Podcasts about Canterbury Christ Church University

Can movies mirror the reality of war? Should war movies be entertaining or horrifying? Today is June 6, the anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy in 1944. Films like The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan capture the heroism and epic sweep of the D-Day invasion to liberate Western Europe from the Nazis, but what do such films leave out of the story? How do popular movies subtly influence our attitudes toward or perceptions of the past, as individuals and in collective memory? In this episode, historian Kevin Ruane reflects on the educational, entertainment, and political angles of our favorite D-Day films. Kevin Ruane is a By-Fellow of Churchill College, University of Cambridge, a Professor Emeritus of Canterbury Christ Church University, and the Director of the Graham Greene International Festival. He has written and taught on various international topics, including the Second World War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Nuclear Age, and postwar European unity and security. His books include Churchill and the Bomb in War and Cold War (2016). Kevin is also a regular contributor to television, radio, and online history programmes, including, most recently, Churchill at War (Netflix), Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal (BBC), and The Manhattan Project in Colour (Channel 4, UK).

Is science fundamentally in opposition to religion, or do they just have little to do with each other? Is the way you engage with science and religion in your life informed by your core beliefs, or are your core beliefs informed by them? Do you think it's scientists or religious experts, or both, or neither, that are best equipped to help humans explore the meaning of life?   People might find these questions to be provocative or controversial. But our guest in today's episode, science educator and researcher Dr. Berry Billingsley, was raised in a family culture of curiosity, so she's been asking these sorts of really big questions all her life.   Now a professor in Education at the University of Swansea and the former Director of the Learning about Science and Religion Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University, Dr. Billingsley, as devoted as she has been to young people's science education  throughout her career as a researcher, has built a body of work critiquing the way science is traditionally taught and breaking down the siloes between religious education and science education classes.   Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

The landlady of a pub in Chatham says allegations of animal neglect against her simply aren't true.It's after pictures posted on social media of several farmyard animals being kept at the Waggon and Hale, went viral. Hear from our reporter Charlotte Phillips who has been covering the story.Also in today's podcast, the Labour leader of Medway Council has been telling us how Reform UK are in for a rude awakening as they take over control of Kent County Council.They swept to victory in last week's local election, winning 57 seats and leader Nigel Farage has already said they'll be looking to slim down the size of local government.The KentOnline Podcast has been hearing from a doctor who's told us 34 more GPs working in Kent and Medway is good, but more are needed.Health bosses say the recruitment drive will allow patients to book appointments more easily and help bring an end to the 8am scramble.The process of choosing the next Pope has officially started in Rome.133 cardinals have gathered at the Vatican for the centuries-old process of voting for the next leader of the Catholic Church. We've been speaking to Professor Bob Bowie from Canterbury Christ Church University.Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million pound redevelopment of a Kent shopping centre.The Forum in Sittingbourne was sold to a new owner last December and they want to introduce more restaurants and cafes - as well as building 74 flats on the roof.And in sport, hear from Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris after he agreed a new one year deal at Priestfield.At 41, he's the oldest player in the Football League.

We interrupt our normal service with a callout to all our listeners who are secondary school teachers in Wales!Dear teacher,  Cardiff Met is working with Canterbury Christ Church University on a research project to explore teacher-teacher dialogue around Curriculum for Wales. As a first stage of the project, we're releasing a survey aimed at secondary school teachers across Wales. We would really appreciate you, as a secondary school teacher in Wales, taking the time to complete this survey. It should take 15 minutes. We also ask you to have a conversation with your teaching colleagues about the survey so that they have a reminder to complete it. We're hoping to understand the conversations you have before launching some research interventions later in the project. We plan to donate money to some Welsh charities in line with responses to the survey. Go to our website to find out more about our project and sign up for updates. nicer.org.uk/cultivating-dialogue  Here's the survey in EnglishDyma'r Arolwg yn GymraegThank you / Diolch! 

My guest this week is Max Barrett, who works as a sales and marketing manager at his family business in sustainability, helping design engineers make more sustainable decisions. Max has a filmmaking background and broadcast journalism, too, and has previously presented film reviews on BBC Radio Kent, and we talk about the way we keep archives of our film reviews. Max grew up in Kent, and has lived in Canterbury since he was 16.  There is also a South Wales connection as his mother is from Swansea. We learn that Wales and Medway are gravitational pulls for him, and we find out how Max's interests in sustainability began. Max is also involved with pool tournaments, and we find out how sustainability, artwork and snooker also play a big role in his life. He has even hosted murder mystery parties that he has written himself. Max studied film production at Canterbury Christ Church University and he speaks about how collaborative his tutors were. We also learn about Max's passion for Lego animation when he was in school, and we find out about the Rising Star award he received at a film festival, as well as a film about dementia which he made at the height of the pandemic. We learn that he would love to make a feature film in the spirit of Jim Jarmusch and that Max made a buddy movie a few years ago when he was at university on his phone. He explains how it became a diary of his time at university and has an important legacy dimension. It may go public when Max retires! We also discuss the out of date elements in the film Dodgeball and about our perceptions of time, and we learn how his younger self was crazily ambitious. At the end of the interview we find out how Max is a looking back or a looking forward type of person depending on the time of day.

Dr Marlize De Vivo is a qualified Biokineticist, Sports Rehabilitator and Sport & Exercise Scientist with extensive experience spanning health and sports settings. During her PhD, she focused on understanding and predicting the physical activity behaviour of pregnant women, leading to the development of This Mum Moves, a national educational initiative to upskill workforces, supported by National Lottery and Sport England funding. Since then, she has co-directed the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group (PPARG) at Canterbury Christ Church University, generating insights into women's engagement in sport and physical activity during their childbearing years. She has also been instrumental in the development of national physical activity guidelines, serving on the Expert Working Group for the Chief Medical Officers' guidelines. As an academic, Marlize is currently based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, where she is the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) Programme Manager. Outside of this, her “passion project” is The Active Pregnancy Foundation – a registered charity supporting women to stay active throughout pregnancy and beyond, by providing expertise and advice, changing culture, and challenging policy. We will hear Marlize talk about all her activities, and how This Mum Moves came from connections she'd made with individuals trying to make a difference for pregnant women. One of these connections even came from a social media post she did. I really enjoyed chatting with Marlize and was inspired by the advice she gave at the end on how to make an impact in whatever you're doing. Themes covered in this episode  PhD – how this came about. Results of This Mum Moves – e.g., how taken off nationwide and the impact it has had generally and on e.g., confidence of midwives talking about exercise in pregnancy and postpartum. Guidance that can offer to professionals/individuals who are pregnant that generally not known about, regarding exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. The Active Pregnancy Foundation – main activities. Biggest success/proudest achievement a part of the Active Pregnancy Foundation. Where does the Active Pregnancy Foundation go from here? Exciting things for the future (in terms of research). Research direction. Tips for others on turning their PhD/research/activities into something that can make a difference.

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we talk to ex flight attendant Autumn Carolyn. Autumn was injured unexpectedly on a flight, and little did he know it would be career ending. So what does a flight attendant do when their wings have been clipped without notice. Autumn tells us all, and shares some great stories of her time in the air too!Autumn Carolynn is a travel author, and her new book, Traveling in Wonder, describes her goal of visiting 30 countries within 30 years. Autumn was a previous flight attendant, travel agent, and travel design manager for large corporations across the Midwest. She received her bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Illinois State University and Canterbury Christ Church University. She is an award-winning travel photographer who owns her business, Autumn Carolynn Photography. One can find her work across multiple galleries, including the Northrup King Building, one of the largest art complexes in the United States. She resides in the Twin Cities and enjoys rescuing animals, walking her dogs, snuggling her cats, and playing music with her husband in her spare time.We would love to hear your story about your time in the air! Those stories that we tell at dinner parties, the ones that shaped the person we are, or the just plain outrageous! Get in touch at hello@theredeyepod.comSupport the Show.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Ot find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind the scenes stories and those funny short stories that only take a minute or less!If you'd like to support the podcast you can "buy us a beer" and subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310053/support, we'd be happy to give you a shout out on our newsletter!Ally Murphy is a British voice over artist based in the USA, visit www.allymurphy.co.uk

What on earth is Psychogeography? How can locations influence our emotions and behaviour? Sonia Overall is here to provide the 101. Sonia is a Senior Lecturer in Creative & Professional Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she runs the MA in Creative Writing. She's an avid Psychogeographer and founder of Women Who Walk, a network for creatives and academics. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Florence, 1584. Rumours are spreading about the virility of a prince marrying into the powerful Medici family. Orphan Giulia is chosen to put an end to the gossip. In return she will gain her freedom, and start a new life with a dowry and her own husband. Cloistered since childhood and an innocent in a world ruled by men, Giulia reluctantly agrees, only to be drawn under the control of the Medicis' lecherous minister. Years later, married and with a growing family, Giulia hopes she has finally escaped the legacy of her past. But when a threat arrives from a sinister figure from her youth, she must finally take control of events – and become the author of her own story. Based on true events and reminiscent of The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, The Maiden of Florence (Fairlight Books, 2024) a charismatic voice to a woman cast aside by history. Katherine Mezzacappa is an Irish author currently living in Carrara, northern Tuscany. She holds a BA in History of Art from UEA, an MLitt in English Literature from Durham and a Masters in Creative Writing from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her debut novel (writing as Katie Hutton), The Gypsy Bride, made the last fifteen in the Historical Novel Society's 2018 new novel competition. Her short fiction has been short- and longlisted in numerous competitions, and she has been awarded residencies at Cill Rialaig Artists village by the Irish Writers Centre in 2019 and at Hald Hovedgaard by the Danish Centre for Writers and Translators in 2022.  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

Giulia is an orphan who has been cloistered since she was a baby. In 1584, the powerful Medici family demands a test of virility from the Grand Duke of Mantua before his marriage to Eleanora de Medici. Giulia, who knows nothing about the world of men, is offered a dowry and husband in exchange for one night with the prince. She doesn't know what that night entails, or that the lecherous minister who arranges it will never set her completely free. The Maiden of Florence (Fairlight Books, 2024) is based on a true story. Katherine Mezzacappa is an Irish author currently living in Carrara, northern Tuscany. She holds a BA in History of Art from UEA, an MLitt in English Literature from Durham and a master's in creative writing from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her debut novel (writing as Katie Hutton), The Gypsy Bride, made the last fifteen in the Historical Novel Society's 2018 new novel competition. Her short fiction has been short- and longlisted in numerous competitions, and she has been awarded residencies at Cill Rialaig Artists village by the Irish Writers Centre in 2019 and at Hald Hovedgaard by the Danish Centre for Writers and Translators in 2022. When she is not writing, Katherine volunteers with a second-hand book charity of which she is a founding member. She also sews dresses and is learning Irish and German. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Florence, 1584. Rumours are spreading about the virility of a prince marrying into the powerful Medici family. Orphan Giulia is chosen to put an end to the gossip. In return she will gain her freedom, and start a new life with a dowry and her own husband. Cloistered since childhood and an innocent in a world ruled by men, Giulia reluctantly agrees, only to be drawn under the control of the Medicis' lecherous minister. Years later, married and with a growing family, Giulia hopes she has finally escaped the legacy of her past. But when a threat arrives from a sinister figure from her youth, she must finally take control of events – and become the author of her own story. Based on true events and reminiscent of The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, The Maiden of Florence (Fairlight Books, 2024) a charismatic voice to a woman cast aside by history. Katherine Mezzacappa is an Irish author currently living in Carrara, northern Tuscany. She holds a BA in History of Art from UEA, an MLitt in English Literature from Durham and a Masters in Creative Writing from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her debut novel (writing as Katie Hutton), The Gypsy Bride, made the last fifteen in the Historical Novel Society's 2018 new novel competition. Her short fiction has been short- and longlisted in numerous competitions, and she has been awarded residencies at Cill Rialaig Artists village by the Irish Writers Centre in 2019 and at Hald Hovedgaard by the Danish Centre for Writers and Translators in 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Federalism in Africa is the topic of today's episode. Depending on how you define the term, there are only around six countries in Africa that use the federal model, with Nigeria and Ethiopia among them.But what is federalism and what does it look like in practice? How does it function and differ from a system where power is centralised under one authority? Mpho Lakaje has been looking into all of this and examining whether this is a form of government that suits Africa. He is in conversation with Dr Bizuneh Yimenu, a teaching fellow at Birmingham University in the UK. He has also been talking to Dr Dele Babalola, a senior lecturer in International Relations at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK and author of `The political economy of Federalism in Nigeria`.

Episode 90: Autumn Carolynn & Her Book, Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust ABOUT AUTUMN Autumn received her bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Illinois State University and Canterbury Christ Church University. She is a published author with Spoon River Poetry Review and has worked as an on-air DJ for two radio stations. Autumn produced a creative writing segment aired on WGLT, an NPR station, which introduced writers from all over the Midwest and allowed them to share their work on air. Beyond her literary achievements, Autumn is an award-winning travel photographer, owner of Autumn Carolynn Photography. Her works can be found in multiple galleries, including the prestigious Northrup King Building, one of the largest art complexes in the United States. CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS What Autumn brings into her life, work, and connections as a result of the severe bullying experienced early in her life How getting lost in travel was Autumn's flow state. How empathy and connection plays into great leadership What resilience can look like and really mean, what we see in it and what we don't Some of the Nordic traditions Autumn practices (and which the U.S. could stand to incorporate in its own culture) to achieve more mindfulness, fulfillment, and happiness. The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Autumn is, How would a lifetime of your life's journals read? What would you take away from each of those chapters in life? FIND AUTUMN Website: https://www.autumncarolynn.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-carolynn-26a1232a8/ LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-90-autumn-carolynn-traveling-wonder-travel-john-m--6fjfe/?trackingId=jrGbq58ZSCOFv82%2FPLsXng%3D%3D TIME STAMP 00:00 – The Book Leads – Autumn Carolynn 00:50- Introduction & Bio 02:19 - Who Autumn is today and information about her work 03:07 - What her career path looked like up until now 08:48 - How Autumn found her way into photography 17:35 - How Autumn's work reconciles to who she was as a child 18:54 - What leadership means to Autumn 20:11 - What Autumn has taken away from the painful experience of bullying 26:06 - Introduction to Autumn's book 31:31 - Autumn's journey and relationship with Anxiety 37:28 - A breakdown of the parts of the book 43:38 - Autumn's experience in the Noridic country vs. the U.S. 50:13 - Is there a certain part of the book that resonates most with people? 53:54 - What supported to Autumn's resilience 57:42 - What's next for Autumn's writing 59:02 - What Autumn hopes readers take away from her book 01:02:13 - The books that have inspired Autumn 01:03:26 - What else Autumn wants to share about her work This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations. Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes: Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post For more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!

Whilst water is the most important substance on earth, we take it for granted in our modern lives. As an archaeologist, Jay Ingate looks at water in the development of urban centres in early Roman Britain. Whilst the Romans sought to channel water for human purposes they also had a respectful relationship to it because of its believed connection to spirits and deities. Their largest sewer was even blessed with the name of a Goddess. Sam Grinsell explores how that connection to nature was lost as European colonialism led to the grand history of dam making and British engineers sought to ensure a pipeline to Egyptian cotton. He explains how this mastery over water continues with the artificially constructed landscapes of the 19th and 20th century North Sea coasts. How does out detachment from waters' source diminish our ability to connect what comes out of our taps to the intensifying dangers of droughts and floods resulting from climate change? Might an understanding of its history illuminate and offer solutions to our current dilemmas?Jay Ingate is Senior Lecturer in Roman and Classical Archaeology at Canterbury Christ Church University and his research focuses on the complex role of water in the development of urban centres in early Roman Britain Sam Grinsell is a Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of Architecture and follows rivers, canals, seas and oceans in the way they shape the spaces in which we live. He is currently working on a three-year project titled ‘Making North Sea coasts in England, Flanders and the Netherlands, c.1800-1950'. Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough is a Lecturer in Environmental History at Bath Spa University She's a BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker on the scheme which promotes research on the radio.This New Thinking episode of the Arts & Ideas podcast was made in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UKRI. You can find more collected on the Free Thinking programme website of BBC Radio 3 under New Research or if you sign up for the Arts & Ideas podcast you can hear discussions about a range of topics.Producer: Jayne Egerton

Today I am joined by Sophia Kristjansson, a diversity, equity and inclusion, change management, people strategies, and executive coaching specialist who applies the concepts of behavioural neuroscience and organisational psychology to help leaders and their organisations achieve their business outcomes.A published author, with a Masters in Neuroscience and Leadership from Middlesex University, Sophia, contributed a DEI chapter to the book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change. Sophia is also PhD candidate in Organisational Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University and a faculty member at the University of Denver's College, where she teaches DEI structures, organisational leadership, human resources, and business strategy courses.Also the founder of Lexicon Lens, a consultancy formed to help individuals and organisations benefit from initiatives that foster organisational innovation, Sophia's clients are Fortune 500 executives and leadership teams from aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, sports, technology, and telecom industries.So, without further ado, welcome Sophia to the HR L&D Podcast!Key Takeaways:"Human resources" signifies the strategic management of organisation personnel, emphasising their value as essential assets.To enhance a sense of belonging, businesses should adopt best practices focused on creating a culture that values each individual's contribution.There's a pressing need for businesses to increase their DEI accountability to foster a sense of belonging among employees.HR leaders should refine attraction and retention strategies with a DEI focus to enrich organisational culture.Integrating DEI into action plans requires people managers to proactively embed inclusivity into their management strategies.HR leaders must implement inclusive behaviors universally, adapting to various work environments including office, remote, and global settings.Today's HR L&D podcast episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform revolutionising global work management. Whether a big enterprise or a small business, Deel enables you to onboard talent in over 150 countries, run payroll in over 100, and offer competitive benefits. With Deel, scale globally with industry-leading HR tools, payroll solutions, and compliance services.Sign Up NowConnect with Sophia:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/Website: https://lexiconlens.com/Connect with Nick Day:• ✉️ Email: nick@jgarecruitment.com • Phone: 01727800377•

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests isometric exercises like wall sitting (or wall squats) help reduce blood pressure more effectively than other forms of exercise - including weight training, high-intensity intervals (HIIT), and simple aerobic movements. Dr Jim Wiles is principal lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK. He joins Jim on Sunday Morning to discuss the study and whether we should all be incorporating the wall sit into our routines.

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Claire Boucher, a lecturer of Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University and PhD Researcher at University of Kent. Claire discusses her research into the thoracolumbar fascia, a critical yet often-overlooked component in lower back pain treatment strategies. Claire's interest in this line of research was ignited from her time spent in the field, where she identified a significant gap in the understanding of lower back pain. Her research provides valuable insights for both academia and the clinical world and encompasses years of conceptual development, analysis, and a commitment to bridging scientific data with practical patient care. The episode explores how improved understanding of fascia could drastically revolutionize therapeutic protocols in managing lower back pain. Learn about the intricacies of fascia research, the multi-factorial nature of back pain and the crucial role that continual exploration and collaboration play in this significant area of health research. Aside from her research, Claire remains actively involved in the sports therapy community, including coaching triathlons. A must listen for clinicians, researchers or anyone interested in improving pain management strategies through scientifically sound and innovative research. Timeline Chapters: 00:00:00 Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast 00:01:03 Ask Us Anything: Recap of Ep.184 00:02:30 Want to be on the Podcast as part of the STA Panel? 00:04:39 Welcome special guest Claire Boucher 00:05:33 Claire's Background and Teaching Experience 00:10:39 Definition and Role of Fascia in the Body 00:13:32 Area of Interest: Thoracolumbar Fascia Examination 00:15:00 Detailed Analysis of Thoracolumbar Fascia Image 00:18:20 Study Findings in Comparison to Previous Research 00:21:00 Discussion on the Complexity of Lower Back Pain Research 00:23:23 Building on Past Research and Big Picture Approach 00:25:18 Participant Demographics and Sample Size Selection 00:26:00 Recruitment Process and Community Engagement in Research 00:29:02 Research Dissemination 00:29:31 Decoding Ultrasound Images 00:38:40 Analyzing Complex Ultrasound Scans 00:42:21 The Significance of Exercise Trends 00:43:56 Targeting Fascia Through Movement 00:49:49 Collaboration Between Clinicians and Researchers Our sincere thanks to Claire Boucher for giving up her time to be a guest on the show! Useful Links Claire Boucher on Twitter Claire Boucher on Linkedin Fascia Research Society Webpage Connect With The Sports Therapy Association Facebook Instagram Twitter Website  Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

Michael adds a plank into his exercise routine and is surprised to learn of its huge benefits to our physical health.Dr Jamie O'Driscoll, a Reader of Cardiovascular Physiology at Canterbury Christ Church University, reveals how the plank is a form of isometric exercise, where muscles are held still, neither stretching nor contracting. Jamie shares his research that found these exercises, including the plank and the wall-squat, could massively reduce our blood pressure.Michael also explores how the plank can even be better than crunches or sit ups for your abs and core muscles. Our volunteer Penelope takes on the plank, excited to learn that this small addition to her fitness regime could yield great results. Series Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler Researcher: Sophie Richardson Researcher: Will Hornbrook Production Manager: Maria Simons Editor: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

Anton Jefcoate is a software engineer and leader with over 15 years of experience in building software solutions. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Lyst, a global fashion shopping app, one of the most-downloaded premium fashion shopping apps on iOS globally. A Software Engineer from Canterbury Christ Church University, Anton's previous experience includes Senior Director at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where he oversaw order processing systems. An expert in the areas of technical vision & strategy and leadership, Anton was also Software Development Team Leader at IPT, where he managed an MVC Quiz website / app. In addition, he served as Development Team Leader at Interactive Prospect Targeting (plc), responsible for mentoring direct reports, overseeing architecture, and maintaining platform stability.Anton started his career as a Software Engineer at Capricorn Productions, where he built personalised software applications.Anton Jefcoate BiographyAnton Jefcoate serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Lyst, a prominent global fashion shopping app. With over fifteen years of extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership, Jefcoate has played a crucial role in shaping the technological landscape of the companies he has been associated with.Before joining Lyst, Anton also served as a Software Development Team Leader at IPT, managing an MVC Quiz website/app. After that, he held the position of Senior Director at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where he demonstrated his expertise in overseeing order processing systems, .Net development, C# programming, and API development. In his current role as CTO at Lyst, Anton Jefcoate reports directly to the CEO, Emma McFerran. He collaborates with key executives within the organization, including Sarah Karamian (VP, Monetization), Frances Dyson (SVP, People), and Jenny Cossons (Chief Partnerships Officer).Lyst, the global fashion shopping app with a 1700% growth in new users on the Lyst app in FY21. The company reports over 160 million shoppers using the app and website to access a vast assortment of over 8 million products from 17,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers. The Lyst app is also the most-downloaded premium fashion shopping app on iOS globally.To know more about Anton Jefcoate, visit https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/anton-jefcoateTo more about Lyst, visit https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/lystLinks and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjefcoate/https://www.tvguidetime.com/famous-people/who-is-anton-jefcoate-know-about-designer-sammi-jefcoate-wedding-and-age-difference-with-husband-227143.html#google_vignettehttps://www.lyst.com/news/anton-jefcoate-joins-lyst-as-chief-technology-officer/https://theorg.com/org/lyst/org-chart/anton-jefcoatehttps://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/workplace-talent/power-moves-adidas-appoints-chief-creative-officer-loreal-usa-names-new-chief-executive/https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/as-you-are-with-sammi-jefcoate/012-with-anton-jefcoate-on-music-parenting-and-ourhttps://www.lyst.co.uk/data/digital-fashion-report/https://www.lyst.com/data/the-lyst-index/https://www.lyst.com/data/the-lyst-index/q323/ About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ https://twitter.com/citiesabc_ https://www.instagram.com/citiesabc About openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/ https://twitter.com/openbusinesshq About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/fashionabcorg/ About Dinis Guardahttps://twitter.com/dinisguarda https://www.instagram.com/dinisguarda_/ https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards about their research recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on what is the best exercise for maintaining a healthy resting blood pressure. In the podcast, they explain how they conducted their study, their results, and the theories behind why one exercise did significantly better than others at lowering blood pressure. They will  tell you how you can do the best exercise right now and also offer advice on how their findings should impact current exercise guidelines when it comes to high blood pressure, a serious health problem that affects millions of people! Dr. O'Driscoll is a researcher in Cardiovascular Physiology at Canterbury Christ Church University and a Clinical Scientist in Cardiology. You can learn about him here. Jamie Edwards is a PhD student at Canterbury Christ Church University. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Dr. Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or Twitter.Subcribe to her newsletter here!Support the show

My two guests this week are passionate about improving life for people living with dementia, particularly through the education and training of those who support and care for them. Dr Keith Oliver is an expert by experience – 13 years' experience, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, aged just 55 and forced to retire after 33 years in teaching, latterly as a headteacher. Prof Claire Surr, Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University, has attracted global recognition for her research and leadership in dementia education and training for the health and social care workforce. Dr Oliver's roles and work within the dementia sector are almost too many to mention, but here's a flavour, starting with the honorary doctorate he received in 2021 from Canterbury Christ Church University.Keith Oliver has authored or co-authored four books on dementia since being diagnosed. He is an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, a Kent and Medway NHS Trust Dementia Envoy, a member of the 3 Nations Dementia Working Group and a founder member of the Young Dementia Network. It's worth noting that the definition of young onset dementia is when it affects someone under the age of 65. Keith is often to be seen and heard on television and radio and at national and international conferences, and regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines and professional publications. He recently contributed to an Open University Publication entitled Education and Training in Dementia Care – a Person-Centred Approach, co-authored by Prof Surr. Forming part of the Reconsidering Dementia series, the book is a deep dive into the complexities of this once neglected subject. Like all the other books in the series, as well as being scholarly, it spells out what the theories actually mean for those at the sharp end, such as people living with dementia, their families, those working in dementia care, policy-makers and professionals. Prof Surr's career has centred on the delivery of truly person-centred care for the 70 to 80pc of care home residents who live with dementia, with a specific interest in supporting care home staff in their roles and methods, and evaluating their impact. Most recently Claire has been involved in researching cancer care for people with dementia.Education and Training in Dementia Care – a Person-Centred Approach, an Open University Publication, is available from Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The owner of an Ashford restaurant has hit back after it was given a one-star food hygiene rating.An inspection last month found the Kennington Carvery had dirty, greasy walls and meat wasn't reheated to a safe temperature.Also in today's episode, hear from a student nurse who has been impacted by a calculation error by Canterbury Christ Church University.Sam Geere is one of 200 final year students who were due to get their degrees and start work, but have now been told they need to do more placement hours.A Sittingbourne woman has been telling us about a mysterious illness which stumped doctors and took years for her family to be formally diagnosed.Fiona Wills is going through the process of genetic testing after her mum and granddad both showed symptoms of Leukodystrophy.The first female headteacher of an historic school says she's looking forward to getting started in September.Kings in Canterbury has only ever had men in charge since it was first formed in 597, but now Jude Lowson is taking over.And in football, Gillingham are top of the League 2 table after a 1-0 victory over Sutton United.Manager Neil Harris spoke to us after the match, and said he was delight to come away with another victory.

Andrew Graham Buttery; BSc; MSc; DipMedEd (Dist.); RODP (Ex RC(UK) ALS Instructor, CHSE (expired)After 20 years clinical work as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), my increasing interest in education and improvement led to my first full-time educator role as Simulation Specialist, and only full-time clinician, for the Trent Simulation & Clinical Skills Centre, Nottingham in 2004 with a concurrent secondment to design and deliver an Anaesthetic Assistant Course at the Nottingham School of Nursing. I served on the Board of the Association of ODP during the process to join the HCP (Health Professions Council, as was), contributing to the QAA Benchmarking and the HPC Standards of Proficiency for ODP and taking part in numerous professional Validation of ODP Programmes. 2004 I attended a 4 – Day Aviation “Crew Resource Management” Train-the-Trainer course and have been delivering Simulation & Human Factors Education ever since. I was treasurer for NAMS (National Association for Medical Simulation) before it became ASPiH (Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare) and was a member of Faculty for the NAMS/Laerdal collaboration “SimSKills” Train the Trainers Course and have contributed to several Laerdal “Simulation User Group (SUN) Meetings. I was one of two Human Factors Editors for SESAM 2014 and the European subject expert on the SSH working panel for the first Certification as Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) during two USA workshop events. I qualified as a TeamSTEPPS Master trainer in 2015.I co-designed and delivered a workshop on Human Factors Education for the UK Clinical HumanFactors Group [http://chfg.org/] in 2012.I left Trent Simulation for Doha, Qatar in 2015, returning to a Patient Safety Management role at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) in 2016 then Simulation Faculty Director for Canterbury Christ Church University in 2017 and now Regional Simulation and Human Factors Project Lead. The affidavit for my NUH Corporate “NUHonours” Award in 2011 included: “Andy's passion for human factors and patient safety and his desire to share this knowledge with others is demonstrated every day he teaches…”I have delivered presentations and workshops, mostly upon Simulation Faculty Development, at local, national and international conferences and was a member of the expert panel for a plenum event at SESAM (Society for Simulation in Europe) 2013. I have led pre-conference workshops for the ASPiH National Conference. I contribute to NHS E National Programmes & Training, I designed and led the MSc Simulation Pathway Lead for Canterbury Christ Church University. I presented to the Royal College of Physicians National Clinical Trainer Conference 2022. I am member of the ASPiH Executive and the Operative board of IJoHS.PublicationsC Wood, C Buss, A Buttery, D Gardiner. Evaluation of deceased donation simulation. Journal of theIntensive Care Society. 2012 April; 13(2): 107-114 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271850263_Evaluation_of_Deceased_Donation_SimulationS Timmons, B Baxendale, A Buttery, G Miles, B Roe, S Browes. Implementing Human Factors inClinical Practice. Emerg Med J. 2014 March; https://emj.bmj.com/content/emermed/early/2014/03/14/emermed-2013-203203.full.pdfE Ferguson, A Buttery, G Miles, C Tatalia, D D Clarke, A Lonsdale, B Baxendale, C Lawrence. TheTemporal Rating of Emergency Non-Technical skills (TRENT) index for self and others:psychometric properties and emotional responses. BMC Medical Education (2014) 14; 240 https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-014-0240-yJ Scott, P Dawson, E Heavey, Aoife De Brun, A Buttery, J Waring, D Flynn. Content Analysis of Patient Safety Incident ReportInnovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

Can an astrologer predict the best time to do IVF? In the latest episode of Stork'd, Julia and Nicola Smuts Allsop delve into her journey as a fertility astrologer and how she predicts the “lucky time” for conception. Nicola's personal experiences with infertility lend a captivating touch to her narrative. She discusses the influence of diverse planetary alignments on a couple's fertility prospects and also addresses the naysayers. In addition, Nicola expresses her conviction in the impact of the "placebo effect." Enjoy this enlightening installment of Stork'd.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [02:39] Nicola shares the story of her early career and how she became a fertility astrologer [09:38] Nicola feels it's important to have a “witness” or someone to walk with you through your infertility journey, and she discusses her research  [16:28] Nicola addresses the naysayers of astrology and what one would expect who used her services [25:35] Nicola shares various client stories, the trends she sees in who comes to her and the patterns that are presenting  [38:30] Nicola discusses how society has affected fertility and what circumstances need to exist for her to give up on a client [44:28] What does Nicola tell a couple who most likely will not get pregnant [49:51] What is Nicola's family situation currently, and how does she define family   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   There are questions or concerns a woman would not tell a doctor but would discuss with a fertility astrologer. A fertility astrologer listens to clients and does not project their ideas onto them. Knowing when bad times are coming and when they will be over is helpful for a person to deal with the situation.   RESOURCE LINKS:   Stork'd - Facebook   Stork'd - Instagram   Stork'd - YouTube    Fertility Astrology - Website   Nicola Smuts Allsop - Instagram   Fertility Astrology: A Modern Medieval Textbook   BIOGRAPHY:  Nicola Smuts Allsop is a consulting astrologer living in the United Kingdom. Originally from South Africa, she completed her first studies at the Rod Suskin School of Astrology in Cape Town and completed a Diploma in Medieval Astrology with Astro Logos (Bernadette Brady) in the UK. Nicola has recently graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a Master's Degree in Myth, Cosmology and The Sacred.   Author of the newly published FERTILITY ASTROLOGY, A Modern Medieval Textbook, Nicola has specialized in this field and has undergone fertility treatment herself. She is a mother of two adult children and can empathize and understand the pain and desperation of trying to conceive.   Nicola lectures internationally on her fertility work, and her research and methods in this field are pioneering and unique.   Her success in diagnosing fertility issues in charts and finding potentially fertile times to try In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other reproductive treatments has been published in The Sunday Times (London), The London Times, and the Daily Mail. Her work has also been featured on national television (Free Spirit, Top Billing) in South Africa.   Many couples are extremely grateful to her for the valuable, time-saving advice and recommendations she can provide to maximize the potential for conception. Her practical knowledge of the process of IVF and other reproductive treatments is extensive, and her personal experience of infertility makes her a compassionate and caring professional.

Belonging is an innate human need that is rooted in our biology. Unfortunately, 40% of employees report experiencing isolation in the workplace, which can lead to decreased engagement and commitment. According to a study conducted by BetterUp, a strong sense of belonging can result in a remarkable 56% boost in job performance, as well as a 50% decrease in the risk of turnover and a significant 75% reduction in sick days. It's clear that fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace can lead to positive outcomes for both employees and employers alike.   What We Discussed in this Episode on Belonging at Work: - Is the Importance of Belonging Overrated? Exploring the Role of Friends and Family - The Power of Transparency and Candor in Cultivating a Culture of Belonging - Nature vs Nurture: Understanding Behavioral Change and Overcoming Brain Resistance - Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Building a Unified and Inclusive Workplace - Growth Hacking Belonging: Quick and Low-Effort Fixes for Leaders to Foster a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace   About Sophia Kristjansson: Sophia, a published author, is a co-author who contributed a chapter on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the book titled "The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change." Currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, Sophia also serves as a faculty member at the University of Denver's College. Her expertise lies in teaching DEI structures, organizational leadership, human resources, and business strategy courses. In 2012, Sophia established Lexicon Lens, a consultancy focused on fostering organizational innovation through practical strategies and initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging.   Connecting with Sophia Kristjansson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/    Subscribe to the monthly Simply Human Newsletter Unreasonable ideas for great people at work - We talk: growth hacking human-centered performance, innovation and work culture. https://simplyhuman.substack.com/   

A Medway family say they're devastated after undertakers allegedly failed to refund £3,500 to their elderly mum who had handed over the cash towards a funeral plan.The widow, who's in her 80s, gave the money to Gateway Family Funeral Services in Gillingham.  Lucy Hickmott joins us with the story.Also in today's podcast, Thousands of you will heading to polling stations across Kent today to vote in the local elections.It's one of the biggest ballots in decades with more than 550 seats up for grabs at 13 local authorities in the county. Hear from our political editor Paul Francis.The future of student midwives in Kent has been thrown into doubt after their course was axed because of safety and quality concerns.Canterbury Christ Church University's accreditation for its midwifery programme has been cancelled by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.A Gillingham based charity has revealed it's struggling to meet demand as the county suffers a shortage of guide dogs.Neil Ewart is trustee of the Seeing Dogs Alliance and says the wait list is down to a number of factors, including high demand, low volunteer numbers and and rising bills. A Canterbury man who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan is hoping to start his mission to climb Mount Everest this week.Hari Budha Magar wants to become the first double above-the-knee amputee reach the summit of the world's highest peak and has spoken to us from base camp.And, we continue our countdown to the coronation by hearing from some refugees in Kent who met the  King last year.Charles visited Kent Refugee Action Network when he was still the prince of Wales.

Welcome to this week's Royal family podcast. We are chatting all things Coronation including: The King Charles Coronation Bible The new King Charles Cypher added to the military uniforms and Yeoman Wardens of The Tower of London Princess Anne has a very historically important job during the Coronation of King Charles III.  AND, the controversy surrounding the Ticketmaster ballot system letting Royal fans down with their confusing emails - it happened to us, Royal community.  We also talk about:  Prince Louis turning five this week and we discuss the photographs that were released to mark the occasion The Princess of Wales heads to Baby Basics in Windsor Prince William take a restaurant lunch booking whilst in Birmingham The Royal socials finally include the Duke of Gloucester during his Anzac day engagements The Duke of Edinburgh is in Canada and the USA whilst The Duchess of Edinburgh heads to Kent The King and The Queen visit the Eurovision Concert arena in Liverpool and are awarded with their gold blue peter badges…plus get spotted at a Fish Shop.  Plus so much more…. Not long now until the Coronation. Thanks so much for being with us as we prepare for all the excitement.    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

How do you promote positive learning behaviours inside, and outside, the classroom? Our host for this episode is Laura Kahwati, Education Manager for Thought Leadership at Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is joined by Dr Simon Ellis, a Freelance Educational Consultant who provides training and consultancy support to schools on behaviour for learning. Prior to this, he was a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University where he taught on the Master's in Education programme and the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination course.  Show notes: Behaviour for Learning: Promoting Positive Relationships in the Classroom, by Simon Ellis, Janet Tod Conceptual framework - A systematic review of how theories explain learning behaviour in school contexts, Dr Sacha Powell and Professor Janet Tod   Cambridge Assessment International Education - Education Brief: Learner Wellbeing  Cambridge Assessment International Education - Education Brief: Promoting a Positive School Climate 

Dr Alan Meades teaches the undergraduate and post-graduate game design courses at Canterbury Christ Church University and is the author of Arcade Britannia, published by MIT Press. After dedicating so many episodes of the show to the mythic American arcade of the late Seventies and early Eighties (in some ways perhaps more a figment of our collective imagination than we might care to admit) it was wonderful having Alan provide a much wider historical context of the amusement arcade, actually dating back hundreds of years and all via a uniquely British lens.

Síle Walsh is a coach specializing in leadership and organizational development with a focus on inclusion, performance, and psychological safety. With a background in coaching psychology and organizational development, and over a decade of working with clients in Ireland and internationally, Síle strives to support effective leadership so organizations can be high-performing, inclusive workplaces where people thrive, and great work gets done. Síle is a PhD researcher with Canterbury Christ Church University in Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology exploring inclusive leadership in organizations through a psychological lens. On this episode, we discuss the way Síle approaches curiosity, what initially got her interested in leadership development, and what trends she'd like to see grow and which she's less excited about. She also shares a story about the time she received feedback that inspired her to change how she presents herself online so she is more authentic and accurate to her unique approach to her work.

On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke to Dr Anne Nortcliffe, Founding Head of School of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, about the importance of Equality Diversity and Inclusion in education and the workplace, as well as how getting ED&I correct in one builds the foundation for getting it right in the other. Links: Mobile Apps For Learning Twitter LinkedIn

Daniel Vince joined the PLS board of trustees earlier this year and is currently studying for a Masters by research on the post-war novel at the University of York having graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University earlier this year. He is also an antiquarian book seller and can often be found hunting down rare and wonderful books. When the Barbara Pym Society invited a member of the PLS to present a paper at their AGM in Oxford this year, Daniel bravely took up the challenge. Daniel speaks to Lyn and reads his talk A Few Green Leaves: Pym, Larkin and Rural Retirement. Larkin texts referenced: Aubade, Money, Spring, Here, Toads, The Mower, Cut Grass, High Windows, The Importance of Elsewhere, A Girl In Winter (Faber 1947) Barbara Pym novels: A Few Green Leaves, A Quartet in Autumn, The Sweet Dove Died Other writers/references: Ending Up by Kingsley Amis, The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir, Hippopotamus by TS Eliot, Further reading: The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym by Paula Byrne (2021) A Very Private Eye: The Diaries, Letters And Notebooks Of Barbara Pym ed. Hazel Holt (Macmillan 1984) Presented by Lyn Lockwood. Theme music: 'The Horns Of The Morning' by The Mechanicals Band. Buy 'The Righteous Jazz' at their Bandcamp page: https://themechanicalsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-righteous-jazz Audio editing by Simon Galloway. Follow us and get it touch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tiny_air Find out more about the Philip Larkin Society here - http://philiplarkin.com/

Dr Nicole Holt is a Lecturer in Public Health and Wellbeing for the School of Allied and Public Health Professions within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care at Canterbury Christ Church University.  She is currently involved in several research projects around spirituality and wellbeing.   In this episode we discuss Nicole's experience of her PhD which explored the reported relationship between Spirituality and Public Health in those who identify as Spiritual but not Religious.   Nicole talks about her experience as a first generation HE student and the challenges of finding her place within the academy.   She reflects on the general challenges of working while studying and the particular challenges of having 5 different supervisors.   She details the support she received from her dyslexia tutor and the importance of that continuity.   We also touch on the difficult experience of her viva and what happens when things don't go as planned.   You can contact Nicole here: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/medicine-health-and-social-care/allied-health-professions-public-health/staff/Profile.aspx?staff=974f76455d9e505c 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

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by author, genealogist, and educator Nathan Dylan Goodwin. Nathan and Maureen discuss how writing, genealogy, and historical fiction intersect, and what it means to write for each. His successful Forensic Genealogist series features a mystery-solving genealogist Morton Farrier who applies genealogical research techniques to crimes.Related Episodes:Episode 176: Ancestor Trouble with author Maud NewtonEpisode 94: Dead Still: Postmortem Photography and Crime Fiction on Acorn TVLinks:Nathan Dylan GoodwinSign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help organizing your photos? Check out the Essential Photo Organizing Video Course.Need help identifying family photos? Check out the Identifying Family Photographs Online Course.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a writer, genealogist, and educator. He was born and raised in Hastings, East Sussex. Schooled in the town, he then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film, and Television Studies, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. A member of the Society of Authors, he has completed a number of local history books about Hastings, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, and Mrs. McDougall Investigates and Venator Cold Case series.About Maureen Taylor:Maureen is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, photograph preservation, and family history at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S., London, and Canada.  She's the author of several books and hundreds of articles and her television appearances include The View and The Today Show (where she researched and presented a complete family tree for host Meredith Vieira).  She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Germany's top newspaper Der Spiegel, American Spirit, and The New York Times. Maureen was recently a spokesperson and photograph expert for MyHeritage.com, an internationally known family history website, and also writes guidebooks, scholarly articles, and online columns for such media as Smithsonian.com. Learn more at I wanted to remind you all that I run one-on-one Photo Consultations, that help identify photo clues that you may have missed, in order to help you better understand your family history. Not many people realize that the saying is true - and that a photo can tell a million stories. All sessions are recorded, and there's a discount for bulk image sessions. Find out more on my website at https://maureentaylor.com. Support the show

In today's podcast, it's emerged a major blaze that destroyed a business on a Kent harbour had been caused by contractors working for Canterbury city council. The Crab and Winkle Restaurant and Whitstable Fish Market were destroyed in May after the fire broke out in the neighbouring cockle shed. We speak to the co-owner of the restaurant and fish market.   Also today, it's feared there could be a severe shortage of midwives in Kent as a training course has been suspended. Dozens of people have suddenly been told they can't study midwifery at Canterbury Christ Church University. The regulator's stepped in following concerns about students being left unsupervised with patients.   A foodbank in Margate has been left considering whether to close, after being broken into for the third time in twelve months. Shopkeepers at MiCommunity in Duke Street found someone had made off with £1,000 worth of stock on Tuesday.   And, the KentOnline Podcast has been told it's more important than ever to protect the Swanscombe peninsula.   It's after one of the UK's rarest bumble bees was spotted at the site. We caught up with Jamie Robins from Conservation charity Bug Life.

This week we are talking about staying active in pregnancy and getting back to activity in the post-partum period with two experts in this space - Emma Brockwell and Dr Marlize De Vivo. Emma is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist . She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines' and published her book ‘Why did no one tell me? How to protect, heal and nurture your body through motherhood In 2021.Dr Marlize De Vivo is a qualified Biokineticist, Sports Rehabilitator and Trainer, and senior research fellow at Canterbury Christ Church University. She is also Co-CEO and and founding member of the Active Pregnancy Foundation This episode covers*Staying active safely in pregnancy *Benefits for mum and baby*situations where a woman may be advised not to exercise*Lifting weights during pregnancy*Pelvic girdle pain*getting active in the post-partum period*Running during and after pregnancy*how to train your pelvic floorIf you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. Thank you to our season sponsor WHOOP. Right now, you can get your first month free when you checkout through join.whoop.com/thefoodmedic@thefoodmedic / www.thefoodmedic.co.uk

Dr. Dominic Wood has been at CCCU since 1995.  He became Head of the Department of Law and Criminal Justice Studies in 2009.   He has led the development of many innovative academic programs in policing.  He was a key contributor to the Student Police Officer Handbook published by Oxford University Press (8th Edition currently at press) and has published around different political aspects of policing. He has a research interest focused on  the shifting philosophical underpinnings of policing from liberal to democratic principles. Dr. Wood helped to establish the Higher Education Forum for Learning and Development in Policing.  He is the Chair of the Higher Education Forum, which includes representatives from over 20 universities across the UK. He is a contributor to a collaborative MSc Policing program run in partnership between CCCU and the Police Academy in the Netherlands.  Dominic has participated in Skills for Justice working groups and as a member of the National Police Improvement Agency-led Higher Education Steering Group.His Ph.D. is in the field of philosophy of education.  He is a member of the British Society of Criminology and the Philosophy of Education Great Britain Society. We spoke of the ever-changing state of policing and the value of university/police partnerships.

Emily Peasgood Composer, sound artist, artist, author Awards Ivors Composer Award for Sonic Art (2018) Emily Anne Peasgood is an Ivors Composer Awards winning English composer and sound artist.  Emily creates research-led and site specific interactive artworks for galleries and outdoor public spaces, ranging from large-scale community events to intimate sound installations. Her work aims to transform how we perceive our environment by creating invitations to connect with people and places that are forgotten, overlooked, or surrounded by histories that can be remembered and celebrated through sound and music. She is best known for her work in outdoor public locations with specific communities of people, often using innovative technology and design that visitors can interact with. Her work is magical, evocative and memorable.   Emily was profiled by the I as the Hip Op Composer. In 2017 she delivered the TEDx Folkestone talk "Emily! Don't do that!". Emily  was awarded a PhD by Canterbury Christ Church University for her thesis Leading with Aesthetic: Creating Accessible, Inclusive and Engaging Musical Artworks Through Experimental Processes in the Community and is a composition tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University. Dr Peasgood is a co-author of The Work of the Military Wives Choirs and The perceived effects of singing on the health and well-being of wives and partners of members of the British Armed Forces: a cross-sectional survey. Works In 2014, Emily created Landscapes a choral work responding to the landscape artworks of J. M. W. Turner and Helen Frankenthaler. It premiered at the exhibition Making Painting: J.M.W. Turner and Helen Frankenthaler at Turner Contemporary. In 2016 she premiered Lifted at Turner Contemporary. In the same year she premiered BIRDS, a sung and spoken word piece observing feminine ritual and behaviour through the lens of a documentary film narrator and Crossing Over, a piece commissioned by Turner Contemporary to premier as part of its event commemorating the Zong massacre as depicted on J.M.W. Turner's painting The Slave Ship (1840).   Halfway to Heaven won the prize for Sonic Art at the 2018 British Composer Awards (renamed the Ivors Composer Awards). In the same year, the "eerily evocative" Requiem for Cross Bones featured at MERGE Bankside and created The Illusion of Conscious Thought for the East Hill Cliff Railway and West Hill Cliff Railway in Hastings as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival. In 2019 Never Again was nominated for an Ivors Composer Award in the category of Community or Educational Project. In 2017 Emily Peasgood was nominated in the same category for BIRDS and other Stories and Crossing Over. Visit www.emilypeasgood.com for more info and links To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music  

What is the ideal dose of mindfulness? Like with any medicine, dose is a complex topic. Sharing her research is Dr Sarah Strohmaier, psychology lecturer and mindfulness researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University. Does bigger dose equal bigger benefit? How do we measure such subjective outcomes? Sarah has led a number of experiments tracking the effects of practicing mindfulness for different ‘dosages' of time. Together, we pick apart the research, uncovering practical tips for how to integrate mindfulness sustainably.

Prescription mindfulness, how much is enough , how much is too much with Dr Sarah Strohmaier, Mindfulness researcher, UK A short time of mindfulness, 5 mins, over 2 weeks compared to a longer-term, 20 mins over 2 weeks is more effective for people that have not practiced mindfulness before. Understanding- think about running a marathon, would not expect to run a marathon on the first day. Start small and pay attention to the breath.Sarah's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/sarahstrohmaierSarah's page at Canterbury Christ Church University: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/science-engineering-and-social-sciences/psychology-and-life-sciences/psychology/phd-profiles/sarah-strohmaier.aspxSarah's paper on the effect of mindfulness practice length: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-020-01512-5Sarah's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/sarahstrohmaierSarah's page at Canterbury Christ Church University: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/science-engineering-and-social-sciences/psychology-and-life-sciences/psychology/phd-profiles/sarah-strohmaier.aspxSarah's paper on the effect of mindfulness practice length: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-020-01512-5 Publications and research outputsStrohmaier, S., Jones, F., & Cane, J. (2022). One-session mindfulness of the breath meditation practice: A randomized controlled study of the effects on state hope and state gratitude in the general population. Mindfulness, X, X-XX. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01780-9Strohmaier, S., Jones, F.W. & Cane, J.E. (2021). Effects of Length of Mindfulness Practice on Mindfulness, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: a Randomized Controlled Experiment. Mindfulness 12 (1), 198-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01512-5Strohmaier, S., Jones, F. W., & Cane, J. E. (2020). Effects of length of mindfulness practice on mindfulness, depression, anxiety and stress: a randomized controlled experiment. Mindfulness, 12 (1), 198–214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01512-5Strohmaier, S., Homans, K.M., Hulbert, S., Crutch, S.J., Brotherhood, E.V., Harding, E., & Camic, PM. (2021). Arts-based interventions for people living with dementia: Measuring ‘in the moment' wellbeing with the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales. Wellcome Open Research, 6 (59), https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16596.2Hassett, A. & Strohmaier, S. (2020). Trauma Recovery Core Capabilities for the Children's Workforce in the United Kingdom: A Q-Methodology Study. Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody & Child Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/26904586.2020.1826026Support the show

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of violence against women. In part 2 of our conversation, our honored guest Laura Shannon explains how the circle dance can help heal us from trauma. When we arrive at the dance, we show up as we are, with all of our weariness, our trauma. But through the dance, we are supported by the other dancers and bought back into a center of love that exists in the dance but also in ourselves. Laura Shannon has been experiencing, teaching and learning sacred and circle dances for over 30 years- in fact she is considered one of the grandmothers of the sacred dance movement and is known worldwide for her pioneering approach to traditional women's dances as tools for healing and transformation. Laura is one of the faculty members of the sacred dance department at the Findhorn Foundation and leads workshops in over 20 countries. She holds an honours degree in Intercultural Studies and a postgraduate diploma in Dance Movement Therapy. She was recently awarded a Master's degree in Myth, Cosmology, and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University in England, where her M.A. dissertation on the esoteric wisdom of women's ritual dances was awarded a distinction. She is currently a PhD candidate of the University of Gloucester.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of violence against women. It is an honor to have on the show my special guest Laura Shannon, author of the essay "Medusa and Athena: Ancient Allies in Healing Women's Trauma." She has published widely and writes a regular blog on Feminism & Religion. She is one of the faculty members of the sacred dance department at the Findhorn Foundation. She leads workshops in over 20 countries. She holds an honours degree in Intercultural Studies and a postgraduate diploma in Dance Movement Therapy. She was recently awarded a Master's degree in Myth, Cosmology, and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University in England, where her M.A. dissertation on the esoteric wisdom of women's ritual dances was awarded a distinction. She is currently a PhD candidate of the University of Gloucester. In addition to being an author, Laura is considered one of the grandmothers of the worldwide Sacred/Circle Dance movement. She has been researching and teaching traditional women's dances for more than 30 years, especially in the traditional folk dance traditions of Greece, Armenia, the Balkans and the Romani people. Laura sees these dances as an ancient mystery school, transmitting information encoded in symbols such as the circle, spiral, zigzag, crescent, and Tree of Life, with roots in the Neolithic civilizations of Old Europe which honored the Goddess.

Alex is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University (U.K.) and is the author of Christian Anarchism: A Political Commentary on the Gospel which is the topic of our conversation.  Alex is officially French, Greek, and now also British. He grew up in Brussels and has lived in England almost continuously since 1997. He therefore feels like a European foreigner everywhere. He completed his academic studies at the University of Kent, covering disciplines such as Economics (BA), International Relations and European Studies (MA), and Politics and Government with some Theology and Religious Studies (PhD). He worked for both the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University prior to joining Loughborough in 2010. His research and teaching interests include political violence, pacifism and nonviolence studies, anarchist studies, political thought, politics and religion, and critical security studies. https://www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/politics-international-studies/staff/alexandre-christoyannopoulos/ Alex's article on the war in Ukraine: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-nonviolent-resistance-is-a-brave-and-often-effective-response-to-aggression-178361 Other writings by Alex: https://sites.google.com/site/christoyannopoulos/publications-by-theme Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner with the New Zealand Police.  He is now responsible for the National Intelligence, Evidence-based Policing, and Roads Policing. A 20+ year veteran with the NZP, Bruce is pursuing a doctorate through the Canterbury Christ Church University.  We spoke about policing, the issues in policing in New Zealand and across the Globe, innovation, the New Zealand Evidence-based Policing Center, technology, police legitimacy, and leadership.Bruce can be reached by email at bruce.obrien@police.govt.nz  #Leadership #Leadershipdevelopment #Evidencebasedpolicing #NewZealandPolice #BruceO'Brien #SteveMorreale #TheCopDoc Podcast # policing #lawenforcement #WorcesterStateUniversity

EPISODE #602 SPIRIT RELEASE THERAPY PART 2 Richard welcomes a psychologist to discuss spirit possession, attachment, poltergeist activity and the negative impact of obsession, infestation and harassment on psychological health. Guest: Terence Palmer Ph.D. is an independent psychologist located in South East Kent, UK. He has a degree in psychology from  Canterbury Christ Church University, a Masters degree in the study of mysticism and religious experience from The University of Kent and a Doctorate from The University of Wales, Bangor. He is a member of the Scientific and Medical Network, the Society for Psychical Research and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He has a diploma in medical hypnosis from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and has been trained in adjunctive hypnotherapy by the Royal Society of Medicine. The Science of Spirit Possession (2nd Ed.)   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!   BetterHELP - Professional Counselling with a Licensed Therapist. You Deserve to Be Happy! Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Conspiracy   C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout! Life Change and Formula 13 Teas All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' to save 10% on all non-SALE items, PLUS... ALL your purchases ships for free!!! Strange Planet Shop - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play. To become a subscriber CLICK HERE or go to www.conspiracyunlimitedpodcast.com and click on Get Access to Premium Episodes  

EPISODE #601 SPIRIT RELEASE THERAPY PT. 1 Richard welcomes a psychologist to discuss spirit possession, attachment, poltergeist activity and the negative impact of obsession, infestation and harassment on psychological health. Guest: Terence Palmer Ph.D. is an independent psychologist located in South East Kent, UK. He has a degree in psychology from  Canterbury Christ Church University, a Masters degree in the study of mysticism and religious experience from The University of Kent and a Doctorate from The University of Wales, Bangor. He is a member of the Scientific and Medical Network, the Society for Psychical Research and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He has a diploma in medical hypnosis from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and has been trained in adjunctive hypnotherapy by the Royal Society of Medicine. The Science of Spirit Possession (2nd Ed.)   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!   BetterHELP - Professional Counselling with a Licensed Therapist. You Deserve to Be Happy! Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Conspiracy   C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout! Life Change and Formula 13 Teas All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' to save 10% on all non-SALE items, PLUS... ALL your purchases ships for free!!! Strange Planet Shop - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play. To become a subscriber CLICK HERE or go to www.conspiracyunlimitedpodcast.com and click on Get Access to Premium Episodes  

On today's episode I joined by Dr Marlize De Vivo a senior research fellow in perinatal physical activity at Canterbury Christ Church University, and Sally Kettle a speaker, adventurer and with Marlize, co-founder of The Active Pregnancy Foundation. The Active Pregnancy Foundation has the goal of supporting women to stay active throughout pregnancy and beyond, by providing expertise and advice, changing culture and challenging policy.This episode is aimed at empowering women to keep active and exercising confidently and happily throughout pregnancy. We discuss the benefits of keeping active during pregnancy, the current evidence-based guidance in this area and how we can improve the quality and consistency of the information we give to pregnant women.If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a rating and review, and please share with your teammates, coaches, friends, and family!Resources: Sally Kettle: Instagram: @sallykettle Twitter: @sallykettle | Dr Marlize De Vivo: Instagram: @starbucks_lisa Twitter: @marlizedvAdditional resources: The Active Pregnancy Foundation: Instagram: @activepregnancyfoundation | Twitter: @PregnancyActive | https://www.activepregnancyfoundation.org/Season 1 of the podcast is kindly sponsored by Umi Health. Umi Health are on a mission to make pelvic health accessible to every woman, everywhere. Exclusively for the listeners Umi Health are offering a 7-day free trial - all you need to do is go to their website and enter the code PERIOD at either sign up or upgrade. For more information: www.umi-health.com| Insta @umihealth | Twitter: @HealthUmi | Facebook: @UmiHealthLtdCheck out more from The Period of The Period: www.periodoftheperiod.com | Insta @periodoftheperiod | Twitter @periodofperiod | Facebook @periodoftheperiodYou can also find us on Patreon. We have three different membership levels all priced under £4 a month. By becoming a Patron of the The Period of The Period you'll receive a range of benefits including early access, bonus episodes, and more! If you want to help us continue doing what we do then please head to www.patreon.com/periodoftheperiod*Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on  The Period of The Period Podcast are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice*.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/periodoftheperiod)

Joining Narmeen on the island today, Claire Pattison, final year events student at Canterbury Christ Church University who shares with us the 'Sleepover of Dreams'. Expect haute-couture mixed with festival food at an intimate music festival.

    In this episode we speak with Dr Angela Voss, scholar, artist, musician and Program Director for the MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University. Our topic centered around the imaginal realm, the nature and function of the daimon, and the importance of symbol with a shifting perspective more focused on the luminous for the development of theurgic apotheosis.      Secrets of the Heavens CD Dr Angela Voss and the Marini Consort use the Orphic hymns as translated by Thomas Taylor. Between the invocations there are instrumental pieces from the 15th century, and readings by Mark Rylance from the Letters of Marsilio Ficino. http://www.godstowpress.co.uk/secrets.htm?fbclid=IwAR1fXQsJNiuVJtERPkFobzx2jNfFbAcuOKlAbd7wuynW7KLj4xdf15IGpcA  

Richard welcomes a psychologist to discuss spirit possession, attachment, poltergeist activity and the negative impact of obsession, infestation and harassment on psychological health. Guest: Terence Palmer Ph.D. is an independent psychologist located in South East Kent, UK. He has a degree in psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University, a Master's degree in the study of mysticism and religious experience from The University of Kent and a Doctorate from The University of Wales, Bangor. He is a member of the Scientific and Medical Network, the Society for Psychical Research and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He has a diploma in medical hypnosis from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and has been trained in adjunctive hypnotherapy by the Royal Society of Medicine.The Science of Spirit Possession (2nd Ed.)