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Untapped: Higher EducationCarl Gombrich - London Interdisciplinary SchoolIn this episode we chat with Carl Gombrich - Dean at the London Interdisciplinary School.
We talk about their radically different approach to a degree - teaching via topic and broad theme rather than a tight discipline.
It's fundamentally opposed to single-discipline teaching and gives breadth and depth to their graduates to become problem-solvers in the business world
2024-10-2952 minUntapped: Higher EducationXue Zhou (QMU)- AI & Pedagogy in AIIn this episode we chat with Xue Zhou - Reader in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen Mary's University London.
Xue is a trailblazer in the world of AI in Higher Education, having published multiple papers in the field and is spearheading QMU's approach to integrating the technology into everyday teaching
2024-09-1745 minUntapped: Higher EducationMoving from Research to Teaching in Higher Education with Amira Abougazia (Dundee University)In this Episode we chat with Amira Abougazia - researcher and lecturer at Dundee University.
We talk about the tranistion from researcher to educator, the apparent requirement to institution-hop to gain more recongition as an academic and the challenges that creates, as well as a dive into the perception of International students and how to better engage them in an unfamiliar system.
You can find full notes from te show in the Untapped blog - https://hallamwes.wixsite.com/untappedhighered
2024-07-1635 minUntapped: Higher EducationPippa Ebel - China's place in the Higher Education world and International StudentsIn this episode we chat to Pippa Ebel - Strategist @ Venture Education and researcher at Peking University.
We discuss her in-depth knowledge of the CHinese Education market - who the students are, why they make the challenging transition to the UK market and what we can do to better understand the educational and cultural challenges they face on arrival.
Pippa helps to shine a light on the somewhat-murky perceptions and pre-coinceptions we have about chinese students and I was totally enthralled by the eipsode.
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2024-06-1842 minUntapped: Higher EducationBlock Delivery with Leanne De Main - Associate PVC at De Montfort UniversityIn this episode we talk all things block delivery with Leanne de Main - Associate PVC for Education and Deputy Dean of the Business School at de Montford University.
DMU have recently switched to block delivery for UG and PG courses and have recently published the initial findings after implementation.
We talk about the positive impact on student happiness and retention, the challenges of implementing such a big change and the need to create space to allow academics to experiment with their assessment practices.
Leanne's work has been exemplary and this chat really shines a light on what can be...
2024-05-2145 minUntapped: Higher EducationMike Drummond - LJMU - Gamification in Higher EducationIn this episode I chat with Mike Drummond, Senior Lecturer and researcher at LJMU. Mike's Research is in the impact of Gamification in Higher Education and explores the complex challenge of:
Defining Gamification (harder than you think)
Exploring intrinsic/extrinsic motivation and how different gamification systems fit into it
Overcoming the stigma of the word "game"
2024-04-1651 minUntapped: Higher EducationDr Francesco del Guidice - Swansea University, Chemical EngineeringIn this episode we chat with Francseco del Guidice from the University of Swansea. We caht about the possible end of the Covid Hangover with students, the necessity of peer-learning to help students understand and the innovative methods to incorporating AI into his teaching.
Francesco is a long-time friend and I really enjoyed my time with him on the show.
You can find him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescodelgiudice/
Check out the notes from this episode in our latest blog...
2024-03-1143 minUntapped: Higher EducationIan Dunn - Pro-Vice Chancellor @ Coventry UniversityThis episode speaks to Ian Dunn - Pro-Vice Chancellor at Coventry University.
I have always been fascinated by Coventry Uni and their approach to the student experience as they lead the way in new thinking.
Ian gives us a fascinating insight into the business model of Higher Education - what the challenges are now, where the next steps need to be and how to get there.
Ian is a hugely influential figure in the Higher Ed space and I was incredbily glad to be...
2024-02-1334 minUntapped: Higher EducationAlexandra Mihai - the EducationalistIn this episode we chat to Dr Alexandra Mihai - Assistant Professor of Innovation in Higher Education at the University of Maastricht and author of the Educationalist blog on substack.
In this episode we talk about changing dynamics in the world of Higher Education, matching research to practical tools in engaging your students and a whole lot more.
Find Alexandra's substack here - https://educationalist.substack.com/
visit our site for more news, content and info https://hallamwes.wixsite.com/untappedhighered
2024-01-1639 minUntapped: Higher EducationSue Blackett - Henley Business SchoolIn this episode we chat with Sue Blackett (Henley Business School) about the challenges of teaching a common first year module. Sue teaches Accounting to a huge frst year cohort, many of whom have not chosen to pursue accounting but have it as a required module at year one.
We discuss how to go about engaging students in a subject they haven't chosen, the importance of enjoyment in a course and how to manage a large group of students.
2023-12-1230 minUntapped: Higher EducationDr Laura Mason - VR in Higher Ed - UntappedMy chat with Dr Laura Mason from Swansea University, exploring her early adoption and development of VR resources to help students experience a range of teaching stylers and formats
2023-11-0742 minUntapped: Higher EducationKyle Campbell - Education MarketerIn this episode we interview Kyle Campbell - voie of the Education Marketer Newsletter.
I've had Kyle on my list for a long time to chat to (I subscribe to his newsletter) but i think it's important to get a different take on the university experience.
Picking his brain about the modern student, what treating them as consumers can do to you and how the university experience might benefit from some change was a fascinating time for me.
I highly recommend his newsletter if you want to understand how businesses are viewing your...
2023-10-0943 min
Untapped: Higher EducationDominik Lukes - AI in Higher Ed - Where are we now?In this episode we chat with Domink Lukes from the Unviersity of Oxford about all things Artificial Intelligence in Higher Ed.
Having previously chatted with Dominik at the advent of ChatGPT going open source this was a great time to revisit the issue and where we find ourselves now.
Has the madness around AI settled? Have universities as a sector settled on the good/bad potential of AI?
Dominik gives his perspective from his extensive experience of AI in Education and is always a...
2023-09-1036 min
blendedBlended with Yurtsev Uymaz (University of East Anglia) - Teaching Corporate FinanceIn this episode Wes Hallam interviews Yurtsev Uymaz, an associate professor in finance from the Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia. Yurtsev discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected finance courses and why he believes that whilst other disciplines have seen a decline in student numbers, finance courses have seen a rapid expansion. Yurtsev believes that the lockdown and the shift to online learning have changed students' habits, and they now see finance as a discipline that can prepare them to survive in a post-COVID world. We also talk about his conservative perpective on ChatGPT in...
2023-05-2330 min
blendedBlended with John Cockburn-Evans - Employability and Cultural changeIn this podcast episode, Wes Hallam, the host, talks to John Cockburn-Evans, the founder of Team Coaching Boutique and the author of Coaching for Cultural Transformation, about academia, coaching, cultural transformation, and resilience of students. They discuss the changes in tertiary education over the years, especially the rise of hybrid learning and how it impacts students' socialization and problem-solving skills. John emphasizes the importance of early work experience in shaping individuals and teams. He also touches upon some of the current challenges faced by universities, such as the need for psychological safety and the dangers of becoming echo chambers. He...
2023-04-1147 min
blendedMcGraw Hill Meets Fiona Ellis-ChadwickWes Hallam meets with Fiona Ellis-Chadwick....Fiona is one of our leading authors in Marketing, co-authoring on Principles and Practices of Marketing. In this McGraw Hill Meets we talk about who the modern student is, the needs of that student and what skillsets we'd like them to have before, during and after her teaching.To get your hands on Fiona's book, visit https://www.mheducation.co.uk/principles-and-practice-of-marketing-10-e-9781526849533-emea-groupFind out more about how we're helping face the future of higher education here -https://www.mheducation.co.uk/higher-education
2023-02-1620 min
TenetEp. 075 Annie Decamp – Mixed Media, Encaustic PaintingThis week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Annie Decamp. Decamp talks about encaustic painting and digital art, growing up in Northern California, dyslexia, lederhosen and clogs, attending UC Berkeley, working at Oracle, working for Francis Ford Coppola Winery, designing jewelry, being self-directed, art and imperfection, becoming a full-time Artist, YARDART, process and narrative, boldness, empathy and honesty, being true to your voice, mentor/mentee relationships, art during the pandemic, marketing, pricing, shoes, and finishes up with her advice to anyone that wants to be full-time artist.Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Annie Decamp.
2021-04-152h 23
Tiny In All That AirWes Finch, Sophie Lewis, Esther Johnson & Chris SewartThis episode has four contributors, all of whom have very different connections to Philip Larkin.
Wes Finch from The Mechanicals Band performs his beautiful new setting of The Trees by Philip Larkin.
Sophie Lewis, Folio Society editor, discusses the remarkable new limited edition of Philip Larkin’s Collected Poems, which is the first to combine both Larkin’s poems and photographs, with the introduction and image selection by Andrew Motion. https://www.foliosociety.com/uk/philip-larkin-collected-poems.html
Esther Johnson, Professor of Film and Media at Sheffield Hallam University, talks to us about the new fun...
2020-06-121h 03
Make A Scene CanadaMad SymphonyMake a Scene Canada with Cherelle Jardine. Special musical guest Kevin Wright from Mad Symphony.Mad Symphony is a new Vancouver band, if you like rock, if you like your rock edgy, then you've come to the right place.Tune in and click on the tower for new shows every Tuesday night at 9 pm PST.www.pacificnorthwestradio.com
MASC is sponsored by Zed Productions. Zed Productions is a full service Production company, offering the best studios and services to suit your project and budget. Producing, recording and mixing, contact Sheldon ZaharkoKevin W...
2019-10-2423 min
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive044: How to introduce your child to music (even if you can’t play or sing)I can’t play any instruments (unless the recorder counts?). I certainly can’t sing. But my daughter really enjoys music, and there are a whole host of studies showing how playing music benefits children’s brain development. So what’s a non-music playing, non-singing parent to do?
Dr. Wendell Hanna’s new book, the Children’s Music Studio: A Reggio-Inspired Approach (Affiliate link), give us SO MANY ways to interact with music with our children. I tried one of her ‘provocations’ with my daughter’s daycare class and I was blown away. Give this episode a listen, and be inspired.
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2017-07-3149 min