Learning and Teaching in Economics and International Business @ Aston University

Feb 21 2025 19 ep. 37 mins 1
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Within the Economics and International Business department at Aston University, many of our academics have a strong interest in teaching and learning. We therefore created this podcast with an aim to share insight, innovations, and best practice among the department, as well to a wider audience. The podcast is led by Dr Karishma Patel, a Teaching Fellow in Economics at Aston University. In each episode, we invite members of the department to have a conversation about a topic which they are interested in. We also invite guest speakers to share their insights with us.

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A Negotiation Game to Embed Sustainability into the Curriculum – with Dr Alexandra Arntsen

Feb 21 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel from Aston University speaks with Dr Alexandra Arntsen (Nottingham Business School) about her innovative approach to embedding sustainability into the curriculum. Alex talks us through her use of a negotiation role-playing game that she has used to engage students from various disciplines in discussions around climate change. She shares her though

Using Social Networks to Enhance Student Engagement with Dr Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and Dr William Tayler

Dec 04 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel from Aston University is joined by Dr Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez (University of Manchester) and Dr William Tayler (Lancaster University) to discuss their innovative use of Instagram in economics education. Together, they made the account dailylifeecon, where they create content designed to complement their teaching by connecting economic concepts to

Placements Unpacked: Application Tips, University Support & Life on Placement

Nov 07 2024 50 mins  
Join us for an engaging live recording of the Learning and Teaching in Economics podcast, hosted by Dr Karishma Patel, a Teaching Fellow at Aston University. This episode covers all you need to know about placements for Aston's economics students! Second-year BSc Economics student Alex Taylor, currently applying for placements, leads the discussion and poses questions to our panel,

Boosting Student Engagement Through Extra-Curricular Activities - A Design Thinking Approach

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Karishma Patel from Aston University welcomes three colleagues from Newcastle University Business School: Joanne Parker (Lecturer in Accounting), Dr. Ana Bogdanovic (Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Director of Education), and Dr. Yulia Dzenkovska (Lecturer in Marketing). Together, they share their experience of using the design thinking framework to enhance st

Exploring Design Thinking in Higher Education with Tony Morgan

Sep 26 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Karishma Patel (Aston University) is joined by Tony Morgan, an Associate Professor in Innovation Management Practice at Leeds University Business School. Tony is one of the founders of the University of Leeds' design thinking community. Design thinking is a problem-solving framework that focuses empathy and a user-centred approach to deeply understand issue

Technology in Teaching: Finding the Balance with Dr Alex Squires

Jul 15 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel (Aston University) is joined by Dr Alex Squires (The University of Manchester), who recently presented at one of the Birmingham Economics Education Seminars (BEES). Alex shares examples of his use of technology in the classroom, and reflects on his journey towards finding a more balanced approach to integrating technology in teaching to improve st

Aston Student Journeys: From Freshers to Finals

Jun 19 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) is in conversation with Aston students Sumedha Sharma (BSc Economics) and Luc Burns (BSc Economics and Management) who have recently completed their final year assessments. They share their experiences on making friends in the first year, navigating placement applications and managing their time during the final year. Whether you&#

Increasing the Diversity in Economics Students with Discover Economics

Mar 26 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Sam McLoughlin (Senior Campaign Manager at Discover Economics), Dr Tim Burnett (Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University and Academic Champion for Discover Economics), and Amy East (Student at Aston University and Student Champion for Discover Economics), to share insights into their collaborative efforts with Discover Ec

Enhancing Learning and Engagement Through Escape Room Games with Dr Maria Psyllou

Mar 03 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Maria Psyllou from the University of Birmingham, who recently presented at one of the Birmingham Economics Education Seminars (BEES), to discuss an escape room style game that she introduced into an introductory mathematics course for undergraduate economics students. Maria shares valuable insights into her approach, and

The role of A-levels in students' assessment expectations at university with Dr Annika Johnson

Feb 22 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Annika Johnson from the University of Bristol to discuss how the role of A-levels affects students' assessment expectations at university. Drawing on her experience of teaching A-Level economics, and her present role teaching economics at university, Annika provides valuable insights into how our students' approa