Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist and the author of nine books written for a general audience. Prolific in his writing and media appearances, he is among the most prominent public intellectuals to have emerged from Canada.
But what impact does a lifetime communicating with the public have on an academic? How is writing for a general audience different ... Show More
Mar 2025
"Hope Labour": The Reality of Sessional Academia
Academic careers have long been associated with stability, prestige, and a clear path from graduate school to tenure. But in today’s universities, an increasing number of scholars find themselves trapped in precarious, low-paid sessional contracts - far from the secure careers th ... Show More
39m 23s
Oct 2018
The neurotic academic: anxiety, casualisation, and governance in the neoliberalising university
Dr Vik Loveday, Goldsmiths, speaks at SRHE Higher Education Policy Network Event - Casualisation and the academy: Considering the implications for academics, students and higher education policy (Audio length - 00:32:56)
32m 56s
May 2024
Episode 164: Should flexible working be more accepted in schools?
<p>Remote workers, Tripled productivity, and more. Our three remote hosts tackle this big issue and explore whether there’s a stigma with teachers working from home. How crucial is having uninterrupted time? Is there a trust issue with schools? Plus, are open door policies a worr ... Show More
21m 15s
<div class="_2TO-components-SimpleRichTextEditor--paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="1btmr" data-offset-key="4s3tf-0-0"> <div class= "public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4s3tf-0-0"> <p>In this special compilation episode, we ... Show More
