people to support you through that.

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Credits

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Robin Lombardi Zingarelli

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts

Production support: Eleanor Larsson, Brunel University Graduate School

Music: yourtunes

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