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Teaching Matters Edinburgh, created by the University of Edinburgh, complements the University's Teaching Matters blog. We invite students and staff to engage in topical conversations, both debating and celebrating aspects of Higher Education.
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The official podcast of Professor Ali H. Akhtar (PhD NYU), bestselling author of 1368: China and the Making of the Modern World (Stanford University Press), Italy and the Islamic World: From Caesar to Mussolini (Edinburgh University Press), and Philosophers Sufis and Caliphs (Cambridge University Press).
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Not Another Science Podcast is brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media, or EUSci. Join our hosts Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup as they talk to staff and students about all the fascinating research and projects happening around Scotland. Intrigued by sourdough? Passionate about climate change? Love to keep it science? Then this is the show for you. Podcast logo by Apple Chew and episode art by Amy Perks. Get in touch at eusci.podcast@gmail.com, @euscimedia on instagram, ...
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A weekly podcast to inspire and motivate teachers in the exciting first few years of their careers. Every week an expert guest will answer a central question to support new teachers to be the best version of themselves in the classroom. There is also a weekly 'Teacher Talk' which gives practical strategies for an aspect of teaching in fifteen minutes. Host Jamie Thom left the classroom in August of 2022 to run a new English PGDE at Napier University in Edinburgh. He is the author of four boo ...
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Musical Acoustics

Clive Greated (c.a.greated@ed.ac.uk)

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Supplementary podcasts highlighting aspects discussed in the 'Musical Acoustics' course from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
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Sharing things

The University of Edinburgh

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Sharing things is about people and what makes them tick. It’s about their stories. Each episode is a conversation between two members of our university community. It could be a student, a member of staff or a graduate, the only thing they have in common at the beginning is Edinburgh. Sharing things also starts with an object. A special, treasured or significant item that we have asked each guest to bring to the conversation. The conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes moving and always ...
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QMU Podcast

Queen Margaret University

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The QMU Podcast is a new way to keep up-to-date with what's happening at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Tune in for the latest news from the University, hear about our world-leading research from our academic staff and find out how you can connect with us. Subscribe now and engage with the QMU community - wherever you are, whenever you want.
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For over a century, the Gifford Lectures have enabled international scholars to contribute to the advancement of theological and philosophical thought. The Gifford Lectureships, which are held at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. The 2012 Edinburgh Gifford lectures is a series of six lectures delivered by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, The University of ...
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5 Women, 5 Questions

Edinburgh College of Art

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In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2022, five women from across ECA and the University of Edinburgh Research Collections tell us about their current research.
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This year marks 250 years of the study of English Literature at Edinburgh. As the world's oldest department of its kind, English Literature at Edinburgh has a long and illustrious history. The University is hosting a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate this milestone.
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Medical Detectives (audio)

The University of Edinburgh

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A series of lectures, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will highlight the University of Edinburgh’s internationally acclaimed medical research and show that keen detective work is still essential for 21st century doctors. Conan Doyle drew inspiration for Sherlock Holmes when he was a medical student at Edinburgh and based his character on the Professor of Medicine Joseph Bell, who was known for his meticulous attention to detail. The lectures will show that, just like Sherlock Holmes, tod ...
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Forward Thinking

The University of Edinburgh

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Research, news and views from the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences. The School brings together research in philosophy, psychology and linguistics at the University of Edinburgh to find out what makes people tick by studying their thoughts, words and behaviours.
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PhDigital

Tim Squirrell

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There are people who spend a large chunk of their lives on the internet and then there are the people who research them. PhDigital is a podcast for both: In-depth, thought-provoking and funny interviews with researchers whose work centres around the lives we live online.
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EPCC Guest Lectures

Iain Bethune (ibethune@exseed.ed.ac.uk)

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EPCC and the MSc in High Performance Computing run an annual Guest Lecture series, with speakers drawn from industry and academia. Talks focus on state-of-the-art applications of HPC in real world situations, with many reflecting the type of work our MSc students will undertake after graduation. www.epcc.ed.ac.uk/msc twitter.com/#!/EPCCedinburgh
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Enlightenment lectures (audio)

The University of Edinburgh

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Julia Marton-Lefèvre, environmentalist and academic, delivers the final lecture in the 2015 Our Changing World series. This lecture is also part of our Enlightenment Lecture series. In this lecture Julia Marton-Lefèvre will compare the profound changes that took place in the 18th century European Enlightenment, emphasizing reason rather than tradition, with the need for a new enlightenment to face the stark challenges posed by an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, a rapidly changing climate ...
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Voices of World Christianity

Voices of World Christianity

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Exploring various issues and themes related to World Christianity. Nuam, Chao & Rathiulung are PhD students in World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh. This project was supported by alumni and friends of the University of Edinburgh through the Student Experience Grants scheme.
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2018 Gifford Lectures

University of Aberdeen

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The Gifford Lectures—held regularly at the four ancient Scottish universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen—were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. His bequest allows the University to invite notable scholars to deliver a series of public lectures on themes related to ‘natural theology’, broadly construed. The 2018 Lectures held in Aberdeen were delivered by world-renowned biblical scholar Professor NT Wri ...
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Rab Houston was born in Hamilton, Scotland, lived in India and Ghana and was educated at the Edinburgh Academy and St Andrews University before spending six years at Cambridge University as a research student (Peterhouse) and research fellow (Clare College). He has worked at the University of St Andrews since 1983 and is Professor of Modern History, specialising in British social history. He is a fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh (Scotland’s natio ...
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CREATE Dance for Dementia

Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), University of Edinburgh

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Join Martin Robertson (lived experience researcher) and guests to explore rights-based ways of working in research on dance for dementia. The discussions form part of a project led by the University of Edinburgh called CREATE which stands for Cocreating a REsearch Agenda To facilitate Equitable Dance for Dementia. Topics covered include co-production, accessibility, and measurement and methods with guests living with dementia, and experts from Scottish Ballet, Dance Base (Scotland’s National ...
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Join us for a series of lectures to celebrate the legacy of David Hume. 2011 marks the tercentenary of the birth of philosopher David Hume, one of our most distinguished alumni. Throughout the year, distinguished speakers will explore the impact of Hume across a wide range of disciplines. David Hume was born in Edinburgh in 1711, attended the University of Edinburgh from 1723, and died in Edinburgh in 1776, having meanwhile achieved worldwide fame as an historian and philosopher. Hume and hi ...
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The Collection Podcast

University of Edinburgh Centre for Research Collections

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Check us out on iTunes! Take a peek inside the University of Edinburgh's Research Collections. Join host Chloe Medghalchi as she explores unique items from various collections: Art, Anatomy, Geology, Musical Instruments, The Roslin Institute, the Lothian Health Services archives, and the university's archives.
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A podcast featuring conversations with contributors, editors, and creators of the From Arthur's Seat anthology, volume 4, launched May 8th, 2019. Written, edited, and designed entirely by the Creative Writing postgraduate cohort at the University of Edinburgh, From Arthur's Seat celebrates the beauty of the path less trodden. This ambitious anthology includes short stories, poems, and excerpts by 28 writers from around the globe.
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Founded in 2018, the Pondering Primates podcast is a series of conversations about issues in philosophy, politics, religion, reason, and much else besides. It is brought to you by students of the University of Edinburgh Atheist, Humanist, and Secularist Society. The podcast's very own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingprimates/. Read the page details for information on the team and more! All views the hosts'/guests' own, not necessarily the Society's.
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The Last Question is a science and technology podcast from DataFest, Scotland’s premier festival of innovation run by The Data Lab - Scotland’s innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence, hosted by the University of Edinburgh. Join our hosts Gordon Johnstone and Lily Higham as they talk to people at the cutting edge of technology and innovation - from quantum computing to nanotechnology, sci-fi authors to ethicists, from the James Webb Telescope to the search for extra-terrestria ...
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Sister Anna Marie McGuan studied Theology and Sacred Scripture for 11 years at the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. As a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, Sister Anna Marie previously served as director of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Knoxville and is currently serving in the Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St. Andrews. Sister Anna Marie has a passion for teaching Scripture and takes you on a journey through the Bible, f ...
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SBOSE 2017

Supporting the Blended and Online Student Experience

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Welcome to the podcasting site for the Edinburgh Napier University module Supporting the Blended and Online Student Experience (SBOSE), the second module in the Pg Cert/Pg Dip/MSc Blended and Online Education designed for lecturers, teachers, tutors and other education professionals and specialists. The SBOSE module explores issues around individual and cultural diversity, inclusive design, support needs, and equivalence of experience in blended and online course contexts. Each week a new ep ...
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In this episode, Professor Ali H. Akhtar (PhD NYU) takes a closer look at China's tallest skyscraper. This video focuses on community building: can skyscrapers build community? The developers of the Shanghai Tower set out to create a skyscraper that could be "weaved into the fabric of society," bringing locals together alongside visitors and busine…
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In this episode, Professor Ali H. Akhtar (PhD NYU) takes a closer look at China's tallest skyscraper. This video focuses on sustainability: can skyscrapers be environmentally friendly? The developers of the Shanghai Tower set out to create the world's most environmentally friendly skyscraper in the world, and the building's LEED Platinum certificat…
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In this episode, Professor Ali H. Akhtar (PhD NYU) takes a look at China's tallest skyscraper. The Shanghai Tower is the third tallest building in the world and houses the world's highest hotel and observation deck. The developers' goals included profitability (office space rent), symbolism (China's present and future), sustainability in constructi…
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In the first part of this three-part podcast, Wellbeing Advisers Douglas and Tessa discuss with Dr Mark Hoelterhoff the definition of wellbeing and touch upon the origins of a group project that Mark was a part of called 'Wellbeing in the Curriculum'. They cover themes of different perspectives around wellbeing, positive psychology and the importan…
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In the second part of this two-part podcast, which is a continuation of last week's episode on PhD students' wellbeing, Sibyl Adam, student wellbeing adviser at the Student wellbeing service and Lorna street, a lecturer at the School of Geosciences discuss some of the practical difficulties in PhD life, such as isolation, cost of living crisis and …
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This talk gives a brief overview of an online event on Thursday May 23rd from 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock 'A Teaching and Learning Masterclass'. All the money raised from this event will go directly to charity. For just five pounds you can support the brilliant charity 'Health in Mind' and have an hour of practical guidance no how to improve your teachi…
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In the first part of this two-part podcast, Sibyl and Lorna discuss the intersection of being a PhD student and wellbeing. They cover themes of cultures of overwork and acceptance of stress, relationship of student/staff wellbeing and individual vs structural responsibility. Transcript of this episode (02:01): PhD journey and well-being, stress as …
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This week's guest is Alex Quigley. Alex is a former English teacher and school leader, who now works for the Education charity Education Endowment Foundation. He has written many best selling books, including his latest 'Why Learning Fails'. Alex's website is: https://alexquigley.co.uk In this episode we answer the question: why does learning fail?…
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If you need reminding why maths and statistics are fun and fundamental to all areas of science, look no further! Our guest this episode, Professor Ruth King, uses statistics to understand populations where it’s impossible to count every single individual. She explains how similar mathematical tools can help fill in the blanks regardless of missing …
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is the monthly episode with Colin McGill. Colin is my colleague in the PGDE at Edinburgh Napier University, and is the programme leader. You can follow him on Twitter @colinmcgill. Today we are answering the question: what feedback will really help my learners? In answering that question…
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In this podcast episode, three Student Wellbeing Advisers (Douglas, Sibyl and Tessa) introduce the service, including 1-to-1 support, drop-ins and proactive activities. They also discuss some of the common themes in student wellbeing that they’ve seen over the past 2 years. Tessa discusses the significance of transition for students going from thei…
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Queen Margaret University (QMU) has a proud history relating to food, cooking and nutrition dating back to its inception in 1875. In this podcast, lecturer Donald Reid interviews Dr Ana Tominc, Reader in Media and Communication at QMU and Dr Kevin Geddes, QMU MSc Gastronomy graduate, about food and cooking programmes on TV – where they started in U…
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The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast' is Adam Boxer. Adam is a Lead Practitioner, author of 'Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide' and an educational consultant. He is also the director of Carousel Learning: https://www.carousel-learning.com. Adam's blog is https://achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk. In this e…
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The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast' is Pete Foster. Pete leads secondary teacher development across a large multi-academy trust. He is also the author of a superb book called 'What do new teachers need to know?'. For his second interview on the podcast, Peter answers the central question: 1. What does educ…
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This week I launched a new website: https://jamiethom.co.uk. This video introduces the coaching service I offer for teachers and leaders. It explores the benefits of coaching and why you might consider being coached by me. You can read more about the service, and read testimonials from individuals who have been coached by me here: https://jamiethom…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Tom Sherrington. Tom is an former headteacher, author and educational consultant. He is the author of the WalkThru series. His blog has over ten million views: https://teacherhead.com In this episode Tom answers the question: what is responsive teaching? In answering that central…
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Scientific research depends on some of the most environmentally destructive practices to ensure high-quality science: single-use plastic, thousands of tonnes of packaging, quick delivery of equipment just to name a few. Many would say manufacturers have a responsibility to try and reduce the impact their products have on the environment but questio…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Mary Myatt. Mary has had thirty years in education and is now an education adviser, writer and speaker. Her latest book is with John Tomsett and called 'SEND Huh: Curriculum conversations with SEND leaders. In this episode Mary answers the question: What do new teachers need to k…
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of being a new teacher. It is also available to watch on the new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tp This week's talk is on lesson observations. It gives strategies initially to cope with the unusual dynamic of be…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Taylor Wilson. Taylor is a voice coach and public speaking expert, with over 25 years of experience in improving communication skills. This is the first interview that will also be shared on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: htt…
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This episode is one of the talks I am sharing on a new YouTube channel this week. The series is called ‘New Teacher Essentials.’ This episode looks at five ways to improve your questioning in the classroom: convey sincerity; leave thinking time; follow up; signal cold call; and open up the ways students can respond. The five videos that will be sha…
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A very quick episode from me to explain the launch of an exciting new part to the podcast. This week I am launching a new YouTube channel to support new teachers. As part of this there will be five fifteen minute videos, one released every day this week. I’ve called the series ‘New Teacher Essentials.’ The aim is to provide a week’s worth of hopefu…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Rachel Alexander. Rachel is an English teacher, mentor of new teachers and author of a range of excellent books for English teachers. She also does a huge amount of positive work around mental health. In this interview we answer the central question: How can we look after our own…
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of being a new teacher. This week's talk is on interviews. It breaks down how to succeed in an interview for a teaching position by exploring three key areas: preparation, how to give a good impression on the day, and how to answer some common teachi…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Jonathan Firth and Nasima Riazat. Jonathan is an author, teacher and researcher focused on the psychology of education. Nasima is an author, lecturer and school leader. They are also the authors of an excellent new book 'What Teachers Need to Know about Memory'. In this episode w…
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of classroom practice, with practical strategies for implementing it in your classroom. This week's talk is on motivation in the classroom. It explores some of the motivation traps that we often fall into as teachers, before going on to outline some …
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In this podcast episode, Kirstin Stuart James an academic and occupational therapist, shares the inspiration for her blog series. She discusses the link between her roles, offering a practical example of curriculum transformation through a pedagogy of occupation. This post belongs to the Hot Topic series: Through the Lens of Occupation↗️Time stamps…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is the monthly episode with Colin McGill. Colin is my colleague in the PGDE at Edinburgh Napier University, and is the programme leader. You can follow him on Twitter @colinmcgill. This episode will be most useful for those who are in their first year of learning to be a teacher, and tho…
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What causes the Northern Lights? Why are they becoming more common in the UK? How can you maximise your chances of seeing them? In this episode, Kelsey and Katie talk to geomagnetism PhD student Frederik Dahl Madsen about all things aurora. Find out why these pretty lights appear in the sky, understand the magnetic science behind the phenomenon, an…
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of classroom practice, with practical strategies for implementing it in your classroom. This week's talk is on self-compassion for teachers. It explores what compassion is, what some of the misconceptions about self-compassion are and some practical …
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Adele Bates. Adele was a teacher for over twenty years working in a range of different contexts. She now works with school leaders and staff to helps pupils with behavioural needs thrive in the classroom. She is the author of the brilliant book 'Miss I don't give a Sh*t', Engagin…
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Martin Robertson (lived experience researcher) speaks with Dr Bethany Whiteside (Senior Lecturer & Doctoral Degrees Coordinator at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and Dr Katey Warran (Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh) about the challenges of ‘measuring’ experiences of dance, and how future research in dance for dementia may b…
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Martin Robertson (lived experience researcher) speaks to Agnes Houston (lived experience researcher) and Emma Smith (Head of Health, Wellbeing, and Engagement at Dance Base) about why people living with dementia may face barriers to dance engagement and how they could be overcome.By Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), University of Edinburgh
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Martin Robertson (lived experience researcher) speaks to Willy Gilder (lived experience researcher) and Lisa Sinclair (Senior Dance Health Manager at Scottish Ballet) about co-production and what it means for the future of research in the field of dance for dementia.By Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), University of Edinburgh
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Queer Data: who decides who counts? Can we accurately count and capture everyone's identities, and do we always need to? Who does it help? And how can methodology for collecting data on LGBTQ+ people be used in other, completely unconnected fields? In this episode we’re joined by Dr Kevin Guyan, a researcher and historian focusing on the intersecti…
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Are giant pandas really just too lazy to breed? To kick off season six, new hosts Kelsey and Katie are joined by Dr Kirsten Wilson, who has spent her PhD studying panda reproduction with the aim to unlock the predictive power of their pee. Marking the departure of the panda pair at Edinburgh Zoo, we delve into the quirky biology of these cute and c…
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of classroom practice, with practical strategies for implementing it in your classroom. I am very fortunate to be spending the next three weeks observing the wonderful Edinburgh Napier English PGDE students teaching. The talks over the next three wee…
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In this episode, Dr Neil Speirs narrates reallife stories depicting the challenging lived experiences of working class students at the University. He is a Widening Participation manager, practitioner and researcher at The University of Edinburgh. This podcast accompanies the July-August Learning & Teaching enhancement theme: Learning and Teaching C…
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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is the monthly episode with Colin McGill. Colin is my colleague in the PGDE at Edinburgh Napier University, and is the programme leader. You can follow him on Twitter @colinmcgill. This episode explores how to succeed in a lesson observation. The conversation explores the three parts of …
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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of classroom practice, with practical strategies for implementing it in your classroom. I am very fortunate to be spending the next three weeks observing the wonderful Edinburgh Napier English PGDE students teaching. The talks over the next three wee…
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The fourth and final episode of Generative AI podcast series↗️ features James Stewart, a lecturer at Science, Technology and Innovations studies↗️, The University of Edinburgh. This episode provides a comprehensive exploration of Generative AI, discussing its influence not only in academia but also across industries, and delving into the key player…
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