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Campus Talks by Times Higher Education

Campus by Times Higher Education

100 episodes

Campus Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Times Higher Education. We talk to academics and administrators at universities around the world to share advice, insights and solutions addressing the big questions facing higher education today. Gather academic career advice and tips to improve your teaching, research practices, writing and public engagement work, alongside discussions on the most pressing issues in global HE.

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  1. Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class

    · 39 min · Episode 278

    Learning science has moved university teaching on from lecturers pouring knowledge into students’ heads. Today, effective educators see two-way engagement and participation as key drivers of learning. Pedagogies such…

  2. Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

    · 33 min · Episode 277

    Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them - - -…

  3. Campus Talks: How is AI affecting open research?

    · 59 min · Episode 275

    As open research moves closer to the mainstream, how it is practised is also responding to broader changes in technology and the research ecosystem. Uses of generative AI – to synthesise data, write academic papers and…

  4. Campus Talks: Academic career advice from a university leader, ‘Be curious, be useful, bring evidence’

    · 36 min · Episode 274

    While academia offers some well-trodden career paths – from PhD then post-doc to lecturer, professor, departmental head and ultimately into university leadership – there are plenty of alternative routes to success in…

  5. Campus Talks: Backwards course design – from learning outcomes to assessment to activities

    · 37 min · Episode 273

    An expert in student-centred instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision When course…

  6. Campus Talks: Want to think bigger and achieve more? Then collaborate – a leading academic makes the case for collective research

    · 39 min · Episode 272

    A world leading data visualisation expert talks about leading the global Human Reference Atlas initiative and how collaboration enables researchers to think far bigger - - - “Oftentimes it's said that if you want to…

  7. Campus Talks: How co-creation and interdisciplinarity enrich university outreach

    · 33 min · Episode 271

    Outreach is the way in which universities share their research and expertise with groups beyond the institution. Think school visits, science demonstrations, workshops, campus tours, online resources, summer school or…

  8. Campus Talks: The strengths that multilingualism brings to universities

    · 31 min · Episode 270

    In a globalised world, and the increased internationalisation of higher education, multilingualism can be a key strength for universities. The ability to communicate in more than one language has cognitive and learning…

  9. Campus Talks: How can universities nudge students and staff towards greener choices

    · 47 min · Episode 269

    A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habits. --- To reach net zero, institutions need to shift the behaviour of their whole…

  10. Campus interview: Alain Pompilus of the University of Florida on how to better understand - and connect with - current and prospective students

    · 25 min · Episode 268

    How can universities develop sophisticated systems for data sharing and analysis that can guide communications and student services? Alain Pompilus was tasked with putting such a system in place and shares lessons from…

  11. Campus Talks: Why being a queer researcher ‘means speaking truth to power’

    · 45 min · Episode 267

    The challenges of being an LGBTQ+ researcher in the US have multiplied since Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Funding cuts, closures of LGBTQ+ resource centres on campus, attacks on trans rights and backtracks…

  12. Campus Talks: What does ‘AI across the curriculum’ look like in practice?

    · 43 min · Episode 266

    We find out how one US institution has led the way in embedding AI across all its majors and what has been learnt in the process --- Many universities are now racing to embed AI literacy across their curricula and…

  13. Campus Talks: How to create university assessments that serve learning

    · 43 min · Episode 265

    What purpose does, or should, assessment serve? How can educators shift the focus of assessment towards feedback? Who is really driving higher education’s unhelpful obsession with grades? And how does GenAI affect all…

  14. Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor

    · 42 min · Episode 264

    Effective graduate supervision depends on a suite of interpersonal, technical and disciplinary skills, but many scholars enter into this complex, years-long role with only a small toolkit left over from their own…

  15. Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education

    · 45 min · Episode 263

    Disabled students make up the biggest minority group in US and UK higher education, accounting for about a fifth of undergraduates in both countries. While efforts to improve access to higher education for disabled…

  16. Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder

    · 40 min · Episode 262

    Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin out company. Academics are specialists in their disciplines and research areas but very few have any…

  17. Campus Talks: How to maximise the essential relationships between university academic and professional services staff

    · 34 min · Episode 261

    The relationship between academic staff and their professional services colleagues is key to delivering on universities’ goals of high-quality student experience and knowledge creation. Today, it’s more strategic…

  18. Campus Talks: The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland

    · 40 min · Episode 260

    STEM study and research are responsible for much of humanity’s most transformative knowledge and technology. Discoveries and products that emerge from STEM will continue to define how we live now and in the future.…

  19. News Talks: Will the next Horizon Europe support 'bigger, better, stronger' global collaboration?

    · 32 min · Episode 259

    As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amidst…

  20. Campus Talks: The crucial skill of self-editing for academics

    · 40 min · Episode 258

    So, you’ve finished writing your book, the ideas are on the page and all that’s left is to send your opus off to the publisher, right? Not so fast. In between draft and submission is the revising stage, one that many…

  21. News Talks: Is MRes recruitment exploiting UK international student visa rules?

    · 18 min · Episode 257

    The number of international students enrolled on masters by research (MRes) courses more than doubled in the year after the government introduced a ban on dependent visas for other courses, new figures revealed this…

  22. Campus Talks: What lies behind the success - or failure - of international branch campuses?

    · 46 min · Episode 256

    International branch campuses are back in the spotlight with countries including India, Vietnam and Greece opening to foreign institutions for the first time. And with international student flows coming under pressure…

  23. News Talks: University of Sussex v the Office for Students – what could it mean for UK higher education?

    · 23 min · Episode 255

    We discuss why the University of Sussex has mounted a legal challenge against a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to uphold freedom of speech. The case, being heard in the high court…

  24. Campus Talks: ‘Use your brain!’ And other pointers from a seasoned computer scientist on using AI in research

    · 39 min · Episode 254

    In the last decade, the computational power of AI has grown exponentially – doubling every six months since 2010 for some well-known tools. This, in tandem with more sophisticated machine learning models and increases…

  25. Campus Talks: How to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower

    · 36 min · Episode 253

    When students start university or return for a new semester, stressors such as cost of living and worries about academic performance or future job insecurity can exacerbate anxiety or other mental health issues. So,…

  26. Campus Talks: The value of arts and humanities

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 252

    The arts and humanities bring multiple benefits to students, and society as a whole, but are often dismissed as lacking value by policymakers when pitted against STEM subjects. In this episode of Campus talks, a…

  27. Campus Talks: How to make co-creation work in your teaching

    · 34 min · Episode 251

    It is a truth (almost) universally acknowledged, that students should sit at the heart of – and take an active role – in their learning. By inviting students to work with their teachers to shape course materials,…

  28. Campus Talks: The real-world power of soft skills

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 250

    How do universities ensure their programmes and curricula meet the demands from industry, government – and students themselves – for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Skills – whether you…

  29. Campus Talks: Why teaching with AI is ‘like a giant field experiment’

    · 34 min · Episode 249

    Her ability to engage with leading-edge technology has long set Jenny Moffett apart, whether that’s her early embrace of the potential of online education for professional development or using immersive technology to…

  30. Campus Talks: The role of universities as bastions of free speech and open debate in polarised times

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 248

    As centres of learning, universities should be places where ideas, opinions and beliefs can be openly discussed, challenged and interrogated. They also have a duty of care to ensure their diverse community students and…

  31. Campus Talks: The future of doctoral research funding for arts and humanities

    · 47 min · Episode 247

    Arts and humanities scholars in the UK are feeling embattled as the current government focus appears to be firmly trained upon STEM. This makes the hunt for funding for doctorates and early career research in the arts…

  32. Campus Talks: How to unlock motivation and beat procrastination in your students and yourself

    · 56 min · Episode 246

    Motivation is key to getting stuff done – whether that “stuff” relates to your work, studies, hobbies or simply answering a Whatsapp message. For academics, working on long-term research projects while also teaching…

  33. Campus Talks: Why ‘grit’ and knowing when to say ‘no’ are vital skills in academia today

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 245

    While stimulating and rewarding, academic careers present numerous challenges that require resilience and determination from those who wish to remain in the academy. The job precarity now so common across higher…

  34. Campus interview: Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University on educating career-ready graduates

    · 32 min · Episode 243

    How can universities equip students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a job market that is ever changing and increasingly difficult to forecast? The answer, Thomas Jefferson University…

  35. Campus Talks: What today’s hyper-connected students need from their first weeks on campus

    · 37 min · Episode 244

    This episode of Campus Talks heads back to school. As millions of freshmen prepare to start university – whether that’s on campus or online – we look at what institutions can do to make the transition to higher…

  36. Campus Talks: Getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 242

    Equity, diversity and inclusion work in higher education is under growing scrutiny, in some cases outright attack, most notably in the US. So, on this week’s podcast we spoke to two experts in EDI – or DEI as it is…

  37. Campus Talks: Are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education?

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 241

    Critical thinking is one of the most lauded graduate skillsets, praised by academics, sought after by employers and upheld as a solution to many contemporary challenges from AI to polarisation. But are universities…

  38. Campus Talks: Using social media not as a tool but as a teacher in higher education

    · 47 min · Episode 240

    Whether you love it, tolerate it, are a master of a compelling Bluesky thread or struggle with a LinkedIn update, social media has become an inescapable part of academia and university life. But it’s complicated. On…

  39. Campus Talks: University libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 239

    We discuss the changing role of the university library, and librarian, and learn how these often iconic institutions are not just responding to change but actively seeking out new opportunities to improve their…

  40. Campus Talks: What does it take to successfully commercialise research?

    · 57 min · Episode 238

    A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the market. Most academics want their work to have an impact and one route to achieving this…

  41. Campus Talks: Actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate change

    · 57 min · Episode 237

    As complex organisations, universities need to examine their many and varied functions when seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and advance sustainability. For many, the easier changes have been made so, looking…

  42. Campus talks: The complex factors that drive students’ sense of belonging

    · 29 min · Episode 236

    A sense of belonging is particularly valuable in higher education, where feeling valued, respected and part of a community are connected to students’ academic achievement, retention and well-being. But belonging…

  43. Campus talks: The secrets of effective policy engagement - from two academics who have worked in government

    · 57 min · Episode 235

    Hear from two academic policy experts, one in the UK and one in the US, who discuss the most effective ways that researchers can share their expertise with politicians and civil servants. We speak to: Michael Sanders…

  44. Campus talks: Why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 234

    Hear why an international approach to higher education research and teaching is vital to building a better future and solving global challenges. We speak to two academic experts to learn about effective institutional…

  45. Campus podcast: How to look after yourself in higher education

    · 27 min · Episode 233

    For this episode, we asked academics and university staff from around the world to share their own strategies for staying positive, healthy and maintaining balance in a sector in which stress and overwork are…

  46. Campus podcast: How to achieve research excellence – and protect it

    · 58 min · Episode 232

    The delivery of quality research is central to the mission of most universities. But there is more to research excellence than headline-grabbing “ground-breaking” discoveries. This podcast episode explores what good…

  47. Campus podcast: The tricky relationship between assessment and learning

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 231

    Assessment is a cornerstone of most modern education systems, and yet is it strictly necessary? If it is, what purpose should it serve and, thus, how should it be designed and delivered? In seeking to answer these…

  48. Campus podcast: Why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research

    · 57 min · Episode 230

    Complex problems cannot be solved if examined only through a narrow lens. Enter interdisciplinarity. It is now widely accepted that drawing on varied expertise and perspectives is the only way we can understand and…

  49. Campus: Pros and cons of AI in higher education

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 229

    How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment. These…

  50. Campus: A brighter future for academic publishing

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 228

    Learn about new models in academic publishing that could better serve academia by helping scholars get their work into the public sphere more readily, removing financial barriers for authors and readers and…

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