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Beckett Talks

Leeds Beckett University

Introducing a new podcast sharing voices from across Leeds Beckett University. Hear from some of our world-leading researchers, how they’re transforming the world around us today and how they aspire to create a better tomorrow.

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103 episodes

  1. Anthony Matsena, Dangerously Curious (Dancing Class) 1:23:57
  2. Ella Tighe: What Shaped Me, Shamed Me (Dancing Class) 1:42:12
  3. Feeding the 7-in-7 Challenge (Carnegie Conversations #7) 46:15
  4. Dr Karen Wood, Sainsbury's by Day, Raving By Night (Dancing Class) 1:27:54
  5. Helen Linsell, Bridges not Barriers: Episode 2 (Dancing Class) 1:24:43
  6. Helen Linsell, Bridges not Barriers Episode 1 (Dancing Class) 46:46
  7. Junior Cunningham, Do I need my Drill or my Tutu? (Dancing Class) 1:32:35
  8. Aletta Collins OBE, F**K Art, Let's Dance (Dancing Class) 1:35:05
  9. Sport Hall of Fame 2026 (Carnegie Conversations #6) 36:16
  10. Josh Haigh, Scally Drag (Dancing Class) 1:19:40
  11. Keira Martin, Bold and Brash (Dancing Class) 1:36:16
  12. Tanya Richam-Odoi, Whimsical Skedaddling (Dancing Class) 1:23:15
  13. Karen Gallagher MBE, Scouse on the Bounce (Dancing Class) 1:45:06
  14. Brendan Keaney OBE: Not BBC Material (Dancing Class) 1:26:01
  15. Farooq Chaudhry: Between the Light and the Shadow (Dancing Class) 1:58:30
  16. Dr Kate Marsh: Class, Care and Precarity (Dancing Class) 1:32:41
  17. Jonzi D: Breakin Class Convention (Dancing Class) 1:33:25
  18. Martin Hargreaves: North-West Side Story (Dancing Class) 1:25:05
  19. Sarah Blanc: Class Ceiling (Dancing Class) 1:22:02
  20. Gary Clarke: A Miner's Gala (Dancing Class) 1:50:56
  21. Reimagining Coaching Culture (Carnegie Conversations #5) 48:54
  22. Strength, science and the rematch (Carnegie Conversations #4) 39:30
  23. The Big Hit in Rugby (Carnegie Conversations #3) 47:30
  24. Sport Hall of Fame Special (Carnegie Conversations #2) 59:39
  25. The push for perfection: Biomechanics meets Paralympic Sport (Carnegie Conversations #1) 38:12
  26. Leeds Festival of Play #3: Jen Rutherford - Leeds City Council Playwork Strategy Officer 17:32
  27. Leeds Festival of Play #2: Emma Bearman - Chief of Play, Galaxy Division 16:06
  28. Leeds Festival of Play #1: Series introduction with Michael Wragg 11:00
  29. Leeds Law School: Professional Development in Pracademia 29:04
  30. Leeds Law School: Women in legal research 39:58
  31. Obesity UK and Obesity Institute: Working with South Asian women and the LGBTQ+ communities to codevelop tailored support and inclusive research 24:55
  32. We Inspire #9: Dr Fiona Fylan - Making better decisions 28:35
  33. We Inspire #8: Dr Philomena Commons - Medicine on the margins 13:01
  34. We Inspire #7: Dr Ah-Lian Kor - The importance of sustainable IT 10:58
  35. We Inspire #6: Dr Olayinka Ajala - Conflict and climate change 16:47
  36. We Inspire #5: Professor Chris Gorse - Reducing emissions 33:32
  37. Appreciating the awe of nature 16:23
  38. The Centre for Dementia Research: Helping provide the best support for people living with dementia 27:36
  39. Bomb craters and wedding vows: Remembering the Leeds Blitz 16:19
  40. Dr Nicole Whitworth: Why do accents matter? 24:30
  41. We Inspire #4: Ocean conservation 36:37
  42. We Inspire #3: Sustainable tourism 30:55
  43. We Inspire #2: Sustainable cities 19:02
  44. We Inspire #1: Fast fashion 19:11
  45. Supporting student mental health 14:22
  46. Richard SImpson: The psychology of sport 22:21
  47. Professor Paul Gately: National Obesity Awareness Week 24:26
  48. Dr Steve Taylor: New beginnings, spiritual awakenings and mindfulness 30:54
  49. Rethinking ​Critical Whiteness Studies 47:42
  50. The "Intertwining Threads" project: Using exhibitions to honour our local history 36:52