In each episode a different host will open up a conversation with their guest to explore their interests and insights in addressing inequality, promoting equity, and driving social change. From interviews with leading researchers to stories from people’s lived experiences and activism, we aim to inform, inspire, and ignite conversations that matter. Join us as we challenge the norms, and amplify the voices, striving for a more socially just world.
Disclaimer: This podcast is made by academics at Lincoln Bishop University and invited guests whose views are their own and not those of the university.
Music: Charlie Sherlicker
Image design: Daisy Muir
Sound Editing Support: Rory Forrest
In this podcast, Nyree and Sam discuss the methodological approaches taken in the research process and share the ethical considerations they encountered throughout the research process.
In this episode, Lyndsay Muir talks with Professor Vini Lander, director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University. Established in 2017 by Professor Shirley Anne Tate, Vini Lander took over as director of CRED in autumn 2019.
You can listen to the episode here.
Muir, L. (2024, December 13). A conversation with Prof. Vini Lander: Director of the Centre for Race Education and Decoloniality (CRED). [Audio Podcast - Research Cast UK] Series 1, episode 1: retrieved from https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/podcast-social-justice
In this episode, Eleanor Tierney talks with Dr Jessica Hamer, whose research explores the barriers young people face when it comes to subject choice, especially in STEM subjects. She has worked on numerous projects focused on diversity and inclusion in secondary physics education. Having previously completed her PhD in palaeoclimatology, Dr Hamer has spent over 10 years as a secondary science teacher and teacher trainer. She is part of the SCARI computing project (Subject Choice, Attainment and Representation in Computing) at King's College London and also works within the education team at the Institute of Physics.
Tierney, E. (2024, December 5). A conversation with Dr Jess Hamer: reflections on The SCARI Project. [Audio Podcast - Research Cast UK] Series 1, episode 2: retrieved from https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/podcast-social-justice
In this episode, Dr Helen Bushell-Thornalley talks with Professor Jason Arday, an academic at the University of Cambridge. On his appointment, Jason was the youngest black Professor at the university.
During the podcast, Helen and Jason discuss social justice matters around education and how influential people that you meet in your life can make such a difference in how you may view the world.
Jason also speaks about the difficulties that those who feel they do not fit navigate their way through life.
Bushell-Thornalley, H. (2025, January 6). A conversation with Prof. Jason Arday: How learning and education has shaped my being. [Audio Podcast - Research Cast UK] Series 1, episode 3: retrieved from: https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/podcast-social-justice
Further Interviews
These are written interviews with other guests, sharing more voices and experiences.
