“Teaching is the thing that brings me most joy in my job. Don't get me wrong, I love research, and while teaching has many challenges, somehow I still come out of it feeling happy. Young people today, you know, there is a lot going on and I think it is just a really interesting thing to observe.”

In this Session, we talk to Professor Kate Douglas about why she probably would not do the same research question now that she is a parent, about how unique PhDs contribute to whole systems of knowledge, and about the raft of valuable skills you gain whilst undertaking a PhD, such as project management, critical thinking, and how to accept feedback for what it is.

What is the title of your PhD: "Contesting Childhood: Auto/biography, Memory and Trauma"

Where did you complete your PhD (College/faculty/school, university): School of English, Media Studies and Art History, The University of Queensland

What year did you graduate: 2003

What undergraduate degree/s have you completed: Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Any honours or masters: First class Hons (English)

What is your job title, today: Professor of English

https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/kate.douglas

Guest: Professor Kate Douglas

Producer: Dr Tamara Agnew

Co-hosts: Dr Stephanie Champion & Dr Tamara Agnew

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