Vince Hunt

Vince Hunt is a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) with a 29-year career in BBC Radio as a reporter, producer, and documentary maker. He specializes in using music and oral histories to explore sociopolitical themes, including civil rights, Cold War sports, and WWII aftermaths. His work spans the UK, US, Europe, and Africa, earning multiple Sony Awards for documentaries and radio productions. Hunt also contributes to academic projects, including a Cold War sports history initiative and mentoring Cambridge PhD students.

• Education: BA (Hons) English & Sociology (North Staffordshire Polytechnic, 1984), NCTJ Journalism qualification (1989)

Research focuses on Cold War cultural dynamics, 20th-century conflict history, and the intersection of music with societal change. His books analyze WWII's impact in Arctic Norway and Latvia's Courland Pocket. Teaching emphasizes practical journalism skills, problem-solving, and rapid response techniques.

Key achievements include podcast work on Cold War sports, producing BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and collaborations with musicians like Sonic Youth. Awards highlight his contributions to current affairs, documentary storytelling, and radio innovation.