Research Spotlight Podcasts

Research Spotlight Podcasts

Our podcast series ‘Research Spotlight At Cumbria’ features episodes profiling our researchers and their impact driven work, making a difference in mental health, fine art teaching practice, ecology and conservation and community life. Find out more and listen to the series via the links below.

Using Pioneering Methods for Fine Art Teaching

Dr Martin Fowler, Senior Lecturer Fine Art , Chad Mccail, Fine Art Lecturer and former Senior Lecturer and university colleague of 16 years, Katy Little, discuss how a pioneering approach to fine art has been incorporated into teaching methods.

Transforming Mental Healthcare Services

Joy Duxbury is Professor of Mental Health at University of Cumbria with a focus on transforming mental health care services.

How Animal Social Learning Can Maximise the Success of Species Reintroductions

Dr Will Hoppitt is a Zoology Lecturer with University of Cumbria with a focus on exploring animal social learning and how it might be used to maximise the success of species reintroductions, such as black grouse in Cumbria.

Breaking Silences and Advocating for Equal Support for All Victims of Domestic A

Dr Liz Bates is an Associate Professor in Family Violence and Abuse at University of Cumbria focussing on breaking silences and advocating equal support for all victims of domestic abuse.

Enhancing Community Life and Sustainable Livelihoods in Cumbria Through Partnership Working

Dr Martin Fowler, Senior Lecturer Fine Art , Chad Mccail, Fine Art Lecturer and former Senior Lecturer and university colleague of 16 years, Katy Little, discuss how a pioneering approach to fine art has been incorporated into teaching methods.

Embedding Anti Racism in Education

Professor Sally Elton-Chalcraft, Director of the Learning Education and Development Research Centre discusses addressing racism in education.

The Strategies Being Used to Bring Pine Martens and White-Tailed Eagles Back to Cumbria

Dr Richard Francksen is a Senior Zoology Lecturer at University of Cumbria and discusses strategies behind reintroducing pine martens and white-tailed eagles to Cumbria.

Research Spotlight Podcast Trailer

Acclaimed for internationally renowned research, University of Cumbria is introducing seven compelling podcasts showcasing work destined to make a difference.