Best Fe Sector Podcasts (2024)

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Talking Nuclear Infrastructure Investment with Nano Nuclear 24:25

8d ago24:25

24:25

Government incentives and environmental mandates are expected to attract investors to nuclear energy, and the technological advances and infrastructure upgrades needed to support it. Nano Nuclear Energy’s Jay Yu, founder and chairman, and James Walker, CEO, join the podcast to talk about areas of opportunity in the sector and what’s ahead for nucle…

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Stout’s Rudi Moreno on Value Creation During Long Hold Periods 19:50

23d ago19:50

19:50

Holding periods for private equity buyouts are growing longer, and the longer hold times are changing the way firms approach value creation. Rudi Moreno, managing director in the transaction advisory group at global advisory firm Stout, joins Middle Market Growth Conversations to discuss whether extended holding periods are here for the long haul, …

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A Systems Review 45:39

1M ago45:39

45:39

In the fifth Apprenticeships Insights podcast from LX Group, Bally Bhogal is joined by Natalie Rae of NR Consultancy to discuss and review the various systems used by Apprenticeship Training providers, and the challenges that these systems present Host: Vinh Nguyen, LX Group Ltd Participants: Bally Bhogal, LX Group Ltd Natalie Rae, NR Consultancy…

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Future-proofing the FE curriculum: how do we do it? 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

In this episode we’re looking at the FE and skills curriculum and asking what a new government needs to do to ensure it is fit for purpose and future-proof. To do this we’re joined by David Gallagher, CEO of NCFE, an educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning, and Karen Spencer, Principal and Chief Executive of Harlow Colle…

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How can FE lead the green revolution? 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode, we’re talking about the green curriculum and asking how we develop an education and training system that creates a skilled workforce for new and emerging industries. We’re asking what role FE can play and what the next government can do to support colleges seeking to skill and reskill the workers needed to tackle the major global c…

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AI in FE: opportunity or threat? 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, we’re talking about Artificial Intelligence in Further Education and asking if it’s something to be feared or celebrated. We’re joined by Hull College Principal and CEO, and self-confessed digital optimist, Debra Gray MBE. We’re also joined by Paul McKean, Director of Further Education, Skills and Training at Jisc, the UK digital, …

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Hayden Taylor 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

A conversation with Hayden Taylor of Unloc, on the value of student governors - how to engage them, and how to hear the wider student voice.By Fiona Chalk

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Navigating The Competitive Private Credit Market 20:15

2M ago20:15

20:15

Private credit has been on a rocket ride since the great financial crisis, and the direct lending space has recently become white hot with new entrants joining legacy firms. WhiteHorse Capital’s Chief Credit Officer Javier Casillas and Managing Director Samuel Goldworm join the podcast to discuss how WhiteHorse stays competitive in a crowded market…

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Who is plugging the skills gap? 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

In this episode, we’re asking who is plugging the skills gap? To discuss this we’re joined by Naomi Clayton, Director of Policy and Research at the Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy, research and development organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. We’re also joined by Sam Tuckett, Associate Direc…

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Insights on the Mid-Market Lending Outlook with TPG Twin Brook’s Pete Notter 11:08

3M ago11:08

11:08

As we enter the second quarter of 2024, middle-market dealmakers are optimistic about the M&A environment despite continued higher capital costs. Pete Notter, a partner at TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners, joins the podcast to share his insights on the current environment for borrowers and lenders, how the market has shifted compared to 2023 and the…

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The business of skills 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

In this episode, we’re speaking to Jane Gratton who leads on employment and skills for the UK’s Accredited Chambers of Commerce and the 50,000 plus businesses they represent. We’re also joined by Nicola Drury, Head of Skills and Apprenticeships at Amazon, recognised as the top employer in the UK for 2024. We’re discussing the ever-growing skills ga…

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FE: how do we shift from rhetoric to action? 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

In this episode, we’re speaking to the economist, academic, and life peer, Baroness Alison Wolf CBE, Non-Executive Director at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology since 2023. Author of the Wolf Report which led to major reforms in vocational education for 14 to 18 year-olds, Baroness Wolf specialises in the relationship between ed…

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S4 EP4 - Dayna Hale talks about her interest in mentoring in FE 18:39

4M ago18:39

18:39

Dayna Hale is a Workforce Development Practitioner at Walsall College. Dayna joined us to to share her research interests in mentoring in FE.By feresearchpodcast

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The Cybersecurity Risk of Renewables 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

Renewable energy M&A has been a hot topic in recent years, with S&P Global Market Intelligence predicting that 2024 will be a banner year for private equity clean energy and renewables dealmaking. Kenny Boyce, CEO of Third Party Cyber Security, joins the podcast to talk about the surprising cybersecurity risks investors need to consider in the rene…

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Election Year Special Series 4 Trailer 1:16

4M ago1:16

1:16

Welcome to Series 4 of Let's Go Further, a podcast from the Skills and Education Group that aims to challenge the way we think about skills and education. In this series, a collaboration with FE Week, we're shining a spotlight on the FE and skills policy issues that should take centre stage at the upcoming general election. This series is presented…

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Discussing the Demand for Sustainable Fashion with Wearwell's Erin Houston 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

Sustainable fashion is a rapidly growing market, but conscious consumers struggle amidst the dominance of fast fashion and the ubiquity of greenwashing. Erin Houston, co-founder and CEO of Wearwell, joins the podcast to discuss how her company helps consumers make informed ethical purposes, their rapid growth trajectory and why investors should kee…

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S4 EP3 - Chris Morris joins us to talk about his interest in research about the uses of lesson observation. 24:20

5M ago24:20

24:20

Chris Morris joins us to talk about his interest in research about the uses of lesson observation. Chris is a Workplace Representative, Post-16 Officer Devon District, National Council member for post-16By feresearchpodcast

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Episode 30: Pedagogy Matters with Valerie Innes, Mairi Nisbet, and Jayne Clark - SQA HN NextGen 38:33

5M ago38:33

38:33

In this episode, we chat with Valerie Innes, Head of Next Generation Qualifications and Standards at SQA, and lecturers Maire Nisbet and Jayne Clark from South Lanarkshire College who have been developing and delivering the NextGen version of the HNC in Childhood Practice. Links to content mentioned in the episode: SQA Next Generation Higher Nation…

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Consulting the Crystal Ball with WhiteHorse Capital 21:53

5M ago21:53

21:53

After the ups and downs of 2023, the M&A market has been widely predicted to see a return to normal in 2024—but not everyone agrees with that assessment. Stuart Aronson, executive managing director and CEO of WhiteHorse U.S., and Pankaj Gupta, president of WhiteHorse U.S. and global head of origination, join the podcast to share their predictions a…

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Delivering Dividends: Investing in Accounting Firms 34:05

6M ago34:05

34:05

Since 2020, private equity firms and accounting firms have experienced a mutual attraction with multiple deals making their way to the finish line, and experts say that trend is likely to continue. Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, joins the podcast to discuss why accounting firms are transforming, how acquirers can determine which acco…

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Board recruitment, succession planning, and external Chair appointments 24:44

6M ago24:44

24:44

On this episode, Diana Steward-Brown of Nurole, shares her insights in to good practice on board recruitment, succession planning, and appointing a Chair from outside of the Board.By Fiona Chalk

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Why Employers Deliver Apprenticeships 59:40

7M ago59:40

59:40

In the fourth Apprenticeships Insights podcast from LX Group and Richard Moore Associates, Bally Bhogal and Richard Moore are joined by special guests Barry Moss, Apprenticeships Manager at LEAP Apprenticeships (the Apprenticeships training provider created by Travis Perkins plc) and Clare Sides, Head of Training at Steris Instrument Management Ser…

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How leveraging board reporting and board portals can drive effective governance. 28:12

7M ago28:12

28:12

Many colleges now reference technology and innovation in the vision, mission, or strategic objectives. The question is, does this extend to the Boardroom? Emer Brogan from Board Intelligence shares her experience of working with multiple boards, on how to improve the provision of information coming to the Board through the leveraging of technology.…

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Discussing the Aerospace And Defense Sector with Michael Richter 16:50

7M ago16:50

16:50

From naval ship repair to commercial aircraft engine machinery, the aerospace and defense supply chain is ripe with strong acquisition targets for dealmakers. Michael Richter, managing director and global head of Lazard’s Aerospace & Defense investment banking group, joins the Middle Market Growth Conversations podcast to explore these M&A opportun…

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Put people first: a recipe for getting adult learners into work 27:15

7M ago27:15

27:15

In the final episode of Series 3, we’re putting learners front and centre. What comes after an adult education course? What guidance do learners need? And what impact can education have on people’s identity and sense of purpose? To answer these questions, we’re speaking to Jason Richards, an adult learner and winner of the New Directions Award, par…

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Managing Wildfire Risk with AI 16:04

7M ago16:04

16:04

As demand for electricity continues to rise, energy companies are facing growing pressure to mitigate wildfire risks associated with aging utility infrastructure. Managing vegetation around utility infrastructure plays an increasingly important role in both keeping the lights on and keeping fires snuffed. Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Bu…

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GF Data Report: Q3 Shows Valuations Rebounding 8:08

8M ago8:08

8:08

Those who remember the dark tone of the numbers from the second quarter may be happy to hear that there are signs that the M&A market is starting to revive as we closed the third quarter. Bob Dunn, the managing director of GF Data, an ACG company, joins Middle Market Growth Conversation podcast for the third installment in an ongoing series where w…

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S4 EP2 - Sally Welsh shares her Education and Social Justice EdD journey with us 38:33

8M ago38:33

38:33

Sally Welsh shares her Education and Social Justice EdD journey with us. Her research explores how mature students’ work within HE in FE - employment, study and care work - are valued or undervalued within education and challenges us to ‘see’ differently. It’s a methodological adventure that truly helps us to think about ‘the work’.…

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From adult to higher education: how should it work? 32:51

8M ago32:51

32:51

What role can adult education play in helping more people to access higher education? To find out, we’re speaking to two people who have experienced adult education themselves and continue to champion its benefits through their careers. The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett is a former Secretary of State for Education who has taken on some of the most chal…

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Governors' role in Safeguarding 26:11

8M ago26:11

26:11

Trudie McGuinness shares her insights into governance oversight of safeguarding, the work of the lead safeguarding governor, and how governors can add value to the Executive in this important area of work.By Fiona Chalk

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Adult education and funding: where are we going wrong? 31:55

8M ago31:55

31:55

No money, no trust and the decimation of adult education Adult education can have a hugely positive impact on people's lives and on the communities where they live. But funding cuts in recent years have left education providers less able to offer the learning that people want and need. So, where are we going wrong? In this episode, Janet Smith, Chi…

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Community learning: how adult education benefits people and places 28:50

9M ago28:50

28:50

Adult education has been called “the jewel in the crown” of the education sector. In this episode, we discuss the huge range of benefits that adult education has, not just for individuals but places and communities too. Our guests are two powerful advocates for lifelong learning: Dr Sue Pember CBE, Policy Director for HOLEX, and Simon Parkinson, Ch…

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Cell Therapy: A New M&A Frontier 12:33

9M ago12:33

12:33

Cell and gene therapy technologies are ascendent, boosted by new developments in treatments for diseases like ovarian cancer and Parkinson’s disease, and by predictions of a meteoric rise in total market value in the next five years. Fabian Gerlinghaus, the co-founder and CEO of Cellares, a company that has developed a so-called “factory-in-a-box” …

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Mind the gap: rethinking skills in adult education 26:41

9M ago26:41

26:41

The skills gap. It’s a phrase you’re likely to hear whenever adult education is discussed. But do we focus on gaps and deficiencies too much? Giving adults the skills they need to adapt to the rapidly changing economy is important. However, Dr. Fiona Aldridge says lifelong learning shouldn’t only exist to fill gaps but should be something positive …

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The work of the National Governance Professionals' Group 26:12

9M ago26:12

26:12

Heather Cross, appointed Chair in August 2023, shares the group's vision and how its work is supporting the development of governance professionals in the FE sector.By Fiona Chalk

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Mid-Market Lending Update with Twin Brook’s Betsy Booth 13:26

9M ago13:26

13:26

Middle-market businesses continue to feel the pressure of rising interest rates, inflation and other macroeconomic challenges. The ongoing strain on companies and the deal market has shined a light on the importance of having strong lender relationships.In this episode, Betsy Booth, a partner at Twin Brook Capital Partners, offers her perspective o…

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Learn, learn and learn again: why adult education matters 24:30

10M ago24:30

24:30

Adult education has been described as a permanent national necessity that should be both universal and lifelong. So, why does it matter so much? John Holford, Robert Peers Professor of Adult Education Emeritus at the University of Nottingham, was Joint Secretary to the Centenary Commission on Adult Education, which marked 100 years since the public…

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Apprentice Recruitment and Off-The-Job Challenges 42:06

10M ago42:06

42:06

In this podcast from LX Group and Richard Moore Solutions, Bally Bhogal and Richard Moore discuss the challenges of delivering off-the-job training and releasing learners! Richard and Bally get to the root causes of the problems associated with off the job training delivery, as well as discussing some strategies for managing the issues and problems…

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Let’s Go Further on Adult Education: Series 3 trailer 0:59

10M ago0:59

0:59

Hi, this is Joe Mcloughlin, presenter of the Let's Go Further podcast. I'm delighted to announce on October 3rd we'll be back with Series 3, when we'll be putting Adult Education under the spotlight. Across this six episode series, we'll be joined by key players in the sector, and asking whether as a nation we're still committed to the century old …

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S4 EP1 Podcast on Podcasting - We talk to Dr Dom Conroy about Scholarly Podcasting 48:11

10M ago48:11

48:11

It’s series 4 and we begin with a bang and a podcast about podcasting! Scholarly podcasting to be exact. We caught up with university lecturer Dr. Dom Conroy, who uses podcasting within his work, to quiz him on the value of this medium. Jo also turns the tables on Alistair who, along with Dom, responds to questions about what podcasting brings to n…

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Episode 29: Pedagogy Matters with Paddy Shepperd - College AI (Part 2) 29:06

10M ago29:06

29:06

In this episode, we chat with Paddy Shepperd from Jisc around the emergence of generative AI services such as ChatGPT, and how lecturers and students can respond to opportunities and challenges. Part 2 explores the implications of AI for assessment, and how ethics forms a part of the discussion. Links to content mentioned in the episode: Jisc Natio…

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GF Data Report: Q2 Brings Record Low Deal Volume 8:40

10M ago8:40

8:40

At the close of the second quarter of 2023, the numbers from private equity-sponsored middle market transactions showed that deal volume has cratered, and debt pricing has risen even higher despite renewed hopes for a soft landing economically. This is the second installment in an ongoing series where we review timely data with Bob Dunn, the managi…

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Episode 28: Pedagogy Matters with Paddy Shepperd - College AI (Part 1) 24:22

11M ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, we chat with Paddy Shepperd from Jisc around the emergence of generative AI services such as ChatGPT, and how lecturers and students can respond to opportunities and challenges. Part 1 offers an overview of the technology and what to expect from the new suite of tools coming online. Links to content mentioned in the episode: Jisc N…

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A Conversation With Revive's Michael Alladawi 15:28

11M ago15:28

15:28

A Conversation With Revive's Michael Alladawi by Middle Market Growth MagazineBy Middle Market Growth Magazine

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GF Data Report: The Cost of Capital Hits Hard in Q1 8:39

12M ago8:39

8:39

In a complex and hard-to read economic environment, data can help us understand the dealmaking moment. In the first installment in an ongoing series, Bob Dunn of GF Data joins the podcast to share what the numbers say about middle-market M&A in the first quarter of 2023, including the decline in deal volume and the rising cost of capital.…

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Playing the long game: what the Church of England can bring to FE 24:26

12M ago24:26

24:26

The Church of England is the largest provider of faith-based schools in the UK and has representation in around 80% of further education colleges. So, what is its current role in education and what is its long-term vision? The Reverend Nigel Genders CBE is Chief Education Officer of the Church of England. In this conversation, he explains how the C…

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The Impacts of Ever-Changing Funding Rules 55:46

12M ago55:46

55:46

In our second Apprenticeship Insights podcast with Richard Moore of Richard Moore Associates, Bally Bhogal and George Khakaire of LX Group dive deeper into the topics previously discussed in Episode 1. This episode features an in-depth discussion on the various challenges arising for Apprenticeship Training Providers from having to deal with the im…

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Time to care more about the care experienced 26:20

1y ago26:20

26:20

Should the care experience be made a protected characteristic? Our guest in this episode, Josh MacAlister, makes the case that it should be. As Executive Chair of What Works for Children’s Social Care and the lead writer on last year’s Independent Review of Children's Social Care, Josh has learned a lot about what life is like for those who live in…

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Practising diversity and inclusion at Board level with Jeff Greenidge. 29:05

1y ago29:05

29:05

In this episode, we discuss the theoretical and practical means by which diversity and inclusion can be embedded at Board level; what we mean by diversity; the benefits of recruiting diverse talent; and how this and inclusive practices can support effective governance.By Fiona Chalk

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Reclaiming bossy: seeing girls and women differently in education and work 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

Have you, your daughter, or another woman you know ever been called ‘bossy’? If so, you might relate to this episode of Let’s Go Further. We speak to two highly successful women from the fields of politics and education: Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, and Debra Gray MBE, P…

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