AKC Podcast
AKC @ King's College London
Welcome to the AKC podcast!
The Associateship of King’s College (AKC) is the original award of King's College London, dating back to its foundation in 1829 and reflecting its first motto: ‘sancte et sapienter’ (with holiness and wisdom). AKC lectures enrich and broaden the academic curriculum at King’s in a unique way.
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
The Associateship of King’s College (AKC) is the original award of King's College London, dating back to its foundation in 1829 and reflecting its first motto: ‘sancte et sapienter’ (with holiness and wisdom). AKC lectures enrich and broaden the academic curriculum at King’s in a unique way.
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 8, 2025 • 37min
S13 E08: Re-thinking Mind and Body
Dr Karen O'Brien-Kop discusses the mind/body relationship from an ontological perspective
Nov 30, 2025 • 39min
S13 E07: Re-thinking our smartphone usage
Professor Ben Carter and Dr Nicola Kalk outline the latest research on smartphone usage and mental health
Nov 24, 2025 • 39min
S13 E06: Re-thinking Brain Development
Dr Stacey Bedwell discusses the 5 stages of neurological development
Nov 17, 2025 • 39min
S13 E05: Re-thinking Human Learning in the Age of AI
Martin Compton discusses AI in the context of higher education
Nov 3, 2025 • 38min
S13 E04: Rethinking Gut and Brain Health
Professor Tim Spector discusses how diet and the gut microbiome affect our health
Oct 20, 2025 • 39min
S13 E02: Re-thinking our ocean origins
Rachel Mills discusses our ocean origins and historic and current practices in oceanography
Oct 13, 2025 • 35min
S13 E01: Why re-think thinking?
Edward David, Director of the AKC, introduces this semester's lecture series 'Re-thinking thinking'
Mar 25, 2025 • 44min
S12 E09: Grammars of Animacy: Geographies of Care
Explore how language shapes our ecological consciousness and deepens our relationship with nature. Discover the connection between place names and environmental stewardship, and the importance of preserving indigenous languages for cultural identity. Hear about the role of rich vocabulary in enhancing our appreciation of the natural world and how local communities articulate their environmental concerns. Through insightful discussions, learn how thoughtful communication can inspire responsibility towards the planet and combat ecological challenges.
Mar 17, 2025 • 46min
S03 E07: Against 'Mental Health'
Professor Nikolas Rose presents a case against 'mental health' and medicalisation
Mar 17, 2025 • 45min
S12 E08: Love, Relationship and Existential Culture
S12 E08: Love, Relationship and Existential Culture by AKC @ King's College London
