Talking around the library tree

Learning Development, Lancaster University

In this series, we hear our student writing mentorsdiscussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for any student in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for people new to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as an informal source of guidance.

Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Development team (Chief creator: Imogen Sanderson). Credits: Sarah Robin, Anisha Varughese, Yaashi Sharma, Yuki Zhu, Luke Parkinson, Luke Howarth, and Carla Basha.

In ‘Critical Reading’, listen to Imogen have a conversationwith Anisha, Yuki, and Luke, about the concept of criticality in reading. They talk about the complexities of criticality, and common misconceptions. The mentors give advice on how you can approach criticality and become a criticalreader.

Learning Development, Lancaster University

In this series, we hear our student writing mentors discussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for any student in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for people new to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as an informal source of guidance.

Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Development team (Chief creator: Imogen Sanderson). Credits: Sarah Robin, Anisha Varughese, Yaashi Sharma, Yuki Zhu, Luke Parkinson, Luke Howarth, and Carla Basha.

In episode 2, we hear from student mentors Carla and Luke, talking about academic reading. We focus on how you can find legitimate and useful reading material, and how you can make effective notes. The mentors also discuss some of the struggles in approaching large areas of reading, chatting about strategies for managing reading load.

Learning Development, Lancaster University

In this series, we hear our student writing mentorsdiscussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for any student in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for people new to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as an informal source of guidance.Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Development team (Chief creator: Imogen Sanderson). Credits: Sarah Robin, Anisha Varughese,Yaashi Sharma, Yuki Zhu, Luke Parkinson, Luke Howarth, and Carla Basha.In this episode of the Study Files, listen to Imogen chatwith Yaashi, Anisha, and Carla, about the highs and lows of groupwork. We hope you have fun listening to them share their experiences, and gain insights for makingyour groupwork project a success.

This week’s episode discusses the hot topic of the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in academic research.

Our Research Data Manager, Jenny McHugh, talks to Joe Lindley, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Design about his use of AI in creative practice.

Joe is also involved in a project called Responsible AI, which discusses the best way to license your AI research outputs. Listen to find out more about the challenges and opportunities of working with AI in a creative discipline. 

In this episode of Talking around the Library Tree, Andy is joined by Jim Patten to talk about the Patten Collection. This is a collection of World War 2 ephemera collected by Peter Patten, Jims father.

The collection was donated to Lancaster University in the 1980s and contains over 1000 items covering all aspects of life in the war time period.

Jim discusses how the collection came about, thoughts about his dad and shares a fascinating story about his son accessing the collection as a student at Lancaster.

This episode explores the long-standing impact of our library's outreach to local schools, Andy Holgate chats with Ben Wood, Religious Studies lead at Haslingdon High School, particularly focusing on EPQ and coursework students. Ben has been bringing students from Haslingdon High School to Lancaster University Library for the past eight years.  In this episode they explore how these visits equip students with essential skills, setting them ahead of their peers, through access to university resources and the invaluable support of our faculty librarians. Learn how early access helps students navigate academic libraries, reduce anxiety, and encourages students to look into their future university journeys.

In this episode of the podcast, Tom is joined by Professor Richard Brook, Professor in Architecture at Lancaster University, to discuss their latest publication "The Renewal of Post-War Manchester: Planning, Architecture and the State".

During the interview they discuss Richards experiences of publishing the book open access and why the impacts this has made on potential audiences for their work. You can find out more about Richards book here: http://www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/-(8826fd08-205a-4488-8107-cc5bc3ae1030).html

Find out more about Lancaster University's research activities, view details of publications, outputs and awards and make contact with our researchers.

This episode of our podcast Talking Around the Library Tree focuses on Lancaster University’s commitment to addressing the climate emergency. Louise Speakman (the Library’s Head of Engagement) speaks to Dr Georgiana Allison (Head of Sustainability) and Tim Leonard (The Library’s Associate Director: Space, Experience and Innovation) about the university’s net zero goals, its sustainability strategy and the role of the Library.

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In this episode of Talking Around the Library Tree, Luke and Edward from our Library Student Ambassador team reflect on their experiences working in the library and how this has benefited their development.

The Library student ambassador team support the library on open days, as well as working on a variety of projects and events throughout the academic year.

Andy Holgate is joined by Paul Newnham, the FASS Teaching and Learning Librarian for this episode of Talking around the Library Tree.

Paul talks about his favourite database (Mass Observation Archive), impactful books (Primo Levi, If this is a Man), and the joy of student learning.

Plus, advice on being organised, and why it is never too late to learn – like picking up guitar at 57