PhD: Unpacked

A podcast that exists to make impactful academic research more accessible, and understandable for you. We find PhD theses that were published in Aotearoa New Zealand in the last five years, do the heavy-duty reading, ...more

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November 01, 2023 00:58:29
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S3 | E1 - The Walking Problem: how to make our cities foot-friendly - Dr Tamara Bozovic

Dr. Tamara Bozovic joins us to unpack the science of improving city walkability. While it’s often described as being anti-car and all about walking,...

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August 16, 2023 00:54:19
S2.5 | E3 - Emotional regulation, The Loved & The Unloved - Dr Rachel Low

S2.5 | E3 - Emotional regulation, The Loved & The Unloved - Dr Rachel Low

In the third and final episode of this mini-season, Janhavi delves into emotional regulation with Dr Rachel Low from the Psychology Department at Victoria...

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August 02, 2023 00:57:44
S2.5 | E2 - What is attachment theory, really? - Dr Nickola Overall

S2.5 | E2 - What is attachment theory, really? - Dr Nickola Overall

‘Attachment styles’ have become a trendy topic on TikTok and Instagram, but does social media get it right? In the second episode of this...

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July 19, 2023 00:57:46
S2.5 | E1 - Support Seeking & Long Term Relationships - Dr Matt Hammond

S2.5 | E1 - Support Seeking & Long Term Relationships - Dr Matt Hammond

Welcome to Season 2.5 which is all about romantic love! In the first episode of this mini-season, Janhavi sits down with Dr Matt Hammond...

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May 22, 2023 00:50:07
S2 | E7 - How can Older Adults find Fulfilment in Later Life? – Dr. Joanna MacFarlane

S2 | E7 - How can Older Adults find Fulfilment in Later Life? – Dr. Joanna MacFarlane

“Contemplating how senior citizens thrive in 21st century society. What is ‘successful’ ageing? How does one contribute to society after retirement? What happens when...

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May 08, 2023 00:56:03
S2 | E6 - Sex Work, Inconsistent Journalism & Perceptions of Acceptability - Dr. Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith

S2 | E6 - Sex Work, Inconsistent Journalism & Perceptions of Acceptability - Dr. Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith

“Dissecting mainstream media depictions of the New Zealand sex-work industry.” Why is ‘the oldest profession in the world’ routinely excluded from labour rights discourse?...

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