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This is Education - The Louder Than Words podcast

New thinking about how to learn is changing the lives of students. Professor Jules Pretty talks to Dr Liam Jarvis from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies and Dr Katy Wheeler from the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex. They will be joined by Professor Bruce Hood from the University of Bristol, who will talk about an immersive happiness course for students.

Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Liam Jarvis, Dr Katy Wheeler

19 May 2022

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Storytelling for Black History

Storytelling for Black History

Hidden histories and lost voices are now being heard. The latest episode of Louder Than Words looks at Black History through lenses of plays and literature. Contributors to this episode are:  Dr Jak Peake, Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Professor Jeremy Krikler, Department of history Dr Holly Maples, East 15 Acting School

Professor Jeremy Krikler, Dr Holly Maples, Dr Jak Peake, Professor Jules Pretty

10 February 2022

Podcast

immersion in theatre - Louder Than Words podcast

immersion in theatre - Louder Than Words podcast

Theatre and drama can be entertainment, but they can also unstick difficult social problems by promoting empathy, encouraging us to see life from different perspectives and nurturing links between people. The latest Louder Than Words looks at how theatre can bring insights, bring people together and unlocks issues. Theatre writers and creators Professor Liz Kuti and Annecy Lax, from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre talk to Professor Jules Pretty.

Professor Jules Pretty

03 February 2022

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We are of nature

We are of nature

Dr James Canton

02 December 2021

Podcast

The Web of Life on The Louder Than Words Podcast

The Web of Life on The Louder Than Words Podcast

How important is nature to us? How has our relationship with nature changed over time? What does the future hold? Through the lenses of birds and trees, The Louder Than Words podcast investigates how we talk and feel about the natural world at this time of environmental crisis.

Dr James Canton, Professor Jules Pretty, Professor Sean Nixon

02 December 2021

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