BILT Broadcast

'It's all about learning from each other, as much as it's about learning from us'. In this episode, BILT's Amy Palmer interviews the PGCAP team about the new course and teaching online, practising what you preach and their use of formative assessment on the course.

In this interview, BILT Student Fellow Rhona Wilkinson talks with Jini Agbu, the President of the AfroLit Society. View the full transcript https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-jini-agbu-podcast-and-transcript/ Rhona and Jini explore the importance of providing a platform to voices who are excluded in the mainstream university curriculum, why decolonisation matters and...

In the first Decolonisng the Curriculum interview BILT Student Fellow Rhona Wilkinson talks with Lauren Hutfield, a final year Politics and International Relations student. View the full transcript https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-2/ Lauren worked with others within the University of Bristol’s School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) to initia...

We had some technical difficulties with one of the mics, but that didn't stop this interesting discussion between BILT Student Fellows Chloe and Jonny and TESTA researcher Dr Isabel Hopwood-Stephens. View the full transcript on the BILT blog https://bilt.online/peer-relationships-in-online-learning-podcast-and-transcript/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. This may be biased because it's my area of study, but this was my favourite interview. I talk to Dr. Olivia Maynard, from the Psychology department, about her research in drugs and alcohol, how she got into Psych...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this mini episode, Jess enjoys a delicious cup of tea and chats to Dr. Thomas Jordan about how he got in to maths and what actually *is* maths. Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: w...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this weeks episode, Jess chats with Dr. Humphrey Bourne from the Department of Management. They discuss cows, strategy, and the difference between management and business. Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. This episode, Jess talks to Thea Morgan from the Civil Engineering department. They talk about Engineering Design, what exactly is "Design", how do you go about teaching it, and why Thea loves it so darn much! En...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess talks to James Norman from Civil Engineering about what exactly Civil Engineering is, why he loves concrete, and why architects shouldn't get all the credit! This episode was recorded in Cof...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess speaks to Peter Peasey of the Theatre Department. They talk about how Peter got into Theatre, how Theatre applies to every day life, what Peter is researching for his PhD, and the politics o...

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess speaks to Dr. David Bernhard from the Department of Computer Science. They talk about how David got into Computer Science, the progression of it over the years, why he enjoys it, and he even...

Podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In the FIRST. EVER. EPISODE. Jess briefly talks about why she wanted to start the podcast and why you should listen to it. Supported by BILT: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-future...

On this episode about "Figuring Things Out" I am joined by the BILT Student Fellows, Emily, Marnie, and Toby, to talk about their experiences of job rejection and what they learnt upon reflection.

On this episode, I am joined by recent UOB alumni and current Multifaith Chaplaincy assistant Sophie Mitchell to talk about the challenges of adapting community-oriented spaces and services for staff and students during the lockdown. We touch on the importance of developing a sense of belonging through welcoming spaces and how we plan on navigating a difficult graduate market.

In my first (remote) podcast, I am joined by Gigi founder of the University's Cancer Coffee Mornings to talk about a timely and ever-pressing theme: Grief and Illness. Gigi movingly opens up about her experiences of grief whilst studying at UOB. She talks about the mixed experience: from absolute devastation and anger to personal growth and renewed appreciation. She offers some helpful advice to s...

In this episode, I talk with co-founder of Bristol's Men's Talk Group, Isaac Haigh, about his experiences of mental strain, suspending his studies, and focusing on taking care of his mental fitness in the process.

In episode three of Voicing Vulnerability in Higher Education, I speak Bristol SU's very own UG Education Officer Hillary Gyebi-Ababio! We ruminate over the radical shifts in culture as one enters a new university, being a minority student, and cultivating honest conversations about emotional struggle.

In our recent Voicing Vulnerabilities podcast we delved into the experiences of those negotiating the transition from year abroad to the return to Bristol. We talk about imposter syndrome, the relationship between infrequent but weighty assessments and feelings of 'academic guilt', the significance of giving collaborative presentations in the curriculum as a way of forging lasting friendships, and...

Eleanor Johnston, the winner of the Best History Dissertation Prize 2019, joins me to talk about her experiences of vulnerability whilst preparing her dissertation concerning the 'Politics of Feeling'.

Episode 24: Student Fellows Takeover - Looking back at the year. by Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching

Amy Palmer hosts this (largely unedited!) episode with BILT Academic Fellows Zoe Palmer, James Norman and Christian Spielmann, where they discuss the recent changes to their teaching, what has worked (and what hasn't) and what they hope to take forward to next year.

Our Student Fellows (Owen Barlow, Emily Kinder, Toby Roberts and Marnie Woodmeade) discuss their experience of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they've been affected.

Amy Palmer and Sarah Davies catch up on the latest developments in education at Bristol during the coronavirus outbreak, discussing online teaching and assessment methods and where you can get help and support.

Dave Jarman hosts the latest episode of the podcast and is joined by guests Lauren Ellse from Basecamp and Simon Bates and Michael Dicker from Acctuation Lab (https://actuationlab.com/), who discuss their experiences of start-ups and spin-offs working within a University research area.

What is the key to successful entrepreneurship? What part does curiosity play? What skills are employers looking for? These questions and more are answered in this episode hosted by Dave Jarman with Jo Hutchings as guest.