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August 2017
Duration: 00:13:17
Date: 29.08.2017

August 2017
In this August edition we take a look at three more new modules that will be available this Autumn. A227 – Exploring Religion, A329 – The Making of Welsh History, and A344 Art and its global histories.

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August Newsletter
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July 2017
Duration: 00:19:20
Date: 15.07.2017

July 2017
In this edition we focus on some of our new modules that will be available to study for the first time this September.

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July Newsletter
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June 2017
Duration: 00:17:27
Date: 27.06.2017

June 2017
In this edition we focus on OU BBC co-productions. The Met and Crossrail are available on BBC i-player and content for LGBT History month which is in July this year. You may know that we have nominated OU academics who work with the production teams on co-produced programmes we talk to Louise Westmarland, George Revill and Jacqui Gabb about their involvement in each programme.

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May 2017
Duration: 00:20:49
Date: 19.05.2017

May 2017
May’s Podmag focusses on the MA in Philosophy. We hear from the academics involved and what they contributed to the course, in addition to their research interests – a fascinating edition.

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PodMag April 2017
Duration: 00:17:49
Date: 18.04.2017

PodMag April 2017
This month we talk to Alan Shipman who tells us about 'Brexiting: Why, How and Where Now?' a live event on the 3rd May. Then we interview Chris Williams about the Showcase event on the 16th May – a fantastic opportunity to find out about new modules from the faculty. Andreas Vossler has been involved with many of these events and he fills us in on why they are so useful and what his module team are hoping to get out of the showcase. We also talk to Selena Killick, the new Senior Library manager for FASS, about what students and staff will find most useful about her new role!

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PodMag March 2017
Duration: 00:16:10
Date: 14.03.2017

PodMag March 2017
In this edition Karen looks at the Open University in Scotland and interviews Khadija Patel about an exciting partnership with the OU, Rolls Royce and Unite the Union, Pete Cannell about Open educational resources and how these are being used to transition learners into higher education and Gill Ryan who talks about how these resources are being used to target hard to reach potential students to widen participation in further education.

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Podmag February 2017
Duration: 00:15:35
Date: 13.02.2017

Podmag February 2017
In this February edition of the PodMag we’re focusing on OU Students, in particular the Students Association. We take a look at some of the ways that students can be involved in policy and feedback, and also talk about some of the ways that you can get involved if you’re an OU student.

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Podmag January 2017
Duration: 00:17:24
Date: 11.01.2017

Podmag January 2017
In this edition we’re focusing on the American Presidential Election. Karen asks Richard Heffernan, Agnes Czajka and William Brown about their thoughts on this as a democratic process and a skilled tactical political campaign and about how Trump as President may fare as leader within an international context.

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Podmag December 2016
Duration: 00:18:48
Date: 19.12.2016

Podmag December 2016
The December Podmag focuses on human rights. Karen Foley interviews Dr Meg-John Barker about sexual orientation and gender identity, and Professor Marie Gillespie on child refugees. Useful resources - www.childrenslegalcentre.com/userfiles/file/Best_interests_fact_sheet_April_2016_FINAL.pdf www.freemovement.org.uk/best-interests-of-children-in-immigration-cases/ www.childrenslegalcentre.com/userfiles/file/Article%208%20February%202016_final.pdf www.childrenslegalcentre.com/index.php?page=mcp_factsheets_asylum,_immigration,_nationality

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Podmag November 2016
Duration: 00:17:35
Date: 14.11.2016

Podmag November 2016
In the November edition of the Podmag, we are introduced to several members of the Department of Religious Studies. Karen Foley interviews Professor Graham Harvey, Professor Gwilym Beckerlegge and Dr Paul-Francois Tremlett about three religious festivals which occur around this time of year – Halloween, Diwali and Christmas.

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PodMag October 2016
Duration: 00:15:18
Date: 13.10.2016

PodMag October 2016
This edition focuses on some exciting new modules currently in development. We hear from Paul Lawrence about the innovative new Level 2 History module on the birth of modern Britain, Helen Kaye talks about the new 3rd level Psychology module where students can undertake their own research, and Catriona Havard tells us about the exciting 3rd level interdisciplinary counselling and forensic psychology module first being presented in October 2017.

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September 2016
Duration: 00:16:36
Date: 14.09.2016

September 2016
This edition of the PodMag focuses on starting to study, either for the first time or beginning a new module. We hear from Georgina Blakeley about her top tips for studying, Alison Green talks about the merger between Arts and Social Sciences, and Nicky Harlow talks about how essays are marked, and what advice she has for students as a writer.

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July/August 2016
Duration: 00:22:34
Date: 11.07.2016

July/August 2016
Exodus, an OU/BBC production launches on 11th July. In the July/August edition of the PodMag, Karen Foley interviews Victoria Canning, Marie Gillespie and Edward Wastnidge about the plight of refugees, their innovative use of smart phones for documenting their experiences, and what impact programmes like this have on perception and policy.

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PodMag June 2016
Duration: 00:20:12
Date: 06.06.2016

PodMag June 2016
This special edition of the PodMag focuses on the Centre for Citizenship Identity and Governance (CCIG). Karen Foley interviews Director Elizabeth Silva about CCIG, Paul Stenner and Naomi Moller about the Psychosocial research programme, Liz McFall about the Digital Citizens research programme, and Peter Wood about dissemination of CCIG’s work.

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PodMag May 2016
Duration: 00:18:36
Date: 06.05.2016

PodMag May 2016
This edition focuses on revision. Karen interviews Dr Georgina Blakeley, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies and Chair of DD102, Helen Clough, Learning and Teaching Librarian, and Jacqueline Baxter talks to three students about their hot tips for preparing for EMAs and exams.

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PodMag April 2016
Duration: 00:18:31
Date: 06.04.2016

PodMag April 2016
This edition focuses on book launches. Karen interviews Paul Anand, Professor of Economics and member of the International Development priority research area, Meg-John Barker, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Edward Wastnidge, Lecturer in Politics and International Studies and Gerry Mooney, Staff Tutor & Senior Lecturer (Scotland) about their new books.

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PodMag March 2016
Duration: 00:21:49
Date: 14.03.2016

PodMag March 2016
This edition focuses on a new Geography initiative called Geography Matters, being launched on 21st March. Karen interviews Gillian Rose, lead academic on the project, Nick Bingham, Environmental Studies Qualification Director and Head of Department Michael Pryke.

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PodMag February 2016
Duration: 00:11:05
Date: 08.02.2016

PodMag February 2016
This month's PodMag looks at the history and future of The Open University with Karen Foley interviewing Dan Weinbren, Vice-Chancellor Peter Horrocks and Pat Atkins. This edition also includes the latest news from around the Faculty.

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January 13th 2016
Duration: 00:14:41
Date: 13.01.2016

January 13th 2016
In the first PodMag of 2016 Karen Foley talks to Graham Pike about the Forensic Psychology MOOC, and Umut Erel about using theatre techniques in her latest research project. Plus feedback from the Friday Thinker on motivation.

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December 7th 2015
Duration: 00:15:27
Date: 07.12.2015

December 7th 2015
Advice about studying over Christmas, consumer identity plus news on climate change and the budget. All in the December issue of the PodMag, the audio news magazine from the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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November 13th 2015
Duration: 00:17:26
Date: 13.11.2015

November 13th 2015
In the November PodMag, the news audio magazine from Social Sciences, Karen Foley talks to Steve Tombs about how the Criminology and Social Policy department is developing, Graham Pike about a new level 3 Counselling and Psychology module and Richard Nurse about a Library Student Engagement project.

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October 7th 2015
Duration: 00:13:25
Date: 06.10.2015

October 7th 2015
In the October PodMag we look back on the Student Connections Conference that happened in September and that is now available on catch up. Karen Foley interviews Ian Fribbance, Troy Cooper, Jonquil Lowe, Dave Humphrey, Matt Staples, and HJ. Plus news from the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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September 2015
Duration: 00:13:02
Date: 11.09.2015

September 2015
The September PodMag focuses on the Student Connections Conference that is on from 25th to 26th September. Karen Foley explains how this online interactive conference works and talks to Jonquil Lowe about her big conversation debate, Helen Clough about the sessions the Library are running and Alison Kirkbright about why the faculty of Social Sciences think that conferences like these are so beneficial for students and academics.

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July/August 2015
Duration: 00:22:19
Date: 15.07.2015

July/August 2015
In the summer issue of the PodMag, Karen Foley talks to Troy Cooper about stress and possible ways to manage expectations of yourself as an OU student. Plus Catriona Havard talks about exams and we speak to OU students and Tutors at a DE100 weekend run by the psychological society.

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June 1st 2015
Duration: 00:16:44
Date: 29.05.2015

June 1st 2015
Hi and welcome to the PodMag, our monthly news podcast from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Open University. In this June edition we're interviewing Belinda Tynan, Rose Capdevila and Nicola Yeates. In this PodMag, Belinda Tynan is excited about the new Vice Chancellor, Peter Horrocks, and in the Social Sciences Faculty Rose Capdevila tells us about the new Psychology CHIP tool and Nicola Yeates updates us on her research! Plus there’s news and events in the regions and nations to look forward to!

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May 5th 2015
Duration: 00:16:04
Date: 24.04.2015

May 5th 2015
In May's edition of The PodMag we interview Joe Smith, Edward Wastnidge and Simon Budgen. Find out about Digital Geographies, how Joe interviewed David Attenborough, fun doing the Friday Thinker and what's happening in OpenLearn.

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April 6th 2015
Duration: 00:15:25
Date: 03.04.2015

April 6th 2015
In the April edition of the PodMag, find out about all the Faculty and Student Connections news and what's happening in Research with Jacqui Gabb, and in Teaching and Learning with Ian Fribbance.

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March 2nd 2015
Duration: 00:16:18
Date: 02.03.2015

March 2nd 2015
In the March edition of The PodMag, Karen Foley talks to Meg John Barker and Rachel MacLeod about the Activate session that is planned for the 17th March, Georgina Blakeley about her DD102 mini-guide and advice for students, and to Andreas Vossler about how people can take part in his survey about online infidelity. Plus news about Student Connections and what’s happening in the faculty.

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February 2nd 2015
Duration: 00:16:15
Date: 02.02.2015

February 2nd 2015
The PodMag is a monthly news audio from the faculty of Social Sciences at the Open University. In this February edition we interview Richard Heffernan about a new programme "Inside the Commons", Martin Thirkettle about the new "Brainwave" app that has been developed, and Katy Wheeler about her role in "Thinking Allowed". Plus the latest news from the faculty

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December 22nd 2014
Duration: 00:18:05
Date: 17.12.2014

December 22nd 2014
In this episode of the PodMag, Karen Foley talks to Dan Weinbren about his new book - The History of The Open University, Alison Green about the OU's new Psychology Curriculum, and Jacqueline Baxter about Ofsted and the role of school governors.

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December 8th 2014
Duration: 00:20:11
Date: 05.12.2014

December 8th 2014
In this episode of the PodMag, Karen Foley is joined by Jonquil Lowe on her way to comment on the Autumn Budget, Ruth Tudor, the president of OUSA and former Student Connections presenter, plus Liz McFall!

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November 24th 2014
Duration: 00:15:12
Date: 23.11.2014

November 24th 2014
The PodMag studios are visited by scientists to talk about the Rosetta Project: David Rothery and Axel Haggerman. Joe Smith talks about his Friday Thinker question for Nov 28th. And, there is news of the first Connections Roadshow.

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November 17th 2014
Duration: 00:14:54
Date: 16.11.2014

November 17th 2014
Dave and Karen with guest DD102 AL Tatiana Blackmore. More information on the Student Connections Roadshow and Rachel MacLeod interviews This Student Life's Ted, Mike Bullivant.

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November 10th 2014
Duration: 00:12:24
Date: 09.11.2014

November 10th 2014
Please note: we apologise for the sound quality on this week's PodMag. Dave & Karen are now in a new studio, where Dave does not quite know how to use the equipment. Interviews with Georgina Blakeley, Engin Isin and Paul Stevens, plus news of the Activate sessions and the Connections Roadshow feature.

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PodMag Little Bit Extra_Nov 5_2014
Duration: 00:08:08
Date: 04.11.2014

PodMag Little Bit Extra_Nov 5_2014
The full interview with Umut Erel from this week's PodMag.

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November 3rd 2014
Duration: 00:14:54
Date: 02.11.2014

November 3rd 2014
Dave and Karen prepare for the Activate Workshop whilst interviewing Umut Erel (Dept of Sociology) about migrant mothers and Jonquil Lowe about her Friday Thinker question this Friday.

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October 27th 2014
Duration: 00:15:01
Date: 27.10.2014

October 27th 2014
This week Karen and Dave are joined in their 'studio' by Rachel MacLeod who presents a behind the scenes report with members of the cast of This Student Life.

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October 20th 2014
Duration: 00:15:24
Date: 20.10.2014

October 20th 2014
With the Student Connections conference now a distant and fading memory, Karen and Dave reunite in their new 'studio'. They have some exciting news plus a telephone interview with DD102 Chair Georgina Blakeley.

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June 23rd 2014
Duration: 00:14:23
Date: 23.06.2014

June 23rd 2014
With one week to go to the Student Connections conference, Dave and Karen visit the Conference office where they interview Non Scantlebury (passing librarian), Dash Ivkina-Macdonald (Faculty Comms Team), Ian Fribbance (Associate Dean TLE), Sarah Frain and Alison Kirkbright.

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June 16th 2014
Duration: 00:14:50
Date: 15.06.2014

June 16th 2014
Now in their professional studio Dave and Karen discuss the upcoming Student Connections Conference. Interviews with Gillian Rose and Ruth Tudor.

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June 11th 2014
Duration: 00:10:42
Date: 09.06.2014

June 11th 2014
A special edition of The PodMag featuring an interview with the OU's PVC (Teaching and Learning) Belinda Tynan.

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May 28th 2014
Duration: 00:15:29
Date: 28.05.2014

May 28th 2014
A special PodMag reporting from the Higher Education Academy's Social Sciences Conference in Birmingham. Apologies for the sound quality, especially from the live theatre performance.

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May 21st 2014
Duration: 00:14:08
Date: 21.05.2014

May 21st 2014
After last week’s disaster what has become of our intrepid PodMag presenters. Listen to hear what they did next, which includes an interview on gender dichotomy with Raia Prokhovnik, plus a series of interviews with student presenters at the forthcoming Student Connections conference.

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May 14th 2014
Duration: 00:13:44
Date: 14.05.2014

May 14th 2014
Dave has finally found a permanent studio for the PodMag, but how permanent? Karen interviews some of the Digital Storytelling participants.

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May 7th 2014
Duration: 00:11:10
Date: 07.05.2014

May 7th 2014

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April 30 2014
Duration: 00:11:41
Date: 30.04.2014

April 30 2014

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April 17th 2014
Duration: 00:17:44
Date: 18.04.2014

April 17th 2014
Live from under a desk, featuring special report from Harleyjack Muckellm and the Top 5 study tips from guest presenter Sarah Frain.

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April 10th 2014
Duration: 00:12:43
Date: 16.04.2014

April 10th 2014
News, a new secure venue and a daring escape.

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April 3rd 2014
Duration: 00:12:03
Date: 30.03.2014

April 3rd 2014
News, conference feed, TMA advice and bees.....

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February 26th 2014
Duration: 00:12:24
Date: 26.02.2014

February 26th 2014

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February 19th 2014
Duration: 00:11:59
Date: 19.02.2014

February 19th 2014

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February 12th 2014
Duration: 00:12:03
Date: 12.02.2014

February 12th 2014

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February 5th 2014
Duration: 00:12:02
Date: 05.02.2014

February 5th 2014

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January 29th 2014
Duration: 00:12:02
Date: 29.01.2014

January 29th 2014

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January 22nd 2014
Duration: 00:11:58
Date: 22.01.2014

January 22nd 2014

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January 15th 2014
Duration: 00:12:17
Date: 15.01.2014

January 15th 2014

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January 8th 2014
Duration: 00:13:00
Date: 08.01.2014

January 8th 2014

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December 18th 2013
Duration: 00:11:58
Date: 18.12.2013

December 18th 2013

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December 11th 2013
Duration: 00:09:51
Date: 11.12.2013

December 11th 2013

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December 4th 2013
Duration: 00:11:30
Date: 04.12.2013

December 4th 2013
The very first PodMag live from a bunker in Milton Keynes. It'll never last!

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