Students hope other lecturers will follow Dr Gomez's lead

Dr Stephen Gomez, a lecturer in neurophysiology and neuroanatonomy, has recorded many of his lectures and handouts onto a series of podcasts.

Many students say they listen to the podcasts at home, or when they are travelling to university on the bus.

The podcasts are intended to reinforce rather than replace lectures.

It's more entertaining than just reading so I'm more likely to go over the lecture material Chloe Everall, student

Podcasts are audio or video files which are published to the internet and allow users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically.

"Initially I produced audio files to accompany my printed handouts and students said they found these very useful," said Dr Gomez.

"I have now developed video-podcasts which include diagrams and video clips so students can watch and listen to the material on their mobile phones.

Reinforces lectures

"The feedback so far has been excellent and students welcome the flexibility of being able to listen to the material when they choose."

The podcasts are short (2-3 minutes) and can be strung together as a series to cover a whole subject area or rearranged for revision purposes.

Student Christopher Cross said: "It was good to sit and listen to them while going through my notes from the lecture reinforcing my knowledge and adding things I missed."

Mikal Wade, a second year student, said: "I have been able to listen to some of the audio files and think they are amazing.

"It is such a brilliant idea and I hope that other lecturers follow your example at some point in the future."

"It's easier to remember stuff when its being read out and they work as quite a neat little summary, and its more entertaining than just reading so I'm more likely to go over the lecture material than I would have done with just a printed handout," said student Chloe Everall.