BILT Broadcast

We're back! After a long hiatus, we're relaunching our BILT Broadcast podcast and sharing this month-by-month breakdown of all the ways you can get involved with BILT during the rest of the academic year. Music credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/the-shimmy. License code: OWMLMMY2F2X7Z7S9

Louise Howson talks to Sarah Allsop a senior lecturer from the Medical School to discuss the benefits and challenges of involving students as partners in learning and teaching. Access the transcript here: https://bilt.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sarah-Allsop-Transcript.docx

Louise Howson talks to Anthi Chondrogianni senior lecturer in Economics to explore the use of staged assessments to provide more space for feedback, reflection, and creativity. Access the transcript here: https://bilt.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Anthi-Chondrogianni-Transcript.docx

This month, Josie Maskell has been chatting to one of the School of Business sustainability champions Tamzyn Smith. We talk about why education for sustainability is important for all students, and how schools can engage students that are interested in learning more.

A case study video looking at large group learning. Sean Lancaster. CAME. University of Bristol. https://bilt.online/case-study-approaches-to-active-learning-in-large-group-teaching/

Louise Howson talks to Hadi Abulrub a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who explores the literature around programme level assessment and how this should be encouraged.

Louise Howson talks to Andy Wakefield a senior lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences about how learner generated digital media benefits both students and teachers. Please follow the link for the transcript

Louise Howson talks to Emilie Poletto-Lawson a lecturer in Academic Development within the Bristol Institute of Learning and Teaching who reflects on the paper “Thanks, but no thanks for the feedback” by Alex Forsythe and Sophie Johnson. For the transcript please follow the link

Louise Howson talks with Beke Zwingmann a lecturer at the University of Bristol Law School who explores comparative pedagogy and its influence on teaching and learning.

Aisling Tierney talks to Spencer Frost a lecturer in Academic Development within the Bristol Institute of Learning and Teaching about the work of Albert Bandura and how self-efficacy can be embedded in teaching and learning practice to build student confidence. For the transcript, please follow the link

This episode, 'Mental Health, Marginalisation And Online Community', hosted by Ellen Graves and features BILT Student Fellow Kai Charles, discusses their experience during and post-Covid and the affect it has on their sense of belonging.

Our Student Fellow Ellen Graves interviews her colleagues Carlos and Tasha about their time studying during- and post- lockdown and how their difference experiences affected their sense of belonging.

Want to hear all about the new Education and Student Experience strategy? This short podcast with Prof. Tansy Jessop gives you a quick rundown of the key points of the strategy. If you want to hear more you can listen to the longer version of this podcast, also available on this channel.

We speak to Prof. Tansy Jessop about the new Education and Student Experience strategy refresh, what it covers and where you can get support with it. *This podcast mainly focuses on the Education element of the strategy.

Alvin Birdi interviews Lauren Hutfield for the Decolonising the Curriculum newsletter.

Student Fellow Rhona speaks to Madhu Krishnan, Professor of African, World and Comparative Literatures in the Department of English. View the post for the transcription https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-madhu-krishnan-podcast-transcript/

BILT Student Fellow Rhona Wilkinson interviews Bristol alumnus Nana Agyare about her experiences with the Student Inclusion Team and what academics can do to encourage decolonisation in their curriculums. view the post for the full transcript https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-nana-agyare/

BILT Student Fellow Jonny Barnes interviews students about their favourite formative assessments and how it prepared them for their summative assessments. Transcript can be found here: https://bilt.online/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Transcript-Preparing-students-for-assessment.txt

BILT Student Fellows Sama and Rhona interview Prof. Leon Tikly, a Professor in Education, as part of their Decolonising the Curriculum series.

BILT Student Fellow interviews Ellie Best, winner of the PVC Choice Award for her presentation at the Festival of Undergraduate Research for her project on antibiotic resistant bacteria, about her research experience as part of assessment. Transcript here: https://bilt.online/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ellie-Transcript.docx

BILT Student Fellow Jonny Barnes interviews Alexia Kirov, who won a Commendation for her Presentation at the recent Festival of Undergraduate Research for her project on Old English metrical charms, about her research-based assessment. View a transcript here: https://bilt.online/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alexia-Transcript.docx

'It's all about learning from each other, as much as it's about learning from us'. In this episode, BILT's Amy Palmer interviews the PGCAP team about the new course and teaching online, practising what you preach and their use of formative assessment on the course.

In this interview, BILT Student Fellow Rhona Wilkinson talks with Jini Agbu, the President of the AfroLit Society. View the full transcript https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-jini-agbu-podcast-and-transcript/ Rhona and Jini explore the importance of providing a platform to voices who are excluded in the mainstream university curriculum, why decolonisation matters and how the work of AfroLit can be translated across the university and disciplines. The AfroLit Society is a student group dedicated to providing an outlet for people to discover and appreciate literature and literary art produced by Black writers and create a safe, welcoming environment for students wanting to expand their interests.

In the first Decolonisng the Curriculum interview BILT Student Fellow Rhona Wilkinson talks with Lauren Hutfield, a final year Politics and International Relations student. View the full transcript https://bilt.online/decolonising-the-curriculum-interview-series-2/ Lauren worked with others within the University of Bristol’s School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) to initiate the decolonial processes within the school. She published the preliminary report, Decolonising the SPAIS Curriculum: Evaluating Mandatory Units, in which she assessed SPAIS’ mandatory undergraduate and postgraduate modules based on reading list diversity and decolonial content. The report sought to ignite debates between students and staff on the decolonising process and how it can be achieved.

We had some technical difficulties with one of the mics, but that didn't stop this interesting discussion between BILT Student Fellows Chloe and Jonny and TESTA researcher Dr Isabel Hopwood-Stephens. View the full transcript on the BILT blog https://bilt.online/peer-relationships-in-online-learning-podcast-and-transcript/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. This may be biased because it's my area of study, but this was my favourite interview. I talk to Dr. Olivia Maynard, from the Psychology department, about her research in drugs and alcohol, how she got into Psychology, what she teaches, and all the exciting conferences she goes to. Olivia's Twitter: @oliviamaynard17 Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this mini episode, Jess enjoys a delicious cup of tea and chats to Dr. Thomas Jordan about how he got in to maths and what actually *is* maths. Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this weeks episode, Jess chats with Dr. Humphrey Bourne from the Department of Management. They discuss cows, strategy, and the difference between management and business. Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. This episode, Jess talks to Thea Morgan from the Civil Engineering department. They talk about Engineering Design, what exactly is "Design", how do you go about teaching it, and why Thea loves it so darn much! Engineering Education Research Group: http://www.bris.ac.uk/engineering/research/eerg/ Love What You Do is supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess talks to James Norman from Civil Engineering about what exactly Civil Engineering is, why he loves concrete, and why architects shouldn't get all the credit! This episode was recorded in Coffee + Beer: https://coffeeandbeer.co.uk/ Watch Jame's Best of Bristol lecture here: https://mediasite.bris.ac.uk/Mediasite/Showcase/bilt/Presentation/468bcb260b0c4addbfe2c5bf876ec5051d Plus, James' micro-record label can be found on Twitter @brian_records Love What You Do is supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess speaks to Peter Peasey of the Theatre Department. They talk about how Peter got into Theatre, how Theatre applies to every day life, what Peter is researching for his PhD, and the politics of Theatre. University of Bristol Theatre Events Website: www.bristol.ac.uk/theatre/events Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Love What You Do is a podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In this episode, Jess speaks to Dr. David Bernhard from the Department of Computer Science. They talk about how David got into Computer Science, the progression of it over the years, why he enjoys it, and he even touches on student wellbeing near the end. Watch David’s Best of Bristol Lecture at: https://mediasite.bris.ac.uk/Mediasite/Showcase/bilt/Presentation/f564f99f1d3044079c1861a1f8fb7b901d Supported by BILT: www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/

Podcast hosted by "mature" student, Jess Barke, where she chats with lecturers and researchers at the University of Bristol and discovers why they love what they do. In the FIRST. EVER. EPISODE. Jess briefly talks about why she wanted to start the podcast and why you should listen to it. Supported by BILT: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/bilt/ and Bristol Futures: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-futures/ Mentioned: Ologies with Alie Ward - https://www.alieward.com/ologies Intro and Outro Song: "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod

On this episode about "Figuring Things Out" I am joined by the BILT Student Fellows, Emily, Marnie, and Toby, to talk about their experiences of job rejection and what they learnt upon reflection.

On this episode, I am joined by recent UOB alumni and current Multifaith Chaplaincy assistant Sophie Mitchell to talk about the challenges of adapting community-oriented spaces and services for staff and students during the lockdown. We touch on the importance of developing a sense of belonging through welcoming spaces and how we plan on navigating a difficult graduate market.

In my first (remote) podcast, I am joined by Gigi founder of the University's Cancer Coffee Mornings to talk about a timely and ever-pressing theme: Grief and Illness. Gigi movingly opens up about her experiences of grief whilst studying at UOB. She talks about the mixed experience: from absolute devastation and anger to personal growth and renewed appreciation. She offers some helpful advice to staff and students about how we can open up this necessary conversation about one of the unavoidable facts of life. Truly worth the listen.

In this episode, I talk with co-founder of Bristol's Men's Talk Group, Isaac Haigh, about his experiences of mental strain, suspending his studies, and focusing on taking care of his mental fitness in the process.

In episode three of Voicing Vulnerability in Higher Education, I speak Bristol SU's very own UG Education Officer Hillary Gyebi-Ababio! We ruminate over the radical shifts in culture as one enters a new university, being a minority student, and cultivating honest conversations about emotional struggle.

In our recent Voicing Vulnerabilities podcast we delved into the experiences of those negotiating the transition from year abroad to the return to Bristol. We talk about imposter syndrome, the relationship between infrequent but weighty assessments and feelings of 'academic guilt', the significance of giving collaborative presentations in the curriculum as a way of forging lasting friendships, and the need for more academic spaces supporting dissertation morale and idea clarification.

Eleanor Johnston, the winner of the Best History Dissertation Prize 2019, joins me to talk about her experiences of vulnerability whilst preparing her dissertation concerning the 'Politics of Feeling'.

Episode 24: Student Fellows Takeover - Looking back at the year. by Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching

Amy Palmer hosts this (largely unedited!) episode with BILT Academic Fellows Zoe Palmer, James Norman and Christian Spielmann, where they discuss the recent changes to their teaching, what has worked (and what hasn't) and what they hope to take forward to next year.

Our Student Fellows (Owen Barlow, Emily Kinder, Toby Roberts and Marnie Woodmeade) discuss their experience of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they've been affected.

Amy Palmer and Sarah Davies catch up on the latest developments in education at Bristol during the coronavirus outbreak, discussing online teaching and assessment methods and where you can get help and support.

Dave Jarman hosts the latest episode of the podcast and is joined by guests Lauren Ellse from Basecamp and Simon Bates and Michael Dicker from Acctuation Lab (https://actuationlab.com/), who discuss their experiences of start-ups and spin-offs working within a University research area.

What is the key to successful entrepreneurship? What part does curiosity play? What skills are employers looking for? These questions and more are answered in this episode hosted by Dave Jarman with Jo Hutchings as guest.

In this Christmas Special episode, BILT Student Fellows Owen, Emily, Toby and Marnie take over the show and share their thoughts on education, wellbeing, teaching and learning here at the University of Bristol, as well as divulging their experiences working for BILT so far.

In our penultimate episode of 2019, Amy Palmer, Ash Tierney and Keir Williams talk about public engagement in the curriculum, what happens when it all goes wrong and how this benefits the students.

In this special edition episode, BILT's Amy Palmer interviews the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education at the University of Bristol, Professor Tansy Jessop, who shares her first impressions of Bristol, the work she has done so far and what she hopes to achieve over the next few years.

Ash Tierney hosts our latest episode with guests Marianne Ailes, Kirk Sides and Chris Adams, where they discuss their use of Bristol as a learning space and the benefits it has brought to their students - including an interesting revelation about their methods of assessment for these units.

Amy Palmer hosts our latest episode with guests Alvin Birdi and Christian Spielmann, where they get 'meta' and discuss the use of podcasts as a teaching tool.