Best Campus By Times Higher Education Podcasts (2024)

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Campus: Cross-cultural communication in the international classroom 47:48

8h ago47:48

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One way to future-proof students in our globalised world is to improve their cross-cultural communication skills. With students and academics more mobile than ever, the ability to reach across divides – be they language, culture, religion, economic or location – will be in demand whatever the workplace. These skills offer a path to belonging, innov…

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Building Florida's First AI Degree Program 28:13

9d ago28:13

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Miami Dade College recently announced the launch of a new bachelor's degree in applied artificial intelligence — the first such degree in the state of Florida and one of the first in the country. At the heart of MDC's approach is the conviction that education in artificial intelligence is for everyone — people at all levels need understand how to a…

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Campus: What does the UK election mean for higher education? 50:55

16d ago50:55

50:55

Will the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? On this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, two policy experts give their take on opportunities that 4 July may bring and how a new UK parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding. Our questions include what i…

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Campus: Bringing an outsider’s eye to primary sources 43:25

29d ago43:25

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For this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to award-winning author, cultural historian and literary critic Alexandra Harris about the research and writing practices behind her new book, The Rising Down: Lives in a Sussex Landscape (Faber, 2024). Alexandra is a professorial fellow in English at the University of Birmingham in th…

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Tapping into AI Across Every Part of the University 26:02

1M ago26:02

26:02

Touro University has embarked on a system-wide initiative to incorporate artificial intelligence into all of its programs — not only in teaching and learning, but also across research, operations, and policy. The institution has also created a new academic AI position to serve as a dedicated AI leader, facilitate the use of AI across the university…

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Campus: How to lead a university from the front 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

Katie Normington, vice-chancellor and CEO of De Montfort University, has proved to be adept at both leading by example and change management. Not only did she join the Leicester institution during Covid amid the longest lockdown in the UK, but in the three years she has led the institution she has overseen large-scale curriculum reform. De Montfort…

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S2 Ep15: Registrarologue #6: Bonus content - Cut Regulation, Save Money 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

It's time for more exciting bonus content. Whilst on this podcast you will usually find me in conversation with registrars and other higher ed notables, I've got some other diversions to share. There will be some new podcasts along soon but in the meantime I wanted to provide a bit of bonus content. In this short Registrarologue then you can hear m…

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Campus: The future of XR and immersive learning 34:02

2M ago34:02

34:02

Imagine a learning environment where an AI professor fields infinite student questions, where business students practise difficult conversations with an avatar that models an array of personas and reactions, where automated feedback is not static but dynamic and individualised. Artificial intelligence and XR tools are changing education and prepari…

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Inside Arizona State University's OpenAI Partnership 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

In January, Arizona State University announced a major partnership with OpenAI to explore the potential of ChatGPT in education. We caught up with ASU CIO Lev Gonick to find out more about that collaboration, how the university is approaching the use of generative AI across campus, and what the key takeaways have been so far. Resource links: Arizon…

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Campus interview: Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of Exeter 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

For this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk with an academic, practitioner and policy commentator who uses phrases such as “burning platform” to describe the state of universities’ digital landscape. Mark Thompson is a professor of digital economy in the research group Initiative for the Digital Economy (Index) at the University…

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Campus: Human connection and the student experience 47:54

3M ago47:54

47:54

What difference does human connection make to student success? Does it matter if students come to in-person lectures? And what if students turn to AI for help with academic tasks rather than asking libraries or someone in student support? This episode of the podcast takes on these questions, ones that have driven headlines on Times Higher Education…

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Campus: What is open access? 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

In this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to two experts – one in the US and one in the UK – about open access, the global movement that aims to make research outputs available online immediately and without charge or restrictions. Heather Joseph has been an advocate for knowledge sharing and the open access movement since its …

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Getting Comfortable with "I Don't Know": Educause's 2024 AI Landscape Study 29:22

3M ago29:22

29:22

Recently Educause released its inaugural AI Landscape Study, which polled the higher education community about AI strategic planning and readiness, policies and procedures, impact on the workforce, and the future of AI in higher education. We spoke with report author and Educause Senior Researcher Jenay Robert for a deep dive into some of the think…

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International Women's Day Campus interview: Sian Beilock, president, Dartmouth 22:19

4M ago22:19

22:19

In this episode we discuss a rare creature: the female higher education leader. Indeed, according to the American Council on Education’s most recent American College President Study, women remain outnumbered by men in the college presidency by a ratio of 2:1, with about 33 per cent of presidencies held by women. Women in higher education were also …

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Campus bonus episode: An interview with Kathryn Sikkink of Harvard Kennedy School 24:13

4M ago24:13

24:13

In this bonus episode of the THE podcast, we continue the theme of universities’ role in fostering civic engagement with an interview with renowned human rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink. Sikkink is the Ryan Family professor of human rights policy at Harvard Kennedy School, as well as faculty co-chair of the Harvard Votes Cha…

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Campus: How to turn university students into engaged citizens 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

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In 2024, more people than ever in history will be going to the polls to vote in elections in more than 80 countries, including the US and the UK. As pillars of democratic societies, universities and colleges are integral to the exercise of choosing our public representatives. In today’s episode we speak to two political scientists about voting habi…

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Could Institutional Policies on Generative AI Hold Back Its Transformative Potential? 34:54

4M ago34:54

34:54

David Wiley is well known as the co-founder and chief academic officer of Lumen Learning and a long-time advocate of open educational resources and access to educational opportunity. But if you follow him on LinkedIn or on his Improving Learning blog, it's clear that he also does a lot of thinking and speaking and writing about generative AI. For t…

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How to budget as a student 30:42

4M ago30:42

30:42

Between accommodation costs and making the most of student life, budgeting for university can seem like a minefield. Is it best to get a job or budget your money to make it last? For our latest episode, we're joined by current students who share their experiences and advise on what they'd do different if they were a student now. .…

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Campus interview: James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London 24:56

5M ago24:56

24:56

James Purnell has been the president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London since 2021. He joined UAL after a career that included key positions at the BBC (as director of strategy and digital, and director of audio and education) and as a research fellow on the Institute of Public Policy Research’s media project. He has served as…

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In conversation with entrepreneur, Adam Corbally 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

Former Apprentice finalist and motivational speaker Adam Corbally joins us on campus to discuss his appearance on the hit BBC programme, his own business ventures, and his upcoming collaboration with the University’s Digital Incubator to help host Innovate Create: The Social Challenge – a two-day event aimed at students and graduates with a pass…

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The State of AI in Education 40:10

5M ago40:10

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Last November, Campus Technology Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly moderated a panel on the state of AI in education at Tech Tactics in Education 2023, a new conference for education IT leaders produced by Campus Technology and its sister publication THE Journal. The conversation ranged from basic definitions, to concerns, limitations, and opportunities, …

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Campus: Microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer? 1:03:21

5M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

From employers to policy makers, universities and their students, everyone agrees that alternative credentials are a good thing for the economy and for expanding access to higher education. But it’s one thing to think it’s a good idea and another to make it happen. The truth is demand for microcredentials remains low among students, the business pl…

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S2 Ep14: Episode 14: A lifetime in academia and music 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

In this episode of University Registrars (and Others) Talking About Stuff I talk to someone who is very much not a registrar but a notable figure nevertheless. Dr Vince Wilson recently retired as Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham and among the stuff we learn about is Vince's distinctive academic journey from a degree in pharmacy t…

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Campus interview: Mike Ibba from Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US science 37:37

6M ago37:37

37:37

January is a month of change and new beginnings and our guest for this episode speaks about his experience of both, in terms of his career, the relationship between the arts and sciences and the state of US science. Microbiologist Mike Ibba joins us to discuss Chapman University's decision to move its philosophy department into the Schmid College o…

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Campus: How to do public engagement 41:39

7M ago41:39

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In the lead-up to the Times Higher Education Awards 2023, for this episode, we talk to two winners from last year, both of whom share their advice, insights and best practice for engaging the public. King’s College London and health science company Zoe won the award for Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team for the Covid Symptom Study app. Tany…

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Campus interview: Laura Allen from Trinity University on connecting student well-being to the natural world 33:12

7M ago33:12

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Can spending time in natural environments support students’ well-being? The is the question that an interdisciplinary team of researchers and educators at Trinity University in San Antonio Texas wanted to answer. Despite research showing that spending time outside does support students’ mental health, the team struggled to get students to actually …

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Campus: What to do when principles of free speech are tested 1:02:08

8M ago1:02:08

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Academic freedom and free speech are the defining values of higher education institutions. But sticking to those principles becomes very difficult when polarising political events divide communities on and off campus. In this episode, free speech champion and the chancellor at Vanderbilt University, Daniel Diermeier, discusses how academic leaders …

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Campus: Unlocking people power through citizen science 1:12:13

9M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Find out how engaging non-academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that could help shape solutions to seemingly intractable problemsBy Campus by Times Higher Education

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Student Icks 26:41

9M ago26:41

26:41

We asked, and you delivered!This week, Callum and Jack are talking Student Icks submitted by you via Social Media. From the perfectly normal to the downright niche. Whether it's jogger shorts and flip-flops in winter, to if it's acceptable to whip out a pencil case in lectures, we cover it all. .…

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S2 Ep13: Episode 13: From Teenage Kicks to University Secretary 39:36

10M ago39:36

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In the latest episode of University Registrars Talking About Stuff I chat with Dr George Turner, University Secretary and Clerk to the Council at the University of Roehampton. We naturally discuss George's early academic career which, quite distinctively, started out with him forming a punk band at 16 and then being inspired to study music at Sheff…

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Moving in Weekend 30:39

10M ago30:39

30:39

Moving in Weekend is here! Leaving home and starting a new journey can seem daunting, but we're here to support you every step of the way. In this episode, we hear from students George, Irish and Nana on their experiences of moving to Sunderland and away from home for the first time and what advice they have for everyone this weekend. …

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Campus: How to be a good mentor and mentee 30:56

10M ago30:56

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For this episode of the podcast we handed the mic over to the Campus network to get their top tips on how to be a good mentor and mentee. These relationships can make or break academic careers so getting them right is crucial. Our contributors offer suggestions on how to choose a mentor or supervisor, how to give advice, how to do reverse mentoring…

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