Last call for discounted tickets to Morley-hosted podcasting conference

Eager education podcasters have until the end of May to secure an early bird ticket for EPOD, the Morley-hosted education-through-podcasting conference taking place in London on 19 and 20 June 2024.

Education through Podcasting (EPOD) – taking place at Morley’s Waterloo Centre for Adult Education on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June – is a new conference series cementing a partnership between Routledge, Morley College London, York St John University, Keele University and SoundLearnings Podcast.

Academics, researchers and practitioners will come together to share and disseminate their research and experience of teaching, learning and training through the use of podcasts.

Keynote speakers include:

• Mark Steadman, Founder of media hosting company Podiant and co-creator of the Bullseye category in the British Podcast Awards.
• Kirsty Fairclough, Professor of Screen Studies and Head of Research and Innovation at the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Nicole Logan, Head of Development and Executive Producer for multi-award-winning production company Reduced Listening.

A packed programme

The conference will host several panel presentations as well as live podcasts through Morley Radio throughout the two days.

On Wednesday, delegates are invited to register at 6pm,  followed by a live podcast panel and drinks reception. On Thursday, the conference will begin at 8.30am with registration and a keynote starting at 9.00am. The day concludes at approximately 5.30pm.

The provisional schedule is published here, with further detail to follow as the conference approaches, including:

• Panel discussions on podcasting pedagogy, production, and more
• Research paper presentations on the latest developments in podcasting for education
• Networking opportunities to connect with others passionate about podcasting in education
• Student engagement and learning outcomes with podcasting
• Accessibility, inclusion and podcasting
• Emerging technologies and innovations in podcasting

“A great opportunity”

Camilo Salazar, Morley Radio and Studios Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting EPOD 2024 in June. It’s a great opportunity to bring together individuals from both education and industry in the spirit of collaboration and innovation.

“And I’m also delighted to have an opportunity to showcase the dynamic work we do here at Morley Radio: we can’t wait to share our passion with all attendees.”

Earlybird tickets

Tickets for the event at just £70 are available until 31 May 2024. Click here to book.

Opportunities to support

EPOD is proudly sponsored by Broadcast Radio, HHB, and Routledge.

Further opportunities to support this important event are still available. Click here to find out more, or email epod@morleycollege.ac.uk for further information.