The Rise of the University Podcast A new approach to learning outside the lecture room Plugging in headphones and popping on a podcast has been a saviour over the past few months of lockdown. For some, it has provided relaxation; others entertainment; whilst for a growing number of students it has provided education, too. SOAS University of London is one of a growing number of universities that offers a fascinating range of free podcasts in disciplines as diverse as Development Studies to Asian Affairs; Media Studies to Music. As well as learning a lot about a new subject, tuning into a university podcast is a great way to sample a flavour of what a
particular university is like, and listening to expert conversations by academics, students and alumni is a useful way to discover whether it could be the right institution for you. SOAS podcasts include ‘SOAS Leads the Conversation’, which has aired recent episodes on everything from Joe Biden to Brexit, from Islamophobia to Covid-19 in Jewish communities; ‘China in Context’, which provides weekly analysis on politics, culture and international relations in East Asia; ‘Radio Research Forum’, which is a great way to keep up-to-date with the diverse
and ground-breaking research undertaken by SOAS academics; ‘Humanitarian Hub’, which discusses all things related to international aid and conflict; and ‘Global Digital Futures’, whose most recent podcast has looked at fake news and deep fake technologies in Sri Lanka. If you want to escape exams and studying for a bit, it is always possible to tune into SOAS Radio, and just spend the summer chilling, listening to a great selection of cool and contemporary world music from around the planet. CONTACT www.soas.ac.uk
Where everything connects Discover the range of exciting undergraduate degree programmes available to study either online or at our vibrant central London campus. www.soas.ac.uk
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