Distant Yarnings
Distant Yarnings is an educational podcast exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of global higher education in the digital age. Join us as we unravel the complex threads of how universities worldwide are adapting to technological transformation, examine the growing influence of AI on teaching and learning, and weave together insights from educators, students, and innovators across continents. Visit the Distant Yarnings Website at: https://create.usq.edu.au/distant-yarnings/ for show notes and transcripts.
Episodes
Hosts Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris welcome Stefanie Savage-Campbell, Senior Educational Projects Manager at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, who is also part of the JISC Beyond Blended pilot group. Stefanie discusses her role in managing strategic projects across the university, noting that she often occupies the "weird third space" between professional services and academic staff.
- Hosts: Julie (Austra...
Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris welcome special guests Sarah Knight, Director of Digital Transformation at Jisc, and Sheila McNeill, Independent Consultant working on the Beyond Blended program. The discussion centers on Jisc's three decades of work supporting UK universities and colleges with technology, internet connectivity, and digital strategy. They trace the organization’s foundational work in learning design back to 2004, n...
Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris begin Episode 2 by discussing the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) organization and its role in UK higher education, including providing a nationwide internet service and negotiating for resources like e-books. They introduce their guest, Lisa Jacka from UNISQ (University of Southern Queensland), who was involved in the JISC Beyond Blended pilot.
- Hosts: Julie (Australia) & Jim (UK)
- Guest...
Welcome to the very first episode of Distant Yarnings! In this debut, Julie and Jim introduce the heart of their podcast — built around “yarning” (the art of meaningful, narrative-rich conversation) and the many meanings of “distance” in modern education.
- Hosts: Julie (Australia) & Jim (UK)
- Date and Length: September, 2025. Approx. 50 min.
- Theme: Distance, learning, storytelling, and a dash of archaeology
- Show Notes and Transcr...
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