Best Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE Podcasts (2024)

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16. GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: What are the effects and how does nutrition play a role 33:51

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the importance of the role of nutrition for people taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Our host Krys Araujo Torres chats to Dr. Jamy Ard, MD, FTOS Professor, Departments of Epidemiology & Prevention and Internal Medicine & the Vice Dean for Clinical Research, Wake Forest School of Medicine. Together, they exp…

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15. Pre, Pro and Post-biotics: How can they improve our gut health? 22:48

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked discusses pre, pro and post-biotics, a very popular and trending topic in #nutrition. Our host, Amir Nashed, speaks to Dr. Joe Petrosino. Together they talk about the gut microbiome and how #prebiotics, #probiotics and #postbiotics all play an important role in maintaining a healthy gut. This podcast is sponsored …

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14. Immunity: Can good nutrition improve your immune system in preparation for the chilly winter ahead? 25:23

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in shaping our immune systems. Our host Anna Mohl chats to Dr Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and award-winning author. Anna and Dr. Roizen discuss how our immune systems function, how our immunity changes as we age, and the key role #nutrit…

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Education Research - From Systems Thinking to a Science of Implementation 1:00:06

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This episode is a recording of a panel conversation that took place at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government during the RISE Annual Conference in September 2023. For the purposes of clarity and length, this podcast is an edited version of the conversation. The panel featured Nompumelelo Mohohlwane from the Department of Basic Ed…

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Adedeji Adeniran Reflects on the Learning Crisis and Adopting a Systems Lens to Study and Address It 52:48

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In this episode, RISE research fellow Julius Atuhurra speaks to Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, the Director of Research at the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)–a Nigerian think tank. Adedeji explains CSEA’s education research journey that has evolved from an initial focus on education financing to studying more nuanced topics, includin…

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13. Osteoarthritis: Can nutrition play a role in managing osteoarthritis symptoms? 30:07

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. Our host Anna Mohl chats to Professor David Hunter, a Rheumatologist Epidemiologist, Professor of Medicine and Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney. Together, Anna and David discuss the common symptoms of #osteoar…

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12. Malnutrition: How to spot the common signs and encourage the best nutrition in loved ones 23:57

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in overcoming malnutrition. Our host Anna Mohl chats to Professor Agathe Raynaud-Simon, a Geriatrician and Nutritionist from Bichat, Beaujon and Bretonneau APHP hospitals in Paris. Together, Anna and Agathe discuss the common signs of #malnutrition, who it most commonly impacts in…

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Jennifer Opare-Kumi on ‘Teaching at the Right Level’ and Children’s Mental Health Outcomes in the Global South 26:29

1y ago26:29

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This episode features RISE Research Fellow Yue-Yi Hwa in conversation with Jennifer Opare-Kumi, a final-year doctoral researcher at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. They cover a breadth of issues including the potential for targeted instructional programs to contribute towards improved child mental health outcomes, why main…

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11. Nutrition and Sustainability: Is it as simple as ‘eat more plants'? 25:20

1y ago25:20

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the link between nutrition and sustainability. Our host Christiane Baker chats to Dr Joanna McMillan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, PhD qualified Nutrition Scientist, Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and Graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors. Jo and Christ…

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Anustup Nayak on FLN in India and CSF’s Collaborative Work to Improve the Instructional Experience in the Classroom 47:50

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In this episode, RISE Research Fellow Julius Atuhurra speaks to Anustup Nayak, Project Director for Classroom Instruction and Practice, at Central Square Foundation (CSF) in India. Anustup retraces his educational path in India, Africa and the US, and links to his career in foundational learning. He reflects on the FLN context in India and why he i…

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10. Nutrition Myth Busting 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores some of the myths and misconceptions that exist in the world of nutrition. Our host Cal Han chats to Karine Patel, a Registered Dietitian, founder and director of Dietitian Fit, and Duane Mellor, a Registered Dietitian and lead for Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine at Aston Medical School, who share t…

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9. Nutrition and the Brain 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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This episode explores the importance of nutrition for the brain. Our host Anna Mohl chats to Professor Stephen Cunnane from the Department of Medicine at the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada, where he holds the Clinical Research Chair in Ketotherapeutics. Stephen discusses the role of nutrition in the evolution of our brain, how nutrition affects…

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Manos Antoninis on the first GEM Spotlight Series Report on Africa 33:00

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In the latest episode of the RISE Podcast, the Director of UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, Manos Antoninis, talks to RISE Research Fellow Jason Silberstein about the first report in the Spotlight Series. The Spotlight is a new initiative by the GEM Report and its partners to shine a spotlight on primary completion and the state o…

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8. Nutrition and Cancer 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

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In this episode, we’ll be learning all about nutrition in the field of Oncology. Our host Cal Han has a conversation with Dr Liz Isenring, an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian, CEO of Linc Nutrition, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University, and Director, RIF Health. Dr Liz breaks down the important role that nutrition plays i…

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Jishnu Das on School Choice, School Quality, and 'Zombie Schools' in Pakistan 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

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In this episode, RISE Research Fellow Jason Silberstein speaks to Jishnu Das, Professor at Georgetown University and a Principal Investigator of the RISE Pakistan Country Research Team. They discuss Jishnu and his team’s ambitious research agenda, which is not simply studying the impact of a new education policy or intervention, but trying to build…

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7. Nutrition in Women 33:02

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In this episode we talk about the relationship between nutrition and the female body. We’ll dive deep into this topic area, where our guest expert Professor Louise Burke will walk us through nutrition in females and how it varies across the life cycle. She will also share her research around female athletes and their nutritional needs. This podcast…

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Armando Ali on assessing learning in Mozambique and the power of citizen action 41:10

2y ago41:10

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In this episode, RISE partnerships manager and co-producer of the RISE podcast Joe Bullough speaks to Armando Ali, CEO of the People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network—a South-South network of organisations working to conduct citizen-led assessments of learning to empower citizens and spur political action to improve learning. Armando revisits mem…

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Matt Andrews on getting real about unknowns in complex policy work 51:02

2y ago51:02

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This episode is cross-posted from the Building State Capability (BSC) at Harvard University’s podcast series and features BSC Director Salimah Samji in conversation with Matt Andrews, who is BSC Faculty Director and the Edward S. Mason Senior Lecturer in International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School. Together, they discuss Matt’s paper “G…

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6. Staying Strong As We Age 30:20

2y ago30:20

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This episode explores how to stay strong in our elder years in order to live a long, healthy and happy life at every age. Our host Anna Mohl has a conversation with Professor Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas, Head of the Department of Geriatrics at Hospital Universitario de Getafe (Madrid) and Professor of Geriatrics at the Universidad Europea de Madrid ab…

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Sharath Jeevan OBE on the need to put people, mindsets, and motivation at the centre of education systems 37:54

2y ago37:54

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In this episode, Sharath Jeevan OBE, Founder and CEO of STiR Education and Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs, speaks to Yue-Yi Hwa, RISE Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government. They discuss why we need to go upside-down to focus on the people in education systems; how to change ministers’ mindsets; how to create sp…

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5. Protein 24:48

2y ago24:48

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On episode 5, our host Anna Mohl speaks with Dr Luc Van Loon, Professor of Physiology, Exercise and Nutrition at the Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University Medical Centre. In this episode, the two dive into the interesting and relatable topic of protein and the role it plays in the body. Their discussion will bring us insight into why…

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Modupe Adefeso-Olateju on how public-private partners can come together to solve Nigeria’s learning crisis 48:33

2y ago48:33

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In this episode, Onyebuchi Ajufo, an advocacy and communications specialist and former Director of Communications and Advocacy at Africa Practice, speaks to Modupe Adefeso-Olateju, Managing Director of Nigeria’s pioneering education partnership organisation, the Education Partnership (TEP) Centre, where she leads the LEARNigeria citizen-led assessm…

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4. Healthy Aging pt. 2: Chronological Age vs. Biological Age 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

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On part 2 of the Healthy Aging Series, our host Rick Jentis speaks with Bobby Brooke, Executive Director of The Clock Foundation and CEO & CTO of Intervene Immune. He asks the burning question of why people age differently and why we may feel a different age than we are chronologically. Their discussion will help us understand the difference betwee…

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Nangamso Mtsatse on helping kids to read for meaning and calculate with confidence in South Africa 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

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In this episode produced jointly between RISE and Building State Capability (BSC) at Harvard University, BSC Director Salimah Samji speaks to Nangamso Mtsatse, CEO of Funda Wande, an NGO that works to catalyse improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy for children in South Africa. They talk about building local teams; creating a culture of…

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Yamini Aiyar on 'Rewriting the Grammar of the Delhi Education System' 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

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In this episode, Marla Spivack speaks to Yamini Aiyar about her new book, ‘Rewriting the Grammar of the Education System: Delhi’s Education Reform (A Tale of Creative Resistance and Creative Disruption)’, which documents the introduction of education reforms in Delhi public schools. They discuss some of the challenges faced throughout this reform a…

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3. Healthy Aging Pt. 1: Why We Age 15:27

2+ y ago15:27

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Our host for this Healthy Aging series, Rick Jentis, speaks to Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Amazentis about the big question of ‘why we age’ and how our nutrition plays a role in this. Their discussion will help us better understand how mitochondria plays a role in how we age, how addressing cellular changes in our bodies could be key…

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Matt Crowley on Woburn, MA’s pivot to remote learning during the pandemic 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

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This episode is cross-posted from the Building State Capability at Harvard University Podcast Series and features Matt Crowley, Superintendent of the Public School District in Woburn, Massachusetts, interviewed by Salimah Samji, Director of the Building State Capability Programme. They discuss how this school system pivoted to remote learning durin…

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Luis Crouch on purpose and complexity in education systems change 48:21

2+ y ago48:21

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This episode of the RISE Podcast features Luis Crouch, a member of RISE Research Directorate, and the Senior Economist at RTI’s International Development Group. In conversation with RISE Research Fellow Yue-Yi Hwa, he shares perspectives from his 30-year-career across development and education. They discuss the relationship between education and na…

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2. Microbiome 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

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Our host Anna Mohl speaks to Dr. Matt Henn, Ph.D, Chief Scientific Officer & Executive Vice President at Seres Therapeutics about understanding the microbiome. They’ll help us better understand how trillions of living organisms in our guts can affect everything from our digestion, to our mood, to how we fight off infections. Dr. Henn also talks abo…

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Denis Mizne on transforming Brazil’s education system to deliver learning 47:38

2+ y ago47:38

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The first RISE Podcast episode of 2022 features Denis Mizne, who is CEO of the Lemann Foundation and leads its efforts to transform Brazil’s education system so that schools deliver learning for all children. In conversation with RISE Research Fellow Jason Silberstein, he explains why foundational skills are a political winner; the Lemann Foundatio…

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Asyia Kazmi on building solid foundations, and championing quality teaching 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, RISE Research Director Lant Pritchett speaks to Asyia Kazmi. During the episode, they walk through Asyia’s wide-ranging experiences spanning her 25-year career in education—as a teacher, mentor, advisor, and educationalist—and they reflect on the legacy of Girin Beeharry, the inaugural Director of Global Educati…

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1. Food Allergies 30:29

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Our host Anna Mohl will speak with Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, clinical attending physician at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research and Dr. Brian Vickery, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at E…

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Brian Levy on education and governance in South Africa 53:08

3y ago53:08

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, Carmen Belafi, RISE Research Associate at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, speaks with Professor Brian Levy. During the episode, they discuss Brian’s decades of work on governance, and how governance interacts with institutions and power. They talk about systematic ways to analyse different go…

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Joan DeJaeghere and Vu Dao on pedagogy, equity, and research collaborations in Vietnam 26:12

3y ago26:12

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, Yue-Yi Hwa, RISE Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, speaks with Professor Joan DeJaeghere and Vu Dao, members of the RISE Vietnam team based at the University of Minnesota. The conversation focuses on Joan and Vu’s work on a large-scale qualitative video study of teaching and …

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Adam Ashforth on how communities see the role of education in Malawi 43:28

3y ago43:28

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, Jason Silberstein, a RISE Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, speaks to Professor Adam Ashforth. The conversation draws on Adam’s ethnographic research to explore what the education system looks like for the average person in Malawi. He shares accounts from the Malawi Journals …

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Ritva Reinikka on the role that financing plays in education systems 46:05

3y ago46:05

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, Carmen Belafi, RISE Research Associate at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, speaks with Dr Ritva Reinikka. During the episode, they discuss the role that financing plays in education systems. Ritva shares her insights from having worked closely with the governments of Uganda and South Africa, a…

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Shintia Revina on teaching and the teaching profession in Indonesia 35:34

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In this episode of the RISE Podcast, Dr Shintia Revina, Deputy Team Lead of the RISE Indonesia country research team and a researcher at SMERU in Jakarta, speaks with Yue-Yi Hwa (RISE Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government). During the episode, they discuss insights and issues emerging from RISE Indonesia’s growing bo…

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Rachel Glennerster on cost effectiveness, and tackling systems issues at scale 35:28

3y ago35:28

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The second episode of the RISE Podcast features Dr Rachel Glennerster, Chief Economist at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in conversation with Laura Savage (Deputy Head of Education Research at the UK’s FCDO). During the episode, they discuss Rachel’s reflections on how good interventions can work in poor performing edu…

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RISE Podcast Trailer 0:48

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In this podcast series, we speak to both RISE researchers and an expansive community of practitioners and changemakers committed to improving education systems and learning outcomes for children. In doing so, we talk through some of the big picture ideas and narratives that underlie their work and their ambitions for further improving systems aroun…

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Dzingai Mutumbuka on Zimbabwe, foundational skills, and the challenges ministers face 47:30

3y ago47:30

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In this first RISE Podcast episode, Marla Spivack (Research Manager of RISE and a Research Fellow with the Building State Capability Programme at Harvard University) speaks to Dr. Dzingai Mutumbuka. During the episode, Dr. Mutumbuka shares insights from his fascinating career as a leader in education. He talks about the importance of purpose and pr…

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