Best Glasgow Museums Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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We See You: Exploring the links between violence, homelessness and the drug economy in Scotland 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Les Back meets with Dr Susan Batchelor, Dr Caitlin Gormley and Jim Thomson to learn more about a new piece of research exploring repeat violence in Scotland. To be homeless is more than not having a roof over your head. It is also about a denial of being, a person out of place to look away from, to ignore and not make eye contact with them as you p…

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The Museum of Discomfort: How Glasgow’s Hunterian is Decolonising through its Collection 33:11

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Les Back visits the Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow to talk about history, and how it impacts our lives and relationships in the 21st century. He meets with Hunterian Curator of Discomfort Zandra Yeaman and Dr Jay Sarkar to learn more about why history is so important when it comes to meaningful and respectful connection and cohabitat…

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The Soup'erheroes: Fostering Food Solidarity in Castlemilk 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Les Back swaps his desk for the kitchen table as he travels to Castlemilk in the south of Glasgow to meet a group of remarkable women working together to feed their community. Is there a more powerful symbol of community than the soup pot? It is both a distinctive part of Scottish working-class experience and at the same time a universal ritual of …

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Is Wasteland Ever Wasted? Looking beyond the developer’s view; how brownfield sites add value to the cityscape 28:56

2M ago28:56

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In this episode of Recovering Community, Les Back climbs through a hole in a fence to get right to the foundations of urban life. He meets with Dr Ross Beveridge, and artists Mary Redmond and Jim Colquhoun to talk about the landscape of the city, how it’s valued, and who gets to value it. The story of Glasgow’s mixed fortunes is written into its bu…

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Season 4 Episode 4: Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary 36:57

1y ago36:57

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Join Glasgow Museums Curator of Dress, Rebecca Quinton in conversation with the Curator of the Mary Quant exhibition, Jenny Lister from the V&A together with the former Co-Director of Mary Quant Limited, Heather Tilbury Phillips as we discover more about one of the UK's most successful and innovative fashion designers.05:00 – 03:00 Introductions an…

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5.8 Melvin Breton on his global career with UNICEF and harnessing the power of tech 50:47

1y ago50:47

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Melvin’s career in social and economic policy has taken him from the Dominican Republic to East Timor, China and now New York City where he is a Policy Specialist at UNICEF. Melvin is a self-described ‘technology enthusiast’ and tech is a theme we return to throughout this episode. Melvin discusses the implications of new technology for policy work…

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5.9 Kirsty Hassard on knowing your value and shining in the competitive museum sector 42:47

1y ago42:47

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Kirsty takes us on her journey from UofG history student to working at the V&A, where she’s been involved in exhibitions ranging from nightclubs to robotics, and now Tartan, the first exhibition to be curated solely by V&A Dundee. You’ll get an insight into the day-to-day work of a curator, from researching and choosing objects, to speaking to pres…

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5.7 Salem Avan on UN peacekeeping and heart-based leadership 1:04:14

1y ago1:04:14

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Salem Avan has worked on UN peacekeeping missions in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, an experience which he tells us fundamentally changed his understanding of the world and how people live. Salem progressed from management to leadership roles, and in this episode he discusses the important differences between the two, and why he takes a ‘heart…

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Season 4 Episode 3: Lascar Research Project 46:29

1y ago46:29

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Join Social History Curator, Isobel McDonald in conversation Bangladeshi Association president, Dr Tareq Abdullah and Trustee of the Bangladeshi Association Dr. Saif Khan as they tell us about their wonderful collaborative project researching the story of the Lascars, seafarers who were employed by British Merchant ships during the colonial period.…

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Season 4 Episode 2: Young Peoples Art Competition 24:43

1y ago24:43

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Join us in this episode as we celebrate the Young Peoples Art Competition, which has been running at Glasgow Museums for a staggering 119 years!In this episode hear Glasgow Museums Curator of Decorative Arts & Design from 1800, Alison Brown in conversation with Carolyn Foran, Glasgow Museums Education Officer and Anne Wallace, retired Education Off…

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5.6 Part 2 Claire and Cristina's inside track on working in the Civil Service 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

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In this special two-part episode get the inside track on working in the civil service from two recent graduates who both made early career changes into policy roles. Neither Claire nor Cristina did the Civil Service fast stream programme. They found their own paths. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what these unconventional routes can look…

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5.6 Part 1 Claire and Cristina's inside track on working in the Civil Service 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

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In this special two-part episode get the inside track on working in the civil service from two recent graduates who both made early career changes into policy roles. Neither Claire nor Cristina did the Civil Service fast stream programme. They found their own paths. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what these unconventional routes can look…

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5.4 Ian Sharpe on making it in a booming TV industry 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

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In this episode we meet Ian, whose hard work and determination has led him to success in a highly competitive industry. Graduate Ian quickly learnt that getting a foot in the door of the music industry would require rigorous preparation, and after beating 10,000 applicants to a BBC Trainee Scheme, embarked on a career in digital, radio, and TV that…

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5.5 Kirsten Hogg on leadership in the third sector and shaping policy that changes lives 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

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In this episode, Kirsten shares an honest account of how tough she found her first year out of university and the knock-backs she got from job applications — happily none of which she can even remember now! Hear about the temp job that changed the course of her career, sparked her interest in working in policy and helped build her confidence, event…

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5.2 Zara Gladman on public engagement pairing science with creativity and comedy 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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In this episode Zuzia Boguslawska, UofG Careers Intern, gets the low-down on working in science communications and public engagement from Zara Gladman. Strap in as we follow Zara’s journey from volunteering with Glasgow Science Festival to leading Public & Community Engagement at UofG as she reflects on the ups and downs learnt along the way. Zara …

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5.3 Laura Bell on finding her stride in science communications 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Laura made the difficult decision to leave her cancer research institute to pursue a career in science communications, and the career change opened a wealth of new opportunities and personal accomplishments. Since making this leap, Laura has worked for organisations including Cancer Research UK and the MS Society in communication roles ranging from…

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5.1 Laura Crean on the myths of working in museums and the value of authenticity 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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Laura’s passion for working in the museum sector shines through in this episode, from the importance of creating an inclusive environment and bringing diversity of thought and representation, to the ways museums can affect change and make a difference to people's lives. You’ll hear about the enormous value that Laura places on authenticity and how …

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Season 4 Episode 1: Creative Writing With Art 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

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The new season of the Glasgow Museums podcast opens with a look back at the summer and the John Byrne Exhibition at Kelvingrove Museum. Join our learning and access team as they get inspired and creative with creative writing in both English and Gaelic!00:00 - 04:00 - The background story of Scottish playwright and artist, John Byrne, a short intro…

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Season 3 Episode 7: GoMA at 25 with Tessa Lynch and Rhona Warwick 50:35

2y ago50:35

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This episode is edited from a live conversation in GoMA’s exhibition – Domestic Bliss. Katie Bruce, Producer|Curator at GoMA is with Rhona Warwick Paterson an artist and writer based in Glasgow, who has just finished her tenure as GoMA’s Associate Artist, and Tessa Lynch, anartist based in Glasgow and Rhona’s collaborator on the book – MADE ON THE …

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Season 3 Episode 6: GoMA at 25 with Sorcha Dallas Gray and Rhona Warwick 58:53

2y ago58:53

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This podcast episode with Sorcha Dallas Gray custodian of the Alasdair Gray Archive and Rhona WarwickPaterson, an artist|writer based in Glasgow, and GoMA's associate artist (2019 -2022) was recorded in theAlasdair Gray Archive. A focus for the conversation was the ‘Domestic Bliss’ exhibition currently on inGoMA and featuring works from Alasdair’s …

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The Wellbeing Economy: rethinking traditional economic structures to benefit people and planet 26:55

2y ago26:55

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What does it take to reconfigure our traditional capitalist economic structures so that people, communities and the environment come before profit? That’s the question at the heart of the wellbeing economy movement and the subject of today’s episode. Gerard McCartney practiced as a GP and trained as an economist before his current role as Professor…

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Season 3 Episode 5: GoMA at 25 with Malcolm Dickson and Marcus Jack 1:02:36

2y ago1:02:36

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Recorded on 22 December 2021 via zoom this conversation with Malcolm Dickson- a curator, writer and organiser, alongside being the director of Street Level Photoworks and Marcus Jack, a freelance curator, writer and print designer. As Malcolm notes he worked with GoMA from its inception, including curating a show, Infinitude, which opened in 2000. …

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Season 3 Episode 4: GoMA at 25 with Rachel Mimiec 37:51

2+ y ago37:51

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Series 3, Episode 4, Rachel MimiecGlasgow based artist Rachel Mimiec in conversation with GOMA’s Producer Curator, Katie Bruce, about her history of working with the museum, working with communities, play and paint. Season 3 of the Glasgow Museums podcast has been supported by the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine Fund.Timecodes 00:28 - 01:02 - Intr…

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Season 3 Episode 3: GoMA at 25 with the GoMA Youth Group 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

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In this episode we hear from the GoMA Youth Group, a creative initiative of young people working with the gallery to deliver youth centered events and programmes.Season 3 of the Glasgow Museums podcast has been supported by the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine Fund.00:00 - 01:28Introductions01:32 - 04:00Hollie and Connor talk about their first enco…

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Coming Back: How Vox Liminis uses creative responses to the criminal justice system to build community 30:56

2+ y ago30:56

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How do you build community after the criminal justice system has removed you from society to serve a prison sentence? Today’s episode of Recovering Community explores the work of Vox Liminis, a unique organisation, set up to find creative answers to questions about crime, punishment, reintegration, and community. Vox is for people who have all kind…

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Season 3 Episode 2: GoMA at 25 with Ajamu 28:09

2+ y ago28:09

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Series 3, Episode 2, Ajamu London based artist Ajamu is in conversation with GoMA’s Producer Curator Katie Bruce about his history of working with the museum, Black queer photography and mentoring younger artists. Season 3 of the Glasgow Museums podcast has been supported by the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine Fund.Timecodes:00:28 - 00:59 - introd…

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Season 3 Episode 1: GoMA at 25 with David Sherry 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

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Series 3, Episode 1, David Sherry Glasgow-based artist David Sherry is in conversation with GoMA’s Producer Curator Katie Bruce about his history of working with the museum, performance art and comedy in art. Season 3 of the Glasgow Museums podcast has been supported by the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine Fund.Timecodes:00:28 - 02:00 - introductio…

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Colombia River Stories: The symbiotic relationship between the Río Atrato and the community who call it home 30:19

2+ y ago30:19

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The 400 mile long Río Atrato is in the Chocó department of northwest Colombia. Chocó is one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the country. It’s also one of the poorest, and the river provides essential transport and economic opportunities to the residents. In today’s episode, Anne Kerr meets her colleagues Mo Hume and Allan Gilles, and arti…

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Communities, Identity and Borders: What does the Kenmure Street Protest tell us about belonging to Glasgow? 34:48

3y ago34:48

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The way we control our borders and treat those who want or need to cross them says so much about our national identity. And for the last 25 years, the U.K. Government has - with significant public support - moved to make immigration as difficult as possible. But in contrast, the Scottish government has been more focused on encouraging migration to …

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Season 2 Episode 5: The Tontine Heads 22:29

3y ago22:29

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Dr Anthony Lewis, Curator of Scottish History at Glasgow Museums talks about the historical and cultural significance of the Tontine Heads in the St Nicholas Garden of Provand’s Lordship. The heads originally graced the entrance arches of the Tontine Hotel in Glasgow’s Trongate- a celebrated haunt of merchants who made their fortunes in the tobacco…

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1. After Auchengeich: Resilience in a Mining Community 33:37

3y ago33:37

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For this first episode of Recovering Community, we’re focusing on Moodiesburn, a former mining town about eight miles north of Glasgow. Moodiesburn was home to the Auchengeich colliery. The danger of mining left its mark on the area. 6 men died in an explosion in 1931. And then, in 1959, the community was struck by disaster when there was a fire in…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Smashing Women: Janet Barrowman 28:54

3+ y ago28:54

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The women in this picture along with thousands of other women made history as part of the Suffragette movement when they chose to fight for the right to vote. Join Fiona Hayes, museums social history curator and Sue John from the Glasgow Women's Library as they tell us the powerful story of Janet Barrowman, an activist and Glaswegian Suffragette.Th…

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Season 2 Episode 3: A Journey Into Tartan I Glasgow Museums Podcast 43:11

4y ago43:11

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A brilliant discussion on the many twists and turns of tartan, involving an Englishman, rebellions, monarchs and our very own Lord Mungo Murray. Join Rebecca Quinton, Glasgow Museums' Research Manager for Art and Dr Sally Tuckett, Lecturer in History of Art at University of Glasgow as they go a journey. This episode of the Glasgow Museums podcast w…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Colourful Heritage I Glasgow Museums Podcast 30:32

4y ago30:32

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Our host Harry speaks to Saqib Razzaq and Isobel McDonald about the GlaswegAsians project, join us to hear more about the brilliant work Colourful Heritage has been doing with Glasgow Museums. This episode was recorded February 2020. Timestamps0.50 – Background to the Colourful Heritage Project 02:17 – Uncovering surprising and inspiring stories du…

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Richard Gadd - The writer, comedian and actor who isn’t afraid of hard graft and taking a gamble 1:09:27

4+ y ago1:09:27

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By University of Glasgow

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Liberty Vittert - The statistician who’s cooked up a career as an academic, TV chef, author and political commentator 1:10:16

4+ y ago1:10:16

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By University of Glasgow

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The Inside Track on: turning your great idea into a world-class business 23:52

4+ y ago23:52

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By University of Glasgow

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The Inside Track on: early career mindset 9:45

4+ y ago9:45

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By University of Glasgow

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The Inside Track on: building your personal brand 13:11

4+ y ago13:11

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By University of Glasgow

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Kevin Sneader - The McKinsey Global Managing Partner, who’s identified the key enemy of confidence 52:37

4+ y ago52:37

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By University of Glasgow

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Season 2 Episode 1: Painting the Unthinkable I Glasgow Museums Podcast 33:02

4+ y ago33:02

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Our host Harry speaks to artist and former forensic technician, Robert McNeil MBE of Remembering Srebrenica Scotland. Join us for a fascinating conversation about Robert’s life and work.Please note this podcast was recorded in November 2019. Timestamp00.59 – Robert McNeil and Glasgow Museums1.50 – Working in Srebrenica, Bosnia3.20 - 9.50 Robert dis…

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Jordan Daly – The student activist who made LGBT history 1:05:57

4+ y ago1:05:57

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Jordan Daly co-founded the campaign group and charity Time for Inclusive Education (TIE). TIE has one aim: to tackle homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia with LGBT-inclusive education in schools. Jordan’s experience growing of up as a young gay man, and his feeling of isolation at his most desperate helped to shape the work that TIE do in schools.…

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Isabel Buchanan – the Human Rights Barrister who worked on Pakistan's Death Row 48:33

4+ y ago48:33

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UofG grad and Human Rights Barrister Isabel must have made one of the most brave post-graduation decisions covered on the Sound Tracks Podcast. At age 23, after graduating from the Law School, Isabel went to work in Pakistan, on death row. In this episode, Isabel discusses the decisions she made along the way to becoming the Barrister she is today …

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Erin MacDonald - The tattooed Scottish-American astrophysicist who brings the science to Hollywood’s Sci-Fi 1:02:00

4+ y ago1:02:00

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Check our Erin's bio and recommended career resources: www.gla.ac.uk/alumni/welcomehome/soundtracks/erinmacdonald/ In this episode of Sound Tracks you’ll hear from Dr Erin Macdonald the self-confessed ‘tattooed Scottish-American N7 Slytherin Rebel from Starfleet’. Not sure what to make of that? Then take a listen! Dr Erin is the awesome host of You…

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Neil Oliver - The archaeology student who dug himself a niche multi-hyphen career 45:37

4+ y ago45:37

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Check our Neil's bio and recommended career resources: www.gla.ac.uk/alumni/welcomehome/soundtracks/neiloliver ‘That guy from Coast’, Neil Oliver, has one of the most recognisable voices to give you sound advice in this latest episode. Archaeologist-broadcaster-author-journalist... he’s carved out a unique niche for himself in his multi-hyphen care…

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The Inside Track on: making meaningful connections 13:15

5y ago13:15

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Get the Inside Track on making meaningful connections, with UofG Grad Paul Kay, who founded his own company Perfect Ink Media after working as the Managing Editor of Hong Kong Tatler! Paul gives three tips – that anyone can use – to break the ice, establish rapport and put your best foot forward with someone new. Resources and references from this …

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The Inside Track on: future skills in the age of AI 14:31

5y ago14:31

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Get the inside track on future skills, with UofG Grad David Timis - EU Civic Outreach Fellow at Google. David suggests tools for your learning, describes what the future looks like in the age of AI, and gives us lots of (let’s face it – much needed) hope for how we can all adapt our skills and mindsets in the world’s most technologically advanced w…

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The Inside Track on: aligning your career with your passion 18:49

5y ago18:49

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Get the inside track on aligning your career with your passion, with UofG Grad Mark Ross – Finance Director EMEA at sports brand Under Armour in Amsterdam. Mark talks you through how to show your passion at interview, suggests ways that he develops passionate members of his team and shares his insight into combining his Accountancy profession with …

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The Inside Track on: Impostor Syndrome 14:50

5y ago14:50

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Get the inside track on managing Impostor Syndrome and building confidence, with UofG Grad Mairi McMartin – Knowledge Lawyer at Linklaters in Brussels. Mairi’s episode will make you laugh out loud and connect with your inner child again as she takes us right back to Primary School to explore some of the ways Imposter Syndrome can take hold. With th…

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The Inside Track on: Getting your first job abroad 23:20

5y ago23:20

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Get the inside track on getting your first job abroad, with European Commission Comms Officer, Rosie Birchard. Rosie talks you through each step of the way, from skype interviews and CVs to what to pack and how to make friends in a new city. Listening to her practical tips and tricks will equip you with everything you need to go abroad – and likely…

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