The Power of Participation: Learning with Others in Research

In this episode of Whose Power? Izzy Bartley, a post graduate researcher at the University of Leeds talks about the representation of colonialism in board games and how we can use these games as learning tools within museums and the board game industry itself.

Izzy shares how participatory action research and board game play create space for open conversations around colonialism and representation. Through recorded gameplay and podcast discussions, her work highlights the need for diverse voices and the importance of trust, respect, and collaboration in both museums and the board game industry.

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This is a Research Podcasts production.

Episode Credits

Presenters:  Abigail Harrison Moore, University of Leeds, Rahesa and Tae, Preservative Party

Guests: Izzy Bartley, University of Leeds

Producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts

Studio and sound: Helix, University of Leeds and Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Music: Aura, by Tae, Preservative Party

Artwork and graphics: Preservative Party with Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Photography: Andrew Lord

Funding: Research England Participatory Research Fund 2024-25