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.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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