Best Ulster University Podcasts (2024)

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Conversation with Michael Balles, Director, Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE). 51:50

3d ago51:50

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Mr. Michael Balles is a clinical social work practitioner and administrator. He is the Director of the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County, New York. He has a record of significant accomplishments as an administrator in the the field of addictions treatment and has occupied major roles in several establishments. …

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Conversation with Ms. Julianah Abimbola Ogundimu, MSW, MBA and Master CASAC-G 38:05

14d ago38:05

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Ms. Julianah Abimbola Ogundimu, MSW, MBA and Master CASAC-G is a Team Leader/Opioid Disorder System Specialist at Ulster County NY Sheriff Office and Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice & Human Services. In this expansive interview, she discusses her work, the etiology and impact of substance addiction, and the effects of stigma associated with s…

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Ricoh & McKie Consultants: Creating a responsible culture – a win for business and for people 40:52

16d ago40:52

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Rebekah Wallis, Director - People & ESG at Ricoh UK – a leading provider of integrated digital services designed to create an exceptional employee and customer experience for people and teams wherever they are; and from Toronto in Canada Miranda McKie, Founder and CEO of McKie Consultants, an organisat…

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IHG and PwC: Global Goals – is everyone pulling in the same direction? 36:18

2M ago36:18

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Catherine Dolton, Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG Hotels and Resorts; and Anouar Ouali, Senior Associate, PwC. IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,300 hotels across more than 100 countries and around 345,000 colleagues worldwide, and PwC is a multinat…

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Conversation with Dr. Chikezie Uzuegbunam, Scholar and MA Program Coordinator of the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, South Africa. 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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Dr. Chikezie Uzuegbunam is the MA Program Coordinator in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University, South Africa. He is also the Acting Deputy Head of School in the same department. He has published prolifically, with over 30 peer-reviewed academic outputs in the areas of digital technology, young people and media, popular cul…

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S4: Episode 3 | Wellbeing at Work: Building Healthier Workplaces 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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Wendy sits down with Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Government and Non-Executive Director Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Greg McCann, Executive Director of FinTrU North West and Dr Shirley Barrett, Acting Head of Department of Global Business and Enterprise, Ulster University Business School to examine the lates…

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Contract Staffing for Specialized Services in Schools 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Teacher and staff shortages, particularly in areas of specialized need like speech pathology, counseling, and accessible education, are increasing throughout the country. Such shortages coupled with increasing non-instructional demands on teachers increase stress and, for some, burnout. Despite that, a recent survey conducted by Soliant, a recruiti…

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The Science of Reading with Kari Kurto of the Reading League 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Reading is a fundamental skill that facilitates learning across standards, subjects, and grade levels. Yet, national statistics show that students are reading less and, generally speaking, below grade level. Kari Kurto is the National Science of Reading Project Director for the Reading League. Kari discusses a resource called Compass, which provide…

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Scientifically Supported Reading Instruction 49:27

3M ago49:27

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This episode is part of a two-part series on the topic of scientifically supported reading instruction. Joe Burns is a regional product manager for Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company. Having taught early childhood grades, Joe discusses the importance of developmental skill development in reading as well as how Capstone augme…

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The Deeper Learning approach at the Ulster (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services 42:15

3M ago42:15

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In 2023, Deeper Learning Global (DLg) awarded the Ulster, New York, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Ulster BOCES) with the “Deeper Learning” designation. Ulster Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schencker discusses this designation and how the district operationalizes deeper learning through its north star commitments of developing self, contribu…

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HAYS and GOOGLE - Is age just a number in the workplace? 35:08

3M ago35:08

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Marketing UK&I at Hays; and Lisa De Wachter, Global Brand Account Lead Food Tech, Google Netherlands - Amsterdam. In this episode, we will discuss how people in underrepresented groups can fair well in the workplace, and we specifically dive in to the issue of age – …

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Conversation with Dawn Wilkin, Director of Prevention Services, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster Counties, New York. USA 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Dawn Wilkin is NYS OASAS Credentialed Prevention Specialist with 24 years experience in the prevention field She provides trainings and technical assistance throughout the Mid-Hudson Region in New York State. Currently she is the Director of Prevention Services for Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster Counties in New York State, overseei…

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Conversation with Barrister Oluyemi Adetiba-Orija - Lawyer, Advocate, Trailblazer 42:21

4M ago42:21

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Barrister Oluyemi Adetiba-Orija is the Founder and Executive Director of Headfort Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria. She was named as one of BBC's Top 100 Women in 2021 for her incredible work as a legal powerhouse focused on decongesting Nigeria' prison system. She and her team of lawyers at Headfort Foundation work tirelessly to achieve freedom for Ni…

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Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 37:45

4M ago37:45

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Following the release of Chat-GPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, teachers and administrators at all levels of education have worked to react to both the possibilities and problems of AI. Carl Hooker is a former educator and now an author who analyzes the implications of AI for teaching and learning in his new book, Learning Evolu…

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GREGGS and PWC: Putting business at the heart of communities is essential for everyone 34:36

4M ago34:36

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Roisin Currie, Chief Executive of Greggs; and Jessica Garbett, Senior Manager, Workforce Consulting Team, PwC. In this episode, we’ll explore how putting business at the heart of communities is essential for everyone. We’ll also discuss some of the tough issues out there such as employing those who hav…

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Dr. Cynthia Wise and the Culture Conscious Campus Model 40:16

4M ago40:16

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Dr. Cynthia Wise has developed a career-long track record of turning low-performing schools into schools of distinction. Currently the Principal and Chief Academic Officer of the Transformation Waco Charter Schools in Waco, TX, Dr. Wise discusses the Culture Conscious Campus Model that she has developed as a proven model for school transformation. …

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Conversation with Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler: Scholar, psychotherapist, businesswoman and founder of Butterfly Counseling Services, LCSW, P.C in New York, USA. . 53:24

4M ago53:24

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Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, a member of the New York City Cognitive Behavior Therapy Association, and Kappa Delta Pi. She is the author of the children’s book titled, Where Do You Keep The Lions? An African Girl’s First Day of School in America. In this extensive …

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Providing Teletherapy Support for English Language Learners 30:55

4M ago30:55

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Sam Torres is a bilingual case manager for VocoVision, a company that provides teletherapy services for students across multiple specialties. Sam discusses specific strategies for promoting success for English Language Learners, the fastest growing student population in the U. S. Sam explains unique needs facing ELL students, including the intersec…

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Conversation with Dr. Eugenia Caternor, CEO of Transformations Center for Weight Loss, in DE. USA 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

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Dr. Eugenia Caternor is a certified Nurse Practitioner and the CEO of Transformations Center for Weight Loss in Smyrna, Delaware, USA. She has been providing professional weight loss services since 2005. She also is also specialized in mental health care and provides services in that area. In addition, she is the founder of Tsalach Foundation, a ch…

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S4: Episode 2 | AI in Business: Balancing Mind and Machine 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a common thread in our daily life, revolutionising how we work, live, and interact. Wendy Austin sits down with leading academics and industry experts to explore how AI is transforming industries, and the challenges and opportunities that it presents to business.…

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Conversation with Warren Graham, Professor and President-Elect, NASW-NYS Board of Directors 56:23

4M ago56:23

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Professor Warren Graham is an Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Practicum Education at Stony Brook University School of Social Work. He is also the President-Elect of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State (NASW-NYS) Chapter Board of Directors. In this conversation, Professor Graham speaks about his extensive wo…

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A Mobile App for Teaching WWI 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Theo Mayer is a self-proclaimed history nerd who is also passionate about the relevance of technology for learning. Working as the Chief Technologist for the Doughboy Foundation, Tayo and a team of developers created a mobile app that employs AR/VR concepts and narrative to help students in middle and high school grade levels learn about WWI. In ad…

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Conversation with Ms. Yurilka Hernandez - Clinical Social Worker, Administrator, Professor, Author 39:12

5M ago39:12

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Ms. Yurilka Hernandez is the Assistant Vice President of Crisis and Care Coordination Services and Integration Services at Acacia Network, the second largest Latino led not –for- profit organization in the United States. She is also an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, New York. She is also a published author and founder of Psychotherapy & C…

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DANSKE BANK and GOOGLE: Workplace inclusion – why every voice must be heard 33:26

5M ago33:26

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Vicky Davies, CEO, Danske Bank and new Chair of Business in the Community Northern Ireland; and Tomas Flier, EMEA Inclusion Lead and Diversity Business Partner for Spain, Italy and Portugal, Google, USA. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into workplace inclusion – how can businesses ensure that e…

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Conversation with Dr. Martha Chidimma Egenti, Scholar and Deputy Director of Awka Window on America. 41:29

5M ago41:29

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Dr. Martha Egenti is an acclaimed Linguistics scholar. She is a Reader (Associate Professor) on the faculty of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Nigeria. She is also the Director of Awka Window on America where she coordinates programs that support and promote American Spaces. Dr. Egenti has received several awards for her scholarly work and she h…

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Conversation with Prof. Dawn Cotter-Jenkins, highly accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist 57:12

5M ago57:12

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Professor Dawn Cotter-Jenkins is a highly accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist. She is the Director of Clinical Education and Services at the Communication Disorders Department in Mercy University, New York. She is the President-elect of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN) and Co-Chairperson of the Tele-practice topic committee for…

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ULSTER UNIVERSITY and VOICING VOICES: Creating human-centred workplaces 35:25

6M ago35:25

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Damian McAlister, Chief People Officer, Ulster University; and Ayan Said, Founder of Voicing Voices, an organisation that embeds intersectional inclusivity into its clients’ culture, policy and community. In this episode, we will discuss how employers can create a human-centred approach to people in th…

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Preparing for Gas Attacks in Second World War Belfast 25:01

6M ago25:01

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An Interview with Dr James O’Neill, Curator at Northern Ireland War MemorialBy Ulster University

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AKQA and Suade: Designing Responsible Business with imagination, commitment and leadership 31:47

7M ago31:47

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Ajaz Ahmed, Founder and CEO of AKQA, a global design and innovation agency owned by WPP and providing ingenious solutions for companies like Nike, Volvo, Sony, Sky and even Tinder; and Diana Paredes, CEO & Co-Founder of Suade, a platform that allows financial institutions to transparently deal with the…

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A School Safety Tool 34:00

7M ago34:00

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Faculty, staff, and students’ safety is of paramount concern for all educational systems. Although high-profile threats to safety capture national media attention, daily threats to safety such as altercations, vandalism, health incidents, and other issues must be part of a holistic safety strategy. Stacy Locke, Deputy Superintendent of Yakima (WA) …

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Using Teachergram for Sustained Professional Development 40:04

8M ago40:04

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In special education, as well as the larger teaching field, there exists significant needs for ongoing professional development where teachers can orient with affinity groups that provide support and feedback that extends beyond local school districts. Dr. Jen Newton, an Associate Professor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University and …

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S4: Episode 1 | Entrepreneurship: A local and global perspective 47:08

8M ago47:08

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Stimulating entrepreneurship remains an important challenge for Northern Ireland. In this episode, the first in a brand new series, former BBC broadcaster and journalist Wendy Austin is joined by a diverse panel of experts; Marie Doyle, Partner, Deloitte, Mat Hunter, Co-CEO, Plus X and Tim Mescon, Visiting Professor, Ulster University Business Scho…

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The Need for Computer Science Education 37:41

8M ago37:41

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Since the time of Sputnik, national education reform initiatives have made the case for integrating science, technology, engineering, and math into education at greater levels. Dr. Whitney Dove, CEO of Ellipsis Education, suggests that even greater attention should be given to computer science instruction. Dr. Dove discuses the need for holistic co…

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Empowering Teachers and Students for Success 35:14

8M ago35:14

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Randi Economou is a former educator and current CEO of Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company dedicated to equitable access to education. In this discussion, Randi narrates her journey from the classroom to being an industry leader and also explains her perspectives on the need for high quality educational resources to empower t…

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A case study of internships at the Ulster (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services 36:38

8M ago36:38

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Internships are commonly identified as a high-impact learning opportunity for students attending higher education institutions. Less frequently are internships discussed as a valuable learning tool for high school students. In this episode, Peter Harris, an Assistant Superintendent at the Ulster County (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services…

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Global competence skills and Artificial Intelligence: A discussion with Dana Mortenson 36:49

9M ago36:49

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Following the release of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most disruptive technology innovations in education. Though still early in adoption, the near-future impact of AI on teaching and learning is apparent. Dana Mortenson, CEO of the education non-profit World Savvy, discusses how AI technology can be facilitative i…

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The Lens Special: Live from One Young World Summit 11:55

9M ago11:55

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In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers shares stories from One Young World Ambassadors who visited Belfast in October 2023 for the One Young World Summit. She shares who they are, where they work, what part of the world they are from, and of course why they are attending the Summit. Importantly, she gets to the nitty gritty of how they plan …

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SUEZ AND AUDI: Pioneering circular economy approaches to responsible business 36:23

9M ago36:23

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Dr Adam Read, Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer at SUEZ UK – a leading global provider of environmental solutions; and from Germany, Philipp Eder, Sustainability Strategist / Procurement Strategy, AUDI AG. In this episode, we will explore the circular economy from two very different organ…

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VERIZON BUSINESS AND BAYER: When our people win, everyone wins 33:13

10M ago33:13

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tony Judd, Managing Director of Verizon Business for the UK and Ireland. Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, and we hear about Verizon’s plans for the future and how it is taking its responsibility for people and the planet to the next level. And our second gu…

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Coca-Cola (HBC) and rePurpose Global - Packaging with Purpose 33:40

11M ago33:40

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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tom Burke, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at a very well-known global brand - Coca-Cola and Svanika Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO at rePurpose Global - the world's first Plastic Credit Platform. In this episode, we will explore packaging with purpose. We’ll look at how one of the wor…

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CARL FRAMPTON MBE: Men in Crisis (recorded at a live event) 15:12

12M ago15:12

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In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers hands over the reins to her ex-colleague BBC's Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly, who interviews two-weight world champion boxer, Carl 'The Jackal' Frampton. Marie-Louise interviewed Carl at a recent Business in the Community event (please be aware that this episode contains background noise). …

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Episode 26: Q&A with Brad Aimone, Sandia National Labs 13:12

12M ago13:12

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In partnership with IEEE Electron Devices Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Brad Aimone, a leading researcher in neuromorphic computing at the Center for Computing Research, Sandia National Laboratories. Dr. Aimone discusses his work with computational and theoretical neuroscience, focused on bridging the gap between next-…

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S3: Episode 6 | Skill Up for the Future 43:43

12M ago43:43

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In this episode, we explore how SKILL UP, a fully funded skills programme, is helping thousands of people across Northern Ireland take their career and business to the next level – featuring Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills, Department for the Economy, Joanne Ferguson, Director, CME Group, Emer Maguire, award-winning Musical Comedian and Sean O…

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McKINSEY and KLM Sustainability and profitability – complement or competition? 34:00

1y ago34:00

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Sustainability and profitability – complement or competition? This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Anna Moore, Partner at global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, and One Young World Ambassador, Robin Spierings, Project lead – The Sustainable Flight Challenge, KLM and In this episode, we will explore whether sustainability a…

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High-Dosage Online Tutoring 38:19

1y ago38:19

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The use of online synchronous communication tools in education has dramatically increased because of ubiquitous access to technology as well as external pressures such as the Pandemic. Remind is an online platform that facilitates easy communication between teachers, students, and families. Recently, Remind expanded its services to include online T…

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S3: Episode 5 | Leading the Charge for Business Sustainability 39:11

1y ago39:11

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In this episode, we hear best practice and guidance from leading experts and practitioners on the front line of sustainable business in Northern Ireland - featuring Chris Martin, Head of Sustainability UK, Danske Bank, Brian Reid, CEO, Deli lites and Lynsey Hollywood, Senior Lecturer at Ulster University Business School.…

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MARY MACLEOD: Visioning the future of responsible business in the UK 28:44

1y ago28:44

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In this special one-off episode, we meet with Business in the Community’s new Chief Executive, Mary Macleod to discuss the future of responsible business in the UK. With a plethora of challenges for business, how can businesses not just survive, but thrive and fully meet these challenges for the benefit of people and the planet? Find out more by li…

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Avoiding the Colonial Trap: Reflections on the Politics of Knowledge 37:11

1y ago37:11

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made historical and contemporary colonial relationships between and within States more salient. This situation is also apparent within the research process itself, adding a new dimension to pre-existing debates on positionality and the politics of knowledge production. With reference to a research project focusing on colon…

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BISHOP FLEMING and RECKITT Building a responsible business culture 32:30

1y ago32:30

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Building a responsible business culture This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Pippa Clarke, Chair and Partner at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants – experts in accounting, audit, tax, and advisory needs; and Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact and Partnerships Director at Reckitt – a multinational consumer goods company that produces he…

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S3: Episode 4 | Empowering Talent 38:58

1y ago38:58

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Accessing and keeping the right talent is one of the most challenging issues currently facing businesses today. Join our special guests to explore the strategies leaders can use to build more engaged and energised workforces. Featuring René Carayol MBE, globally recognised keynote speaker and executive coach, Caroline van der Feltz, HR Director, Da…

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