Sometimes a book can change your life with Renan Porto and Piero Latino

In this episode of the Doctoral Dialogue podcast, we’re joined by two PhD researchers from the University of Westminster: Renan Porto from Westminster Law School and Piero Latino, a dual PhD student studying at Westminster and the Sorbonne.Renan shares his research on the ecology of cocoa crops in North-East Brazil, reflecting on how his personal background has shaped his academic focus. He also discusses the importance of adapting his approach, including guidance from his supervisor to take a more empirical direction in his work.Piero explores the relationship between literature and esotericism, with a particular focus on the writings of Gabriele Rossetti. He reflects on his experience of undertaking a dual PhD across institutions and navigating different academic and cultural environments.Together, they discuss the challenges of conducting research during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the broader personal and academic impacts of their doctoral journeys. Both emphasise the importance of supervisory support and the value of their research in shaping their future paths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.