Speaking of Research: The SCDTP Podcast

In the tenth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Michelize van Heerden , a doctoral researcher from the University of Chichester. Michelize’s research explores the Women’s Sports Leadership Academy (WSLA) - a pioneering residential programme that has supported over 450 women from 78 countries in developing as leaders in...

In the ninth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Daniel Griffiths , a doctoral researcher from the University of Southampton. Daniel’s research explores gender euphoria and gender congruence in trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse adults - focusing on the joyful, affirming experiences that accompany living authenticall...

In the eighth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Ramon Almeida , a doctoral researcher at the University of Southampton. A former lawyer in Brazil, Ramon investigates violence against LGBTQ+ people in the years following the 2019 criminalisation of homophobia and transphobia. Despite this legal milestone, Brazil remain...

In the seventh episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Miranda Willis , a doctoral researcher from the University of Southampton. Miranda’s research explores the intricate relationships between people, animals, and landscapes in the New Forest National Park, focusing on the centuries-old practice of Commoning - where local...

In the sixth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Cheryl Williams , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth. Cheryl’s research explores the use of virtual reality (VR) as an innovative intervention for pain management, investigating how immersive experiences can reduce pain and anxiety in clinical setting...

In the fifth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Nikki Smith , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton. Nikki’s PhD explores the experiences of autistic young people in mainstream secondary schools across England, with the goal of informing school and government policies to create more inclusive educationa...

In the fourth episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Barbara Sherriff , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton. Barbara’s research examines the relationship between work and mental wellbeing — a pressing issue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing prevalence of mental health challenges in the...

In the third episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Nick Huxley , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton. Nick’s research investigates the integration of AI tutor bots in primary education, exploring how these emerging technologies influence learning, engagement, and the role of the teacher. Amid growing int...

In the second episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Victoria Giacomelli , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth. Victoria’s research explores health literacy in young children aged four to eight - their ability to understand and use health information to make choices that support their wellbeing. Address...

In the first episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we speak to Max Dixon , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth. Max’s research explores the intersection of foreign policy and the economy, focusing on Taiwan’s pivotal role in global supply chains. As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, Max examines how Taiwan’s...

In the tenth, and final episode of Series 1 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Toby Meredith , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth, who is exploring the complex and rapidly evolving role of drone technology in search and rescue operations and sea border surveillance in the English Channel. Drawing on six years of exper...

In the ninth episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Isaac Thornton , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton. Isaac is researching the experiences of international students in the UK - a group 600,000 strong, whose presence brings vital financial and societal value. Combining insights from social policy and psychology, I...

In the eighth episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Elspeth Clark , a doctoral researcher from the University of Southampton. Elspeth’s research explores the relationship between meaningful occupation and a sense of belonging for young people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Drawing on her background as an occupa...

In the seventh episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we hear from Max Dixon , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth, about his work exploring British foreign policy toward Taiwan since its first democratic election in 1996. Drawing on a poststructuralist discourse analysis, Max unpacks how parliamentary language and histori...

In the sixth episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership Charlotte Booker - a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth - talks about her critical work on deliberate fire settings. Charlotte explains that deliberate fires - including arson and self-reported incidents - make up around half of all fires in England and cost the UK economy...

In the fifth episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we talk to Yifan Ge , a doctoral researcher from the University of Southampton, about the far-reaching effects of the UK's state pension age increase on women born in the 1950s. Yifan’s research, funded by Administrative Data Research UK, uses advanced quantitative methods and administrative...

In the fourth episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Kezia Pugh , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton whose work explores the experiences of migrant care workers in the UK. Kezia sheds light on how labour exploitation unfolds within the social care sector — from insecure contracts and low pay to more severe forms of...

In the third episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Katie Munday , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth. We speak with Katie about their PhD research on the healthcare inequities experienced by trans and autistic individuals. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Katie uses participatory actio...

In the second episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Nishit Srivastava , a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth to talk about his cutting-edge research on sustainability transitions in the UK heritage sector. Nishit unpacks the complex challenge of decarbonising historical buildings and artefacts—essential components...

In the first episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Sadie Rockliffe , a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton, who is reshaping our understanding of accessibility in natural environments. Sadie shares insights from her research on sensory inequalities and access to blue spaces—like rivers, lakes, and the sea—for people w...