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Centre for Stories is a vibrant, inclusive literary arts and cultural organisation based in Perth, Western Australia. We use storytelling to inspire social cohesion and improve understanding of diverse communities. We cultivate stories that inspire thought, spark empathy and challenge intolerance, with a focus on empowering people whose experiences and perspectives are often marginalised.
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Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
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Welcome to the LSE Middle East Centre's podcast feed. The MEC builds on LSE's long engagement with the Middle East and North Africa and provides a central hub for the wide range of research on the region carried out at LSE. Follow us and keep up to date with our latest event podcasts and interviews!
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As the name implies, this is a podcast all about social justice issues. This podcast is brought to you by The Flag Shop, in their mission to create positive change in the world.
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The Social Ideas podcast shares the impact of social innovation, its necessity and its capacity to challenge the status quo. Throughout this series, highly committed change makers in business, civil society, policy and academia will talk about their work, their ideas and their motivation to strive towards to a more equitable and sustainable world.The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, acts as a platform for research and engagem ...
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Growing up as the son of a diamond smuggler. The leaps of faith required for scientific discovery. An actress who hated Christians, then became one. Join us as we discover the surprising ways Christian faith interrogates and illuminates the world we live in.
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The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: -Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia) -Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland) -Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania) -Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) -Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland) -Norwegian Network for Asian Studies
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Conversations on governance with leading social scientists around the world. Run by the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society at King’s College London.
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Do Justice is a conversation starter for those wishing to pursue justice in and through the Christian Church. Together, we’re finding new ideas and perspectives, sharing better ways to engage in justice work, remembering our motivation, and growing in our faith. Join us! Do Justice is hosted by World Renew, the Office of Social Justice, and the Centre for Public Dialogue of the Christian Reformed Church of North America.
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RightsCast brings you discussion on a wide range of contemporary and enduring human rights issues from the University of Essex Human Rights Centre. Bringing together diverse voices from all over the world, we apply a human rights lens to better understand current events, to discuss key issues, and to explore how to achieve social change. From grassroots movements to major international affairs, join us each week as we talk to the people behind the stories and seek to create a dialogue around ...
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Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
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250+ interviews and case studies focused on driving forward the Global Sustainability Agenda. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation and Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School -- based at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy. Visit our knowledge hub at Lidji.org for personalised recommendations on ...
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If you want to know what’s happening in social value and understand what good looks like, Then this podcast is for you. It can be hard to keep up to date with the amount of information; it is also time-consuming to read more and more content. Join Sarah Stone, Founder and Director of Samtaler, a social value agency based in the UK. Sarah is a renowned social value expert and works with complex organisations to deliver social value training and consultancy support. Each month we will bring yo ...
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The Justice Visions podcast is hosted by the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University. The podcast showcases cutting-edge research and practice regarding victim participation in transitional justice.
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SSEAC Stories is a podcast series produced by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at the University of Sydney. Experts join us in every episode to explore the latest research and share their insights on a wide range of topics pertaining to Southeast Asia.Visit our website for more information or to browse additional resources: sydney.edu.au/sseac.
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Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.
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The Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG) is an independent research and media organization based in Montreal. The CRG is a registered non-profit organization in the province of Quebec, Canada. In addition to the Global Research websites, the Centre is involved in book publishing, support to humanitarian projects as well as educational outreach activities including the organization of public conferences and lectures. The Centre also acts as a think tank on crucial economic and geopoliti ...
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The Berlin Security Beat is an original podcast produced by the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School in Berlin. It delves into the intricate world of international security, examining its ties to research, academia, and various career paths, spanning areas from nuclear to cyber security. The show features interviews with top specialists in international security. The Berlin Security Beat is currently in its third season focusing on cyber security. The podcast is hosted and ...
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The official podcast featuring our academics, alumni, students and other brave thinkers, brought to you by IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. We're the world's leading centre for education and social science research, courses and teaching, and a faculty of University College London (UCL). More from IOE: https://ucl.ac.uk/ioe
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Welcome to The Random Sample! In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. This is a collaboration between the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. F ...
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Welcome to Burning Patforms: De-Coding the Power and Politics of Big Tech. Join Peter Lewis, Lizzie O’Shae (Digital Rights Watch), Dan Stinton (HealthEngine CEO), and guests, fortnightly for analysis of the politics of technology from some of Australia’s leading digital campaigners and industry experts. Brought to you by the Centre of the Public Square - an initiative of Per Capita.
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What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it. We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners. We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi. From The National Space Centre to M ...
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This podcast, hosted by Dr Rob Doubleday, features weekly evidence-based discussions about the pressing challenges facing policymakers, brought to you by the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge. Our latest series is produced in partnership with the research project Expertise Under Pressure, Centre for the Humanities and Social Change at the University of Cambridge. Season 6 is focusing on the race to resilience global climate campaign and how to accelerate climate pr ...
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The new podcast on health and social care with professionals and experts covering all aspects that are relevant to health and social care and to the community today. We will be inviting experts in social care to discuss the topics that are important to us on our guest panels.
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The show that's all about the stories everyone’s sharing on social media and in messages with their friends - and find out what’s it really like to go viral with a guest at the centre of it all, each week. Hosted by Hannah Vaughan Jones and Tim Gatt. Get in touch: search for 'Sorry you went viral' on your socials, or email us at sorryyouwentviral@gmail.com
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Hosted by Karla Pincott, What You Need to Know About is the podcast that covers exactly that. Hear from CIS’ experts on the key points of their research, providing you with concise and insightful overviews of complex topics. In each episode, we break down intricate policy issues, economic trends, social challenges, and more, delivering the essential information you need to stay informed in today’s fast-paced world. Join us as we cut through the noise and dive straight into the heart of matte ...
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Ever wanted to dive deeper into the world of contemporary and digital history? "Innovating and sharing history" is a C²DH podcast that introduces you into playful experimentation with new digital methods and tools for the study, interpretation, narration and publication of contemporary history. In each episode, historians, data scientists, web developers and students will introduce you into the challenges of digital and public history and make you explore new ways of doing and narrating hist ...
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The CULTIVATING HEALTHY & VIBRANT WORKPLACES PODCAST features perspectives, experiences, and tactical strategies from Workplace Wellness and culture-building leaders and influencers across the globe. Expanding on the profiles included in our book, Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces, this podcast explores results-driven approaches to fostering healthy and vibrant work cultures and inclusive, multi-dimensional wellness programs. Explore our Workplace Wellness Toolkit featuring our book, ...
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Homelessness in Canada is a major issue that consistently goes overlooked. Homelessness in Hiding: Our Youth Between the Cracks discusses homelessness in our communities, how homelessness and connected issues impact all of us, and the stories of people with lived experience and those fighting on the frontlines. New episodes bi-weekly.
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“How do we ensure technology makes our lives better?” Tech Mirror: Reflecting on technology and society with Johanna Weaver explores how technology impacts our lives: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. Technology is made by humans. When we refocus on this foundational truth, it opens the possibility that technology can be made differently. Questions about how we might shape technology differently are not just “technical” questions. The answers to these questions go to the very co ...
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The Nature Recovery Podcast looks at some of the major challenges we face to global biodiversity. It takes a look at the various ways we are trying to halt the decline in biodiversity and the challenges inherent in these approaches. We also talk to a number of leading figures in the field of Nature Recovery and find out more about their work.
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A podcast for leaders in the social sector who want to deliver more impact through innovation. Each week we deliver tips on how you can be more innovative and speak to leaders from across the sector to share best practice.
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Founded in 1964 by St. Antony's College, the LAC educates graduate students in a range of disciplines applied to Latin America.
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A podcast series exploring new approaches to primary care, public health and public service delivery, supporting the 19 Hills Wellbeing Centre and community activities in Ringland, a small area in the east of Newport in south east Wales. We talk to colleagues and partners around the UK and beyond on how shifting to prevention, prioritising action on the Social Determinants of health and community-owned models of service delivery could change lives - and give staff a better job and purpose.
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Social Entrepreneurship is a growing movement in South Africa as a way of connecting business and 'doing good'. Knowledge-sharing about this sector forms part of the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s mandate. This series offers case studies and practical guidelines for social entrepreneurs. This podcast series is developed by the Bertha Centre, a specialised unit at UCT's GSB, and Primedia Broadcasting. For more on the Bertha Centre, visit www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacen ...
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What's it like to be a man in the 21st century? How are feminist issues relevant to men and boys? How can we engage in productive conversations about gender equality? These questions are being discussed more than ever. Our monthly podcast delves into these issues with experts such as practitioners, activists and academics. In each episode, you’ll hear in-depth conversations about a wide-range of topics connected to masculinity and the lives of men and boys, such as preventing gender-based vi ...
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Mind the Disruption is a show about people who refuse to accept things as they are. It's about people pushing for better health for all. It's about people like us who have a deep desire to build a healthier, more just world. Season 1 out now! Brought to you by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health Hosted by Bernice Yanful Created and produced by Rebecca Cheff, Carolina Jimenez, and Bernice Yanful Coordination of communications, webpage development and dissemination by ...
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Free public lectures by renowned Christian theologians in Australia and beyond.
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Awake In Relationship podcast explores the art of intimacy and connection in a time of great change. Featuring long form interviews with thought leaders on the frontiers of personal growth, spirituality and change making, AIR’s mission is to help you create more conscious relationships and community in the offline world.
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Panel discussions & debates on philosophy, psychology, culture, and politics, with leading intellectuals from around the world.
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Podcasts from the Oxford Centre for Economic and Social History
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The Love and Courage podcast features interviews with inspirational people who are making a real difference in the world today. Guests are typically people passionate about social justice, and who have demonstrated courage and conviction in their lives. Ruairí McKiernan is a multi award winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, writer and public speaker. He is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut youth organization, and helped set-up the Uplift and the A Lust For Life non-profits. In 2012 ...
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The Indian Ocean World Podcast seeks to educate and inform its listeners on topics concerning the relationship between humans and the environment throughout the history of the Indian Ocean World — a macro-region affected by the seasonal monsoon weather system, from China to Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Based out of the Indian Ocean World Centre, a research centre affiliated with McGill University’s Department of History and Classical Studies, under the direction of ...
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Welcome to The Meaning of Home Podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness. Every month we’ll release a new episode with a range of guests to provide commentary and conversation on different themes. The Meaning of Home Podcast is hosted by Sara Christou and produced by Dave Angel. We are Doctoral Researchers at Loughborough University, part of The Harnessing Opportunities for Meaningful Environments Centre for Doctoral Training (the HOME CDT).
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Former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner Jimmy Black and Scottish Housing News editor Kieran Findlay discuss the latest news and chat to influential figures from Scotland's social housing sector.
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Heartbeat of Humanity is a podcast about mental health and psychosocial support. The podcast is mainly for staff and volunteers in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially staff and volunteers working in mental health and psychosocial support services. The podcast is produced by the Psychosocial Centre, an IFRC reference centre providing service to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The Psychosocial Centre assists in facilitating mental health and psychosocial support, promotes psyc ...
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Care is a complex and important issue that affects everyone at some point in their life. The Centre for Care provides accessible evidence on care to inform changes that could improve the lives of millions of people. In the CARE MATTERS podcast, our researchers welcome experts in the field and those giving or receiving care to discuss crucial issues in social care, as we collectively attempt to make a positive difference to how care is experienced and provided. Produced by Dan Williamson at t ...
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Social Media Influencing in the City of Likes: Dubai and the Postdigital Condition
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This event was the launch Zoe Hurley's new book 'Social Media Influencing in the City of Likes: Dubai and the Postdigital Condition'.Evaluating the cases of multiple influencers, from local to transnational content creators, Hurley reveals how residents, non-citizens and migrant workers survive as influencers in the city of ‘likes.’ Providing de-We…
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Michael Woldemariam on Challenges Facing African Democracy (Part 2)
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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…
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Using maths to explore the music of Taylor Swift - with Dr Nathan Garland
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We admit it - even The Random Sample can't resist the hype around the world's biggest music star - Taylor Swift. Almost on a dare from his wife - and to make a point with his students - Griffith University's Dr Nathan Garland decided to open up his mathematical toolkit and explore the music of Taylor Swift. In this episode, Nathan tells us what he …
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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle
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With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…
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Check out this episode to learn from Chloé Cébron and Shezeen Suleman who are part of a growing movement mobilizing for the right to health care for all people living in Canada, regardless of immigration status. In this episode, Chloé, the director of policy and advocacy at Médecins du Monde, shares lessons from a successful advocacy campaign to ex…
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Writer and art critic, Rahel Aima, who grew up and currently lives in Dubai, talks to us about living in the Gulf, a region rapidly developing itself as the place to be for smart cities and high-tech living. Rahel explores a concept she has been thinking about for some time, the Khaleeji Ideology, which meets at the intersection of technology, econ…
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The online hunt to find an AWOL dad - and a huge row over a pub sign
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On this week's show: On What It's Like To Go Viral: The Facebook post by a mum of 4, Ashley McGuire, trying to find her husband who ghosted her family - and the internet sluths and his exes who helped to track him down In What's Gone Viral: - The backlash from followers to food reviewer @EatingWithTod for his McDonald's collab - The huge reaction t…
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Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls and Co-Founder of the Brave Movement: working to end sexual violence against children and adolescents
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Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls and Co-Founder of the Brave Movement, joins us to talk about working to end sexual violence against children and adolescents. Daniela is a survivor of child sexual abuse and has been sharing her story publicly for around 15 years. The silence around this topic is something that needs to be ta…
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How do we know if mental health support for people affected by humanitarian emergencies is working? | Research for the Real World
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In this podcast we take a closer look at international development and global health research that shapes the way we respond during times of crisis. Dr Mukdarut Bangpan and Dr Kelly Dickson's work with governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) includes research on the impact of mental health and psychosocial support programmes to inform…
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Ep #132 - How could technology free your team to innovate?
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In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss how organisations can use technology to free up employees' time and mental capacity, so they can focus on innovation, improving the client experience, and perform higher value work. Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation: How technology empowers team to innovate and fo…
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Defending the Right to Peaceful Protest in Dark Times
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Standing up for your rights is becoming increasingly difficult in many countries. What rights do we have to peacefully protest and why are these rights under attack? Liberty UK's Sam Grant and Essex sociologist and HRC member, Dr Anna Di Ronco join our host Dr Andrew Fagan to consider this complex and all important topic.…
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Women’s Experiences of Workplace Gender-based Violence and Harassment in Cambodia’s Construction Industry
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In Cambodia, the government and civil society organisations have paid significant attention to Gender-based Violence and Harassment, within both the domestic sphere and, increasingly, in the workplace context. A major driver behind this increased scrutiny of GBVH issues is the presence of international donors in Cambodia, and an expectation that in…
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Cow's milk for babies, therapy for trauma, and lives saved by COVID vaccines
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Research into the influence of gender on autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. Calculating how many lives were saved by Australia's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, and how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing. A review into how cognitive behavioural therapy can help young people who've experienced trauma. Recently upd…
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13 Years After the Arab Spring: What are the Chances for Legitimate Constitutions in the Arab World?
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This event, co-organised with LSE IDEAS, was the launch of the special issue ‘Arab Constitutional Responses to the Revolutions and Transformations in the Region’ published in the Journal of Constitutional Law in the Middle East and North Africa. The special issue is the result of a two year collaboration between the Carnegie Corporation, the Arab A…
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In health and social care, hospitality and catering play vital roles beyond just providing food.
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In health and social care, hospitality and catering play vital roles beyond just providing food. They're integral to the overall well-being and the holistic experience of people receiving care. Whether it's in hospitals or residential settings, serving nourishing meals and offering thoughtful hospitality doesn't just meet physical needs—it also nur…
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Israel vs Iran. If Israel Wins the Staring Match, The Earth May Lose!
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This week, we are now focused on what happens next now that Iran has drawn a line in the sand no longer tolerating further offences against their citizenry like the APRIL 1ST ATTACK on their embassy in Damascus, and speaking to two expert guests who relay what they understand about what happened last weekend and what it potentially means for the re…
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Tasha Rijke-Epstein - "Children of the Soil: The Power of Built Form in Urban Madagascar"
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Dr. Philip Gooding (IOWC, McGill) is joined by Prof. Tasha Rijke-Epstein (Vanderbilt) to discuss her wonderful new book, Children of the Soil: The Power of Built Form in Urban Madagascar. Their conversation takes us to Mahajanga, a port city in northwestern Madagascar, considering the city's contested built environment, as well as the human and mor…
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S3 Episode 04: Cyber policy without a template with Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar
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Do you want to learn more about how cyber policy institutions were built across the last two decades?In our newest episode David Backovsky of the Berlin Security Beat interviews Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Director of the Digital Society Institute at the ESMT in Berlin, on what it was like to build up cyber policy & diplomacy institutions across the Minist…
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Story Hour is Centre for Stories' regular monthly podcast where we sift through our archives of recorded stories to bring you up to an hour of diverse, intriguing, and real experiences from (extra)ordinary people.This month's theme is TRANSITION. Transition is the silent conductor orchestrating the symphony of life, guiding each individual through …
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Spiritual warriorship in a world on the edge of war with Susan Gillis Chapman
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063 When war and rumours of war are everywhere in the news how we personally relate to uncertainty and show up for others matters more than ever. The temptation to harden our hearts and join the chorus of polarizing voices is difficult to resist. However, it doesn’t matter what side of a conflict we identify with or the opinions we hold. Toxic cert…
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Conflict, Peace-Building and Hope: Taking Boys Seriously in Northern Ireland - Dr Ken Harland
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Dr Ken Harland has been involved in youth work practice and research with boys and young men in Northern Ireland for the past 35 years. During that time, he has witnessed a transition from a culture in which violence and conflict was normalised, to one of peace-building and hope. But how were ‘The Troubles’ shaped by gender inequality? What impact …
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Getting Under the Hood of Social Media with Frances Haugen
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Frances Haugen came to the world’s attention in 2021 as a whistle-blower, after filing a series of complaints about Facebook (now Meta) with the U.S. Federal Government about the harms caused by their business practices. She now works to champion accountability, transparency, and driving social media for the common good. In this new episode of Tech…
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We know the journey of justice is messy, full of pitfalls and roadblocks. And sometimes it feels like we’re all avoiding the question everyone is thinking. When it comes to justice we can experience gaps between our convictions and the way we can live them out. What if we could have a conversation about these elephant(s) in the room? In this season…
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Navigating the Crisis: Yemen 10 Years On
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Nearly ten years since the onset of the crisis in Yemen this discussion provided an in-depth assessment of the conflict over the past decade. Panellists examined the local origins of the war, the humanitarian catastrophe that has ensued, and the challenges for sustainable development given the prolonged violence. Regional dynamics fueling the crisi…
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Burning Platforms dives deep into the role humans play in managing large platforms and small communities with academic and convenor of the upcoming All Things in Moderation conference Venessa Paech. Our panel also discusses: Who is really incognito on Google? Who should deal with the downstream risks of Open AI’s new Voice Engine? And are we Witnes…
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In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia. So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves. It might also surprise you to learn that someone with a diagnosis is more likely to be harmed, than t…
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Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Melissa Stevens, Executive Vice President of Philanthropy at the Milken Institute, on corporate philanthropy
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We look at the world of corporate philanthropy and are delighted to host Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Melissa Stevens, Executive Vice President of Philanthropy at the Milken Institute. Graham Macmillan develops and executes Visa Foundation’s impact investing and grantmaking strategy in support of its mission to help inclusive…
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After ending an abusive and unhappy marriage, Rachel Farnay decided to become an IT and STEM teacher. She hoped that through teaching, she would never be lonely again. Soon she found that it was the students who would give her a joy and meaning she had never experienced before.Funded by City of Joondalup and produced by Centre for Stories, Colourfu…
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Ep #131 - How anyone can innovate for impact
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In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss how individuals can help create a culture of innovation within their organisation, regardless of their formal leadership role. It provides insights and strategies for demonstrating creative leadership, aligning work with organisational mission, understanding client needs, and empowering others …
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Treating UTIs (without cranberry juice) and re-examining gender care
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Is a simpler solution to recurrent UTIs on the way? Plus when should you exercise to get the most benefit? A deep dive into the UK's reviews of gender affirming treatment, and how Australia's system differs. Researchers say there's more PFAS in our water than previously thought, but how much do we know about the health harms? And a new way to deliv…
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Miss Tibet: Representing Tibet through Beauty Pageants
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What does the Miss Tibet beauty pageant tell us about what it means to be Tibetan in a globalized world? And what understandings of Tibetan culture does it convey? In this episode, Kenneth Bo Nielsen talks to Pema Choedon about representations of Tibet and Tibetan culture on the global stage from the vantage point of the Miss Tibet beauty pageant. …
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The Truth of the Rwanda Genocide: RPF the New Instrument for African Imperial Conquest
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This week, on the Global Research News Hour we are examining what is now called the Genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda as they took place starting 30 years ago this week, and arriving at the conclusion that this horrible tragedy was masked to conceal the truth of the actual perpetrators, the RPF, and the victims. In our first half hour, journali…
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TGP NOMINAL 10.6 - Yuri's Night Podcast 2024
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you their Trans-Atlantic banterand chat about what's going on in the Cosmos. We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event. Our Objects Of The Month section is brought …
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A full life found in the world’s trouble spots
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Asuntha Charles has lived in some toughest places in the world. And she’s loved it. Long As a young woman, Asuntha Charles stubbornly defied her culture to advocate for vulnerable women and girls. That determination never left her as she dedicated her life to voiceless people in not only her native India, but places like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Su…
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Michael Woldemariam on Challenges Facing African Democracy (Part 1)
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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…
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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire
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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…
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Art Meaning and Art Making with Nadim Choufi
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How can art complicate claims of progress, innovation and the use of rapidly developing emerging technologies in MENA? In this episode, Cima Chehab speaks to visual artist Nadim Choufi about how he incorporates technology into his artwork both as subject matter and as medium.In the conversation, they discuss Nadim’s own artistic practice, his use o…
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Confronting Decline in Luxembourg's Steel Industry - CONDE
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Since the 1970s, deindustrialisation has fundamentally changed Western societies. Interestingly, Luxembourg has confronted the decline of its steel industry in a particular way. The CONDE project seeks to explore deindustrialisation in a systematic historical perspective and place it in wider political, economic, social and cultural contexts. The p…
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Sleep and the tales our mental health might tell | Research for the Real World
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You’re not dreaming! There’s so much going on in the field of sleep and research right now. We take a closer look at how things have crossed over into tech and AI, cancer and our wellbeing. Professor Dagmara Dimitriou leads a lab that takes a multi-disciplinary approach to examine sleep’s role in affecting our cognitive, behavioural and academic ab…
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Kate Grant, Chief Executive of the Fistula Foundation, on receiving $15M from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and treating women with devastating childbirth injuries
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Kate Grant, Chief Executive of the Fistula Foundation, on receiving $15M from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and treating women with devastating childbirth injuries. Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury. It leaves a woman incontinent, humiliated, and—all too often—shunned by her community. Surgery is the only cure. The Fistula Found…
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After a shock diagnosis of a brain tumour, Natalie Bock's surgery left her vulnerable and isolated at home while she recovered. She couldn’t work, she couldn’t live, and as she wasn’t technically a ‘senior’ or ‘living with a disability’, many support services wouldn’t help her. Desperate, she decided to make friends in unexpected places.Funded by C…
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The science of learning represents an opportunity to design instruction in a way that is likely to lead to most students’ success with learning. The evidence suggests explicit instruction of a well-sequenced knowledge-focused curriculum will lead to that success. But, what is the science of learning? Let's dive in with Trisha Jha to find out. All o…
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Ep #130 - David Spriggs: Digital Technology in the Not-For-Profit Sector
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In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discusses technology in the nonprofit sector, featuring insights from David Spriggs, CEO of Infoxchange. Some of the topics discussed are AI adoption, cybersecurity challenges, data analysis opportunities, and the importance of digital transformation planning. Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cov…
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When your private health won't pay, and flu vaccine options
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In health news this week it's cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's and possibly bowel cancer prevention. When your private health insurer won't pay, have you read the fine print on your policy lately? A look at health literacy barriers, when it's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office…
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The Social Ideas Podcast: winning the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
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In this episode of The Social Innovation Podcast, Lisa Stepanovic shares the benefits and power of winning the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize. Lisa is the Founder and CEO of the multi award winning, Social Ark, which enables 16–30-year-olds from East London communities to develop social businesses that draw from their lived experiences. This yea…
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NATO at 75. A Diamond Anniversary of Security by Fair Means or Foul
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This week, on the Global Research News Hour, we mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of NATO into a huge global military organization by looking at it from a variety of lenses beyond praising the North Atlantic Cavalry. In our first half hour, Yves Engler joins us to break down Canada’s connection to NATO and how peace activists may consider …
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The Social Ideas Podcast: the power of AutonoMe
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In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, social entrepreneur Will Britton shares why he created the AutonoMe app and how winning The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize helped develop his social enterprise further. The AutonoMe app helps people learn new skills through step-by-step videos and helps them self-evaluate their needs. It’s already ope…
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