A Study Group of one does not research make!

I blog to record my thoughts and as a research diary...and your comments are welcome so I am not a data set of one.

What a holiday for a PhD student looks like. gramsci phd popular culture social work Dec 22, 2023

We're on a road trip to spend Christmas with our daughter in Melboure. First we flew 1500 km and then drove 1800 km. For a PhD student, this equates t...

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Final read submission of research proposal book club phd social work Dec 16, 2023

My PhD Research Proposal (RP) is handed in for a final read to my wonderful principal supervisor, Professor Tara Brabazon. Subsequently, my trusty old...

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) phd social work Dec 14, 2023

Members of professional organisations must meet set Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours to keep their membership. Similarly, Higher Degree...

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Confirmation of Candidature digital seminar preparation personal development phd Dec 13, 2023

Nowadays Australian Universities have a Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) six months into a PhD program rather than toward the end. Mine occurs in und...

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Industry Partnership for my PhD: Typeface Books book club phd Dec 12, 2023

When I grow up, I want to be a writer: articles, books, chapters, more books. I also want the international guest speaking circuit and would love to c...

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PhD Industry Partnerships book club phd social work Nov 28, 2023

Who would have known that my two unpaid undergraduate Social Work placements more than thirty years ago were in preparation for a PhD Industry partner...

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