Learning and Teaching in Economics and International Business @ Aston University
Episodes
Designing Authentic Open Book Assessment in the Age of AI - with Dr Shafaq Malik
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel (Aston University) is joined by Dr Shafaq Malik (Aston University) to explore the thoughtful redesign of assessment...
Analogy-based Cartoons in Teaching: The Cartoon Creation Centre Erkan Demirbas and colleagues from the University of Lincoln
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) catches up with Erkan Demirbas (University of Lincoln), who previously joined the podcast to share ...
Problem-based learning with Dr Yaprak Tavman and Dr Tim Burnett
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel (Aston University) speaks with Dr Yaprak Tavman (University of York) about her experience developing a problem-base...
Reflections from the Aston Learning and Teaching Festival 2025 - Part 2
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of a two-part special, Karishma Patel (Teaching Fellow in Economics, Aston University) reflects on the recent Aston University Lea...
Reflections from the Aston Learning and Teaching Festival 2025 - Part 1
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of a two-part special, Karishma Patel (Teaching Fellow in Economics, Aston University) reflects on the recent Aston University Learning ...
Bringing Concepts to Life: Analogy-Based Cartoons in Teaching – with Erkan Demirbas and colleagues from the University of Lincoln
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Erkan Demirbas, Davina Bird, Jane Charlesworth, and Abdul Haque from the University of Linc...
A Negotiation Game to Embed Sustainability into the Curriculum – with Dr Alexandra Arntsen
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel from Aston University speaks with Dr Alexandra Arntsen (Nottingham Business School) about her innovative approach t...
Using Social Networks to Enhance Student Engagement with Dr Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and Dr William Tayler
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel from Aston University is joined by Dr Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez (University of Manchester) and Dr William Tayler (Lan...
Placements Unpacked: Application Tips, University Support & Life on Placement
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Univ...
Boosting Student Engagement Through Extra-Curricular Activities - A Design Thinking Approach
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Karishma Patel from Aston University welcomes three colleagues from Newcastle University Business School: Joanne Parker (Lecturer...
Exploring Design Thinking in Higher Education with Tony Morgan
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Karishma Patel (Aston University) is joined by Tony Morgan, an Associate Professor in Innovation Management Practice at Leeds Uni...
Technology in Teaching: Finding the Balance with Dr Alex Squires
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Karishma Patel (Aston University) is joined by Dr Alex Squires (The University of Manchester), who recently presented at one of th...
Aston Student Journeys: From Freshers to Finals
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) is in conversation with Aston students Sumedha Sharma (BSc Economics) and Luc Burns (BSc Economics ...
Increasing the Diversity in Economics Students with Discover Economics
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Sam McLoughlin (Senior Campaign Manager at Discover Economics), Dr Tim Burnett (Senior Teac...
Enhancing Learning and Engagement Through Escape Room Games with Dr Maria Psyllou
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Maria Psyllou from the University of Birmingham, who recently presented at one of the Bi...
The role of A-levels in students' assessment expectations at university with Dr Annika Johnson
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Annika Johnson from the University of Bristol to discuss how the role of A-levels affect...
Procrastination Be Gone! Can task lists and weekly reminders improve student grades and reduce submission times?
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Panagiotis Giannarakis, Dr Emanuela Lotti and Dr Jana Sadeh from the University of South...
Teaching Data Analysis Skills using 'Pair Programming' with Dr Annika Johnson, Dr Anastasia Papadopoulou and Dr Stefania Simion
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel (Aston University) invites Dr Annika Johnson, Dr Anastasia Papadopoulou and Dr Stefania Simion from the University of ...
Conference Special (part 2): Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a special conference episode based on the 12th Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference, organised by the Economics Netw...
Conference Special (part 1): Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of a special conference episode based on the 12th Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference, organised by the Economics Netw...
Enhancing the effectiveness of large group teaching with Professor Chris Jones
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karishma Patel is joined by Professor Chris Jones from the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department at Aston University who ...
Feedback design and managing students' feedback expectations with Dr Robert Riegler
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karishma Patel invites Dr Robert Riegler, a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department at Aston...
Using classroom experiments in teaching with Dr Maria Kozlovskaya
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karishma Patel is joined by Dr Maria Kozlovskaya, a Senior Lecturer from the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department at Ast...
'Do Not Feed The Ducks!' - Experiential Learning with Dr Tim Burnett
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karishma Patel invites Dr Tim Burnett, a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department at Aston Uni...
'Bridging the Gap' between academic and professional Economics with Dr Dean Garratt
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karishma Patel welcomes Dr Dean Garratt, a Senior Teaching Fellow from the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department at Aston...