Lee Francis shares how SIME has supported his scholarship, particularly in exploring the use of video for teaching and enabling his participation at key conferences.
He reflects on the value of belonging to a community where ideas can be developed in collaboration with like-minded colleagues across departments.
Lee also highlights the impact of co-authoring with peers and how SIME has provided both confidence and inspiration in his professional development. His episode illustrates how a supportive academic community can spark creativity, deepen collegiality, and enrich the student experience.
Insight Out
Tune in for inspiration, insight, and impact — from the inside out.
Insight Out is a conversational series sharing real, personal stories from members of SIME — the Centre for Scholarship and Innovation in Management Education at Lancaster University
Through honest conversations with educators, we explore how engaging with SIME has shaped their teaching, thinking, and professional development. From fresh ideas in pedagogy to collaborative change, each episode uncovers the value of reflective academic practice — and the ripple effects it can have on students, colleagues, and institutions.
Hosted and co-produced by Lancaster University Management School students, Insight Out offers a unique perspective on what happens when educators come together to learn, share, and grow — and why it matters.
Podcast technical production was supported by Andy Holgate in the Lancaster University Library podcast studio.
The podcast logo was developed by Phil Devine.
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Meet the Hosts
Phuong Anh is a Vietnamese MSc Marketing student at Lancaster University Management School, currently on exchange at emlyon business school in France. With a background in Communications and three years’ experience in the PR industry in Vietnam, she is passionate about the power of storytelling and its ability to inspire connection and change.
Having studied in the UK, Australia, and Vietnam, Anh brings a global perspective on education and a keen interest in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Coming from a family of four generations of teachers, she aspires to one day become a university teaching fellow in Vietnam—sharing the educational innovations she has encountered abroad.
While she’s an experienced performer and singer, Insight Out is her first step into podcast hosting, blending her love of storytelling with a new platform for creativity.
Vlada is a Ukrainian MSc Marketing student at Lancaster University Management School, currently spending a semester abroad at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. She previously earned her undergraduate degree in Enterprise Management in Poland, giving her a truly international academic journey. This experience has shaped her broad perspective on higher education and deepened her interest in how creative, student-focused teaching can transform learning.
Although she has dabbled in content creation before, Insight Out marks her first adventure as a podcast host. Beyond her studies, Vlada finds joy in ballroom dance, where she channels her creativity and love of expression.