Diversifying and Decolonising the University

In this episode, Catarina Carvalho talks to Ric Crossman about decolonising mathematics. They discuss mathematics, the awarding gap, statistics, assessment and much more.   EPISODE NOTES: Ric Crossman is an Associate Professor (Education Track) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Durham. When not working on decolonisation, he's most likely teaching statistics. Deco...

In this episode, Sara de Sousa talks to Katie Heffron about her doctoral work on decolonising in higher education and the action of 'epistemic disobedience'. EPISODE NOTES: Katie Heffron is a part-time Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) at the University of York's Department for Education, investigating how university staff build their capability to contribute to decolonising knowledge efforts. Her res...

In this episode, Catarina Carvalho talks to Professors Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry about their book Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back . EPISODE NOTES: Aníbal Quijano ( Foundational Essays on the Coloniality of Power ) Primitive Accumulation of capital  Tierra Común Professor Ulises A. Mejias is a critical media theorist, recipient of the State University o...

In this episode, Chris Lloyd talks to Kit Heyam , Jonathan Ward , Rebecca Jane Morgan , and Eva Cheuk-Yin Li about the new open access book ⁠⁠ New and Decolonial Approaches to Gender Nonconformity: Forging A Home For Ourselves (Bloomsbury, 2025). Kit and Jonathan have co-edited the volume, and Rebecca and Eva have chapters within it. We talked about decolonisation and anticolonialism, trans histor...

In this episode ⁠ Pilar Villanueva-Martínez speaks to Mónica Moreno Figueroa about her work on decolonisation, antiracism, and much else. Pilar is a Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Hertfordshire.   EPISODE NOTES:  Mónica G. Moreno Figueroa is a Black-mestiza, Mexican-British, woman,  Professor of Sociology  at the University of Cambridge. She is also a  Fellow in...

In this episode Chris Lloyd talks to AJ Singh about decolonising our mindbodies, rooting our terms in specific material histories, the entanglement of colonialism, ableism, anti-blackness and so much more.   EPISODE NOTES:  AJ Singh (they/he) is South Asian and English, Autistic/ADHD and Transmasc. They are a Neuroscientist, Decolonial Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Write...

In this episode Sara de Sousa talk to Tsitsi Marima and Melissa Cummings about decolonial and diversifying approaches to teaching tourism, events, and hospitality. They discuss their curriculum and teaching changes within the business school at Hertfordshire.   EPISODE NOTES:  Tsitsi Marima is a Senior Lecturer for International Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management. Her r...

In this episode Catarina Carvalho and Sara de Sousa talk to Leon Moosavi about decoloniality, international students, and what he terms the ‘decolonial bandwagon’.   EPISODE NOTES:  ‘The Decolonial Bandwagon and the Dangers of Intellectual Decolonisation’ ‘The Myth of Academic Tolerance: The Stigmatisation of East Asian Students in Western Higher Education’ The  Decolonial Critique...

In this episode Peter D’Sena talks to Kai Fernandes about his walking tours of Porto, Portugal; race and tourism; and the interpersonal dimensions of his work. EPISODE NOTES: Born and raised in Porto, Kai Fernandes is the son of white parents and a sister of black women. He has a degree in Social Psychology and studies and thinking about social issues related to racism are his greatest passion. He...

In this episode ⁠Hanh Doan talks to some of her PGCE music students (now qualified teachers) about diversifying and decolonising the music curriculum. The students are Olivia Celoleskaj, Lewis White and David Woods. The dialogue is interspersed with Hanh reading Nathan Holder’s poem ‘If I Were a Racist'. FURTHER RESOURCES: Nathan Holder’s ⁠ If I Were a Racist ⁠ EPISODE NOTES: Hanh Doan is &nb...

In this episode (the second of two parts), ⁠⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dan McQuillan⁠ about all things artificial intelligence. Please go back and listen to part 1 if you haven't already, as the conversation picks up from there! FURTHER RESOURCES: ⁠- Dan's book, Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence⁠ . - ⁠Dan's website⁠ . EPISODE NOTES: Dr Dan McQuillan is a...

In this episode (the first of two parts), ⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠ Dan McQuillan about all things artificial intelligence. The second part of the interview will drop soon! FURTHER RESOURCES: - Dan's book, Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence . - Dan's website . EPISODE NOTES: Dr Dan McQuillan is a Lecturer in Creative & Social Computing at Goldsmiths Unive...

In this episode, you'll hear updates from the following University of Hertfordshire staff members about their New Years' teaching resolutions. Below are some of the resources/texts mentioned in the first episode. If you've not listened to the first part of this, or want a refresher - EP 10 - go back and listen now! In order: ⁠Karen Clark⁠ , ⁠Earle Abrahamson⁠ , ⁠Kathleen Tripp⁠ , ⁠Kaja Franck⁠ , ⁠...

In this episode (the second of two parts), ⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠ talks to ⁠Mustafa Ali⁠ about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big tech. This picks up from where the first part left off, so please go back and listen to that one if you haven't already. We also asked Mustafa, after the episode, to send us a reading list that might appear on his proposed 101 course, 'How the World Was Mad...

In this episode (the first of two parts), Catarina Carvalho talks to Mustafa Ali about the possibilities of decolonising, representation, and racial awarding gaps. Part 2 talks more explicitly about tech and computing - that episode will drop next week. FURTHER RESOURCES: Mustafa Ali, 'A Brief Introduction to Decolonial Computing' Mustafa Ali, 'Towards a Decolonial Computing' EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Mu...

In this episode, Sara de Sousa talks to Oli Belas and Neil Hopkins about the philosophy of education, including curriculum co-creation and student-led assessment design. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: Ivan Illich, Deschooling Society Eve Tuck and Wayne Yang, 'Decolonisation is Not a Metaphor' EPISODE NOTES: Dr O...

In this episode, Helen Barefoot talks to Daniel Akinbosede about racism in the sciences, the awarding gap between white students and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and the racist barriers within the academic pipeline. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: Daniel's article, 'Science Curricula...

In this episode,  ⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠  talks to Cátia Gonçalves about sexism in STEM subjects and getting women into the Sciences. Please take care while listening and look at Victim Support's website for help and information. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: Cátia's podcast , Linkedin , Google Scholar G...

In this episode, Catarina Carvalho talks to Mark Martin about inclusive educational spaces, Ed Tech, students as learners, and more. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: ⁠Mark Martin, My Teaching Routine ⁠Web⁠  /  ⁠Twitter⁠  /  ⁠LinkedIn⁠ EPISODE NOTES: Mark Martin aka @Urban_Teacher is Assistant P...

In this episode, Siobhan Bygate talks to Reverend Fiona Souter about faith, creating open and inclusive environments on campus, and a diverse student cohort. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: ⁠ University of Hertfordshire Chaplaincy EPISODE NOTES: Reverend Fiona Souter is University Chaplain at the University of He...

In this episode, you'll hear from the following University of Hertfordshire staff members. Below are some of the resources/texts mentioned. In order: Karen Clark , Earle Abrahamson , Kathleen Tripp , Cheryl Holman , Kaja Franck , Siobhan Bygate , Derek Ong , Ivan Phillips , Hạnh Đoan , Helen Barefoot , Angela Traill , Sarah Flynn . Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit o...

In this episode Peter D'Sena talks to Lucas Lachaise about diversification in the French university context. They talk about English language teaching, laïcité, and broader diversity initiatives. Please ⁠leave us feedback about the show via this link⁠ . ⁠Visit our website for more resources⁠ . FURTHER RESOURCES: The racial awarding gap Laïcité in France EPISODE NOTES: Lucas Lachaize (he/him) holds...

In this episode  Vivian Umossoh-Ime  talks to  Vida Doulgas  about diversifying and decolonising the social work programme at Hertfordshire. They discuss Eurocentric models of healthcare as well as issues of safeguarding and engaging with student feedback. FURTHER RESOURCES: Julia Warrener and Vida Douglas,  “Black Lives Matter in Higher Education” Shula Ramon and Darja Za...

In this episode  Catarina Carvalho  talks to political scientist  Aidan McGarry  about Roma communities, contemporary social inequalities, and what we can do to reach out beyond the academy.   FURTHER RESOURCES: Aidan McGarry,  “Roma as a Political Identity: Exploring Representations of Roma in Europe” Aidan McGarry and Timofey Agarin,  “Unpacking the Roma Partic...

In this episode, Gertrude Acheampong talks to Frederica Brooksworth about decolonising fashion in African Higher Education. They discuss Frederica’s work, approaching colonial legacies in the fashion industry, and her new book Fashion Marketing in Emerging Economies.    FURTHER RESOURCES: Council for International African Fashion Education  (CIAFE)   EPISODE NOTES:  ...