AKC Podcast
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 5, 2020 • 56min
S03 E01: The Life of the Mind: A Philosophical Perspective
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
Mar 17, 2020 • 48min
S02 E07: Westminster Abbey: Worship, Memory, Identity
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.
Feb 27, 2020 • 49min
S02 E06: Warburg’s Library: Ark, Observatory, Laboratory
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.
Feb 13, 2020 • 45min
S02 E05: The Barbican: Architecture and Community
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.
Feb 4, 2020 • 41min
S03 E04: South Quay Plaza: Gentrification, Terrorism and London’s Multiculture
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
Jan 28, 2020 • 49min
S02 E03: A Gift to the Nation: a Home for the National Gallery
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.
Jan 21, 2020 • 39min
S02 E02: The East London Mosque: Building an Islamic Whitechapel
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
Jan 16, 2020 • 48min
S02 E01: Inside London: The Life-story of a City in Nine Buildings
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
Nov 26, 2019 • 48min
S01 E08: Identity and Justice Seeking: The Experiences of Gay Muslims
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.
Nov 19, 2019 • 36min
S01 E07: Thinking Differently: Diversity and Innovation
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
