Best Ulster University Business School Podcasts (2024)

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

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

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

4M ago53:34

53:34

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

8M ago47:08

47:08

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

12M ago13:12

13:12

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

43:43

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

1y ago39:11

39:11

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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S3: Episode 4 | Empowering Talent 38:58

1y ago38:58

38:58

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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Episode 25: Q&A with Behnaz Ghoraani, Professor and I-SENSE Fellow, Florida Atlantic University 14:16

1+ y ago14:16

14:16

In partnership with IEEE Computer Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Behnaz Ghoraani, Professor and I-SENSE Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Ghoraani discusses her research in biomedical applications and shares insights on how technological advancements may …

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S3: Episode 3 | Degree Apprenticeships: Unlocking Tomorrow's Talent 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

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Recorded live at Ulster University’s new Belfast campus, in this episode Wendy Austin explores how Degree Apprenticeships are being used by local employers within the services sectors to attract, engage and upskill talent. Featuring Andy McKibbin (Partner, Deloitte), Rory McFadden (Senior Analyst, Deloitte), Darren Burrows (Founder and CEO, Funds-A…

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S3: Episode 2 | Leadership Development: Trends and Future Outlook 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

In this episode, Wendy Austin sits down with Justin Urquhart Stewart, Co-Founder of Seven Investment Management and Business Commentator, Professor Gillian Armstrong, Associate Dean, Development and Partnerships (Domestic), Ulster University Business School and Kevin Kelly, Co-Owner of the Management and Leadership Network to explore leadership tre…

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S3: Episode 1 | What is the future for a sustainable higher education? 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

46:25

What is the future for a sustainable higher education? In this episode recorded live at the new Academy Restaurant (Ulster University), Wendy Austin speaks to Stephen Spinelli, President of Babson College, Tina Mc Kenzie, Chair, FSB, Roger Pollen, Head of External Affairs NI, FSB and Professor Mark Durkin, Executive Dean at the Ulster University Bu…

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Episode 24: Q&A with Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor, UT Austin and Dell Medical School 16:29

2y ago16:29

16:29

In partnership with IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin; and Professor in the Dell Medical School, Department of Neurology. Dr. Millán discusses technology advancements in cli…

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Episode 23: Q&A with Dr. Maria Giulia Preti, Research Staff Scientist, University of Geneva 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

In partnership with IEEE Signal Processing Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Maria Giulia Preti, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM SP EPFL-UNIGE Section Maître-Assistante, University of Geneva. Dr. Preti shares her research on functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and brain connectivity, and highlights the importance of…

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Episode 22: Q&A with Dr. Damien Coyle, UKRI Turing AI Fellow at Ulster University, UK 16:01

2y ago16:01

16:01

In partnership with IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Damien Coyle, UKRI Turing AI Fellow at Ulster University. Prof. Coyle highlights recent advancements in non-invasive brain-computer interfaces for therapeutic applications and the potential of wearable, AI-enabled neurotechnology.…

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Episode 21: Q&A with Erika Ross, Director, R&D Applied Research at Abbott Neuromodulation 11:38

2+ y ago11:38

11:38

In partnership with IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Erika Ross, Director, R&D Applied Research at Abbott Neuromodulation. Erika shares insights on her education and career path, looks at case studies in the technology space, and offers advice to students and young professionals intere…

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S2: Episode 5 | Demystifying Degree Apprenticeships 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

43:43

From bridging higher level skills gaps to improving organisational productivity, Degree Apprenticeships provide valuable opportunities to recruit new talent and upskill in key sectors of the economy. In this episode, host Wendy Austin speaks to Deborah Stevenson, People and Operations Director at PwC UK, Judith Wylie, Senior Lecturer at Ulster Univ…

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Episode 20: Q&A with Dr. Jerald Yoo, National University of Singapore 26:24

2+ y ago26:24

26:24

In partnership with IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Jerald Yoo, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, The N.1 Institute for Health at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Yoo shares insights on the benefits of advancing wearable health technology, particularly as it rela…

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S2: Episode 4 | Accelerate your Career with Postgraduate Study 41:45

3y ago41:45

41:45

From spotting gaps in our skills and knowledge to reinventing our careers entirely, the pandemic has prompted many of us to hit the pause button and reflect on our futures. Host Wendy Austin is joined by a number of remarkable UUBS alumni who have done amazing things following their time at UU. We hear about their interesting career journeys, perso…

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Episode 19: Q&A with Dr. Mark Stiles, National Institute of Standards and Technology 27:45

3y ago27:45

27:45

In partnership with IEEE Magnetics Society. In this episode, Mark Stiles, an active member of the IEEE Magnetics Society and a fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shares his insights on the society's work as it relates to neuroscience and brain-inspired computing technologies. Mark also offers his advice to students and yo…

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S2: Episode 3 | So She Did - Championing Female Entrepreneurs 37:03

3y ago37:03

37:03

Whilst positive strides have been made in new business creation in Northern Ireland in recent years, studies show that entrepreneurial activity is typically lower for females than males, with men three times more likely to start their own business than women. In this episode, Wendy Austin speaks to Chris Shannon, Student Enterprise & Entrepreneursh…

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S2: Episode 2 | Planning for a more resilient future 38:36

3y ago38:36

38:36

It's no secret that small-medium sized businesses form the backbone of the Northern Ireland economy, with family-run enterprises making up seventy-four percent of businesses across the region and contributing significantly to employment opportunities and the welfare of local communities. Wendy Austin is joined by Ian Smyth, Lecturer in Human Resour…

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S2: Episode 1 | Building a Highly Skilled Workforce for Economic Recovery 40:30

3y ago40:30

40:30

In the first episode of series two, Wendy Austin is joined by Diane Dodds, Minister for the Economy, John Healy (OBE), Vice President & Managing Director, Allstate NI and Professor Mark Durkin, Executive Dean at Ulster University Business School to discuss how increased investment in skills development and research and innovation will help power No…

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Episode 18: Q&A with Dr. Jose Carmena, University of California, Berkeley and Iota Biosciences 10:56

3+ y ago10:56

10:56

In this episode, Jose Carmena from UC Berkeley discusses his firsthand experiences moving from academia to launching the neuroscience startup Iota BioSciences. Jose informs on his company’s technology, provides insights on Neurotech evolution, and sheds light on challenges and opportunities in the technology space.…

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Episode 7 | Brexit Special 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

40:13

In this special edition podcast, hear sector-specific perspectives from NI business leaders; Stephen Kelly (UUBS Visiting Professor and Chief Executive, Manufacturing NI) Seamus Leheny (Policy Manager, Logistics UK), Aodhán Connolly (Director, NI Retail Consortium) and Dr Trevor Cadden (Senior Lecturer at UUBS) on the key implications on cross-bord…

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Episode 6 | Unlocking Creativity 35:54

3+ y ago35:54

35:54

The pandemic has challenged businesses across all sectors to think differently and create new value in imaginative ways. In this episode, Wendy Austin speaks to Natalie Nixon, President Creative Strategist at Figure8 Thinking and Author of the Creativity Leap and Dr Michael Brennan, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at UUBS about how creativi…

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Episode 17: Q&A with Dr. Cristin Welle, Associate Professor, University of Colorado 10:58

3+ y ago10:58

10:58

In this episode, Cristin Welle discusses her research that lies at the intersection between neural device technology and their implications in the nervous system. Having previously worked at the FDA focused on neural interface technology, Cristin provides valuable insights on entrepreneurial opportunities, regulatory issues, and the importance of p…

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Episode 5 | The Future of Tourism & Hospitality 43:01

3+ y ago43:01

43:01

Wendy Austin is joined by Ian Yeoman, Tourism Futurologist and Visiting Professor of Ulster University Business School, Marianne Hood, Chair of Institute of Hospitality NI and Una McMahon-Beattie, Head of Department for Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ulster University Business School to discuss the future of hospitality and tourism in light …

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Episode 4 | Women in Leadership 45:53

3+ y ago45:53

45:53

In this episode, Wendy Austin is joined by Professor Karise Hutchinson, UU Provost Coleraine (Professor of Leadership at UUBS) and a host of Northern Ireland’s most influential and innovative female business leaders; Roseann Kelly, CEO of Women in Business NI, Kirsty McManus, National Director of Institute of Directors NI and Ann McGregor, Chief Ex…

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Episode 3 | Adapting skills in a changing environment 39:09

4y ago39:09

39:09

Wendy Austin speaks to Jackie Henry, Senior Partner, Deloitte and UU Visiting Professor, Professor Gillian Armstrong, Director of Business Engagement at UUBS and Maneeza Aminy, CEO and Founder of Marvel Marketers about the profound impact the pandemic has had on the skills system, jobs and future of work. The podcast offers insight into the critica…

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Episode 2 | Innovate to Survive 43:54

4y ago43:54

43:54

Even during a global pandemic, businesses are still innovating and demonstrating their entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, Wendy Austin speaks to Dr Kristel Miller, Senior Lecturer at Ulster University Business School, Ciaran Doherty, General Manager of Huhtamaki Foodservice UK and Gareth Irvine, founder of Copeland Gin Distillery, who share r…

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Episode 1 | Leadership in a Virtual World 31:47

4y ago31:47

31:47

In this series, Ulster University Business School are diving deep into the world of Business in Northern Ireland and looking at how businesses are staying afloat in the current climate. In the inaugural Business of Possibility podcast, Wendy Austin examines Leadership in a Virtual World. Overnight, business owners and managers across the world were…

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Business of Possibility Podcast - Trailer 0:36

4y ago0:36

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A podcast series hosted by Wendy Austin and brought to you by Ulster University Business School. Wendy will be diving deep into the world of Business in Northern Ireland and looking at how businesses are staying afloat in the current climate. Even in a global pandemic, businesses are still innovating and demonstrating their entrepreneurial spirit. …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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S3: Episode 4 | Empowering Talent 38:58

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Episode 25: Q&A with Behnaz Ghoraani, Professor and I-SENSE Fellow, Florida Atlantic University 14:16

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S3: Episode 3 | Degree Apprenticeships: Unlocking Tomorrow's Talent 32:10

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S3: Episode 2 | Leadership Development: Trends and Future Outlook 36:05

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S3: Episode 1 | What is the future for a sustainable higher education? 46:25

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Episode 24: Q&A with Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor, UT Austin and Dell Medical School 16:29

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Episode 23: Q&A with Dr. Maria Giulia Preti, Research Staff Scientist, University of Geneva 13:27

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Episode 22: Q&A with Dr. Damien Coyle, UKRI Turing AI Fellow at Ulster University, UK 16:01

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Episode 21: Q&A with Erika Ross, Director, R&D Applied Research at Abbott Neuromodulation 11:38

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S2: Episode 5 | Demystifying Degree Apprenticeships 43:43

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Episode 20: Q&A with Dr. Jerald Yoo, National University of Singapore 26:24

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S2: Episode 4 | Accelerate your Career with Postgraduate Study 41:45

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Episode 19: Q&A with Dr. Mark Stiles, National Institute of Standards and Technology 27:45

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S2: Episode 3 | So She Did - Championing Female Entrepreneurs 37:03

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S2: Episode 2 | Planning for a more resilient future 38:36

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S2: Episode 1 | Building a Highly Skilled Workforce for Economic Recovery 40:30

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Episode 18: Q&A with Dr. Jose Carmena, University of California, Berkeley and Iota Biosciences 10:56

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Episode 7 | Brexit Special 40:13

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Episode 6 | Unlocking Creativity 35:54

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Episode 17: Q&A with Dr. Cristin Welle, Associate Professor, University of Colorado 10:58

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Episode 5 | The Future of Tourism & Hospitality 43:01

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Episode 4 | Women in Leadership 45:53

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Episode 3 | Adapting skills in a changing environment 39:09

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Episode 2 | Innovate to Survive 43:54

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Episode 1 | Leadership in a Virtual World 31:47

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Business of Possibility Podcast - Trailer 0:36

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