(IMAESCII521) Research and Academic Podcasting: Putting a human element in knowledge dissemination (My updated resources!)

As we currently battle the COVID-19 pandemic, I cannot remember how many hundreds of podcasts and webinars I have attended - either at the comfort of my home or while taking a breather walk outside. It seems to me that researchers and academics have increasingly utilised these technology platforms to disseminate their information and findings to a wider audience.

The proliferation of these resources and websites in a way democratises one's access to the wealth of information which usally privileges those than can afford to pay and fly to participate in conferences and workshops. Resources like these need to be celebrated and treasured. 

In listening intently to these podcasts, one can also obtain an idea on the research and inquiry methods they used to understand the epistemological nature of such knowledge, and how worldviews have been empirically observed and validated.

Therefore, I committed to update this list with the resources I have found before, and those that I will encounter perhaps in the future. So treat this as a live document.

Do share your links too!

RESOURCE LIST:

1. Methodspace is a virtual community of researchers organised by one of the biggest publishers in the world. They even have resources on how academics can organise and arrange their technical set-up for academic and research podcasts! Useful resource!

2. If you are launching a new book and you need to reach a wider audience without organising a launch event in person, then New Books Network might be the platform for you to do this. I have listened to a number of their podcasts; especially in the field of Southeast Asia studies. Do check their Special Series too!

3. One of the top global institutes offering Education programmes, the University College London's Institute of Education (UCL IOE) regularly uploads podcasts on key education themes. This is my way of catching up to some topics in my current area of study as shared by distinguished experts and practitioners.

4. If I need to deviate and listen to podcasts featuring classics, literature and other artistic genre, University of Oxford is my go-to resources, most especially before ending my day.

5. The Conversation, a community of professors and academics sharing their thoughts and public opinions have managed to sustain podcasts that I find relevant especially for understanding the situation and issues here in the UK. Check out their In Depth Out Loud podcasts series as well.  

6. Podcasts of contemporary issues and features shared by experts and journalists, mainly about the UK are shared here in More or Less - a BBC-enabled podcast platform. 

7. I recently encountered this site for podcats featuring some radical themes, especially touching on political philosophy. Marxist Voice features a lot of Marxist and critically-themed podcasts. 

8. Are you a history geek? Then this podcast by Dan Carlin might pique your interest too! Interesting and lengthy podcasts featuring some historical narratives. I was a Historian by training, so this naturally appeals to me. 

9. Don't forget NPR.org's podcasts too! Lots of resources from researchers and academics globally. 

10. Philosophers Unite! Check The Philosopher's Zone for more complex answers to your simpler questions. 

11. Ecoversities also launched some podcasts related to sustainable development related topics.