Roundtable discussion with Li Yue and Zhou Yang invited by Female Photography Foundation (fpf):

“On May 31, 2025, the Female Photography Foundation (fpf) hosted a special conversation with three researchers currently pursuing PhDs in photography in the UK.

What began as an informal coffee chat turned into a meaningful public exchange about the joys, challenges, and uncertainties of doing a PhD in photography today.

Together, we discussed:
- Why did we choose to do a PhD?
- What does our day-to-day look like?
- How do we balance research and creative practice?
- What were our lowest points — or most brilliant ones?
- What are our plans, anxieties, or ambitions for the future?

This wasn’t just a talk — it was an open space for honest conversation. Whether attendees were considering a PhD, already in the middle of one, or simply curious about the intersections of photography and academia, we were glad to welcome everyone into the discussion.”

Details and recordings are available here: https://she-fpf.org/talk