Best Luke Savage Podcasts (2024)

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Olympics Recap including RayGun critique, Kuch steals Wyndham limelight and FedEx Cup Playoffs commence 38:11

1d ago38:11

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke discuss their post-Olympics thoughts, including the shocking breakdance performance of RayGun and the impressive win by Lydia Ko at Le Golf Nationale. They cover Aaron Rai’s win at the Wyndham Championship including the Kuch controversy, and the International Series in England, highlighting Peter Ui…

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We Might Have Committed Some Light Treason (Ft. Nora Loreto) 58:49

4d ago58:49

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Fancying himself some sort of Judge Dredd of protecting Canadian culture, Christopher Dummitt writes in a special to the National Post how such actions as land acknowledgments or taking a plaque down in an art gallery are giving China an edge. Canadian patriot Nora Loreto joins us to explain why having a deep-seated sense of national pride probably…

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Post-Olympics Golf Recap & Analysis | Rahm's Meltdown, Scotty's Triumph & More 45:52

7d ago45:52

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Join Jake and Luke as they dive into the Olympics buzz on this episode of Beyond the Tour. From late nights and early mornings filled with Olympic hype to an in-depth discussion of the recent men's individual golf event at Le Golfe Nationale, they cover it all. Explore the unexpected crowd turnout, Rahm's shocking meltdown, and Scottie's stunning f…

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Olympic Golf Preview, LIV Golf UK & 3M Open Highlights 42:23

14d ago42:23

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the Olympics, sharing insights on the big names competing and the Australian team's prospects. They provide a detailed recap of Jon Rahm's LIV win and Jhonathan Vegas triumphing in the 3M Open. They also cover the Korn Ferry Tour standings, the Senior Open outcome, and the leaked LIV Golf …

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The Open Championship Recap: Xander’s Victory, Weather Challenges, and Troon Savages the Big Names 41:01

22d ago41:01

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In this episode, Luke and Jake dive into the highlights and lowlights of the Open Championship at Troon. They discuss Xander impressive win, Scotty Scheffler's putting woes, and how the weather significantly impacted the tournament. They touch on notable performances and surprises, including the exit of big names like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. …

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Professor Susannah Quinsee & Ian Anderson: 'Remembering Our Why' – Reflecting on Change 39:15

28d ago39:15

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Professor Susannah Quinsee is Vice-President (Digital and Student Experience) at City, University of London and Ian Anderson is Principal Enterprise Architect at Ellucian. In this episode, Ian and Susannah reflect upon many of the themes that have arisen across the mini-series and consider how institutions are managing change. They draw together th…

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The Open Championship Preview, McIntyre’s controversial Scottish win, and LIV/Evian drama 36:06

29d ago36:06

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In this episode, Jake and Luke delve into a dramatic week both on and off the golf course. They discuss the attempted assassination that shocked world politics, Trump's swift return to the golf course, Bob McIntyre's controversial Scottish Open victory, and Stephanie Kyriacou's near-win at the Evian Championship. The episode also covers the LIV And…

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Full Bisexual Panic! (Ft. Sarah Rieger) 1:21:28

1M ago1:21:28

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"Are all these bisexuals for real? Or is this 'el gee bee tee cue' stuff just a fashionable trend? I'm just asking questions." That is about the extent of the analysis in this week's column from the Phoebe Maltz Bovy in Globe and Mail. Nevertheless, we torture ourselves and writer/pal Sarah Rieger by unpacking it. Join us for yet another incoherent…

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Luke Phillimore: Change is all about the people 33:31

1M ago33:31

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Luke Phillimore is Associate Director of Change at the University of Nottingham and is also the Network Coordinator for the Association of Higher Education Professionals Change Network. In this episode, Luke focuses on why people are at the core of change, the importance of empowering people through the change process and why the most relevant outc…

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John Deere Classic, DP World Tour, Asian Tour & More! 37:21

1M ago37:21

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In this episode, join Luke and Jake as they discuss the latest in golf, including an overview of the past week's golf events. They kick off with the John Deere Classic, highlighting Davis Thompson's victory and notable performances by Luke Clanton and Michael Thorbjornsen. The podcast also covers the DP World Tour win by Ewan Ferguson, Ben Campbell…

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Krissi Sanft: Together We Can Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes 26:42

1M ago26:42

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Krissi Sanft is Managing Director of Portare Solutions, a boutique consultancy firm focused on change and transformation. Portare Solutions has a strategic partnership with Ellucian to accelerate, support and enhance the transformation to Software as a Service (SaaS) student information systems for HEIs. In this episode, Krissi provides an overview…

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Blandy's Major Wins, Aussie Success at Rocket Mortgage, and More! 29:55

1M ago29:55

29:55

In this episode, Jake returns from a winter break to discuss with Luke the latest happenings in the golf world. They dive into Richard Bland's recent success in the Senior Majors, Cam Davis's victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and Min Woo Lee's strong performance. The conversation covers various tournaments including the LPGA mixed team event,…

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Greg Sheridan: Responding to a Cyber Attack 32:01

2M ago32:01

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Greg Sheridan is Senior Registry Digital Manager at the University of the West of Scotland. In this episode, Greg shares his experience of the cyber attack on his institution in July 2023. He explores both the rapid and longer-term change that he needed to progress to build back better the student record system, and how that process was as much abo…

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Travelers Championship Drama, LIV Nashville Recap, and Women's PGA Highlights 42:36

2M ago42:36

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the exciting conclusion of the Travelers Championship, including Scotty Sheffler's win and the drama of playoff contention. They also review LIV Nashville where Tyrrell Hatton dominated and discuss the Women's PGA, focusing on Amy Yang's first Major win. The duo explores the potential impa…

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Louise Savage: The School Perspective on University Change 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Louise Savage is Head of School Operations in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham. In this episode, Louise talks about her experience of engaging with change from a school perspective including in her roles as both a stakeholder and a leader. She explores navigating that often delicate balance of local and institutional needs, d…

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US Open Recap, Bryson's Victory, and Rory's Heartbreak 53:47

2M ago53:47

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive deep into the events of the US Open. They discuss Bryson's sensational victory, Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking loss, and the remarkable performances throughout the tournament at Pinehurst. The duo also covers upcoming events - The Travellers Signature Events, LIV Nashville, and the next female ma…

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Building Flushing It from the Ground Up with Tom Hobbs 30:42

2M ago30:42

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In this episode, Jake Hower sits down with Tom Hobbs, the man behind the popular golf social media account "Flushing It Golf". Tom shares his journey from starting out as a golf meme page to becoming an influential voice in the sport's new media landscape. The two discuss the rise of "fan media" in golf, the challenges and opportunities it presents…

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Helen Langley: The Pivotal Role of the Project Manager 29:57

2M ago29:57

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Helen Langley is Project Manager in the Change Support Unit at City, University of London. In this episode, Helen provides an overview of the projects she has and is managing at City to enhance the student experience. She also shares more about how she got into project management, offers insight into the project framework used by City and reflects …

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US Open Pinehurst Preview, Memorial & LIV Houston Recap, and PGA Tour-PIF Meeting Update 50:53

2M ago50:53

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the world of professional golf, providing insights and analysis on the latest events and storylines. The duo starts by recapping the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler secured his fifth win of the season, and the LIV Golf event in Houston, where Carlos Ortiz e…

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Profits, Inflation and Survival in an Age of Emergencies with Isabella Weber 50:05

2M ago50:05

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The 2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Thursday, May 30th in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A special thanks to TMU Interim Dean of Arts Amy Peng for hosting this Broadbent Institute event. Ellen Meiksins Wood was one of the left’s foremost theorists on democracy and history, and often promoted the ide…

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Big Joe Goes to Little Oakville (ft. Scott Martin) 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Oakville Town Hall is under siege from a red scourge and Sun journalist Joe Warmington is on the case after a hot tip. Can the People's Champion make sense of the situation? Will anyone talk some sense into these misguided youngsters? Freelance journalist Scott Martin (@YouCaughtScott) helps us unpack what really went on that day, since Joe failed …

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Ben Rogers: Making a Difference for Tomorrow's People 28:10

2M ago28:10

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Ben Rogers is Director of Registry Services at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is also Chair of the UK's Academic Registrars Council. In this episode, Ben talks about being the co-sponsor of an institution-wide change project at Cardiff Met to review student journey processes from enrolment through to graduation and the implementation of a new …

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US Women's Open Recap, Canadian Open Drama, and LIV Golf Conspiracy Theories 43:05

2M ago43:05

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In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest happenings in the world of professional golf. They kick off by recapping the thrilling finish at the US Women's Open, where Yuka Saso emerged victorious, and discuss the tragic final round by Australian contender Minjee Lee. The conversation then shifts to th…

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Professor Mairi Watson: Readiness for Change 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Professor Mairi Watson is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, prior to which she was Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience. In this episode, Mairi offers a senior leadership perspective of leading change, the importance of ambition, the scope for taking risks and being brave, and why supporting colleagues' …

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The Rise of Investor Ownership and the Housing Crisis with Jeremy Withers 37:49

3M ago37:49

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The housing crisis is apparent for most ordinary Canadians, especially for those paying rents and mortgages that feel increasingly out of reach. Recent data shows that among wealthy countries, Canada's housing cost increases have seen the fastest decoupling from income growth, and with that accelerated price inflation, according to Jeremy Withers, …

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Grayson Murray's Tragic Passing, Blandy's Senior PGA Win, and Scheffler's Arrest Saga Continues 47:14

3M ago47:14

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In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning delve into the recent tragic passing of Grayson Murray and its impact on the golfing world. They discuss Richard Bland's impressive victory at the Senior PGA Championship as a LIV Golf member and the potential implications for his future career. The hosts also provide updates on Scottie Scheffler's…

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In Defence of Galen Weston (ft. Luke Savage) 48:22

3M ago48:22

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Stop being mean to grocer oligarchs. Stop it! We're warning you. You should be thanking them, they stock your treats and only gouge you a to a moderate degree. Everybody's gotta make a living, and besides, they're probably creating your job anyway. Toronto-based writer Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) joins us to take in the view from the National Post a…

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Schauffele Shines, Scheffler Shackled: Arrest Alters PGA Championship Narrative 57:49

3M ago57:49

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Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into Xander Schauffele's breakthrough victory at the PGA Championship, his first major win after several close calls. The hosts analyze the course setup at Valhalla and debate whether it produced an exciting finish or lacked the challenge expected of a major. Looking ahead, Jake and Luke discuss the calls from major…

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My Name Is Joe Roberts, I Work for the State (Ft. Noah Kulwin) 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

American icon Noah Kulwin (@nkulw) joins the pod to talk about one of the most obnoxious Twitter personalities of the past several months, Joe Roberts. Roberts, co-founder of the Democratic Socialists of America - Canada and former co-host of New Left Radio, has gone full neocon since Oct. 7. So much so that he wrote a column for the National Post,…

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PGA Championship Preview, PGA Tour Board Dramas, Rory dominates at Quail Hollow 50:27

3M ago50:27

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In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest developments in professional golf. They discuss the surprise resignation of PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunn and the implications for a potential deal with the PIF and LIV Golf. The hosts also break down the PGA of America's decision to invite several LIV golfers to the PGA Cha…

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Is Canada Falling Behind on Green Industrial Policy? with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood 13:16

3M ago13:16

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To help make Canada into a “good society,” Ed Broadbent was a major proponent of “industrial strategy” throughout the 1970s and 80s as leader of Canada’s NDP, to use this policy vision for social democratic change and challenge the dominance of market mechanisms, ultimately to the working-class the tools to build a just and equal economic democracy…

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The Birthrate Episode (ft. Stephen Magusiak) 56:58

3M ago56:58

56:58

We love whinging about the fertility rate, don't we folks? The implications are grave, lowered birth rates could mean fewer DoorDash employees to bring columnists treats. BST Institute fellow Stephen @Magusiak of @pressprogress returns to pick apart a Globe and Mail opinion piece by John Ibbitson. According to Ibby, the ever-dwindling number of bab…

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Yemi Gbajobi: Changing Lives 42:51

3M ago42:51

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Yemi Gbajobi is the Chief Executive Officer of Arts Students' Union at the University of the Arts London. In this episode, Yemi talks about her role and career path, discusses the pushes and pulls of the relationship between students' unions and universities, shares how she navigates the intersectionality of being a younger, Black, female leader in…

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Singapore Swing & Byron Blunders: Brooks Soars, Kohles Stumbles as Majors Grapple with Player Exemptions 30:09

3M ago30:09

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In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest happenings in professional golf. They analyze the results from the LIV Golf Singapore event, where Brooks Koepka dominated en route to victory, while also discussing the team format and how LIV can continue building momentum. The conversation shifts …

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Profits? Productivity? Affordability? Talking Economics with Angella MacEwen 18:01

3M ago18:01

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In today’s apparently well-performing capitalist economy, working-class ordinary Canadians aren’t feeling like they live in a "Good Society" and acutely feel these economic pressures. Price inflation, lagging productivity, and record profits. These are the economic indicators that policymakers use to say that the economy is doing so well, and which…

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Rachel Reeds: Thriving in HE Professional Services 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Rachel Reeds is Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University. In this episode, Rachel talks about about the twists and turns of her career path, discusses the lynchpin role admissions professionals play in supporting students' HE journeys, shares her views on authentic leadership and provides insight into what she's gained from studying on…

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Democracy, Participation and Capitalist Crisis: An Interview with Nancy Fraser 51:44

4M ago51:44

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This conversation with Nancy Fraser explores her work on the crises of capitalism, democracy, and participation. She is interviewed by Nick Vlahos, Deputy Director at the Center for Democracy Innovation, and Adrian Bua, Marie Curie-Sklodowska Fellow at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, ahead of their forthcoming co-edited special volume of th…

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The Death of Woke (ft. Fae Johnstone) 1:10:48

4M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Executive Director of @Wisdom2Action and @QueerMomentum and unstoppable dynamo @FaeJohnstone joins us to discuss how Sydney Sweeney's breasts fortell the death of wokeness – according to the National Post. In a column that reads like a horny Looney Tunes cartoon, Amy Hamm, who is a nurse apparently, brings the bizarre discourse around the young act…

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Kerry Matthews: Never Forget... Why You Do The Job You Do 30:43

4M ago30:43

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Kerry Matthews is Chief Student Officer at the University of Surrey, and holds strategic leadership responsibility for the seamless student journey. In this episode, Kerry shares insight into her role and career path to date, talks about her approach to leading cultural aspects of change, delves into what it's like to be a member of a University Ex…

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John Schless: It's all about the Student Experience 31:57

5M ago31:57

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John Schless is Head of Student Experience at the Royal College of Art. In this episode, John shares his leadership experience at the Royal College of Art as well as the transition to his current post from previously being Chief Executive of the Students' Union at the University of Greenwich. With the benefit of leading the student experience from …

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Rebecca O'Hare: Student Accommodation - it's not just a room 31:12

5M ago31:12

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Rebecca O'Hare is Deputy Director of Residential Services at the University of Leeds. In this episode, Rebecca shares more about how student accommodation is a central part of the student experience, talks about her career path in different types of student accommodation jobs and highlights the role she took in response to the national Living Black…

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Ashleigh Hope & James Rew: Accessing Our Conservatoires 31:29

6M ago31:29

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Ashleigh Hope is Head of Access and Participation at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and James Rew is Access and Participation Manager at Leeds Conservatoire. In this episode, Ashleigh and James discuss the HE conservatoire setting, the benefits of working in a small specialist institution and how they have each developed their access and par…

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It Begins at the End of the Beginning (ft. Euan Thomson) 1:51:49

6M ago1:51:49

1:51:49

The Big Shiny Takes Institute has returned to read a real stinker of a column by Rick Bell. Rick, a traditional dumb guy with a column, seems a little upset about how mean people are being to Calgary Chief of Police Mark Neufeld. We dig into this column (a glorified vanity piece about how the police are good, homeless people are super-criminals and…

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Josh Gulrajani: The Art and Science of HE Planning 32:22

6M ago32:22

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Josh Gulrajani is Director of Planning, Performance and Student Statutory Returns at Aston University. In this episode, Josh explains the remit of a planning director and, with my episode co-host HE consultant David Marks, delves into the topics of student number planning, the broader planning process and recent sector experience of Data Futures. J…

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Julie Kelly and Lesley O’Keeffe: The Balancing Act of the Academic Registrar 24:02

7M ago24:02

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Julie Kelly is Academic Registrar at the University of Hertfordshire and Lesley O'Keeffe is Registrar at Brunel University. They are also both members of the Executive Committee of the Academic Registrars Council, the national body that represents the profession. In this episode, Julie and Lesley explore the vast and pivotal role of the Academic Re…

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Existential Glee (ft. NiceMangos) 1:41:11

7M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Polite Conversations host and leading Intellectual Dark Web scholar Eiynah, a/k/a @NiceMangos, joins us to scrape the bottom of the IDW barrel. Gad Saad, who is now a National Post columnist, is a marketing professor who fashions himself as an expert in the defence of Western Civilization. He wrote a piece in the Post about how happy conservatives …

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Alison Benson: Under the Bonnet of University Governance Management 31:25

7M ago31:25

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Alison Benson is Strategic Planning Manager (Governance) at the University of Leicester. She has worked in Higher Education since 2016 and currently leads a team that manages the top-level corporate and academic governance of the university. In this episode, Alison explores the purpose of university governance, what's involved in its effective mana…

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Victoria Holbrook: Engaging the HE Sector 24:44

7M ago24:44

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Victoria Holbrook is Assistant Director (Consulting, Governance and Insight) at Advance HE, which is a member-led charity that works with partners across the globe to improve higher education for staff, students and society. In this episode, Victoria shares her career path through roles in organisations that support the HE community, discusses why …

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Scabs for Israel (ft. Muhannad Ayyash) 1:42:55

8M ago1:42:55

1:42:55

Mount Royal University academic, Al Jazeera columnist and Al Shabaka fellow Muhannad Ayyash joins us to discuss how Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek cancelled Hanukkah. Calgary pundits lost their goddam minds over Gondek's decision to back out of at a totally apolitical menorah lighting ceremony that was billed as an opportunity to demonstrate "SUPPORT F…

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Competition and Co-ops: MP Daniel Blaikie on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act 33:07

8M ago33:07

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Earlier this fall, the federal Liberal government tabled Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, with the aim of jump starting construction of purpose built rental homes with a GST rebate on these kinds of projects, and increasing competition in the grocery industry by strengthening the federal Competition Bureau, upgrading its ability…

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