The Roey Grad Podcast

Bonus: Benoît André (Extended Edit) - Exploring community in flooded areas using electro-acoustic composition

A longer version of Charles, Aaliyah, and Will conversation with Benoît André [https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/], PhD student in Roehampton’s School of Arts. Benoît is a composer and sound-designer, researching flooding in Gloucestershire and West London, through the medium of sound. Specifically, electro-acoustic composition - less music than sonic art.  This episode is a chance to feature, in full, Benoît’s piece Skein #7, only showcased as an excerpt in the original episode.      We discuss this little-known art form, what it brings to an eco-sociological thesis, the impact of flooding on communities (which is not solely negative), and why, in these circumstances, it pays to have your mum own one of the few SUVs in the village.       Find more of Benoît’s work at  https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/electro-acoustic [https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/electro-acoustic]      Chapters  00:09 Introductions  00:57 Studying flooding through sound?  02:08 Electroacoustic composition  04:27 What does a thesis in Electroacoustic music look like?  07:16 An excerpt from Skein #7 (HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED!)  09:18 The Electroacoustic ‘scene’ (such as it is)  12:57 Skein #7 – in full!  18:20 Benoît’s other work, his background  20:39 What does data collection look like in such a project?  24:05 Implications for governance  26:03 Unexpected positives of flooding  28:35 Flooding and community impact  35:08 Wrap-up, and Benoît’s Forest Frivolity         The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Ian Kinane: James Bond’s part in my academic career

Dr Ian Kinane is the editor of the International Journal of James Bond Studies and an expert on all things 007. He is also a Reader in Literature and Popular Culture here at Roehampton. In this week’s show, he talks about his roots in Dublin, his tips on how to manage an academic career, and, of course, his take on Bond - or, more precisely, on the complicated relationship between Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming, and the people of Jamaica.     Links:  * Ian’s research profile [https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/dr-ian-kinane/]  * The International Journal of James Bond Studies [https://jamesbondstudies.ac.uk/] (stop smirking!)   * Ian Fleming and the Politics of Ambivalence [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ian-fleming-and-the-politics-of-ambivalence-9781350128972/] (Bloomsbury, 2021)  * Hampton Hill Theatre [https://www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk/]    The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Bonus – Library (extended edit)

This week, we revisit the conversation Charles and Will had with Sandra, Charlie and James from the University of Roehampton’s Library team. This longer edit includes considerations on privacy and data protection, which turns out to be a theme dear to both James and Will.     We also discuss whether every library remembers their first shushing, the intricacies of the inter-library loan system, and eldritch texts on loan from Miskatonic University...    Chapters      The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

The Research and Innovation summit

The wait is officially over, with the registration for the Roehampton Research & Innovation Summit now open!     This year’s programme brings together an inspiring mix of internal and external experts, each week will be giving you a snapshot of who will be presenting on the day.     You’ll also find two dedicated sessions crafted especially for researchers at pivotal career moments: one on career pathways beyond the PhD, and another on building the foundations of a successful post‑doctoral journey.   As places are limited secure yours before they’re gone!    Event Management | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/event/manage/7445083011412488192/]  The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Dr Lisa Sainsbury

As an expert in the field, Dr Lisa Sainsbury says that “children’s literature is far more complex than a lot of people give it credit for”. In this week’s podcast, Dr Sainsbury talks about her passion for her subject and her roles in the university – as Research Programme Leader for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of English Literature. She offers some advice to post-graduate students on managing their supervisory relationships and talks about Roehampton’s unique approach to children’s literature.     Links mentioned    National Year of Reading [https://goallin.org.uk/]  MA in Children’s Literature at Roehampton [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught-courses/childrens-literature-distance-learning/]      Chapters      1.00 The job of Research Programme Leader  2.07 Contacts before arriving at Roehampton  3.32 The advantage of ‘milestones’ (RDComms) in post-graduate studies  5.23 How students have changed over the years at Roehampton  6.58 From Masters to PhD studies  8.08 Importance of community in academic life  9.11 Lisa’s PhD in children’s literature  10.44 History of Roehampton’s approach to children’s literature   12.04 Children’s literature today  14.51 Influence of Watership Down  16.30 What makes a good supervisory relationship?  19.02 Research students should make use of the wider university network    The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]