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Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Mark Neocleous about his new book Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police (Verso, 2025). For more than two decades, Neocleous has been a pioneer in the radical critique of policing, security, and warfare. Today we will discuss his newest work on the theory and practice of pacification, which, he argues, is “social warfare carried out through the ideology of peace.” Pacification not only aims to counter resistance to capitalist exploitation, dispossession, and displacement, but it aims to prevent such resistance from emerging in the first place by constructing social institutions and the built environment. Pacification is a totalizing process by which states deploy social policies, symbolic practices, and coercive operations in order to produce cooperative – or at least acquiescent – subjects. However, pacification never succeeds in obscuring the antagonistic nature of capitalist social relations. Consequently, pacification becomes an endless social war for peace. Mark Neocleous is Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University in London. His previous books include A Critical Theory of Police Power (reissued by Verso in 2021), The Politics of Immunity (Verso, 2022), and War Power, Police Power (Edinburgh 2014). As a member of the Anti-Security Collective, he co-authored the Security Abolition Manifesto, which is available at anti-security.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Dan only played 9 matches for London Welsh when he was 18 and we were playing in London North West 2, which was at Level 8 in the English rugby pyramid. Brought up in Wales, having played club rugby for Llandovery and Brecon as a Mins/Youth player; he was then was part of the Ospreys Academy and capped at Wales at u16. Ospreys didn't sign him at 18 and Dan decided to join Ealing Trailfinders academy and their Brunel University programme. It was during this programme that he came on loan to London Welsh in his first term and then went to Blackheath in that same season. He subsequently went back to Blackheath after Covid and was also sent on loan to Rosslyn Park. He now play rugby in the Championship for Cornish Pirates and loving life in Cornwall. A really interesting chat with a very mature man, who is very ambitious about his rugby. Enjoy

Dr Sharon LockyerThe live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts.As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get.To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University. Comedy. It's a serious business. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi BadenochPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSeason 2,  Episode 29Another celebrity guest today as the boys sit down with the wonderful Lee Mack.Lee Gordon McKillop was born 4 August 1968, known by his stage name Lee Mack, is an English comedian and actor and all round entertainer.Another great interview with Lee where he is honest and and open and gives us a few exclusives about his life, his work and his close friendship with Sean lock and of course Bobby Ball.Lee was born in Southport, Lancashire. He lived above a pub until he was 12, when his parents separated. He went to Birkdale Primary Junior School, Stanley High School in Southport, and Everton High School in Blackburn.  After leaving school, Lee worked in a bingo hall and as a stable boy. After working at the stable of racehorse trainer Ginger McCain in Southport for three days, he asked if he could ride one of the horses, to which the trainer agreed. Without realising, Lee then chose Red Rum as the first horse he would ride.Lee then became a Bluecoat entertainer at Pontin's holiday resort at Hemsby in Norfolk. Lee went on to have various other jobs, and performed his first "open mic" slot in 1994, while studying at Brunel University, from where he graduated with a degree in drama Within 18 months he was a full-time comedian.#Leemack#Stoma#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllnessCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our website at www.whostomanddick.com

Background: James is a Sports and Exercise Nutritionist. He has an MSc in Sports Nutrition from Loughborough University and BSc in Sports Science from Brunel University. James has recently launched Fuel The Runner. An online nutrition programme designed to support runners of all levels and abilities to optimise their running performance using the power of food and nutrition. James and Fuel the Runner via the website www.jflemingnutrition.co.uk and you can follow him and Fuel the Runner on Instagram and Facebook: JamesFlemingNutrition @Fueltherunner or get in touch: jflemingnutrition@gmail.com . . Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify or SoundCloud. . If you like the show please share it with someone. . . . Leave me a rating on Apple Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/big-…see-all/reviews . . . Keep In Touch On LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gardner-498908142/ Keep in Touch On Instagram - www.instagram.com/mattgardnernutrition/ . . . 33 Fuel: Natural sports nutrition products. www.33fuel.com/mattgardnernutrition to claim 15% off. Or MATTGARDNERNUTRITION at checkout to claim 15% off.

Anne Wilson is an award-winning scriptwriter, journalist and careers counsellor. After doing an MSc and a PhD in social psychology at the LSE, and publishing a book on children's identity, she became a freelance journalist, writing for publications such as Just Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times, Good Housekeeping and the Guardian. Anne moved on to writing for screen media and has won numerous awards for her films in the corporate sector. She has also published two crime novels, featuring Sara Kingsley, a single-mother detective — Truth or Dare and Governing Body — both published by the Women's Press.   Anne is committed to teaching and mentoring and in 2010 she started offering private careers counselling to new graduates as well as advising university applicants on their personal statements. She became a Royal Literary Fellow and, most recently, has been supporting students at Brunel University.   In this episode we tackle the mystique surrounding academic writing - what it actually is and why academics are vague about what 'good' looks like in their discipline.   Anne explains how writing is dynamic and how it changes from the starting out phase to writing up; and why your literature is not a fixed entity that won't change.   We also discuss the challenges of academic writing for neurodivergent scholars.   In closing, Anne offers a wealth of top tips including how to find your academic voice and how to ask for the feedback that you need. Connect with Anne:   @anigone.bsky.social   https://rlfconsultants.com/consultants/anne-wilson    https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/three-ways-refresh-your-academic-writing   https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/using-literature-reviews-strengthen-research-tips-phds-and-supervisors       If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft' here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft  

What's the episode about?   In this episode, hear Michele Aaron discuss filmmaking and end of life care, hospice documentary, death and LGBTQIA+ communities, palliative care, film practice, ethics and visual culture and dying Who is Michele?  Michele completed her BA in English Literature at Queen Mary's (or QMW as it was then) and both my MA, (in Culture and Social Change) and PhD (in contemporary film and fiction) at the University of Southampton.   She joined Warwick in 2017 from the University of Birmingham where she was based from 2004 having previously taught at Brunel University.   In 2016-17, she was the principal investigator on the AHRC funded project ‘Digital Technology and Human Vulnerability: Towards an Ethical Praxis'. In 2019-20.   She was the principal investigator for the follow-on project 'Life:Moving Onwards: Ethical Praxis and the use of film in the International End of Life Community'.   She is the director/curator of Screening Rights Film Festival, the Midlands International Festival of Social Justice film and debate, which launched in 2015. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Aaron, M. (2025) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 3 January 2025. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28131629 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch.

Anyone who has switched on the news even briefly this year will no doubt have seen scenes of extreme flooding occurring in all corners of the globe. But are these events getting more frequent and more severe or are we just becoming more aware of them? In this episode, we catch up with Prof Trevor Hoey, a hydrologist based at Brunel University, London. He tells us about the various climate mechanisms driving these extreme weather events, how counterintuitively severe droughts are being caused by the same processes and he also details some of the measures we can take to minimise the damage these events cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this heartfelt and authentic conversation, Dr. Aaron Turner shares with Kate & Wyn some of his most recent personal insights, offering a glimpse into his evolving understanding. Together, they explore the profound beauty of returning to an unknown space in their work and lives—a space full of possibility and clarity. Then they delve into the role of free will in shaping our experiences and the contrast between living from the purity of spirit we're born with, and know when we're young, versus the identities we create over time. As always, Aaron shares with wisdom, love, and authenticity. Tune in for a deeply moving and thought-provoking episode of Under the Noise.   Aaron's Info & Bio: https://onethought.com/ info@onethought.com Aaron Turner earned his PhD in Anthropology from London's Brunel University and joined Pransky and Associates, a world leader in the pioneering approach to human potential. During his decade-long tenure there, Aaron worked as a counselor and consultant working with individuals, couples, families, leaders, teams and organizations. In 2010 he moved back to London and founded One Thought to bring an understanding of The Three Principles to the mainstream through his work with businesses and organizations. Since 2010 Aaron has worked with many businesses, governmental and military organizations the National Health service to help individuals and their organizations function better in clearer deeper states of mind. He also runs introductory and professional practitioner programs, speaks at events and conferences internationally. He is a founding board member of the 3PGC and the board's president since 2016 and he is on the organizers of the 3PUK conference.   If you have any questions or comments for Wyn or Kate, please email us! Also, if you have a topic or question that you would like us to chat about, please reach out!  We'd love to hear it! wyn@wynning.co.uk kate@katerobertscoaching.com

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about whether or not animals have fingerprints. Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn what people are being asked to do to support hedgehogs this winter, we uncover a new species which has made its way into Europe and why it’s causing so much trouble, and finally, Dan chats to Edward Martin from the University of Edinburgh to uncover a new way of tackling wildlife decline. We then delve into your questions where Dan explains why birds can stand on an electric fence without being electrocuted and Simona Francese from Sheffield Hallam University answers Rory’s question on whether animals have fingerprints. Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Rusty-spotted cat. And Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Sam Cullen from Brunel University on why mechanical engineering is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? · What people are being asked to do to support hedgehogs this winter · A new species causing havoc in Europe · Whether or not animals have fingerprints · How birds avoid electrocution · Is mechanical engineering the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 96th episode of What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, John Oliver. John is an artist and sense-making facilitator, exploring multidisciplinary practices based on complexity principles and narrative frameworks. Since 2020, he has developed an artistic practice that integrates the arts with complexity principles, working in portraiture film, and experimental installations. Certified in developmental psychology coaching and co-founder of Human-Equity Ltd, he specialised in qualitative metrics for organisational development and human insights in investment portfolio management. Previously, John managed technology transfer projects in Nepal and Ghana for the NGO Intermediate Technology Development Group, spent 15 years in strategy consulting, and was an early team member at the French start-up OneAccess. He holds a BEng from Brunel University and an MBA from EDHEC in France.In this expansive conversation, John shares his journey towards greater creativity and his explorations of self and no-self. We discuss sense-making through dialectics, revelations through creativity, and the concept of positive disintegration. We also delve into the dissonance experienced during transitions, with John sharing his insights on the arts as a spiritual practice.If you are currently navigating, or contemplating, major or minor life transitions, this conversation offers many valuable insights and themes that are worthy of your contemplation.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips.For further content and information check out the following:John's experimental art: www.tyler.worldJohn's portraiture film: www.interiortruth.comJohn's positive disintegration piece: https://www.tyler.world/positive-disintegration- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.00:00 Introduction02:50 The path of no self07:50 Sense making through dialectics 12:10 Revelations through creativity19:05 Positive disintegration24:55 New paths and intergenerational influence29:10 Sense of self and connection to collective33:40 Navigating the dissonance between transitions39:20 Realisation through suffering or awareness?48:20 Integrating the whole 53:20 Silence and being enough58:20 The arts as a spiritual practice 1:04:05 The Soul and the Spirit1:10:35 Sexuality as a spiritual practice1:14:00 What is a good life for John?

After receiving a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1992 and a PhD for CFD research in 1996 from Brunel University in the UK, Robin joined Flomerics as a Simcenter Flotherm support and application engineer. By the time of the acquisition of Flomerics by Mentor Graphics in 2008 he was the Product Marketing Manager for Flotherm. Since the acquisition of Mentor Graphics by Siemens in 2017 he is a Senior Key Expert in the Simulation and Test Solution division. With over 25 years' experience in the field of electronics thermal simulation, he has published over 30 journal and conference papers and has had 7 patents granted. ONLINE PRESENCE ================

What is a Black Hole? How many are there in the Universe? How are they formed? What size are they and what would the consequences be if we were able to travel  to a Black Hole?To answer these questions and many more join me in conversation with Marcus Chown, an award-winning writer and broadcaster. Formerly a radio astronomer at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, he is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brunel University. His books include The Ascent of Gravity, which was The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year; and he has just brought out his latest book A Crack in Everything: How Black Holes Came in From the Cold and Took Centre Cosmic Stage. As well as writing, Marcus was a regular guest on the BBC4 comedy-science show, It's Only A Theory, and often appears on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.Marcus's links:https://marcuschown.com/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crack-Everything-Black-Cosmic-Centre/dp/1804544329Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories and guests to your ears!Connect with Undercurrent Stories:  - Website: https://www.undercurrentstories.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstoriesIntro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee'  Bob Wells © 2020Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Dr. Tara McCormack discusses international politics and how she believes America remains the hegemonic power with it's control becoming ever more direct and overt, especially militarily. We are entering a more multipolar world, for which Syria was a watershed moment, but it will take some time. She comments on what it's like going against the narrative in academia and how many peers have "learned to stop worrying and love NATO".  Post-WWII the two tracks of American hegemony were the EEC (EU) and NATO. The media is so tightly controlled preventing discussion of the true architecture of globalist power. The Western political class feel most at home in Davos and seek to remove voters from decision-making. Western elites are pushing us toward WW3. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Tara McCormack: Western Powers Removing Sovereignty From the People #466 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use promo code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Expat Money Summit 2024 (use promo code EMPIRE for $100 off the VIP ticket!) https://2024.expatmoneysummit.com/?ac=8cDxEbJw LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites X https://x.com/McCormack_Tara University of Leicester https://le.ac.uk/people/tara-mccormack About Tara McCormack My BA was in Politics from Queen Mary University of London and my MSc was in International Relations and Government from the London School of Economics. I completed my PhD in international security at the Centre for the Study of Democracy University of Westminster. Before joining the University of Leicester I taught European and comparative politics and international relations at the University of Westminster and Brunel University. My research focuses on security foreign policy and legitimacy. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Dr. Tara McCormack discusses international politics and how she believes America remains the hegemonic power with it's control becoming ever more direct and overt, especially militarily. We are entering a more multipolar world, for which Syria was a watershed moment, but it will take some time. She comments on what it's like going against the narrative in academia and how many peers have "learned to stop worrying and love NATO".  Post-WWII the two tracks of American hegemony were the EEC (EU) and NATO. The media is so tightly controlled preventing discussion of the true architecture of globalist power. The Western political class feel most at home in Davos and seek to remove voters from decision-making. Western elites are pushing us toward WW3. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Tara McCormack: Western Powers Removing Sovereignty From the People #466 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use promo code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Expat Money Summit 2024 (use promo code EMPIRE for $100 off the VIP ticket!) https://2024.expatmoneysummit.com/?ac=8cDxEbJw LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites X https://x.com/McCormack_Tara University of Leicester https://le.ac.uk/people/tara-mccormack About Tara McCormack My BA was in Politics from Queen Mary University of London and my MSc was in International Relations and Government from the London School of Economics. I completed my PhD in international security at the Centre for the Study of Democracy University of Westminster. Before joining the University of Leicester I taught European and comparative politics and international relations at the University of Westminster and Brunel University. My research focuses on security foreign policy and legitimacy. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

We are joined for the third time by Disabled Strongman pioneer & organiser of Britains Disabled Strongman & Strongwoman Competition Gary Clarke. This year the prestigious competition is being held at the Indoor Athletics Centre at Brunel University in London on the weekend of 14th/15th September & is going to be bigger than ever! Health Oddity are sponsoring the event, Magnús Ver Magnússon is the head referee & it is FREE for spectators to watch the incredible & inspiring strongmen & strongwomen in action (plus Pete & James will be there all weekend signing autographs lol).

Max Kinnings has written the feature films, Act of Grace, Alleycats, and The Pagan King, as well as various film projects currently in development including a film adaptation of his critically acclaimed play, Wireless Operator. He's the author of four novels, Hitman, The Fixer, Sacrifice, and Baptism. I've read Baptism and can tell you it's a tremendously exciting thriller in the vein of Lee Child, John Grisham, Dan Brown, John Le Carre, and many other great novelists. Max is also the ghost writer of comedian and actor Rik Mayall's bestselling spoof autobiography, Bigger Than Hitler Better Than Christ. Max's work will form the basis of a one-hour documentary he's writing and presenting on BBC Radio 4, due for broadcast in June 2024, which is the tenth anniversary of Rik Mayall's passing. Max was part of the writing team for the award-winning Sony PlayStation game, Little Big Planet 3. Prior to his writing career, Max spent twelve years devising advertising and marketing campaigns for music festivals, tours, comedy shows and West End theatre productions. He holds a PhD. in Creative Writing from Brunel University, London, where he also teaches. 

Dan Malakin is a crime/thriller writer and data security consultant. His short stories have been widely published both in print and online, and he has twice been shortlisted for the Bridport prize. He holds an MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University, and his debut novel, THE REGRET, was published by Bloodhound Books in Summer 2019. His next thriller, THE BOX, was published by Viper Books in 2022, and his latest, THE WRECKAGE OF US, is just out.We loved chatting with Dan and hearing how he honed his craft over the years before publishing his first novel (400 short stories!) We also hear how is is constantly revising his writing process to get the most out of his writing time, and why an early start is essential for his writing habits...Links:Buy Dan's books nowFollow Dan on Twitter/XVisit Dan's websitePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter/XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast. Joining us today is Anmol Singh, whose journey began at Brunel University in London, where he started his path to success. By the age of 22, he had already amassed a significant fortune. Anmol is a renowned consultant in the Trading and Investing Industry, having achieved great success through his firm, LiveTraders, established in 2015. Under his leadership, LiveTraders has earned the #1 spot in Trading Education for three consecutive years. With a rich history of leadership and appearances in Forbes and the International Business Times, Anmol continues to educate and inspire traders worldwide. In this episode, we're discussing... Start Young and Stay Curious: Anmol began his trading journey at 18, driven by curiosity about the stock market. His early start allowed him to accumulate knowledge and experience, emphasizing the importance of starting early and staying curious. Importance of a Trading Plan: Anmol stresses the need for a well-defined trading plan, including entry and exit points. Trading without a plan often leads to emotional decisions and losses. Understanding Market Volatility: Recognize that market volatility is normal and driven by human emotions of fear and greed. Long-term investors should avoid reacting to daily market fluctuations. Diversification and Risk Management: Allocate the majority of your investments to stable, long-term options like the S&P 500, and keep a smaller portion for speculative ventures. This strategy balances potential high returns with safety. Avoiding Emotional Trading: Emotional trading is a common pitfall. Having a predefined plan helps mitigate emotional decisions and keeps you on track with your investment goals. Live Trading Transparency: Live Traders offers a unique educational experience by trading live, allowing students to learn from real-time successes and mistakes, fostering a realistic understanding of trading.   Resources from Anmol Twitter | Instagram | Live Traders | Prepping for Success: 10 Keys for Making It in Life   Resources from Mike and Nichole Gateway Private Equity Group | REI Words | Nic's guide

Airing Pain 144: Dilemmas in Pain Research  This episode of Airing Pain focuses on the challenges that researchers must overcome when researching pain and developing new treatment approaches. Many questions remain unanswered in the field of pain research. For example, we might know that a treatment works for some people living with pain, but we might not know how it works or why some people benefit and some do not.  So, there is a lot of research being done to try to better understand pain. This leads to another problem: how to cope with the amount of new information emerging from research and trials? It is important that new research data is made more accessible for clinicians, healthcare workers, patients, and researchers. Data is no use unless it can be assessed and summarized so that doctors can understand how to use it to benefit their patients.  Our contributors for this edition are leaders in this field and they discuss some of the issues they have encountered whilst conducting their research into pain and how to treat it.  The interviews were recorded at the British Pain Society's Annual Scientific Meeting, 2023.  Contributors:  Professor Robert Brownstone, Brain Research UK Chair of Neurosurgery, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.  Dr Neil O'Connell, Reader in Physiotherapy, Brunel University, Chair of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Methods, Evidence Synthesis and Implementation Special Interest Group. He is an advisor to Pain Concern.  Dr Kirsty Bannister, Neuroscientist and Associate Professor at King's College London.  Time Stamps:  1:22 Paul introduces Professor Robert Brownstone, Brain Research UK Chair of Neurosurgery at University College London.  1:32 Prof. Brownstone explains what a spinal cord stimulator is, the lack of progress made with this form of treatment, the varied results the treatment gets, and why some people experience long-term pain following back surgery.  7:40 Paul talks about Cochrane, a global independent network of health practitioners, researchers, and patient advocates who review research findings to provide a more precise estimate of the effects of a treatment.  7:54 Paul introduces Dr Neil O'Connell, a Reader at Brunel University who was the Co-ordinating editor of the Cochrane Pain, Palliative and Supportive Care (PaPaS) group.  8:35 Dr O'Connell discusses how Cochrane reviews research and clinical trials, and the complexities involved in gathering and interpreting evidence when developing interventions.  17:04 Paul introduces Dr Kirsty Bannister, a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at King's College London who specialises in neuropharmacology and runs a research group that uses animals to examine the mechanisms of pain processing.  17:22 Dr Bannister talks about why animal models are useful for researching the responses people may have to different pain processes and researching chronic pain by measuring neuronal responses to pain.  21:44 Paul and Dr Bannister discuss the limitations of using animals to research chronic pain.  23:48 Paul and Dr Bannister explore why looking at a patient's experience of pain first can better inform lab research on animal models for understanding and researching pain.  30:03 Prof. Brownstone gives some advice for those considering a spinal cord stimulator as an intervention they want to try.  Additional Resources:  Cochrane  Pain Matters 73: Neuropathic pain issue  Pain Matters 79: Navigating pathways to live well with pain  Pain Matters 80: What treatment really works  Neuropathic Pain  If you have any feedback about Airing Pain, you can leave us a review via our Airing Pain survey   ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Keith Grint has been Professor Emeritus at Warwick University since 2018. He spent 10 years working in various positions across a number of industry sectors before switching to an academic career. His first undergraduate degree (Sociology) was from the Open University in 1981, and his second (Politics) from the University of York in 1982. He received his doctorate from the University of Oxford in 1986. He was a Jr. Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University, between 1985 and 1986 and a Research Fellow there from 1986 to 1987. Between 1986 and 1992, he was a Lecturer in Sociology at Brunel University, and between 1992 and 1998, a Fellow at Templeton College, then a University Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour at the School of Management (now Saïd Business School), Oxford University. Between 1998 and 2004, he was University Reader in Organizational Behaviour at the Saïd Business School and Director of Research there between 2002 and 2003. From 2004 to 2006, he was a professor of leadership studies and director of the Lancaster Leadership Centre, Lancaster University School of Management. Between 2006 and 2008, he was a Professor of Defence Leadership and Deputy Principal at Shrivenham Campus, Cranfield University. He was a Professor of Public Leadership at Warwick Business School from 2009 to 2018.He is a Fellow of the International Leadership Association (ILA) and a Professorial Fellow of the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM). He is also a founding co-editor with David Collinson of the journal Leadership, and co-founder of the International Studying Leadership Conference. He was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2012 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science at Warwick University in 2013. He received the Chief Constable's Commendation for Contribution to Police Leadership in 2018 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association in 2018.A Quote From The Book"Just because the situation looks bleak for those suffering from oppression does not mean they surrendered meekly."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - A Cartography of Resistance: Leadership, Management, and Command by GrintKeith Grint on AmazonKeith Grint on Google ScholarTV Show - ShogunAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024. About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

The founder and director of Checkpoint, Tamer is dedicated to changing our perception of learning and the technology we use to enable learning. Advocate of gaming cultural wealth and the benefits gaming has, Tamer has spent years developing pedagogy through Checkpoint to help us benefit from our digital fluency. Driven by the failure of governments and education systems globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hypocrisy around "screentime", Tamer focused on showcasing the benefits of gaming on well-being, education and as a social platform for children. This led to a partnership and study on the impact of gaming in education with Brunel University which proved incredibly successful. Tamer is also an award-winning producer and journalist who has worked across print, broadcast (TV and radio) and online.

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to Kevin Riehle. Kevin has thirty years of experience in the US intelligence community and specialises in Russia and Counter Intelligence. Retiring in 2021, Kevin now works as an academic and author. He is currently a lecturer at the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS). Kevin's latest book, "The Russian FSB: A Concise History of the Federal Security Service", takes a detailed look at the service and its activities.Enter to the giveaway to win a signed copy of Kevin Riehle's "The Russian FSB"In celebration of Kevin's new book on the Russian FSB we have teamed up with him to give away two (2) copies of the book to members of our Community!Follow the instructions and enter our competition for the chance to win a copy of The Russian Fsb: A Concise History of the Federal Security Service!Click on the following Link to enter our Competition!https://www.tropee.com/greydynamics2. Complete any of the below to collect a 100 points to enter the giveaway!A) Subscribe to our YouTube channel.B) Join Grey Dynamics Newsletter!C) Listen to the latest Podcast with our guest and book author, Kevin P. Riehle and Comment!D) Follow Grey Dynamics on LinkedIn.E) Follow Grey Dynamics on Instagram.3. Go to the rewards tab, click on the Giveaway and click on the "Enter Draw" button!The Competition will last for a week, ending at March 22nd 2024, 12 PM London Time.Good luck!Find Kevin Riehle:LinkedIn X Academia.edu Brunel University LondonWe spoke about:0:36 - Kevin's background 5:09 - Who is the FSB? 7:32 - What is the FSB's jurisdiction 10:33 - How comparable is the FSB to intelligence organisations in the US and UK? 12:22 - Could an organisation similar to the FSB exist in a democracy? 13:52 - What are the functions of the FSB's special operations units, Alpha and Vympel? 19:30 - What is SMERSH, and why is it being revived? 23:26 - Where does the FSB fit into Russia's hybrid warfare strategy? 26:31 - How has the FSB's ideology evolved? 31:22 - The FSB's relationship with PMCs, far-right groups and hackers 34:44 - FSB corruption and criminal activity 41:50 - Kevin on counter intelligence 44:34 - How did Ahmed's time at Brunel University, studying the Intelligence & Security Studies MA, impact his career? 47:19 - The importance of effective dissemination of intelligence 49:43 - Cultural recommendations 52:59 - Advice to those seeking a career in intelligenceAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.https://school.greydynamics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a clear divide at work between traditional finance-led companies and innovative, design-focused firms. Creative leaders face unique challenges, from guiding creative teams to addressing ethical dilemmas. As a design expert and creative at heart, Ekaterina Solomeina aims to revolutionize leadership education in this space through the Future London Academy. Here, leaders learn a fresh approach to navigate the complexities of creativity, ethics, and inclusivity in today's dynamic workplace.Ekaterina is a creative director, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Future London Academy, an executive school for entrepreneurs, innovators, designers, and managers. For the past 14 years, Ekaterina has worked with top design companies and clients such as Versace, Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Coca-Cola, among others. In this episode, Dart and Ekaterina discuss:- What creative leaders need to know to lead today's workplace- Challenges faced by creative leaders: from understanding finance to facing ethics- How to manage creative employees effectively- The Future London Academy's faculty and disciplines- Measures and metrics for creativity and impact- Embracing neurodiversity as a leader- And other topics…Ekaterina Solomeina is a creative director, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Future London Academy. For the past 14 years, Ekaterina has worked with top design and innovation companies around the world, including Mind Gym, NB Studio, and Michael Wolff. Her clients include Versace, Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Coca-Cola, among others. Combining her design expertise with her passion for education, Ekaterina helped start Future London Academy, an executive school for creatives that bridges behavioral psychology and design to create better user experiences. Ekaterina's design mastery has made her a regular speaker for institutions across the globe including TedX, London School of Economics, and Brunel University. Resources mentioned:Winning on Purpose, by Fred Reichheld: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers/dp/1647821789 Connect with Ekaterina:www.futurelondonacademy.comInstagram: @futurelondonacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomeina 

S.3 Ep.20 Optimal Heart Health: Coming Back Stronger After A Heart AttackLast episode in this season, and its a cracker! Today i'm joined by Dr Richard Godfrey, a lecturer in physiology at Brunel University, London. In 2007 he had a near fatal heart attack, but using his knowledge and lots of research, he managed to rebuild his health and heart function. We discuss all aspects of heart heath including, exercise, diet and lifestyle.Dr Richard Godfrey is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Human Performance at Brunel University, London - but is a physiologist by background. He lectures at every level in physiology and at level 2, 3 and Masters in Sports Coaching. He completed his PhD on ‘The exercise-induced growth hormone response in humans and its association with lactate' in 2003 with Cranfield University. His interests extend to sports performance and increasingly to health-related aspects of exercise. As a result he has published on a wide range of issues: heat, hydration and performance, jet lag, bone health, physiology of rowing, altitude, physiology of exercise training, physiology of triathlon, detraining, cancer and exercise, sleep, immune function and education.In 2003 Richard joined the teaching team in the School of Sport and Education (now College of Health and Life Sciences) following 12 years as a physiologist at the British Olympic Medical Centre (BOMC), the British Olympic Association's Department of Science and Medicine. During the last 7 years with the BOA he was Chief Physiologist of the BOMC and was involved in organising physiology service provision to elite sport before the home-country sports institutes, including the English Institute of Sport, were operational.I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here.Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

In this episode I'm delighted to welcome back Prof Mark Williams and Prof Nicola Hodges to speak about skill acquisition in sport. Mark Williams is a Senior Research Scientist at The Institute of Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)- a not-for-profit research institute of the Florida University System and is affiliated with several Florida universities. Mark was previously at the University of Utah, where he was professor and chairman of the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation. Mark has held various senior leadership positions Liverpool John Moores University, University of Sydney and Brunel University, London. Mark's research interests focus on the neural and psychological mechanisms underpinning the acquisition and development of expertise. He has published almost 300 journal articles in peer-reviewed outlets in numerous fields including exercise and sports science Nikki is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver in the School of Kinesiology. It is at UBC that Nikki runs the Motor Skills Laboratory where she studies the mechanisms of motor skill learning. Her research focuses on processes involved in watching, learning and predicting from others and how practice should be best structured to bring about long-term enhancement of motor skills and high-level performance (particularly in sport). She has been involved in sport-consulting and she has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters.

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ .   There is a global teacher shortage, and Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya, founders of the Otermans Institute, are addressing that with #AI through creating a digital human AI teacher, called Beatrice. Their mission is to upskill 750- million underserved students globally by 2030. Beatrice appears as an on-screen avatar that converses with students. Pauldy is a neuroscientist and psychologist with a PhD in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience from Brunel University. She was named one of the “22 most influential women in the UK of 2022” by Start-Up Magazine UK. Dev is a Young Global Innovator and under 30 Social Entrepreneur, recognized by Innovate UK with research experience at the Alan Turing Institute and Brunel University, London. In the conclusion of the interview they describe how the AI teachers work, and their definitions of Teaching and Learning 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.          

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ .   There is a global teacher shortage, and Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya, founders of the Otermans Institute, are addressing that with #AI through creating a digital human AI teacher, called Beatrice. Their mission is to upskill 750- million underserved students globally by 2030. Beatrice appears as an on-screen avatar that converses with students. Pauldy is a neuroscientist and psychologist with a PhD in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience from Brunel University. She was named one of the “22 most influential women in the UK of 2022” by Start-Up Magazine UK. Dev is a Young Global Innovator and under 30 Social Entrepreneur, recognized by Innovate UK with research experience at the Alan Turing Institute and Brunel University, London. In this first half of the interview we talk about the teacher shortage and the socioeconomic consequences of addressing it via an AI teacher. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.          

Ever wondered how top traders manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with staking millions of dollars daily? Join me as I sit down with Anmol Singh, a self-made trading psychology expert, to uncover the mental grit behind the numbers game. Fresh from my own fun-filled whiskey launch, I was eager to uncover how Anmol transformed his own worries and self-doubts into a thriving career and an insightful book.In this conversation, we wander along Anmol's journey that started from his student dorm at Brunel University to his current position as a seasoned trading coach. He spills the beans on his initial fascination with trading, the challenges he has faced, and the steps he undertook to start mentoring others. We pull back the curtain on the daily emotional upheavals traders face, the initial notes that became Anmol's book, and the self-revealing workshops, mentorships, and spiritual retreats that have shaped his trading psychology.But we don't stop there. As we dig deeper, we explore the essence of living true to oneself and the significance of keeping promises. Anmol opens up about his battle with guilt and self-doubt when he felt he wasn't aligned with his values and how he overcame it. We also delve into his 'Prepping for Success' approach that has guided many to take action and achieve their dreams. Finally, we talk about Anmol's personal journey towards health and balance, setting a model of self-discipline and accountability in trading. Be sure to check out this enlightening chat, and don't miss the chance to connect with Anmol on a deeper level.You can connect with Anmol and find his book at https://preppingforsuccess.comEnjoy!Links:Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonTailoring Talk on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/tailoringtalkpodcastCreditsTailoring Talk Intro and Outro Music by Wataboy on PixabayEdited & Produced by Roberto RevillaConnect with Roberto, head to https://allmylinks.com/robertorevillaEmail the show at tailoringtalkpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showYou can now support the show and help me to keep having inspiring, insightful and impactful conversations by subscribing! Visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716147/support and thank you so much in advance for helping the show!

Christy Lefteri holds a PhD in creative writing from Brunel University, where she was a lecturer for many years. She is the author of Songbirds and the international bestseller The Beekeeper of Aleppo, which won the Aspen Words Literary Prize and was the runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In this episode she spoke about influences on her writing, Themes she is drawn to and about making of the new novel ' The Book of Fire'.To buy 'The book of Fire' - https://amzn.to/46tiUVY* For your Valuable feedback on this Episode - Please click the below linkhttps://bit.ly/epfedbckHarshaneeyam on Spotify App –http://bit.ly/harshaneeyam Harshaneeyam on Apple App –http://apple.co/3qmhis5 *Contact us - harshaneeyam@gmail.com ***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's often said we must understand the past to build the future, and that sentiment sits at the very heart of this episode. This week on The Internal Comms Podcast we welcome professors Michael Heller and Joe Chick, of Brunel University. Michael and Joe were recently awarded a considerable grant from the UK government to write an institutional history of the internal comms function in the UK – and they join host Katie Macaulay to discuss IC's humble beginnings and its evolution over time. Internal communications is nothing new, of course. As you'll hear, it has a rich and vibrant history, dating all the way back to the 1800s. So why this research? And why now? Through their work, Michael and Joe hope to give us IC practitioners a clearer sense of our occupational history, and in turn enhance our professional identity. For too long internal communicators have been seen as lesser than other comms professionals, and legitimising our journey to the present day is just one way we can secure our seat at the top table. Join us on a fascinating journey through the history of the profession, one we think will inspire and energise you to build the new era of IC. As always, share your thoughts of this or any other episode of The Internal Comms Podcast using the hashtag #TheICPodcast. And thanks for listening.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Hayleigh Bosher, Associate Dean and Reader in intellectual property law at Brunel University and host of the podcast Whose Song is it Anyway?, a podcast on the intersections of IP [intellectual property] and the music industry. Hayleigh gives us some great insight into tomorrow's legal disputes over AI and music copyright. She tells us why AI can never create an original song, what it takes to sue a generative AI company for creating music in the style of someone, and why generative AI risks missing the point about what creativity is.

The Climate Question receives lots of emails from listeners asking about the impact that the food and drink we consume on a daily basis has on the environment and climate: which foods are most associated with greenhouse gas emissions? Which fruits and vegetables are the most sustainable choices at the supermarket? How would a tax on carbon-intensive imported produce, like beef, work? In this programme, a panel of experts answer your questions to help you see past the product packaging, wherever you are in the world. Presenter Graihagh Jackson is joined by: Dan Saladino, food journalist, author and presenter; Franziska Funke, Associate Doctoral Researcher in environmental economics at the Technical University of Berlin; Dr Ximena Schmidt, sustainability expert at Brunel University, London; If you have a question about climate change that you'd like us to answer, or a comment – please email them to theclimatequestion@bbc.com Producer: Ben Cooper Researcher: Octavia Woodward Series Producer: Simon Watts Editor: China Collins Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford, Sophie Hill and Sabine Schereck

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview Tim Lott. Tim is an author of ten novels and a memoir - he has been published in sixteen countries and has worked extensively as a screenwriter. Tim has taught writing for the last ten years. He's taught at the Faber Academy, Guardian Masterclasses, the Novelry and Brunel University and has lectured at the University of East Anglia, the How To Academy, the Idler Academy and the School of Life.We spoke at length about his new book on writing called “Yes! No! But Wait...! The One Thing You Need to Know To Write a Novel”. Topics covered include; why humans tell stories, the nuts and bolts of writing novels, writing in the era of sensitivity readers and diversity consultants, how to take criticism, Jon's frustration with the endless multiverse Marvel movies AND more. ---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED---Tim Lott's Substack:https://substack.com/@timlott---FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION ON reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/thenewfleshpodcast/---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Ricky: @NewfleshRicky on TwitterFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Logo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomove on InstagramTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Vermilion Lips" 

For the first time on the show, I'm welcoming back an author I interviewed last year - Christy Lefteri! I am a huge fan of Christy's work, so could not be more thrilled. Christy writes about important social, political and global issues including the refugee crisis, the war in Syria, domestic labour, family, loss, identity and belonging. With her new novel,  The Book of Fire, she explores the effects of climate change, human greed, and what  could happen to the world if thing carry on going the way they are.In this conversation, we talk about family, grief, healing, leaning into joy, the environment, finding hope and so much more.Brought up in London, Christy Lefteri is the child of Cypriot refugees. She holds a PhD in creative writing from Brunel University, where she was a lecturer for many years. She is the author of Songbirds and the international bestseller The Beekeeper of Aleppo, which won the Aspen Words Literary Prize and was the runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Her first novel, A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible, was longlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. The Book of Fire is Christy Lefteri's latest novel, published by Bonnier Books / Zaffre. It will be released on 17th August, and you can get your copy here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5890/9781786581563As always, I'd love to hear from you! Let me know what you think by connecting with me on social media.www.instagram.com/readwithsamiawww.instagram.com/thediversebookshelfpodSupport the show

Charlie Pedlar, Ph.D. is a researcher at St. Mary's University in Twickenham, London. He started out as a research assistant for the British Olympic Association based at Northwick Park Hospital. He has since held positions as London Region Lead Physiologist at the English Institute of Sport (primary sport: British Athletics) and Chief Science Officer at Orreco. Charlie was the Director of the Centre for Health, Applied Sport and Exercise Science at St Mary's between 2009 and 2015. Whilst embedded in high-performance sport, Charlie completed his Ph.D. at Brunel University in 2007 entitled 'Sleep and Exercise during Acclimation and Acclimatization to Moderate Altitude in Elite Athletes, which involved a combination of field data collected during moderate altitude training camps and laboratory data, investigating responses to altitude in the GB national squads for Speed skating, Biathlon, Rowing, Kayaking, and Athletics.https://www.orreco.com/Papers discussed-A case study of an iron-deficient female Olympic 1500m runner. Blood biomarker testing for high-performance physiology and nutrition: current perspectives, limitations, and recommendations. Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Episode 63 : A Clockwork Orange with John Bates Today's guest is John Bates, he has worked in various jobs at Brunel University over the last 50 or so years. To Kubrick fans, Brunel University has a special resonance. It was of course the location of the Ludovico Medical Facility where Malcolm McDowell playing Alex, had his treatment. There were in fact four areas at the University used by Kubrick; Alex's apartment ground floor lobby, where he comes home to his flat block, The Ludovico facility check-in, Alex's bedroom at the Ludovico facility, and the now iconic Ludovico Therapy Screening Room, where we see Alex bound to a chair wearing lid-locks and forced to watch violence on the big screen. John as a 16 year old school leaver at his first job at Brunel was witness to Stanley Kubrick and his team filming ‘A Clockwork Orange', and was even employed to work with Kubrick's crew. Our producer Stephen Rigg spoke to John Bates on the 17th of January 2023 Production Credits : Hosted by Jason Furlong /  Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg. Music : We'll Meet Again - Performed by Jason Furlong Links : Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFwtfJ5IuGAGpbrKjMQ9g The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : stephenrigg.skas@gmail.com

Aanandha Sharurajah is the founder and chair of Atos Wellness Group, a top beauty, spa, and wellness company based in Singapore. In 2012, as the company was reaching its peak of success with $35 million in group sales per year, he suffered a debilitating stroke that rendered his right side paralyzed. Refusing to resign himself to a tragic fate, Aanandha harnessed a forward-looking perspective and began a journey of self-discovery toward recovery. Now a stroke advocate, he shares his story to bring hope to other survivors and provide early education to those at risk. He is a member of the Singapore National Stroke Association and was a participant at the 13th World Stroke Congress in 2021. Aanandha's passion for helping those in need is not limited to stroke victims. In 2002, he cycled 750 kilometers from Ipoh to Singapore in four days for charity. Between 2009 and 2011, Aanandha spearheaded a movement among spa owners to rescue over ten thousand spa customers left in a lurch after countless spas closed. His success and advocacy in business won him the Spirit of Enterprise Award in 2009. Aanandha attended Brunel University, where he received second class honours in medicinal and agricultural chemistry. He lives in Singapore with his wife, Pathma, and two daughters, Nishta and Triynka. To learn more about Aanandha, check out the following links: Aanandha's Website & Book: https://strokeofgratitude.com Atos Wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atos.is.wellness Stroke of Gratitude Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strokeofgratitude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strokeofgratitude/

This week I'm delighted to speak to Prof Andrew Lane and Prof Greg Whyte OBE. Greg is an Olympian in modern pentathlon, and is a European and World Championship medallist. Greg is a Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moore's University and Director of Performance at the Centre for Health and Human Performance. Greg's former roles include Director of Research for the British Olympic Association and Director of Science & Research for the English Institute of Sport. In 2014 Greg was awarded an OBE for his services to Sport, Sport Science and Charity, and was voted as one of the Top 10 Science Communicators in the UK by the British Science Council. Andy is a BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, a Chartered Sport Psychologist registered with the HCPC, and a Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton. Andy completed his undergraduate, Masters degree and PhD before becoming a lecturer at Brunel University. He then moved to the University of Wolverhampton where he progressed from Senior Lecturer to Associate Dean. Andy is responsible for developing and implementing a research strategy for staff and doctoral students. Greg, Andy and I discuss the psychology of endurance and we speak about Greg's incredible documentary ‘Unstoppable: Inside the Mind of the Extreme Athlete'.

According to recycling charity Wrap, an estimated three billion nappies are thrown away every year in the UK. Concerns over plastic waste and a want to save money have been driving a rise in the popularity of reusable nappies but, as listener Amy asks, are they really better for the planet, and your pocket? Me and the team speak to Wendy Richards, also known as The Nappy Lady. She runs one of the biggest nappy advice and sales websites specialising in reusables. Crunching the numbers with her we look at the complete financial costs of both reusable and disposable nappies, even taking into consideration the extra washing costs needed to clean reusables. But what about the environmental impacts of reusable nappies. Are they really better than disposables when you factor in the energy and water used to clean them? That's what we ask Professor Rob Holdway from Brunel University and Giraffe Innovation. Giraffe Innovation recently completed a thorough study - commissioned by DEFRA, the government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - looking at exactly this. Once again this series we're testing and investigating your suggested wonder-products, so if you've seen an ad, trend or fad, and wonder if there's any evidence to back up a claim, drop us an email to sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a voice note to our WhatsApp number: 07543 306807.

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Mohanad Al Hattab, one of the most prominent and talented comic influencers in the Arab world. He finds joy and fulfillment from making people laugh, including myself. I can't count how many times he made me laugh with his characters and stories. Let's learn with someone that mastered comic timing, cultural relevance, digital platforms and storytelling. Mohanad is Syrian, but he was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates. He completed his undergraduate in marketing and management at American University of Sharjah. He then earned his master's in marketing at Brunel University. But was telling funny stories that captivated him. He began on social media by making humorous short films in English, but once he published a video in Arabic and was culturally relevant to the Middle East region, his rapid growth started. Which helped him establish his brand. More than 747,000 followers on each of the platforms, Instagram and Tiktok, consume his innovative sketches. This success made him manage to land deals with big brands such as Lay's potato chips, Deliveroo, Chiclets gum and more. He develops identities and back stories for each character, and periodically releases highly-anticipated new updates in their individual sagas.  You can follow Mohanad Al Hattab on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:42 We meet at Beyonce concert 2:30 Mohanad Al Hattab`s story 4:45 When I did in Arabic I when viral 5:40 The creative process and inspiration comes from Being an Audience Member 7:43 Finding your voice 10:50 Importance of laugh in our lives 11:40 Have no expectatives, just create 13:00 Who inspires you as a comedian? 14:21 Comedian creative process 15:34 Deal with hate with logic 18:54 Rapid Fire Questions 23:47 Plans for 2023 28:20 Observations about Arabic culture 30:09 Outro

Iona Jenkins is an author, creative writer, and poet with an MA in Education (Guidance and Counselling) from Brunel University, professional diplomas in Person-Centered Counseling from Metanoia Institute London, Clinical Hypnotherapy then Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, London. Iona began working life as a French teacher in her home county of Yorkshire. Several years later, in London, she mentored newly qualified as well as trainee teachers in the languages department of her school, attending evening lectures and seminars to complete her MA. Enthusiasm for mentoring and the therapeutic content of the degree course inspired her to retrain on weekends as a counselor/psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist. Her long-held dream of sharing a vision of beauty, harmony, peace, and wisdom through creative, mystical writing began to blossom into reality when she won a competition for her first self-published collection of poetry and reflections, followed by descriptive prose showcased in Kindred Spirit Magazine and poems published in various editions of Touchstone. Check out her work at www.ionajenkins.com. Find out about Christi Clemons Hoffman and the Radiate Wellness Community Find books and oracle cards decks from other MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Sense of Soul I have, Iona Jenkins she is an author, creative writer, and poet with an MA in Education (Guidance and Counselling) from Brunel University, professional diplomas in Person-Centered Counseling from Metanoia Institute London, Clinical Hypnotherapy then Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, London. She achieved B.A.C.P accreditation which she held until she retired from the profession. Moving from London to the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales brought Iona a more relaxed, creative life. Her long-held dream of sharing a vision of beauty, harmony, peace, and wisdom through creative, mystical writing began to blossom into reality when she won a competition for her first self-published collection of poetry and reflections, followed by descriptive prose showcased in Kindred Spirit Magazine and poems published in various editions of Touchstone.  A passionate interest in personal and spiritual growth spanning many years has inspired Iona's exploration of Eastern and Western spiritual philosophies and practices, the idea of a language of angels, as a stream of inspiration, creative wisdom, and beauty, flowing through everything, the energies of sacred sites both at home and abroad, and labyrinth walking. After meditating with Tibetan Buddhists in London, then studying mindfulness with Samye Ling Wales and the Mindfulness Association, Iona finally found her spiritual home with the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. She is also a Companion of Chalice Well, supporting the Trust's ethos of "Many Paths One Source."  Exploring growth and change through her creativity, Iona's path of art and soul is inspired by angels, wisdom, nature, land, and legend, living by the sea on the south coast of magical Wales. Her beautiful poetic book “To Sing with Bards and Angels” is an invitation to travel through landscapes evoked by beautiful language, into the heart of nature and imagination. You can pick up her book wherever books are sold. https://www.ionajenkins.com https://twitter.com/ionajenkinsaut1 https://www.facebook.com/ionajenkinsauthor Visit Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com Do you want Ad Free episodes? Join our Sense of Soul Patreon, our community of seekers and lightworkers. Also recieve 50% off of Shanna's Soul Immersion experience as a Patreon member, monthly Sacred circles, Shanna mini series, Sense of Soul merch and more.
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Researchers from London's Francis Crick Institute have found a type of artificial sweetener is able to dampen down immune system responses - at least in mice. Karen Vousden and Fabio Zani tell us about the implications. And Ronan McCarthy from Brunel University has found a range of different artificial sweeteners have antibacterial properties. We discuss the connections between these two areas of research and the prospect of developing drug treatments from artificial sweeteners. Penny Johnes from Bristol University discusses the use of phosphorus in agriculture, it's a key component of fertilisers, but global supplies may run out in a few years, despite this overuse of phosphorus in agriculture is also creating problems. And Chat GPT has had a makeover, a new version of the chatbot was rolled out this week. Chatbots seem to be getting a lot of press at the moment, but are they really something we will all be using in the future? Technologist and composer LJ Rich who works with the UN on artificial intelligence gives us her analysis. BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

In the wake of another report depicting the Metropolitan Police as institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, the idea of reform seems increasingly futile. Can the police ever be held to account? This week on Novara FM, we’re republishing James Butler’s conversation with Mark Neocleous, Professor of the Critique of Political Economy at Brunel University. Through […]