"University 3.0 and the Podcast Revolution: Who Owns Knowledge Now?"

About this episode

The episode discusses how podcasting is transforming higher education and the concept of University 3.0, where universities are no longer the sole gatekeepers of knowledge.

As universities face pressure to evolve, podcasting is emerging as an unexpected catalyst and channel for change. Carola Boehm first caught Neil’s attention with her EPOD abstract suggesting the ivory tower might be starting to crack — a bold (and maybe slightly controversial) take that kicked off this conversation about how podcasting is reshaping the way knowledge gets created and shared in higher education. So this week, Carola “schools” Neil and Jen on her “University 3.0” idea — universities losing their place as the sole gatekeepers of knowledge toward more open, collaborative learning spaces — and what podcasting has to do with that shift. The conversation also touches on the EPOD conference, pressures facing universities right now, and why even small podcasts can play a meaningful role in connecting people, ideas, and communities. Episode Links: Carola Boehm | LinkedIn EPOD Conference Carla's 2026 EPOD Abstract Embedding Culture 3.0 and University 3.0 in Leadership Development Programmes for Heritage Organisations and Heritage Sites (2025) Why Podcasting Needs to Lean into Culture 3.0 Connect with Us Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil McPhedran, Jennifer-Lee Gunson

Guest: Carola Boehm

Topics covered

• podcasting
• higher education
• knowledge sharing
• collaborative learning
• University 3.0
• educational evolution

Keywords

• University 3.0
• podcasting revolution
• knowledge ownership
• higher education
• collaborative learning
• EPOD conference
• Carola Boehm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EPOD Conference, Continuing Studies Podcast, HigherEdPods.com, Podium Podcast Co.

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