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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In Conversation: Sophie Ellis Bextor

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

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Supporting Mental Health in Radio & Audio

Sharing five peoples’ experiences to learn how we can look after ourselves and support each other.

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Magic Radio: How to be Station of the Year

Looking back at an ARIA-award winning 2020, with the station bosses and some of the team.

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Bringing Sport to Life

Panel chat with guests from 5Live, talkSPORT, Test Match Special, and the Offside Rule podcast.

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Remembering Jono

A panel of Jono Coleman’s colleagues gather to remember the great man, shortly after his death.

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One Year of Times Radio

Matt Deegan talks to the station’s boss, and one of its producers and presenters.

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LGBTQ+ in Radio and Audio

Discussion about the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ radio and audio people working in the UK.

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Meet the Boomers

Boom Radio founders Phil Riley and David Lloyd, talk with former Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas.

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Women in News & Sport

Times Radio Breakfast co-host Aasmah Mir in discussion with BBC Radio 5 Live’s Eleanor Oldroyd.

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International Women

Panel discussion with guests who broadcast for Germany, Syria, and Nigeria.

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New Audio Platforms

Panel discussion about new platforms including Twitch, TikTok, Clubhouse and Voice Technology.

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Women in Podcasting

Panel discussion with women who work in podcasting, including how it’s changed in the last 20 years.

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The Presenter-Producer Relationships

Presenter Sara Cox and producer Louise Molony talk about their working relationship.

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Women in Leadership

A panel discussion hearing the inspirational stories of leading women in UK audio and radio

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40 Years of MFR

An evening hosted by Garry Spence looking at one of the most successful stations in Scotland.

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Disability in Radio & Audio

Discussion about the lived experiences of disabled radio and audio people working in the UK.

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ROAR – South Asian off-mic talent

Discussion about the lived experiences of South Asian production and off-air talent in the UK.

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ROAR – South Asian on-mic talent

Discussion about the lived experiences of South Asian on-air talent in the UK.

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Passion Pieces: Nadia Khan

Founder of Women in Ctrl Nadia Khan discusses gender inequality in British music.

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Jordan & Perri in conversation

The new hosts of KISS Breakfast talk about their dual roles as Diversity dancers and breakfast DJs.

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Lockdown Stories – Radio 2 House Music

How did they manage to get some of music’s biggest stars to make beautiful music from home?

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Lorna Clarke in conversation with Annie Mac

The BBC Controller of Popular Music marks one year in her new role by talking with Annie Mac.

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Nile Rodgers, with Edith Bowman

The singer-songwriter turned radio host talks about his Apple show Deep Hidden Meaning radio.

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talkRADIO – Looking Good

Station Director Dennie Morris talks through how his station has pivoted to visual.

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