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How Australian Martial Arts Academy's head instructor turned chronic fatigue into a leadership edge - driving growth and retention at a top-tier school.IN THIS EPISODE:The Belt-By-Belt Recovery Story That Changed Mark's Life (And His Students')Walking Away From Medicine To Pursue The Martial Path Full-TimeThe Hidden Energy Technique That Helps You Show Up Big—Even When You're Running On EmptyHow Teaching On Crutches Inspired A Wave Of Black Belts To Keep GoingThe Sales Strategy That Works As Well In A Kids Class As It Does On The PhoneAnd more*Need help growing your martial arts school? Apply Here.TRANSCRIPTIONGeorge: Hey, it's George Fourie. Welcome to another episode of the Martial Arts Media™ Business Podcast. So, today I'm speaking with Mark Loughran from the Australian Martial Arts Academy.So, episode 156—155—I'd been chatting to Hakan, Hakan Manav, and Mark's name dropped in there quite a few times. So I thought I'd bring the man on himself to have a chat about 18 years in martial arts. He's also one of the head instructors at the Australian Martial Arts Academy, and one of our featured speakers at the Partners Intensive that's coming up in June, depending on when you listen to this.But with that said, welcome to the call, Mark.Mark: Thank you very much. Great to be here. George: Good stuff.We've only just recently met as well. So I'm going to take this as a blank canvas and a conversation just to tap into your genius, the things that you do. So if we had to start from the beginning, who's Mark, how did you get into the industry? Let's go from there.Mark: Yeah, that's a really interesting story, actually. My journey into the martial arts industry started as a recovery piece. Flashback to 2005, I was graduating high school.So, that makes me feel like I'm starting to get old now, everyone I'm teaching was born after that year. Flashback to that time, I graduated high school and got presented with a couple of opportunities.One was from my parents. They said, “If you want to go further and study at university, you can do that,” because my dad worked as a Deputy Vice Chancellor at James Cook Uni. I grew up in Townsville, in Far North Queensland.And they said, “If you want to go to university here, go for it. Stay at home, it's free, all good.”And they said, but if you want to go away, pay for it yourself. And that was the deal. My brother had the same deal.He was a couple of years older than me. And he got himself a full scholarship to Melbourne uni. And he was like, Townsville was too hot.I did the exact same thing, except I went to UNSW. So I've got a scholarship to study medicine at UNSW and went down there, started that journey and ended up getting really sick towards the end of my first year with glandular fever. And there was a whole piece of trying to identify what was going on there, because I was really sick for quite a long time. I ended up with chronic fatigue syndrome, which I still have now, 19 years on.And I still battle that every single day. My sort of path into martial arts started about a year after I got really sick with that. I ended up bed-bound for one to two years.Part of my recovery, actually, I should backtrack a little bit. I was doing high-level athletics at a national level at that time as well. I used to play A-grade tennis and represented Queensland in different sports when I was in high school.I was always an athletic person. And then, for someone to go from that to completely bed-bound, it was a big change and a big struggle. So part of my recovery...

Headlines: Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the federal election date, new findings on the gender pay gap and the 2025 Oscars wrap Deep dive: What does mental health advocacy for men look like in 2025, and does social media help or hinder the cause? A recent video by charity The Better Bloke Project has gone viral after the founders told women to “shut up” to give men “a minute to think” when discussing the state of men’s mental health in the country. The comments have sparked a fierce debate online around gender dynamics, how we talk about men and about mental health, and who should be leading those conversations. In this episode of The Briefing Helen Smith is joined by Professor Braden Hill, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Students, Equity and Indigenous at Edith Cowan University in Perth and a Nyungar (Wardandi) man, who has taken on the task of unpacking content from The Better Bloke Project and other men’s health commentators about feminism, racism and mental health. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlemagne was king of the Franks and Emperor of the mighty Carolingian Empire. His unusually long reign saw him conquer vast swathes of Europe, and shape them into an empire that would inspire rulers for centuries to come. His efforts earned him the title of the "Father of Europe", and the consequences of his reign would be felt long after he was gone.Dan is joined by Matthew Innes, a Professor of History and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London. Matt takes us on a tour de force through the life and legacy of one of Europe's most famous medieval leaders.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Max Carrey.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.

Ciarán McCarthy, Author of Closer to Walking Again and Prof. Fergal O'Brien, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation in RCSI and Head of the Tissue Engineering Research Group

In this episode, Dr. Rob Murphy welcomes Dr. Hester Klopper, Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The two discuss the new Stellenbosch University/Northwestern University Global Health Knowledge Hub (SUNU Hub) which has been designed to unite the universities, broaden their scope of expertise and discovery and offer more opportunities for international collaborations between students, trainees, staff and faculty. They discuss this innovative project and talk about Dr. Klopper's career in global health and facilitating major international collaborations such as the SUNU Hub.

In this episode, host Jason Foster sits down with Osama Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Professor in Finance at Aston University, Birmingham.  Together, they explore how data is transforming the landscape of higher education, from revolutionising decision-making to navigating the challenges and opportunities brought about by AI.    Osama also shares insights into Aston University's pioneering initiatives, including programs designed to equip students with essential skills in AI, sustainability and future-focused competencies that prepare them for the evolving world.    ***********      Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times' fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023, and recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and 2024.  

Namibians are voting Wednesday in presidential elections. Among 15 candidates are 37-year-old university professor Job Amupanda of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party and 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, vice president of the ruling Southwest Africa People's Organization (SWAPO). The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for a peaceful vote. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, Namibia is one of the southern African countries that have been led by liberation movements following independence but are now being judged by young people on their performance.

An analyst says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders who are meeting Wednesday in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, should propose a win-win solution to the post-election crisis in Mozambique. There has been violence there since opposition parties and citizens rejected the results of the October 9 presidential election. Human rights groups say as many as 20 people have been killed. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, that SADC should propose a government of national unity, given the many problems associated with the October 9 vote

The government has hit the brakes on international student enrolments announcing new caps this week. It follows a post-pandemic jump in migration numbers which has caused Labor a political headache. But is limiting the foreign student intake - for a sector that's been one of Australia's biggest export earners - the answer?  Professor Michael Wesley is the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Melbourne and he's warning of serious consequences for the higher education sector and the Australian economy. 

In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to about University clearing with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Leicester, Dr Henrietta O'Connor and a student clearing hotline operator Dan Flatt. They discuss what clearing is, who it's for and how easy it is to go through clearing.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African National Congress (ANC) performed poorly in the May 29 elections because many people in some of the country's large cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban withheld their votes out of dissatisfaction with the provision of services where they live. He spoke Sunday at the opening of the ANC National Executive Committee's (NEC) lekgotla, or roundtable. Ramaphosa also said that voters punished the ANC for its failure to deliver economic growth and the collapse of services such as electricity. He said the ANC chose a government of national unity as the best way to address the shortcomings and respond to voters who are unhappy with the ANC. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, the ANC should have begun its self-assessment by first owning its failures

Education New Zealand's confirmed new financial targets for our international student market.  Its strategy aims to build the sector's economic contribution by $4.4 billion over the next three years.  International students here are at 86% of pre-pandemic numbers.  Waikato University Deputy Vice Chancellor Alistair Jones told Mike Hosking there are some details to be worked out, but he's glad there's an ambitious target.  He says it's good to see sector engagement but acknowledges there's still a long-way to go in recovery, which will span years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pearson and delve further into the political situation of their respective countries. In this podcast the presenter of the Malaysia update, Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, discusses the political situation in Malaysia. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani is a Professor of Politics and International Relations in the School of International Studies at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). He is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Internationalisation at UUM. Previously he was a Visiting Fellow for the Yusof Ishak Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore, and Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Development and Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand. He has published widely on democratisation, political expression and Malaysian politics, and has conducted public advocacy through international and local Malaysian media. He is a columnist for Berita Harian (Malay newspaper) and Sin Chew Jit Poh (Mandarin newspaper). 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

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pearson and delve further into the political situation of their respective countries. In this podcast the presenter of the Malaysia update, Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, discusses the political situation in Malaysia. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani is a Professor of Politics and International Relations in the School of International Studies at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). He is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Internationalisation at UUM. Previously he was a Visiting Fellow for the Yusof Ishak Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore, and Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Development and Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand. He has published widely on democratisation, political expression and Malaysian politics, and has conducted public advocacy through international and local Malaysian media. He is a columnist for Berita Harian (Malay newspaper) and Sin Chew Jit Poh (Mandarin newspaper). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pearson and delve further into the political situation of their respective countries. In this podcast the presenter of the Malaysia update, Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, discusses the political situation in Malaysia. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani is a Professor of Politics and International Relations in the School of International Studies at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). He is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Internationalisation at UUM. Previously he was a Visiting Fellow for the Yusof Ishak Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore, and Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Development and Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand. He has published widely on democratisation, political expression and Malaysian politics, and has conducted public advocacy through international and local Malaysian media. He is a columnist for Berita Harian (Malay newspaper) and Sin Chew Jit Poh (Mandarin newspaper).

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the first female Chief Justice of the country's Supreme Court. She is Mandisa Maya who was serving as Deputy Chief Justice. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, VOA's James Butty, the appointment is a significant achievement.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne, Professor Michael Wesley, said this legislation has been "sprung on us out of the blue".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If all goes according to the constitution, South Africa's newly elected members of parliament will most likely be sworn in this Friday and in turn elect the president. But the South Africa Mail & Guardian reports Monday that the uMkhonto we Sizwe, or MK, party has directed its lawyers to petition the Constitutional Court to stop the parliament from sitting. The party says it wants to challenge the results of the May 29th elections for possible fraud. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty , the Constitutional Court is likely to dismiss any MK party petition for – in his view -- trying to hold the country to ransom.

A political analyst says South Africa's speaker of parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, did the honorable thing for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party by resigning. Professor Sipho Seepe, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, says it was simply a matter of time before the National Prosecuting Authority would arrest the speaker. She has been accused of soliciting bribes worth about $240,000 from a defense contractor between 2016 and 2019 when she was Minister of Defense and Military Veterans. She said Wednesday that her resignation was not an indication or admission of guilt. Professor Sipho Seepe tells VOA's James Butty, the ANC has an internal policy that requires the resignation of any official who is criminally charged for misconduct or malfeasance..

A judge in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday threw out a petition brought by the speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to prevent her arrest on corruption and money laundering charges. The National Prosecuting Authority has accused the speaker of soliciting bribes worth about $240,000 from a defense contractor between 2016 and 2019 when she was Minister of Defense and Military Veterans. Professor Sipho Seepe , a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, the court ruling paves the way for the speaker's arrest, or she will probably turn herself in to the police to be charged.

In South Africa, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost in court yesterday in its attempt to remove the newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe party, or MK, from the May 29 election ballot. The ANC challenged the MK's use of the name and a logo that is similar to that of the ANC's now-disbanded military wing founded by Nelson Mandela. Former President Jacob Zuma has agreed to be the candidate of the MK. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, t the ruling means the ANC could lose more votes on May 29.

The ruling party of South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), has sued the independent electoral commission and the uMkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation) or MK party. According to the Associated Press, the ANC is challenging the MK's use of the name uMkhonto weSizwe and a logo that is similar to that of the ANC's now-disbanded military wing founded by Nelson Mandela. Former President Jacob Zuma has agreed to be the candidate of the MK party. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, the ANC has become paranoid because of the popularity of former President Jacob Zuma

It appears two former presidents of South Africa are going in opposite directions when it comes to who they will be supporting in the May 29, 2024 general election. The South African Mail & Guardian reports former President Thabo Mbeki says he will campaign for the African National Congress (ANC). On the other hand, former President Jacob Zuma has accepted to be the candidate of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. This, as recent polls show the ANC is likely to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the party was led by Nelson Mandela 30 years ago. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, former President Mbeki might be trying to be relevant while Zuma, who is popular with his supporters, has a criminal conviction hanging over his head.

He was the first black Deputy Vice-Chancellor of one of South Africa's English-language and metropolitan universities. He later joined the South African Medical Research Council, which he headed between 1999 and 2002, and was involved in developing South Africa's AIDS strategy and the South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative. More recently, he was the health ombudsman tasked with investigating the Life Esidimeni tragedy. And last year he released his tell-all book, titled Leadership for Transformation since the Dawn of South Africa's Democracy: An insider's view. He joins us this evening as our profile interview, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast Science Secretary Michelle Donelan has paid damages to two academics that she falsely accused of supporting Hamas. What next for the campus culture wars?Plus a new report finds a “growing disconnect” between students and their university experience, and there's been an HE-free budget.With Shân Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Northampton, Ben Elger, Chief Executive at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor in Chief at Wonkhe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) officially launched its campaign for the May 29, 2024 general election on Saturday. The South African Mail & Guardian reports President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the party's manifesto to a packed-to-the-rafters Moses Mabhida stadium. It summarized what the ANC would do differently to carry out policies like creating jobs, reducing the high cost of living, and boosting industrialization. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, the manifesto was no different from when the ANC first came to power 30 years ago.

South Africa, the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has unveiled its manifesto ahead of this year's general elections. According to the South Africa Mail and Guardian, the DA promised to resolve the country's years-long electricity crisis by privatizing power generation. The DA also promised to create at least two million new jobs if it wins the 2024 elections. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, that while the DA may not be able to defeat the African National Congress (ANC), it has a record of efficient delivery of services to the only city under its control, Cape Town

In South Africa, the leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters says his party will stop plans to do away with seven coal-fired power stations. According to the South Africa Daily Guardian, Julius Malema made the comment Saturday while launching his party's manifesto. He said decommissioning power plants goes against the needs of South Africans. The Guardian says shutting down coal power stations is part of the country's plan to move away from fossil fuels. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, Malema is right because the issue of load-shedding – or power outages -- is not a technical matter but a political one.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country's 30th democratic anniversary using their constitution as their basis. In his last State of the Nation address before the 2024 elections, Ramaphosa urged South Africans not to allow anyone to diminish vital democratic institutions. He also highlighted South Africa's engagement in the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war, saying he believes most conflicts can be ended through negotiations. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty President Ramaphosa misrepresented the South African reality.

This week on the podcast international students have been in the news - but how much of the coverage was unfair, and does the sector have a case to answer on admissions? Plus DfE has a mental health taskforce report out, Scotland's Commissioner for Fair Access has reported and we look at new polling and data on students' views and the role that gender can play in politics.With Helen O'Sullivan, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Chester, Smita Jamdar, Partner and Head of Education at Shakespeare Martineau, Sunday Blake, Associate Editor at Wonkhe, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jane Harrington, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of University of Greenwich about Maverick Leadership and how to be a Maverick Leader in Education. Jane shares their background in academia, rising from researcher to senior leadership over 20 years. Judith asks about their non-linear career path, to which Jane attributes staying true to themself and gaining diverse experiences through openness to opportunities. Key Takeaways Being a Maverick Leader involves blending different leadership styles and values whilst remaining adaptive. It's about who you are and what you do. Leaders should aim to create an environment of psychological safety and empowerment. Diversity brings a wealth of perspectives and solutions. As a leader, being outside your comfort zone is healthy. Coaching takes at least 12-18 months to create lasting behavioral change. Leaders should coach and sponsor their teams. Reflecting on negative experiences can provide great learning. The 'why' can motivate you. In this conversation they discuss how to overcome challenges and build confidence. They discuss how experience, not age or role, builds resilience and confidence through failures. Mentorship and sponsorship are key to helping others overcome lack of examples. Professor Jane Harrington joined the University of Greenwich as Vice Chancellor & CEO in December 2019. She has worked in Higher Education for over 30 years and her specific interests include teaching excellence, widening access into higher education, inclusion and social mobility. Jane is passionate about making an impact through working in close partnerships across schools and colleges, business, community and the university sectors. Before joining Greenwich, Jane was Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE) and previously worked in senior roles within the university's Faculty of Business and Law. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.  

In an era of transformative global shifts—defined by evolving commodity trade patterns, the rise of online shopping, and economic challenges—a critical reevaluation of biosecurity strategies is imperative. Collaborative efforts through international partnerships, innovative approaches in business and technology, and the integration of multidisciplinary methods are essential for ensuring food security and forging novel pathways to combat pests and pathogens. Join us in this episode of Something to Chew On as we delve into these crucial topics with Simon McKirdy, Professor of Biosecurity, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Global Engagement, and Pro Vice Chancellor of the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University. A Fullbright Distinguished Chair in Life Sciences Award recipient, Dr. McKirdy's exploration of biosecurity system resiliency, coupled with his ongoing collaboration with K-State's Biosecurity Research Institute and Department of Plant Pathology, helps to establish policies and future frameworks for international coordination and global food security.

SJMK is joined by Professor Matete Madiba, UWC's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Development and Support to talk about the WYSA app launched by the university to help students cope with stress and overcome trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode delves deep into the challenges of diversifying student bodies in higher education, especially in the wake of SCOTUS decisions on Affirmative Action. Dr. Thomas Parham and Dr. Dilcie Perez, stalwarts from the California State University system, bring their expertise and insights to the table.   Drowning in Diversity Debates   Higher education has always been a battleground of ideologies and policies. The introduction of Affirmative Action intended to level the playing field, but its judicial scrutiny has thrown institutions into a quandary. How does one maintain a diverse student body while abiding by the rules?   For the California State University system, this is more than just a theoretical debate. Prop 209 left its mark, challenging institutions to innovate and find ways to promote diversity without relying on race-based decisions in admissions.   The responsibility isn't just on the institutions. Dr. Parham, referencing the literary greats Frantz Fanon and James Baldwin, emphasizes the role of society in shaping educational experiences. The legacy of generations past is heavy on the present one, which seeks to redefine inclusivity on campuses.   CSU's Symposium: Bridging Aspirations with Realities in Higher Education   The gravity of the situation was felt profoundly during CSU's Juneteenth symposium. As Dr. Perez recounted, the voices of Black students, faculty, and staff highlighted the disconnect between the aspirational goals of institutions and the realities on the ground. The symposium wasn't just an event; it was a call to action.   Yet, the scope of the challenge isn't limited to students alone. Faculty, staff, and every stakeholder in the educational ecosystem play a role in shaping the campus climate. Diversity, as Dr. Parham eloquently puts it, is more than just demographics.   Redefining Success and Inclusion   The intertwined fates of students, faculty, and staff necessitate a holistic approach. Success in one domain invariably affects the other. And this reciprocal relationship is what the CSU aims to strengthen. Their Black Student Success workgroup, although centered on Black student success, is not a siloed initiative. It's a blueprint, a model for broader inclusivity.   At its heart, the approach isn't just about numbers. It's about creating environments where everyone feels they belong, where aspirational visions of institutions align more closely with the reality on the ground.   Innovation in Inclusivity   CSU's strategies are groundbreaking in many ways. From early outreach to partnerships with community-based organizations, the efforts aim to foster lifelong relationships. The goal isn't just to admit students but to support them, ensuring their success inside and outside the classroom.   Dr. Perez's take on the matter is unequivocal. Institutions have a responsibility that goes beyond the classroom walls. And for CSU, that responsibility is being shouldered with conviction and vision.   Three Recommendations for Higher Education Leaders and Boards   Institutions need to ensure that their policies and practices truly reflect the diverse voices within their community. Listening sessions, feedback mechanisms, and open forums can offer deep insights. While specific initiatives like the Black Student Success workgroup are essential, institutions must also ensure that these strategies have broader applications. The principles learned from one initiative can be applied to other demographics, ensuring wider success. Success isn't the responsibility of just one stakeholder group. Institutions need to foster collaborations between students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Community-based organizations, alumni, and even businesses have roles to play in shaping the educational experience.   At a Glance   The landscape of higher education is continually evolving, with policies like Affirmative Action at its forefront. The California State University system, grappling with the implications of Prop 209, seeks innovative ways to promote diversity. Diverse voices, from students to staff, emphasize the need for genuine inclusivity. CSU's initiatives, like the Black Student Success workgroup, offer blueprints for broader change. Institutions need to balance aspirational visions with on-ground realities, ensuring that every stakeholder feels they belong. Collaborations, both internal and external, are crucial in shaping the future of higher education.   Read the transcript on the website →   About our Guests Thomas A. Parham Thomas A. Parham, president of CSU Dominguez Hills since March 2018. Dilcie Perez Dilcie Perez is Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Student Affairs.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed®, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/. #HigherEducation #UniversityDiversity #AffirmativeAction

This year's United Nations General Assembly gets under way Monday in New York. According to the UN, world leaders will debate accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace and prosperity. For many African leaders the issue of a seat on the Security Council is expected to future prominently in their speeches, as it has in the past. This year, the BRICS and G20 groups expanded their African membership. Professor Sipho Seepe, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, he doesn't think Africa will get a UN Security Council seat any time soon because, unlike the G20, the Security Council is about the exercise of military and economic power.

Today we are discussing improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. My special guest is Professor Ian Anderson who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Tasmania. He trained as a medical doctor and was the first Indigenous Australian to be appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor of an Australian university.  With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 23 mins.

We are back for episode two of our series in commemoration of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent! Listen in as Ikram, Brenda, and I talk with Dr. Barbara G. Reynolds, Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent on the importance of the International Day for People of African Descent, the International Decade for People of African Descent, the role of Member States in promoting the Decade, and addressing racial inequality through an intersectional lens. Ms. Reynolds is the Vice-President for Administration, Advancement and Planning at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. She served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Guyana from August 2014 to September 2019. Prior to this, Ms Reynolds was Head of Education for Save the Children UK, after having spent the previous two decades with UNICEF in programme, management and representational roles at Headquarters and country offices. Ms. Reynolds began her professional career as a teacher and continues to be involved in education. She Co-Chairs the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force and is a Member of the Independent Technical Advisor Panel for the Global Partnership for Education. She is an active human rights professional, and an experienced human rights and gender mainstreaming facilitator. She holds a BA Education (Caribbean Union College), MA in Curriculum and Teaching (Howard University), the Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (University of London) EdD in International Education Development/Curriculum and Instruction (Columbia University) and the MSt in International Human Rights Law (University of Oxford). Ms Reynolds' second working language is Portuguese. Mandate of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

We are back for episode two of our series in commemoration of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent! Listen in as Ikram, Brenda, and I talk with Dr. Barbara G. Reynolds, Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent on the importance of the International Day for People of African Descent, the International Decade for People of African Descent, the role of Member States in promoting the Decade, and addressing racial inequality through an intersectional lens. Ms. Reynolds is the Vice-President for Administration, Advancement and Planning at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. She served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Guyana from August 2014 to September 2019. Prior to this, Ms Reynolds was Head of Education for Save the Children UK, after having spent the previous two decades with UNICEF in programme, management and representational roles at Headquarters and country offices. Ms. Reynolds began her professional career as a teacher and continues to be involved in education. She Co-Chairs the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force and is a Member of the Independent Technical Advisor Panel for the Global Partnership for Education. She is an active human rights professional, and an experienced human rights and gender mainstreaming facilitator. She holds a BA Education (Caribbean Union College), MA in Curriculum and Teaching (Howard University), the Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (University of London) EdD in International Education Development/Curriculum and Instruction (Columbia University) and the MSt in International Human Rights Law (University of Oxford). Ms Reynolds' second working language is Portuguese. Mandate of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the mind of Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington, a globally renowned historian and philosopher, who has been pivotal in reshaping educational perspectives both in Australia and internationally. From her humble beginnings to being at the forefront of some of today's most pressing challenges, Professor Hughes-Warrington offers an insightful blend of history, philosophy, and modern education. Dive in with us as we explore her personal journey, her thoughts on intertwining academic disciplines, and her significant role in the university merger that's been making waves in South Australia.

With the referendum coming up later in 2023 to vote on altering the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, it was my great pleasure to speak to Professor Peter Radoll recently on the Evolved Leadership Podcast. Peter is a proud descendant of the Anaiwan people of northern New South Wales and is the inaugural Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous, Equity & Inclusion at Victoria University. He is a leading national advocate for the advancement and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and research. Peter was recently appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW. He is currently a Director of The Smith Family Board and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Some of the highlights of our conversation include losing sleep at having to fire someone, an export we're not proud of in the form of South African apartheid being modelled on the Australian approach to their indigenous people's at the time, Peter's thoughts on The Voice, and the fact that Australia is the only 1st world country on this planet that does not have a treaty with its First Nation's people. If you'd like to learn more about Peter's work at Victoria University, go to: https://www.vu.edu.au You can contact Peter at: peter.radoll@gmail.com  or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterradoll To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Devolution deals have transferred control of various budgets and functions – including over transport, skills, housing and planning – from central government to metro mayors and combined authorities in many parts of England. The devolution process is continuing. Five new mayors are due to be elected in 2024 – in the East Midlands, North East, York and North Yorkshire, Suffolk and Norfolk – and additional powers are being devolved to Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. A further wave of deals is expected before the 2024 general election, with Labour also committed to extending devolution if it forms the next government. So how can England's cities and counties best negotiate and implement devolution deals? How should they establish effective new combined authorities to run devolved functions? And what lessons can be learnt from the past decade of devolution? The Institute for Government – in partnership with the University of Nottingham's Institute for Policy and Engagement – hosted a launch event in Nottingham for its new report setting out evidence-based advice for how to make a success of devolution. After a welcome by Professor Jane Norman, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nottingham, Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, presented the report's findings. There was then be a discussion among panellists including: Cllr Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and MP for Mansfield Professor Sarah Hall, Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Nottingham and Senior Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe Richard Parker, Labour Party candidate in 2024 for Mayor of the West Midlands The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government.

In this episode host Yasmine Vaughan  will be following up on our 2023 Rising Tides Conference, held in Washington, DC in early March. The attendees voted on a session they would like to do a deeper dive into, and this is the session that was chosen from the conference was "localization."So today we are going to talk about localization with Doug Fountain. Doug Fountain serves as Executive Director for Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH). Previously, he was Vice President for Strategy and Impact for Medical Teams International (MTI). Before coming to MTI, Doug served on the executive staff at Uganda Christian University, where he began in 2004 as the head of the Department of Health Sciences and later served as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Development and External Relations. He helped establish the Christian Journal for Global Health to promote evidence-based practice. Doug has been a member of CCIH since 2006 and has served on the board for four years. He holds an MPA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Oregon.PASSING THE BUCK The Economics of Localizing International Assistancehttps://www.usaid.gov/localizationCCIH Conference pageBlog on LocalizationHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

Professor Hannah McGee, Deputy Vice Chancellor at the RCS gives her reaction to the CSO survey on sexual violence, the most comprehensive survey conducted since SAVI report in 2002

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia."So I think for me, there is an agency in having control over your own learning and really crappy things can happen to you, but it's really about what you can do with those. It's really about recognizing that, you know, there is an opportunity in everything. And for me, that opportunity was to escape at 14, and whilst on the streets, I thought, well, I can either live on the streets and do lots of drugs or become a sex worker...Neither of those things were what I wanted to do. What I really wanted to do was to become a social worker or become a nurse, or become someone who could help others out of this. But first I had to lift myself out of this. So, when I look back at my 14-year-old self and my 15-year-old self and 16 and 17-year-old self, I just cannot believe the wisdom I had then. And sometimes I think about things, and I wonder. I know I'm still not as wise now as I was then in some things. So, yeah, it's pretty interesting."www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia.“We come from the land, and we go back to the land. Aboriginal people have been on this land for at least 60,000 years in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth and survived. And over the last 230 years, the most catastrophic events have occurred to this land because people didn't listen to ancient Aboriginal cultures and knowledge. So my question is, if people were able to look after this place for 60,000 years and thrive, what have we done to ensure that we have a healthy fit world for the next 60,000 years?”www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia.“We come from the land, and we go back to the land. Aboriginal people have been on this land for at least 60,000 years in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth and survived. And over the last 230 years, the most catastrophic events have occurred to this land because people didn't listen to ancient Aboriginal cultures and knowledge. So my question is, if people were able to look after this place for 60,000 years and thrive, what have we done to ensure that we have a healthy fit world for the next 60,000 years?”www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia."So I think for me, there is an agency in having control over your own learning and really crappy things can happen to you, but it's really about what you can do with those. It's really about recognizing that, you know, there is an opportunity in everything. And for me, that opportunity was to escape at 14, and whilst on the streets, I thought, well, I can either live on the streets and do lots of drugs or become a sex worker...Neither of those things were what I wanted to do. What I really wanted to do was to become a social worker or become a nurse, or become someone who could help others out of this. But first I had to lift myself out of this. So, when I look back at my 14-year-old self and my 15-year-old self and 16 and 17-year-old self, I just cannot believe the wisdom I had then. And sometimes I think about things, and I wonder. I know I'm still not as wise now as I was then in some things. So, yeah, it's pretty interesting."www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia."And you look at your continents where you live as well, and you see exactly the same thing. Yet at the same time, we are getting pressured strongly to dig up more pristine land and pollute water sources for this thing called gas, or this thing called coal. These fossil fuels that are going out of favor and won't be around in 30, 40, 50 years.Because we would've grown a brain by then and done something quite different to resource our hungry needs of energy. But when you look at the cost of that, our world is going to take millennia to regenerate again. and it's going to take a real concerted effort for us to be careful about feral species, to be careful about weeds, about monocultures, to recognize that if we don't have diversity in our biosphere, we have got absolutely no chance of surviving.I'll put it in a slightly different way. Aboriginal people have been on this land for at least 60,000 years, through some will say it's the oldest continuing culture on the planet. People have been here in the most the driest continent on Earth, in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth through all that time and have survived. And not just survived, but thrived. And over the last 230 years, the most catastrophic events have occurred to this land because people didn't listen to ancient Aboriginal cultures and languages and knowledge. And I don't mean ancient in that they were practiced only a millennia ago. They're practiced all the way up to now. And because people haven't been listening to that, these catastrophes have been happening. And I would bet that there is all of that knowledge where you live as well, and where all of your listeners are living as well. So my question is, if people were able to look after this place for 60,000 years and thrive, what have we done to ensure that we do have a healthy fit world for the next 60,000 years?And I don't think we can see beyond a hundred, to be honest. And I think we should really get on with getting it right. And my job as an educator, I'm doing my bit and I know lots of others are doing their bit, but how do we really stand in history as being the generation, no matter what our brains, no matter what our education, no matter what our resources and our embeddedness is, that we couldn't deal with what we have faced now, and that's our own extinction."www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to communities in southwestern New South Wales, South Australia, and beyond. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services for the University of Sydney and leads the institution's strategy to advance Indigenous participation, engagement, education, and research, including the university's One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 strategy.She is a recognized expert and tireless advocate for health and education. Her research focuses on capacity building for healthcare workers and improved health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She serves her country in the Royal Australian Air Force Specialist Reserve as a Group Captain and is a member of the Australian Statistical Advisory Committee, the Australian Medical Council, and the Health Performance Council of South Australia."So, I'll go back to One Sydney, Many People, because one of the four pillars is about Pemulian, the environment. And it is critical that for our mob, we come from the land. And when we go, we go back to the land. The land is so important. It has never been ceded or sold. It is such a precious resource. And it's fascinating. I work with a classical historian, and we've had many a conversation. And back in antiquity, people recognized the value of land. They recognized that if you damage the land, you won't be able to grow your crops. If you pollute the waters, you won't be able to drink or bathe and be refreshed, healthy, and clean. And somehow the industrial world kind of lost sight of that, right? Really, really lost sight of that. And the diversity of the ecology has evolved over billions of years to provide this beautiful thing called balance. And what we are now is a world profoundly out of balance in every part of it. And the pillaging and absolute mass slaughter of anything that is of the land or comes out of the land, in the modern parlance, is something that I know we will not be remembered well for in history.We are currently sitting in a very pointed part of history where, at the moment, we have got koalas crossing the roads in rather urbanized environments because we've completely broken their link to be able to eat, and they're starving. They're the ones that survived the fires. You know, we are at the moment on the pointed end of extinction of so many species in Australia that it just makes your heart break, if you think about it too closely, that biodiversity was part of the unique balance in our world."www.sydney.edu.auwww.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/about-us/values-and-visions/one-sydney-many-people-digital.pdfSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

A health psychologist by training, Dr. Margaret Hay has worked in health professional education for the past 2 decades in both curriculum governance and teaching roles. She is the inaugural Head of the Monash Centre for Professional Development and Monash Online Education in the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Monash University. Prior to this, she was the inaugural Director of Professional and Continuing Education, and the inaugural Director of the Monash Institute for Health & Clinical Education in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University. She has supervised to completion of 19 Doctoral research projects, and been thrice nominated for Supervisor Awards, and is currently supervising a range of Ph.D. and Master's projects in health professions education, having transitioned from her research in health psychology. She is Australian and spent some time studying in the US, so we compare the medical education systems of both countries. We also discuss what the admissions process is really designed to select for, why diversity of educational background leads to better outcomes, why medical education should follow students' lead, and how to teach without making the learner feel like garbage. Dr. Hay is a co-opted member of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Education Committee and has taught several Harvard Macy Institute courses in Boston, and Harvard Partners International courses for the National Health Group, Singapore. She is a member of the Course Steering Committee for the Harvard Medical School Master's in Medical Education degree.