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Unearthing the creative pulse in our East London Olympic boroughs | Creative Landscapes in East London
In this episode, we hear about the cultural landscape within the Olympic boroughs, and the evolution that has occurred in the wake of the 2012 Olympics.Our panel of sp...

Can UK universities survive and thrive? | Research for the Real World
As headlines warn of university closures and staff cuts, Professor Huw Morris offers a deeper look at the forces reshaping UK higher education. In conversation with Dr...

Professional learning – it's not just from the neck up! | The Staffroom
In this episode, Louise Stoll tells us her story of 'improve-isation'.Louise tells Mark and Elaine about her career to date.She talks about the importance of building ...

Britain's got (international student) talent - but what do they really think of them? | Research for the Real World
In this episode, Dr Benjamin Abrams speaks with Hend Aly and Dr Heather Rolfe about their research into public attitudes and how these views shape migration policy and...

Wellbeing? Don't give me things to pretty up my life | The Staffroom
What does supporting teacher wellbeing look like? And how can school leaders create a culture of wellbeing?Samantha O'Sullivan's research finds that teacher wellbeing ...

Navigating the economics of UK higher education | Research for the Real World
Professor Gill Wyness shares her expertise on the intricacies of university funding, the student finance system, and the ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access and...

Beyond consent: Ethical dilemmas in co-design research | Research Ethics
Professor Eileen Kennedy shares her experiences regarding the ethical dilemmas encountered in the co-design context, where research participants are actively involved....

Preview: Is higher education's sustainability at risk? | Research for the Real World
We explore the growing financial pressures on UK universities and what they mean for the future of higher education. From frozen tuition fees to the reliance on intern...

Embracing chaos: Creativity, agency and ethics in digital storytelling | Research Ethics
Dr Michelle Cannon joins Dr Hakan Ergül to explore the ethical dilemmas that arise when using digital technologies for creative work in the classroom.How do we strike ...

Making sure everyone matters: Evelyn Forde tells 'herstory' | The Staffroom
Evelyn Forde shares her lived experience, from not feeling she mattered in school to becoming headteacher of the year.Evelyn tells Mark and Elaine about finding her wa...

Empowering agency: Collaborating with children in the context of migration | Research Ethics
Dr Sara Young reflects on her experiences collaborating with children in the context of migration.How feasible is it to uphold ethical principles amid the uncertaintie...

Has creativity gone out of fashion? No, it's more important than ever | The Staffroom
Sarah and Phoebe from Freshwater Theatre show how drama builds creativity and empathy... and can improve wellbeing for teachers too.Sarah and Phoebe explore how drama ...

Working with/for children: Documenting social change | Research Ethics
What ethical questions does working with young children raise? A conversation with Dr Karen Wilkes.How should researchers approach collaborating with children in creat...

"If we don't create opportunities for talk, we build in disadvantage" | The Staffroom
Julie Dockrell talks to us about how oral language is the foundation for all other learning and what the implications of this are for teachers.Julie talks about how he...

"We are all musical" | Research for the Real World
There is no form of culture or society without music – it's something that's part of us all. We take a look at the power of music, and how it intersects with technolog...

"Asking the awkward questions" | The Staffroom
In this episode, Guy Claxton takes us beyond simplified conceptions of the learning sciences and explains why teachers are sometimes vulnerable to fads and trends. "W...

The state of arts and media education and what’s at play here | Research for the Real World
Those in creative sectors have made it loud and clear that there’s been a lack of funding and a disregard for the arts in the school curriculum. We hear about why medi...

Three experts share their personal data journeys | UK Data Service and CLOSER
The IOE Podcast is delighted to share with you an episode from the UK Data Service's ‘Experts’ Expert Podcast’ series . Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER...

How do you improve language learning and intercultural understanding? | Research for the Real World
We look at the potential power of learning and understanding other languages to take on the challenge of bridging cultural differences in an increasingly divided world...

Preview: Reminding you why arts, culture and language education are important | Research for the Real World
It won’t come as a surprise to realise that the arts are struggling right now. This is certainly not just a UK-centric issue. When you look at how the cost of living c...
