UWE Bristol

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by events management academics, Briony Whitaker and Clare MacKay, to discuss the environmental impact of festivals and what can be done to ensure we can continue enjoying them for years to come.

Senior lecturer and three current students discuss highlights and challenges of studying Social Work at UWE Bristol.

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by UWE Bristol’s Dr. Verity Jones to discuss the effect that some of our food choices have on the planet. Find out ways to reduce your food waste and about Verity’s fascinating work into bugs as a sustainable protein.

In this episode, we speak with Dr Alison Miles, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Studies and Programme Director of Help to Grow: Management at UWE Bristol Business School. Alison discusses how the course compares to other support for SMEs and how it is placed to address challenges currently faced by small businesses. She offers advice on how to balance time out of the business for participants to get full benefit from the course, and what UWE can offer that’s different – even after the course has ended.

In this episode of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Vicki Brown discusses her journey with GWAAC and how she is pushing boundaries within the paramedic profession.

Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address

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In this episode, our hosts Gerald and Jerry are joined by a special guest David Henderson who will talk about his career in Financial Services and transition to FinTech Advisor. David will share his journey at FinTech West and how they contribute to the growth of the FinTech cluster in the South West, whilst highlighting the vital roles of the National FinTech Network and Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology.

We discuss his current role as a FinTech advisor, what is it like working with startups after 20 years spent within the corporate world, and some challenges founders face.

David will also explain more about some of the companies that he works with, including Penny, Stratiphy, and Behind Login.

In this episode of our Spring 2023 Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Grant Mansfield joined us in conversation with Lynn Barlow. They discussed the ‘Plimsoll Story’, how Grant founded one of the largest and fastest growing independent TV production companies in the UK.

Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address

Watch the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOzUDjo8U6JTeJ02D-Bo_EtA47W6vG-T

Learn more about the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bristol-dis…hed-address-series

In this episode of our Spring 2023 Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Aisha Thomas joins us in conversation with Dr. Craig Johnston, talking about her experience as Founder and Educational Consultant in her own organisation, Representation Matters Ltd.

Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address

Watch the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOzUDjo8U6JTeJ02D-Bo_EtA47W6vG-T

Learn more about the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bristol-dis…hed-address-series

The award-winning Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship initiative is a transformational programme offering Black, Asian and ethnically diverse 18-28 year olds paid training and businesses opportunities in the green sector. In this episode of Changemakers, Xavier Baker, Mentor and Cohort Manager for the programme, talks to learner Eshiva Wright about her experiences throughout the programme and the positive changes it’s had on her.

Find out more about the Green Skills programme

at:https://www.greenskillsforjobs.co.uk/

Thanks to Tom Baldry and Roger Morford for their support with this episode.

The award-winning Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship initiative is a transformational programme offering Black, Asian and ethnically diverse 18-28 year olds paid training and businesses opportunities in the green sector. In this episode of Changemakers, Xavier Baker, Mentor and Cohort Manager for the programme, talks to learner Eshiva Wright about her experiences throughout the programme and the positive changes it’s had on her.

Find out more about the Green Skills programme at: https://www.greenskillsforjobs.co.uk/

Thanks to Tom Baldry and Roger Morford for their support with this episode.