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Wilder Podcast
Ep. 039: The Act That Could Change the World

Wilder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 59:07


In this episode we speak with the inspirational Jane Davidson, the former government minister who proposed the groundbreaking Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. We discuss how the Act came to be, the influence the legislation has had and why Wales is now being watched by countries around the world looking to follow its lead.Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Website: https://www.grangeproject.co.ukPodcast Journey Page: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcast**Community Day Sign-up** https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/volunteers-dayThrivalism Episode: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcast/ep-038-thrivalism-with-tony-juniper-cbeGrange Project Contact & Social Media:Email: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Our Guest: Jane Davidson is an environmentalist, author and international speaker. From 2000 - 2011, Jane was Minister for Education, then Minister for Environment and Sustainability in the Welsh Government, where she proposed legislation to make sustainability the central organising principle; the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act came into law in 2015. She introduced the first plastic bag charge in the UK, and her recycling regulations took Wales to third best in the world. She created a Climate Change Commission for Wales, the post of Sustainable Futures Commissioner, and the Wales Coast Path. Website: https://janedavidson.wales/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-davidson-24070337/Listen out for:[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe update on the project, including an exciting update about the opening of the Grange Hub.[00:04:17] Jane introduces herself and the rich influences from her background.[00:13:23] We hear about the development of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, what it contains and what it means.[00:21:02] Chloe asks about how the act was received at a government level.[00:26:18] Tom questions Jane about examples of policy shifts associated with the act and she shares various examples, for example: universal basic income for care leavers,...

Sunday Supplement
Ceasefire? Trade tariffs, Future Generations Act, Sturgeon stands down and feeding the public

Sunday Supplement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 55:24


Will Russia agree to a ceasefire? Political analyst and youtuber Vlad Vexler gives us the inside track on Russian opinion on the war. Economist Linda Yueh explains how US tariffs affects world trade and former Welsh government minister Jane Davidson is with us to celebrate 10 years of the Future Generations Act - what is it and what has it achieved? Nicola Sturgeon is standing down from Holyrood at the next Scottish election. Veteran broadcaster Lesley Riddoch talks about her legacy. After twenty years of research, Professor Kevin Morgan from Cardiff University has published a book, 'Serving the Public'. He tells us why he thinks free school meals is a wonderful Welsh innovation. Cardiff County Councillor Rodney Berman and Anna Brychan from the University of Wales Trinity St Davids review the Sunday papers.

Hiraeth - Welsh Politics
Wales and Net Zero

Hiraeth - Welsh Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 52:27


One of the less well known but perhaps more significant outcomes of the Welsh Labour - Plaid Cymru Cooperation Agreement following the 2021 national election in Wales, was a commitment to "Commission independent advice to examine potential pathways to net zero by 2035...". Shortly afterwards an expert group was assembled with former Pontypridd Senedd member Jane Davidson chairing, the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) providing the research supported by a secretariat from Welsh Government. Three years later, the work has been completed and the 'pathway' reports received by Deputy FM Huw Irranca-Davies. So, what next? What will happen with the reports and what were the key recommendations made? To discuss, we are joined by Jane Davidson and Dr Jack Price of the WCPP. To find out more about Net Zero 2035, head to: Net Zero 2035 Wales Challenge Group: https://netzero2035.wales/ and the Wales Centre for Public Policy: https://wcpp.org.uk/publications/?select-programme-type%5B%5D=economy-decarbonisation-and-skills As always, you can find the latest from us here: https://x.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

The Organic Gardening Podcast
S3 Ep9: September - Sustainability in action in Wales

The Organic Gardening Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 59:37


In this month's podcast, Fiona chats to environmentalist Jane Davidson – our new Vice President - about the impact of climate change on her life and her gardening. In a fascinating discussion for our September Organic Gardening Podcast, the former Welsh Government minister shares her organic gardening trials and triumphs in North Pembrokeshire, and the importance of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which she spearheaded. “We've lost 70 per cent of species in my lifetime…and we're likely to exceed the crucial 1.5 degrees this year - and that's a massive wake-up call,” says Jane, who is Chair of Wales Net Zero 2035. “I'm absolutely passionate about the idea that if we teach young children about the value of nature, then we actually breed habits that can sustain forevermore. Also in this episode Fiona and Chris discuss the effect of this year's changeable weather on their gardens and crops, looking at what's done well and what hasn't.  Chris shares insights into tomato blight, and how to bring a pop of autumn colour into your planting schemes. And from the postbag, Anton discusses harvesting carrots and parsnips and autumn seed sowing.

Build Back Better with 4theRegion
53. Accelerating Wales' Journey to Net Zero with Prof. Jane Davidson

Build Back Better with 4theRegion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 23:00


In this interview, Dawn Lyle discusses with Jane Davidson, Chair of the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group for Wales, the ambitious project to accelerate Wales' Net Zero target from 2050 to 2035. Jane explains that the project, titled ‘Wales Net Zero Challenge, 2035', was initiated from an agreement between the Welsh Labour Government and Plaid Cymru in 2021. The group aims to provide independent advice on potential pathways to achieving net zero emissions by 2035 (bringing the date forward from 2050), considering the societal and economic impacts and how adverse effects can be mitigated. The project also looks at how costs and benefits can be shared fairly across Wales. The group is seeking evidence and insights on several key areas: how Wales can feed itself by 2035; meeting energy needs while phasing out fossil fuels; heating and building homes and workplaces by 2035; connecting people and places across Wales by 2035; and what education, jobs and work could look like across Wales by 2035. They are also focusing on the future of education and work in relation to a move away from a fossil fuel economy. Jane emphasises that the work of the group is underpinned by the latest academic evidence provided by the Wales Centre for Public Policy. She invites all interested parties to contribute their views and evidence towards the project by Christmas, with the aim of having a draft proposal ready for public consultation in the Spring of next year. The interview concludes on a hopeful note, with Jane highlighting the potential for Wales to lead the way not only in the UK but globally in terms of finding pragmatic and equitable solutions to achieve net zero. This conversation was recorded in September 2023, in the run up to the South West Wales Green Economy Conference (Nov 2023).

Scottish Independence Podcast - YesCowal and IndyLive Radio
Media Politics - Getting Our Message Across

Scottish Independence Podcast - YesCowal and IndyLive Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 52:22


All Scottish Independence supporters know that the weight of UK media is against us. The BBC deploys subtle - and not so subtle - tactics on a daily basis to undermine what it sees as a threat to the increasingly DISunited Kingdom. In this episode we chat to our guests about their experiences and how they find ways to get their message across. Our first guests are Jane Davidson and Sylvia Willmot who started a conversation in Facebook which turned into an invitation onto our show. You can watch the extended version of this conversation on our  @ScottishIndyPodExtra  channel Our second guest is Professor John Robertson who runs the very popular blog called Talking Up Scotland. You can find out more about the blog on the website talkingupscotlandtwo.com Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe! Contact: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Check out our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for video footage and clips

DiEM25
Frontline 06: Should killing nature be a crime? | An interview with JoJo Mehta

DiEM25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 57:52


There are growing calls for the crime of "ecocide", meaning mass damage and destruction of ecosystems, to be recognised in international criminal law. This would ensure that individuals, company directors, CEOs, can be prosecuted for the ecological damage caused by the organisations they head up, like oil spills, deforestation, or soil pollution, wherever these organisations may be. Could this be the missing piece in the broader battle against climate change? Is it workable? And what are the steps to get there? We interview Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, to find out. More info about Stop Ecocide International: https://www.stopecocide.earth/ Mentioned in the podcast Stop Ecocide International Young Climate Activists Lead Blockade at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Eradicating Ecocide by Polly Higgins The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt #futuregen, Lessons from a Small Country by Jane Davidson

Bwletin Amaeth
Cynhadledd Ffermio Rhydychen

Bwletin Amaeth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 4:13


Alaw Fflur Jones sy'n clywed gan Jane Davidson sy'n annerch yng Nghynhadledd Rhydychen.

Kaidankai: Ghost and Supernatural Stories
Unpleasantville-- Jane Davidson--Lou Normann

Kaidankai: Ghost and Supernatural Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 7:35


Jane DavidsonBorn: 1962Died: 2022by Lou NormannLou Normann credits Stan Lee, Rod Serling and TV episodes of Colombo as his inspiration for writing. The murder mystery thriller has been in his blood since he can remember. Telling stories came naturally from childhood. It was inevitable that his passion for words and language would turn into novels.You can read "Jane Davidson" at https://www.whiteenso.com/ghost-stories-2022Win a copy of "Messengers of the Macabre: Hallowe'en Poems" Follow us on Twitter (@ghostJapanese) or Instagram: WhiteEnsoJapan or post a comment on a tweet/post. Donate through Ko-Fi. https://ko-fi.com/kaidankaighoststories

Books & Ideas Audio
Spotlight on the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Books & Ideas Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 60:39


This year, the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts holds its 40th annual festival from August 11–14, at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt, BC. We sat down for a Q+A with Jane Davidson, Artistic and Executive Director of the Festival. Jane shares what makes this year's festival special, and reflects on some of her favourite memories and achievements from the past 15 years, as she prepares to pass on the torch. Next, hear a special release of the 2021 Rockwood Lecture, delivered by Seth Klein, from the SCFWA's archives. The Director of Strategy with the Climate Emergency Unit, Klein's book, A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency explores how we can fight the climate crisis using lessons from the Second World War. Called “a compelling call to arms”, A Good War shows us how far we have to go, but how averting the climate crisis is well within our reach.

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Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
40th Anniversary Special Part 2

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 26:39


The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is marking 40 years of bringing Canadian readers and writers together, so instead of the Festival preview podcast we usually release this time of year we're taking you on an audio tour of our history. Part 2 tells the story of Jane Davidson's 15 years with the Festival, the Legacy of Literacy, the impact of the pandemic and the appointment of our new Artistic and Executive Director, who takes the reins in the fall, and festival memories through the voices of Jane, past presidents Jean Bennet and Wendy Hunt, incoming AED Marisa Alps, a few of our past authors and the Founding Mothers. Visit www.writersfestival.ca for information on this year's line up, tickets and more!

Can't Lit
105 - Can't Lit - Jane Davidson

Can't Lit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 69:53


Hello listeners! This month we talk to the Artistic and Executive Director of the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, Jane Davidson! We chat about planning a literary festival, pitches, amazing events and what it's been like running the festival for fifteen years. And as always, tangents, Rosie barks, rage and emotions.   

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Zeitsprung
GAG337: Über Hummer, Kaviar und wie das Loch in den Donut kam

Zeitsprung

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 48:53


Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über Essen, genauer über Mythen und Delikatessen. Es geht um verschmähten Hummer, einen Kaviarrausch und wie das Loch in den Donut kam. //Literatur - Davidson, Alan, Jane Davidson, and Helen Saberi. 2014. The Oxford Companion to Food. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. - Elisabeth Townsend. 2011. Lobster: A Global History. - Inga Saffron. 2002. Caviar. - Kline, Kathleen Schmitt, Ronald M. Bruch, and Frederick P. Binkowski. 2012. People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish. Wisconsin Historical Society. - Michael Krondl. 2014. The Donut: History, Recipes, and Lore From Boston to Berlin. Chicago Review Press. Das Episodenbild zeigt einen Ausschnitt des in der Folge erwähnten Gemäldes "Wasser", von Giuseppe Arcimboldo. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte NEU: Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts rezensiert oder bewertet. Für alle jene, die kein iTunes verwenden, gibt's die Podcastplattform Panoptikum, auch dort könnt ihr uns empfehlen, bewerten aber auch euer ganz eigenes PodcasthörerInnenprofil erstellen. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt!

Long Covid Podcast
25 - Scottish Opera's "Breath Cycle" for Long Covid

Long Covid Podcast

Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 44:36


Episode 25 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with singer David Douglas and composer Gareth Williams about the work they are doing with Scottish Opera's Breath Cycle project which is designed around helping people with Long Covid.The project is currently in pilot stage and they hope to roll it out to a bigger group soon - but it sounds like a fabulous project, mixing together music making, creativity & social interaction with a wonderful team of musicians, as well as the health benefits.If you might be interested in getting involved, follow the first link below (or drop me a message and I'll direct you)Links:More info & how to join Breath Cycle press release Breath Cycle on NHS website~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs.Share the podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook @LongCovidPodcastInstagram & Twitter @LongCovidPodFacebook Support GroupSubscribe to mailing listPlease get in touch with feedback and suggestions - I'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch via the social media link or at LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com Support the show

The Long Time Academy
Part Six: The Art (and Pop Culture) of Getting Long Time

The Long Time Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 69:18


In our final episode we dive into the role art and culture play in cultivating long-termism at scale. Far from being window dressing, art and culture forms the operating systems of our world; it has the power to shift our collective identity.  Culture doesn't just reflect societal norms, it has the power to change, iterate and manifest new ones. We'll meet the artists, creators and curators who are using time as both their medium and their message, and explore the role of creativity in shifting us to a long-term society.Special thanks to the contributors to this episode, Brian Eno, Bridgit Antoinette Evans, Katie Paterson, Jeremy Lent, Anab Jain and Sherri Mitchell.Discover more about Brian Eno here.Find out more about the work of Bridgit Antoinette Evans and the Pop Culture Collaborative here.Discover Katie Paterson's work here and delve into the Future Library.Find out about Jeremy Lent's work including The Patterning Instinct here.Experience the work of Anab Jain and Superflux here.Find out about Sherri Mitchell's projects and writing here.If you want to delve deeper into Long Time ideas, here is a suggested reading list!NON-FICTION Deep Time Reckoning - Vincent IalentiFutureGen - Jane DavidsonTimefulness - Marcia BjornerudThe Precipice - Toby OrdPip Pip - Jay GriffithsThe Clock of the Long Now - Steward BrandThe Good Ancestor - Roman KrznaricDoughnut Economics - Kate RaworthSandtalk - Tyson YunkaportaThe Patterning Instinct - Jeremy LentThe War for Kindness - Jamil ZakiBraiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall-KimmererUnderland - Robert MacfarlaneThe Oldest Living Things in the World - Rachel Sussman Sacred Instructions - Sherri MitchellFICTIONKindred- Octavia ButlerThe Parable Series  - Octavia ButlerThe Ministry for the Future - Kim Stanley RobinsonThe OverStory - Richard PowersMan V. Nature - Diane CookLove & Other Thought Experiments - Sophie WardBarkskins - Annie ProulxLight Perpetual - Francis SpuffordCREDITSThe Long Time Academy comes to you from Headspace Studios and The Long Time Project, and is produced by Scenery Studios. The series was created and produced by Lina Prestwood and Ella SaltmarsheProduced by Ivor Manley and Madeleine Finlay. This episode was also produced by Eli Block. Executive producers at Headspace Studios are Ash Jones, Leah Sutherland & Morgan SelzerOriginal artwork by Mavi MoraisDesign by Loz Ives & Lewis Kay-ThatcherOriginal music, sound design and mixing by Tristan Cassel-Delavois, Scott Sorenson & Chris Murguia with additional music this episode from Eli Block and Jamie Patterson. It's a Sin clips courtesy of Channel 4/ HBO Max/ Red Production CompanyGlee clip courtesy of  Fox/ 20th Century Fox Television/ Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision/ Ryan Murphy ProductionsClips from Mitigation of Shock courtesy of SuperfluxFuture Library archive courtesy of Katie Paterson StudiosAdditional archive clips from xinaesthete, Astounded/Christopher J Astbury, Switzerland

Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts
S3 - EP5: The Future of Future Generations (with Jane Davidson)

Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 72:31


S3 - EP5: The future of future generations (with Jane Davidson) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of future generations is the brilliant Jane Davidson. A Welsh former Labour politician, the former Assembly Member for Pontypridd, and served as minister for environment, sustainability and housing in the Welsh Government. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF  A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com 

The Long Time Academy
Part Four: Future Tense Politics

The Long Time Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 65:38


How can we do politics with a Long Time lens? So often it feels like our leaders are firmly stuck in the short-term, motivated by getting re-elected every four or five years and the sway of vested interests. In this episode we meet the people changing this both from within government and outside it, with their imaginative and innovative - yet highly realistic - Long Time approaches to politics and law. We travel to ancient Greece, hear from teenagers suing their governments, ministers creating new laws to care for future generations, academics in Japan who are using theatrical methods to enable policymakers to feel into the future, and indigenous wisdom-keepers whose oldest living democracy on the planet shows us what a political system that cares for all future earth-dwellers looks like. Special thanks to the contributors to this episode, Roman Krznaric, Michelle Schenandoah, Mama Bear, Tatsuyoshi Saijo, Jane Davidson, Julia Olson and Levi Draheim. Leave us a voice note here telling us how listening to this series is making you feel about the present and the future - we listen to all your messages and would love to include some in future episodes. Irish referendum clips courtesy of Courtesy of The Citizens Assembly - Youtube Channel and ITV NewsJulia Olson in court audio courtesy the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Official YouTube Channel, December 11th 2017Welsh devolution referendum results Courtesy of BBC News, 1997Kurt Vonnegut clip from NOW October 2005 courtesy of PBSSophie Howe, Welsh Future Generations Commissioner clip courtesy of Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament, September, Youtube, September 2019CREDITSThe Long Time Academy comes to you from Headspace Studios and The Long Time Project, and is produced by Scenery Studios. The series was created and produced by Lina Prestwood and Ella SaltmarsheProduced by Ivor Manley and Madeleine Finlay Executive producers at Headspace Studios are Ash Jones, Leah Sutherland & Morgan SelzerOriginal artwork by Mavi MoraisDesign by Loz Ives & Lewis Kay-ThatcherOriginal music, sound design and mixing by Tristan Cassel-Delavois, Scott Sorenson & Chris Murguia

Decoding Purpose
Jane Davidson: Policy For The Planet - How One Small County Made Sustainability The Law

Decoding Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 67:47


Today's guest is Jane Davidson and in her book ‘Future Gen - Lessons From A Small Country' she explains how, as Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in Wales, she proposed what became the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 – the first piece of legislation in history to place regenerative and sustainable practice at the heart of government. Unparalleled in scope and vision, the Act connects social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing and looks to solve complex issues through better decision-making. This may very well be the answer the whole world is waiting for.Alongside her work with the the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act Jane also introduced the first plastic bag charge in the UK, and her recycling regulations took Wales to third best in the world. She created the Climate Change Commission for Wales, the post of Sustainable Futures Commissioner and the Wales Coast Path. In education, she piloted major curriculum changes for early years – and she integrated Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship – into the Welsh curriculum.While Jane and I talked about many aspects of what it means to align policy with better outcomes for the planet there was one thing that she said to me that really stood out - and it was this. The words economy and ecology both contain one unifying phrase being the word ECO. Eco by definition is the environment, habitat or surroundings.Based on this idea it seems only natural that our economy would be one that would be symbiotic with the environment, yet sadly in many parts of the world it is not. There is so much we can learn from one very small country with a very big mission to show all of us exactly what a sustainable country and that cares for future generations should look like.So get ready to run with me through mountain tops of the welsh countryside with the one and only Jane Davidson. Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose podcast.Download The Great Transformation Ebook: https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

SCFWA artistic and executive director Jane Davidson and board president John Lussier join Sean Eckford for a preview of the 2021 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, which opens July 4.

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The Opera Pod
Jane Davidson – Director of Outreach & Education

The Opera Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 33:25


Jane was captivated by her first opera at the age of eight, and realising she loved story-telling in all different forms, went on to study English and Drama at university. Working as a dresser while she was a student, Jane was drawn to the myriad of stories told on stage, and became a drama teacher, where she shared that love and passion with her students. Seeing the job as Director of Outreach and Education advertised at Scottish Opera, she went for it (despite having no experience), and they realised that Jane's commitment to telling stories in fresh and imaginative ways made her the perfect candidate. Jane was Awarded an MBE in 2017 in recognition of the achievement of Scottish Opera's unique outreach programme in Scotland and internationally. This year, she is celebrating Scottish Opera's 50 years of pioneering outreach and education work, with a unique series of projects bringing music and performance into the lives of people and communities across the country.  

VN Times Podcast
Ep 13: VN Happy Hour 4.0 – Well-being: the magic of veterinary nursing

VN Times Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 40:03


VN Happy Hour 4.0 saw vet nurse, writer, educator and leading blogger Jane Davidson feature in our main interview to discuss her perspective on physical and mental well-being, before joining our expert panel for a broader debate on some of the big issues in the veterinary nursing profession. RVN panellists Aoife Smith, Elle Payne, Jane Davidson, Zara Livingstone and veterinary nurse-turned personal trainer Adam Robinson – all leading experts in their fields of well-being and health – answered delegates’ questions and shared the day-to-day magic moments that make being an RVN a job like no other.

Vet Times Podcast
VN Happy Hour 4.0 – Well-being: the magic of veterinary nursing

Vet Times Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 40:03


VN Happy Hour 4.0 saw vet nurse, writer, educator and leading blogger Jane Davidson feature in our main interview to discuss her perspective on physical and mental well-being, before joining our expert panel for a broader debate on some of the big issues in the veterinary nursing profession. RVN panellists Aoife Smith, Elle Payne, Jane Davidson, Zara Livingstone and veterinary nurse-turned personal trainer Adam Robinson – all leading experts in their fields of well-being and health – answered delegates’ questions on well-being and shared the day-to-day magic moments that make being an RVN a job like no other.

Crazy Town
Discounting the Future and Climate Chaos, or... the Story of the Duelling Economists

Crazy Town

Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 64:58 Transcription Available


An argument between economists is usually as exciting as reading the phone book (what's that?), especially about something as boring-sounding as the discount rate. But it's an argument that underlies how governments and businesses solve (or don't solve) climate change. So, literally life and death stuff. Jason, Rob, and Asher explore why the discount rate, and discounting the future more broadly, is so deadly important, and why the number 0 is what our kids and grandkids deserve. In our Do-the-Opposite segment, catch up with Jane Davidson and her ideas for establishing better governance and a livable environment.Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/supportcrazytown/)

Rob Hopkins
A 2030 to long for: the best of 2030 from Episodes 10-19.

Rob Hopkins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 41:46


In which, with the help of specially-composed music by Ben Addicott and Rosie Issitt, we take a step into the 2030 that could result from our doing everything we could possibly do. Join Kwame Boateng, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Brian Eno, Scilla Elworthy, Robert Philips, Zach Norris, Andrea J. Ritchie Roman Krznaric, Jane Davidson, Hilary Powell, Dan Edelstyn, Sophie Leguil, Ash Perrin, Ben Tawil, Jane Perrone, Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu’ Kwasset), Josina Calliste, Chris Smaje, Tyson Yunkaporta, Lusi Alderslowe and Matt Willer as they step though time.

Planet Pod's Podcast
Think big by acting small....

Planet Pod's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 47:30


Taking lessons from Wales, a small country, we discuss how significant changes can come about from making changes on the local level. Jane Davidson, architect of the Future Generations Act in Wales, author of #futuregen and a smallholder discusses sustainability, farming politics and how to make change happen with Chris Smaje, author of A Small Farm FutureThis episode has been produced with generous sponsorship from Chelsea Green Publishing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Irish Tech News Podcast
How Wales has created an inspirational environmental template for future sustainability, Jane Davidson. #futuregen author

The Irish Tech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 34:41


We recently reviewed Jane's latest book and her work in helping to create a future path for Wales towards greater sustainability. Jane Davidson is the author of #futuregen: Lessons from a Small Country, the story of why Wales was the first country in the world to introduce legislation to protect future generations. #futuregen is published by Chelsea Green. See more on her website here. She is Pro Vice-Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. From 2000 - 2011, Jane was Minister for Education, then Minister for Environment, Sustainability in the Welsh Government, where she proposed legislation to make sustainability the central organising principle; the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act came into law in 2015. She introduced the first plastic bag charge in the UK, and her recycling regulations took Wales to third best in the world. She created a Climate Change Commission for Wales, the post of Sustainable Futures Commissioner, and the Wales Coast Path. In education, she piloted major curriculum changes, the Foundation Phase for early years, the Welsh Baccalaureate and integrated Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship into the Welsh Curriculum. Jane is a patron of the Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and Tools for Self Reliance Wales (TFSR Cymru). She holds honorary fellowships from IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment), WWF, CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management), CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) and an honorary doctorate from the University of Glamorgan. She contributes regularly to international expert events. She is a RSA Fellow and in 2017 was guest faculty in the Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership programme at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She lives on a smallholding in west Wales where she aims to live lightly on the land. As a Welsh learner, Jane welcomes messages in Welsh.

From What If to What Next
13 - What If Governments Factored Future Generations Into Law and Policy?

From What If to What Next

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 50:53


We live in a world where so much political decision-making seems to be based on short-term thinking, the next opinion poll, next quarter, next election, yet so many of the problems we face are the result of our failing to think in the long term. We use the future as a place to dump the problems we can't resolve, to dump our pollution, carbon emissions, the thorny issues we'd rather avoid. Indigenous cultures and wiser civilisations of the past planned and thought with future generations in mind, so why can't we? And how different would the world be if we did?   I am joined for this episode by Roman Krznaric, author of the recent book 'The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World' and one of Britain's leading popular philosophers, and also by Jane Davidson, author of '#futuregen: Lessons from a Small Country', Pro Vice-Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and former Minister for Environment and Sustainability in Wales where she proposed legislation to make sustainability the central organising principle of government - the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.   Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.

Veterinary Ramblings
#PlanetRVN with Jane Davidson

Veterinary Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 64:19


Jane Davidson is an experienced vet nurse, writer, blogger and educator who has been supporting vets, nurses and students through her blog #PlanetRVN.  She was nominated for UK Blogger for the Year in 2019, a finalist for Pet Blogger of the year in 2018, among many other achievements. If there's one person who proves that there are many routes to success, it's Jane! She talks to us about her journey from NVQ to PhD, her best teaching (and learning) techniques and introduces us to her cat Edward.Jane has been doing some seriously awesome work and has helped many people across the world - check out more of her work on YouTube by searching Jane RVN or Planet RVN!

Hiraeth - Welsh Politics
US Election: What did we learn from Biden's win?

Hiraeth - Welsh Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 43:26


The dust is far from settled on the US Presidential Election 2020 but the clear Biden victory suggests a revived (and welcome) role for coherent policy making at home and abroad for the next four years. What does this mean for Wales, the UK and the wider world and what did we learn about America during the election? To discuss with Matt and Ceri is political scientist Dr Jac Larner - a specialist in political psychology and Fullbright Fellow - and Jane Davidson, former Welsh Government Minister and author of #FutureGen, the story of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. You can find our guests on Twitter: Jac Larner: https://twitter.com/Jaclarner Jane Davidson: https://twitter.com/JaneBryngwyn And, of course, us: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog If you're enjoying Hiraeth, please like and subscribe in your podcast player of choice.

The WinAtLife Podcast
Loving your body at every size with Jane Davidson

The WinAtLife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 20:44


Jane Davidson is such an inspiration! She's been in our Winatlife program for almost 2 years and her rheumatoid arthritis is now in remission. But she’s also struggled with her body image her entire life. I know so many women in our audience struggle with similar issues, so I decided to sit down with Jane and talk about how she’s come to accept her body and love herself. We chat about:➡️Her personal journey involving yo-yo dieting for 35+ years➡️How she learned to love herself and her body even when she weighed in at her heaviest ➡️How her relationships have impacted her body acceptance➡️Why body image and acceptance comes from withinAnd much more!If you’re struggling with your body image, give this a listen! You aren’t alone and it is possible to love yourself at every size.

Rob Hopkins
Episode Thirteen: What if governments factored future generations into law and policy?

Rob Hopkins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 50:52


And so we reach our thirteenth episode. Wow. Thank you so much for being with us on this journey so far. We have an amazing episode for you today. We live in a world where so much political decision-making seems to be based on short-term thinking, the next opinion poll, next quarter, next election, yet so many of the problems we face are the result of our failing to think in the long term. We use the future as a place to dump the problems we can't resolve, to dump our pollution, carbon emissions, the thorny issues we'd rather avoid. Indigenous cultures and wiser civilisations of the past planned and thought with future generations in mind, so why can't we? And how different would the world be if we did? I am joined for this episode by Roman Krznaric, author of the recent book 'The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World' and one of Britain’s leading popular philosophers, and also by Jane Davidson, author of '#futuregen: Lessons from a Small Country', Pro Vice-Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and former Minister for Environment and Sustainability in Wales where she proposed legislation to make sustainability the central organising principle of government - the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act. Our deep and far reaching conversation will hopefully give you a rich and delicious taste of how different the future would be if we lived in a world in which governments, organisations and indeed all of us, factored future generations into all of our decision making. Prepare your imagination for a good workout. As always, do let me know what you think....

What Could Possibly Go Right?
#16R Jane Davidson Reflection: Inter-generational Justice

What Could Possibly Go Right?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 6:15


Our host Vicki Robin reflects on her conversation with Jane Davidson, as heard on Episode 16.Connect with JaneWebsite: www.janedavidson.walesTwitter: https://twitter.com/JaneBryngwynFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Futuregenlessons-from-a-small-country-103201268058732/Follow WCPGR on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatCouldPossiblyGoRightPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/postcarbonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcarboninstitute/Learn more: https://bit.ly/pci-wcpgrseriesDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode of What Could Possibly Go Right?Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/support-what-could-possibly-go-right/)

What Could Possibly Go Right?
#16 Jane Davidson: Fairness to the Future

What Could Possibly Go Right?

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 24:38 Transcription Available


Jane Davidson is the author of #futuregen: Lessons from a Small Country, the story of why Wales was the first country in the world to introduce legislation to protect future generations. She is Pro Vice-Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. From 2000-2011, Jane was Minister for Education, then Minister for Environment, Sustainability in the Welsh Government.Jane shares her thoughts on “What could possibly go right?” including:The desire to take out short termism from politics, and encourage every country to factor future generations into their thinking.The Brundtland Commission’s definition of sustainable development is important in making sure future generations can meet their own needs, through our actions in the present.That Wales’ Well-being of Future Generations Act makes it the only country in the world to have put the Sustainable Development Goals into law.The bringing of four pillars into decision making is key for sustainable development - social, environmental, economic and cultural. The exciting sense that Britain has returned to loving nature during this time of COVID.That you need visioning, truth telling, learning and loving to inspire positive change.Connect with JaneWebsite: www.janedavidson.walesTwitter: https://twitter.com/JaneBryngwynFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Futuregenlessons-from-a-small-country-103201268058732/Follow WCPGR on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatCouldPossiblyGoRightPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/postcarbonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcarboninstitute/Learn more: https://bit.ly/pci-wcpgrseries Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode of What Could Possibly Go Right?Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/support-what-could-possibly-go-right/)

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
FOWA 2020: The Anthology Project

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 20:03


FOWA board member Sean Eckford and artistic and executive director Jane Davidson mark what would have been the opening of Festival 2020 with a conversation about the anthology project we've just embarked on that will see some of our 2020 writers reflect on this very unusual year. Visit the festival website at www.writersfestival.ca, follow us on Twitter at @SCFWA and look for us on Facebook

Farm Gate
What's happening to food & agriculture in Wales?

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 40:39


Since 2017 the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission has helped to shape the UK's conversation about food - where it comes from, how it's produced, how far it travels, and where and how it gets sold and eaten. In this programme we discuss the FFCC's Wales Inquiry Report - the Wales Field Guide for Future Generations. Joining ffinlo Costain are Sue Pritchard, Chief Executive of the FFCC, and Jane Davidson, chair of the Commission's Wales Inquiry, and former Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in the Welsh Government. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farmgate/message

Build Back Better with 4theRegion
07. Nature Has Rights Too with Jane Davidson #Futuregen

Build Back Better with 4theRegion

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 44:54


Anyone who wants to see a greener, more prosperous, lower carbon, more equal and healthier future for Wales, and for the planet, owes a debt of gratitude to Jane Davidson, former Welsh Government Minister and erstwhile Pro VC of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, for her pioneering work to embed sustainable development and one-planet principles at the heart of decision making in Wales.    In her new book, '#FutureGen, Lessons from a Small Country', Jane Davidson recounts Wales' journey towards the creation of the The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act of 2015, which was the first piece of legislation anywhere in the world to enshrine the rights of nature and future generations in law.  It's the story of how "one small nation responded to global climate issues by radically rethinking public policy for future generations".    In this interview with Jane Davidson, 4theRegion's Dawn Lyle explores what makes the WBFGA so important; the tension between individual responsibility and the need for governments to lead the way; some inspiring stories of sustainable development principles in action across society; and what needs to happen next in order to deliver fully on the promise of the Act in Wales.    #FutureGen is available in audio, ebook and hardback formats. https://janedavidson.wales/book

The WinAtLife Podcast
Margie (52) and Jane (47) healed their autoimmune disease with food - hear their stories

The WinAtLife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 34:39


Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Are you tired of being in pain?

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
FOWA 2020 Preview: A look at what we're doing this year despite the pandemic

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 28:22


In the first Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts podcast of 2020, Sean Eckford sits down (remotely) with festival board president John Lussier and artistic and executive director Jane Davidson to talk about the decision to cancel the 2020 event and all the things the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is working on, despite the disruption caused by the pandemic. Visit the festival website at www.writersfestival.ca, follow us on Twitter at @SCFWA and look for us on Facebook.

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DO Lectures Podcast
119: Jane Davidson | Why Wales Leads The Way In Sustainability

DO Lectures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 17:33


Can a small country like Wales lead the way in terms of sustainability? Can an entire country go organic? Why not?Jane is Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing for Wales. Even though Wales is a small country, her aim is for Wales to set an example for the rest of the world in terms of sustainability and environmental protection.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2009.Watch Jane's full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/jane-davidson-why-wales-leads-the-way-in-sustainability

VN Times Podcast
Ep 5: JaneRVN on life, the universe (#PlanetRVN) and everything

VN Times Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 67:32


2020 looks set to be another exciting year for RVN, blogger, author and lecturer Jane Davidson. In the latest VN Times podcast, former editor Holly Kernot catches up with Jane, who chats about her career journey so far, becoming an author and embarking on a PhD looking at the history of the veterinary profession. She also discusses getting lost in The British Library, a desire to feature on the This Morning phone-in while recovering from spinal surgery, and why one might want to avoid putting personal possessions on the floor in carpeted changing rooms. – Jane RVN is a London and Kent based vet nurse who writes to educate and support vets, vet nurses and pet owners. She runs the award-winning online community #PlanetRVN. Sharing stories is a universal desire in us all, and Jane uses blogs, vlogs and more to promote vet nursing, animal welfare and share the stories of those who need it. • Visit https://janervn.com for all things Jane Davidson.

Scots Whay Hae!
Scottish Opera Podcast #4 - Director of Education & Outreach Jane Davidson

Scots Whay Hae!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 27:55


For the fourth of our series of podcasts with members of Scottish Opera we spoke to Jane Davidson, their Director of Education & Outreach. She explains what the job entails, the company's education strategy, their partnerships at home and abroad, the challenges faced in the role, how they reach out to all areas of Scotland, and work with all ages groups. It's a fascinating insight into the work Scottish Opera does off stage and often away from the public eye. As the conversation unfolds you are left in no doubt of the love that Jane has for her job, and how passionately she believes that art and performance have a vital role to play in a nation's education. And so say all of us!

Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes Podcast
Episode One: featuring Megan Cole, Sean Cranbury, and Jane Davidson

Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 41:57


ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode Sean and Megan test the equipment and introduce themselves and their vision for the future of the podcast. Sean checks in with Jane Davidson, the producer of the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, on their amazing program this year. ABOUT THE HOSTS: Sean Cranbury is the Executive Director of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. He's the Founder and co-host of the Real Vancouver Writers' Series, and creator of radio show and podcast, Books on the Radio, that broadcast on CJSF 90.3 FM from 2009 to 2015. Find out more at seancranbury.com Megan Cole is a writer based in Powell River, British Columbia. She also works at the Powell River Public Library as the teen services coordinaotr where she gets to combine her love for books and writing with a love for her community. Megan has worked as a freelance journalist and is working on a memoir which tackles themes of gender and mental health. ABOUT THE PODCAST: The BC and Yukon Podcast, tentatively titled *Writing the Coast*, is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Sean Cranbury and Megan Cole.

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Festival director Sean Eckford and producer Jane Davidson chat about the upcoming 2019 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. Visit www.writersfestival.ca for all the information on authors, the venue and ticket sales.

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Coast Reporter Radio
Episode 152: Writers Festival 2019 preview

Coast Reporter Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 19:47


This week on Coast Reporter Radio: A preview of the 2019 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts with producer Jane Davidson. Show notes: The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts: https://writersfestival.ca/ This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-free-lantern-making-workshop-1.23889236

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ASME Today & Tomorrow
Episode 12 – How ASME Stays at the Top of the Technical Publishing World

ASME Today & Tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 15:04


Article C2.1.1 of ASME’s Constitution states that “The Purposes of the Society are to … promote the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences”; By-law B2.1 says that one of the most important ways ASME does this is to “…publish papers and reports and disseminate knowledge and experience of value to engineers.” In this episode of ASME Today & Tomorrow, ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile talks with Jane Davidson, Chair of ASME’s Pubs Committee and Philip DiVietro, ASME’s Managing Director for Publishing, to discuss some of the challenges they have handled together at the helm of ASME’s publications world.

Pints & Politics
Edition #22 — Jane Davidson on her campaign for a council seat in Town Ward

Pints & Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 0:25


Jane Davidson explains why she is running for a council seat in Town Ward and her vision for Peterborough's future

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Festival board member Sean Eckford sits down with Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts producer Jane Davidson for a look ahead to the 2018 festival, which opens August 16

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Emotions Make History
Interview: Jane Davidson, Marshall McGuire and 'The Voices of Women'

Emotions Make History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 20:42


‘The Voices of Women will be performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre (Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, cnr Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne) on 20 March 2018. In this podcast, CHE Deputy Director and leader of the Performance Program Jane Davidson talks to Marshall McGuire (Ludovico’s Band) about baroque female composers, historical music performances and emotions. Tickets for the event can be purchased at: https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2018/the-voices-of-women/. Being a woman in the male-dominated music industry is difficult enough today, so what would it have been like 400 years ago? This concert will enable audiences to catch a glimpse into the world of three Baroque female composers. Melbourne’s renowned Ludovico’s Band (www.ludovicosband.com) will team up with composer and soprano Helen Thomson to perform ‘The Voices of Women’. The performance will feature works by composers Isabella Leonarda, Francesca Caccini and Barbara Strozzi, who were all active in Italy in the seventeenth century, and who enjoyed varying degrees of success during their lifetimes.

In Conversation at Melbourne Recital Centre
Music on the Mind - Audience Wellbeing

In Conversation at Melbourne Recital Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 46:33


In October 2017, we welcomed Jane Davidson and Jody Evans to the Salon to discuss what music audiences want and feel; how music audience experience contributes to well-being; and what can be done to improve music audience experiences.

Emotions Make History
Interview: Jane Davidson, David Greco and 'The Tale Of Orpheus'

Emotions Make History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2017 22:57


The Tale of Orpheus will be performed at the Meat Market Theatre in North Melbourne, 7-8 September 2017. In this podcast, Jane Davidson (Artistic Director) and David Greco (Orfeo) discuss Monteverdi, emotions and historical music performances. Tickets for the event can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-tale-of-orpheus-by-claudio-monteverdi-tickets-35869349189. The Tale of Orpheus reimagines Claudio Monteverdi’s baroque masterpiece L’Orfeo ‒ arguably the first ‘true’ opera ‒ for the twenty-first century. Known to his contemporaries as an 'oracolo della musica', Monteverdi was a musical visionary. His talent for communicating emotion, and using it as a powerful driving force, explains L’Orfeo’s enduring appeal today. This production explores the work’s creative potential even further, in a modern re-telling of one of the most influential and beloved stories in operatic history. The Tale of Orpheus has been produced by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at The University of Melbourne in association with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions.

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Sean Eckford sits down with Festival of the Written Arts producer Jane Davidson for a preview of the 2017 festival, which is less than a month away! www.writersfestival.ca

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Coast Reporter Radio
Coast Beat Ep. 65: Looking forward to a break on ferry fares and the Festival of the Written Arts

Coast Reporter Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 26:08


Coast Beat Ep. 65: Sean, John and Christine talk about the importance of the NDP government following through on a promise to cut ferry fares, and a feature interview with Jane Davidson - producer of the Festsival of the Written Arts. www.writersfestival.ca

Inspiring Sustainability - Podcast
#008: Future Generations - Dr. Jane Davidson, Director of INSPIRE @ Uni of Wales

Inspiring Sustainability - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 41:05


Dr Jane Davidson has achieved many things in her time and this conversation takes us from her childhood in Africa to her current role as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sustainability and Engagement and Director of INSPIRE at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David which is on a journey to embed sustainability throughout the university’s culture, campus and curriculum. Jane has won a number of UK wide awards for this work. A highlight of Jane’s career is her work, from 2007- 2011, as Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in Wales where she proposed legislation to make sustainable development its central organising principle – the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act which subsequently came into law in April 2015. Her work saw her being recognised as the third most influential environmentalist in the UK for the Independent on Sunday in 2009. Listen to this fascinating journey through a life which has been devoted to inspiring sustainability. About your host: Adam Woodhall He’s advisor, activator and author whose aim is to help large organisations, entrepreneurial enterprises and NGOs communicate excellently, connect with other sustainability leaders and generate transformational change. To find out more, go to: www.inspiring-sustainability.com or connect with him on www.linkedin.com/in/adamwoodhall  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emotions Make History
Samantha Dieckmann, 'Restaging Fear: Affective Translation through Intercommunity Performing Arts'

Emotions Make History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 16:58


Samantha Dieckmann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, based at The University of Melbourne. Working with Jane Davidson and Multicultural Arts Victoria, Samantha's research explores the deployment of music for conciliation as it relates to personal, religious and political areas of conflict, and emotional community and empathy as resolution. This paper, ‘Restaging Fear: Affective Translation through Intercommunity Performing Arts’ was delivered at the ‘First International Conference on Contemporary and Historical Approaches to Emotions’ at the University of Wollongong on 5 December 2016. It considers Intercultural and interfaith performing arts practices as spaces that facilitate the galvanisation of emotions, and suggests that music and spoken word can be used to construct affective states and activate change.

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts 2016 Preview

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2016 17:24


Welcome to our first Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts podcast for 2016. Sean Eckford chats with producer Jane Davidson for a preview of the August 11-14 events, and a special pre-festival show – Tomboy Survival Guide, with Ivan Coyote and an all-tomboy band (Alison Gorman, Sally Zori and Pebbles Wilekes) – coming up July 23. Find out more about this year’s festival at www.writersfestival.ca , where you’ll also find links to our daily podcasts from the 2015 festival (in the Festival News section) We're also on Facebook and Twitter (@SCFWA)

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Scalar Learning Podcast
EP032: The value of continued education for adults and kids

Scalar Learning Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 23:42


Jane Davidson, founder of “How Do I Begin,” joins the show to discuss her adult education focused company. Jane is […]

American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
6-27-16 Barbara Cline, Sherri McConnell, and Charise Randell join Pat Sloan on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio

American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 56:29


I am so fascinated by Barbara Cline's quilts! She has such an eye for creating designs that look complicated but are not! Her new Triangle stars book is packed with great project ideas, and she is going to give us some tips today on fabric picking and working with templates. http://www.delightfulpiecing.com/ ----------------- Sherri McConnell does incredible work and I'm smitten with her fabric lines and her patterns! She and her daughter Chelsi Stratton design the fabric lines and Sherri sews up incredible projects.. maybe daily.. on her website. We are going to chat about her fabrics , using a collection effectively and I hope for some insider tips for getting things done from a true expert! Sherri is also one of The Splendid Sampler designers! www.aquiltinglife.com/ ------------------- Charise Randell of Charise Creates designs incredible projects, uses amazing fabric selections and take such beautiful photos you want to drop everything to make what she shows you. From paper pieced blocks to little totes, it's all about the details in Charise's work. She is also one of the designers Jane Davidson and I asked to join us for the Splendid Sampler, we are so lucky she did! http://charisecreates.blogspot.com/ ================ visit American Patchwork & Quilting at http://allpeoplequilt.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/apqmagazine Visit host Pat Sloan at http://www.patsloan.com

American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
6-6-16 Katarina Roccella, Gail Pan, Susan-Clare Mayfield, Frances Newcombe and Jane Davidson join Pat Sloan on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio

American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 53:48


Today is my all International Talk Show, taped in Salt Lake City Utah during the trade show, such fun! I got to know Katarina Roccella when she showed her first fabric line and had her first trip to the United States. She is Serbian and I was really interested to find out what type of quilting goes on in her country (not much!). Her beautiful fabrics are with Art Gallery and I can't WAIT for Pandalicious to be in stores! http://likeflowersandbutterflies.blogspot.com/ ========== Gail Pan has a new stitchery book and it's ALL about Christmas!! As an Australian Fabric designer and Author she always has uniquely 'Gail' touch to her work. I got a few really useful tips on embroidery, you will love this show! http://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/ ============== When I was teaching at Paducah I meet Susan-Clare Mayfield and she told me about her 'Block of the Day' called Town and Country Quilt. Isn't it incredible! Lucky for me I was able to get a few minutes of her time. Susan-Clare took a month an toured the US, she is from New Zealand. We have a super fun chat! http://www.gourmetquilter.com/ =============== The dynamic duo of Frances Newcombe and Jane Davidson are now designing for Moda fabric called Manderley. This line blends American Frances' love of sea with Australian Jane's love of color and design, it's an amazing fabric line and they have created incredible patterns! The two tell me about their partnership and how they design by skype! http://bellybuttonsboutique.blogspot.com/ http://quiltjane.com/ =========== visit American Patchwork & Quilting at http://allpeoplequilt.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/apqmagazine Visit host Pat Sloan at http://www.patsloan.com

Institute of Welsh Affairs
October 2014: Wales’ energy future: fossil or no fossil?

Institute of Welsh Affairs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2014 57:28


A debate from the Institute of Welsh Affairs' Energy Summit, chaired by IWA Director Lee Waters, on October 15th 2014 in Cardiff. The panel included Dr. Carol Bell, Welsh Government’s Energy and Environment Sector Panel; Colin OrrBurns, General Manager, Dragon LNG; Jane Davidson, Member of the Silk Commission, and Director of INSPIRE, UWTSD; Alice Hooker-Stroud, Communication Officer, Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). Please note the sound is poor in parts

Genuine Evaluation
Jane chats with Stephanie Evergreen: 2014 ANZEA conference & qualitative dataviz

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2014 7:19


Dataviz queen Dr. Stephanie Evergreen recently keynoted - no, ROCKED! - the 2014 ANZEA conference in Wellington, New Zealand. Jane Davidson talks to her about becoming a southern hemisphere evaluation rockstar at long last - and finds out what's the latest on qualitative dataviz!This short (6 minute) podcast is the first of a series of four from Jane and Stephanie:The 2014 ANZEA conference - and what's new in qualitative datavizAwesome reporting (the stuff that gets to the point and conveys it brilliantly)From "eek" to "Awesome!" - expert help to totally transform your evaluation reportingWorkshops & sessions at EES & AEA - and why Obama's slides totally need an overhaul!Stay tuned to the Genuine Evaluation podcast channel to hear all four!

Genuine Evaluation
Jane chats with Stephanie Evergreen: 2014 ANZEA conference & qualitative dataviz

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2014 7:19


Dataviz queen Dr. Stephanie Evergreen recently keynoted - no, ROCKED! - the 2014 ANZEA conference in Wellington, New Zealand. Jane Davidson talks to her about becoming a southern hemisphere evaluation rockstar at long last - and finds out what's the latest on qualitative dataviz!This short (6 minute) podcast is the first of a series of four from Jane and Stephanie:The 2014 ANZEA conference - and what's new in qualitative datavizAwesome reporting (the stuff that gets to the point and conveys it brilliantly)From "eek" to "Awesome!" - expert help to totally transform your evaluation reportingWorkshops & sessions at EES & AEA - and why Obama's slides totally need an overhaul!Stay tuned to the Genuine Evaluation podcast channel to hear all four!

Adventures In Evaluation Podcast
Evaluation Rubrics with E. Jane Davidson

Adventures In Evaluation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2013 34:58


Have you joined the rubrics revolution?  In this podcast we chat with Jane Davidson of Real Evaluation about the use of rubrics in evaluation.   If this piques your interest, we have a slew of resources for you:slides from the AEA 2013 conference on rubrics:  Jane's Evaluation Rubrics: What, Why, and HowKate McKegg's The Value of Rubrics in Messy Non-Profit Evaluation ContextsBetter Evaluation and Judy Oakden have a new document on rubrics, Evaluation Rubrics: How to Ensure Clear and Transparent Assessment That Respects Diverse Lines of EvidenceYou can find a number of real-life rubrics from the New Zealand Ministry of Education hereJane's blog post on Evaluation specific methodologies: The methodologies that are specific to evaluation one of Kylie's favourite articles is Jane's Unlearning Some of Our Social Scientist HabitsJane also has a great little e-book, Actionable Evaluation Basics:  Getting Succinct Answers to the Most Important Questions, check it out! (Actionable Evaluation is also available in print here.)Finally, if you've used rubrics in evaluation, please leave us a comment below and let us know how it worked for you.Until next time,James and Kylie

Adventures In Evaluation Podcast
The Changing Role of Evaluators: Reflections from the CES2103 Conference

Adventures In Evaluation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2013 23:30


Are you a technical specialist, or a social change agent?  Or as Dan Wilson at the Ontario Trillium Foundation says, "Are you part of the Rebel Alliance, or a Jedi Knight?" In this episode, we discuss the changing role of evaluators based on provocative keynotes from Hallie Preskill and John Gargani the CES2013 conference in Toronto. As promised, here are some of the links we discussed:Jane Davidson's ebook, Actionable Evaluation Basics: Getting succinct answers to the most important questionsStephanie Evergreen's webinars and bookSROI Canada John Gargani's Evaluator Doll                  John Gargani's slide on evaluators as social change agents.   Jane Davidson discovers Tim Horton's.    Anita Myers using data clicker at final plenary.Don't forget to tell us your likes and dislikes!James & Kylie

Genuine Evaluation
Jane Davidson interviews "the President"!

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2012 26:28


Jane Davidson interviews our first African American President! Yes, it's Professor Rodney Hopson, president of the American Evaluation Association, talking about his conference theme for this year Evaluation in Complex Ecologies, what that means, and what he'd like us to think about in Minnesota.

Genuine Evaluation
Jane Davidson interviews "the President"!

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2012 26:28


Jane Davidson interviews our first African American President! Yes, it's Professor Rodney Hopson, president of the American Evaluation Association, talking about his conference theme for this year Evaluation in Complex Ecologies, what that means, and what he'd like us to think about in Minnesota.

Genuine Evaluation
Reality Counts: Participatory M&E w/ vulnerable populations

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2012 24:03


Jane Davidson interviews Drs. Tererai Trent, Mary Crave, & Kerry Zaleski about their forthcoming AEA workshop:Reality Counts: Participatory methods for engaging vulnerable and under-represented persons in monitoring and evaluation This is a new offering in the fantastic line-up of AEA professional development workshops. Perfect for those needing to work with vulnerable populations in developed or developing countries. The approach and methods focus on "whose reality counts" - getting the engagement right to ensure the capture of community and participant values so that they help define what a "valuable outcome" or a "good solution" would look like in their reality.

Genuine Evaluation
Reality Counts: Participatory M&E w/ vulnerable populations

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2012 24:03


Jane Davidson interviews Drs. Tererai Trent, Mary Crave, & Kerry Zaleski about their forthcoming AEA workshop:Reality Counts: Participatory methods for engaging vulnerable and under-represented persons in monitoring and evaluation This is a new offering in the fantastic line-up of AEA professional development workshops. Perfect for those needing to work with vulnerable populations in developed or developing countries. The approach and methods focus on "whose reality counts" - getting the engagement right to ensure the capture of community and participant values so that they help define what a "valuable outcome" or a "good solution" would look like in their reality.

Genuine Evaluation
Hot tips for commissioning evaluation

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2012 29:37


Looking for fresh ideas for commissioning evaluation? Dr. Jane Davidson, director of Real Evaluation and co-blogger with Professor Patricia Rogers on the lively and informative Genuine Evaluation blog, interviews Rire Scotney of Open Road Consulting about her experiences commissioning evaluation as a central government client.

Genuine Evaluation
Hot tips for commissioning evaluation

Genuine Evaluation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2012 29:37


Looking for fresh ideas for commissioning evaluation? Dr. Jane Davidson, director of Real Evaluation and co-blogger with Professor Patricia Rogers on the lively and informative Genuine Evaluation blog, interviews Rire Scotney of Open Road Consulting about her experiences commissioning evaluation as a central government client.

Café Scientifique
2011.04.19 Solar Power's Bright Future by Jane Davidson

Café Scientifique

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2011 88:41


Ada Comstock Distinguished Women Scholars Lecture
Solar After Dark: Going Green At Night - Jane Davidson

Ada Comstock Distinguished Women Scholars Lecture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2009 54:45