Learning Matters Podcast
Welcome to the Learning Matters Podcast from the University of Sussex, where we capture insights, experiences and conversations around education at our institution and beyond. This podcast was created by Sarah Watson and Wendy Garnham, presented by Wendy Garnham and Heather Taylor, and produced by Simon Overton. For more episodes, as well as articles, blogs, case studies and infographics, please visit blogs.sussex.ac.uk/learning-matters
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
The theme of our seventh episode is ‘gamification' and we hear from Dr. Jennifer Mankin from Psychology and Prof Paul Newbury from Informatics.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
The theme of our sixth episode for the Learning Matters Podcast is ‘embedding employability into the curriculum’, and we will hear from Emily Huns (Head of Careers, Employability & Entrepreneurship).
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
The theme of our fifth episode is ‘creating an autism-friendly university’, and we will hear from Dr Sophie Anns (Associate Professor in Psychology).
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
In this Learning Matters podcast episode, we discuss scholarship for Science teaching with guests Dr. Luis A. Ponce Cuspinera, Senior Lecturer in Engineering and Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Engineering and Informatics, and Prof. Zahid Pranjol, Deputy Head of School, Race Equity Lead and Professor of Biomedical Science Education in the School of Life Sciences.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this Learning Matters podcast episode, we explore support for international students with guests Sarah Watson and Simon Overton. They discuss a project focused on co-creating resources for inclusive teaching, emphasising the importance of student voices, especially from non-EU international students.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this episode of the Learning Matters podcast, we discuss writing for scholarship with Dr. Verona Ní Drisceoil and Dr. James Williams. Drisceoil shares insights on transitions, well-being, and assessment in legal education, while Williams reflects on his extensive publishing experience, from textbooks to blog posts. Both guests emphasize the importance of pursuing personal passions in scholarship, networking, and overcoming challenges like time management and imposter syndrome.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In this episode of Learning Matters, host Wendy Garnham discusses the experiences and outcomes of scholarship leave with guests Sue Robbins and René Moolenaar, highlighting their diverse projects, unexpected discoveries, and the lasting impact of their scholarly work on education, language, and industry collaboration.