Best Manchester Metropolitan University Podcasts (2024)

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MetCast - August 2024 22:45

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Welcome to our August edition of MetCast. As we gear up for the Paralympic Games later this month, we catch up with Manchester Met visiting professor and honorary graduate Dame Sarah Storey, who is part of the Paralympic cycling squad for Paris 2024. Dame Sarah has made history with 17 gold, eight silver, and three bronze medals. From her rise to s…

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MetCast - July 2024 31:21

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In the July edition of MetCast, we turn our focus to the excitement of the Olympic Games, which will begin at the end of this month in Paris. With Manchester Metropolitan’s world-class Institute of Sport offering state-of-the-art facilities and supporting elite athletes and top-class teams, it’s no surprise to hear that our impactful research is no…

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MetCast - June 2024 34:59

2M ago34:59

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In the June edition of MetCast, we continue to champion Creative Excellence and explore how Manchester Metropolitan innovates and shapes the film, media, fashion, literature, art and design industries. First up, we explore how we are making our mark at the box office. We meet creative writing lecturer, Andrew Hurley, and senior filmmaking lecturer,…

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MetCast Special Episode: UEFA Euro 2024 10:22

2M ago10:22

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In this special UEFA Euro 2024 episode of Metcast, we spoke to top English referee Anthony Taylor, ahead of the tournament in Germany, about his preparations at the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. In the weeks before the tournament where he is one of 19 referees officiating - and part of a cohort of eight English officials in…

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MetCast May 2024 25:53

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In the May edition of MetCast, we continue our 200-year celebrations focusing on how Manchester Met is harnessing imagination to drive innovation for creative excellence. In this edition, we hear how using design to develop a storytelling game has helped to boost the confidence and wellbeing of people with dementia. We also explore how cutting-edge…

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MetCast - April 2024 29:16

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In the March edition of MetCast, we continued our 200 year celebrations and focused on how we are transforming health, helping people to live longer, healthier and happier lives. In this edition, we continue that theme and start with how we are closing the gender health gap, through a pioneering collaboration that aims to help people with endometri…

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MetCast March 2024 32:15

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On this month’s episode, we focus on how we transform health: helping people to live happier, healthier and longer lives. We look at how we are leading the way for new life, through IVF. We meet Alexandra and Luke, to learn about their IVF journey and find out more about our exclusive NHS partnership to train reproductive scientists. Continuing our…

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MetCast February 2024 22:14

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In this month’s episode we’re looking at the ways Manchester Met drives economic growth. It’s our 200-year anniversary and we’re celebrating two centuries of supporting innovation and progress through excellent education and research. Key to that is boosting skills, increasing employability, and supporting wider prosperity by helping businesses get…

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MetCast January 2024 36:24

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On this month’s episode, we look at a very special celebration – 200 Years of Manchester Metropolitan University. With roots dating back to 1824 at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, our bicentenary gives us the opportunity to reflect on two centuries of proudly driving progress and transforming lives. We recently kicked off the celebrations wit…

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MetCast December 2023 25:16

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In this month’s episode, we’re embracing Christmas and everything the Festive season has to offer. First, we investigate healthy eating and how making positive choices can keep those post-holiday blues at bay. We also discuss sustainability at Christmas and the small changes we can make to reduce our impact on the environment during the festive per…

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MetCast November 2023 24:08

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In November's episode, we investigate the causes of diabetes and new treatments. And as Christmas is round the corner, we also find out why the new retail sales season has become so popular in the UK and what to expect with changing spending habits. Finally, we take a look at the impact remote working is having on wellbeing and productivity.…

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MetCast October 2023 36:40

10M ago36:40

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In this month’s episode, we speak to Oscar award-winning film director Danny Boyle and students from our School of Digital Arts who are working together on a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. We also find out about a new study that has revealed how children who have been in care are disproportionately likely to have been involved in the youth justi…

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MetCast September 2023 40:30

11M ago40:30

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In this month’s episode, we join researchers who have been digging into the latest substance use trends across Greater Manchester and how this helps to cut harm and inform new policy. We also head to the great outdoors, to find out about the potential of peatlands to play a vital role in the fight against global warming. And finally, we explore the…

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MetCast August 2023 34:13

1y ago34:13

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In this month’s episode, we take a look at fast fashion and clothing waste, as we hear from researchers at Manchester Met on new ideas for the fashion industry to make their products more sustainable. We hear from our researchers at the Para Swimming World Championships, partnered by the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, who ar…

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Have China-US Relations Turned a Corner? | Johanna Costigan, Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI); William Heidlage, Bower Group Asia 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

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A conversation with Young China Watchers Johanna Costigan Research and Editorial Associate, Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Writer and editor on China technology Member, Global Editorial Board, Young China Watchers (YCW) William Heidlage Senior Director, Bower Group Asia Global Executive Director, Young China Watchers (YCW) Follow us on Facebo…

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MetCast - July 2023 32:49

1y ago32:49

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In this month’s episode, we we celebrate 75 years of the National Health Service. We explore the role Manchester Met plays in supporting the NHS: through placements, training and conducting vital research. We also look at the changing face of the high street with the latest research from our School of Architecture and we catch up with our Institute…

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MetCast June 2023 41:21

1y ago41:21

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In this month’s episode, we discuss the role of unpaid carers in society as we look back at Carers Week - a week to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid children and adult carers face, and recognise their contribution to families and communities. Also in this episode, we find out how the University’s Manchester Poetry Library …

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Episode 22 - Memory Milk Gift Initiative, One Year On with Milk Bank at Chester, Liverpool Women's Hospital Neonatal Team, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice and Mum, Rowen Emmett-O'Toole 1:26:40

1+ y ago1:26:40

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For this month's really special episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we return a year on to the subject that gained huge interest last year both in the UK and as far as Uganda, Europe and America, with Memory Milk Gift Initiative, Bereavement Lead and now Our Sam Trustee, Laura Atherton, who Co-Hosts this episode with Founder and…

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MetCast May 2023 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

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In this month’s episode, we focus on sport and health: how to get ready to run a race and why heading footballs could be dangerous. First, we dig into a sporting debate that has dominated the headlines in recent years - the potential dangers of heading footballs and the risk to players’ health. We know footballers are three and a half times more li…

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Episode 21 - Workplace support through and following pregnancy and baby loss with Vicki Robinson, The Miscarriage Association and Clare Campion, Manchester Metropolitan University 1:55:22

1+ y ago1:55:22

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about workplace support through and following pregnancy and baby loss and how we support employers to improve this. Hosted by Founder and CEO Philippa Davies, for this episode we are joined by Vicki Robinson, from The Miscarriage Association to talk about their …

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MetCast April 2023 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

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In April's episode, we attend the official launch of the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. Harnessing the power of sport, the new Institute will bring together pioneering research, partnerships and teaching in sport, exercise and health. We join Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy…

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Episode 20 - Mother's Day....One of those days - with mum, Katie Frain and Tommy's Midwifery Manager Amina Hatia 1:50:32

1+ y ago1:50:32

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about Mother's Day and those days that can prove incredibly difficult for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss or death. Hosted by Founder and CEO Philippa Davies, and for the first time Co-Hosted by Laura Atherton, Our Sam trustee, and Bereavement Lead for…

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MetCast March 2023 33:13

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In March's episode, you'll hear from David Lee, Professor of Atmospheric Science, who will be discussing research into Net Zero aviation fuels and his recent report with the Royal Society, one of the world’s leading scientific academies. We also talk to Dr Stephen White, Reader in Cardiovascular Pathology. We’ll be discussing his new study that unc…

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MetCast February 2023 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

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In February’s episode you’ll hear from Jonathan Grix, Professor of Sport Policy, as he discusses the legacy of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Dr Katy Jones, Research Fellow from the University’s Decent Work and Productivity Research Centre, will be talking about the first major independent study into the universal credit system and Dr Joe Keenan, Sen…

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Episode 19 Part 3 - Spiritual support at Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss with Chaplain Revd Andy Dovey 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 3, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to award winning Chaplain at Croydon NHS…

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Episode 19 Part 2 - Navigating Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss - Parents' Voices 1:17:01

1+ y ago1:17:01

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 2, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to parents Nadia Leake and Peter Byrom a…

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Episode 19 Part 1 - Navigating Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss - Guidance and specialist support with the Twins Trust Bereavement Team, The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and SOFT UK 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 1, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Sharon Darke, Bereavement Support Coo…

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Episode 18 Part 3 - Discussing best practice with Supporting Healthcare Professionals who support Parents and families affected by baby loss, with Anne-Marie Carroll, Director of Nursing at LauraLynn ... 1:02:11

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 3 of this special focus episode, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Anne-Marie Carroll, Director of Nursing at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, based in Dubli…

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MetCast Episode 60: FIFA World Cup: Why is Qatar 2022 so controversial? 24:00

2y ago24:00

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To mark the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, we spoke to Dr Paul Brannagan, Senior Lecturer in Sport Policy and Management at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, about the controversies that have surrounded Qatar 2022 since it won the bid to host the tournament in 2010. Dr Brannagan is the co-author of the book 'Qatar and th…

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MetCast Episode 59: COP27 - Can bioplastics provide a solution for plastic pollution? 8:56

2y ago8:56

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To mark the final day of COP27 – the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference – we spoke to Research Associate, Dr Carly Fletcher, about the potential for bioplastics to help reduce the impacts of plastic pollution. Bioplastics are plastics made from biological substances as opposed to petroleum or are materials that can biodegrade – making th…

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Episode 18 Part 4 - Improving support for Healthcare Professionals to improve support for Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Jane Scott, Senior Bereavement Midwife and Alex ... 1:10:07

2y ago1:10:07

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In the final part, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, sums up with Jane Scott, Senior Bereavement Midwife and Coordinator of The National Bereavement Midwife Forum, and Alex Mancini, …

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Episode 18 Part 1 - Supporting Healthcare Professionals to support Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care and Jane ... 1:10:40

2y ago1:10:40

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 1, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, introduces the subject of The Importance of Supporting Healthcare Professionals Who Support Parents and Families affected by pregnancy an…

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Episode 18 Part 2 - Supporting Healthcare Professionals to support Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Bob McGurrell Chief Exec, 4Louis (The charity perspective) 36:56

2y ago36:56

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 2 of this special focus episode, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Bob McGurrell, Chief Executive of National Baby Loss Charity, 4Louis, about why this subject is so…

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MetCast Episode 58: Esme Morgan - football and beyond 13:58

2y ago13:58

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In this episode of MetCast we speak to Esme Morgan, Manchester City Women's Football Club defender, and Manchester Metropolitan University BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science student. Esme recently made her England national team debut and will be back with the squad again for their upcoming friendlies. We caught up with her to discuss not just be…

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MetCast Episode 57: Working at the Rugby League World Cup 30:54

2y ago30:54

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With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup about to begin, we speak to two students from the University's Master of Sport Directorship programme about their roles in the sport of rugby league. We are joined by Danny Kazandjian, Secretary General of International Rugby League, and Doug Hammond, the England Men's First Team Doctor, as we look ahead to the …

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MetCast Episode 56: Supporting businesses 19:24

2y ago19:24

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As businesses across the country face a range of challenges, Manchester Met's support continues to help organisations to adapt, innovate and grow. In this episode of MetCast we are joined by Ann Mulhaney from the University's Centre for Enterprise, along with Dawn Duggan from the GC Business Growth Hub and the owners of digital platform company Nif…

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China's Challenges and the Challenge of China: Beyond the 20th Party Congress| Ann Listerud, Strider Intelligence; Jason Li, The Stimson Center 1:17:27

2y ago1:17:27

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A conversation with Young China Watchers Ann Listerud Analyst Strider Intelligence Jason Li Research Associate, East Asia Program The Stimson Center Subscribe to our podcast: https://agi.buzzsprout.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsiaGlobalInstitute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsiaGInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Episode 17 Part 1 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - Introducing TFMR with ARC, and Professor Caroline Lafarge talking about her research to help women and families find ... 47:12

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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Episode 17 Part 3 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - TFMR, ARC and support for women, families and professionals with ARC Chief Executive Jane Fisher 39:55

2y ago39:55

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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Episode 17 Part 2 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - Personal experiences with Hayley Manning and Laura Gray 51:34

2y ago51:34

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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China’s Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants | Andrew Collier, Orient Capital Research 52:13

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AsiaGlobal Podcast Andrew Collier Managing Director and Founder Orient Capital Research Hong Kong Subscribe to our podcast: https://agi.buzzsprout.com “China’s Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants” is available on Amazon and other platforms: https://amzn.to/3wHYkkV Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsiaGlobalInstitute…

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India 75 Years After Independence | Vasuki Shastry, Chatham House 54:30

2y ago54:30

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AsiaGlobal Podcast Vasuki Shastry Associate Fellow in the Asia-Pacific Programme Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) Read AsiaGlobal Online articles by Vasuki Shastry: https://www.asiaglobalonline.hku.hk/author/vasuki-shastry Subscribe to our podcast: https://agi.buzzsprout.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

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MetCast Episode 55: The history and future of netball 24:50

2y ago24:50

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Ahead of the semi-finals of the netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games, we are joined by a panel of some of the sport's key figures. Dr Sam Oldfield from the University's Institute of Sport discusses her research into the history of the game, with the President of England Netball, Joan Mills, explaining the vision for the future. The former P…

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MetCast Episode 54: Commonwealth Games 2022: Shot putter and alumna Adele Nicoll 19:23

2y ago19:23

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Before the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022, we caught up with Adele Nicoll, shot putter and Manchester Metropolitan alumna who will be representing Team Wales at the Games. Adele talks about recently becoming a champion at the British Championships in Manchester, as well as her experience on the Team GB bobsleigh team at the Beijing Winter Oly…

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MetCast Episode 53: Commonwealth Games 2022: Swimmer and former sports scholar Chloe Golding 14:37

2y ago14:37

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To mark the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022, we talk to Chloe Golding, backstroke swimmer and former sports scholar at Manchester Metropolitan who won a place at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Chloe looks back on her experience of competing in the 200m backstroke heats at her first Commonwealth Games at just 19. She talks about what s…

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How Southeast Asia Governs Climate Change | Jens Marquardt, Laurence L Delina and Mattijs Smits 59:51

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Meet the Authors Jens Marquardt Institute of Political Science, Technical University of Darmstadt Laurence L Delina The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Mattijs Smits Wageningen University & Research Southeast Asian countries play a pivotal role in the fight against climate change, taking care to balance economic progress with climate…

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MetCast Episode 52: The impact of major sporting events 18:50

2y ago18:50

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In this episode of MetCast, we speak with Dr Paul Brannagan, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management and Policy at the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport about how nation states and brands use sport and sporting events as a vehicle to gain soft power and boost their country's reputation and their social, political and economical goal…

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Episode 16 Part 2 - The Butterfly Project - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with bereaved Mums Millie Cann, Kate Polley and Nadia Leake 2:08:43

2y ago2:08:43

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Developer of …

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Episode 16 Part 3 - The Butterfly Project - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with bereaved siblings Sophie Proud and Louise 53:56

2y ago53:56

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Founder of Th…

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Episode 16 Part 1 - The Butterfly Project podcast - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with Nick Embleton, Professor of Neonatal Medicine, and Consultant Neonatologist from Newcastle ... 46:32

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Founder of Th…

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