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How does an academic get started in podcasting? Why would they want to get behind the mic? How can it benefit their scholarship and career? Following on from a very busy academic podcasting workshop at SETU, Stacey Copeland of the University of Groningen joined Jenny O’Connor and Bruce Wardrop (both SETU) and 9plus host Rob O’Connor in studio to reflect on the session while thoughts were fresh in their heads.

This workshop was funded by the National Forum for Teaching & Learning Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) scheme. https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/funding/#!/Funding-Calls

LinkedIn profiles if you wish to follow up with any of the people on the podcast:

A number of sources/materials are referenced throughout the conversation, which you can find here.

Websites

Books

Podcasts

Jenny references two episodes of her podcast The Nerve during the conversation, which are worth listening to: 

Bruce talks about the Irish Sports and Exercise Science Association podcast, which can be found here https://podfollow.com/1718947005/

Rob talks about some “complex” or “hi-fi” audio piece. This documentary is a good example. ‘Gianluca Wants a Record Player’ https://pod.fo/e/f09f2

What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Where does it all come from? Why are we talking about it so much? What effect does it have on individuals and society? What can we do about it?

All of these questions (and more) are explored in a fascinating discussion between John Balfe (SETU), Steph Hanlon (Carlow College) and 9plus host Rob O’Connor (SETU).

LinkedIn profiles if you wish to follow up with any of the people:

A number of sources/materials are referenced throughout the conversation, which you can find here.

Debunking Misconceptions About Refugee Men in Ireland: A Research-Based Approach by John Balfe https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunking-misconceptions-refugee-men-ireland-approach-john-balfe-l71tc

Responding to Roscrea - Addressing the Immigration Debate in Ireland: A Thorough Analysis by John Balfe https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/responding-roscrea-addressing-immigration-debate-ireland-john-balfe-omfae/

Weaponizing Violence Against Women: The Far-Right’s Use of Moral Panics and the Politics of Fear by Stephanie Hanlon https://rupture.ie/articles/weaponizing-violence-against-women-the-far-rights-use-of-moral-panics

Equitas. EDI in Practice in Higher Education Conference https://tus.ie/edi/practice-in-higher-education-conference/

Naomi Klein's Book 'Doppelgänger - a trip into the mirror world' - Link to Penguin publishers here - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453962/doppelganger-by-klein-naomi/9780241621301 It is also available as an audiobook to those who subscribe on Spotify.

Paulo Freire’s “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” - a good summary of the concepts is here on the UCC website https://praxisucc.ie/3299/

The book is also available here on Easons - https://www.easons.com/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paulo-freire-9780241301111

Douglas, K. M., & Sutton, R. M. (2018). Why conspiracy theories matter: A social psychological analysis. European Review of Social Psychology, 29(1), 256–298. https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2018.1537428

Jolley, D. and Douglas, K.M., 2014. The social consequences of conspiracism: Exposure to conspiracy theories decreases intentions to engage in politics and to reduce one's carbon footprint. British Journal of Psychology, 105(1), pp.35-56. https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjop.12018?casa_token=af96TGua2UYAAAAA%3ACN93eG8fgqxPf9w-cswY-WsAdX35Nx31Amy5nv-Ic5_cfhjUfyGgqWhCYb_EK56uSrD2auz26fWgsw0

Bogo, M., & Wayne, J. (2013). The Implicit Curriculum in Social Work Education: The Culture of Human Interchange. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(1), 2–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2012.746951

John Milton - As Satan famously declares in Paradise Lost: “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven” (1.263). A link to the poem - https://poets.org/poem/paradise-lost-book-i-lines-221-270

Johnny Rotten's quote from Rise by 'Public Image Limited' - "Anger is an energy' lyric - https://youtu.be/Vq7JSic1DtM

Lynn Ruane speaking on the spent conviction reform in full context that was shortened on Tiktok - video in full context - https://youtu.be/H_GhyEvFXqM

Finally, when finding you groove in academia here is a good visual - "The Homer ass grove' - https://youtu.be/iSVMW3jZcg4?si=wUPdAafjBMoB1IWr

Engineering lecturer PJ Cregg recently delivered a captivating talk exploring the intersection of science and art through photography. In this episode, PJ and Rob O’Connor delve into various physical laws depicted in photography, including light reflections and refractions, crepuscular rays (rays of sunlight), and rainbows. They also discuss PJ's research on topics ranging from Claude Shannon’s Information Theory to James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, highlighting the connections between the arts and the sciences.

This episode is inspired by the Mathematics and Physics Seminar series, which has been a cornerstone of intellectual discourse in SETU (and previously WIT and WRTC) since the 1980s (estimated).

• To join the mailing list or enquire about the Mathematics & Physics Seminar series contact Morgan Robson [email protected] or Nikos Georgiou[email protected]
• For those interested in observing and understanding various natural optical phenomena, PJ recommends M. Minnaert, The Nature of Light & Colour in the open air. (1954) Dover.
• PJ’s talk on tides – How Much Do The Planets Influence The Tides? – is available on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY9VIua3n6Y
• PJ Cregg’s profile on the SETU website https://www.setu.ie/staff/pj-cregg
• Rob O’Connor profile on the SETU website https://www.setu.ie/staff/robert-oconnor

Led by the double-act of Dr. Tom Farrelly (MTU) and Ken McCarthy (SETU), we discuss the N-TUTORR project, which seeks to transform student experience of higher education in the Technological University sector nationally. We delve into some of Tom’s recent research around the use of Artificial Intelligence systems in education and also discuss the Gasta presentation style, championed by Tom.

Here are some links to resources mentioned during the podcast:

Autonomous Systems are the jumping off point for this podcast episode with Indrakshi Dey of the Walton Institute at SETU. We talk about how computer science research is progressing in this area, encompassing the world of AI and forming links with partners across all disciplines. This leads on to a chat about how we (humans) tend to anthropomorphise Artificial Intelligence systems. We also discuss Indrakshi’s career to date and how being a woman of colour has given her unique insight across the sector.

Here are some links if you wish to follow up the podcast:

As we approach International Women’s Day, we discuss the Roses From The Heart project which explores the stories of women and young girls forcibly transported to Australia from places like Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries. Artist Dr. Christina Henri describes how her project came about and the impact it has had over its 20 year life span. Christina was in Waterford to link up with partners in SETU and the wider community in Waterford.

Here are some links to resources mentioned during the podcast:

We talk about all things “open access” with David Kane from the SETU library. David talks about how research was published in the past and explains why there’s been a shift towards open access publishing over the last number of years. He describes various models of open access publishing and talks about how your University’s library can likely help you achieve open access publishing. The concept of citation is also discussed, which may be especially useful for undergraduate students or individuals new to research.

Here are some links to resources mentioned during the podcast:

In this episode, we have an interview with Nick McCarthy and David Devaney about sustainability and land sciences. Both are members of the EIRC (Eco-Innovation Research Centre) at SETU. Nick’s specialist area is forestry and David’s is agriculture and soil science. They talk about some of the climate change challenges facing Ireland (and the world!) and how science is helping us create more sustainable models for biodiversity, agriculture and forestry management. Nick and David are both enthusiastic speakers who really engage with the topics. Rob also learns some stuff, such as what the word “silviculture” means and the difference between agriculture and horticulture!

·       Information on the Echo-Innovation Research Centre (EIRC) is available https://www.wit.ie/research/centres_and_groups/Eco_Innovation_Centre1   

·       Dr. Nick McCarthy’s staff profile https://www.wit.ie/about_wit/contact_us/staff_directory/nicholas_mccarthy

·       Dr. David Devaney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-devaney-wit/

Embarking on an educational journey as a 'mature' student (officially over 23 years old) can be a daunting experience. But how does this transition manifest in the postgraduate realm? In this episode, we feature two PhD students, Steve Daly and Nicola Briggs, who chose to return to education later in life. Both have progressed beyond their undergraduate studies and have delved into the realm of research.

Steve and Nicola share their enthusiasm for their research projects focused on physical health and activity. Beyond discussing their academic pursuits, they reflect on the profound impact of returning to education on their personal and family lives.

You can learn more about the projects discussed in the podcast at these websites:

In this episode we talk about Science Week and the SURE Network. Science Week is a European initiative supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to promote science and scientific enquiry among the entire population. The SURE Network is a group that enhances practice in scientific disciplines at Undergraduate levels across Ireland. Both of these initiatives aim to make science more accessible for people away from the post-graduate sphere.

The panel is made up of Sheila Donegan from SETU’s CALMAST group (working directly on Science Week), Claire Lennon who works with the SURE Network and Emma Kearney, a recent SETU graduate who took part in last year’s SURE conference.