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L&T Chat Show

By Roger Saunders

Introducing new ideas for teaching and learning in higher education. A series of short interviews looking at practical methods for enhancing academic activities and student engagement.
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L&T Chat ShowNov 16, 2022

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S4E14 - Hannah Breslin on teaching with autism
Mar 27, 202443:35
S4E13 - Sarah Johnson, Alissa Nehrlich and Angela Kilpatrick on Neurodivergence

S4E13 - Sarah Johnson, Alissa Nehrlich and Angela Kilpatrick on Neurodivergence

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/ I'm joined again by Sarah and two colleagues, Alissa and Angela, who have set up a group for neurodivergent staff at UCLAN. We discuss terminology, manifestations, coping and support mechanisms.

If you enjoy this episode please like, review and share.

If you have something you'd like to talk about please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk


Mar 20, 202442:02
S4E12 - Sumeya Loonat on International Student Lecturers

S4E12 - Sumeya Loonat on International Student Lecturers

Sumeya talks to me about her role as a Senior International Student Lecturer, helping not only to celebrate the successes and contribute to the development of international students, but her work helping staff to interact more positively in the classroom.

If you enjoy this or any other episode please like, review and share.

If you have something that you'd like to talk about please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Mar 13, 202432:38
S4E11 - Rebecca Wakelin on Sheepdog Teaching

S4E11 - Rebecca Wakelin on Sheepdog Teaching

Rebecca and I discuss classroom management covering values, moments of meaningful connection, pro-active strategies and reactive strategies.

Rebecca's book, Sheepdog Teaching: The professors guide to being an excellent teacher, should be available in about 12 months.

If you enjoy this, or any of the other episodes please like, review and share.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Mar 06, 202441:60
S4E10 - Thanos Athanasopoulos on Productive Failure

S4E10 - Thanos Athanasopoulos on Productive Failure

Thanos explains his use of a productive failure approach to teaching economics, including a tennis match between Djokovic and Nadal to teach strategy.

If you enjoy the episode please like, review and share.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk, currently booking dates in April and looking forward to episode 100

Feb 28, 202436:06
S4E9 - Anna LLewellyn-Smith on Barriers for International Students in Understanding In-Person Lectures

S4E9 - Anna LLewellyn-Smith on Barriers for International Students in Understanding In-Person Lectures

Today Anna tells me about the research she's been undertaking to identify barriers for international students in live lectures and small adjustments that can be made to help.

If you'd like to participate in the research Anna can be reached at allewellyn-smith@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you would like to share something on the podcast please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Feb 21, 202425:57
S4E8 - Nicola Grayson: Pedagogy on the Rocks

S4E8 - Nicola Grayson: Pedagogy on the Rocks

Feb 14, 202433:02
S4E7 - Ian Farrin on Adding the most value to the career and professional development journey of students

S4E7 - Ian Farrin on Adding the most value to the career and professional development journey of students

Ian and I discuss all things career development and he takes me through the DOTS model. We also discuss the importance and value of addressing these things early int he student journey.

If you enjoy this or any other episode please like, share, review and follow.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Feb 07, 202435:52
S4E6 - Dale Mineshema-Lowe on Engagement and Digital Technologies
Jan 31, 202439:15
S4E5 - Dr Alison Torn on jigsaw classrooms

S4E5 - Dr Alison Torn on jigsaw classrooms

Alison explains how jigsaw and why jigsaw classrooms were developed and how they can be used to increase engagement and group work. Helping students work with new classmates in expert groupings that then increase the effectiveness of groups in class discussion. We also discuss creating safe spaces for exploring ideas.

If you enjoy this, or any of the other episodes, please like, review and share.

If you have something you'd like to talk about just email me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk


Jan 24, 202438:21
S4E4 - David Hodgkinson on the secrets of an award-winning teacher

S4E4 - David Hodgkinson on the secrets of an award-winning teacher

Hodgie reflects on an award-winning career and identifies areas that he feels have had positive impacts on students.

If you enjoy this, or any other episode, please like, review and share.

If you have something you'd like to talk about contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jan 17, 202440:09
S4E3 - Ella Houston on Critical Reflection in Disability Studies
Jan 10, 202433:49
S4E1 - Anthony Basiel on 360 learning.

S4E1 - Anthony Basiel on 360 learning.

Today Anthony and I discuss a system for creating hybrid classrooms using Socratic circles and 360 technology.

Dr Anthony Basiel is a Computing Science Lecturer and Researcher at Bournemouth University, UK.
You are invited to go to his website at
https://abasiel.uk/augmentedreality/ 
There you will find some images of his 360* immersive webinar design using a Socratic discussion circle. Following the podcast he invites you to scroll down the web page to post your definition of knowledge. 
If you'd like to know more about defining 'telepistemology' or to discuss webinar design or collaborate on any blended learning research projects he is happy to be contacted by email projects. abasiel@gmail.com 

If you enjoy this or any episode please like, share and review.

If you'd like to participate in a future episode please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jan 03, 202436:33
S4E2 - Alistair Jones on why everything is politics

S4E2 - Alistair Jones on why everything is politics

Alistair and I discuss his love for teaching politics and how all subjects are affected by or have an influence on politics and why this is important. Would really love to hear your feedback as this is something a bit different.

If you like this or any other episode please like, share and review.

If you'd like to participate then contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jan 03, 202441:43
S3E24 - Suzanne Young on embedding reflective active learning in the curriculum

S3E24 - Suzanne Young on embedding reflective active learning in the curriculum

Today I'm joined by Professor Suzanne Young, Professor of Criminal Justice who tells me about her module in which reflection is embedded. She talks about how it's done and the importance of feedback, questioning and scaffolding leading to a reflective summative assessment.

This is the final episode of season 3, we'll be back on January 3rd with season 4. In the meantime, have a great Christmas.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Dec 13, 202330:49
S3E23 - Rachel Davies on embedding wellbeing
Dec 06, 202331:45
S3E22 - Gabriela Pleschová and Rachel Forsyth on Trust in HE
Nov 29, 202335:59
S3E21 - Marina Harvey & Agnes Bosanquet on Reflection

S3E21 - Marina Harvey & Agnes Bosanquet on Reflection

Marina and Agnes talk about their approach to reflection for learning, which is also available as a guide, Youtube videos and research papers. We cover a range of ideas, including reflection for mindfulness and both give practical examples of exercises you can do to help focus and centre students (and perhaps colleagues).

You can read about their work here:

Harvey, M., Coulson, D. & McMaugh, A. (2016). Towards a theory of the ecology of reflection: reflective practice for experiential learning in higher education. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 13(2). http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol13/iss2/2

 

Harvey, M., Baker, M., Lloyd, K., McLachlan, K., Semple, A. & Walkerden, G. (2016). A song and a dance: Being inclusive and creative in practising and documenting reflection for learning. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 13(2). http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol13/iss2/3

Reflection for online learning:

(6) Reflection for Learning - YouTube Reflection for learning:

Reflection for learning: a scholarly practice guide for educators | Advance HE (advance-he.ac.uk) If you've enjoyed this or any of the other episodes, please like, review and share.

If you'd like to participate please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Nov 29, 202340:22
S3E20 - Claire Stocks on pracademics or dual professionals

S3E20 - Claire Stocks on pracademics or dual professionals

Claire and I talk about her time working with dual professionals, the barriers they can face in academia and the benefits they bring to the work place.

If you'd like to contact Claire:

clairestocks@bpp.com

Twitter (X): @DrClaireStocks

 

If people haven't heard of BPP, our website is here: https://bpp.com/

 

Earlier this year Claire set up a network for colleagues who are supporting dual professionals to move into or develop their practice within HE. If anyone would like to join them, they can request to be added to their Jisc Mailing list

JISCMail - SUPPORTINGPROFESSIONALS List at WWW.JISCMAIL.AC.UK The group contains lots of academic/educational developers, but also a number of dual professionals, and they're always interested to hear about their experiences. The Network is called Supporting Professionals in(to) HE  (SPiHE) The intention of the group is to share practice, look for opportunities for collaboration and scholarship, and generally raise the profile of practice-informed learning and teaching. If people are interested in exploring the issue of nomenclature (as we did a little bit in our discussion), Dr. Mary Kitchener's work (starting with her blog post What’s in a name? The rise of the practitioner academic and time to reconsider standardised induction support | BERA) would be a good starting point. She has also contributed to a recent book (2023), edited by Jill Dickinson and Teri-Lisa Griffiths called Professional Development for Practitioners in Academia, so that would also be a good resource for people to explore. Finally, there is a good paper by Dr. Emma Gillaspy and colleagues that discusses both imposter phenomenon and also intersectionality of dual professionals called 'Hard Graft: Collaborative exploration of working-class stories in shaping female educator identities' - that can be accessed Hard Graft: Collaborative exploration of working class stories in shaping female educator identities | PRISM: Casting New Light on Learning, Theory and Practice (ljmu.ac.uk) If you have enjoyed this or any of the other episodes please like, review, share and follow.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Nov 22, 202331:15
S3E19 - Rich Hind on Games (RPG Card games, simulations and dynamic case studies)

S3E19 - Rich Hind on Games (RPG Card games, simulations and dynamic case studies)

Rich and I talk about card games he's developed for use in social work, nursing and geography. He gives lots of practical examples as to how to create card games that have a dynamic quality that allows them to create case studies and simulations with enormous variations and provides an RPG (role-playing game) experience that can also be undertaken individually. Some great insights and ideas.

Here are the references from the episode

https://www.nandeck.com/ - NANDeck – the scripting software for card creation

 https://themeborne.com/products/escape-the-dark-castle - Escape from the Dark Castle (good example for a mechanic of directed generated scenarios in learning)

 https://www.lordsofvegas.com/ - How a game can take an old school game (monopoly) and revamp for the future.

and if you'd like to contact Rich then here's where to find him:

Richard Hind – Senior Learning Technologist – University of Chester – r.hind@chester.ac.uk

Twitter / X @titchard

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hind-972b91195/

If you've enjoyed the show please review, like, share etc. and if you've got something you'd like to share please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

If you've used any of the ideas from the show and in particular if you have feedback on the impact this has had on your students please get in touch, I'd love to know more.

Nov 15, 202336:54
L&T Bite Size 31 - Where next?

L&T Bite Size 31 - Where next?

Having recorded 30 episodes of something that I had envisaged might involve half a dozen episodes before others started to contribute I'm going to take a short break. But I'd like to ask three things of the lovely audiences who have listened to me prattle on.

Firstly, if you have found any of this (or the main podcast) useful and can provide some feedback on how you've used it in your teaching and what impact, if any, it's had on your students then please let me know. I'm trying to apply for National teaching fellow and impact is proving a difficult thing to evidence.

Secondly, if you'd like to contribute to the Bite Size podcast, please get in touch, or just send me an mp3 of 1 to 15 minutes.

Lastly, if you have any questions or if there are subjects you'd like me to cover please put them in the question option here, or send me an email.

For any of the above my address is roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Thank you for listening

Roger

Nov 14, 202308:58
S3E18 - Edward and Anna Cartwright on Experiments (gamification, simulation and role play) in economics teaching
Nov 09, 202331:45
L&T Bite Size 30 - Moderation

L&T Bite Size 30 - Moderation

A couple of ideas to help with the moderation process, in particular helping with timing and consistency.

If you enjoy the show please let me know and share the episode link.

If you'd like to participate, please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Nov 09, 202305:26
L&T Bite Size 29 - Consistency

L&T Bite Size 29 - Consistency

A couple of examples of ways of being consistent, the second of which illustrates that you can be consistent without forcing everyone to be the same.

If you enjoy the show please let me know and share the link.

If you would like to participate contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Nov 07, 202307:18
L&T Bite Size 28 - Card games 2

L&T Bite Size 28 - Card games 2

A brief idea of some card game ideas that have been generated and, in the case of two of them, created in the last couple of weeks.

If you have an idea for a card game and would like some help or advice please feel free to contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

If you enjoy the episodes please like, review, share or what not get involved (same email as always).

Thanks

Nov 02, 202307:03
S3E17 - Araida Hildago-Bastida on mentoring BAME students

S3E17 - Araida Hildago-Bastida on mentoring BAME students

Araida tells me about a system they use at Manchester Met using work-based mentors to support BAME students to help address the award gap.

If you'd like to know more please contact Araida on A.Hidalgo@mmu.ac.uk

If you enjoy these podcasts please feel free to like, review and share.

If you'd like to participate please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Nov 01, 202326:23
L&T Bite Size 27 - Taking responsibility for your own learning

L&T Bite Size 27 - Taking responsibility for your own learning

Ever since students have started to pay fees they have changed how they see the relationship with staff and institutions. Here I talk about one way of highlighting the personal responsibility of learners.

If you enjoy these podcasts please leave a review, like and share.

If you'd like to participate please contact me, or send your mp3 to, roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 31, 202304:52
L&T Bite Size 26 - Inclusivity

L&T Bite Size 26 - Inclusivity

Acknowledging that all our students are different and that many are struggling with or anxious about their sense of self and doing our best to show support.

If you would like to see a particular topic covered or have somethign you'd like to share please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 26, 202308:15
S3E16 - Sudesh Sangray on encouraging students to engage with academic literature

S3E16 - Sudesh Sangray on encouraging students to engage with academic literature

Sudesh explain the process he use to help students search for, find, analyse and use academic literature to enhance their knowledge, understanding and assessments.

If you have something you're passionate about or would like to share with colleagues please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 25, 202335:01
L&T Bite Size 25 - Video

L&T Bite Size 25 - Video

I often use video as a way of providing explanations and illustrations of ideas using different voices and interesting approaches. It's easy to embed in Powerpoint and well worth it.

If you have something you'd like covered or to contribute please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 24, 202305:32
L&T Bite Size 24 - Compassion

L&T Bite Size 24 - Compassion

What have I learned from making the L&T Chat Show podcast? That how we interact with students has a significant impact on engagement and learning.

If you enjoy the Bite Size episodes please let me, like, share and review.

If there is a topic you would like covered, or if you have somethign to contribute please contact me roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 19, 202305:25
S3E15 - Jenni Rose on playful learning for accounting students

S3E15 - Jenni Rose on playful learning for accounting students

Jenni and I cover a range of subjects, including sustainability, Freire's dialogic pedagogy and monopoly. Plenty of food for thought and some practical advice for anyone who wants to make their teaching more playful.


If you enjoy this episode please like, share, review or follow

If you have something you'd like to contribute please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 18, 202325:20
L&T Bite Size 23 - Flipped lectures

L&T Bite Size 23 - Flipped lectures

How and why to pre-record lectures, even if you're not teaching remotely or have lectures on your timetable.


If you'd like to contribute contact me or send your mp3 (of not more than 15 minutes) to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk


If you have enjoyed any of the Bite Size episodes please let me know

Oct 17, 202305:47
L&T Bite Size 22 - Reflection

L&T Bite Size 22 - Reflection

Good starting points for a discussion on reflection are Kolb's and Gibb's models. I add my own comments about how I reflect and why I think reflection is important for both staff and students for learning and development.


If you enjoy Bite Size please let me know, follow, like, review or share. If you'd like to contribute, contact me, or send your recording to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 12, 202307:36
S3E14 - Sarah Johnson on Neurodivergence

S3E14 - Sarah Johnson on Neurodivergence

In this week's episode I talk to Sarah about her own experiences as a lecturer with neurodivergence. She shares her personal story and gives some great advice for interacting with others and providing support for students. If you'd like to continue the conversation, Sarah can be reached on twitter (X) @SarahJ_MW

If you enjoy this episode (or any of the previous ones) please share, review, like and follow.

If you have something you'd like to share please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 11, 202340:24
L&T Bite Size 21 - Exemplars

L&T Bite Size 21 - Exemplars

Giving students an idea of how they might go about answering an assessment by taking them through an example can be very useful and can help augment showing them examples of previous student work by helping them to understand the process of research and analysis, rather than just outputs.

If you'd like to contribute to the Bite Size series please reach out or send your mp3 to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

If you have a topic you'd like covered either send me an email or comment on the question at the end.

Oct 10, 202305:25
S3E13 - Emmanuel Arakpogun on AI and assessment

S3E13 - Emmanuel Arakpogun on AI and assessment

For the third and final episode of AI week I'm joined by Emmanuel discussing AI and assessment. How can it be used, how should it be used, whether assessments should or can be AI proof and how we can incorporate best practice for both ourselves and the students.

Apologies for the poor sound quality in places, there seems to have been some gremlins on the line.

If you enjoy this or any of the other episodes please like, review, share and follow.

If you have something you'd like to talk about, please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 05, 202333:24
S3E12 - Live AI Panel

S3E12 - Live AI Panel

As part of a special AI week, this episode is a live recording of a special AI panel held at De Montfort University, Leicester, featuring Dr Martin Beckinsale, Associate Professor, Jack Brown, Lecturer in Strategic Management, Nichola Phillips, University Teacher Fellow and Chris Goldsmith, Associate Dean Academic.

In the episode we cover the use of AI for assessments, the ethical use of AI, potential benefits and some warnings for the future. Apologies for the sound quality, we were definitely in a room, not a corridor.

If you have something you'd like to share about any aspect of learning, teaching, assessment or student experience please contact me roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

If you have enjoyed this episode or any of the others in the series, please like, review, share or follow.

Oct 04, 202353:25
S3E11 - Lynn Gribble on AI and assessment

S3E11 - Lynn Gribble on AI and assessment

Welcome to AI Week on the L&T Chat Show. In this episode Lynn and I talk about AI, assessment and exactly what it means in terms of learning. We talk about a number of issues in relation to how students might use AI, how perhaps they should use AI and some of the pitfalls.

If there's something you'd like to share about any aspect of teaching, learning, assessment or student experience please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Oct 03, 202337:12
L&T Bite Size 20 - Prepping lectures

L&T Bite Size 20 - Prepping lectures

This week I'm talking about what I've spent much of the last few weeks doing, prepping lectures, making sure they're up to date, videos work, that they allow interactivity, reflect the assessment and link with both the seminars and the VLE.

Next week Bite Size is on holiday as I release 3 main pod episodes about AI, but they'll be back the week after.

Still hoping someone else might have something they want to share (and I'm happy to discuss this if it helps) by sending an MP3 to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Lastly, and I'm not a fan of doing this because I don't really like showing off (says the man who runs his own podcast) but the pod has passed 100 Spotify followers, so thank you to all those who have chosen to do so. If there are particular subjects you like me to cover please feel free to suggest them, via the episode feedback or direct to me.

Sep 28, 202312:17
S3E10 - Liz Doherty on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of communication with students

S3E10 - Liz Doherty on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of communication with students

Liz and I discuss the importance of communication with students in terms of making them feel valued and consider a few ways in which this can be done using various electronic means.

If you have something you'd like to share please email me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Next week we have an AI Special featuring three episodes.

Sep 27, 202334:13
L&T Bite Size 19 - Process

L&T Bite Size 19 - Process

Today I want to quickly mention the importance of talking to students about process and not just your subject. How to do the assessment and not just what the assessment should cover.

If you'd like to contribute to the Bite Size series, or if you have any questions of comments, just contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Sep 26, 202307:28
L&T Bite Size 18 - The Challenge

L&T Bite Size 18 - The Challenge

I'm hoping in the not too distant future to apply to become a National Teaching Fellow and so I need to be able to demonstrate reach and impact. So 'the challenge' is for you to contact me about a topic you want to make more interesting, active or fun and for me to help you design something. In return all I ask is that you let me know how it goes.

What have you got to lose?

roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Same address applies for any other questions, comments or suggestions for content. Happy prepping for the impending academic year and good luck.

Sep 21, 202303:09
S3E9 - James Webber on adapting language to help improve the international student experience

S3E9 - James Webber on adapting language to help improve the international student experience

James Webber is the Online Learning Director at SayWhatEnglish.com and has 20 years experience in language teaching and testing.  In this episode we discuss why and how university staff can adapt their own use of English to improve the international student experience.


If you enjoy this episode please like, follow and share.


If you have something you'd like to share with colleagues about any aspect of teaching and learning contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Sep 20, 202332:21
L&T Bite Size 17 - The NSS

L&T Bite Size 17 - The NSS

A quick and easy idea for helping improve module evaluations and potentially NSS responses.

If you'd like to participate in L&T Bite Size please send an mp3 of between 1 and 15 minutes to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk - same address if you have an idea for the L&T Chat Show.

If you've enjoyed any of these episodes please like, follow and share, and if you have any specific comments please email at the above address.

Sep 19, 202306:03
L&T Bite Size 16 - The Common Goal

L&T Bite Size 16 - The Common Goal

A few thoughts on how to help students see learning as a partnership. Helping students understand their role in learning and diminishing the view of the process as somehow being at fault for any disappointments.

If you enjoy these podcasts please like, follow and share (feedback is always welcome).

If you'd like to participate just send an mp3 of not more than 15 minutes to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk with anything you'd like included in the episode description.

Sep 14, 202308:27
S3E8 - Karen Clinkard on AGILE an employability and entrepreneurial mindset teaching tool
Sep 13, 202333:39
L&T Bite Size 15 - Buttons

L&T Bite Size 15 - Buttons

In this episode I describe how I intend to use buttons to teach segmentation. Inspiration for ideas for teaching can come from many different places and it's always worth keeping a look out for something you think you might be able to use in your teaching, even if you're not sure how. If you'd like to discuss ideas, or if you have a subject that you'd like to teach in a more practical way, please get in touch using the email below.

If you would like to contribute to the Bite Size podcast just send your mp3 recording (not more than 15 minutes) to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Please feel free to share these recordings with anyone you think might be interested.

Sep 12, 202306:13
L&T Bite Size 14 - Groupmate agreements and peer review

L&T Bite Size 14 - Groupmate agreements and peer review

Assessed groupwork can be fraught with difficulty. Here I talk about how I've used groupmate agreements and peer evaluation to try to address dome of those issues.

If you'd like to contribute to this series please send an mp3 of between 1 and 15 minutes to roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk, or drop me a line

Sep 07, 202307:14
S3E7 - Amr Al Khateeb on social learning

S3E7 - Amr Al Khateeb on social learning

Today Amr and I discuss his methods for encouraging students to learn as part of a group and to develop important social skills in the process. He provides some top tips for getting the most out of active group learning inside and outside the classroom.

Dr Amr Al Khateeb is Senior Lecturer in Marketing at John Moores University, Liverpool If you have something you'd like to share please get in touch roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Sep 06, 202327:03