Doctoral Dialogues is a podcast from the University of Westminster Graduate School that brings together doctoral researchers to discuss their research, experiences and ideas. The series features informal conversations between PhD researchers working in different disciplines, offering listeners a chance to hear about the wide range of innovative research taking place across the university.
Through these conversations, researchers reflect on their doctoral journeys, the questions driving their work, and the challenges and discoveries that come with advanced research. Episodes often explore topics such as interdisciplinary collaboration, research methods, and the real-world impact of academic inquiry.
The podcast is typically produced as part of the university’s annual Graduate School Festival and is hosted by doctoral researchers themselves, including PhD researcher Megan Carnrite. It provides a platform for emerging scholars to share their work, connect with wider audiences and showcase the creativity, curiosity and ambition of Westminster’s doctoral research community.
Each episode highlights different perspectives from researchers across the university’s schools and research centres, giving listeners insight into the diverse topics being explored by the next generation of academics.
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Decoding Bias and Testing the Limits of AI with Sangya Tyagi & Ayushi Chamoli
Can we really spot AI-written misinformation, and how do media audiences process political bias in the digital age?
This episode of Doctoral Dialogues tackles the complex world of media literacy, perception, and politics with media researchers Sangya Tyagi and Ayushi Chamoli. Sangya discusses her double-blind experiment testing whether self-proclaimed tech experts can actually identify AI-generated news pieces, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in media literacy. Ayushi shares insights from her qualitative interviews with right-wing TV news viewers in India, exploring how audiences perceive media critique and government bias. Both also open up about public engagement and navigating the unique social and mental pressures of PhD culture.
You can read a transcript of the conversation here (https://1drv.ms/b/c/78a938171475c335/IQA7CzXxGcfSQLvcCF_Q-J0mARkD4TcapGLXMfj-_0xQCn4?e=l3vBF7).
Find out more about the University of Westminster Graduate School at westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school)
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Credits:
Presenter and editor: Jamie Adam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieadam01/), Research Podcasts
Guests: Sangya Tyagi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangya-tyagi-773084185/) & Ayushi Chamoli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayushi-chamoli-15067a85/), University of Westminster
Producer: Krissie Brighty-Glover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/krissie-brighty-glover-72268224b/), Research Podcasts
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7 Oct 2026
Navigating Digital Shifts and Innovation Ecosystems with Timo Holtappels & Wei Wang
How do corporate leaders navigate the chaos of digital transformation, and what drives value inside one of the world's most powerful innovation ecosystems?
In this episode of Doctoral Dialogues from the University of Westminster Graduate School, we dive into these pressing global business questions with PhD researchers Timo Holtappels and Wei Wang. Timo shares insights from his qualitative study on how middle managers make critical decisions during rapid digital shifts, while Wei breaks down her mixed-methods research into the practical mechanisms of China’s innovation ecosystem. Beyond their data, both reflect on what it takes to actually thrive as a researcher, highlighting the vital role of diverse peer communities, collaborative culture, and social connection in doctoral success.
You can read a transcript of the conversation here (https://1drv.ms/b/c/78a938171475c335/IQBMoVKkjHCvQ7p2xoBUda_SASmT0GYpOMFY2SOep66pJFY?e=S1rhfz).
Find out more about the University of Westminster Graduate School at westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school)
This is a Research Podcasts (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/) production.
Credits:
Presenter and editor: Jamie Adam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieadam01/), Research Podcasts
Guests: Timo Holtappels (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/holtappels-timo) & Wei Wang (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/wang-wei), University of Westminster
Producer: Krissie Brighty-Glover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/krissie-brighty-glover-72268224b/), Research Podcasts
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30 Sept 2026
Redefining Rights, Accountability, and Ownership with Marie-France Nguo & Mark O’Neill
Can granting legal rights to nature stop corporate environmental destruction, and what does it actually mean to be a "good" football club owner?
This episode of Doctoral Dialogues dives into the intersection of law, ethics, and accountability with Department of Law researchers Marie-France Nguo and Mark O’Neill. Marie-France details her final-year research into the rights of nature in the Democratic Republic of Congo, drawing on the philosophy of Ubuntu to argue for corporate models that protect ecosystems rather than just human interests. Mark, a part-time researcher, traces the history of football club ownership from the 19th century to the modern day, exploring how regulatory frameworks align - or clash - with the values and expectations of local fans.
You can read a transcript of the conversation here (https://1drv.ms/b/c/78a938171475c335/IQAL-DPPgxG8R7R7kzgDX111AQNsbS7iJ7lxtESZ6406EtI?e=wbfGbH).
Find out more about the University of Westminster Graduate School at westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school)
This is a Research Podcasts (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/) production.
Credits:
Presenter and editor: Jamie Adam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieadam01/), Research Podcasts
Guests: Marie-France Nguo (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/nguo-marie-france) & Mark O’Neill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markoneill3/), University of Westminster
Producer: Krissie Brighty-Glover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/krissie-brighty-glover-72268224b/), Research Podcasts
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