AKC Podcast: Recent Episodes
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.
Simon Howell discusses South London's history and legacy as a centre of medical advancement
Dr Ayshah Johnston introduces the Black Cultural Archives, its history, and its relationship with Windrush
Daniel Nilsson-DeHanas makes a welcome return to the AKC to introduce the London Unfolding series and speak about the cultural history of Spitalfields
Dr Karen O'Brien-Kop discusses the mind/body relationship from an ontological perspective
Professor Ben Carter and Dr Nicola Kalk outline the latest research on smartphone usage and mental health
Rachel Mills discusses our ocean origins and historic and current practices in oceanography
Edward David, Director of the AKC, introduces this semester's lecture series 'Re-thinking thinking'
Amjad Iraqi, from Al-Shabaka & +972 Magazine, discusses the events of October 7th 2023 from a journalistic perspective. 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. These lectures often explore contentious subjects and viewpoints and we welcome constructive debate at these events.
Dr Shalini Sinha explores concepts of the self, reality and consciousness in early Indian thought
Professor Humeira Iqtidar discusses South Asian Islamic Thought on tolerance, liberalism and diversity
Dr Marie-Helene Gorisse, University of Birmingham discusses Jain philosophy and metaphysics
Dr Taushif Kara explores Muslim philosophy in colonial India through poetry, literature and art
Dr Jessica Frazier discusses the concept of Self in ancient Hindu philosophy and yogic texts
Professor Shitij Kapur considers the role of the university in facilitating free speech and fostering respect in contemporary society
Professor Linda Woodhead discusses generational differences in dealing with offence and emotion
Professor Satvinder Juss discusses freedom of speech and religion. Content warning: this lecture contains references to material which some listeners may find offensive.
Professor Bobby Duffy returns to the AKC to discuss his research into the state of free speech in UK universities
Tim Middleton discusses the role of theology and religion in response to climate change and collective trauma
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
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
Hilary Davies talks about sites of historic interest in the Dordogne valley and beyond, and asks what lessons we can learn from palaeolithic societies
Julie Gittoes, Andrew Kwapong and Graeme Mortimer Evelyn discuss Graeme's work at St Francis at the Engine Room
Paula Gooder examines the memorials and artwork in St Paul's Cathedral in the light of the contested history debate
Caroline Levitt discusses the murals of Jean Cocteau in the Église Notre Dame de France, Leicester Place
Jamie Hawkey discusses the art of Westminster Abbey and its role in the curation of national memory
Laura Moffatt from Art & Christianity describes her partnership with the artists Fourthland and faith communities in Epping Forest and Walthamstow
Dr Shahed Salem shares some of his work on mosque design in the UK and discusses how migration and architecture relate to each other
Professor Ben Quash introduces this semester's lecture series by examining sacred spaces in London, and the interplay between art, commerce and sacred space in the capital.
Dr Sukhwant Dhaliwal discusses the intersection between gender, fundamentalism and human rights
Professor Bobby Duffy discusses research from the KCL Policy Institute on Culture Wars in the UK
Dr Daniel DeHanas introduces this semester's lecture series and discusses theories of radicalisation and 'radical religion'
The Very Revd Dr Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary shares a lecture based on her 2021 book, 'Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter'.
Daniel Hayter discusses differing views on the resurrection of the body within Jewish and early Christian thought
Maori tattoo artist Moko Smith, in conversation with Prof Joan Taylor, discusses the history and practice of Maori tatou (moko), its history and significance within the Maori culture and beyond.
Sandi Sharkey, founder of YogaMatters, discusses the practice and philosophy of yoga, including the koshas, nadis, and the chakras.
Renasha Khan discusses the role and impact of social media on the construction of muslim female identity
Professor Joan Taylor discusses past and present concepts of Jesus of Nazareth's physical appearance and asks: what did the real body of Christ look like?
Dr Hayley MacGregor discusses the role of context in governmental responses to epidemics past and present
Revd Dr Ellen Clark-King, Dean of King's College London, talks about what good spiritual leadership looks like, drawing on wisdom from early Christianity
Baroness Deborah Bull, Vice President & Vice-Principal (London) at King's College London, discusses the civic university
Dr Daniel DeHanas introduces this semester's lecture series and discusses some different lenses through which we can view leaders past and present
The Reverend Canon Mark Oakley from the University of Cambridge discusses the power of poetry
Dr Matthew Drage from the Warburg Institute discusses the emergence and development of the contemporary mindfulness movement.
Dr Ayesha Nathoo explores the history of alternative approaches to mental health within the 20th century anglo-American context.
Professor John Marsden discusses mental and emotional triggers relating to cocaine addiction
Professor Neil Vickers discusses the emerging concept of selfhood and understandings of mental health in the nineteenth century
Autumn 2020 Lecture Series: The Life of the Mind: What is Mental Health?
Professor Sir Graham Thornicroft discusses the differing global approaches to mental health issues, treatment gaps, and the problem of stigma
Autumn 2020 Lecture Series: The Life of the Mind: What is Mental Health?
Dr Clare Carlisle discusses the concept of mental health in relation to the works of Spinoza
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
The Revd Dr Jamie Hawkey, Canon Theologian at Westminster Abbey, talks us through the history and purpose of the Abbey and its position in London.
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
Professor John Tresch introduces the Warburg Institute, a unique library with extensive collections in classical and renaissance culture.
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
Dr Vittorio Montemaggi & Dr Michelle Fletcher examine the architecture and history of the Barbican.
We apologise for the audio quality of this lecture recording.
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
Dr George Legg discusses the Docklands development, terrorism and the IRA bombing of South Quay Plaza
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
Professor Ben Quash & Dr Jennifer Sliwka delve into the history of the National Gallery, and examine some of its architecture and works.
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
Dr Daniel DeHanas returns to the AKC to guide us through the history of the East London Mosque in London's Whitechapel
Spring 2020 Lecture Series: Inside London: The Life-Story of a City in Nine Buildings.
AKC Programme Director Dr Clare Carlisle introduces this spring lecture series by examining the history of King's College London
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Dr Shannon Shah shares his research on the experiences of gay muslims, including issues of identity, sexuality, gender and faith.
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Sarah Guerra, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at King's College London, examines what equality, diversity and inclusion means and what role Higher Education Institutions have to play in making the world a better place
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Dr Marat Shterin asks: does religion legitimise inequality? We apologise for the audio quality issues in this lecture.
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Professor Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International and Professor of Security, Leadership and Development at King's College London, examines what it means for a university to be truly international in the 21st century.
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Professor Robert Beckford draws on examples from the musical genres of UK Gospel, Grime and Drill and examines to what extent they are prophetic in nature.
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Dr Andrea Schatz explores the interplay between identity, community and religion.
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality.
Syreeta Allen, Associate Director of Student Success at King's College London discusses the difference between diversity and inclusion, and what this looks like in a university context
Autumn Lecture Series: Power to the People? Identity, Difference and Inequality
Dr Kate Kirkpatrick introduces this semester's lecture series with a discussion of identity politics, Sartre, Beauvoir and so much more.