Registrarism Ep.11 - the dos and don'ts of honorary degrees (mp3, Tuesday 17 November 2009, 7.56MB, 10:42mins)
Were US universities right to bestow honorary degrees on Barack Obama? In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix questions the wisdom of honouring politicians before they've had a chance to do their job.
Registrarism Ep. 10 - New global league table? (mp3, Thursday 1 October 2009. 7.92MB, 8:39mins)
In this podcast the Registrar looks at news of a proposed new global league table.
Registrarism Ep.9 - Swine Flu (mp3, Fri 31 July 2009 8.22MB, 8:59mins)
In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix reacts to misleading reports in the media suggesting universities could cancel Fresher Week in response to swine flu.
Registrarism Ep 8 - Student induction (mp3, Wed 8 July 2009, 7.39MB, 8:26mins)
In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix looks at student induction; what we do well and what we need to improve on.
Registrarism Ep.7 Impact of the budget on HE (Thursday 11 June 2009, mp3, 13.2MB, 14:29mins)
In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix reacts to recent recommendations on savings in Higher Education by the former universities minister John Denham.
Registrarism Ep. 6 Research universities to merge? (mp 3 Friday 22 May 2009, 10MB, 11:01mins)
In this episode, Dr Paul Greatrix weighs up a suggestion that top research universities in the UK should consider the benefits of mergers.
Registrarism Ep.5 - Bonkers or Niche? (mp3 Tuesday 21 April 2009, 10.8MB, 11:49mins)
What constitutes a bonkers degree course? Zombies in Popular Culture? or Underwater Basket Weaving? Dr Paul Greatrix looks at the issue of quality assessment and ensuring academic rigour in courses derided by the tabloids
Registrarism Ep 4 - Student employability (mp3 Friday 3 April 2009, 6.94MB, 7.28mins)
Should students be afforded more work experience? Will it help in the challenging job market of 2009 and beyond? Dr Paul Greatrix looks at the issue and the University's innovative Nottingham Advantage Award, which is designed to help. In the next episode - how good are student induction programmes?
Registrarism Ep.3 - the recession and HE (MP3 Mon 23 March 2009, 10.2MB, 11:03mins)
In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix expresses his views on the effects the recession is likely to have on Higher Education.
Registrarism Ep. 2 - positive accountability (MP3 Sun 8 March 2009, 9.81MB, 10:43mins)
Dr Paul Greatrix discusses the regulation of universities, in response to a recent report on positive accountability. You can also read the blog
Registrarism Episode1: League Tables (Wednesday 18 February 2009 - mp3, 12.9MB, 13:58mins)
Welcome to the first Registrarism podcast. In this instalment, Dr Paul Greatrix considers the issue of league tables - weighing up the good, the bad and the outright strange. You can also read the blog