The Developing Practice Podcast - University of Liverpool

In this podcast we discuss the concept of servant leadership and how it leads to great things in individuals and teams.Guest Hans Brown – Executive Platform Owner, BNY Mellon and University of Liverpool Alumnus Hans Brown has worked for BNY Mellon in Europe, APAC and North America. Hans has held several senior roles at BNY Mellon including Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology for Corporate Trust and Depository Receipts: CIO of Corporate Engineering and the Global Head of Strategic Partnership s and Innovation.  Hans grew up in Liverpool and is a proud alumnus of the University having studied Civil and Structural Engineering. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.comReading ListSimon Sinek, Start with WhyServant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard And Renee Broadwell

In this podcast myself and guest host Alison Fernandes we chat with Chiedza Ikpeh about black history month and the importance of creating space for dialogue on the subject. Guest Chiedza Ikpeh Chiedza is a Consultant, Speaker, and Co-Founder of the RARA Education Project CIC; her expertise as an EDI consultant, PhD researcher in Education Studies, and Multi-Academy Trust Trustee Director prioritises the advancement of race equity across the education landscape and beyond. Chiedza’s academic background includes a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Human Resource Management, and a PGCE in Secondary Education. Her current PhD research examines the barriers and enablers impacting the career progression of Black women teachers across the UK, with aims of identifying intersectional actions and interventions towards widening the participation of Black women across the secondary education space. Guest Host: Alison Fernandes is the Events Coordinator for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network and a Learning & Teaching Support Officer in the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Sue Beckingham and Peter Hartley about the future of GenAI in Higher Education. Sue Beckingham is an Associate Professor, National Teaching Fellow and Learning and Teaching Lead in Computing at Sheffield Hallam University. She is also a Certified Management and Business Educator, a Senior Fellow of the HEA, a Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association, and a Visiting Fellow at Edge Hill University. Her research interests include social media for learning and the use of technology to enhance active learning and teaching; and has published and presented this work nationally and internationally as an invited keynote speaker. She is a co-founder of the international #LTHEchat 'Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Twitter Chat'. Now based in Scotland, Peter Hartley is freelance Higher Education Consultant, and Visiting Professor at Edge Hill University, following previous roles as Professor of Education Development at Bradford and Professor of Communication at Sheffield Hallam. As National Teaching Fellow since 2000, he has promoted new technology across higher and further education, and his current projects include programme assessment, group communication, visual thinking, and the educational applications of Generative AI. His most recent publication is co-editor of the new SEDA/Routledge text on Using Generative AI effectively in Higher Education (June, 2024). The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠ Recommended Reading: Beckingham, S., Lawrence, J., Powell, S. and Hartley, P.  (2024) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education. Routledge. Chan, C.K.Y. and Collotron, T. (2024) Generative AI in Higher Education: The ChatGPT Effect. Routledge. Furze, L. (2024) Practical AI Strategies: Engaging with Generative AI in Education. Amba Press. Marr, B. (2024) Generative AI in Practice: 100+ amazing ways generative artificial intelligence is changing business and society. Wiley. Mollick, E. (2024) Co-intelligence: Living and working with AI. WHAllen. Wolfram, S. (2023) What is ChatGPT doing and why does it work . Wolfram Media Inc. Jisc (2024)) Student perceptions of generative AI. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/student-perceptions-of-generative-ai

In this making an impact special for 2024 we chat with Cat and Alison about how to get your research the audience it deserves. Guests Alison is Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She has 16 years' PR experience. She joined the University of Liverpool in March 2023 and before that worked in a range of organisations across Merseyside, including Tate Liverpool. With an in-house and agency background, she has worked in a variety of sectors including arts & culture, local authority, retail and charity. Cat is Media Relations Manager for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Cat gained her PhD in the Department of Communication and Media from the University of Liverpool in 2019 and has more than a decade of experience of working in media relations across a range of sectors including politics, policing and higher education. Guest Host Sarah Boardman (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and a 2nd year PhD student in Infection Neuroscience. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this making an impact special for 2024 we chat with Tina about crafting effective outreach strategies to navigate and excel in your academic or non-academic career. Guest Tina Persson, Ph.D., is a Career & Leadership Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur whose creativity, confidence, and tenacity have earned her a reputation as a dynamic leader. She is also a sought-after speaker who has had the opportunity to facilitate workshops and seminars that provide advocacy to Ph.D. professionals and early-career researchers alike. A successful businesswoman with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, she proudly serves as the Founder of Passage2Pro AB, Aptahem AB, a biotech start-up, featured in over 20 scientific publications, inventor of 2 scientific patents, and the host of the Ph.D. Career Stories podcast. After spending nearly two decades in academia, Tina entered the staffing industry, where she gained eight years of expertise working as a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer. Strategically combining her multifaceted experience, she empowers researchers to pave their way to a smooth transition from the academic world to a fulfilling business-driven career. She has assisted hundreds of researchers across Sweden and worldwide in launching new careers. When she isn't coaching, you can find this passionate professional working in the CrossFit gym; before that, she was a Fitness Instructor at the LesMills Concept.  Guest Host Izzy Kevan (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and a first year PhD student investigating the role of microbiome in nutricosmetic induced changes in wellbeing and cortical activity. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Reading:·         Webpage – www.passage2pro.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipcoachtinapersson/ Podcast – www.phdcareerstories.com My Career Book - https://www.passage2pro.com/order-book

In this making an impact special for 2024 myself and guest host Sarah Ellis the PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead chat with Alice about the challenges of reproducibility in research and how to enhance the impact of research by promoting open research practices. Guest Dr Alice Howarth (she/her) completed her PhD in cellular and molecular physiology in 2016 before working in several post-doc posts at the University of Liverpool. Now she works with the UK Reproducibility Network at the University of Liverpool to improve research culture and open and transparent research practices.   Guest Host Sarah Ellis (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and the recipient of Newton Bequest Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. Her current thesis working title is ‘Lexical Metamorphism of the Picaresque: Mapping Crisis, Criminality and the Castilian Question through its Evolving Identity’. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠ Recommended Reading: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/library/research-data-management/essentials/data-protection-and-reproducibility/ https://www.ukrn.org/open-research-programme/ https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-research/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0021

In this podcast we chat with Catherine about her motivation to set up a new women’s network at the University of Liverpool and what that looks like in practice. Guest background Catherine Durose is Professor of Public Policy and has been Co-Director of the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place since 2022. Catherine is an established institutional leader on equality, diversity and inclusion, and is convenor of Women@Liverpool a staff equality network by and for academic women. She acts as a mentor to early career researchers across a range of initiatives. Catherine loves running and hiking, her 2023 obsession is the podcast about old books, Backlisted. She lives in Manchester with her young daughter. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠ Recommended Reading: Using Wikipedia to champion equality with Dr Jess Wade - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/l96XfOZbqHb

In this podcast we chat with Steve Dunkley, about his experience of developing his own atomic habits for better wellbeing. Guest background Had a love of understanding human behaviours since my university days (Studied Psychology at Manchester University 1983-86). Became interested in Sigmund Freud and over the years have retained an interest in Psychoanalysis (despite the fact that I don’t understand all of it – see Jacques Lacan!). My early working career as an ergonomist in the steel industry in the 1990’s introduced me to health and safety and I was perhaps naively always bemused by the number of serious injuries and fatalities that occurred at work – “how could this happen?”. At that time I became involved in a behavioural safety programme so that introduced me to a number of behaviour theories. I have also had an ongoing interest in the self-help/improvement world. As a teen I read “Awaken the giant within” by Tony Robbins but was guilty of not putting theory into practice! My interest was renewed boxing day 2022 when, after a heavy day of indulging and feeling generally chubby and unfit I started looking to the world of self-improvement again to get out of the rut I felt I was in. Searching through YouTube, Atomic habits was the first book summary I came across. My safety career spanned about 10 years in heavy industry and I joined the University as an assistant safety adviser in 2003, moving into the role of University Safety Adviser in 2012. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com Recommended Reading: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change - https://amzn.eu/d/giHYg14 Tiny habits,  BJ Fogg - https://tinyhabits.com/ High performance by Jake Humphreys/Damian Hughes - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Atomic Habits, James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits The 5am Club, Robin Sharma - https://amzn.eu/d/1PNORhM Be your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy - https://amzn.eu/d/03zihuk How to Fail Podcast, Elizabeth Day - https://www.elizabethday.org/how-to-fail-book

In this podcast we chat with Charlie Reis, about his experience of using Ai in Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Charlie Reis is Director of the Educational Development Unit for Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. His role is to support staff to improve the student learning experience through all EA/AdvanceHE related initiatives, mainly directing and delivering the PGCert as well as ensuring that it is a model of pedagogy for staff. He also contributes to the realisation of the University’s strategic objectives in terms of learning and teaching and does much work with communities of practice and educational leadership. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠ and music from ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

In this special podcast episode recorded live at the University of Liverpool's first ever Change Symposium,  we chat with Dominic Ventre, Emma Carter-Brown and Jennifer Davies about the key elements to creating sustainable change. Dominic Ventre is an experienced professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in Higher Education. His expertise lies in enhancing the student experience and providing support across various professional services and academic departments. Dominic has successfully contributed to projects like the Student Records System and Student Data Systems Programmes, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges and large change programmes. Dominic is committed to improving staff and student experiences using digital tools to support student success and making a positive impact on students and staff.   Emma Carter-Brown is Head of Education and Student Experience for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and has been working at UoL for 6 years. Prior to that, she spent 9 years at the University of Manchester, ultimately as Deputy Head of Operations and Head of Admissions of a school. She switched to a career in HE management mid-career, starting as an administrative assistant at the University of Salford, after almost a decade of Customer Service leadership in the private sector. She is particularly passionate about student welfare and support, and her guilty pleasure is regulatory compliance. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ References: Rogers, E.M. (2003) Diffusion of innovations / Everett M. Rogers. 5th ed. New York: Free Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uc7yZH6eU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCRNZe0tNDs&t=45s https://www.amazon.co.uk/7Cs-Consulting-Mick-Cope/dp/0273645110 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Kate about neurodivergence and the importance of understanding this is relation to supporting learners. As an educational developer, Kate’s work centres around curriculum enhancement, with an increasing focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the curriculum. Kate sits on the University's Culture and Student Experience Subgroup, working towards achieving the Race Equality Charter. She supports processes such as Periodic Review, new module/programme development, and TESTA, both via active involvement in existing processes and through developmental work on the curriculum processes themselves. Kate supports educational innovation and best practice through research and dissemination via: events, communities of practice, case studies, workshops, and guidance material, and, together with Professor Gita Sedghi, Dr Zainab Hussain and Dr Monica Chavez, with input from UoL staff and students, co-created the University's Inclusive Curriculum Tool. Kate recently ran an Inclusive Curriculum workshop at AdvanceHE's EDI 2023 Conference with colleagues Laura Blundell, David Watson, and Student Presenter Duong Tran. She contributes to UoL committees, working groups, and task and finish groups as requested. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading list for UoL staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Iwan about his new role as Head of Careers and Employability at the University of Liverpool and the vision he has to develop the service over the coming years. As the Director of Careers and Employability, Iwan provides the strategic leadership and vision for an inclusive, impactful and digitally-enabled careers offer at the University of Liverpool. The aim is to develop a fully embedded employability vision that supports all students through their curriculum; to create an exciting and impactful extracurricular offer that engages students, encouraging them to try new things and make positive connections; and to create an open, friendly and accessible space for all students to easily benefit from expert careers support in our sector-leading Career Studio, staffed by our own amazing student Career Coaches.  Previous roles include working as an Employability Business Partner (and Careers Adviser!) at The University of Liverpool and Careers Adviser at Liverpool Hope University offering expert advice and guidance to students and graduates. Prior to this, Iwan has 10 years experience working with primary, secondary and post-16 FE children and young people in a range of settings including formal educational environments as well as community-based outreach. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Sophie about how to get creative with your evaluation techniques and ways to ensure you can evidence and evaluate the impact that is embedded throughout your research projects. Dr Sophie Morris has over 10 years of experience in public engagement and is an accredited educator in the higher education sector. After completing a PhD in Cancer Immunotherapies Sophie went on to develop her skills in science communication, public engagement and research impact in various roles. Current work includes public engagement consultancy projects and designing and delivering public engagement training for different organisations across the UK and beyond. Sophie also works as an independent evaluator for Universities and third sector organisations. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Jo Meehan about delivering impactful research with public and third sector organisations, and creating a ‘Golden Thread’ between academic research and its real-world impacts. Professor Meehan's research centres on modern slavery in supply chains, social value in public procurement, and corporate power. Her work explores the commercial practices that allow social inequalities and environmental harm to persist, and crucially, what might be done to enable systemic change. Her work has won numerous international awards and she has been described in the business press as “one of the UK’s most influential procurement academics”. Jo is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and she leads on the journal’s ’business-not-as-usual’ research. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Elizabeth and Caroline about becoming confident in talking to non-academic partners about your research to enable business and industry collaborations. Elizabeth is a coach and consultant with over 15 years' experience in researcher development. Her main focus is on academic leadership / career coaching and research culture. She has also worked as an innovation consultant, brokering partnerships between large engineering companies and SMEs or researchers, and as an analytical chemist in the Pharma industry. Elizabeth brings a strong understanding of how support and interventions at individual, team and organisational level can help to embed a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, where people can grow and develop. Caroline gained her twenty years’ experience facilitating teams and delivering skills training whilst working in academia, bioscience, educational charity and hi-tech sectors. Caroline started her 'entrepreneurial adventure' in 2011 as Broad Associates Ltd delivering interactive workshops that develop communication and collaboration skills. Caroline also works with businesses providing process improvement and knowledge management consultancy. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Tim about his recent start as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Liverpool and his thoughts about leading strategy development. Professor Tim Jones has recently taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool.  He joins Liverpool from the University of Birmingham where he has held the post of Provost and Vice-Principal since September 2016, leading several, strategically important institutional projects, most notably the establishment of the University of Birmingham Dubai including a new state-of-the-art campus which opened in 2022, and the development of the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus. His current portfolio includes a range of other strategic responsibilities including annual planning, capital planning, regional engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Warren about his recent Learning and Teaching Fellowship awarded for his innovative development of stress busting workshops to support student wellbeing. Warren Donnellan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. Warren’s teaching and research focuses on lifespan psychology, with a particular focus on resilience and dementia care. He has built a strong reputation for providing outstanding pastoral support for students. This culminated in him recently being awarded a Learning, Teaching and Student Experience team Award and a prestigious Learning and Teaching Fellowship. He is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we discuss Raheela, Melody, Eleanor and Wajeeha’s work that explores how we identify the blind spots in EDI efforts to more effectively support academics sitting at the intersection of minority identities. Dr Wajeeha Aziz is a senior Lecturer in the Department of Medical Education in Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) at the University of Sussex. She is a medical doctor and involved in teaching and leading postgraduate taught courses at BSMS. Having worked previously as research fellow , Wajeeha has vast experience in life science research and has published in several peer reviewed journals in the field of Neuroscience. Her current research and scholarship explore co-designing inclusive curriculum, de-colonising medical education and enhancing student experience through active engagement. Wajeeha is EDI and inclusive curriculum lead for postgraduate taught courses at BSMS. Dr Raheela Awais is a Lecturer and programme director of the integrated master’s in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool. She is also a deputy chair of the University’s Race Equality Charter -Self Assessment team. Born in Pakistan and obtained her doctorate from Japan, Raheela brings her multicultural experience to embed diversity and inclusivity in students’ learning experience which are reflected in her novel assessment methods, PGR training framework for inclusive laboratory-based teaching, student-staff partnership etc. She has received several University and Faculty awards in recognition of her contributions. Raheela has a professional interest in engaging regional health and industrial partners to develop personalized placement opportunities to enable students to gain work experience who normally struggle to access such placement settings. She has received internal and external funding to work in partnership with students to explore if the principles of EDI are reflected in our curriculum. As a Deputy chair of REC-SAT she advocates the importance of exploring the intersection of minority-racialized identities to promote a truly inclusive culture. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Russell about his work as a resilience coach and the dangers of burnout. Russell Harvey has had a 20+ year career in Learning, Leadership and Organisational Development and has specialised around Resilience and VUCA for the past 15 years. One of the dimensions of Resilience is “Purpose” and Russell’s is “to positively affect 100 000 people by the year 2025.” Russell has had permanent roles in the Public, Private and Mutual Sectors, across a broad spectrum of industries and describes himself as a Facilitator and Coach. He supports leaders who feel like they are wading through treacle to rediscover their mojo. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Guest Website Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Roma about her inspirational engineering career and how this has developed into becoming an author and broadcaster. We ask Roma what she’s learnt about dealing with professional and personal pressures and challenges, and how she is now inspiring future generations. Roma Agrawal MBE is an award-winning engineer, author and broadcaster. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers - including The Shard - she has left an indelible mark on London's landscape during her 15 year career in construction. Roma is an inspiring promoter of engineering and technical careers to young people, particularly under-represented groups. As an engineering story-teller, Roma presents documentaries, hosts the podcast Building Stories and has written several books. Her first book Built: The Hidden Stories Behind our Structures was published to glowing reviews in 2018 and her children's book ‘How Was That Built?’, the stories behind awesome structures, was published in 2022. Her new book ‘Nuts and Bolts – small inventions that changed the world (in a big way)’, explores seven building-blocks of engineering that have come to underpin the world: the nail, spring, wheel, lens, magnet, string and pump. Roma examines how these inventions have led to more intricate technologies, from dishwashers to spacesuits to breast pumps. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Guest Website Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Matt about his role as Chair of the University’s Education for Sustainable Development working group and how the working group is supporting colleagues from across the University of Liverpool to embed sustainability within their curriculum. Matt Murphy is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering Design, and Director of Education, in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is a metallurgist by background, with a PhD and 12-year technical research career in the additive manufacture (3D printing) of metals. For the last 14 years Matt has concentrated primarily on learning & teaching, and has held several leadership positions in the School of Engineering with special responsibility for curricular and pedagogic reform. Matt teaches a range of courses in design, materials science & manufacturing, but most enjoys leading the group design project modules. He establishes and supervises a broad range of student projects in fields such as energy from waste; urban farming; sustainable energy & transport; veterinary healthcare; circular economy; and the hyperlocal recycling of thermoplastics. In recent years Matt has focused on developing authentic learning and assessment experiences, in partnership with industry, that seek to replicate professional practice within undergraduate programmes. Matt is Chair of the University Education for Sustainable Development Working Group; has been a collaborator in the CDIO Initiative (cdio.org) for 16 years, and a member of its International Governing Council for 12 years. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, about leading a UK Higher Education Institution through a time of significant change. Professor Dame Janet Beer is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, having formerly been Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University. She was awarded a Damehood for services to higher education and equality and diversity in the New Year’s Honours list 2018. Janet is a member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council and chairs its Assurance Board. She is a member of the boards of Universities UK, the Russell Group, N8 Research Partnership and the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit. She took up a three-year term of office as the International Policy Lead for Universities UK in August 2020. Janet is a member of the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter Board, Sciontec Board and the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board. She has an established record of research and scholarship in late nineteenth and early twentieth century American literature and culture. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Jill about her work with Flexible Work Solutions to support colleagues working in Higher Education to understand how to create an inclusive environment by understanding micro-aggressions and by being an active bystander. Jill is CEO/Managing Director of Flexible Work Solutions Limited, a small business that offers a range of training, consultancy and practical tools to address EDI issues. The company offers expert advice and guidance on a range of topics, including promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, inclusive leadership and addressing workplace bullying and harassment. At present, Jill is focusing largely on issues relating to race and gender, particularly addressing bias and micro-aggressions, as well as promoting allyship and being an active bystander. Jill has over twenty-five years’ experience working in this area of work, including more than 10 years running her own business. She has delivered training and consultancy at more than 100 organisations, mainly within higher education, and is currently developing online versions of her courses and creating additional publications to reach an even wider audience via her new business, Inclusion Solutions Ltd. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Karishma about her role as Race Equality Officer at the University of Liverpool and we hear about some of her recent work to coordinate the University’s Race Equality Charter application. As Race Equality Officer, Karishma works to embed race equality in the University’s policies, practices and communications; building a community in which all staff and students feel able to contribute and develop their knowledge and skills to the full. Her primary focuses include coordinating the development of the University’s Race Equality Charter (REC) application and Action Plan, and supporting its implementation at an institutional and local level. In addition, she identifies and promotes best practice in race equality through knowledge sharing, developing and delivering training and online resources, and supporting staff development activity. Prior to joining the University, Karishma’s professional background is rooted in the student movement; covering student democracy and campaigning, training and development, and liberation. She is a member of the Diversity Drivers at the North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT), and External Trustee at the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU). The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Sue about leading academic development in dynamic higher education international settings. Dr Susan Bolt (PFHEA) is Head of Academic Development at the University of Liverpool in the UK, where she leads a team that was recognised as finalists in the 2021 Global Academic Development Good Practice Awards for their integrated approach to developing teaching and scholarship. Dr Bolt is the Director of Studies for the Liverpool Online Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice which is accredited by Advance HE and delivered globally. Dr Bolt’s passion for leading academic development in HE is underpinned by her prior work experiences and doctoral study in which she investigated professional development in dynamic environments. Prior to moving to the UK at the end of 2016, Dr Bolt worked at Edith Cowan University and Curtin University in Western Australia. Prior to working in HE, Dr Bolt held a senior role in the Western Australian Department of Education and had extensive experience as a curriculum consultant, and educator. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com.

In this podcast we chat with Jan and Chris about their work with our technicians at the University of Liverpool. Jan Brett has been in technical services for over twenty-five years. She was a technical team leader at Liverpool University for nearly fourteen years and has been in post as Technical Development and Planning officer here for just over two years. Jan also chairs the Liverpool University Technical Network and loves all things technician related! Jan was recently made a Fellow of the Institute of Science and Technology. She is a registered Chartered Scientist with the Science Council and has been recently trained as a registration application assessor. She also takes an active role in peer reviewing Technician Commitment Action plans from other organisations across the UK. Jan is married and has two children; her son is now a technician at Liverpool University as well! She has a sprollie dog called Fizz, loves dog walks and being at the beach. She also loves swimming and dancing and is part of an adult dance troupe at Phoenix Dance and Drama in Upton Wirral; where her daughter also dances. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we discuss Catherine and Anna’s work developing academic practices to widen participation and reflect on how the principles of their practice can be transferred to other disciplines. Dr Catherine Queen is a Lecturer in Planning in the Department of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Sciences. Having worked in private practice for 30 years as a Town Planner and Environmental Planner, Catherine has a particular focus on practice led teaching through engaging her students with real world projects and working with external partners. Her previous research has focussed on marginality, stigma and the representation of seldom-heard voices in Planning and Catherine is keen to train future Planning professionals who can work with, and for, the public by expanding her student’s knowledge beyond their own lived experience to create inclusive and accessible places. Dr Anna Smielewska has joined the Virology team as a consultant in 2021 and has been the Clinical Director for Infection and Immunity since 2022. Anna’s main interest is in infections in the Immunosuppressed and Paediatrics and she provides Virology cover for both Clatterbridge and Alder Hey. She has an appointment as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, furthering research in Virology in general, as well as these specific areas. Anna is keen to expand the I&I diagnostic range, meeting new challenges and emerging infections through collaborations with other centres, academia and industry, delivering the best service to our patients. Anna’s other interest is teaching, and she is currently completing her PGCAP course with the University of Liverpool, with a view of bringing these transferrable skills into her role as Clinical Director. Outside of work, Anna has two daughters, two cats, a partner who is also a Virologist, and practises yoga and Body Combat. She is looking forward to finding out more about her local community, having moved to the area during the pandemic. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we discuss Amal’s work to decolonise the curriculum in international politics and reflect on how the principles of her practice can be transferred to other disciplines. Dr Amal Abu-Bakare is a lecturer in the politics of race and decolonial studies at the University of Liverpool and a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales’ International Centre for Policing & Security. She is a former doctoral student at Aberystwyth University’s Department of International Politics who successfully defended her thesis on 6 November 2020. As a Saudi-born Nigerian dual citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom, Abu-Bakare is interested in all things international, particularly food and politics. Her current research profile remains centred on using anti-colonial IR theory to explore how North American and European political/security institutions continue to empower racially configured exclusions and terror. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Jen, Gemma and Jason about their recent Sir Alistair Pilkington Award for Teaching Excellence awarded for their development of Life Sciences students’ digital fluency and employability at scale through the design and implementation of authentic assessment. Jen Delaney is a Lead Career Consultant in the careers and employability team. She works with academics to embed employability onto the curriculum across the faculty of Health and Life Sciences and develops extra-curricular opportunities for students to enhance their employability. Jen is also involved in the Unlock your Potential (UP) inclusion offer within Careers & Employability, which aims to develop career management skills to specific student groups to level the playing field as they plan for their future employment. Gemma Wattret is a lecturer in Microbiology and Programme Director for the BSc Microbiology at the School of Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Gemma is on a Teaching and Scholarship pathway and has experience of teaching across all years of study. Gemma’s research interests are in Skills Development, Inclusivity and Widening Participation. Jason Steers is a Communications and Engagement Project Officer within the careers and employability team. Part of Jason’s role is working with the range of digital employability tools that the University of Liverpool has access to in order to ensure that all students have sufficient access to these during their time at university and beyond. These include Handshake and Shortlist.Me, both of which were utilised within this assessment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Vikki about her recent Learning and Teaching Fellowship awarded for her innovative development of blended practice-based learning placements. Vikki Barnes-Brown is a lecturer and lead practice placement tutor within the Occupational Therapy Programme at the School pf Health Sciences. She started her career working for the NHS, as an occupational therapist within adult services before moving to community paediatrics, as an occupational therapist, service manager and clinical lead. Working predominantly with children aged 0-19 years with a range of conditions and providing operational management to the therapy service. Vikki moved to the University 9 years ago. Practice placements has been a large part of her role and she is currently the national chair of the Practice Placement Tutors Forum for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Terry, John,  Ahmed, Severina and Dane about their team’s recent Sir Alistair Pilkington Award for Teaching Excellence awarded for their development of online student exchange opportunities through Collaborative Online International Learning, or COIL, projects. Terry McNulty is Professor of Management and Corporate Governance at the University of Liverpool Management School and Associate Dean (International). He has a track record of research excellence and institutional leadership developed over three decades in Russell Group Universities and Schools of Business and Management Studies (Liverpool, Leeds and Warwick).  John Green is the ULMS Study Abroad & Internationalisation Officer and has been working in the field of International Education since 2013; starting out as an International Strategy intern and latterly an International Projects Coordinator for Manchester Metropolitan University before joining the Management School in 2017 and completing his Masters in Public Administration and obtaining a qualification Project Management.  Dr Dane Anderton is the Director of ULMS MBA Programmes and Director of Studies for the Liverpool MBA. Dane manages the strategic and operational aspects of the MBA to ensure that students have the best possible student journey whilst studying at ULMS. Dane works with a number of researchers and teaching faculty who input and deliver on our MBA. He is also responsible for the MBA's role in maintaining triple accreditation for the Management School (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). Dr Severina Cartwright is a Lecturer in Marketing, the Global Opportunities Academic Lead for the University of Liverpool Management School and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is also Freeman of the City of London and Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors.  Dr. Ahmed Al-Abdin is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Programme Director for BA Marketing at The University of Liverpool Management School. He specialises in branding, services research, health marketing and internationalisation aimed to enhancing the student experience and school/University strategic outcomes. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Gemma about her recent Learning and Teaching Fellowship awarded for her innovative micro-learning approach to teaching. Gemma Ahearne is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool. She joined the university in 2019 on a University Teacher contract before being retained as a lecturer. Gemma has also held a lectureship at LJMU and was a part time lecturer at Leeds Beckett university. Gemma lives on the Wirral with her husband and 4 dogs. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Rachel and Natalie about strategic change and, even though change is often difficult, how it can be managed using the right methodology. Rachel Parkes has worked in project management for over 15 years with experience in local government working on education and regeneration projects and programmes and then more recently spending the last 9 years at the University of Liverpool. Rachel joined the University to project manage the student experience set up of the London campus before getting involved in business improvement projects within Student Administration and Support and leading the first Wellbeing Strategy and Wellbeing Week project. Rachel’s current role is Head of Project and Programme Management which involves developing the methodology for project and programmes, acting as a change manager for projects and supporting the team of project professionals in managing change. Rachel loves all things project and still gets chance to get stuck in when needed like the recent CAMPUS Shield COVID response and recovery project which received national recognition and was shortlisted for an APM award. Natalie Carpenter has worked at the University of Liverpool for three years after completing her undergraduate degree at the institution. Natalie’s first role was as a Graduate Trainee which gave her the opportunity to work in four different areas across the organisation and gain an understanding of the wide range of support professional services colleagues offer. During this time Natalie contributed to projects around recruitment, outreach and sustainability, and enjoyed the opportunity to work with colleagues to deliver improvements for staff and students. This influenced Natalie’s decision to join the Strategic Change department as a Project Support Officer, where she is currently working on the PS Futures Programme. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact special podcast we chat with Andrew Borland and Prof Daniel Arribas-Bel about how University led research and innovation is transforming Cities. Anthony is the Senior Partnerships and Innovation Manager and professional services lead for the institutional digital research and knowledge exchange theme. He supports the institutional digital theme academic leads to deliver the themes ambition across UoL. Andrew Borland is the Commercialisation Manager at the Virtual Engineering Centre and Industrial Engagement Manager in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, UoL). Prof Dani Arribas-Bel is the Deputy Programme Director in Urban Analytics and ESRC Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding networking in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: TBC Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding networking in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: TBC Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Ellie about the shift to teaching online through lockdown and the lasting impact this will have on teaching and learning in higher education. Ellie Dommett is a Reader in Neuroscience at King’s College London and the deputy director of their highly successful BSc Psychology degree. After completing a PhD at Sheffield University and a post-doctoral role at Oxford University, she started her academic career at the Open University where she developed a passion for high quality online and distance education as well as evidence-based teaching. She joined King’s in 2015 as a Senior Lecturer where she actively researches both within neuroscience and education. Her education research interests focus on student and staff experiences of digital education, with a focus on digital skills and neurodiversity. In her spare time she enjoys running long distances, her camper van and looking after a retired greyhound called Pearl. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Craig about the challenges facing anatomy education and the attempts being made to increase its inclusivity. Craig Humphreys is a lecturer in anatomy at the University of Liverpool based in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC). He began his career as a teaching assistant in anatomy at the University of Glasgow before moving to the University of Liverpool in 2015 as an anatomy demonstrator and part-time PhD student. Craig is currently the module organizer for the introduction to anatomy module for the Anatomy and Human Biology degree as well as the HARC lead for Health Sciences. The main aspect of his role as a lecturer is introducing students to anatomical concepts and how they will benefit their future practice and education. Craig is a keen chef, plant dad and amateur yoga enthusiast. Having grown up in Glasgow and a passionate football fan, he feels right at home in Liverpool where he lives with his fiancée. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List  Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Dom and Charlotte about working with academics to integrate employability and sustainable development into the curriculum. Charlotte Ford is Lead Career Consultant in Careers & Employability. Her responsibilities include leading a team of careers professionals with the aim of embedding employability across the Faculty of Science & Engineering. She believes that taking employability directly to the students through embedded activity and assessment in curricula solves the accessibility challenge that many students face. Charlotte is also involved in the Unlock your Potential (UP) inclusion offer within Careers & Employability, which aims to develop career management skills to specific student groups to level the playing field as they plan for their future employment. Dominique Mansley is an Employability Officer for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She supports the development and implementation of employability activities across the faculty. She is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encouraging all students to realise their potential. Dominique is enthusiastic about using tech to create gamified learning opportunities and shaping curriculum design to promote Education for Sustainable Development initiatives. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List  Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Zena Everett, Coach and Author of The Crazy Busy Cure, about how leaders need to manage time, focus and attention – their own and their teams. Zena Everett is a leadership coach and speaker on time management and careers. After starting and running a successful recruitment business for 15 years she did a master’s degree in organisational psychology and career management, then qualified in coaching psychology.  As well as individual leadership coaching, she runs in-house Aspiring Leaders programmes. Her first book, Mind Flip: Take the Fear out of Your Career is now in its third edition.  Her second, The Crazy Busy Cure, was an Amazon category best seller.  You can get more acquainted with Zena’s work by going to her YouTube channel and her website.  Zena lives in London with her family and spends her summers in West Cork. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-gb&login=1#98ddc35a-fdd8-4b96-8212-130ee51b62e0 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding networking in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: TBC Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Jan about her successful Sir Alistair Pilkington Award for her Digital Inquiry Project that sought to impact the student experience through the development of student’s digital skills and knowledge. Jan Jobling has held a lectureship in Philosophy at The University of Liverpool since 2018. Her academic interests are interdisciplinary and based on the interface between philosophy, religion and ethics. She has developed a strong interest in the scholarship of learning and teaching and pedagogical development, spurred on during the pandemic by the online pivot and ‘turn to the digital’. This built upon former innovative work seeking to integrate further digital fluency into the Philosophy curriculum, for which she was awarded the Faculty’s Sir Alastair Pilkington Award in Learning and Teaching in 2021. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#6b56ba64-630a-4c6b-8216-7605584f8ba5 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Richard Benjamin about his role as Head of the International Slavery Museum, his Visiting Professorship with the School of History, Languages and Cultures at the University of Liverpool and his plans for the next two years. Richard is Visiting Professor in Slavery and Public Engagement in the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Liverpool. He is on secondment from his role as Head of the International Slavery Museum at National Museums Liverpool, and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of International Slavery. Richard gained a degree in Community and Race Relations at Edge Hill College and completed an MA and PhD in Archaeology at the University of Liverpool. In 2002 he was a Visiting Research Scholar at the W.E.B. DuBois Institute of African and African American Research, Harvard University. He is a Trustee of the Anthony Walker Foundation and a member of Everton Football Club External Equality Advisory Group. Richard is a Board member of the European Museum Forum and on the Editorial Board for MONITOR: Global Intelligence on Racism magazine. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#f1274902-e10b-4962-b0e9-102f05b4f558 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Irene about about how organisations can set, design and deliver their equality objectives. Irene Afful has had a hugely successful career to date including becoming the first ever black female Inspector in the history of Merseyside Police. Her career incorporated critical incident management, professional standards, child protection, community engagement and serious crime investigations as a Detective Inspector with the Force. In addition to her core role, Irene successfully led positive action initiatives to address under-representation of minority groups within the service which were recognised nationally. She worked as a consultant for the College of Policing advancing equality and diversity on the national stage. During this time Irene received many accolades and commendations and was featured in a local history book, ‘Liverpool Black Pioneers’. Irene holds a Master’s degree in Police Leadership and is a published author of academic research concerning equality, diversity & inclusion, a subject she has had a lifelong passion for and lived experience. Irene is now an award-winning businesswoman and specialist in the field of diversity, equality & inclusion. She is the Founder & Director of Ametrine Coaching & Consultancy where she pursues her passion for diversity and inclusion, supporting businesses and individuals to be more effective by offering a variety of tools, bespoke workshops, personal and group coaching and consultancy services. Her clients include an array of public and private sector businesses nationally and globally as well as educational institutions. Irene is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker, performing at a vast array of business and educational events, including being a TEDx speaker. Irene also sits on the Board of Directors at Professional Liverpool. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#1222620b-87cf-4519-92d0-d37ddbe825f5 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Christian Owens, Founder of GenderSpace, about transgender awareness and inclusion. Christian’s own personal, lived experiences as a trans man help audiences to understand, empathise and gain a greater understanding of the journey of transition. Tailored towards the needs of the audience, he provides an insight into what it’s like to be transgender, sharing the highs, lows and even some funny stories. He talks openly and candidly about the social, legal and medical aspects of the journey, educating and raising awareness about the medical care pathway, support that’s required from employers and family members and protection that is provided by certain legislation. Before starting his public speaking business, GenderSpace, Christian enjoyed a successful 27-year career in the police service and has recently retired from his role as a Detective Sergeant in a busy north west metropolitan police force. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ · Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=onebox · Employee Assistance Provider - https://staff.liverpool.ac.uk/our-workplace-and-community/support-and-development/employee-assistance-programme/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#f4d62133-da59-4c84-a8f9-1bbd54801dbd Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding networking in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: TBC Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding teaching in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: TBC Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding the development of the online aspect of a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#07ac4c9e-ec33-484a-a5c8-a5bed0273fc4 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with James and Eli about the development of the Student Success Framework and how it is being embedded at the University of Liverpool. We also talk about the Pedagogic Research Conference in January 2022 which will focus on the same theme. James Coe is Senior Policy Advisor at the University of Liverpool.  He is responsible for providing advice on higher education, civic engagement, and wider policy developments, to the Vice Chancellor and her senior leadership team. Dr Eli Saetnan is a senior academic developer with a remit to support the development of scholarship informed practice across the institution. I have a personal interest in developing the scholarly evidence base for Academic Development practice as well as supporting academic colleagues to underpin their own teaching practice with scholarship and pedagogic research. As someone who has made the transition from biological sciences to pedagogic research, I am also interested in developing scholarship across disciplinary boundaries and supporting the development of trans-disciplinary authorship. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#76b8a7a1-34cd-4c3c-8dfc-78b259a8462e Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast is a compilation of some of our previous guests who share their practice, learning and ideas regarding working in a hybrid environment. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/6FE799AD-B4E5-0EB4-4788-90220A2EA797.html?lang=en-GB&login=1#07ac4c9e-ec33-484a-a5c8-a5bed0273fc4 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com