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We Are ETH is a podcast series featuring stories from Alumni of ETH Zurich around the globe. Hosted by ETH Circle Member and Entrepreneur Susan Kish, We Are ETH brings you conversations with the people who have taken their ETH experience out into the world and turned it into a company, a career, and a way of life.
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More & more people are questioning the education & training options available for their young people. Powered by NoTosh, we bring together a network of passionate educators & entrepreneurs who are intentionally redesigning the experience of learning in school, work and life, to enable people to grow, innovate and thrive. This podcast provides a space for enlivening & inspiring conversations to encourage you to join in the movement to help drive positive change.
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The Swift Sessions is a weekly dance music radio show presented by Graham Swift. The show features the latest tracks from across the world of dance music, exclusive interviews, guest mixes and much more! Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/grahamswiftofficial Twitter - @graham_swift or #SwiftSessions Website - http://www.swiftsessions.co.uk
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As a nurse, Catie felt that she lost purpose and grew frustrated. She met nurses that had their own businesses, which she found eye opening. This enabled her to launch "NursePreneurs", which harnesses the expertise of nurses and empowers them. Catie has found purpose again, as she continues to learn and grow. tags: Catie, Harris, PhD, MBA, RN, nurs…
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Simply trying to avoid or remove uncertainty and complexity from the lives of our young people (and our own) just isn't a viable strategy anymore! So what do we do instead? How might we intentionally build our adaptive capacity to thrive in the face of these dynamics? Dr. Glenda Eoyang works with public and private organizations to help them thrive…
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Andrew's childhood was filled with turmoil, where he struggled with bullying, felt trapped in a victim mindset and had thoughts of suicide. He was faced with two options: either to end it or to choose to whatever it took. So, Andrew chose to embark on a journey of healing and transformation. He discovered who he was and learned about entrepreneursh…
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Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner are internationally renowned social learning theorists and consultants. Their pioneering writing and consulting is influential in diverse fields including learning theory, business, government, international development, healthcare, and education. They founded the Social Learning Lab to host events on theory, prac…
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When Jenell noticed that Mercy, a child who suffered abuse and trauma, needed a home, she chose to adopt her as her own daughter. She shares her daughter's story of inspiration. Jenell shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: children need a voice and advocates no matter what, we should be grateful accept what we have been given we are going to…
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What does it mean for those in culturally Eurocentric school systems around the world to learn from and with indigenous peoples about the role of education in community and connected with place? Should we even, after the horrors inflicted upon indigenous communities by settlers? These are delicate but important questions and it was a huge privilege…
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In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This last episode in the series gets us all thinking about how we might slow down a little and create more space for our young people to explore, play, and... well, be bored s…
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Remy Buser's journey from studying at ETH to founding Bloom Biorenewables and how he emphasises the need to defossilise materials and find sustainable alternatives. Remy Buseris on a mission to replace fossil carbon with renewable carbon in the chemical industry! The CEO and co-founder of Bloom Biorenewables explains how the use of petrochemicals h…
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Liz identified a need and chose to serve at risk teens in underserved communities. Through creative expression, she enabled them to find an oasis amidst their lives of hardship and to think bigger about their lives. Additionally, Liz conducts workshops and seminars on creativity for Lady Boomers (women of the Baby Boomer generation). She shares the…
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What are the 'future skills' our young people need, and will the university of the future be unrecognisable from the universities of today? Laura Eigbrecht and Professor Ulf-Daniel Ehlers have gathered some of the top thinkers around the world who are creating the university of the future. They join Tim this week to share some of these powerful ide…
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In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This third episode in the series features a recent conversation about coaching and mentoring for teacher professional learning with Professor Rachel Lofthouse.Check out the fu…
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Growing up in an orphanage, Roberta felt she didn't have choices. She had aspirations and dreamt of being superwoman. Roberta chose to have hope and survived by seeking purpose. Choosing to move to Maine and build her own home enabled her to find a meaningful connection to her past. Roberta shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: survive by se…
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Information and connection were once scarce resources. But no longer! So what does this mean for the way education happens? This week, Dave Cormier, author of the fantastic new book 'Learning in a Time of Abundance: The Community is the Curriculum' joins Tim. https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12862/learning-time-abundance With 25 years of exper…
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Wim Thiery, a climate scientist and associate professor at the University of Brussels, revealed during his recent visit at ETH Zurich, that children born in 2020 will face significantly more extreme weather events than previous generations. Wim Thiery, climate scientist and Associate Professor at the University of Brussels, talks about the urgent n…
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In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This second episode in the series features one of the most mlistened episodes from last year with the amazing Professor Jo Boaler.Check out the full episode here: https://spot…
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After Etienne experienced a severe infection in his heart and kidneys, he felt he couldn't survive. He panicked, because it felt like a death sentence. Etienne spent four days and nights in nature in the woods. He found that preparing to die brought him the clarity of total silence and he was able to heal his own body. Etienne shares the following …
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What would it mean for ALL of our young people to feel safe and that they belong in our schools? This week, it's fantastic to have Dr Emily Meadows with us on the podcast to talk about creating spaces of belonging for everyone, but in particular for LGBTQ+ young people. Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specia…
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In this new mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This first short is centred on a brilliant interview with one of the world’s foremost educators, Gary Stager, originally released in January 2024.Check out the full episod…
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After Suzanne's husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she found that she didn't know how to be a caregiver, initially. However, as it progressed, she felt that she entered a spiritual and psychological journey. Suzanne was determined to be the best caregiver to her spouse. Consequently, as a result of their trust growing, she found that th…
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There are many myths that hold teaching back. But more than any 'trad' or 'prog' debates about pedagogy, perhaps the most powerful one is the mind-body split. This week we welcome Professor Guy Claxton to talk about his forthcoming book on the importance of 're-membering' our learning bodies and reconnecting our ideas about education! Guy Claxton i…
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Oriana Kraft, entrepreneur and founder of the FemTechnology Summit explains the need for gender-specific care in medicine and the potential of FemTech to revolutionise healthcare. In this episode, Oriana Kraft, founder of Fem Technology, delves into the gender data health gap and the burgeoning field of FemTech. Fem Technology specialises in soluti…
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Michael teaches entrepreneurship. He is so passionate about entrepreneurship, that he travels 4,000 miles by bicycle across America to interview community leadership who have built thriving organizations. Michael is currently training for another 4000-mile ride across the United States. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have a strong,…
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With the recent release of her book 'Every Child Can: Riverside School's Design-Led Approach to Empower Children', the wonderful Kiran Bir Sethi is joining us again on the podcast this week. Kiran Bir Sethi⁠ is a designer who became a teacher, a principal who grew into an education reformer and subsequently morphed into a social entrepreneur. A tra…
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Francesca shares how she moved from a relationship with an abusive spouse to surrendering to a higher power. This enabled her to heal and feel a call to peace and joy. Francesca was inspired to embark on her spiritual journey. As she felt a shift energetically and in her mindset, she noticed that her situation began to improve. A Course in Miracles…
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This episode will hopefully give you a sense of where the most promising organisations in the world who are innovating around assessment are at, and what the prospects are looking forward for significant assessment change. You can also check out Episode #72 with Sandra Milligan. I am joined by Prof. Sandra Milligan from Melbourne Metrics, Bill Luca…
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Meet Christophe Chautems, CTO of Nanoflex Robotics, bridging Mars rover expertise to medical robotics, revolutionising stroke treatment with magnetic technology. Christophe Chautems, CTO of Nanoflex Robotics, talks about the breakthrough medical robotics technology that uses magnets to navigate catheters in the treatment of strokes. With 15 years o…
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Ann is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Two points of light gave her strength in her empowering journey; the ability to see humor in dark places and connections with women in treatment. Ann shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: laughter is immensely healing humor can be found almost anywhere the importance of connections with women in trea…
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Debra grew up in poverty. She transformed herself by using her initiative, persistency and curiosity to learn new skills. When opportunities presented themselves to her, she was committed to get those jobs. Debra shares her career journey of trials and tribulations, which eventually led her to become a successful author. She shares the following nu…
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Jose shares the joys and challenges associated with creating, building and sustaining various lines of businesses. The journey was not always easy. One of the takeaways was recognizing that each challenge is a part of the trajectory. Jose encourages others to consider taking the leap and starting a business. He shares the following nuggets of life …
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Kevin Simpson is one of those rare special people who thrive on connecting others And bringing people together around shared causes and visions of a different kind of education system free from injustice and discrimination. Kevin is founder of the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (⁠https://aieloc.org/), and through AIELOC…
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Laura shares about the importance of sustaining friendships during challenging times. As an author, she was able to establish to establish trust and rapport with her illustrator, Michael. Laura talks about the impact that Michael had on her life. Together, they collaborated on how to affect and create change. She shares the following nuggets of lif…
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All the talk about systems change in education is great, and a topic we cover lots on the podcast. But the current reality for many educators might feel very removed from such visions. And yet, when you get into the details of what really deep and energised inquiry looks like with curious and questioning young people in classrooms, the two worlds f…
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As a child, Andre was diagnosed with ADHD. His parents helped him to channel his excess energy into creative things. He feels he has found his place in the motor sports world. Andre became the first Haitian American to win a race in the 50+ year history of the U.K. National Formula Ford Championship. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: …
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Over the last decade, there has been a surge of interest in the evidence and research-backing that support choices that educators and leaders are making in schools. In an effort to prove “what works” they reach for the Cognitive and so-called learning sciences. Personally, I’ve always felt a bit uncomfortable about how narrow these discussions are,…
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As a child of immigrants, Kamini wanted to belong and feel accepted. She developed people pleasing tendencies and perfectionism as a young age, as she did not wish to impose additional stress on her parents. Kamini realized that these were holding her back. So, through self-work and self-reflection, she has empowered herself. Kamini has made this w…
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