Education Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/education-conversations Join us as we explore the dynamic world of higher education at the University of Aberdeen. In each episode, you'll hear insightful discussions with educators who share their practice, highlighting what worked well and what didn't. Whether you're an academic, supporting teaching and learning, a student, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers valuable perspectives and thought-provoking conversations to keep you informed and inspire you to try something new. If you would like to contribute, please get in touch with the Centre for Academic Development as we’d love to hear from you. © 2026 University of Aberdeen c278ffd2-9716-5a4c-85d5-255bb1a6df37 yes en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:34:05 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:35:05 +0000 https://img.transistorcdn.com/j7V6IU-65YXAHTLYgIzb5DSUEbFQg9ghKzvUQr-2Hnc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MGRl/NTFhNmQ2ZDBlN2Ez/NWZmMjY3NjcwNjMy/MzkwMS5qcGc.jpg Education Conversations episodic University of Aberdeen Join us as we explore the dynamic world of higher education at the University of Aberdeen. In each episode, you'll hear insightful discussions with educators who share their practice, highlighting what worked well and what didn't. Whether you're an academic, supporting teaching and learning, a student, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers valuable perspectives and thought-provoking conversations to keep you informed and inspire you to try something new. If you would like to contribute, please get in touch with the Centre for Academic Development as we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of higher education at the University of Aberdeen. University of Aberdeen No No TESTA - Episode 4. Dr Jacqui Hutchison 2 2 4 4 TESTA - Episode 4. Dr Jacqui Hutchison full 30043bd9-b7a4-44e4-8607-2c8b0582bbec https://share.transistor.fm/s/06a1896c In our final episode, Dr Jacqui Hutchison, Lecturer in the School of Psychology, shares insights from her School’s engagement with TESTA, including the impact on curriculum conversations and assessment strategy.

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:33:39 +0000 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 800 In our final episode, Dr Jacqui Hutchison, Lecturer in the School of Psychology, shares insights from her School’s engagement with TESTA, including the impact on curriculum conversations and assessment strategy.

]]> No TESTA - Episode 3. Alan Grieve 2 2 3 3 TESTA - Episode 3. Alan Grieve full 89344a79-8a9d-4b2e-b662-227f81c228a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/808f2c90 Episode three features Alan Grieve, Lecturer in the School of Education. Alan talks about his experience of engaging with TESTA at programme level, and what the process revealed about assessment patterns, feedback, and opportunities for change.

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:28:13 +0000 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 638 Episode three features Alan Grieve, Lecturer in the School of Education. Alan talks about his experience of engaging with TESTA at programme level, and what the process revealed about assessment patterns, feedback, and opportunities for change.

]]> No TESTA - Episode 2. Bethany Parrillo 2 2 2 2 TESTA - Episode 2. Bethany Parrillo full 9659eb68-38ea-454f-bc84-fb8f2fc6a297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3b0a6c0 In episode two, we hear from Bethany Parrillo, our TESTA Student Assistant for 2023–24 and a recent graduate in MA History and Theology. Bethany shares the student perspective on TESTA and reflects on what it’s been like to contribute to assessment enhancement work.

]]> In episode two, we hear from Bethany Parrillo, our TESTA Student Assistant for 2023–24 and a recent graduate in MA History and Theology. Bethany shares the student perspective on TESTA and reflects on what it’s been like to contribute to assessment enhancement work.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:22:34 +0000 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1235 In episode two, we hear from Bethany Parrillo, our TESTA Student Assistant for 2023–24 and a recent graduate in MA History and Theology. Bethany shares the student perspective on TESTA and reflects on what it’s been like to contribute to assessment enhancement work.

]]> No TESTA - Episode 1. Dr Mary Pryor and Dr Chloe Alexander 2 2 1 1 TESTA - Episode 1. Dr Mary Pryor and Dr Chloe Alexander full 76cf38a9-4aa4-409d-941b-b5aed33d840f https://share.transistor.fm/s/288cfb6c I’m Professor Kirsty Kiezebrink, and I’ll be your host for this series. Across these episodes, we’ll explore how TESTA has supported us to take a holistic, evidence-informed look at assessment and feedback, and how it’s shaping conversations about programme design and the student experience here at Aberdeen.

In our first episode, I’m joined by Dr Mary Pryor, Senior Academic Development Adviser, and Dr Chloe Alexander, Senior Academic Skills Adviser in Academic Writing from the Centre for Academic Development. Together, we introduce TESTA at Aberdeen, discuss what the process involves, and reflect on what we’ve learned from working with programme teams across the University.

]]> I’m Professor Kirsty Kiezebrink, and I’ll be your host for this series. Across these episodes, we’ll explore how TESTA has supported us to take a holistic, evidence-informed look at assessment and feedback, and how it’s shaping conversations about programme design and the student experience here at Aberdeen.

In our first episode, I’m joined by Dr Mary Pryor, Senior Academic Development Adviser, and Dr Chloe Alexander, Senior Academic Skills Adviser in Academic Writing from the Centre for Academic Development. Together, we introduce TESTA at Aberdeen, discuss what the process involves, and reflect on what we’ve learned from working with programme teams across the University.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:13:51 +0000 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 841 I’m Professor Kirsty Kiezebrink, and I’ll be your host for this series. Across these episodes, we’ll explore how TESTA has supported us to take a holistic, evidence-informed look at assessment and feedback, and how it’s shaping conversations about programme design and the student experience here at Aberdeen.

In our first episode, I’m joined by Dr Mary Pryor, Senior Academic Development Adviser, and Dr Chloe Alexander, Senior Academic Skills Adviser in Academic Writing from the Centre for Academic Development. Together, we introduce TESTA at Aberdeen, discuss what the process involves, and reflect on what we’ve learned from working with programme teams across the University.

]]> No The Evolution of AI in Education 1 1 2 2 The Evolution of AI in Education full e8c23f7c-208c-4d2c-b599-cc5659d777bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0a76415 Professor Jo-Anne Murray is joined by Chris Trace and Kaya Hunter from Keath.ai to talk about the impact of AI across all levels of Education. Keath.ai, a spin-of company from the University of Sussex, specialises in the use of AI for assessment.

]]> Professor Jo-Anne Murray is joined by Chris Trace and Kaya Hunter from Keath.ai to talk about the impact of AI across all levels of Education. Keath.ai, a spin-of company from the University of Sussex, specialises in the use of AI for assessment.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1437 Professor Jo-Anne Murray is joined by Chris Trace and Kaya Hunter from Keath.ai to talk about the impact of AI across all levels of Education. Keath.ai, a spin-of company from the University of Sussex, specialises in the use of AI for assessment.

]]> No Transforming the Student Experience with Online Education 1 1 1 1 Transforming the Student Experience with Online Education full 516745ed-00f1-4062-9092-359527a04d53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2913a861 In this podcast, Professor Jo-Anne Muray talks to Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education at the University of Leeds about transforming the student experience with online education. 

]]> In this podcast, Professor Jo-Anne Muray talks to Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education at the University of Leeds about transforming the student experience with online education. 

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1037 In this podcast, Professor Jo-Anne Muray talks to Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education at the University of Leeds about transforming the student experience with online education. 

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