Tag Archives: podcasts

New podcast: Passionate PhDs

New podcast: Passionate PhDs

Congratulations on PhD graduation! But what’s next? To be frank, I do not know. Don’t take me wrong, I’m not saying I do not have life goals. In fact, I am very clear about the kind of person I want to be. I’m driven by curiosity, I like listening to people’s thoughts and ideas, and […] … learn more→

Podcasts can drive debate and break down academia’s ivory towers

Podcasts can drive debate and break down academia’s ivory towers

Not all of South Africa’s student protests in the past 18 months have happened in the streets or on campuses. A generation of “digital natives” has masterfully used hashtags – #feesmustfall; #Rhodesmustfall; #asinamali; #RUReferenceList – tweets and blogs alongside various forms of direct action like marches and protests. This has helped to bring important debates […] … learn more→