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Introducing a new podcast sharing voices from across Leeds Beckett University. Hear from some of our world-leading researchers, how they’re transforming the world around us today and how they aspire to create a better tomorrow.

  1. Gary Clarke: A Miner's Gala (Dancing Class)

    1D AGO

    Gary Clarke: A Miner's Gala (Dancing Class)

    In this episode of Dancing Class, choreographer Gary Clarke shares his journey from growing up in the mining village of Grimethorpe to founding his own dance company. Gary reflects on childhood memories of the miners’ strike, discovering movement through rave culture and baton twirling, and the teachers who helped him along the way. He shares stories of training at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, performing with Lea Anderson, and creating politically charged works like Coal and Wasteland. The conversation explores resilience, class, creativity, and how dance can tell working-class stories. Content Guidance: Reference to drug use

    1h 51m
  2. Reimagining Coaching Culture (Carnegie Conversations Episode 5)

    5D AGO

    Reimagining Coaching Culture (Carnegie Conversations Episode 5)

    In this episode of Carnegie Conversations, Tanya Arnold looks at why women remain under-represented in coaching and why the answer isn’t simply “more programmes.” With Leanne Norman (Director of the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub), Annette Stride (Director of Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society), and Vicky Huyton (Female Coaching Network), the discussion unpacks the stubborn numbers and the tougher truth behind them: many women who do enter coaching report poor experiences, from exclusion and discrimination to bullying and unsafe cultures. The guests argue the focus must shift from fixing women to fixing the system... pay gaps, costly CPD, informal recruitment networks, and job designs built around the “unencumbered worker.” They also challenge the idea that women should only coach in women’s sport, pointing to the National Football League as an example of how deliberate intervention can normalise women in elite roles. Listen now to learn how we can begin to reimagining coaching culture!

    49 min
  3. Strength, science and the rematch (Carnegie Conversations #4)

    JAN 16

    Strength, science and the rematch (Carnegie Conversations #4)

    In this episode of Carnegie Conversations, Tanya Arnold explores the world of elite boxing performance and how strength and conditioning, sports science, and biomechanics are shaping modern fight preparation. Joined by two-time world featherweight champion Josh Warrington, strength and conditioning coach Andrew Langford, and senior lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics, Dr Alex Dinsdale (Leeds Beckett University), the discussion reveals what it really takes to perform at the highest level. Discover how Josh’s training has evolved into a data-led approach focused on building power, speed, conditioning, and recovery at the right time in camp. The panel breaks down the challenge of increasing punch power without losing endurance, managing fatigue, and making weight... while highlighting why collaboration between athlete, coach, and sport science is crucial. Listen now to learn how boxing, strength & conditioning, performance testing, and recovery come together to prepare for the rematch!

    40 min
  4. The Big Hit in Rugby (Carnegie Conversations #3)

    2025-12-16

    The Big Hit in Rugby (Carnegie Conversations #3)

    In this episode, Tanya Arnold dives into the groundbreaking technology of instrumented mouthguards. These cutting-edge devices measure head acceleration to help detect and prevent head injuries in rugby. Professor Ben Jones (Leeds Beckett University), Ross Tucker (World Rugby), and Karl Hogan (Prevent Biometrics), reveal how reveal how this technology works, the science that proves it, and what it means for the future of the sport. Discover why real-time data is changing concussion protocols, what adoption of this technology looks like across men’s and women’s rugby, and how this innovation could shape the future of contact sports worldwide. From elite athletes to grassroots players, this conversation reveals the long-term vision for reducing risk and protecting players. Listen now to learn how technology, research, and sport are coming together to tackle one of rugby’s biggest challenges.

    48 min
  5. Sport Hall of Fame Special (Carnegie Conversations #2)

    2025-11-11

    Sport Hall of Fame Special (Carnegie Conversations #2)

    Join Tanya Arnold as she brings you a very special episode, we celebrate the remarkable people who’ve passed through the doors of the Leeds Beckett University. Nearly 40 alumni have been inducted into our first Sport Hall of Fame, including Alistair Brownlee, Laura Weightman, Emily Campbell and Paul Heckingbottom, to name just a few. Tanya had a chance to chat to a few of our inductees at the launch, listen now to hear their stories, insights, and inspirations as we honour their lasting impact on impact on sport and society.

    1 hr
  6. The push for perfection: Biomechanics meets Paralympic Sport (Carnegie Conversations #1)

    2025-10-02

    The push for perfection: Biomechanics meets Paralympic Sport (Carnegie Conversations #1)

    Hannah Cockroft is a nine-time Paralympic champion. Nearly twenty years into her career, she’s still finding ways to get faster. In this conversation, she talks about how biomechanical analysis has helped her make small but meaningful changes. The kind of changes that give her those marginal gains… that keep her at the top of her sport. In this episodeTanya Arnold is in conversation with para-athlete Hannah Cockroft, her coach Paul Moseley and Biomechanics Researcher, Dr Gareth Nicholson at Carnegie School of Sport. Dr Gareth Nicholson | Leeds Beckett UniversityCarnegie School of Sport | Leeds Beckett University

    38 min

  7. 2024-10-30 · BONUS

    Leeds Festival of Play #3: Jen Rutherford - Leeds City Council Playwork Strategy Officer

    How is Leeds City Council driving the play agenda? Ali Long, course leader of playwork and childhood development at Leeds Beckett University, talks to Leeds City Council’s playwork strategy officer, Jen Rutherford about the impact of Child Friendly Leeds, the opportunity for the sector presented by the Play Festival, the power of play streets and, of course, our wonderful students.

    18 min

  8. 2024-10-30 · BONUS

    Leeds Festival of Play #2: Emma Bearman - Chief of Play, Galaxy Division

    Emma Bearman of Playful Anywhere is a driving force advocating for all things force for playful and creative in Leeds. In this episode Ali Long talks about Emma's role as Chief of Play, Galaxy Division, what the festival of play means for the city and what the city can expect during the fun-filled week.

    16 min
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Introducing a new podcast sharing voices from across Leeds Beckett University. Hear from some of our world-leading researchers, how they’re transforming the world around us today and how they aspire to create a better tomorrow.

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  • Creator
    Leeds Beckett University
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Leeds Beckett University
  • Show Website
    Beckett Talks