Half Time Scholars

In this episode, we’re joined by Meredith Bryan, a dedicated researcher, educator, and advocate whose work is transforming the way we understand and support autistic individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We also have a special guest host Carolyn Wade for this episode. Meredith Bryan trained as a secondary school teacher and has worked in schools in

Welcome to Half Time Scholars - On this episode we’re joined by Nicholas Hugman, a PhD researcher at the University of Queensland, whose work explores the nuances of conversational humour—the kind of humour that arises naturally in conversation, distinct from pre-prepared jokes. While much empirical research has examined conversational humour practices and their functions, the

Welcome to Half Time Scholars. On this episode our guest is Ingrid Valladares is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Justice, Queensland University of Technology. She holds a Dual Bachelor of Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and Université Pierre-Mendès-France, a Bachelor of Education from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), and a Master of In

Welcome to Half Time Scholars. In this episode, we explore the reality of Indigenous education in northern Chile, where high rates of teacher turnover have disrupted the learning process for Indigenous students. Drawing from a qualitative study, we examine the skills and knowledge teachers need to succeed in rural, isolated Indigenous schools. Dr. Angela Baeza Peña, a lecturer at

In this episode of Half Time Scholars, our guest is Mr. Ben Levy, a scholar-practitioner with over 24 years of experience in higher education internationalisation, decolonisation, and indigeneity. Ben's career has spanned six continents, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering equitable and sustainable partnerships across diverse contexts and cultures. As a S

Welcome to Half Time Scholars, out guest on this episode is Dr Carla Tapia Parada a post-doctoral researcher whose project explored the relationship between teacher activist and pedagogic work in pursuing social justice in Chile. This qualitative study received the Award of Excellence in a Research thesis as well as best thesis award from the Association of Iberian and Latin Americ

In this episode, our guest is Catherine Viens, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex, UK, also serving as the scientific coordinator of the Canadian Research Institute on Humanitarian Crises and Aid (OCCAH), and the Risk and Safety Management training program coordinator at the same institute. Her research focuses on social movements against ex

On this episode we feature, Agnese Pacciardi a PhD researcher at the Department of Political Science, where she focuses on borders, mobility, and security through critical lenses. Her research primarily delves into European external migration management in North and West Africa, exploring the impacts and implications of these policies. Additionally, Agnese is an active member of th

On this episode we welcome, Dr. Markus Holdo an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University, where he is deeply engaged in exploring possibilities for equality, inclusion, and solidarity. With a Ph.D. from Uppsala University in 2014, Dr. Holdo brings a wealth of experience from prestigious institutions like NYU and Harvard Kennedy School, where he served as a Visitin

Maria F. Larrea is a PhD candidate at Griffith University in Australia with extensive practical experience in aviation training, hospitality, and higher education, which underpins her research endeavours. She is interested in exploring the learning process and competence development in service-sector jobs, with a particular focus on the aviation and hospitality sectors. Maria&