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
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Oct 23, 2023 • 41min
S09 E03: The State of Free Speech in UK Universities: What Students and the Public Think
Professor Bobby Duffy discusses his research on the state of free speech in UK universities, exploring opposing views on the topic, the shift in political manifestos towards cultural wars, the rise of cancel culture, the changing perception of 'woke', the emergence of anti-woke identity, and support for free speech in UK universities.
Oct 16, 2023 • 36min
S09 E02: Free Speech and the University
The podcast discusses the role of free speech in Higher Education, including its importance for marginalized individuals and the suppression of free speech. It explores the power of free speech for marginalized groups and the tension between free speech and equality. The podcast also highlights the potential for transformative conversations and the importance of free speech and academic freedom in universities.
Oct 9, 2023 • 47min
S09 E01: Free Speech and Offence: Can We Draw a Line?
This podcast discusses the importance of free speech in universities, exploring obstacles and restrictions. It also examines the legal and ethical debate surrounding Holocaust denial. The complexities of free speech and offense are explored, including controversial standards for African-American history and manipulation of facts. Balancing free speech with harm to others and equality in academia is examined, as well as the need for listening and inclusive cultures within universities.
Mar 27, 2023 • 40min
S08 E09: Witnessing Catastrophe: Theology and Climate Change
Tim Middleton discusses the role of theology and religion in response to climate change and collective trauma
Mar 20, 2023 • 48min
S08 E08: Is climate change a security threat?
Robert Falkner considers climate change from an International Relations perspective
Mar 13, 2023 • 38min
S08 E07: Minimal ethics for a planetary crisis
Dr Joanna Zylinska takes a deep dive into the philosophy of climate change
Mar 6, 2023 • 48min
S08 S06: Climate Change: What can we do?
A panel discussion concerning climate change and our response to it, with a keynote address from Sarah Lunnon (Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil), convened by AKC Director Professor Clare Carlisle
Mar 6, 2023 • 42min
S08 E03: Public Education in an Era of Planetary Emergency
Ben Rawlence, founder of Black Mountains College, discusses the role of education in preparing us to live in a new era of planetary emergency and climate crisis
Feb 20, 2023 • 39min
S08 E05: Art and Activism
Margaret Heffernan considers the role of activism in the arts
Feb 13, 2023 • 39min
S08 E04: Palaeolithic Climate Change: What can we learn from our ancient ancestors?
Hilary Davies talks about sites of historic interest in the Dordogne valley and beyond, and asks what lessons we can learn from palaeolithic societies
