In episode 1, we're in conversation with doctoral researcher Tabitha Carless-Frost about her creative writing PhD. She shares her unique approach to historical reconstruction, focusing on the fascinating, largely untold life of Anna Maria Morandi, an 18th-century wax anatomist. Tabitha delves into the ethical considerations of re-enlivening historical figures who can't speak for themselves, and how her novel aims to shed light on neglected women in science. She advises those considering undertaking a PhD that they need to love what they're doing, and not to worry about not knowing everything at the beginning.

To find out more about becoming a researcher at Brunel University of London visit www.brunel.ac.uk.

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

This is a Research Podcasts production.

Credits:

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Tabitha Carless-Frost, Brunel University of London

Producer: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Transcripts: Lauren White, Research Podcasts

Music: Yourtunes

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