On this episode of the Humans of Hope Podcast, we spoke to Caroline Wakefield who is an Associate Professor, Assistant Head and Subject Lead for Sport & Physical Education and Sport Psychology. Caroline spoke to us about her educational journey and how sport was the academic discipline she wanted to study and teach. We also discussed International Women's Day, including this year's theme of Choose to Challenge, and what that means to Caroline, particularly in the field of Sport. We hope you enjoy the episode! 

This week we spoke to Tom Sykes, Lecturer in Music Performance. Tom spoke to us about how his family background influenced his career in Music, misconceptions around studying music academically and the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

This week we spoke to lecturer in Mathematics Graham Reeve. Graham spoke to us about how Mathematics can actually be a creative subject, the concept of infinity and that although Mathematics might seem a bit scary, don't be afraid of it! If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

This week we spoke with Taras Khomych who is a Lecturer in Theology at Hope. He spoke to us about his journey from an atheist to a Catholic priest whilst growing up in the communist Soviet Union. He also gave us a really interesting fact about how Theology and Science interlink! If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

This week we sat down for a chat with Lecturer in Education Studies, Carly Bagelman. Carly spoke to us about how her journey into education started with politics in Canada, how we have all had our own experience of education and her thoughts on what needs to be done when decolonising the curriculum. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

On this episode we spoke with Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition, Dr Richard Webb. Richard spoke to us about how his experience as a chef resulted in him going down the untraditional path of getting into academia, as well as why nutrition is such an engaging subject to study. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

For this episode we sat down and spoke to James Malone, a Senior Lecturer in Coaching Science on the Sport and Physical Education course. James spoke to us about his journey through sport from starting out as an intern, to where he is today, as well as some advice for anyone considering this course. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

On this episode we spoke to Head of subject and lecturer in Early Childhood, Clionagh Boyle. She told us about her route into Early Childhood through changing policy and supporting women, how Early Childhood is a vibrant, changing and eclectic subject and how it has been influenced by neuroscience. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

We spoke to Hope’s Senior Lecturer in Dance, Rachel Sweeney, about where her interest in Dance originated from, how the City of Liverpool plays a part in the subject and the benefits of studying a combined honours degree and where it can take you. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!

On this episode we spoke to Associate Professor Bryce Evans who told us about how his culture and identity influenced his interest into History, his current research into food and aviation and some all round tips for those who are interested in studying History. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, press play!