Best Campus By Times Higher Education Podcasts (2024)

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Campus: How technology is reshaping the 21st-century university campus 43:21

1h ago43:21

43:21

What is an intelligent campus? How is technology blurring, or extending, the borders of the modern university? And how do you build belonging when your students could be spread across the globe? In this episode of the Campus podcast, we talk to two experts from leading US institutions – who were both speakers at Times Higher Education’s Digital Uni…

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Campus: University success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity 49:13

23m ago49:13

49:13

In this episode, we sit down with two panellists from Times Higher Education’s Digital Universities Asia 2024 event to talk to them in more detail about how their institutions have embraced advancing digital technologies in different ways – and brought their staff and students along for the ride. Julia Chen is director of the Educational Developmen…

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Campus: How to prepare for university leadership 33:04

12d ago33:04

33:04

This episode of the Campus podcast comes at a time when many UK universities are changing leaders. A total of 30 institutions have either had a new leader start or have begun the process of finding a replacement in 2024, according to a Times Higher Education analysis last month. So, what are the skills and experience that underpin good leadership a…

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Campus: Higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK government 1:06:00

27d ago1:06:00

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With frozen tuition fees, falling international student enrolment and the very real possibility of a university going bankrupt, the UK’s new Labour government has inherited a sector in crisis. The need for fast action is apparent, but where should priorities lie? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on what the sector needs in the …

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

2M ago47:48

47:48

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

2M 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

3M ago43:25

43:25

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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Campus interview: Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of Exeter 33:58

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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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International Women's Day Campus interview: Sian Beilock, president, Dartmouth 22:19

6M 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

6M 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

6M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

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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How to budget as a student 30:42

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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Campus: Microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer? 1:03:21

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M ago41:39

41:39

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

9M ago33:12

33:12

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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Student Icks 26:41

11M 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

11M ago39:36

39:36

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

12M 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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Being a Mature Student at Sunderland 23:40

1y ago23:40

23:40

Mature students make up a large percentage of our intake, so whether you’re 21 or 55, there’s never been a better time to make a change and go after what you really want. If you're over 21 when you commence your studies, UCAS considers you to be mature student age. At Sunderland, we know age is just a number and we'll be with you every ste…

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S2 Ep12: Registrarologue #5: Bonus content – Too Much Information? 12:24

1y ago12:24

12:24

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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Meet your Library Team 17:24

1y ago17:24

17:24

As a University of Sunderland student, you may be studying with us on campus; at one of our partner institutions; in your workplace or online. Whatever your mode of study, the Library is here to support you and help you do your best..By University of Sunderland

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Campus: How technology is reshaping the 21st-century university campus 43:21

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Campus: University success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity 49:13

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Campus: How to prepare for university leadership 33:04

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Campus: Higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK government 1:06:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Campus: Human connection and the student experience 47:54

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Campus: What is open access? 47:44

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

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

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

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How to budget as a student 30:42

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

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In conversation with entrepreneur, Adam Corbally 25:49

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

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

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

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Campus: How to do public engagement 41:39

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

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Student Icks 26:41

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

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Moving in Weekend 30:39

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Being a Mature Student at Sunderland 23:40

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S2 Ep12: Registrarologue #5: Bonus content – Too Much Information? 12:24

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Meet your Library Team 17:24

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