[Book Review]: The Pernicious PhD Supervisor by Tara Brabazon

Joshua Wang

doi:10.20343/teachlearninqu.12.14

Authors

Joshua Wang Queensland University of Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9458-5665

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.12.14

Keywords:

scholarship of supervision, doctoral education, higher education studies

Abstract

Book review of The Pernicious PhD Supervisor, written and narrated by Tara Brabazon.

Author Biography

Joshua Wang, Queensland University of Technology

Joshua Wang (AUS) works within QUT's Learning and Teaching Unit. He recently completed a PhD in neuroplasticity and holds an MEd specialising in adult education. In 2022, he was a co-recipient of an AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

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