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Why should first year students read Paul Virilio?

It is a cliche that we live in fast times, not careful times.  One of the most relevant theorists of speed is Paul Virilio.  Yet what can first year students gain from reading his work?  Tara Brabazon talks with Steve Redhead about Paul Virilio and what his research and theories can offer to the understanding of accelerated culture.

If I could do my university degree again, what would I do differently?

Starting a university degree is one of the most exciting moments of our lives.  Yet often, that first year is filled with confusion, worry and stress.  Tara talks to some of her former students and asks their advice to current first years.  They answer one question:  if you could do your university degree again, what would you do differently?

The future of disability support at the University of Bolton - A conversation about disability 5

In this, the final podcast in their five part series, Katie, Sabera and Tara probe the future of disability support and services in this difficult time for international higher education.

The University of Bolton's support for students with additional requirements - a conversation about disability 4

Katie, Sabera and Tara all work at the University of Bolton.  In the fourth podcast of their series, Katie, Sabera and Tara talk about the specific experiences, conditions and practices in disability support at the University.  Katie and Sabera show the impact of high quality support and care on the life and achievement of all students.

Overcoming barriers in higher education - a conversation about disability 3

In this third part of their conversation, Katie, Sabera and Tara explore the challenges, difficulties and problems that confront all students in higher education and how an array of modifications can transform the experiences of individual students to create an evocative and effective community of learners.

What is a disability? A conversation about disability 2

Katie, Sabera and Tara continue their conversation about disability.  In this second part, they explore the legal, social, cultural and personal definitions of disability and the impact of those definitions on higher education.

Thinking about disability - a conversation about disability 1

Katie Morris, Sabera Patel and Tara Brabazon talk about disability services and support at the University of Bolton.  In this first podcast, they explore why universities should show an interest in disability.

David Rudd talks with Tara about the innovations and insights from children's literature

What can teaching and research about children's literature provide to our wider understandings of literature and culture?  Tara talks with Professor David Rudd about what drew him to the study of children's literature and its value in higher education.

Maria Rodriguez Yborra talks with Tara about educational technology

Maria and Tara explore the role and function of educational technologies in universities.

Mark Scott talks with Tara about quality assurance in higher education

A profound challenge in the management of higher education is ensuring the quality of teaching and learning.  Tara talks with Dr Mark Scott about quality assurance protocols and their role in enabling reflection on teaching.