In this episode, Will speaks to Jian Bakir, a third year Education PhD student. Jian’s thesis explores the experience of primary school teachers in active war zones – in this instance Aleppo, Syria. They discuss the very personal path to Jian’s research, the difficulties of collecting data from a war zone, her likes, dislikes and recommendations when it comes to doctoral life.
Recommendations:
AI for literature:
The PhD Life Raft podcast
The Grad Coach YouTube channel
Chapters
00:08 Introduction
00:41 Jian and her research
01:18 The road to her PhD
02:45 The challenge of data collection
04:58 Jian’s professional journey
08:06 Her favourite aspect of the doctorate
09:36 Challenges and pain points
11:37 Support through the PhD
13:28 The support she wishes she got
15:20 Recommendations
18:45 Health and wellbeing
20:10 Advice for doctoral students
22:52 Studio wrap-up
The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School.
Our theme music is by DiamondTunes
Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.
Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk
