Best Centre for Academic Development Podcasts (2025)

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SHE Pod S6 Episode 1:- Seye Abimbola 1:02:39

13d ago1:02:39

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  Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Seye Abimbola Project:    Book Editer: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai  Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   Link to Global Health Unfiltered Transcript Link

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Eilish Gregory - The Global Nursing Mission of the Little Company of Mary, 1877-1941 48:52

24d ago48:52

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For the third CTRS seminar of 2025, Dr Eilish Gregory, the Little Company of Mary Fellow in the History of Catholicism at Durham University, gave a talk on 'The Global Nursing Mission of the Little Company of Mary, 1877-1941'.You can view the slides that accompany Dr Gregory's talk at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dos0md62tyvyofvpz8236/…

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Antonia Pizzey - Imagining Church: Mystery, Imagination, and Metaphor 45:34

2M ago45:34

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For the second CTRS seminar of 2025, we were joined by Dr Antonia Pizzey, the Postdoctoral Researcher at the Research Centre for Studies of the Second Vatican Council at the Australian Catholic University, who gave a paper entitled: Imagining Church: Mystery, Imagination, and Metaphor.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Semina…

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Liam Temple - This Poverty of Spirit: The Capuchins on the margins of Catholicism 48:33

3M ago48:33

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For the first CTRS seminar of 2025, we were joined by Dr Liam Temple, the Capuchin Fellow in the History of Catholicism at Durham University, who gave a paper entitled: “This Poverty of Spirit”: The Capuchins on the margins of Catholicism in England and Wales, 1850-1873.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS)…

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SHE Pod S5 Episode 10: Tess Johnson “Developing an Ethical Evaluation Framework for Coercive Antimicrobial Stewardship Policies” 32:06

4M ago32:06

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SHE Pod S5 Episode 10: Tess Johnson “Developing an Ethical Evaluation Framework for Coercive Antimicrobial Stewardship Policies”   Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Tess Johnson Project:    Coercive Antimicrobial Stewardship Policies Edited by : Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai  Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  …

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Emma Percy - Can Aquinas offer some hope to trauma theology? 47:51

5M ago47:51

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For the second CTRS seminar of 2024-25, we were joined by Dr Emma Percy, the Senior Lecturer in Feminist Theology and Ministry Studies at the University of Aberdeen, who gave a paper entitled: 'Can Aquinas offer some hope to trauma theology?'This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum…

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Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture 2024 - Fr Hyacinthe Destivelle 1:19:21

5M ago1:19:21

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Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture 2025. Fr Hyacinthe Destivelle is introduced by Fr Anthony Currer, with Fr Andrew Louth (Emeritus Durham University) and Prof. Anna Rowlands (Durham University) as respondents.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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SHE Pod S5 Episode 9: Kathryn MacKay: Public health, pluralism, and the telos of political virtue 42:37

5M ago42:37

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Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Kathryn MacKay Project:    Public health, pluralism, and the telos of political virtue Editor: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai

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Nomi Pritz-Bennett: The Natural Mortification of Finitude: Loss and the Construction of Real Persons 33:30

6M ago33:30

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For the first CTRS seminar of 2024-25, we were joined by Dr Nomi Pritz-Bennett, the Career Development Fellow at Durham University, who gave a paper entitled: 'The Natural Mortification of Finitude: Loss and the Construction of Real Persons'This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum …

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SHE Pod S5 Episode 8: Sara Attinger, “Addressing the consequences of the corporatization of reproductive medicine.” 33:04

6M ago33:04

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Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Sara Attinger Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai  Project:    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39049472/ Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   Mixed by : Regina Botros

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 7: Dr. Morgan Carpenter, “Models of Care for Sexuality and Gender Diverse People and People with Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics.” 37:58

7M ago37:58

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Host:   Dr Diego Silva    Guest:   Dr. Morgan Carpenter Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai  Project Links: Clinical Ethics, Human Rights Project:   Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 6: Jane Williams – Distributive Justice and Value tradeoffs in Antibiotic use in aged care settings. 31:28

8M ago31:28

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Host: Dr Diego Silva    Guests: Dr Jane Williams Article: Link Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project:   Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 5 : Chris Degeling and Julie Leask - Public Values to Guide Childhood Vaccination Mandates Report on Four Australian Community Jurys. 42:42

10M ago42:42

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Host: Dr Diego Silva    Guests: Chris Degeling and Julie Leask Article: Link Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project   Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 4 : Miles Little Lecture – Professor Rachel Ankeny “Understanding the Roles of Medical Care Reports: Beyond Anecdotes to Evidence Generation” 44:51

10M ago44:51

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Host: Dr Diego Silva    Guest:   Professor Rachel Ankeny Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project:     Lecture Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   

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Tina Beattie - Language, Desire And Creation In The Context Of Laudato Si 49:09

11M ago49:09

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For March's CTRS seminar, Tina Beattie (Professor Emerita of Catholic Studies, University of Roehampton), gives a paper on Language, desire, and creation in the context of Laudato Si'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catho…

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Alana Harris - Student Power In Christ The Young Christian Students, Race And Liberation Theology 51:46

11M ago51:46

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For April's CTRS seminar, we were joined by Dr Alana Harris, Reader in Modern British Social, Cultural and Gender History, King’s College London, who will give a paper entitled: ‘Student Power in Christ’: the Young Christian Students, Race Relations and Liberation Theology in Britain after 1968.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Resea…

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Connected Classrooms: Getting the right blend 24:18

11M ago24:18

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Join Erin Penny and Emma Price as they discuss topics and strategies from the Connected Classrooms initiative.By Centre for Academic Innovation

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A Big Learning Journey: Transforming online experiences in Education 20:03

11M ago20:03

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Join Sharon Davis, Emma Ung and Charlie Duddridge as they discuss digital transformations to enhance the learning experience for diverse student cohorts in Education Professional Experience.By Centre for Academic Innovation

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Innovation Snapshot: Digital Narratives in Exercise & Sport Science 8:58

11M ago8:58

8:58

Join Lindy Hall and Jaimee Westin as they talk about their collaboration to create digital narratives to support work readiness in Exercise and Sport Science.By Centre for Academic Innovation

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Unlocking the potential of GenAI 21:40

12M ago21:40

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Explore the evolving landscape of GenAI in university education with Dr Tiffany Winchester, Dr Aimee Turner and Aengus Bowers as they discuss its impact and potential in teaching and learning.By Centre for Academic Innovation

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 3 Siun Gallagher: Moral justification for the use of 'add-ons' in assisted reproductive technology: experts' views and experiences. 34:12

12M ago34:12

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Host: Dr Diego Silva    Guest:   Dr Siun Gallagher Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project:     Article Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis 40:16

1y ago40:16

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Margaret Carney: The Third Order Rule of 1982: Discovery, Disruption and Renewed Dedication 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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Please note that the volume on this track fluctuates throughout the recording.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 2 Phoebe Williams :Coverage gaps in empiric antibiotic regimens used to treat serious bacterial infections in neonates and children in Southeast Asia and the Pacific 23:49

1y ago23:49

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Host: Dr Diego Silva    Guest:   Dr Phoebe Williams Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project:     Article Editor: Regina Botros   Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger      

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SHE Pod Season 5 Episode 1 Sarah Heynemann Therapeutic misunderstandings in modern research 28:03

1y ago28:03

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Host:   Diego Silva Guest:    Sarah Heynemann Transcript: Provided by Otter.ai   Project:    Article Editor: Regina Botros Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger   

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Stefan Walser - So What…Religious Indifference As A Fundamental Theological Challenge 49:30

1y ago49:30

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For this CTRS seminar, we were joined by Franciscan Theologian Br Stefan Walser, who gave a paper entitled: 'So what… Religious Indifference as a Fundamental Theological Challenge'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catholic…

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Marc Loustau - Studying Theology Ethnographically 29:01

1y ago29:01

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Marc Roscoe Loustau is an anthropologist and scholar of religion, specialising in studying religion and nationalism in Eastern Europe.Having spent three years in Hungary and Romania researching the history of Catholic pilgrimage, he now works at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, as Managing Editor of the Journal of Global C…

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KAI Foundation Five - Episode 5 - “Leading Diverse Teams in Uncertain Times.” 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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Welcome to Part 5 of the KAI Foundation 5 podcast series, our five part introduction to building better teams and great leaders with the Kirton Adaption Innovation Inventory. KAI is the world's foremost measure for problem solving style. It's used widely to create cohesive and productive teams and effective leaders. It's been in use for over 40 yea…

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Billy Crozier - The Quince Made Sweet: Love and Suffering in St Bonaventure's Tree of Life 44:44

1+ y ago44:44

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In this CTRS seminar, Billy Crozier of Durham University gives a talk on 'The Quince Made Sweet: Love and Suffering in St Bonaventure's Tree of Life'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catholic traditions of theology and Chu…

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SHE Pod Season 4 Episode 10: Miles Little Lecture 56:12

1+ y ago56:12

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Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Maree Toombs Editor: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter Details of event: ⁠Lecture⁠ Video link to the lecture: Link Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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After the Vatican synod: what happens now? 21:42

1+ y ago21:42

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This is Episode 10 of The Church's Radical Reform, the second podcast series on synodality. The series is presented by Christopher Lamb. Christopher is the Vatican Correspondent for The Tablet and is a doctoral researcher in synodality at the Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University. The series is sponsored by the Centre for Catholic Studies …

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Richardson Lecture 2023 - Fr Hans Boersma 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

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The Centre for Catholic Studies and the Michael Ramsey Centre for Anglican Studies welcomed Fr Hans Boersma to give the Richardson Lecture for 2023, with a talk entitled "Creation as Love".Fr. Hans Boersma holds the St. Benedict Servants of Christ Chair in Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin.His latest book is ent…

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SHE Pod Season 4 Episode 8: Gabriel Watts “Is There a duty to Routinely Reinterpret Genomic Variant Classifications?" 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

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Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Gabriel Watts Producer: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter Article link: https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/early/2023/05/18/jme-2022-108864.full.pdf Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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The Chemistry of Active Assessment 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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Discover an innovative approach with Dylan Liu in conversation with Ben Long and David Smith about their active learning oral assessment, showcasing a revolution in the evaluation of science knowledge and inspiring a new kind of engagement in the classroom.By Centre for Academic Development

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A conversation with the “spiritual father” of the synod 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

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A conversation with the “spiritual father” of the synod: Fr Timothy Radcliffe The reflections of Fr Timothy Radcliffe have been one of the highlights of the October 2023 synod assembly in the Vatican. The English Dominican friar led the synod participants on a retreat before the synod gathering and offered wise reflections and spiritual guidance. S…

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Student Powered Assessment 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

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Join Liam Frost-Camilleri and Sam Fenton from Education as they unravel a transformative approach to peer assessment and feedback, which empowers students to play an active role.By Centre for Academic Development

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Creative Reflection in Midwifery 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

17:13

Discover innovation in Midwifery with Helena Anolak and Kerrie Laidlaw as they discuss their reimagined assessment, infusing creative expression and reflection into their approach.By Centre for Academic Development

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Assessment Transformation 18:29

1+ y ago18:29

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Join Learning Designer Emma Gould and Associate Professor Loretta Garvey as they discuss the assessment transformation project. Discover the significance and rewards of embracing innovation and trying new approaches in this dynamic conversation.By Centre for Academic Development

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Thomas Weinandy - Does God Suffer? 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

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In this Catholic Theology Research Seminar on the 11th October 2023, Thomas Weinandy gives a talk on 'Does God Suffer?'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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How does the new Synod process work? 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

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How does the new synod process work? An interview with Austen IvereighThe October 2023 synod assembly in the Vatican is adopting a very different process to the one used by previous gatherings, which is demonstrated by the arrangement of round tables in the Pope Paul VI audience hall. The sight of bishops and cardinals seated around tables with lay…

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The Synod and Christian Unity 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

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First Anglican to be appointed prior of Taizé talks about the synod and Christian unityThe synod process has the potential to bring about greater unity among Christians, the incoming leader of Taizé has said ahead of ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of the synod meeting in Rome. Brother Matthew (Andrew Thorpe) is the first Anglican to be appointed Pri…

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SHE Pod Season 4 Episode 8: Jane Williams “Why ethical frameworks fail to deliver in a pandemic: Are proposed alternatives an improvement?" 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

29:01

Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Jane Williams Producer: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter Article link: Why ethical frameworks fail to deliver in a pandemic: Are proposed alternatives an improvement? Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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Synodal Review and Papal Leadership 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

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Pentecostal church minister speaks about synodal renewal and why Pope Francis is a leader to charismatic ChristiansThe synod process in the Catholic Church is attracting interest from other Christian denominations, including from unexpected quarters. In this episode, I interviewed Neil Hudson, a Pentecostal pastor for 30 years. He is a senior leade…

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SHE Pod Season 4 Episode 7: Supriya Subramani “Revisiting Respects for Persons: Conceptual Analysis and Implications for Clinical Practice " 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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Host:  Diego Silva Guest:   Supriya Subramani Producer: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter Article link:  Revisiting Respects for Persons: Conceptual Analysis and Implications for Clinical Practice Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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Jacob Phillips - Criticising Newman's 'Apologia' 51:33

1+ y ago51:33

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In this CTRS seminar, Dr Jacob Phillips of St Mary's University, gives a talk titled Criticising Newman's 'Apologia'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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SHE Pod Season 4 Episode 6: Lisa Dive, Ainsley J. Newson & Isabella Holmes “Is It Just for a Screening Program to Give People All the Information They Want? " 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

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Host:  Diego Silva Guests:   Lisa Dive, Ainsley J. Newson & Isabella Holmes Producer: Regina Botros Transcript: Provided by Otter Article link:  https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/BYSCUTPF627STPQEEREA/full?target=10.1080/15265161.2023.2207510 Music: 'Years' by Death By Ginger  

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Church Governance and Synodal "Revolution" 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

The Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm McMahon, took charge of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle following the resignation of Bishop Robert Byrne who stepped down due to serious failures of leadership in child protection. In this podcast, the archbishop speaks for the first time about the problems in the diocese, the changes he has sought to introd…

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Tia Noelle Pratt: Anti-racism and the Catholic Church 55:09

2y ago55:09

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In this online CTRS seminar, Tia Noelle Pratt, Assistance Vice-President for Mission Engagement and Strategic Engagements at Villaonva University, gives a presentation on "Do the Work: Anti-racism and the Catholic Church".Please note that there is no Q&A session included at the end of this recording.Photo of Tia Noelle Pratt by Allen Harris.…

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Greg Hillis: Opposing the "Heresy of Individualism" 46:26

2y ago46:26

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In this CTRS seminar, Professor Greg Hillis of Bellarmine University talks about 'Opposing the “Heresy of Individualism”: Thomas Merton and Interreligious Dialogue'.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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