PhD pULse #29 with Gan Xiao

In this episode of PhD pULse, the podcast series featuring doctoral researchers at the University of Limerick, we speak to Gan Xiao, a third-year PhD candidate, who discusses his research into the sociolinguistic aspects of surveillance in modern society.

In the podcast, Gan shares his journey from China to Ireland, his passion for understanding how language functions in crisis management, and the challenges he faces as a non-native English speaker in academia.

Gan emphasises the importance of emotional management during doctoral studies and offers advice to prospective PhD candidates on maintaining strong motivation and self-care.

Gan hopes that his research will provide insights into the pervasive nature of surveillance and its impact on daily life in the twenty-first century.