Why did you enrol in a university degree
Tara asks her Scholarship students - right at the start of their first year - why they enrolled at the University of Bolton. Their enthusiasm, honesty and belief in the future is inspiring.
27 Joulu 20122min
Art and Design: aspiration, motivation, achievement
Tara talks with students in the University of Bolton Foundation Degree in Art and Design. She asks them what they have learnt about art, education, motivation and learning.
1 Joulu 20122min
Morecambe and Modernism
Tara talks with Steve Redhead about Morecambe, a town in the north west of England. Morecambe has many claims to fame, including Eric Morecambe, his statue and remarkable tides. But it is through th...
1 Joulu 20127min
Justice for the 96
The Hillsborough disaster remains a deep wound in British - and international - football. When 96 Liverpool supporters died in a semi final 23 years ago, the tragedy continued with blame and shame di...
26 Syys 20129min
Why should first year students read Paul Virilio?
It is a cliche that we live in fast times, not careful times. One of the most relevant theorists of speed is Paul Virilio. Yet what can first year students gain from reading his work? Tara Brabazon...
26 Syys 20124min
If I could do my university degree again, what would I do differently?
Starting a university degree is one of the most exciting moments of our lives. Yet often, that first year is filled with confusion, worry and stress. Tara talks to some of her former students and as...
31 Elo 201212min
The future of disability support at the University of Bolton - A conversation about disability 5
In this, the final podcast in their five part series, Katie, Sabera and Tara probe the future of disability support and services in this difficult time for international higher education.
6 Elo 201213min
The University of Bolton's support for students with additional requirements - a conversation about disability 4
Katie, Sabera and Tara all work at the University of Bolton. In the fourth podcast of their series, Katie, Sabera and Tara talk about the specific experiences, conditions and practices in disability ...
6 Elo 201216min
