Campus Talks by Times Higher Education

Campus Talks by Times Higher Education

Author: Campus by Times Higher Education Language: English Episodes: 100
What does it really take to run a modern university? Campus Talks by Times Higher Education moves beyond the headlines and policy papers to explore the human stories and practical challenges shaping colleges and universities today. Each episode features candid conversations with the academics, administrators, and staff on the front lines, offering a ground-level view of the forces transforming education globally. You’ll hear nuanced discussions about reinventing teaching methods, navigating the complexities of international partnerships, pursuing meaningful research, and building institutions that are both excellent and sustainable. This isn’t a series of abstract lectures; it’s a forum for genuine problem-solving and shared experience. The podcast draws on the extensive network and editorial expertise of its host, Campus by Times Higher Education, to connect listeners with diverse voices from campuses worldwide. Whether you’re a faculty member, a university leader, or simply fascinated by the inner workings of higher education, these dialogues provide actionable insights and a deeper understanding of the academy’s evolving role in society. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that respects the complexity of the issues while searching for tangible solutions.
Episodes
Campus: How to navigate higher education as a woman of colour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:48
For international women's day, we spoke with two academics of colour about their experiences of being minority women in academia. Henrika McCoy is the Ruby Lee Piester Centennial Fellow in Services to Children and Famili…
THE Campus: Academia and activism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:59
Academia and activism might seem like a natural pair. Both require grit, persistence and a passionate commitment to a cause. However doing social justice work is often at the sacrifice of other tasks that count towards c…
THE Campus: What makes a good higher education leader? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
Universities have been around for a millennium, however their modern iteration - and the people who lead them - are somewhat different to their medieval European ancestors. Over the centuries, institutions have dealt wit…
THE Campus: Is AI in higher education worth the hype? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:19
Artificial intelligence has a lot of potential for higher education. It can automate onerous repetitive tasks for teachers, help researchers leapfrog mountains of data crunching and make higher education more accessible…
THE Campus: Teaching 101 advice from your peers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:28
Even the most experienced faculty member could benefit from teaching advice from their peers. In this episode of the THE Campus podcast, we feature short tips from university educators around the world to create a mini t…
THE Campus: How can universities help tackle misinformation? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
Education is often offered as a solution to tackling misinformation, particularly training in critical thinking and analytical skills. But what does that actually look like in the day to day running of a university? Or f…
THE Campus: What makes research and teaching interesting? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:43
Whether teaching or writing up research, there is a strong incentive for academics to try and make their work as interesting as possible. If people are intrigued by what they’re doing, it is likely to have a greater impa…