Learning Resources

This archive of learning resources contains a wealth of fascinating talks, speeches and debates hosted by The Radio Academy in recent years. From presenting to producing, music to news, diversity to leadership - we’ve got something for everyone. Filter by topic, search for keywords, or browse for inspiring speakers. Everyone is welcome to browse, though many of these resources are exclusive to Radio Academy Members.

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Radio Academy Festival 2024: Impact Amplified through AI

Digital media lawyer Cliff Fluet demonstrates the power of AI for producers and creators. He maintains AI is the most consequential tool available to the audio industry – and one that could solve a number of its biggest challenges.

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Radio Academy Festival 2024: Measuring Impact with Adam Bowie

MEASURING IMPACT with Adam Bowie

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Radio Academy Festival 24: LOL – why laughter is so important in audio

LOL – why laughter is so important in audio. Tom Price (Magic Drive), Ben Cartwright (Help I Sexted My Boss), Aniya Das (Northern News), Ella Woods (BBC Studios) talk to Kat Shoob (Magic Drive) about the importance of laughter and comedy in audio.

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Radio Academy Festival 24: Best Sports Coverage

Best Sport Coverage. Adrian Durham (talkSPORT) joins Nick Bright on the ARIAS stage to chat about what makes GameDay award winning and the success of talkSPORT who scooped a total of 3 awards.  

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Radio Academy Festival 24: Best New Podcast Rob Burrow Seven Meets

Best New Podcast: Rob Burrow Seven Meets with Tracy Gee (BBC Leeds) and Lindsey Burrow talk to Tanya Arnold about the making of the Rob Burrow Seven Meets podcast and his legacy. They also announce something very special for Rob Burrow fans.

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Radio Academy Festival 2024

Recordings from sessions held at Radio Academy Festival 2024

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Radio Academy Festival 2024: The Great British Post Office Trial

The Great British Post Office Trial (Keynote). Nick Wallis talks to Sima Kotecha on the journey of breaking this story on the radio.

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Radio Academy Festival 2024: Matt Chorley in Conversation

Matt Chorley in conversation. Matt speaks to BBC Radio Leeds’ Rima Ahmed about his new 5 live show and his quest to deliver politics without the boring bits.

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Meet the MD

New Managing Director Aradhna Tayal Leach spoke with Sylvie Carlos

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Visit to Digbeth Estate, Birmingham

Hear about the transformation of the Digbeth Estate in Birmingham into a world class creative centre of excellence.

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30 Under 30 Alumni – Stories and Tips

Five members of our 30 Under 30 list talk about their careers and give their advice

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Fleur East In Conversation

Fleur East spoke about her radio career so far, plus Strictly and The ARIAS

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Rosie Wright In Conversation

Times Radio’s Rosie Wright about her career in news and speech broadcasting

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Pete Black, In Conversation with Rebecca Frank

Bauer’s Director of Music talking about his journey from record industry to radio

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Nick Grimshaw in Conversation

Grimmy in conversation with Arielle Free, about life after Radio 1 and his new book

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Best New Presenters 2022 – ARIA Winners in Focus

Three of the UK’s freshest voices come together to discuss their careers so far.

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Lightning Talk – Riverside Radio

Fayon Dixon talks about a groundbreaking project involving young people in South London

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BARS – ARIA Winner in Focus

How the music therapy show for prisoners came about, and how the team made the show.

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Power of Community

How audio connects with a community to ensure that the conversations that matter are had.

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Adele Roberts – ARIA Winner in Focus

The Radio 1 DJ talks about her return to work after dealing with a life changing illness.

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Richard Dawkins in conversation

Bauer Media’s President of Audio talks about the company’s radio and audio activity across Europe.

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The Battersea Poltergeist – ARIA Winner in Focus

Creator Danny Robins talks about how he mixed true crime, drama, documentary and ghosts.

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Charlotte Moore: 100 Years of the BBC

The BBC’s Chief Content Officer, with BBC historian Robert Seatter and 1Xtra presenter Remi Burgz.

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Sustainability in the audio industry

How green is audio production, and what power do we have to influence listener behaviours?

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