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Designing TogetherClosing the Designing Together ChallengeThank you for joining us! This final episode is about reflecting on the Challenge, sharing your feedback and thinking about your next steps. The Challenge will be here for you to come back to whenever you or your community may need it. Head to the Designing Together website to download the decks, and please keep us posted! Bo & Jess
2026-02-0403 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 10It's Day 10! You did it! In this final episode, we explore space. How people feel in a space shapes confidence, participation, and creativity. And the same space can feel welcoming to one person and intimidating to another. As you are journeying through the cards, and maybe starting to think about testing the tools in your next workshop or seminar, the invitation is to work with this prompt: "How might that space feel to someone entering it for the first time? What's one thing you could do to make it more welcoming?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect...
2026-02-0102 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 9Welcome back to the penultimate Day of the Challenge! Today, we are looking at the balance between WHY and HOW. When we focus only on how, the work becomes mechanical, process without purpose. When we live only in why, the vision stays inspiring but nothing moves. Designing together asks for both. Staying connected to what matters, while taking practical steps that bring it to life. The invitation today is to work with the prompt: "What would it look like to bring your how and why into conversation today? What’s one small practical step that genuinely honours your deeper pu...
2026-02-0103 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 8Welcome to Day 8! We are getting so close to completing the Challenge now. Well done! Today, we are working through that feeling of uncertainty, being stretched, and the discomfort of not knowing the answers when designing together. Inspired by the Design Squiggle by Damien Newman, the invitation is to embrace the messiness of the process. Work with the prompt: "Where am I currently feeling discomfort or uncertainty in my work or learning? What might this discomfort be telling me about what I'm learning, not what I'm failing at?" And don't forget to download the visual and try it out in...
2026-01-2902 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 7Welcome back to Day 7! Today, language matters! The words we use when we design together shape how people feel, who feels included, and what kind of work becomes possible. The invitation is to notice one word or phrase you regularly use when designing, teaching, or collaborating. Then work with the prompt: "Who does it include, who might it exclude, and what assumptions does it carry?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect, and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share your reflections and hear from others. Thanks for listening!
2026-01-2903 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 6Welcome back to Day 6 where we are looking at openness to new ideas. When we leave our ego at the door; when we listen and lead with humility; when we take good care of how we give and receive feedback. The invitation is to work with the following prompt: " When was the last time you defended an idea? Instead of exploring it further, what were you protecting?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect, and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share your reflections and hear from others. Thanks for listening!
2026-01-2703 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 5We are halfway through the Challenge! Welcome back to Day 5 where we are looking at the pressure to be perfect. Design thinking doesn't demand perfection; it just asks us to start. The invitation in this episode is to reframe our imperfect first steps and simply start where we are. Take a few deep breaths and work with the prompt: "What's one thing that's been putting you off because it doesn't feel perfect yet? What would happen if you simply started?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect, and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share yo...
2026-01-2602 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 4Welcome back to Day 4! Today, we are looking at the ABC of design thinking: Always Be Capturing. Design thinking depends on what we notice before we know what will matter. What we choose to write down becomes future design material, but it also signals respect to those who generously share their insights with us. The invitation in this episode is to try out a few tools and cards from the deck, but also think back to the last collaborative conversation to reflect on the prompt: "What did I choose to capture, and what did I let disappear?" Once you...
2026-01-2504 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 3Welcome back to Day 3! We are looking at making time for designing together and deeper work, exploring timeboxing as a technique. The invitation is to timebox and work with a Designing Together card, and then reflect on a prompt: "What became possible because we made time for this?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect, and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share your reflections and hear from others. Thanks for listening!
2026-01-2202 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 2Day 2 is challenging our understanding of expertise v experience. When designing together, your expertise is your experience, not your job title or seniority. The invitation is to reflect on the prompt: " What would change if you walked into your next meeting or next project, or your next design session, believing that everyone in the room, including you, is bringing essential expertise through their lived experience?" Once you had a chance to listen, reflect and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share your reflections and hear from others. Thank you for listening!
2026-01-2203 minDesigning TogetherThe Challenge: Day 1Welcome to the Designing Together Challenge! Day 1 is challenging you to reflect on why you do what you do. Asking 'why' is a key part of the design thinking process and shows up in the Designing Together decks more than once. The invitation is to work with the prompt: “We design together because…”. Once you had a chance to listen, reflect, and try, head to the Designing Together LinkedIn Group to share your reflections and hear from others. Thank you for listening!
2026-01-2104 minDesigning TogetherGetting started: a mindful pauseThis short meditation, led by Bo, is intended as a mindful pause when getting started with the Designing Together cards.
2025-12-0404 minDesigning TogetherIntroducing the Designing Together ChallengeWelcome to the Designing Together podcast! This first episode of the show is an invitation from Bo & Jess, the creators of the Designing Together cards, to join an exciting 10-day Designing Together Challenge, starting 21st Jan 2026.
2025-12-0403 min
BERA UK PodcastThe UN SDGs and educational research: The SDGs, HE and conflict: the case of UkraineIn 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is framed around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN describes these goals as “an urgent call for action by all countries,” emphasizing the importance of global partnerships.Each of the 17 SDGs has implications for higher education.This podcast focuses on the impact of war in Ukraine on the practice of higher education. The podcast is led by Dr Bo Kelestyn of the Warwick Business School.
2024-11-1927 min
Student Experience by DesignSpecial Episode on AI: Yiran XuIn this special episode I am joined by Yiran Xu, Doctoral Research at the Warwick Business School with the Information Systems Management & Analytics Group. Yiran's research is dedicated to understanding the ethicality of AI. As a member of the University of Warwick AI working group and investigator on the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) Future of Learning project, Yiran shares her insights on the implications of AI for learning and student success.
2023-10-0635 min
Psychology in the ClassroomATP Conference 2023The 7th and 8th July was the 40th Annual Conference for the Association for the Teaching of Psychology. With 34 workshops and 3 keynote talks it was a veritable feast of information as well as a fantastic time to catch up with our psychology family. Whether or not you teach psychology this episode covers some really interesting ideas for your classroom, thought provoking conversations and psychological theory. My guests were David Foster, Rosie McGinley (AQA), Ashok Jansari, Michelle Satchwell, Cara Flanagan, Bea and Lucia and Dr Bo Kelestyn. (Podcast artwork photo myself with conference organiser, Helen Kitching) Link...
2023-07-1035 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 1, Episode 5: Jeff GrabillIn this episode I am joined by Professor Jeff Grabill, lead author of the book Design for Change in Higher Education. Jeff is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education at the University of Leeds. Prior to joining Leeds, Jeff was at Michigan State University where was one of his roles was to lead the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology, facilitating innovation in learning and educator professional development. Connect with Jeff on Twitter @Grabill and on LinkedIn
Please also check out the call for papers in the special issue of the International Journal of Management and...
2023-04-1431 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 1, Episode 4: Susie WiseIn this episode I am joined by Dr Susie Wise, author of Design for Belonging. Susie is a design leader, coach, teacher at the Stanford d.school. She founded and directed the K12 Lab at the d.school and co-created Liberatory Design. Connect with Susie on Instagram @SusieBWise, on Twitter @SusieWise, and explore the Design for Belonging Toolkit alongside other free resources on the website.
To find out more about Susie's book and other books in the series, check out the Stanford d.school guide series. If you would like to find out more about John Powell...
2023-04-1332 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 1, Episode 3: Radka NewtonIn this episode I am joined by Dr Radka Newton, education designer and Senior Teaching Fellow at the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the University of Lancaster. Radka co-founded the Service Design in Education and co-created the EduJam with Jean Mutton and Katie Murrie. Connect with Radka on LinkedIn, explore the upcoming Service Design in Higher Education book that Radka is the Chief Editor of, and check out Radka's the Good Place podcast.
To help you get started, Radka invites you to reach out to the Service Design in Education community and explore the Inclusive Programme...
2023-04-1332 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 1, Episode 2: Nikita AsnaniIn this episode I am joined by Nikita Asnani, student researcher, project officer and lead, design thinking practitioner and facilitator We talked about the value of design, some of the challenges she came across when co-creating, and accessibility of design thinking. Connect with Nikita on LinkedIn, check out her website, or listen to her podcast Snakes and Ladders.
2023-04-1337 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 0, Episode 5: Larissa KennedyIn this episode, Dr Kelestyn and Larissa Kennedy, president of the UK National Union of Students (NUS) 2020-22, discuss the connection between student activism, power and design thinking. This episode and season developed in partnership with Advance HE and was originally published here in Feb 2022: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
2023-01-2724 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 0, Episode 4: Dave ThomasIn episode four, Dr Kelestyn and Dr Dave S.P. Thomas, Senior Advisor at Advance HE explore the connection between design thinking, leadership and inclusivity, and the ways in which we need to go about building truly inclusive cultures and learning communities. This episode and season developed in partnership with Advance HE and was originally published here in Feb 2022: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
2023-01-2742 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 0, Episode 3: Anish BaggaIn episode three Dr Kelestyn speaks with Anish Bagga, the founder of Unitu, an award-winning online platform that helps universities and student unions to collect and analyse student feedback in real time. This episode and season developed in partnership with Advance HE and was originally published here in Feb 2022: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
2023-01-2733 minStudent Experience by DesignSeason 0, Episode 2: Luke NethercliftIn episode two Dr Kelestyn speaks with Luke Netherclift, a Warwick graduate, former work innovation fellow, Warwick Secret Challenge facilitator and trainer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Let's Level Up, an education startup focused on building the next generation of skilled professionals. This episode and season developed in partnership with Advance HE and was originally published here in Feb 2022: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
2023-01-2724 min
Student Experience by DesignSeason 0, Episode 1: Introduction to the Season and the Warwick Secret ChallengeIn this introductory episode, Dr Kelestyn talks about the overall series and shares how the University of Warwick has been leveraging design thinking for student engagement and student voice. This episode and season developed in partnership with Advance HE and was originally published here in Feb 2022: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
2023-01-2726 min
L&T Chat ShowS2E8 Bo Kelestyn - Design thinkingAn absolutely fascinating chat with Bo about design thinking and lost of ways in which it can be used in the classroom. If you'd like to know more, check out her own podcast on design thinking done in conjunction with AdvanceHE
https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/tags/dr-bo-kelestyn
If you have something you're passionate about and you'd like to share it with the wider learning & teaching community why not drop me a line roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk
2022-11-1638 min
Pathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season Two, Episode ThreeIn this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Sam Trouton, Teaching Fellow and Warwick Chemistry and ChemSoc alumni. Sam's reflections on his unique journey doing Chemistry Outreach activities highlight the importance of extracurricular activities in helping to build confidence and skills that helped him later in his career.
2022-07-1842 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season Two, Episode TwoIn this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Dani Pearson, a WATE award-winning Teaching Fellow in the Chemistry department. Dani's reflections on her journey both to university and into academia highlight that we all have different paths and there is no set way to achieve success.
2022-06-1541 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season Two, Episode TwoIn this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Dani Pearson, a WATE award-winning Teaching Fellow in the Chemistry department. Dani's reflections on her journey both to university and into academia highlight that we all have different paths and there is no set way to achieve success.
2022-06-1441 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season Two, Episode OneIn this episode, Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Rebecca Notman, Associate Professor, and Royal Society University Research Fellow. Rebecca's experiences and stories about precarity in HE highlight the importance of resilience after graduation.
2022-05-2042 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season One, Episode TwoIn this episode, Dr Bo Kelestyn speaks with Dr Ann Dixon, Reader, Senior Tutor, Chair of Athena SWAN and Diversity Committee. Ann's interdisciplinary work and resilience focused mindset is inspiring and uplifting.
2021-11-0520 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season One, Episode OneIn this episode, Dr Bo Kelestyn speaks with the Head of Department and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Professor Mike Ward. His candid perspective and storytelling offer a sense of reassurance.
2021-10-1432 minPathways Podcast - Warwick ChemistryPathways Season One, Introductory EpisodeIn this introductory episode co-hosts Dr Bo Kelestyn and Matt Taylor talk about Pathways, the meaning behind the name and their vision for the podcast.
2021-10-1321 min
LDCU - Talking Online LearningTalking online learning with Bo Kelestyn, Russ Kitson, Nikola Chmel & Kerry PinnyThis podcast features reflections, experiences and lessons learned from Bo Kelestyn, Director of Student Experience, Russ Kitson, Associate Professor and Director of Education, and Nikola Chmel, the Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies, all from the Chemistry department at Warwick University. Senior Academic Technologist Kerry Pinny also joins the podcast to take stock of the year (2020).The Learning Design Consultancy Unit (LDCU) at Warwick University was established to support staff with designing and adapting teaching and learning for online and blended delivery. We hope this discussion and others in the series will prove useful as a way of...
2021-09-161h 00
The Human EntrepreneurS0.3: How to Use Design Thinking in your Entrepreneurial JourneyDr Bo Kelestyn is a Senior Teaching Fellow, Director of Student Experience, and one of a few design thinking experts at the University of Warwick. She teaches on entrepreneurship and design thinking modules, works with student entrepreneurship societies, and has designed a number of interdisciplinary initiatives that helped to bring design thinking skills to students from all Faculties, including the Warwick Secret Challenge. Bo also freelances as a design thinking consultant and researcher.
2020-01-2052 min