In this episode of the Doctoral Dialogue podcast, we’re joined by two PhD researchers from the University of Westminster: Stav B from the Department of Media and Communications, and Mahmoud Aldraimli from the School of Computer Science and Engineering.
Stav B, a first-year doctoral researcher, discusses her work on archiving lesbian women performers, reflecting on how the pandemic provided unexpected time to refine and finalise her research proposal. Mahmoud, a fourth-year PhD student, shares his research using artificial intelligence to support medical diagnosis, with a particular focus on cancer detection.
Together, they explore the challenges of conducting doctoral research during the COVID-19 pandemic, including adapting to remote working and navigating disruptions to their studies. They also highlight the importance of support networks, access to funding, and maintaining wellbeing throughout the PhD journey.
Mahmoud emphasises the value of publishing research and presenting at conferences as a way to validate and share findings, while both guests reflect on how their doctoral experiences have shaped their personal and professional development.
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