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BBC's shows should spread the passion for learning: Nasse

MUMBAI: BBC controller of learning Saul Nasse said that he would like the BBC to challenge the attitude that learning is painful, difficult and not worth it – to shift perceptions and create a culture of curiosity and passion for learning by showing how it can be pleasurable and fun.

Nasse was speaking at the Wellington Festival of Education.

"That's why last year I launched the new strategy for BBC Learning – we want to inspire a life full of learning for all our audiences. We want to make programmes that motivate children and adults to do things. We want to give them a passion for subjects which will shape the rest of their lives," he said.

As a child of seven, Nasse was inspired by Tomorrow's World. "Raymond Baxter told stories and did experiments that made me want to study science at school and take a degree in metallurgy. I broke off my PhD to join the Science Department and in 1997 I came full circle when I took over as editor of Tomorrow's World,” he said.

Nasse noted that in the same way that he was inspired by television as a young boy, he wanted to inspire a new generation by commissioning programmes that do the same.

“I want to use the power of BBC programmes that are known and loved by audiences as a springboard for learning. This means unlocking the learning potential that exists across the BBC – whether on TV, Radio or Online, in News, Sport and Drama I want learning to be a pleasurable experience for audiences of all ages. I want children to enjoy learning Shakespeare through the BBC as part of their GCSE courses. I want adults to watch Wonders Of The Universe and think "how can I find out more about science". A balance between pleasure and learning.”

Nasse offered 'Stargazing Live' on BBC Two. Hosted by Professor Brian Cox and the comedian Dara O'Briain, the show provided an introduction to astronomy for audiences across the UK.

“This suggests that we can motivate a new generation to go out and take an interest in the world around them. People enjoyed watching the series and looked up into the heavens and made an effort to work out which star was where. It's an example of how compelling television can be enjoyable, inspiring and instructive,” he said.

PhD life is wonderful – by Dilip, 22/06/11, PhD Life: a blog about ...

PhD life is wonderful – by Dilip

I have had a couple of people ask me about life as a PhD student and I was ranting about the sleepless nights, problems with my supervisor, my personal problem, the extra year , that my scholarship money was not enough and so on - all negative things. In fact I think I might have scared a few prospective candidates away.

Yesterday I had time to reflect and thought to myself: "Wait a minute! Why am I being so negative?"

Like a lot of people, I was actually blocking out all the positive things I had experienced and focussing on the negatives. So I decided to write this positive post - of how the PhD has been such a wonderful experience.

I consider myself really lucky because right after I signed up I received an email telling me that I had been awarded a scholarship from Warwick Business School. This was amazing because it was totally unexpected and it really helped us with our finances.

A lot of people talk about how a PhD can be a lonely experience but I never felt that. I made so many great friends from all around the World and had some really great times. Most of them have now gone away but I am sure that some of the friendships we made here will remain forever.

There were so many other people who will remain in my heart forever like Jane Varley , an amazing lady who used to be in the Doctoral Programme Office. The University really needs people like her who are understanding and can relate with students.

I guess I have a deep sense of loyalty to the University of Warwick, not only because I got a scholarship/ studentship from WBS but because I have worked with so many different people in different places all around the University - WBS, the Learning and Development Centre and now the Library.

I have visited so many Universities around the UK and though they had their own charm, I really feel that Warwick is actually the best. Even better than some Universities who are on top of the league tables. I mean which library allows you to eat and drink inside? Some Universities are inside one building or scattered through out the city. The student unions of a few are almost non-existent. Some of my friends didn't get a room or even a PC. When we had financial problems, we received bursaries from the school and also received support from the University to send my kids to a nursery. My supervisor was really understanding and I was able to submit my thesis a little more than the official 3 years. I can go on and on.

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