A podcast from the Graduate School at Brunel University London. Series 1 was recorded at the Graduate School Summer School in 2024.
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Kat Lacey from Brunel University of London discusses her anthropological research on home education in the UK, highlighting the need for greater understanding and support of this diverse educational approach in an interview with Catherine McDonald.
15 Jun 2025
Lorraine on Designing Wellbeing Interventions for University Students
Lorraine Groves discusses her research on digital mental health support for university students and how co-design creates interventions students use, in this interview with Catherine McDonald.
15 Jun 2025
Udita on Menstrual Experiences in Kolkata
Udita Bose shares her research on menstrual experiences of adolescent girls in Kolkata, addressing stigma and highlighting the role of water and sanitation, in an interview with Catherine McDonald.
15 Jun 2025
Kiran on Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Wellbeing
Doctoral researcher Kiran Garcha discusses her cognitive and clinical neuroscience PhD research into Sensory Processing Sensitivity and its links to mental health, in an interview with Catherine McDonald.
15 Jun 2025
Maggie on exploring SEND Parent Carer Quality of Life with Autoethnography
Maggie Stephenson explores the lived experiences of parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities using autoethnography, revealing overlooked emotional and practical realities in this interview with Catherine McDonald.
15 Jun 2025
Tabitha on Anna Maria Morandi and the Ethics of Historical Creative Writing
Doctoral researcher Tabitha Carless-Frost discusses her creative writing PhD and ethical considerations of re-enlivening historical figures like Anna Maria Morandi, an 18th-century wax anatomist, in this interview.
15 Jun 2025
Rita on Addressing Environmental Health Surrounding Abandoned Mines in Nigeria
Rita Ekhareafo from Brunel University of London shares her research on the environmental and health risks of abandoned mines in Nigeria, focusing on water quality and public health in this interview.
3 Oct 2024
Adisa on racial categorization and ethnic identity among individuals of African Caribbean descent in the United Kingdom
In Episode 8, we’re in conversation with Adisa Akintola about his PhD research examining how the colour black is used to describe people of African Caribbean descent and how they feel about that. He explains why he thinks the use of the word black to describe people is archaic and nonsensical and how ultimately he hopes to put a stop to it. He advises those considering undertaking a PhD to do something they are passionate about and to choose their supervisor carefully.
Find out more about Adisa on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adisa-akintola-anthropology/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Read a full transcript of Adisa's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep8-Adisa.pdf)
Credits
Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts
Guest: Adisa Akintola
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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25 Sept 2024
Mulkie on community entrepreneurship and place branding in Oman
In episode 7 we’re in conversation with Mulkie Al-Hashmi about her research on community entrepreneurship and place branding. She talks about her interest in why some of the unique and authentic entrepreneurship enterprises in rural areas of her home country Oman don't last and how she hopes to change that. She reflects on the challenges of doing a PhD and how she reminds herself that, if it were easy, everyone would do it.
Find out more about Mulkie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mulkie-al-hashmi-%D9%85%D9%8F%D9%84%D9%83%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-b94b1412/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk)
Read a full transcript of Mulkie's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep7-Mulkie.pdf)
Credits
Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts
Guest: Mulkie Al Hashimie
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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18 Sept 2024
Lawrence on European Modernist Utopian Literature
In Episode 6, we’re in conversation with Lawrence Reilly who is researching European Modernist Utopian Literature. He explains how he’s using his research to consider how we can all benefit more from advances in technology rather than just a few individuals. He encourages anyone undertaking a PhD to make the most of other opportunities at their own University whilst undertaking their research, but also at other institutions.
Find out more about Lawrence on ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lawrence-Reilly)
Read a full transcript of Lawrence's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep6-Laurence.pdf)
Credits
Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts
Guest: Lawrence Reilly
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 (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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11 Sept 2024
Bandana on the “hidden curriculum” in private schools in Nepal
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.
Find out more about Bandana on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandana-adhikary-870861122/)
Read a full transcript of Bandana's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep5-Bandana.pdf)
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 (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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4 Sept 2024
Zoe on whether it’s possible to develop a national brand
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.
Find out more about Zoe on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-hsu-b3a5638a/)
Read a full transcript of Zoe's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep4-Zoe.pdf)
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
Music: yourtunes (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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28 Aug 2024
Ash on the sexuality and reproductive rights of disabled women
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.
Find out more about Ash on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwathi-soman-91543b1b2/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Read a full transcript of Ash's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep3-Ash.pdf)
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
Music: yourtunes (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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21 Aug 2024
Miguel on the intricate dynamics of crime and education
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.
Find out more about Miguel on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelmeirim/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Read a full transcript of Miguel's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep2-Miguel.pdf)
Credits
Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts
Guest: Miguel Meirim
Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts
Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts
Music: yourtunes (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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14 Aug 2024
Robin on Trans and queer representation in video games
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.
Find out more about Robin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-zingarelli-6b4579254/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Read a full transcript of Robin's episode (https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BruPod-Ep1-Robin.pdf)
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 (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-motivational-and-uplifting-corporate-inspiration-background-208853/)
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