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I come from academia with a banjo on my knee

I come from academia with a banjo on my knee

Update: 2025-08-14
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In this episode, Professor Helen King, Director of Learning Innovation, Development & Skills, Bath Spa University and Richard Bale, Senior Teaching Fellow in Educational Development at Imperial College, share their experiences of diving into new hobbies. From strumming the banjo and playing the violin to lifting weights and hitting the trails, they discuss the joy of being a novice. Learn how to let go of aspirations and self-judgement and simply relish the process of learning something new. Tune in to discover the freedom of being average and the pure enjoyment of the journey.

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I come from academia with a banjo on my knee

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