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How to turn professional experience into practical knowledge? How to reflect over one’s professional practice in order to improve it? How to further develop a practitioner’s responseAbility when facing challenging situations? Already Aristotle spoke of practical knowledge in terms of prudence or practical wisdom (phronesis), a notion which is also reflected in the term Bildung. In this podcast, the hosts prof. Michael Noah Weiss and prof. Guro Hansen Helskog are examining central aspects of ...
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What is the value of philosophy in everyday life and work? Can philosophy offer us not just a way of life, but a way to make a living? I profile philosophers who found their way through the wilderness beyond the ivory tower. We explore how they forged a new professional identity, how they built successful new careers, and how philosophy can add value in business, government...and pretty much everything else. From their stories, I distill the decisions, strategies, and habits that powered the ...
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JFI Radio 'LIVE' is produced by BusinessVocals and has since 2015 focused on training, learning, management, leadership, development, quality and excellence. The light-hearted, personal approach sparks thinking about what happens in organisations.Those in business enjoy revisiting the content to help them consider what might work better inside their own workspaces. Students and teachers find it sparks ideas for future research areas and/or dissertation topics.There is a heady mixture of thou ...
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In this episode prof. emeritus Anders Lindseth talks about his work in the committee for Bildung in higher education (“Dannelsesutvalget - om dannelses perspektiver i høyere utdanning”, 2009) and the fundamental perspectives that this committee brought forward. Furthermore, he discusses the intention of The Research Council of Norway to have more p…
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through his journey from philosophy to becoming a successful professional DJ, and how he parlayed his academic exper…
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through his journey from philosophy to becoming a successful professional DJ, and how he parlayed his academic exper…
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Steen Nepper Larsen is associate professor at the Department of Education Sciences at the Danish School of Education at Aarhus University. He is a renowned Danish intellectual and author of many publications. Among them is book together with John Hattie in which Steen challenges the Visible Learning approach. How this book came into life and what S…
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In this episode we welcome professor Gert Biesta as our guest. Gert is author of the book “The Beautiful Risk of Education” and a well-renown scholar in the field of educational theory. In our talk with him, he explicates why the shift of focus from teaching to learning is unfortunate and why a world-centered approach in education is to be chosen o…
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How can we retain our humanity in the age of A.I.? To answer that question, we first have to figure out what makes us human in the first place. Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the…
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How can we retain our humanity in the age of A.I.? To answer that question, we first have to figure out what makes us human in the first place. Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the…
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At some point in the last decade, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “I don’t have an ideology! But that jerk on Twitter obviously does!” Ideology is always someone else’s problem. Jason Blakely, a professor of political science at Pepperdine University, begs to differ. Our political predicament, as he argues in his new book, Lost in Ideology, is…
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At some point in the last decade, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “I don’t have an ideology! But that jerk on Twitter obviously does!” Ideology is always someone else’s problem. Jason Blakely, a professor of political science at Pepperdine University, begs to differ. Our political predicament, as he argues in his new book, Lost in Ideology, is…
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You probably know John Mackey the business mogul, but you probably don’t know John Mackey the philosopher. In his new memoir, The Whole Story, Founder and Former CEO of Whole Foods Market John Mackey discusses his life’s journey, from existentialist to grocer to conscious capitalist. John shares the latest developments in his new venture, Love.Life…
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You probably know John Mackey the business mogul, but you probably don’t know John Mackey the philosopher. In his new memoir, The Whole Story, Founder and Former CEO of Whole Foods Market John Mackey discusses his life’s journey, from existentialist to grocer to conscious capitalist. John shares the latest developments in his new venture, Love.Life…
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This podcast in an interview between Józefa Fawcett and Michiel Tolman talking about Bildung and his work with Die Bildung Academie. Michiel started Die Bildung Academie with others who felt university education was missing something related to personal development and societal issues. The Academie focuses on 21st century Bildung principles to deve…
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This podcast is an interview with the author of the article "Reclaiming the Commonity" - Kare Wangel. He discusses with Józefa Fawcett the following areas: 🎤 The concept of "commonity" - a community of people who serve a common purpose or resource. It relates to overcoming ego and complexity to work towards shared goals. 🎤 How commonity connects to…
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This is the final podcast of the event entitled "Happy Delegates." It's a lively 29 minutes that captures the positive atmosphere and key takeaways from the summit. It's safe to say the delegates were thoroughly engaged – there was a real buzz in the room during the final break before the event's conclusion and close. Be prepared for lots of laught…
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In this final conversation I am speaking with Mark Nichols, President ICDE and Executive Director, Learning Design and Development, Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. During the podcast he spoke about: 🎤 The charging elephant of AI 🎤 Three educational challenges of AI 🎤 Rethinking data categories from protection and copywrite to richer and deeper app…
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In this penultimate podcast conversation I am speaking with Christoph Stückelberger, Founder and President of Globethics, Geneva/Switzerland; Executive Director of Geneva Agape Foundation; Professor of Ethics, University of Basel/Switzerland, Visiting Professor in Enugu/Nigeria, Moscow/Russia and Beijing/China. During the podcast he spoke about: 🎤 …
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In this conversation I am speaking with Helen Titilola Olojede, Acting Head of the Department of Philosophy at the National Open University of Nigeria, in Abuja. During the podcast she spoke about: 🎤 ethical principles of AI in higher education 🎤 emerging technologies; the questions and uncertainties 🎤 leaders needing to take time to consider these…
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In this conversation I am speaking with HE Dr.Ibrahim Al Naimi, Undersecretary, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar. During the podcast he spoke about: 🎤 Navigating the journey for the ethical use of AI incorporating family and inter-faith values 🎤 Guidance for other Ministries of Education and HEI Chancellors 🎤 Being careful not to i…
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In this conversation I am speaking with Maha Bali, Professor of Practice, Center for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo. During the podcast she spoke about: 🎤 how all AI systems are biased against non-native speakers 🎤 recognising the fragility and bias of AI detector tools and appropriate use 🎤 teaching students something that is …
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In this conversation I am speaking with Santiago Bellomo, Dean of the School of Education, Austral University, Argentina. During the podcast he spoke about 🎤 the good and bad resistances of AI 🎤 using AI as a crutch or as an oer 🎤 what faculty might need to change and what to keep doing 🎤 Bildung and AI and how together learners can flourish…
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In this conversation I am speaking with Rosanna de Souza e Silva, a professor at the University of Brasilia (UnB); Executive Director, Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) and a member of the Commmision Régionale d'Experts (CRE) of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie. During the podcast she spoke about 🎤 the consequences of AI in …
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In this conversation I am speaking with Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, the first eUniversity in the UAE. He is also the Chair of the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE). During the podcast Dr Mansoor shared his passion about the future of education and hi…
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ICDE-Globethics Leadership Summit features on this podcast two representatives from the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO, their Deputy Director Bi Xiaohan, and Senior Programme Specialist Lintuo Wu, Global Partnership and Programme Office/Chief of West Asia and Africa Programme.…
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JFI Radio brings an exciting new podcast (episode 17) to Season 13 with Nick Davis, President, Middle East & Africa, THE (Times Higher Education). Nick has worked at THE for almost a decade and during that time amassed a wealth of knowledge in the global higher education sector. Unable to pin him down in Dubai, Józefa Fawcett arranged to meet him v…
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The Norwegian Posse Podcast: Quite simply a wonderful collective of new found friends sitting around the table in a bar next to the Maas river in Rotterdam after the conference informally chatting about the Association of historical soap bars, butterflies, and the meaning of Bildung. A podcast that you just have to listen to. Hopefully see you in p…
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As a co-founder of the Ukrainian Bildung Network Elena Tochillina has dedicated 6 months to the field research of the folk high schools approaches in Denmark to integrate them into the Ukrainian systems.As a coach and consultant, Elena provides a deep insight into human and organisational systems, finding healthy and aligned way for them to functio…
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Dr Ginie Servant-Miklos is an Assistant Professor of behavioural sciences at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences in Rotterdam. She spearheads the Bildung Climate School which runs a 9-week educational programme bringing together vocational, applied sciences, and university students around themes of sustainability and Bildung. Gini…
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Kjetil Aamann is a musician and music teacher for adults in Norway, Currently he is the coordinator of the international development project SWAN - Singing With Additional Needs which seeks to find models for including people with special needs in musical life. In this episode Kjetil talks about how important music is to people's natural cultural b…
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In this new season come with me on a fascinating journey exploring the concept of Bildung and how it can unlock the chaos in society that exists beyond the boundaries of what we know as the norm in education and in the way we live our lives. Many scholars have delved into the core principles of Bildung, however Lene Rachel Andersen, author of "The …
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Fancy eavesdropping on a conversation over the coffee break between three professionals at the MENA-HELF conference? Well with this podcast you can. Gheyath Abbas, Director, Institutional Effectiveness Office, American University in the Emirates, and Dr Alia Mitchell (Connie), Vice Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences, Director Prince Sultan Un…
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Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, has been a supporter of the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum for many years and so it was with great pleasure, Józefa Fawcett was able to catch him in between his speaking and role on various panels to talk about the work being done at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) with a focus on engage…
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Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director - Africa, Middle East & South Asia from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) talks to Józefa Fawcett at the 6th MENA-HELF event in Dubai about the latest trends in HE and how Universities need to adapt and prepare themselves for the learners of the future. QS has been sharing world rankings for over 20 years and in thi…
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Dr Mahinour Ezzat, Manager, Instruction Higher College of Technology (HCT), Dubai, talks to Józefa Fawcett during the break about how valuable attending the MENA-HELF event is especially as she is responsible for pushing the boundaries of excellence and quality. HCT are active members of Advance HE a British charity promoting excellence in higher e…
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In the episode recorded at the MENA-HELF event, Józefa Fawcett interviewed Dr Katherine Hacking Principal Adviser, Learning and Teaching AdvanceHE, UK who ran a pre-conference workshop about belonging in HE, and how to support and build competence, confidence, and resilience. Amongst other things she examined what is being done with students explor…
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Dr Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO, Association of International Educators, US talks to Józefa Fawcett at the MENA-HELF event, about lifelong learning, communities of learning, and the increase of non-formal learning. During the podcast there are many thorny questions addressed, such as whether educators are ready to adapt the way they deliver…
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The prestigious Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education recently concluded its 3rd cycle at the MENA-HELF event in Dubai. This year's awards saw applications from leading institutions across the globe, all showcasing their impactful community contributions and sustainable initiatives. Established in honour of the late Professo…
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Minerva Project is an education innovator based in San Francisco. It launched Minerva University, considered to be the most innovative university in the world, and is helping other universities create new innovative programmes. Founded in 2012 by Ben Nelson, Minerva’s mission is nurturing critical wisdom and to partner with leading institutions and…
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JFI Radio went to Dubai in April 2024 hopefully heading to the sunshine! Little did we know that we would be caught up in a tornado and torrential rain - the worst for 75 years. This first mini podcast from the 6th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum event is actually from the end and is a taster of what is to come from the other specially recor…
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Charlie Gilkey is an author, consultant, and executive coach focused on helping people build great teams. Why is belonging so important to an organization’s success, and why is it so hard to build? Charlie draws on his experience as an Army officer, his training in philosophy, and his 15 years of experience working with organizations to help answer…
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