To celebrate International Podcast Day, we have taken a closer look at the types of podcasts UK universities produce for their students, as well as the ways you can take advantage of commercial podcasts to accentuate your course’s learning.
Podcasts continue to grow in popularity and, for the most part, are completely free, easy to digest and a fantastic way to complete mundane tasks (think of your commute or household chores) whilst also learning.
Learn more about a select number of podcasts below, and if you want to study in the UK, arrange your free consultation with SI-UK London today.
Podcasts by UK Universities
There are a wide variety of topics covered by universities on their own in-house podcasts, including interviews with members of staff, recordings of lectures and the latest on local and international issues.
– University of Oxford
The University of Oxford boasts an extensive range of podcasts, covering diverse topics such as ‘Openness at Oxford’, ‘Philanthropy’ and ‘The Many Lives of Benjamin Disraeli’. > Listen
– University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool podcasts “aims to bring you closer to some of the academic experts, authors and innovative thinkers from the University”. Recent podcasts have covered ‘Click farms and digital slavery’, ‘Predicting a volcanic eruption’ and ‘Extreme decision making‘. > Listen
– University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh has a variety of lecture series, including the Enlightenment Lectures, the Medical Detectives series and the historic Gifford Lectures. This is in addition to the Big Idea podcast, which brings together academics from the University to discuss big ideas and topical issues. > Listen
Podcasts for Students
For History students…
Hardcore History explores topics throughout history in a stimulating and though provoking way. Host Dan Carlin focuses on dramatic moments to create an engaging listen suitable for history students of all ages.
For Business students…
Tim Ferris’s Business Podcast is extremely popular and delves into the minds of successful business people, learning more about what motivates them and how their methods get results.
For Art students…
The Conversation looks at artists, collectors, curators, writers and dealers/gallerists and is a unique insight into the world of art.
For Science students…
The Infinite Monkey Cage is hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince and is described as a “witty and irreverent look at the world according to science”.
For all students…TED Talks
The TED Talk podcasts feature presentations from people of all walks of life. If you are looking for inspiration, you will find it as various speakers give thought-provoking ideas and talks on every subject imaginable.
