Best Luke Marsden Podcasts (2024)

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Professor Susannah Quinsee & Ian Anderson: 'Remembering Our Why' – Reflecting on Change 39:15

28d ago39:15

39:15

Professor Susannah Quinsee is Vice-President (Digital and Student Experience) at City, University of London and Ian Anderson is Principal Enterprise Architect at Ellucian. In this episode, Ian and Susannah reflect upon many of the themes that have arisen across the mini-series and consider how institutions are managing change. They draw together th…

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Luke Phillimore: Change is all about the people 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Luke Phillimore is Associate Director of Change at the University of Nottingham and is also the Network Coordinator for the Association of Higher Education Professionals Change Network. In this episode, Luke focuses on why people are at the core of change, the importance of empowering people through the change process and why the most relevant outc…

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Krissi Sanft: Together We Can Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Krissi Sanft is Managing Director of Portare Solutions, a boutique consultancy firm focused on change and transformation. Portare Solutions has a strategic partnership with Ellucian to accelerate, support and enhance the transformation to Software as a Service (SaaS) student information systems for HEIs. In this episode, Krissi provides an overview…

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Greg Sheridan: Responding to a Cyber Attack 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

Greg Sheridan is Senior Registry Digital Manager at the University of the West of Scotland. In this episode, Greg shares his experience of the cyber attack on his institution in July 2023. He explores both the rapid and longer-term change that he needed to progress to build back better the student record system, and how that process was as much abo…

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Louise Savage: The School Perspective on University Change 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

Louise Savage is Head of School Operations in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham. In this episode, Louise talks about her experience of engaging with change from a school perspective including in her roles as both a stakeholder and a leader. She explores navigating that often delicate balance of local and institutional needs, d…

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Helen Langley: The Pivotal Role of the Project Manager 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

Helen Langley is Project Manager in the Change Support Unit at City, University of London. In this episode, Helen provides an overview of the projects she has and is managing at City to enhance the student experience. She also shares more about how she got into project management, offers insight into the project framework used by City and reflects …

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Ben Rogers: Making a Difference for Tomorrow's People 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Ben Rogers is Director of Registry Services at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is also Chair of the UK's Academic Registrars Council. In this episode, Ben talks about being the co-sponsor of an institution-wide change project at Cardiff Met to review student journey processes from enrolment through to graduation and the implementation of a new …

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Professor Mairi Watson: Readiness for Change 29:32

3M ago29:32

29:32

Professor Mairi Watson is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, prior to which she was Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience. In this episode, Mairi offers a senior leadership perspective of leading change, the importance of ambition, the scope for taking risks and being brave, and why supporting colleagues' …

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Yemi Gbajobi: Changing Lives 42:51

4M ago42:51

42:51

Yemi Gbajobi is the Chief Executive Officer of Arts Students' Union at the University of the Arts London. In this episode, Yemi talks about her role and career path, discusses the pushes and pulls of the relationship between students' unions and universities, shares how she navigates the intersectionality of being a younger, Black, female leader in…

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Rachel Reeds: Thriving in HE Professional Services 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

Rachel Reeds is Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University. In this episode, Rachel talks about about the twists and turns of her career path, discusses the lynchpin role admissions professionals play in supporting students' HE journeys, shares her views on authentic leadership and provides insight into what she's gained from studying on…

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Kerry Matthews: Never Forget... Why You Do The Job You Do 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

Kerry Matthews is Chief Student Officer at the University of Surrey, and holds strategic leadership responsibility for the seamless student journey. In this episode, Kerry shares insight into her role and career path to date, talks about her approach to leading cultural aspects of change, delves into what it's like to be a member of a University Ex…

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John Schless: It's all about the Student Experience 31:57

5M ago31:57

31:57

John Schless is Head of Student Experience at the Royal College of Art. In this episode, John shares his leadership experience at the Royal College of Art as well as the transition to his current post from previously being Chief Executive of the Students' Union at the University of Greenwich. With the benefit of leading the student experience from …

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Rebecca O'Hare: Student Accommodation - it's not just a room 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

Rebecca O'Hare is Deputy Director of Residential Services at the University of Leeds. In this episode, Rebecca shares more about how student accommodation is a central part of the student experience, talks about her career path in different types of student accommodation jobs and highlights the role she took in response to the national Living Black…

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Ashleigh Hope & James Rew: Accessing Our Conservatoires 31:29

6M ago31:29

31:29

Ashleigh Hope is Head of Access and Participation at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and James Rew is Access and Participation Manager at Leeds Conservatoire. In this episode, Ashleigh and James discuss the HE conservatoire setting, the benefits of working in a small specialist institution and how they have each developed their access and par…

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Josh Gulrajani: The Art and Science of HE Planning 32:22

7M ago32:22

32:22

Josh Gulrajani is Director of Planning, Performance and Student Statutory Returns at Aston University. In this episode, Josh explains the remit of a planning director and, with my episode co-host HE consultant David Marks, delves into the topics of student number planning, the broader planning process and recent sector experience of Data Futures. J…

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Julie Kelly and Lesley O’Keeffe: The Balancing Act of the Academic Registrar 24:02

7M ago24:02

24:02

Julie Kelly is Academic Registrar at the University of Hertfordshire and Lesley O'Keeffe is Registrar at Brunel University. They are also both members of the Executive Committee of the Academic Registrars Council, the national body that represents the profession. In this episode, Julie and Lesley explore the vast and pivotal role of the Academic Re…

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Alison Benson: Under the Bonnet of University Governance Management 31:25

8M ago31:25

31:25

Alison Benson is Strategic Planning Manager (Governance) at the University of Leicester. She has worked in Higher Education since 2016 and currently leads a team that manages the top-level corporate and academic governance of the university. In this episode, Alison explores the purpose of university governance, what's involved in its effective mana…

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Victoria Holbrook: Engaging the HE Sector 24:44

8M ago24:44

24:44

Victoria Holbrook is Assistant Director (Consulting, Governance and Insight) at Advance HE, which is a member-led charity that works with partners across the globe to improve higher education for staff, students and society. In this episode, Victoria shares her career path through roles in organisations that support the HE community, discusses why …

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Jamie Jones: Building a new university from the ground up 37:38

9M ago37:38

37:38

Jamie Jones is Vice-Principal (Operations and Infrastructure) at ARU Peterborough, a new £30 million university that opened its doors to its first students in September 2022. Jamie has worked in Higher Education for over 20 years. In this episode, he shares his leadership involvement in setting up a new institution, discusses why he was attracted t…

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Selina Hannaford: What exactly is a Chief Of Staff? 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

Selina Hannaford is Chief of Staff at City, University of London. She has worked in Higher Education for 20 years and during part of that time has been the Chief of Staff to four different Vice-Chancellors or Presidents. In this episode, Selina shares her career journey to date, sheds light on what a Chief of Staff does, uncovers the importance of …

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The Job Shadowing HE Trailer: Coming Soon! 0:58

10M ago0:58

0:58

Susannah Marsden introduces her new podcast, Job Shadowing HE, where guests from across the Higher Education sector talk about their roles, their career paths and how to get in and get on in those jobs.By Susannah Marsden

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77: The one where we are over 30 24:00

6y ago24:00

24:00

Turning 30- Is it the new 20? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss turning 30. Lucy is in complete denial and Luke lists why he thinks he may be having a midlife crisis. Lucy reveals her theory on why she’s the happiest she has ever been, Luke explains why the twenties are the most difficult time of life. Lucy lists what annoys her about the new g…

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76: The one where we are always the bridesmaid and never the bride 24:17

6y ago24:17

24:17

Hen and Stag parties- have you ever been tied to a lamppost? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the expensive and wild world of hen and stag parties. Luke wants to know if couples do in fact cheat on each other on their last night of freedom. Lucy list her countless hen parties and why she is never a bride. Luke explains why he has never been to…

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75: The one where we get muggy with Georgia from Love Island 24:16

6y ago24:16

24:16

Love Island- what’s your type on paper? In this episode Luke and Lucy thrust themselves into the reality TV phenomenon that is Love Island. Luke recalls his time watching the original series many years ago and Lucy reveals her most disgusting true fact to date. Lucy explains why she auditioned for the show and how far she got. Love Island 2017 cont…

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74: The one where we are not invited to the Royal Wedding 29:56

6+ y ago29:56

29:56

Royal Wedding- has one been invited? In this episode Luke and Lucy grumble over not being invited to Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding but they are joined in the studio by youth activist and charity CEO, Saeed Atcha who has been chosen to attend. Luke and Lucy ask how does a lad from Bolton get a ticket to the biggest event of the year? Saeed…

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73: The one where we frolic about fashion 23:21

6+ y ago23:21

23:21

Fashion- are you on trend? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss if they’re keeping up with the latest fashion. Lucy explains why she wants a stranger to buy her knickers. Lucy insists on why ‘cute and lacey’ is a must for a night out. Luke explains why he’s happy to not wear branded underwear. Lucy reminisces about her love for a tracksuit. Luke r…

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72: The one where we have done two years of Luke and Lucy FM 31:28

6+ y ago31:28

31:28

2 Years- madness or milestone? In this special anniversary episode Luke and Lucy celebrate two years of the podcast. Lucy reflects on her life choices over the past two years and Luke makes some predictions for her next few years. What has been the best moments of the podcasts second year? Luke and Lucy take a trip down memory lane and relive some …

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71: The one where we say goodbye to 2017 21:30

6+ y ago21:30

21:30

2017- time for a Brexit? In this episode Luke and Lucy take a look back over the events of 2017 from hurricanes to fidget spinners. Luke dissects President Trump’s first year in office while Lucy is more focused on his film cameo. Luke and Lucy both confirm their end of year relationship statuses. Luke reflects on a personally productive year whils…

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70: The one where we rock around the 2017 Christmas Tree 24:24

6+ y ago24:24

24:24

Xmas- are you in the festive spirit? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss whether or not Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Lucy questions what makes a film Christmassy whilst Luke picks apart the plot of ‘Love Actually’. Lucy is baffled over Luke’s choice to spend Christmas in a hot climate and Luke isn’t impressed with Lucy’s Xmas…

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69: The one where we are in awe of The Archers with David Archer 25:55

6+ y ago25:55

25:55

The Archers- have you ever visited Ambridge village? In this episode Luke and Lucy get a highbrow lesson in agricultural audio drama from Timothy Bentinck who plays Archers family head honcho David Archer. Timothy tells Luke and Lucy what motivated him to write his autobiography and why every generation is growing up listening to The Archers. Luke …

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68: The one where we are picky about public transport 22:42

7y ago22:42

22:42

Public transport- committed commuter or avid avoider? In this episode Luke and Lucy share their worst experiences on public transport. Lucy reveals her most horrifying train journey ever which leads to this episode being the most explicit episode of the podcast to date. Luke is disappointed Lucy didn’t get the answers to the questions he would’ve a…

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67: The one where we experience things for the first time 22:06

7y ago22:06

22:06

First time- is the first time always the best? In this episode Luke and Lucy recall their first-time experiences of things. Lucy shares some sad news and attempts to remember her first heartbreak, Luke reflects on why his singing ability got him dumped. Lucy remembers sending her first ever text message and Luke explains why kids these days won’t a…

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66: The one where we are driven about driving 24:40

7y ago24:40

24:40

Driving- provisional or full license? In this episode Luke and Lucy delve deep into the world of driving. Lucy reflects on her ten years of driving experience and shares her very near death experiences. Luke attempts to figure out how Lucy passed her driving test on the first time. Luke shares what he’s learned about the advantages to motorists who…

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65: The one where we are interested in interesting people 20:21

7y ago20:21

20:21

Interesting people- do you take an interest? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss how interesting they are as people and share some memories of interesting people they’ve met. Luke explains to Lucy why he was interesting enough to appear on Big Brother. Lucy realises why she wouldn’t make an ideal sober dinner guest. Luke reveals who the most inte…

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64: The one where we read each other’s minds 27:10

7+ y ago27:10

27:10

Mindreading- possible or impossible? In this episode Luke and Lucy welcome mind-control artist, ‘The Mentalist’ Mason King back to the studio. Lucy reveals what her and Mason have been doing and Luke wants to learn if it really is possible to read minds. Lucy shows off her new mind reading powers to Luke. Mason explains why he doesn’t believe in ps…

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63: The one where we are fanatical about fitness 27:29

7+ y ago27:29

27:29

Fitness- keep fit or keep eating? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss just how fit they actually are and share their lack-of exercise routines. Lucy explains why she re-joined the gym and why she isn’t paying for her personal training sessions. Luke learns what planking is and explains why he’s attempted to join the gym three times. Luke reveals …

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62: The one where we realise home is where the heart is 22:12

7+ y ago22:12

22:12

Moving out- the best or worst life event? In this episode Luke and Lucy talk through the process of flying the nest. Lucy talks about how she’s been helping her boyfriend move into his new home and the mistake he made on moving day. Luke lists some shocking stats around moving house and the effect it has on a person’s stress levels. Luke and Lucy c…

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61: The one where we are eggcited about Easter 19:53

7+ y ago19:53

19:53

Easter- eggs or bonnets? In this episode Luke and Lucy express their thoughts on all things Easter. Luke wants to know whether anyone cares about the religious element of it? Lucy explains what she thinks the true meaning of Easter is. Luke and Lucy sample some Easter eggs in the studio. Luke lists some facts about the reason behind eggs at Easter …

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60: The one where we get giddy about gigs 23:11

7+ y ago23:11

23:11

Gigs- concert aficionado or avoider? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss their experience of going to gigs. Lucy reveals why she’s hungover from a Craig David concert. Luke questions Lucy on her first ever concert experience and Lucy explains why she’ll never go to another Justin Bieber gig. Luke tells about his first ever concert experience that…

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59: The one where we have hypnophobia 24:30

7+ y ago24:30

24:30

Hypnosis- mind bending or mind rubbish? In this episode Luke and Lucy learn all about the powers of hypnosis. Lucy wants to know if it will help cure her obsessive showering behavior, Luke lists some of the positive benefits of being hypnotised. Lucy tells about the time she witnessed her dad being hypnotised and why she thought something terrible …

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58: The one where we chomp on chocolate 27:28

7+ y ago27:28

27:28

Chocolate- dark or milk? In this episode Luke and Lucy satisfy their sweet tooth’s by exploring the world of chocolate. Lucy is disturbed by Luke’s knowledge of chocolate underwear; Luke explains how he used an Easter egg to make his girlfriend happy. Luke shares facts about chocolate, Lucy learns why white chocolate isn’t real chocolate and why ch…

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57: The one where we take The Jump with Josie Gibson 23:27

7+ y ago23:27

23:27

The Jump- keen skier or slope shirker? In this episode Luke and Lucy get their metaphorical skates on and plough straight into the ski based reality TV show that is, The Jump. Lucy shares what would make her idyllic skiing holiday. Luke tell the tale of the time he went on an all-expenses paid blind skiing holiday and the outcome of how exactly bli…

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56: The one where we remedy our routines 24:09

7+ y ago24:09

24:09

Routines- stickler or relaxed? In this episode Luke and Lucy see how routined they actually are by picking apart what they do on a daily basis. Lucy shares her morning routine and why she spends so long in the shower. Luke realises that Lucy and his girlfriend share the same nightly routine. Lucy recalls why in her university days Thursdays were of…

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55: The one where we are moody about moods 28:26

7+ y ago28:26

28:26

Moods- constantly bad or gleefully good? In this episode Luke and Lucy try to figure out their moods and attempt to get to the root cause of bad ones. Lucy shares why her hair dictates her moods, Luke reveals why he’s been in a foul mood recently. Lucy gives her thoughts on why people are happier at Christmas and what alcohol does to her moods. Luk…

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54: The one where we get an education in etiquette 23:28

7+ y ago23:28

23:28

Etiquette- polite or pushy? In this episode Luke and Lucy learn how well-mannered or not-so-mannered they actually are as they discuss etiquette. Luke explains why he thinks British people can be the rudest, Lucy shares her motoring etiquette rage. Luke lists the optimum queueing time for Brits and why he thinks it’s too long. Lucy wants a definiti…

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53: The one where we enter the Dragons’ Den with Kirsty Henshaw 25:56

7+ y ago25:56

25:56

Dragons’ Den- dragon slayer or sufferer? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss the global TV show that has made small business owners into millionaires, Dragons' Den. Luke and Lucy come up with their own invention that they think the Dragons’ would be interested in. Lucy ponders why nobody has created an invention that would speed up for daily rout…

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52: The one where we have done one year of Luke and Lucy FM 34:36

7+ y ago34:36

34:36

1 Year- 52 weeks of joy? In this special anniversary episode Luke and Lucy celebrate one year of the podcast. Luke explains how he's coped 52 episodes with Lucy. What has been the best moments of the past one year of the podcast? Luke and Lucy countdown there top ten episodes and explain why they have chosen them. Why did Lucy's Dad blow thousands …

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51: The one where we deliberate about dating 27:48

7+ y ago27:48

27:48

Dating- disastrous or delightful? In this episode Luke and Luke share their dating experiences. Lucy reveals what age she went on her first date and where she ended up. Luke and Lucy have a realisation about the same dating location. Luke explains why he thinks dating is easier for women, Lucy talks about her single years and how she ended up stran…

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50: The one where we get our game on 27:25

7+ y ago27:25

27:25

Gaming- great or geeky? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the world of video games. Lucy talks about her past experiences playing on her brother’s games. Luke tackles Lucy on the gaming geek stereotype. Luke and Lucy learn what are the world’s bestselling video games consoles. Lucy shares her love for Crash Bandicoot and Luke attempts to explai…

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49: The one where we are not motivated 23:49

7+ y ago23:49

23:49

Motivation- lots of or lack of? In this episode Luke and Lucy attempt to motivate themselves by discussing motivation. Lucy reveals why she needs someone else to motivate her in a morning, Luke contemplates which songs are motivational enough for the gym. Lucy is shocked at what images Luke uses as motivation to sign up to the gym. Luke and Lucy di…

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