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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Ukrainecast: Meet The Team

How the BBC mobilised the podcast when the conflict began, and how they report on horrific events.

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Breaking Taboos: Anna Raeburn & Sangeeta Pillai

The legendary radio agony aunt, and the groundbreaking podcaster, talk about off-limits subjects.

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How to Get a Job in Local Radio

How does an aspiring radio practitioner make that first leap into professional work in local radio?

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How to Win the ARIAS

What are the judges looking for in the awards, and how do you make your submission stand out?

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2021 Wrap Up

Miranda Sawyer and panel look back over their favourite radio and podcasts of 2021.

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Meet The Agents

Learn what agents do, who they work with and how you get one.

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Faron McKenzie: Leadership Pathways

The Head of 1Xtra looks at the various pathways to leadership and his vision for the station.

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Off Air Stars: Redefining Production Talent

Panel discussion on production talent – how we recruit, nurture, develop and retain the very best.

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Scott Taunton: Accelerating the digital opportunity

The CEO of NewsUK Broadcasting talks about how they are driving transformation in the digital space.

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Talent Makes Radio Flow: Shuja Khan

Arqiva’s Chief Commercial Officer on encouraging and empowering talent from all backgrounds.

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Matt Deegan: Surviving Radio’s Youthquake

The strategist gives his take on the future of the industry, focusing on young audiences.

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No Signal: Creating Opportunities

NSR’s co-founder David Sonubi talks about how the station is bringing communities together.

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Next Generation Talent: Aled Haydn Jones & Rebecca Frank

The Head of Radio 1 and KISS Content Director talk about new talent, and new young audiences.

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In Conversation: Sophie Ellis Bextor

The musician and lockdown hero talks about her Kitchen Disco show, and podcast ‘Spinning Plates’.

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Sustainable Audio Production

Against the backdrop of COP26, what is radio and audio doing to cut its carbon emissions?

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In Conversation: Claudia Winkleman and Clara Amfo

The Radio 2 presenter and host of Strictly chats to the Radio 1 DJ about what she loves about audio.

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Ian Moss: Radio and the Audio Revolution

The new Radiocentre CEO talks about making sure radio remains at the heart of the audio revolution.

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In conversation: John Pienaar & Dino Sofos

The Times Radio drive host in discussion with his former BBC producer Dino Sofos.

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Audio Anywhere: the nomadic industry

Panel discussion with people making awesome audio content outside of London.

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Ben Cooper: Reinventing Radio

A keynote speech on the role of talent, music and innovation in reinventing radio and audio.

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In Conversation: Charlotte Moore

The BBC’s Chief Content Officer talks to Anita Rani about bringing BBC radio and TV together.

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A New Chapter: Craig Charles

Craig and producer Helen, talk with BBC Introducing’s Gemma Bradley about their new 6 Music show.

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Sophie K: Breaking the Mould

The Kerrang! Radio host talks about smashing through barriers in the male-dominated world of rock.

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A Talent for Speech

Radio 4’s Mohit Bakaya and NewsUK’s Liam Fisher discuss where new talent and ideas come from.

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