The Research and Innovation summit

Bridget Steenkamp: Facilitating child-led ecotheology

Charles, Will and Aaliyah talk to Bridget Steenkamp, Pentecostal minister, community organiser, and, relevantly for the pod, DTh student in Roehampton’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Bridget’s research is an interdisciplinary endeavour, combining theology and early years education. It starts from Friedrich Fröbel’s conception of spirituality as ‘life unity’: connection to oneself, each other, the natural world, and the transcendent, to consider whether pre-school children (3-4 years old) can be co-researchers in theological enquiry.     Links mentioned:  More on Fröbel (Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Fröbel])  The Froebel trust [https://www.froebel.org.uk]   The Godly Play [https://www.godlyplay.uk] foundation UK  Ecotheology [https://www.saet.ac.uk/Christianity/Ecotheology] (St Andrew’s Encylopedia of Theology)  Bridget’s Slow Workshops [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/sustainability/education-and-research/] for Roehampton’s sustainability team (check out their episode earlier in the feed!)    Chapters  00:09 Introduction  00:39 Bridget’s thesis  02:51 Research co-led by children  06:00 Bridget’s data collection – in practice  08:01  Are young children closer to the divine?  08:52 What is ecotheology?  10:26 Presenting the children’s data  11:35 Defining “spirituality” in this context  15:51 Addressing the influence of the (adult) researcher  17:59 A natural spiritual sense in children?  20:09 Wrap-up    The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Bonus: Benoît André (Extended Edit) - Exploring community in flooded areas using electro-acoustic composition

A longer version of Charles, Aaliyah, and Will conversation with Benoît André [https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/], PhD student in Roehampton’s School of Arts. Benoît is a composer and sound-designer, researching flooding in Gloucestershire and West London, through the medium of sound. Specifically, electro-acoustic composition - less music than sonic art.  This episode is a chance to feature, in full, Benoît’s piece Skein #7, only showcased as an excerpt in the original episode.      We discuss this little-known art form, what it brings to an eco-sociological thesis, the impact of flooding on communities (which is not solely negative), and why, in these circumstances, it pays to have your mum own one of the few SUVs in the village.       Find more of Benoît’s work at  https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/electro-acoustic [https://www.benoitandre.co.uk/electro-acoustic]      Chapters  00:09 Introductions  00:57 Studying flooding through sound?  02:08 Electroacoustic composition  04:27 What does a thesis in Electroacoustic music look like?  07:16 An excerpt from Skein #7 (HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED!)  09:18 The Electroacoustic ‘scene’ (such as it is)  12:57 Skein #7 – in full!  18:20 Benoît’s other work, his background  20:39 What does data collection look like in such a project?  24:05 Implications for governance  26:03 Unexpected positives of flooding  28:35 Flooding and community impact  35:08 Wrap-up, and Benoît’s Forest Frivolity         The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Ian Kinane: James Bond’s part in my academic career

Dr Ian Kinane is the editor of the International Journal of James Bond Studies and an expert on all things 007. He is also a Reader in Literature and Popular Culture here at Roehampton. In this week’s show, he talks about his roots in Dublin, his tips on how to manage an academic career, and, of course, his take on Bond - or, more precisely, on the complicated relationship between Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming, and the people of Jamaica.     Links:  * Ian’s research profile [https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/dr-ian-kinane/]  * The International Journal of James Bond Studies [https://jamesbondstudies.ac.uk/] (stop smirking!)   * Ian Fleming and the Politics of Ambivalence [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ian-fleming-and-the-politics-of-ambivalence-9781350128972/] (Bloomsbury, 2021)  * Hampton Hill Theatre [https://www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk/]    The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

Bonus – Library (extended edit)

This week, we revisit the conversation Charles and Will had with Sandra, Charlie and James from the University of Roehampton’s Library team. This longer edit includes considerations on privacy and data protection, which turns out to be a theme dear to both James and Will.     We also discuss whether every library remembers their first shushing, the intricacies of the inter-library loan system, and eldritch texts on loan from Miskatonic University...    Chapters      The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]

The Research and Innovation summit

The wait is officially over, with the registration for the Roehampton Research & Innovation Summit now open!     This year’s programme brings together an inspiring mix of internal and external experts, each week will be giving you a snapshot of who will be presenting on the day.     You’ll also find two dedicated sessions crafted especially for researchers at pivotal career moments: one on career pathways beyond the PhD, and another on building the foundations of a successful post‑doctoral journey.   As places are limited secure yours before they’re gone!    Event Management | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/event/manage/7445083011412488192/]  The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School. [https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school]   Our theme music is by DiamondTunes [https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362]    Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.  Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk [graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk]