Talking Research: Chapters of a Research Journey Series - Farren McGregor-Smyth (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi, Te Rarawa) Artwork

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Talking Research: Chapters of a Research Journey Series - Farren McGregor-Smyth (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi, Te Rarawa)

August 05, 2025 • The Australasian College of Paramedicine • Season 2 • Episode 5

Farren McGregor-Smyth (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi, Te Rarawa): Honours Student - Experiences of Māori paramedic students

Welcome to the first episode of our next Talking Research series, Chapters of a Research Journey, where we explore the diverse pathways paramedics take as they embark on their research careers.

In this episode, host Derek Collings-Hughes sits down with Farren McGregor-Smyth to discuss her honours project examining the experiences of Māori paramedic students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Farren shares how she found her way into research, what inspired her to choose this important topic, and the highs and lows of the journey. Her story reflects a strong commitment to using research as a driver for systemic change and improved outcomes for Māori communities.

The series will conclude with a special panel discussion featuring all our guest researchers, answering key questions from Talking Research listeners.

Submit your questions for Farren here.

Presented by:

Farren McGregor (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi, Te Rarawa)

Honours Graduate, Auckland University of Technology
Medical Student at the University of Auckland
Chairperson and Co-Founder for Aotearoa New Zealand Student Paramedics Association
Chairperson for the Australasian College of Paramedicine Aotearoa New Zealand Committee

Hosted by:

Derek Collings-Hughes, Discipline Lead, Paramedicine, Curtin University