Project PhDcast

I’m usually more comfortable writing about the news than being the news, but I’m excited to announce the launch of this new initiative for the Faculty of Humanities at Brock University!

The Podcast Learning Network (PLN) will bring together podcasters (and podcast-interested folks!) from across the Brock community for learning and collaboration. I will be facilitating panel discussions and bringing in guest speakers to talk about various aspects of podcasting over the coming academic year.

New network to build podcasting capacity at Brock

Brock’s podcasting community is getting a boost this fall with the launch of a new initiative to support current or aspiring podcast creators across campus.

The Faculty of Humanities’ inaugural Podcast Learning Network (PLN) event series will take place during the 2023-24 academic year and is open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff or faculty. Anyone who currently produces a podcast, wants to start a podcast or is curious about the potential opportunities created by being a podcast guest is invited to join the community.

“The goal is to build capacity for knowledge mobilization through podcasting, and to enhance audio storytelling at Brock. We are creating a learning community where ideas and experiences can be shared while gaining knowledge from visiting experts,” said PLN facilitator Alison Innes, Strategic Initiatives and Outreach Officer in the Faculty of Humanities.

I’m in the unique position of working in the same Faculty I’m studying in and of having my PhD research overlap with my work– as well as having the support of wonderful faculty, fellow colleagues, and my Dean to make something like this happen!

I am also grateful to fellow podcasters like John Heckman (Tattooed Historian), Christine Caccipuoti (Footnoting History) and Aven McMaster (Endless Knot Podcast), among others, for their willingness to share their experiences and knowledge in our upcoming panels. I’m still in the process of confirming guest speakers and panelists and will be updating the PLN website as things are confirmed.

Read the full story in Brock News.

Learn more about the Podcast Learning Network (PLN) and sign up for email reminders about upcoming events on the PLN website.