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1 15. Little Fable Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'Little Fable' (1920) from Franz Kafka, Selected Stories, translated by Mark Harman. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
2 14. First Sorrow Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'First Sorrow' (1922) from Franz Kafka, Metamorphosis and Other Stories, translated Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
3 13. It Was One Summer Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'It Was One Summer' (published posthumously 1931) from Franz Kafka, The Burrow and Other Stories, translated Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
4 12. A Crossbreed Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'A Crossbreed' (published posthumously 1931) from Franz Kafka, Selected Stories, translated by Mark Harman. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
5 11. The Bridge Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'The Bridge (published posthumously 1931) from Franz Kafka, The Burrow and Other Stories, translated by Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
6 10. The Problem of our Laws Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'The Problem With Our Laws' (1917) from Franz Kafka, The Burrow and Other Stories, translated by Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
7 9. An Imperial Message Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'An Imperial Message' (1917) from Franz Kafka, Selected Stories, translated by Mark Harman. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
8 8. The Great Swimmer Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'The Great Swimmer' (1922) by Franz Kafka, translated by Daniel Slager. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
9 7. A Common Confusion Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads ' A Common Confusion' (1917) by Franz Kafka, translated by Willa and Edwin Muir. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
10 6. My Business Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'My Business' (1917) from Franz Kafka, The Burrow and Other Stories, translated by Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
11 5. Before the Law Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'Before the Law' (1915), from Franz Kafka, Selected Stories, translated by Mark Harman. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
12 4. At Night Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'At Night' (1920) by Franz Kafka, translated by Tania and James Stern. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
13 3. Children on the Road Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'Chidren on the Road' (1912) from Franz Kafka, Metamorphosis and Other Stories, transl. Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
14 2. Resolutions Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads 'Resolutions' (ca. 1904-12) from Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, translated by Michael Hofmann. Kristin Scott Thomas 11 Jun 2025
15 1. 'Kristin Scott Thomas reads Kafka' Introduction Professor Carolin Duttlinger introduces 'Of Children, Animals, and Hunger Artists: Kristin Scott Thomas reads Kafka,' a live reading of Kafka short stories by Dame Kristin Scott Thomas. Kristin Scott Thomas, Carolin Duttlinger 11 Jun 2025
16 School leadership Training in Malawi Can student progression test scores improve as a result of a custom-designed school leadership training programme? This episode discusses a custom-made training program for school leaders in Malawi's primary schools. Salman Asim, Ravinder Casley Gera, Donna Harris, Grace Milner 03 Jan 2025
17 What makes a just primary education in Bristol schools? Fatima Mohamed Ali, Claire Neaves and Dr. Claire Stewart-Hall discuss their experiences of teaching in Bristol schools and opportunities to reimagine schooling differently. Claire Stewart-Hall, Fatima Mohamed Ali, Claire Neaves 05 Sep 2024
18 Suicide prevention and mental health advocacy Professor Lennox speaks to Ben West, mental health campaigner, best-selling author and social media influencer, about suicide prevention. Belinda Lennox, Ben West 08 Feb 2024
19 Supporting the mental health of young people Professor Lennox talks to Cynthia Germanotta and Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes from 'Born This Way Foundation' and Professor Mina Fazel about the importance of supporting young people’s mental health. Belinda Lennox, Mina Fazel, Cynthia Germanotta, Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes 11 Sep 2023
20 Queering the Past(s) A podcast episode with Nancy Rabinowitz, Marcus Bell, and Eleonora Colli Nancy Rabinowitz, Marcus Bell, Eleonora Colli 06 Jul 2022
21 Episode 1: Northern Ireland We talk about what ‘Classics’ really means and its place in the 21st century; we discuss Greek vases, ‘Irish modesty’, provincial art, the Sogdians; and we highlight the particular barriers that Northern Irish students may face, and how to overcome them! Sarah Cullinan Herring, Jenyth Evans, Peter Stewart 31 Aug 2021
22 WillPlay: Chat, Play, Learn Shakespeare This podcast explores WillPlay, an AI-powered reimagining of Shakespeare's plays for school students. Abigail Williams, Felicity Brown, Rachael Hodge, Giles Lewin 17 Feb 2021
23 Classics in Communities A podcast with Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Mai Musié. Mai Musié, Arlene Holmes-Henderson 17 Jan 2021
24 The Multilingual Performance Project: celebrating languages through drama The Multilingual Performance Project (MPP) showcases and celebrates the multilingual nature of schools and demonstrates how multilingualism can interact creatively with teaching in the classroom, promoting both taught languages and community languages. Daniel Tyler-McTighe, Holly Bateman, Ann Poole, Eneida Garcia Villanueva 15 May 2020
25 Creative Commons Languages are in crisis in our schools – could creativity help save the subject? Can a creative approach to the study of languages enhance learner outcomes? Suzanne Graham, Linda Fisher, Heike Krüsemann, Julia Hofweber 17 Apr 2020
26 Alternative Provision and School Exclusions This presentation will discuss the place of Alternative Provision (AP) in the process of exclusion in England, with a particular focus on issues related to social justice. Martin Mills 04 Feb 2020
27 Rees Centre Annual lecture 2019 - School Exclusions Panel presentations (Harry Daniels, Alison Woodhead and Lisa Cherry) for the Rees Centre Annual Lecture 2019 on school exclusion and issues for looked after and adopted children. Harry Daniels, Alison Woodhead, Lisa Cherry 27 Nov 2019
28 Artificial Intelligence and Social Relations in Schools: Who are the 'Digital winners'? This lecture explores the different types of artificial intelligence systems in common use in education, before relating this to the covert use of algorithms in influencing educational journeys. Sandra Leaton-Gray 12 Nov 2019
29 Results from the INCLUSIVE trial of a whole-school health intervention: outcomes, mediators and processes The intervention targeted secondary schools and consisted of training for teachers in restorative practice, setting up action groups in schools, and a student social and emotional skills curriculum. Chris Bonell 16 Jan 2019
30 Admissions Testing Preparation Effects This seminar is the first of a five-part seminar series on 'Student Access to University'. This seminar discusses the relationships between student characteristics and test performances with Oxford University admissions tests data. Jo-Anne Baird, Karen O'Brien, Samina Khan, Rebecca Surender 15 Jan 2019
31 Forward with Classics A Book at Lunchtime seminar with Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Steven Hunt, Dr Mai Musie, Dr Peter Jones (Co-founder, Classics for All), Dr Alex Pryce (Head of Student Recruitment, Oxford), Chaired by Professor Fiona Macintosh (St Hilda's Oxford). Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Steven Hunt, Mai Musié, Peter Jones 14 Dec 2018
32 Creative Commons Exploring Sicilian Epigraphy Sicilian schools study and research epigraphy in their museums. Kirsten Shepherd-Barr, Andrew Fairweather-Tall 23 Jun 2017
33 Standards in national examinations: What do they mean? Jo­ Anne Baird, Director of Department of  Education, University of Oxford and Dennis Opposs, Ofqual, give a seminar for the Department of Education public seminar series. Jo­ Anne Baird, Dennis Opposs 09 May 2017
34 5 years of the EEF Findings, challenges and future priorities Matthew van Poortvliet, Grants Manager, Education Endowment Foundation, gives a talk for the Department of Education public seminar on 21st November 2016. Matthew van Poortvliet 22 Nov 2016
35 Promoting quality in education: A dynamic approach to school improvement Professor Leonidas Kyriakides, Department of Education, University of Cyprus, gives a talk for the Department of Education public seminar series. Leonidas Kyriakides 09 Mar 2016
36 7th Annual Access Lecture 2016 What does widening participation mean? An Historical Perspective. Peter Mandler 15 Feb 2016
37 Social and emotional early development: A programme to develop children’s social skills and help prevent bullying Daniel Muijs, Professor of Education at the University of Southampton, gives a talk for the Department of Education public seminar series. Daniel Muijs 09 Feb 2016
38 Research into the links between language teacher development and working with children as co- researchers Dr Annamaria Pinter, Warwick University, gives a talk for the Department of Education public seminar series. Annamaria Pinter 21 Jan 2016
39 The Education Endowment Foundation Challenges for the future Sir Kevan Collins, Education Endowment Foundation, gives a talk for the Department of Education Public Seminar Series on 23rd Novemner 2015. Sir Kevan Collins 03 Dec 2015
40 Creative Commons Protecting Schools in Conflict: Developing International Guidelines Professor Stephen Haines, University of Greenwich - 29 January 2015 Stephen Haines 10 Apr 2015
41 6th Annual Univ Access Lecture: Can we solve the independent school problem? Anthony Seldon gives the 6th Annual Access lecture entitles Can we solve the independent school problem? On 27th January 2015. Anthony Seldon 02 Feb 2015
42 Effects of pre-school education on outcomes at age 16 and predicted lifetime earnings: Findings from the mixed method EPPSE study A public seminar from the Department of Education, delivered by Professors Pam Sammons and Kathy Sylva. Pat Sammons, Kathy Sylva 01 Dec 2014
43 The Class: Connections and Disconnections in the Digital Age This talk by Prof. Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics, reflects on a recent ethnographic study of a year 9 class – researched at school and at home over an academic year. Sonia Livingstone, Chris Davies 27 Jun 2014
44 English as an Additional Language: Talking to Learn? Prof. Leung (King's College London) has worked for many years in the field of second/additional language education. His academic and research interests include classroom pedagogy, content and language-integrated curriculum development, language assessment Constant Leung 03 Dec 2013
45 Creative Commons 08.Exclusively for Everyone: two school outreach projects in Classics. Cultural Connections workshop with Bob Lister, University of Cambridge. Part of the Digital Humanities @ Oxford Summer School 2013. Bob Lister 07 Aug 2013
46 Creative Commons What is the role of schooling in the integration and settlement process of new Polish migrants to the UK? The EU Enlargement of 2004 entailed an intensive large-scale migration wave from Eastern European countries to the UK, in particular from Poland. Pauline Trevena 16 Jul 2012
47 Creative Commons 2012 Access Lecture Sir Martin Harris delivers the 2012 Univ Access Lecture entitled 'Reflections on seven years as Head of OFFA'. Sir Martin Harris 22 May 2012
48 Creative Commons Living with the Coalition - 2 Schools Professor Chris Husbands, Director of the Institute of Education, University of London, gives a talk examining how the policies and practice of the new Coalition government affect the schools system. Chris Husbands 28 Feb 2011
49 Tony Blair: The Learning Habit UK Prime Minister Tony Blair delivers the 1999 Romanes lecture, explaining what the government is seeking to achieve in its programme of education reform, and how as a nation in the 21st century we can achieve a ‘learning habit’ across society. Tony Blair 13 Mar 2009