Research Box
Research Box - The Value of Practitioner vs Academic Research: A Balanced Perspective
In this episode of Research Box, Dr Russell Thackeray and Professor Annette Fillery Travis, discuss the ongoing tension between practitioner-based and academic research. The conversation explores the perceived value and rigour of practitioner research, the importance of practice theory, and how both...
Challenges and Transformations in Higher Education
In this episode of Research Box, Dr Russell Thackeray and Professor Annette Fillery Travis discuss the evolving landscape of Higher Education. They reflect on the historical context of education before and after Blair's policies, the shift from an elitist to a more democratised system, and the impac...
Research Box - Crafting Engaging Academic Writing
In this episode of Research Box, hosts Professor Annette Fillery Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray delve into the nuances of academic writing. They explore how to make academic texts engaging and accessible. They discuss the importance of clarity, argument development, and the effective use of writing...
Research Box - Unraveling the Complexity of Truth and Propaganda
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray explore the challenges of discerning truth in today's world. They delve into the historical and contemporary factors affecting our perception of truth, including the role of propaganda, herd mentality, and the construction of knowle...
Research Box - An Introduction to Ethics
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of ethics, informed consent, and maintaining the authenticity of research data, emphasising the need for clear contracts and proper record-keeping. They also highlight the challenges of balancing individual pe...
Research Box - Research Reflections with Jiameng Sun
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray are joined by Jiameng Sun, a researcher from China, to discuss her research on cultivating employability competence for Chinese language practitioners in the 21st century, using Pierre Boudieu's capital theory. Jiameng shared her re...
Research Box - Now what?
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss what happens after the research is completed and how do we get the impact ‘out there’. Subjects covered include: Technology Understanding the need for research to demonstrate its impact and contribution to knowledge The ’sto...
Research Box - Using Technology to Assist Research
In this episode, Professor Annette Fillery -Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the challenges and potential solutions for collecting and analysing data, particularly in the context of interviews. They explored various tools and platforms for data collection, analysis, and collaboration, emphasi...
Research Box - Evidence
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of evidence in research, particularly in the context of drug trials, end-of-life care, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explored the different levels of evidence, the process of building evidence through l...
Research Box - Knowledge
This week Professor Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr Russell Thackeray discuss the importance of defining the type of knowledge they aim to produce in their research and the intricacies of decision-making in choosing a school. They also explored various types of knowledge, the role of interdisciplinary...