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Tara Brabazon

@tarabrabazon.bsky.social

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Prof of Cultural Studies at Flinders University. Pop Cult Obsessive. Fan. Listener. Learner. Teacher. Writer of 21 books. AM.

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · 3d

As my late husband Steve Redhead confirmed, these are Theoretical Times. We are living Baudrillard's theories. Therefore, it is the time to write that theoretical paper. Let's do this. Let's change the world. #academicsky - New Post - youtu.be/DkXP8ZXjV3g

Post 114 - Writing a Theory Paper

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · 10d

The verification of academic research matters. So much. A thought bubble is not scholarship. Emotion is not scholarship. Therefore this week's Post explores the power of writing about methods. When we share 'the how' of our research, we make the 'why' meaningful. New post - youtu.be/WgFSR8axPbc

Post 113 - How to write a method/s article

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · 17d

We live in the century of syndromes. Something strange happens? A syndrome is invented. One of these interesting inventions is Hubris syndrome. With a powerful context and origin and a burgeoning literature, hubris syndrome is a paradigm of interest. And - perhaps - horror. youtu.be/Sfc0O2sb3_Q

Post 112 - Hubris Syndrome

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · 24d

We live in an era that fears 'the why.' But this does not mean that researchers do not work - hard - to connect with audiences, readers and stakeholders. This week, we invest in 'the what' of research. Let's probe research aims and objectives. #phdsky - youtu.be/U6NwZKO7Kto

Post 111 - Constructing research aims and objectives

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Sep 7

Certain writers - certain poets - change the world. This week's Post explore the power, passion and talent of the late Andrea Gibson. We also explore (post)reading and how poetry can intervene in declining reading rates and the consequences on citizenship. #booksky #poetrysky - youtu.be/vnExMOMPGgU

Post 110 Every good artist makes their audience uncomfortable: Andrea Gibson - life, living & death

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you so much, Karen - all my respects and hopes to you. txxx

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Sep 1

A moment that leaves me stunned. But humbled and thankful. Three (!!!) of my books are in Amazon's top six (!!!!) titles for higher and continuing education. I am not sure how this has happened, but I am so thankful....

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 31

I love that, Michele. Tiny and mighty. And that thread of connectivity between us all. Thank you for your kind repost. Lovely to be connected with you here :) txxx

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 31

References. Evidence. Verification. It all seems optional at the moment. An emotion, thought bubbles and vibes dominate. Right now, there is value and power in reclaiming footnotes - to demonstrate - to probe - to demonstrate. Footnotes reveal that the margins matter. New post: youtu.be/8D3ZbzHSItQ

Post 109 - Footnotes: where the margins matter

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks mate. I am very happy to wheelbarrow and shovel hope in your direction. Thank you for your kindness :) txxx

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 24

We live. We die. Our stuff ends up in a skip. Between those events are an array of timescapes to organize, manage and understand. This week, we explore the Academic Timescape. A concept with a history of nearly 30 years. That may have found its time. #academicsky. New Post - youtu.be/YWonLq5z7V8

Post 108 - Academic Timescapes

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you so much, Karen. It is book 21 (!!!) - but each of them are a thrill. This one offers - I hope - a way for people who have suffered and are suffering to get upright - organized - positive - centred. That makes all the early mornings worthwhile ;). Thank you for being you. txxx

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 24

My new book - How to Embrace Academic Failure: Building a career with meaning, integrity and honesty - is launching this Thursday. August 28. 10am Sydney time. Online. Free. Relaxed. Lots of laughter and a wheelbarrow of hope. #academicsky - brabazon.net/2025/08/21/j...

Join us for the Red Launch of How to Embrace Academic Failure

It is my pleasure to invite you to the online (and free!) launch of my book How to Embrace Academic Failure: Building a career with meaning, integrity and honesty. When: August 28, 2025. 10am Australi...

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 17

There is so much to worry about. But what is the point of worry, and worrying? The Post this week activates (post)worry, and offers concrete and clear strategies to intervene in fear, concern and despair. New Post - youtu.be/Gs9TFHRi_Yw

Post 107 - (post)worry

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 10

Students are so often stressed and worried by the PhD Admissions Interview. Let's reduce the stress. Let's begin with the end in mind. Let's explore what both students and supervisors are looking for - and should be looking for - in this process. New Post - youtu.be/F_q8eRurgco

Post 106 - The PhD admissions interview

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 4

A truly great session. Magnificent, Colin. Thank you. Big shout out to Nostalgia Deathstar and their Zombie University project. From the grave, Steve remains the zombiest of the zombie professors. So lovely to hear his voice again - in the mix :)

Colin Spencer @colinspencermusic.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Aug 2

'Why'? This is question that triggers thought, interpretation and - often - discomfort. Why questions are difficult. But also meaningful. This week - let's ask why. And let's answer this question. New Post - youtu.be/Yw7HBKr8rgQ

Post 105 - Why? Asking the crucial question

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 26

In research, we talk about finding - and then filling - a gap. But there are many gaps in knowledge. And they are all very different. This week, we summon a taxonomy of the research gap, to enable precision, rigour and transparency. Here we go - new Post - youtu.be/q_8qK_mOxOw

Post 104 - The research gap

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 22

Oh Malissa - good morning. I'm just a #random. But I am thrilled to meet you. I am also thrilled to hear about your research. All my hopes go to you. And let's get this PhD finished - so we can all read your wonderful research. I remain at your service. txxx

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 20

We know those people. When in doubt, they answer most questions with the phrase 'critical thinking.' This is too simple. Each day, we activate different modes of thinking. This week, let's explore levels of thinking and how they enhance our life, teaching and research. New Post: youtu.be/O1T-SHnhf2E

Post 103 - Levels of Thinking

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Slumps. Personal. Professional. Intellectual. What are they? For me - a slump is created through a misalignment of expectations, behaviour and outcomes. Can they be avoided? And - once we are in a slump - how can we fix it? Let's do this. New Post - youtu.be/HQfY3C8SYNo

Post 102 - Managing a slump

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thrilled to see this book start to bubble through the world. My phoenix book - with thanks to @elgarpublishing.bsky.social

Edward Elgar Publishing @elgarpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 8

📣 Now available for pre-order: How to Embrace Academic Failure, Building a Career with Meaning, Integrity and Honesty by @tarabrabazon.bsky.social

For more information, visit: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...

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#FailureStudies #AcademicDevelopment

Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jul 6

It is tough to be a scholar when we walk through intellectual quicksand. Or indeed - an intellectual mirage. This week, we talk about the transformations to authenticity - (post) authenticity - and how we can live, learn, verify and test in new ways... New Post - youtu.be/yrfF0cofIrE

Post 101 - (Post)authenticity

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jun 29

Yes, we have arrived at Post 100. This week, we explore AJP Taylor - and notions of beginnings and endings. AJPT was one of the most famous academics in the world. But not now. Why? Let's explore war. Fascism. Peace. And endings... youtu.be/p1nkXoUIt0I

Post 100 - AJP Taylor, beginnings and endings

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Tara Brabazon @tarabrabazon.bsky.social · Jun 22

Yes. There is attention to PhD attrition. Yes. There is a focus on a rapid PhD completion. But what happens to the students who leave the programme - and want to try once more? This week, we explore the strengths, challenges and power of starting a PhD. Again. youtu.be/POk952ROenc

Post 99 - Attempting a PhD for a second or third time

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