In the first episode of Series 1 of the Doctoral Dialogue podcast, we’re in conversation with Gustavo Espinoza Ramos, a PhD researcher from the School of Law at the University of Westminster.
Gustavo discusses his research exploring the relationships between mining companies, partnerships, and conflict in Peru, with a particular focus on the social and environmental challenges facing communities.
He reflects on his academic journey, from a background in business, telecommunications, and mining engineering, to pursuing a PhD driven by a desire to address real-world issues in his home country. Gustavo also shares some of the challenges he has faced along the way, including changes in supervision, balancing part-time study, and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on his fieldwork.
Throughout the episode, he highlights the importance of resilience, building strong networks, and thinking creatively when navigating doctoral study. Looking ahead, Gustavo shares his aspirations to continue teaching and contributing to research in sustainability beyond his PhD.
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