Faracy Grouse introduces her MA Creative Media dissertation. Faracy is building instruments to be played by earth, wind, sun and water. She probes the value of 'the analogue' in digital times.

Some errors are more than errors. This podcast explores what particular stylistic flaws mean for the academics who find them.

Mick Winter and Tara Brabazon conduct an orientation session on how to commence a dissertation for a Masters-level programme.

Mick Winter explores possible dissertation topics in the MA Creative Media programme. He also offer comments about the motivations for learning and returning to learning.

Tara talks to Dr Mike Kent and Dr Katie Ellis about their new book Disability and New Media. What is the current state of play in thinking about social media and social justice?

Klout has been a big mover in social media during the early stages of 2011. But what is the value of Klout for academics and universities?

Tara applies Harold Innis's Bias of Communication to create methods and models to move students and citizens from information obesity to digital dieting.

Is seeing believing? How can new visual media platforms challenge students to reconfigure and reimagine their environment?

Some universities are using podcasts for innovative functions, encompassing both marketing and research dissemination. Tara explores some of these strategies.

Tara asks what happens when Generation X assumes leadership. Can popular culture provide models for power? Thinking about Michael Winterbottom's The Trip and Kevin Smith's podcast network, Tara explores the future of old pop.