How Podcast Spaces Support Research, Teaching, and Community

How do you build a podcasting culture in higher ed? Don’t start with the equipment.

In this episode of Continuing Studies, Neil records live from Helix at the University of Leeds with Abigail Harrison Moore, Krissie Glover, and Kerr Hunter for the final conversation in our three-part series on research podcasting. After exploring participatory research with Abigail and production support with Krissie, in this episode they share how Helix supported and helped shape the Whose Power? project, and what makes a university podcast studio truly welcoming, useful, and accessible. The big takeaway: the best podcast spaces aren’t defined by the gear. They’re built through trust, safety, support, and people who help others feel like they belong

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Chapters:
  • (00:00) - Opening the door to the university
  • (00:58) - Introduction
  • (04:24) - Recording live from Helix
  • (04:49) - What is Helix?
  • (05:46) - Building a programmed podcasting space
  • (06:39) - Podcasting as assessment and experiential learning
  • (07:57) - Making campus feel welcoming
  • (10:35) - Helix as a gateway to the university
  • (12:04) - Co-creation, flexibility, and shared ownership
  • (14:51) - Podcasting, access, and institutional trust
  • (16:46) - Podcasting as research output
  • (19:04) - Bringing participant voices to the front
  • (21:56) - Building trust, safety, and community
  • (25:57) - Transcripts, reflection, and the limits of the written word
  • (28:36) - Start with people, not equipment
  • (33:46) - Closing reflections
  • (35:19) - Conclusion

Creators and Guests

Jennifer-Lee
Host
Jennifer-Lee
Co-host and editor of HAVAN's podcast Measure Twice Cut Once/ Traffic Helicopter Reporter/Social Media & Marketing Manager for Euro Canadian
Abigail Harrison Moore
Guest
Abigail Harrison Moore
Professor of Art History & Museum Studies, Co-creator for the Whose Power Podcast
Kerr Hunter
Guest
Kerr Hunter
Senior Development Manager @The University of Leeds / HELIX
Krissie Brighty-Glover
Guest
Krissie Brighty-Glover
Director of Training & Production at Research Podcasts | Research Impact & Public Engagement | Trainer | Podcast Producer
How Podcast Spaces Support Research, Teaching, and Community
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