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Autism and Theology Podcast

Centre for Autism and Theology, University of Aberdeen

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The Autism and Theology Podcast is a space where we engage with the latest conversations in the field of autism and theology, share relevant resources, and promote ways in which both faith and non-faith communities can enable autistic people to flourish. Our episodes are released on the first Wednesday of every month. We have a variety of guests who are related in some way to the field of autism and theology. Some are academics, others are people with life stories to share, and some are both ...
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Ask Aberdeen

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Thinking about applying to university? Want to hear from current students at the University of Aberdeen? Join our hosts as they interview students and staff alike, asking the questions you want to hear answers to, and find out more about the University of Aberdeen.
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Rowing Boathouse culture told through three stories and interviews of three different periods of history: 1970's, 1990, 2010's. Who owns the culture? Can it turn around if it goes bad? Keywords: Rowing, University of Aberdeen, University of Washington, Oxford Rowing, team culture, rowing culture, high performance teams, Oxford Brookes, St Andrews, Social Mobility, Class conflict, hazing
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Café Connect

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Café Connect brings you the latest research from the University of Aberdeen. In this podcast series, we meet different researchers who will talk about their work and its relevance to our everyday lives.
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Cafe MED

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The University of Aberdeen Café MED events allow our top researchers and clinicians to discuss how current research is being translated into improved treatments and care in an informal café setting.
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Escaping Lockdown is a podcast series hosted by Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Aberdeen Business School. Join Professor J. Ignacio Canales as he interviews global business leaders and entrepreneurs on how the business community have used lockdown as an opportunity for positive change and innovation during these uncertain times.
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2018 Gifford Lectures

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The Gifford Lectures—held regularly at the four ancient Scottish universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen—were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. His bequest allows the University to invite notable scholars to deliver a series of public lectures on themes related to ‘natural theology’, broadly construed. The 2018 Lectures held in Aberdeen were delivered by world-renowned biblical scholar Professor NT Wri ...
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BeWell Doha

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The BeWell Podcast series discusses a variety of topical wellbeing issues based on identified student pressure points and national health and wellbeing campaigns for our campus in Qatar.
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Talking Geosciences

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Welcome to the Talking Geosciences podcast, brought to you by the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen. Over the course of this series, we will hear staff and students discuss how their teaching and research is helping us understand and address contemporary global challenges, including sustainability and climate change.
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Into the Headlines

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Usually topical, frequently fun and almost always thought-provoking, join us as we take a conversational dive into the news stories from the University of Aberdeen and beyond that are making headlines around the world. This podcast reflects the views and opinions of its contributors, not necessarily the institutional position of the University of Aberdeen.
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AMND in Focus

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A podcast series made in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Maternity and Neonatal Databank (or AMND for short) aiming to act as an educational resource to engage the public in understanding what AMND is and why it’s so important to allow your data to be stored in this databank. We ultimately want people to feel proud to be part of such a unique and successful resource that we are so lucky to have in Aberdeen.
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Welcome to the Wonderer's History Podcast. My name is Vlad Zamfira, history and archaeology graduate (MA) from the University of Aberdeen Scotland with a Certificate of Postgraduate Studies also in Venetian and Mediterranean History in the 16th century. History enthusiast, podcast lover and avid historical culture consumer. Focused on the study of Venetian History with additional interest in overall Italian history, Malta, Cyprus, the Ottoman Empire and Spain during Charles V and Phillip II. ...
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For over a century, the Gifford Lectures have enabled international scholars to contribute to the advancement of theological and philosophical thought. The Gifford Lectureships, which are held at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. The 2012 Edinburgh Gifford lectures is a series of six lectures delivered by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, The University of ...
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From its ancient origins in the 1495 founding of King’s College through to thriving global endeavours in 2020, the University of Aberdeen boasts a historic legacy spanning 525 years of leading and engaging with intellectual currents of the wider world. Yet quatercentenary and quincentennial memorial histories of the University of Aberdeen portray the institution from a regional and national perspective. The Aberdeen University librarian between 1894 and 1926, Peter John Anderson (1853-1926), ...
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A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student. We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way! Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagr ...
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Part 1: The History The Doric tongue so common in the North-East is part of the Scots Language. But where did this language come from, and what makes the Doric special? Our two academics Professors Smith and Millar guide the discussion. Part 2: The Present North East Scots has experienced a tumultuous time of late. Join Sheena Blackhall the famed Doric poet and our two academics Professors Smith and Millar to explore how the Doric came to be the way it is. Part 3: The Future What does the fu ...
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The death of brilliant scientist Dr Brenda Page remained a mystery for more than 40 years - becoming one of Britain's longest-running unsolved murders. The young and talented 32-year-old was bludgeoned to death in her flat in Aberdeen - the Scottish city famous for its granite buildings and oil industry. On July 13, 1978, Brenda - originally from Ipswich, England - left her laboratory at the University of Aberdeen where she headed up the genetics department, and joined two rich businessmen f ...
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A new podcast, ‘N’Down to the Wire’, featuring the co-founder of UCAN, which funded the creation of the first Urological Cancer Care Centre in Scotland, and founder of Horizons, a social enterprise helping to transform maternal and infant care in West Africa and beyond, starting in The Gambia, where he is originally from, is being launched at the start of next month.Dr. James N’Dow continues to play a key role in the global advancement and teaching of urological surgery through various roles ...
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Welcome to the Real World Behavioural Science (RWBS) podcast, where we look at how behavioural and social sciences are being used in the real world to help change the public’s health, for good. The RWBS podcast is created by the Behavioural Science and Public Health Network (www.BSPHN.org.uk) and is aimed at people working in public health, academia and industry, who have an interest in how behavioural science is being used to improve health and wellbeing. Each month, Stu King (BSPHN Committ ...
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Every year, around 5 million individuals die due to various types of injuries like road accidents, burns, falls, or violence. Shockingly, 90% of these deaths occur in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). Moreover, even for those who survive these injuries, disability rates are quite high, with around 40-50% of people being unable to work or disabled post-injury. To address this issue, the World Health Organization has called for the establishment of strong health systems that provide qua ...
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This podcast series shares insights on participatory water governance, from Bushbuckridge sub-district in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa. This work is part of the wider Verbal Autopsy with Participatory Action Research (VAPAR) embedded within the Agincourt Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) of the University of Witwatersrand in collaboration with Aberdeen University. The VAPAR programme aims to expand the knowledge base through creation of legitimate learning platforms for action he ...
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This podcast series shares community empowerment experiences from peer supporters working with Turning Point Scotland in Aberdeenshire helping communities dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Practitioners and peer support workers share how they have used their personal experiences to help at-risk groups supporting recovery from addiction through processes of connection and compassion. Communities play critical roles in public health. The active participation of communities in health serv ...
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This week, Ian and Zoe discuss autistic representation in media and share some of their recomedations for good tv and books with autistic/autistic coded characters. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/617d31ea/transcript.txt Books and TV mentioned: Actually Autistic Extraordinary Attorney Woo Dinosaur The …
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This week, Ian is speaking with Henna Cundill about her research on autism, prayer and anxiety. She shares about autistic experiences of anxiety and how churches can be more understanding. She also shares about how she ended up doing her PhD. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e98f7761/transcript.txt Find…
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Send us a Text Message. We are really excited to bring you this episode with Dr Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan of the Behavioral Grooves podcast fame! Apologies for the lateness of the show, but this one is a great one! Hearing about themany guests that have been interviewed on the Behavioral Grooves podcast, as well as delving into the excellent 'Th…
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This week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on recording the previous episode on Autism Consecrated. They speak about their experience with reading the script given to them, and communicating someone else's story in a way that does not speak for them. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1df9a4/transcript.txt…
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Prepare to be inspired! In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Krish and the incredible Ben Hammond to unravel his journey – from intercalating in MSci Novel Emerging Medical Technology Evaluation and Development to diving into the world of his PhD. Join us as Ben shares the thrilling chapters of his academic adventure, exploring the inter…
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This week, we are hearing from Aimée O'Connell and Father Mark Nolette about Autism Consecrated. They share about their online space, as well as the story of Saint Thorlak, who is known to many people as the Patron Saint of Autism. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba08b0d5/transcript.txt Find out more a…
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Andrew and I talk rowing scuttlebutt - The kind of chats you might have around a campfire or at a backyard barbeque. Andrew explains lightweight rowing to me and why it's more fun to watch. We talk about American football, the spectacular opportunities for college women and why the boys are in the quonset hut. We chat about whether or not hiring a …
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This week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss navigating academic conferences as neurodivergent people. They share how often it can be hard to know the social expectations, as well as tips for avoiding burnout. They also tell some of their own stories from conferences. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77c5a1…
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Andrew Bagley talks about his experience learning to row, as well as coaching teens. This is worth a listen if you are a rowing parent, or have thought of rowing yourself. The Amateurs: The Story of Four Young Men and Their Quest for an Olympic Gold Medal. David Halberstam Assault on Lake Casitas. Brad Alan Lewis. Music: Gone Goofy, by The Sixteen …
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This week, Zoe is joined by Pastor David, Audrey Quay, and David Han who are all involved in the Chapel of Christ our Hope (CCH) in Singapore. They share about the ways CCH functions with the needs of autistic people at the centre of their practice and how other churches might learn from CCH. They also discuss the impact that cultural norms have on…
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This week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss the ways in which COVID and the pandemic made church more accessible for people on the margins, including many autistic people. They explore ways that churches could be more aware and inclusive of people who are once again on the margins now that life is 'back to normal.' The transcript of the episode is avai…
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This week, Krysia is joined by Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs and Emily Richardson to discuss their book, At the Gates: Disability Justice and the Churches. We have a structured discussion on four main areas related to the book: research and theology, barriers to belonging, church on the margins, and then COVID-19 and online church. The transcript to the e…
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The Foundation Programme series is back with the latest episode, featuring Medic Mentor superstar Dr Sylvia Manimaran, UCL Alumnus and current FY1 Doctor in the Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire (EBH) Deanery (a.k.a. East of England). Tune in for top tips about how to rank hospital rotations, whether surgical jobs are worth the 'extra' pounds on …
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This week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss the research to practice gap. They explore why churches don't always put into practice advice given by researchers. The episode explore issues such as burnout, collaboration with others, and accessibility of resources. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fefadd2a/tra…
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In this video I briefly explain why I think Braudel's The Mediterranean & the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II (both volumes but more specifically vol.2) is not only one of my favourite books but In my opinion one of the best early modern history books ever written and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this history of the M…
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This week, Ian and Zoe are joined by Brian Brock to discuss autism and euthanasia. Brian discusses current conversations about the legalisation of physician-assisted suicide and the concerns surrounding this topic and autism. He also explores how churches should be places of belonging for people who are different. The transcript of the episode is a…
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Listener - Some of these stories will be fun - Some may not be. These stories span a lot of humans, and thus the human experience. We will cover history on both sides of the atlantic and talk to people from many different crews. It is possible that we will discuss: Sexual Assault, Racial conflict, Hazing and Attempted Suicide. If these topics are h…
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When George Clooney came to town, the rowing communities both here and Britain were having some pretty serious conversations about rowing culture. Did George or MGM Amazon know? Does it matter? Trevor Lensmeier, Moira MacDonald, "George Clooney talks 'Boys in the Boat' on the Seattle 'red' carpet," The Seattle Times, December 8, 2023. https://www.s…
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It's time to talk about rowing culture. We will open the creaky doors of boathouses in Seattle, Dublin, Aberdeen (UK) and Oxford. We'll talk about rowing culture, glory, honor, power and privilege. Who belongs? Who doesn't? This isn't The Boys in the Boat. Music: Gone Goofy, by The Sixteen Wheelers (Epidemic) Article: Megan Sheppard, Seattle Time, …
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On this CATChat episode, Krysia and Ian share some of their favourite books, podcasts and content creators in the field of autism and theology. They also discuss why accessible content is needed, and how autistic people’s voices are so important in the field of autism and theology. Resources mentioned in the episode: Cynthia Tam's Kinship in the Ho…
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Send us a Text Message. Casey opens this podcast by explaining that she designs for behaviour change in the lab of messy everyday life. It’s right up our street! Casey Hughes is a digital health leader and applied behavioural scientist with 15 years of experience designing novel behaviour change interventions for the prevention and management of ch…
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Our intercalation series is back with another episode! Join Hannah as she talks to Cam McIntosh about what it's like to intercalate in Medical Education at Nottingham! This episode delves deep into Cam's very own experience with transitioning from Medicine at Bristol to Medical Education at Nottingham. Learn more about the course, the application p…
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This week, Krysia is joined by Dr Precious Sango to discuss her research on the spirituality of autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities. She discusses how she came to research this topic, why it is important and a recent paper on autistic people in churches she wrote with Krysia. The transcript of the episode is available here: ht…
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On this CATChat episode, Krysia, Ian and Zoe are reflecting on the first few months of the podcast and thinking about the future of the podcast. They discuss what it means to be an authentic neurodivergent podcast, and also the need to invite others into the conversation. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk…
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Welcome back to our foundation series! Join us as we welcome Dr Gazet back to the podcast to talk about all things London. If you're wondering what it is like to work in one of the most competitive deaneries in the UK then this is an episode for you. Join us as we talk about commuting, flat hunting and all things London. We hope you enjoy the episo…
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This week, Zoe is joined by Ian Lasch and Harry Gibbins. They discuss their research on autism and the Imago Dei and how our understanding of the Image of God impacts how we treat people. Harry also shares about Dungeons and Dragons as a way of addressing this topic. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4…
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Send us a Text Message. Theories, digressions, amazing points, laughs. Wow! I’m not sure I would describe this as an interview, but instead a tour du force from one of my favourite people in behaviour science. In 1hr and 42 minutes, we cover examples of the earliest behavioural scientists (Jesus and Aesop), to dog s*&t, horsepower, John Cleese, ser…
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The series begins with an investigation into what happened on the night of Brenda's murder. Presenter Ruth Warrander finds out that it was Brenda's work colleagues who alerted her neighbour that she hadn't turned up for work. They found her in her bedroom with extensive head injuries. Brenda's friends and family tell Ruth about Brenda's relationshi…
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On this CATChat episode, Krysia, Ian and Zoe are chatting about their experieces of Christmas as neurodivergent people, and advice they would give to others who find aspects of the festive season challenging. Krysia and Zoe's articles on neurodiversity and Christmas: Tips for Managing the Demands of the Festive Season: https://ndconnection.co.uk/bl…
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This week, Zoe is joined by Christopher Barber. Chris shares some of his experiences as an autistic person and his experience of spirituality, and what it means to be on the margins. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9fc31eb/transcript.txt Read Chris' article on Autism and Spirituality here: https://w…
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Send us a Text Message. A cognitive economist, Leigh has gone on a journey through psychology, experimental economics and is now on a mission to bridge the gap between what people SAY they do, and what they REALLY do… This is a fascinating chat and will have takeaways that will spark thinking in all fields of work or study. A few of the things that…
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The rural community site of the Equi-INJURY Project in South Africa is the Ngqamakhwe Community. Ngqamakwe is located in the Amatole District Municipality of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. The community has 33 villages in its locality. Centrally located is the Ngqamakhwe Community Health Centre that services 6 local clinics. The local l…
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This week, your hosts Ian, Zoe, and Krysia answer questions sent in by listeners. We cover a range of topics from study beverages to tips for church leaders. If you have any follow up questions, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podca…
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Ntombekhaya and Tamlyn from EI South Africa team visited their colleagues in Ghana as part of the knowledge exchange program. Being intentional about expanding knowledge on relevant and sustainable forms of partnership, we explored perspectives from Ghana on this subject. This second episode features Jane Acquaye. Jane is a Research Assistant withi…
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Ntombekhaya Tshabalala in South Africa and Derbew Fikadu in Rwanda worked together with Agnieszka Ignatowicz (University of Birmingham) and Lucia D’Ambruoso (University of Aberdeen) on a recent Equi-Injury stakeholder workshop in Rwanda. It was this south-south knowledge exchange workshop that culminated to this podcast. Here, they share their view…
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This week, Ian is joined by Krysia to speak about her research on ‘The Impossible Subject: Belonging as a Neurodivergent in Congregations.’ Krysia discusses how she reflected on her own neurodivergent experience to explore exclusion and stigma in communities. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us o…
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On this CATChat episode, Krysia and Ian are speaking about autism and theology. They discuss why autism theology is important and some key concepts in the field. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre f…
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This week, Krysia is joined by Léon van Ommen. They discuss Léon's new book, Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.…
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In this detail I summarised the story of a very wealthy and influential Scot in 17th Century Eastern Europe (Poland but also Moldavia), based on the account of E. D. Tappe and Paul Ricaut ( available here https://www.jstor.org/stable/4204348?seq=1) Could not find images of Scottish Merchants in any of the Moldavian trading centres such as Iasi duri…
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Send us a Text Message. This time the tables have turned on regular show host, Stuart King, MD & Head of Distraction at BeeZee Bodies. In this special edition, Stu is interviewed by an esteemed panel including BeeZee Bodies Behavioural Insights Lead, Dr Tiago Moutela, Dr Lou Atkinson, Head of Research at EXI, and Dr Neil Howlett, Senior Research Fe…
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Welcome to CATChat! This week, your hosts Zoe, Ian and Krysia introduce themselves. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-a…
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PhD students Ian Grosz and Shailini Vinod talk with Scots Scriever and newly appointed lecturer at the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture Dr Shane Strachan about his journey from PhD to his appointment as lecturer, about his use of Doric and Scots as a creative platform, and about his role as current Scots Scriever. Shane also…
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Welcome to the Autism and Theology Podcast! This week, Zoe is joined by the Centre for Autism and Theology's co-directors, Grant Macaskill and Léon van Ommen. They share about their work in autism and theology and discuss what the Centre is all about. We hope that you enjoy hearing more about the work of this community! If you have any questions, o…
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