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Diversifying and Decolonising the University

Hosted by Chris Lloyd · education · EN-GB · 32 episodes

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This is a podcast from the University of Hertfordshire's 'Diversifying and Decolonising the University' group. Each episode will explore some element of diversification within higher education contexts, featuring interviews and conversations between staff and students within and beyond Hertfordshire.

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What is Diversifying and Decolonising the University about?

This is a podcast from the University of Hertfordshire's 'Diversifying and Decolonising the University' group. Each episode will explore some element of diversification within higher education contexts, featuring interviews and conversations between staff and students within and beyond Hertfordshire.

Who hosts Diversifying and Decolonising the University?

Diversifying and Decolonising the University is hosted by Chris Lloyd. The show has published 32 episodes to date.

What has Diversifying and Decolonising the University covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 32: Women of Colour Academics in STEM (with Abimbola Abodunrin)" (28 August 2026, 39 minutes), "Ep. 31: 'Whose Knowledge?' Education and International Development in Islamic West Africa (with Anneke Newman)" (28 July 2026, 31 minutes), and "Ep. 30: Decolonising Maths (with Ric Crossman)" (30 April 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does Diversifying and Decolonising the University publish?

Diversifying and Decolonising the University publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 32 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Diversifying and Decolonising the University?

Booking probability for Diversifying and Decolonising the University is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Diversifying and Decolonising the University requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Diversifying and Decolonising the University's contact route on record: verified email.

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Chris Lloyd hosts Diversifying and Decolonising the University, an education show with 32 episodes published.

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  • Diversifying and Decolonising the University

    Ep. 32: Women of Colour Academics in STEM (with Abimbola Abodunrin)

    Aug 28, 202639 min

    Sara Downton talks to Abimbola Abodunrin about his research into the experiences of women of colour academics in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Maths), as well as marginalised knowledges, and decolonial...

  • Diversifying and Decolonising the University

    Ep. 31: 'Whose Knowledge?' Education and International Development in Islamic West Africa (with Anneke Newman)

    Jul 28, 202631 min

    In this episode, we listen to Siobhan Bygate talk to Anneke Newman about decolonising education and international development in Islamic West Africa.  EPISODE NOTES: Anneke Newman has received an interdisciplinary...

  • Diversifying and Decolonising the University

    Ep. 30: Decolonising Maths (with Ric Crossman)

    Apr 30, 202642 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Catarina Carvalho talks to Ric Crossman about decolonising mathematics. They discuss mathematics, the awarding gap, statistics, assessment and much more. </p><p>EPISODE NOTES:</p><p>Ric Crossman is...

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    Ep. 29: Epistemic Disobedience (with Katie Heffron)

    Mar 11, 202642 minS4

    <p>In this episode, Sara de Sousa talks to Katie Heffron about her doctoral work on decolonising in higher education and the action of 'epistemic disobedience'.</p><p>EPISODE NOTES:</p><p>Katie Heffron is a part-time...

  • Episode #4

    Ep. 28: Data Grab - The New Colonialism of Big Tech (with Ulises A. Mejias & Nick Couldry)

    Feb 6, 202637 minS4

    <p>In this episode, Catarina Carvalho talks to Professors Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry about their book Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back.</p><p>EPISODE NOTES:</p> Aníbal Quijano...

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  • Episode #3

    Ep. 27: New and Decolonial Approaches to Gender Nonconformity (with Kit Heyam, Jon Ward, Rebecca Jane Morgan and Eva Cheuk-Yin Li)

    Dec 19, 202545 minS4

    <p>In this episode, Chris Lloyd talks to Kit Heyam, Jonathan Ward, Rebecca Jane Morgan, and Eva Cheuk-Yin Li about the new open access book ⁠⁠New and Decolonial Approaches to Gender Nonconformity: Forging A Home For...

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    Ep. 26: Mónica Moreno Figueroa

    Nov 25, 202547 minS4

    <p>In this episode ⁠Pilar Villanueva-Martínez speaks to Mónica Moreno Figueroa about her work on decolonisation, antiracism, and much else. Pilar is a Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Hertfordshire.</p><p>...

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    Episode 25: AJ Singh

    Oct 31, 202533 minS4

    <p>In this episode Chris Lloyd talks to AJ Singh about decolonising our mindbodies, rooting our terms in specific material histories, the entanglement of colonialism, ableism, anti-blackness and so much more.</p><p>...

  • Episode #10

    Episode 24: Tourism, Hospitality, and Events (with Tsitsi Marima and Melissa Cummings)

    Jul 15, 202541 minS3

    <p>In this episode Sara de Sousa talk to Tsitsi Marima and Melissa Cummings about decolonial and diversifying approaches to teaching tourism, events, and hospitality. They discuss their curriculum and teaching changes...

  • Episode #9

    Episode 23: The 'Decolonial Bandwagon' (with Leon Moosavi)

    May 27, 202539 minS3

    <p>In this episode Catarina Carvalho and Sara de Sousa talk to Leon Moosavi about decoloniality, international students, and what he terms the ‘decolonial bandwagon’.</p><p> </p><p>EPISODE NOTES: </p>‘The Decolonial...

  • Episode #8

    Episode 22: Porto Walking Tour (with Kai Fernandes)

    Apr 28, 202524 minS3

    <p>In this episode Peter D’Sena talks to Kai Fernandes about his walking tours of Porto, Portugal; race and tourism; and the interpersonal dimensions of his work.</p><p><br></p><p>EPISODE NOTES:</p><p>Born and raised in...

  • Episode #7

    Episode 21: Decolonising Music Education (with Hanh Doan)

    Feb 21, 202537 minS3

    <p>In this episode ⁠Hanh Doan talks to some of her PGCE music students (now qualified teachers) about diversifying and decolonising the music curriculum. The students are Olivia Celoleskaj, Lewis White and David Woods...

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    Episode 20: Resisting AI, Part 2 (with Dan McQuillan)

    Feb 5, 202526 minS3

    <p>In this episode (the second of two parts), ⁠⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan McQuillan⁠ about all things artificial intelligence. Please go back and listen to part 1 if you haven't already, as the...

  • Episode #5

    Episode 19: Resisting AI, Part 1 (with Dan McQuillan)

    Jan 30, 202531 minS3

    <p>In this episode (the first of two parts), ⁠⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠⁠ talks to ⁠⁠Dan McQuillan about all things artificial intelligence. The second part of the interview will drop soon!</p> <p><br></p> <p>FURTHER...

  • Episode #4

    BONUS Episode 18: Teaching Resolutions (Revisited)

    Dec 5, 202420 minS3

    <p>In this episode, you'll hear updates from the following University of Hertfordshire staff members about their New Years' teaching resolutions. Below are some of the resources/texts mentioned in the first episode.</p>...

  • Episode #3

    Episode 17: Decolonising Computing, Part 2 (with Mustafa Ali)

    Nov 20, 202433 minS3

    <p>In this episode (the second of two parts), ⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠ talks to ⁠Mustafa Ali⁠ about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big tech. This picks up from where the first part left off, so please go back...

  • Episode #2

    Episode 16: Decolonising Computing, Part 1 (with Mustafa Ali)

    Nov 11, 202422 minS3

    <p>In this episode (the first of two parts), Catarina Carvalho talks to Mustafa Ali about the possibilities of decolonising, representation, and racial awarding gaps. Part 2 talks more explicitly about tech and...

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    Episode 15: The Philosophy of Education (with Oli Belas and Neil Hopkins)

    Oct 22, 202441 minS3

    <p>In this episode, Sara de Sousa talks to Oli Belas and Neil Hopkins about the philosophy of education, including curriculum co-creation and student-led assessment design.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please ⁠leave us feedback...

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    Episode 14: Science is Too Objective for Racism, Right? (with Daniel Akinbosede)

    May 18, 202448 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Helen Barefoot talks to Daniel Akinbosede about racism in the sciences, the awarding gap between white students and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and the racist barriers...

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    Episode 13: Gender and the Sciences (with Cátia Gonçalves⁠)

    Mar 19, 202424 minS2

    <p>In this episode, ⁠Catarina Carvalho⁠ talks to Cátia Gonçalves about sexism in STEM subjects and getting women into the Sciences.</p> <p>Please take care while listening and look at Victim Support's website for help...

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