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In this reassuringly relatable episode we hear from Emma Wingate and Laura Quick about the often hidden journey of making progress with something, dropping it and picking it up again. Through Laura’s ups and down with Couch to 5k we explore how leisure gives us a safe space to stop and start whilst still experiencing satisfaction and enjoyment on our own terms. Free from the pressure of achievement, Emma helps us rediscover the value of doing activities for their own sake as a way of reconnecting with our authentic selves.

In the first episode of our spring 2022 Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Margaret Casely-Hayford, the Chair of Shakespeare's Globe, discussed the role of corporate social responsibility today, and how businesses can help tackle the challenges of the 21st century.

Watch the pre-lecture interview with Margaret here: https://youtu.be/PZeK4C0GaF8

Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address

Watch the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOzUDjo8U6JTeJ02D-Bo_EtA47W6vG-T

Learn more about the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bristol-dis…hed-address-series

In this Spotlight podcast episode, we spoke to Cameron Townsley and Lily Wickens, two MSc Events Management students studying here at UWE Bristol.

Learn more about their journey, achievements and challenges and get to know what it’s like being part of the UWE Bristol community.

Our Spotlight podcast is brought to you by the Faculty Stakeholder Engagement team at Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School, UWE Bristol. Please follow us on twitter @uwebusinesssch / @uwelaw to join in the conversation. For any queries contact [email protected].

Episode 2: Bringing research skills into the curriculum

Jeanette discusses with guests Myra Evans and Maryam Bham the value of teaching research skills to students. Myra is Academic Director for Inclusive and Practice-Oriented Curriculum in ACE and Maryam is a recent graduate who is now working in teaching at primary level.

Episode 3: What is a University?

Petia discusses with guests Professor Matthew Morgan and Professor Joanne Reeves, who are both medical educators at the Hull-York Medical School, why research and teaching are inextricably linked for them. They touch on Problem-Based Learning and on assessment, and how these can potentially hide uncertainty in existing knowledge and the necessity of research.

How can we embed research in our teaching?

Catherine Hobbs and guests, Dr Maria Casado-Diaz and Professor Rachel Sara discuss this topic from their own subject perspectives. Catherine is a mathematician, Maria an expert in tourism studies and Rachel an architect. They explore the ‘standard approach’ of using research expertise to inform the curriculum but go on to look at deeper ways of involving students in research

The role of the final year dissertation.

Emma Weitkamp discusses with her guest Dr Emmanuel Adukwu, Senior Lecturer in Applied Sciences and Brodie Walker, a recent graduate who now works as a senior epidemiologist for Public Health England, their thoughts on how the final year dissertation can be a vital development tool for students. Through finding out what the student’s needs are, the supervisor and student can work together to ensure that the dissertation supplies skills and experience that move the student towards their goal.

Episode 1

Introduction to the podcast. Catherine and Petia discuss with the other two podcast episode hosts, Dr Jeanette Sakel (Director of Student Experience, Faculty of Arts, Cultural Industries and Education, UWE Bristol) and Dr Emma Weitkamp (Co-Director of the Science Communications Unit, UWE Bristol) , what their own perspectives are on research informing teaching.

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The aim of this podcast is to explore the notion of research-informed teaching in higher education, both from a practical and theoretical point of view. The episodes bring together a range of academics and graduates to discuss what research-informed teaching means to them, why they think it is important and how we can truly bring research and teaching together so that they are mutually beneficial rather than in tension.

The podcast is brought together by Professor Catherine Hobbs, Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Environment and Technology, UWE Bristol, and Dr Petia Petrova, Associate Director of Academic Practice at UWE Bristol, who provide brief reflections on each episode to introduce them.

In this Future of Care distinguished address, Professor Maggie Rae, President of the Faculty of Public Health, explores the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of NHS services.

In this episode of the autumn 2021 Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Dr Darren Henley OBE, Chief Executive of Arts Council England, talks about ‘What is the role of arts and culture in a post-pandemic world?’.

Watch the pre-lecture interview with Darren here: youtu.be/V2mAt3OwJPg

Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address

Watch the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOzUDjo8U6JTeJ02D-Bo_EtA47W6vG-T

Learn more about the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bristol-dis…hed-address-series