About
Adam Fowler is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies, serving since 2018 with promotion to his current rank in 2023. He concurrently holds the position of Chair of Taught Ethics for his school since 2020 and brings prior academic experience from the University of Stirling (1998-2001).
His educational credentials include:
- PGCE (Distinction) - 1987
- PGCAP - 2023
Fowler's research pioneers podcasting pedagogy, demonstrating how audio-based assessments significantly boost student engagement, accessibility, and critical reflection compared to traditional essays. His work establishes podcasting as a cross-disciplinary educational tool that promotes inclusivity and equity, while his secondary research draws compelling parallels between historical media forms and contemporary podcast genres.
His award-winning industry background in radio production informs his academic practice:
- Multiple UK audio industry awards
- International radio documentary awards
As an educator, Fowler supervises Final Year Project students in audio specializations and leads four innovative modules where students use professional podcasting equipment for critical assessments. His 'Inventive' project (2020-2022) created engineering-focused podcast content with curriculum resources, and he currently partners with Salford's Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre to expand podcasting pedagogy university-wide through an EDI lens. Fowler actively co-creates modules with students, exemplified by the student-developed Advanced Creative Audio curriculum.
His work bridges professional audio production with transformative educational practices, positioning podcasting as both a subject of study and a vehicle for inclusive learning across academic disciplines.
