Changing The World

By University of Leeds

What's Changing The World about?

In this new monthly series from the University of Leeds, Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk is joined by guests from across the organisation, and shares perspectives and insights on how we can change the world – through our behaviour, leadership, research and teaching.

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Changing The World episodes:

01.09.2023
World Changers: Chemical pollution knows no borders
Chemical pollution knows no borders: Global problems need global solutionsDr Laura Carter’s research has found hazardous traces of chemicals in plants, soil and water from Yorkshire to remote rivers in Nepal. Now she’s creating an international network of academics, industry...
10.06.2022
World Changers: Reimagining Impact
Reimagining impact: Creating an entrepreneurial education that makes a differenceThe desire to make a difference sits at the very heart of the University of Leeds’s new ten-year strategy. Its ambition is to train the next generation of global citizens and...
09.21.2022
World Changers: Becoming an ‘Irregular’ Art School
Becoming an ‘Irregular’ Art School: Collaborating with learning disabled artists to innovate inclusive arts development and education A new project at the University of Leeds is seeking to boost the recognition and celebration of learning disabled artists. Working closely with...
07.13.2022
World Changers: Digital transformation begins with people. How do we become digitally literate?
Digital transformation begins with people. How do we become digitally literate? Digital transformation is at the heart of the University of Leeds’ vision for the next ten years. This transformation will enhance students’ learning and enrich research activity, as well...
06.20.2022
World Changers: Why do we need a compassionate campus? And how do we get there?
Why do we need a compassionate campus? And how do we get there? For students and staff to thrive at university and beyond, we need a campus culture where everyone feels they belong. This is about how we teach as much as what we...
05.06.2022
World Changers: Not ‘hard to reach’ but ‘hardly reached’ Empowering communities by engaging them in research
Not ‘hard to reach’ but ‘hardly reached’ Empowering communities by engaging them in research When Jasjit Singh was researching media portrayals of British Sikhs, he wanted to make sure his research was a true representation of the people whose lives...
04.14.2022
World Changers: Can digital technology open up university education for all?
Can digital technology open up university education for all? In this World changers episode, Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk speaks to Dr Bronwen Swinnerton. Digital technology is often promised as the key to widening participation in university education for more students....
03.30.2022
World Changers: What if the drugs don’t work?
What if the drugs don’t work? Solutions start with communities In this World changers episode, Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk speaks to Dr Jessica Mitchell. Infections that would have quickly killed us a hundred years ago are rarely a cause for...
03.15.2022
World Changers: A university without walls
A university without walls: How St Gemma’s Hospice and the University of Leeds joined forces to transform end of life care. In this World changers episode, Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk speaks to Dr Lucy Ziegler. Lucy Ziegler’s research in...
08.02.2021
The case for active learning with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley
Beyond the transmission of facts to a whole new level of understanding - how problem-based active learning can boost university students' learning. What is the purpose of a university education, particularly in an age of life-long learning? In...
06.28.2021
Is there a finish line for universities? With Professor Simone Buitendijk and Dr Cheryl Hurst
University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk sits down with Dr Cheryl Hurst, a research fellow who specialises in gender and inequality, leadership and organisational change. Recorded in March 2021, their wide-reaching conversation looks at Simone’s journey to becoming the University of...
05.17.2021
Is it ok to disagree? Learning from the discomfort of conflict
In the latest episode of the 'Changing the World' series, University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk and Deputy Director of Communications Fridey Cordingley discuss conflict. We all experience conflict in many areas of our lives - and at universities,...
03.30.2021
The problem with perfectionism
What is wrong with wanting to deliver perfect work, with wanting to be flawless at what we do? The short answer is: a lot. In this podcast from the University of Leeds, Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk discusses perfectionism with Alexandra...
03.07.2021
International Women's Day: Leading Leeds
To mark International Women’s Day, Simone is joined by Dr Cheryl Hurst – a research fellow at the University of Leeds Business School who specialises in gender and inequality, leadership and organisational change. Their conversation looks at Simone’s journey to...
03.01.2021
Becoming a values-based organisation, with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley
In this new series from the University of Leeds, Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk is joined by Fridey Cordingley, Deputy Director of Communications, to discuss her blog, ‘Confessions of a leader in a time of crisis’. Much has been written in...
02.01.2021
The importance of listening, with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley
In this new series from the University of Leeds, Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk is joined by Fridey Cordingley, Deputy Director of Communications, to discuss her latest blog all around the theme of listening. You can read the blog in full...

What's Changing The World about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Changing The World episodes:

World Changers: Chemical pollution knows no borders

World Changers: Reimagining Impact

World Changers: Becoming an ‘Irregular’ Art School

World Changers: Digital transformation begins with people. How do we become digitally literate?

World Changers: Why do we need a compassionate campus? And how do we get there?

World Changers: Not ‘hard to reach’ but ‘hardly reached’ Empowering communities by engaging them in research

World Changers: Can digital technology open up university education for all?

World Changers: What if the drugs don’t work?

World Changers: A university without walls

The case for active learning with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley

Is there a finish line for universities? With Professor Simone Buitendijk and Dr Cheryl Hurst

Is it ok to disagree? Learning from the discomfort of conflict

The problem with perfectionism

International Women's Day: Leading Leeds

Becoming a values-based organisation, with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley

The importance of listening, with Professor Simone Buitendijk and Fridey Cordingley