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.

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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

Music: yourtunes

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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.

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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

Music: yourtunes

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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.

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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

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