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Send us a textBig thanks to our guest Joe Simpson for coming on the pod and saying his journey.Joe says "I've always been active and involved in sport from a young age, thanks to a very supportive family who always tried to give me and my brother the best opportunities to be successful. I grew up in York and swam often when I could doing well in local events at the pool that we swam at.  I've ridden bikes from a young age and can remember seeing videos of me running at small events when my Dad was doing 10K's on the same day. However, the sport of football and later cricket were around and when we left York to where my parents are now still near Malton, I joined local teams and the swimming especially stopped.I did a charity triathlon which was very small and low key around 2008 I think. I enjoyed that, but never really carried on with it after, something I wish I had. We had Dalby Forest on our doorstep and could mountain bike there loads. Still did the occasional low key run event, Bramham Park was a particular favourite. Moving forwards a few years to 2017, I was at uni in Leeds and the sport of triathlon was starting to become a bit more of a thing. I remember watching the World series in Leeds the year before and my Dad saying 'why are we not there'. I was at Leeds Beckett and had seen plenty of the GB team around so I looked into the 2017 race and entered the go tri and haven't looked back since. I got hooked and did other local races around the North Yorkshire area and minus the covid year, always did the Leeds weekend with my mum and dad, it's such a shame that it got moved from there.  I enjoyed seeing my times improving, parkrun also has helped so much with this.  Two events at Leeds really made me think hmm I like this were in 2019 and 2022.  I won my age group in the 2019 race and was 4th in the Yorkshire champs in 2022. In 2019 I first heard the words 'GB age group' and can remember over taking plenty of GB suits along the way. I had a few personal challenges that year and really doubted my self in my work life and relationship life so this race was a good distraction. The 2022 event I was now involved with Craven energy (CE) tri club in Skipton where I am still now and having a great time. I would have been Yorkshire champion that year or at least top 3, but my bike seat fell off and that lost me the 10 minutes I finished behind the winner with. That year the head coach at CE really spoke loads to me about age group racing. I did a few qualifiers in triathlon but never got anywhere. I was going to try again in 2023 at Leeds but then it was taken to Sunderland, I didn't go.  I tried duathlon, as by then my run for 5K had come down from 26.30- sub 19, it's now 17:55 and I'm aiming to break 17:30 by the end of the year. I went to Darley Moor in 2023 and qualified on a roll down slot for Portugal 2024. That was my proudest sporting moment and along with graduation, proudest life moment. My parents and girlfriend made it into a nice trip and I certainly enjoyed the experience. I've never come from a rich family, I've just got parents who have worked hard but not just given me and my brother things without us working for them, especially now. The cost of GB racing is a lot so I make sure I work around it all well with my work as an outdoor instructor. I'm around great people and really am looking forward to the euros next year in 2026 wherever they may be, just need the final conformation  now. My main goal in this sport is to try take it as far as I can. I'm enjoying the process very much and seeing my running times now down where they are shows me that my hard work is working."Good luck to Joe in the future you can follow his journey on Instagram @joed_simpsonYou Can Follow us  onYouTube - AMP GBInstagram @amp_1967Facebook :

Rosalind English discusses the Animal Sentience Act with Edie Bowles of the Animal Law Foundation and Dr Rachel Dunn of Leeds Beckett. We explore the extent of this and other animal welfare laws in terms of compliance and enforceability, particularly for the billions of animals kept inside and in confined quarters, in order to end up on our supermarket shelves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVfTPaxRwk Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with Leeds Beckett freestyle, Jordan Cooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maryam Riaz is a Muslim BACP-accredited psychotherapist and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. In this interview with Robbie Curtis, she shares her unique experiences navigating the world of psychotherapy training and academia and the relevance of social justice for counselling training and practice, a current Leeds Beckett counselling student.As the only person of colour during her counselling training and the first person of colour to open a private practice in Bradford city centre, Maryam shares some of her experiences of racism and prejudice, and advocates for all counselling and psychotherapy training providers to embed themes of social justice and societal discrimination into their training programmes. Maryam offers perspective on working within a hospital chaplaincy team in Bradford, where she collaborated to enhance cultural and faith awareness in mental health settings. She brings to light how her foundations in Islamic psychotherapy have shaped her integrative approach, blending spirituality and pastoral care seamlessly into her practice.The podcast explores the role of liberation psychology in personal and professional growth. Maryam discusses the need for therapists to address internalized oppression and biases, as detailed in her chapter ‘Social Justice Informed Therapy and Racially Minoritised Individuals', co-authored with Nahid Nasrat, in ‘The Handbook of Social Justice in Psychological Therapies: Power, Politics and Change' (Sage, 2023). Maryam highlights the challenges and opportunities of working in diverse yet often segregated communities, advocating for systemic change through genuine collaboration and inclusion. In going beyond tokenistic approaches to diversity, Maryam emphasises the necessity of empathy and non-judgmental support in creating a more inclusive therapeutic environment. In academia, Maryam illuminates the importance of merging academic research with community engagement to drive social justice and systemic change.Maryam shares her insights on how diverse representation in education enriches learning experiences and prepares students for real-world applications. With a focus on social justice, Maryam emphasises the impact of diverse voices in education, and shows how embracing these differences can foster significant personal and professional growth for students.This Podcast is sponsored by Onlinevents

Contact Info & SummaryFor School Admissions Question: Alex Ukkelberga.ukkelberg@leedsbeckett.ac.ukFor Rugby Questions:Kris Staffordk.stafford@leedsbeckett.ac.ukhttps://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/TopicsLeeds Beckett Rugby Program Overview5 teams plus a development team, with about 110 players competing weeklyPart of BUCS Super Rugby, the top 10 university teams in the UKSeason runs from August (preseason) through April, with 18 league gamesExtensive resources: strength & conditioning, physio, nutrition workshops, mental health supportPlayer Development and AssessmentNew positional criteria document implemented for detailed player feedbackTesting includes physical characteristics (speed, strength, body composition)Action plans created for individual player improvementGoal to track player progress from first year through graduationInternational Student SupportRolling admissions with quick response times (7-10 days)Minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA required, test-optionalComprehensive support from application through arrival on campusGlobal Village department organizes events to help international students feel at homeFinancial ConsiderationsTuition around $20,000 USD per year, with scholarship opportunitiesInternational student scholarship: £1,000 off tuitionDean's scholarship: £6,000 off tuition (merit-based)FAFSA-eligible for US studentsRugby Culture and OpportunitiesWelcoming environment for players of all skill levelsNo trials; focus on integrating new players into the program graduallyStrong pathway to professional rugby, with over 115 players progressing to top leagues since 2016Next StepsInterested students should reach out to Alex (academic queries) and Chris (rugby-specific information)Consider applying early for Fall 2025 admissionExplore scholarship opportunities and FAFSA optionsLook out for potential Leeds Beckett rugby team visits to Southern California in April worldrugbyshop.comrugbynorcal.org

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast I speak to Paul Booth, sports nutritionist.Paul has carved out a career working with elite ultramarathon runners at his testing facility at Leeds Beckett university and specialises in high carb fuelling and performance.In this episode we talk about the newest trend to sweep ultramarathon running, ingesting 140-150g of carbohydrates per hour, a vast increase from the previously recommended maximum of 90g per hour.We talk about the possible pros and cons of this new approach and whether athletes like David Roche are outliers, or are in fact at the tip of the spear of this revolutionary new approach to in-race fuelling.Paul also talks about his ongoing research and upcoming ultramarathon nutrition conference next year. For details of how you can get involved with Pauls studies on ultramarathon runners and his upcoming ultramarathon conference, contact Paul directly at Leeds Beckett University  - p.booth@leedsbeckett.ac.ukAlternatively, see Pauls website for more details on the above and his nutrition plans for runners.https://performancegainsnutrition.comURS

Shownotes:In the past couple of years, there have been a lot of discussions, debates, articles around how PR practitioners can combat misinformation. It is often cited as one of the bigger challenges along with AI (advanced technology) facing the PR industry.The Elephant in the Room is the role of PR professionals in the dissemination and amplification of misinformation and fake news. How complicit are we as an industry when propagating the agenda of businesses, individuals, and governments?Beyond the industry a lot of people ascribe ‘spin' a pejorative term to the work being done by professionals. So, what's the truth? To discuss this and more I spoke with Prof Lee Edwards, from the Department of Media and Communications at the LSE. Considering that the title of her 2020 research paper was, ‘Organised lying and professional legitimacy: public relations' accountability in the disinformation debate', she has an in-depth understanding of the subject.In this episode of The Elephant in the Room, we spoke about role of PR in society; the misinformation debate; disposable diversity; ethics of climate communications, AI, ethics in general, and more……..Thank you Stephen Waddington for the introductions, this fine conversation would not have been possible without your initiative.Interested in learning more, head to the podcast (Link in comments)

I'm delighted to speak with Jonathan Pendlebury this week. Jonathan is the U18 Head Coach and Pathway Development Coach at the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the national governing body for rugby union in England.  Jonathan oversees player development for the U17 and U18 year old (men) in the programmes and pathways of the RFU and the Premiership Rugby (PRL) Regional Academies in England. Jonathan is qualified to RFU Level 4 coaching award. He has experience coaching and working with all age groups and abilities from junior to senior. Prior to his position at the RFU, Jonathan worked at Wasps Rugby and with Yorkshire Carnegie as Academy Manager, building upon the experience he gained as a professional rugby player of ten years, having represented Premiership and Championship clubs until 2012. Jonathan has also completed a BSc (Hon) degree in Sport Coaching with Leeds Beckett, achieving first class honours. He also has a MSc in Sport Coaching.

Send us a Text Message.Dan chats to Kris Stafford, Rugby Development Officer at Leeds Beckett, MSc in Sports Coaching, U.K Coaching award winner, and host of the @bigbreakdownhq podcast.In the podcast, they discuss:Making sure the players are valued and integrated into the coaching processHow to genuinely engage with the players outside their sportHow to have entire team conversationsWhat a positive and supportive learning environment looks likeWays to design a practice to make purposefulUsing the STEP model to develop practicesWhat is meant by the MOTs of the ABCsWhere to use a self-directed learning approach, where players spend time exploring and practicing key skills both with and without coach guidanceWhere players need guidance and where they can take controlUsing all the coaches in the session to run an effective gameHow to make player huddles more impactful To find out more about the The Big Breakdown: A Coaching Podcast, click here.To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

In episode 202 Sarah Chantler, Registered Dietician at Leeds Beckett University. joins us. Specifically Sarah will be looking at: Fuel sources for team sports Importance of carbohydrates How much fuel you need Case study: How to eat like a pro About Sarah : "Dr Sarah Chantler is a Registered Dietitian specialising in sport. She currently works across multiple domains of education, research and applied practice through Leeds Beckett university. She works predominantly with team sport athletes and enjoys creating pragmatic and engaging strategies for teams to optimise their nutrition and performance." Instagram: Foodninjaza https://www.instagram.com/foodninjaza/ Twitter (X) : sarahchantler https://twitter.com/sarahchantler Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode202 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Leeds Beckett professor of PE, David Morley and professor of athletic development at the school of sport, Kevin Till. In this episode we have an in-depth conversation around physical literacy, the new consensus statement, the launch of the centre for child and adolescent physical literacy at Leeds Beckett and how all of this ties in with the Primary PE landscape. This is an episode well worth a listen.  Join in the conversation and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the socials.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast Rob is speaking to three experts in the area of women's football, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Manchester United Women, Jack Clover, Reader in Sports Performance at Leeds Beckett, Stacey Emmonds, and Head of Sport Science at The Matildas, Jack Sharkey. One of the central discussions revolves around menstrual cycle monitoring and its relevance to training and performance. They emphasize the importance of understanding menstrual health beyond just phase-based training, shedding light on the broader spectrum of menstrual-related issues and their impact on athletes' well-being and availability. The trio also tackles the challenge of setting appropriate training thresholds for female athletes in an environment where the demands are constantly evolving. They highlight the need for a more tailored approach and collaboration within the women's football community to establish science-based standards. Eccentric training, often a hot topic in sports science, is examined from a gender-neutral perspective. Stacey, Jack, and Sharkey stress the significance of evaluating individual athlete profiles and training age when considering the integration of flywheel training into a program. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize the critical role of education in women's football. They discuss the importance of educating both athletes and practitioners about menstrual health, debunking myths, and promoting healthy practices. With a wealth of experience in the field, Stacey, Jack, and Sharkey offer valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within women's football. Their commitment to evidence-based practices and their dedication to improving athlete well-being make this episode a must-listen for sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches and rehabilitation professionals about advancing women's football. Tune in for an engaging discussion that transcends the game and dives deep into the science behind female athlete performance. Main talking points: Menstrual health beyond phase-based training Tailored thresholds for evolving demands Eccentric training for health and performance Importance of athlete education Bridging research and practice Understanding individual athlete profiles Collaboration for science-based standards Advancing women's football performance

Cuộc đảo chính ở Niger ngày 26/07/2023 lật đổ tổng thống dân cử làm Hoa Kỳ lo lắng: Một thập niên nỗ lực gầy dựng quan hệ đối tác với Niger có nguy cơ tan thành mây khói. Quốc gia châu Phi vùng Sahel này là « pháo đài » cho Mỹ trong cuộc chiến chống quân thánh chiến, và là bức « tường lửa » chặn đà gia tăng ảnh hưởng của Nga trong vùng. Những áp lực từ quốc tế như trừng phạt kinh tế, dọa sử dụng vũ lực để tái lập trật tự hiến pháp vẫn không làm chùn bước phe quân đội đảo chính tại Niger. Các nhà lãnh đạo của chính quyền quân sự mới tuyên bố thách thức mọi nỗ lực khôi phục quyền lực của tổng thống bị lật đổ, ông Mohamed Bazoum, một đồng minh thân cận của Pháp và Mỹ.Thái độ chừng mực của MỹBurkina Faso, Mali và Guinea – những quốc gia Tây Phi, thuộc địa cũ của Pháp đã trải qua những cuộc đảo chính quân sự trong ba năm qua – đã cảnh cáo rằng họ hậu thuẫn Niger trước bất kỳ hành động can thiệp quân sự nào của nước ngoài. Trong khi đó, chính quyền quân sự mới ở Niamey tuyên bố chấm dứt hợp tác quân sự với Pháp – quốc gia có sự hiện diện quá lớn ở cựu thuộc địa này.Nếu như Pháp và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu mạnh mẽ lên án một « mưu toan đảo chính » và thông báo ngừng các chương trình viện trợ cho đến khi nào trật tự Hiến Pháp được tái lập, thì Hoa Kỳ lại có một phản ứng rất dè chừng đối với chính quyền quân sự mới tại Niger.Tổng thống Mỹ Joe Biden trong phát biểu đầu tiên về cuộc khủng hoảng chỉ nói đến « trả tự do » và yêu cầu bảo đảm an ninh cho tổng thống bị lật đổ. Washington ngay từ đầu đã ưu tiên giải pháp ngoại giao, do không mấy tin tưởng vào khả năng Cộng đồng Kinh tế các nước Tây Phi (ECOWAS trong tiếng Anh hay CEDEAO trong tiếng Pháp) khôi phục được quyền hành bằng vũ lực cho tổng thống Mohamed Bazoum.Quan điểm này đã được ngoại trưởng Mỹ Anthony Blinken giải thích rõ trong một cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn dành riêng cho đài RFI ngày 07/08/2023 :« Hoa Kỳ hậu thuẫn mọi nỗ lực của ECOWAS ở châu Phi nhằm tái lập trật tự Hiến Pháp ở Niger, chúng tôi tìm kiếm các phương cách ngoại giao nhằm hậu thuẫn những nỗ lực của khối. Tôi thường xuyên liên lạc với các lãnh đạo châu Phi, với cả ECOWAS cũng như là với các đối tác của Mỹ tại châu Âu, bao gồm cả Pháp. Những gì chúng ta đang chứng kiến tại Niger thật đáng tiếc và chẳng mang lại lợi ích gì cho người dân Niger. Ngược lại, sự gián đoạn trật tự Hiến Pháp này đặt chúng ta và nhiều nước khác trong tình thế phải ngừng hỗ trợ cho Niger, điều này sẽ không giúp ích gì cho người dân Niger. Do vậy, điều chắc chắn rằng ngoại giao là phương cách thích hợp hơn để giải quyết cuộc khủng hoảng này (…) ».Mỹ: Nguồn đào tạo quân sự chính yếuPhản ứng chừng mực này của Mỹ được giải thích phần nào bởi việc cho đến lúc này, không giống như Pháp, quân đội Mỹ chưa phải hứng chịu những lời lẽ « bài Mỹ » nào từ các phát biểu của giới chức lãnh đạo quân sự Niger. Chính tại quốc gia Tây Phi này, quân đội Mỹ có thêm một căn cứ quân sự lớn thứ hai ở châu Phi. Hơn 1.000 binh sĩ Mỹ được bố trí không chỉ tại căn cứ Agadez, mà còn nhiều nơi khác trên khắp nước, kể cả ở sân bay Niamey.Nick Turse, nhà báo điều tra độc lập, cộng tác viên cho trang mạng The Intercept, gần đây tiết lộ một trong những thủ lĩnh của cuộc đảo chính ở Niger – chuẩn tướng Moussa Salaou Barmou, từng được quân đội Hoa Kỳ huấn luyện – đã có cuộc gặp với lãnh đạo Bộ Tư lệnh Chiến dịch Đặc biệt của quân đội Mỹ, trung tướng Jonathan Braga, tại căn cứ của Mỹ ở Niger.Trên kênh truyền hình độc lập Mỹ Democracy Now, Nick Turse nhắc lại nguồn cội của mối quan hệ quân sự giữa Mỹ với các nhà lãnh đạo cuộc đảo chính ở Niger :« Hoa Kỳ đã đào tạo một số nhà lãnh đạo đảo chính ở Tây Phi những năm đây. Và đây là một phần trong chiến lược an ninh của Mỹ. Quả thật, họ đã ùa vào khu vực này với nhiều chương trình hỗ trợ an ninh thời hậu 11/9. Mỹ đã đổ một lượng lớn tiền hỗ trợ an ninh vào khu vực. Quân đội Mỹ đã xây dựng nhiều tiền đồn nhỏ, trong số này có căn cứ máy bay không người lái tại Agadez. Họ đã đầu tư nhiều cho quân đội, gây bất lợi cho việc xây dựng các tổ chức xã hội dân sự. »Nhưng khủng hoảng ở Niger là cuộc đảo chính lần thứ 11 ở Tây Phi do các sĩ quan châu Phi được Mỹ huấn luyện thực hiện tính từ năm 2008. Điều này cho thấy mô hình hỗ trợ an ninh của Mỹ chống khủng bố trong khu vực đã không thành công. Nick Turse, nhận định tiếp :« Trở lại năm 2002, 2003, khi hỗ trợ an ninh cho Niger bắt đầu, bộ Ngoại Giao Mỹ ghi nhận chỉ có 9 vụ tấn công khủng bố ở vùng cận Sahara. Năm 2022, chỉ riêng ở Niger và các nước láng giềng Burkina Faso và Mali, Lầu Năm Góc thống kê có hơn 2.700 vụ tấn công, tăng hơn 30.000% ».Niger : Tiền đồn quân sự thiết yếu của Mỹ tại SahelBất chấp những con số thống kê bất lợi, nhưng Hoa Kỳ những năm gần đây vẫn xem Niger như là tiền đồn quân sự chính yếu ở vùng Sahel trước đà tiến của các nhóm thánh chiến và tầm ảnh hưởng ngày càng lớn của Nga. Theo giải thích từ nhà nghiên cứu về Quan hệ Quốc tế, Olayinka Ajala, đại học Leeds Beckett với kênh truyền hình Democracy Now, sự chọn lựa này của Mỹ còn vì vị trí địa lý chiến lược của Niger tại vùng Sahel.« Một lý do khác làm cho Niger khá khác biệt, ngoài việc quốc gia này gần đây là đồng minh của Pháp và Mỹ, đó còn là vì Niger có biên giới trên bộ với bảy nước châu Phi khác nhau (giáp với các nước Bắc Phi và Tây Phi). Vì vậy, bất cứ điều gì xảy ra ở Niger đều tác động đáng kể đến nhiều nước khác ở vùng Sahel và Tây Phi. Đây là lý do vì sao Niger được quan tâm nhiều hơn so với ba nước còn lại là Burkina Faso, Mali và Guinea. »Tại Niger, Hoa Kỳ đã cho xây dựng Căn cứ Không quân 201 rộng bao la, được bao bọc nhiều tháp canh. Nhà báo độc lập Mỹ Nick Turse, từng đến khu căn cứ này, mô tả :« Căn cứ Không quân 201 của Mỹ nằm ở Agadez, phía bắc thủ đô Niger. Đây thực sự là trục chính cho các tiền đồn quân sự Mỹ, được phát triển nhanh chóng trong vài năm qua ở Tây Phi. Đây là một trung tâm giám sát, được sử dụng cho các chiến dịch chống khủng bố. Từ đây, máy bay không người lái được phóng đi, kể cả loại máy bay không người lái vũ trang đáng gờm MQ-9 Reaper. Căn cứ này là đặc biệt quan trọng. Hoa Kỳ đã chi ra hơn 110 triệu đô la để xây dựng căn cứ này và mỗi năm phải tốn khoảng từ 20-30 triệu đô la để duy trì căn cứ. »Theo nhật báo Công Giáo Pháp La Croix, binh sĩ Mỹ còn được triển khai tại căn cứ không quân 101 ở Niamey. Hơn nữa, gần một thập niên nay, Washington đã dành đến 450 triệu đô la để đào tạo và trang bị cho quân đội Niger. Không quân nước này được cung cấp 4 chiếc chuyên cơ vận tải và trinh sát Cessna cũng như là 3 chiếc Hercule C-130. Ngần ấy nỗ lực của Mỹ, ngoài mục đích tăng cường năng lực cho quân đội Niger còn nhằm « hất cẳng » Nga và trong một chừng mực nào đó là Trung Quốc, nhà đầu tư hàng đầu tại châu Phi.Tương lai nào cho đối tác Mỹ - Niger ?Trong bối cảnh này, cuộc khủng hoảng tại Niger đặt Hoa Kỳ trong thế nan giải. Bất chấp hàng trăm triệu đô la hỗ trợ hàng năm, Washington dường như vẫn bất lực trong việc ép buộc các lãnh đạo tập đoàn quân sự tái lập trật tự Hiến Pháp.Đặc sứ Mỹ Victoria Nuland phải nhìn nhận có những thảo luận « khó khăn » nhân chuyến thăm của bà tại Niamey hôm 7/08. Tuy được gặp tân tham mưu trưởng quân đội, Moussa Salaou Barmou, nhưng bà đã không thể có được cuộc trao đổi với người đứng đầu cuộc đảo chính tướng Abdourahamane Tiani, cũng như là với tổng thống bị lật đổ Mohamed Bazoum.Dù vậy, Hoa Kỳ hành động với mọi cẩn trọng, tuân thủ các nguyên tắc chi phối chính sách chiến lược của Mỹ tại châu Phi : Kín đáo , Không can dự quân sự trực tiếp. Liệu rằng Hoa Kỳ có sẽ triệt thoái quân khỏi Niger nếu tập đoàn quân sự nắm quyền lãnh đạo đất nước trong dài lâu ? Về điểm này, giới quan sát phương Tây tin rằng là Không. Nhà báo Nick Turse giải thích :« Tôi nghĩ rằng Mỹ sẽ làm mọi cách để có thể tiếp tục hoạt động ở Niger. Ngoại trưởng Blinken và bộ Ngoại Giao Mỹ đã tránh gọi đây là một cuộc đảo chính, trong khi đây rõ ràng là một cuộc đảo chính. Nhưng tôi nghĩ rằng Mỹ muốn để ngỏ các giải pháp cho mình. Bởi vì một khi tuyên bố đó là đảo chính, Hoa Kỳ buộc phải ngừng hầu hết các chương trình hỗ trợ an ninh. Có nhiều phương cách xung quanh vấn đề này. Có nhiều kẽ hở để thực hiện. Gần đây tôi đã từng tường thuật rằng ở nước láng giềng Mali, quốc gia có một chính quyền do Mỹ lãnh đạo vẫn còn nhận được một số viện trợ an ninh nhỏ giọt. Mỹ luôn tìm ra cách khi cần. Nhưng Niger có tầm quan trọng cho mô hình chống khủng bố và lợi ích an ninh trong khu vực, do vậy, Washington sẽ làm mọi cách để giữ cho Căn cứ Không quân 201 được hoạt động và sự hiện diện của quân đội Mỹ càng nhiều chừng nào càng tốt chừng ấy. »Theo báo La Croix của Pháp, Hoa Kỳ vẫn còn duy trì nhiều nhóm lính tinh nhuệ mũ nồi xanh tại Burkina Faso, sau cuộc đảo chính ngày 30/09/2022, lật đổ chính quyền dân sự. Một sự hậu thuẫn kín đáo khác dành cho phe đảo chính quân sự cũng được giữ thông qua nhiều tập đoàn tư nhân đảm trách việc đào tạo các lực lượng an ninh, trước nỗi lo đất nước rơi vào tay thánh chiến cũng như khả năng nhóm lính đánh thuê Nga Wagner ùa vào Tây Phi.

PRIME used to conjure up thoughts about the drink that appears to have become a fad (and that my son gets super excited about the prospect of seeing on a supermarket shelf)

Andy returns to the pod having coached community rugby for the past 11 years alongside his role as Head of Subject at Leeds Beckett... he shares the 11 concepts that helped him the most with his coaching... from simplifying to scaffolding to SOL to planning to athlete engagement... enjoy!

Charmaine Roche, an Association for Coaching (AC) accredited executive coach and trained supervisor who has been working in the field for over 20 years and offers critically developmental, reflective spaces as a coach and supervisor. She brings a combination of radical compassion and critical consciousness to the work of challenging the norms and assumptions that create exclusion and sustain oppressive practices. Her mission is to provide coach training and CPD approaches that have social justice at their core. She is PhD researcher at Leeds Beckett university. Her latest publications Decolonising Coaching and Racial Justice, Equity and Belonging in Coaching are contributing to a defining conversation around the purpose of coaching in our turbulent times.

Dr Anna Stodter is a senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett in sports coaching. Alongside her lecturing role, Anna is also completing a PHD into coaches and how they develop as practitioners through formal pathways and how they learnt on and around the course. She then went on to work at Cambridge University and GB Archery. Shows notes2:00 - Anna's role as a sport professional3:00 - What does good coaching look like?5:00 - What do successful coaches do to progress and become successful9:30 - The use of formal to informal feedback13:00- What is the assessment criteria in coaching and coach development14:45 - Theoretical models that focus coaching criteria18:00 - The use of formal coaching education22:30 - Filtering the appropriate information from coaching qualifications25:00 - The importance of supporting coaching contexts28:00 - Maverick coaches in more traditional environments30:00- The effect of Anna's research on her own coaching40:00 - The importance of hierarchy in enabling creative coaches44:00 - Analysing the environment before coaching45:00- Preparing the team for Cambridge vs Oxford48:00 - The challenges of a review process51:00 - How would Anna like to be described in 3 words? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stainton, the man behind creative agency Smyle, founded One Industry One Voice (OIOV) in the eye of the pandemic as a ‘coalition of associations and businesses created to champion the entire events industry'.   In this episode, Rick explains why OIOV has recently been rebranded The Power of Events (TPOE) – a partnership with, but not limited to, Greenwich, Westminster, Surrey, Leeds Beckett, Bournemouth, UWS, Edinburgh Napier, Ulster, Swansea and Cardiff Met.   A persuasive speaker with a whole lot to say, Rick talks about the Covid-19 impact and his ‘diplomatic crusade' which brought OIOV together two long years ago, getting commitment from myriad trade associations and businesses.    Rick goes on to mention the opportunities and the recovery process, the potential for newcomers, as well as the lack of respect from the media and government, and how that fits with a ‘completely party agnostic, non-lobbying' TPOE.  

I was joined by Andrew Wilson from Leeds Beckett to discuss a question we both get a lot: what role does memory play in the ecological approach? Is it really the case that skillful action involves no memory?   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – ShakeSome Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Joe Mckenna – Wittytunes Guest Mix (Tracklist) 1) Bromine - Robert fleck – Well Street Records 2) Departure - Adisyn - Kindisch 3) Informer - Archie Hamilton (Sam Reshape) – Moscow Records 4) Passion (Extended Mix) - Eskuche - Etiquette 5) The Hadal Zone — Big Miz - Dixon Avenue Basement Jams 6) 2001 - Interplanetary Criminal – Dansu Discs 7) ice cream for Kenton (Lee Pennington Remix) - Perc – Perc Trax 8) Nyctophobia (unreleased) - Joe Mckenna, No-else – Wittytunes 9) Information (Original Mix) - Prospa – Stress Records 10) Blackclap (Original Mix) - Seth Troxler – Play it Say it 11) Fairytale Frequency (Original Mix) - Alan Fitzpatrick, Jamie Jones – Hot Creations 12) Third Planet (Original Mix) - Serge Devant – Rebellion 13) Always Underground - Southall - Safe Music Records 14) The Race (Unreleased) - Joe Mckenna, No-else - Wittytunes The young producer, DJ and radio show host has only been producing for between 2 & 3 years but has already served up a stunning debut single which has launched the new Mixmasters label, and has plenty more in the pipeline. He is a resident DJ and radio show host at cult underground party *riffraff in Middlesbrough as well as the infamous Boombox Circus (Beaveverworks, Leeds) and has more than held his own n bills with the likes of Rui Da Silva, Shadow Child, MK & Dave Beer to name a few. McKenna hails from the North East of England and has been involved in music for over 15 years. Picking up classical guitar at the age of 5 then turning his hand to music from 16 years old. Currently studying Music Technology at Leeds Beckett, he has applied all across the North East and has a contemporary talk on house music that is underpinned by infectious groove, emotive melody and sweeping pads inspired by the likes of Sasha, Floating Points and Four Tet. McKenna's first release comes after he won a worldwide competition hosted by creative community Mixmasters TV with 50% of the total vote. His fantastic tune 'Clubhouse Casual' has slick, throwback breakbeats riding over warm bass, and the way he layers in the heart aching vocal from Murphy shows he has a real mastery in the studio. It's drenched in echo and is sure to get hands in the air when dropped in the club, with plenty of slick touches and stylish sound design to help evaluate the whole thing. Since winning the Global remix competition Joe, Murphy and the promo team, managed to the No.1 spot in the House charts and No.6 across all genres. As well as this, Joe has now released tracks on OTB Music / publishing and DFRNT Mindset & has hit multiple top 10 spots in over 5 various different charts on Beatport. As such, 2022 is very much set to be a breakout year for this innovative young talent SOCIALS LINKS https://linktr.ee/Joermck https://linktr.ee/riffraff https://www.facebook.com/joemckennadj/ https://instagram.com/joemckenna_dj?utm_medium=copy_link https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/o65RHDf2vySiWAr16 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/sxovgz678jGdAVMi https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CzDPXYXlj0EYB5kc85xnV?si=MRWxV7XsQfyjnOML2A_ZQw&dl_branch=1 https://www.beatport.com/chart/mckennas-record-box-121221/703872?action=share

Welcome along to day 2 of the ashes here on the shackles are off.... daily.... we promised you daily, trying to bring you that ashes experience as best as we can through out this series.... now.... England still in with a fighting chance...? We hear from fans at the second of our overnight party's, this time from Sixes in Manchester.  Join (lazy get) Greggy and star man Chris Millard.... who's pulling another all nighter.... speaking to fans... from Leeds Beckett men's cricket.... Finchy our legendary trumpeter.... another legend in Abbie who was doing her dissertation whilst it was the lunchbreak at the overnight party..... and Ashley.... who is a top top top man..... the only Englishman to have flown over from the UK for the Ashes!

My interview with Andrew Wilson from Leeds Beckett discussing this exciting new project he is coordinating with Southampton Football Academy: The Ecological Learning Lab. What is it all about and how can you get involved?   Contact info: A.D.Wilson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk https://twitter.com/PsychScientists   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – ShakeSome Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Kisset Chirengende is the first head coach for the men's rugby club program at Caldwell University. Prior to Caldwell, he was at William Paterson University where he served first as the assistant head coach for the men's rugby club team from 2016-2018 and head coach from 2018-2021. He guided his team to three straight 7s Tri-State Championship and finished with the highest national ranking among the three years at sixth in 2019. Chirengende also led the William Paterson 15s team to two Tri-State Championships in 2018 and 2019. His 2018 team qualified for the national tournament and finished fifth in the national rankings. Prior to his time at William Paterson, Chirengende was the founder and coach for the Zambezi Steelers, an invitational rugby team. He led the program to a Tropical U18 7s Elite Division Championship in Orlando in 2018 and participated in the 2019 U19 World Schools Festival in Cape Town, South Africa. Chirengende graduated from Leeds Beckett University in Leeds, United Kingdom in 2012 with a degree in Sports Business Management. While at Leeds Beckett, Chirengende was a member of the institution's rugby team. Tap in and hear his take on Servant Leadership and how Christ guides His life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chefranjohn/support

Sam Holmshaw is the host of the Sports coaching podcast. A Msc student from Leeds Beckett, Sam uses academic frameworks to inform his practical work with Ilkey Town AFC and his own academy 'The Holmshaw Academy'. In particular, he focuses on the creation and implementation of game models in session designs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE NOTES In this episode, Claire talks with Lisa Lea-Weston: a drama therapist and the founder of Talking Heads. As a child, Lisa wanted to be an actor and went on to study drama in London. It was during her time at university that she decided she would go on to study to be a drama teacher. However, during a holiday job where Lisa supported children to access mainstream play schemes, she changed her mind and, instead, turned to working with children and young people with learning disabilities. This helped her learn more about inclusion and welcoming differences. At that time, Lisa’s manager saw how she interacted and engaged with young people who, for example, had severe autism. Lisa supported them, facilitated their play and engagement with others, and it was here where Lisa decided on a different career. Finishing her drama degree, Lisa then trained to become a drama therapist. Reflecting on the holidays where she had spent time supporting children in the play-schemes, Lisa says it shaped and informed a lot of what she does now in her current role.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We all partake in ‘mirroring’, whether we realise it or not. Lisa discusses ‘mirroring,’ both from an initial mother:baby bond, but also from the viewpoint that it continues throughout our lives. The way we might finish someone’s sentences, the way we adopt a similar way of sitting, for example, and how we might intentionally use their voice to make an attachment. As a drama therapist, Lisa is very conscious about what the other person is doing so that she can get alongside them, perhaps mirror her client’s movements, and also repeat some of what they have said. ‘Supervision’ – a distinct and powerful way of working. Whilst there are similarities to coaching and mentoring, ‘supervision’ isn’t time limited, it’s not for a particular purpose and there isn’t necessarily an end point. Supervision provides a safe space where clients can talk about work: it’s their agenda and there isn’t an expected outcome other than what they might take that needs resolving. Regular sessions help provide Lisa’s clients with an ‘internal supervisor’. That is, the tools and strategies that will help people get through challenging moments and allow them to identify what the issues are that are upsetting and de-stabilising them. ‘Supervision’ plays a part in a successful life/work balance. Despite the natural reaction of being ‘too busy’ to participate in supervision, it can have such a significant effect on people’s wellbeing. These are the exact times when we do need supervision. Rather than feeling really stressed, overwhelmed and working less effectively, supervision provides a place where you explore ‘clearing’, evaluate your workload and it allows you to go back to work and be really effective and focused. BEST MOMENTS “If you think of psychology or counselling, then [drama therapy] is that – you go because something inside of you is in distress, but the language that is available to you isn’t just talking, [it’s also] the creative language, which we all have, and that absolutely includes people with a profound and multiple learning disability…” “When people get freaked out about drama therapy, which they do and [say] ‘I can’t act’, in 20 years I can still recall the times I’ve used role-play. I don’t use it very often. That’s partly because of the people that I work with because it’s not accessible to them as a language of creativity, but there’s an entire other world of projective play, stories, music, movement, mirroring, connection, achievement, attachment that is available to us and, really, if you unpick any therapeutic relationship, those are the key components and the talking aspect is only another 30% maybe, of what happens in a therapy room. The rest, anyway, is a non-verbal kind of relationship.” “Mirroring is absolutely the first thing that happens when a baby is born, the first thing that mother and child do is to look at each other. It’s so entirely natural. A lot of us don’t realise we do it. The baby makes a noise and the mum’s eyes widen with delight. Then [the baby’s] eyes widen and mum will mirror back whatever sounds the baby makes, and that’s mirroring. A baby is so rewarded by that, what the mum does, that they gradually go on to do it again and again and it will wave its arm and the mum will catch its thumb and then you’ve got that touch attachment. The mum will stroke and soothe the baby when it’s crying, so all of that is about mirroring and it’s absolutely vital to healthy development, absolutely healthy.” “The beginning of ‘mirroring’, as adults, is being aware what’s happening with ‘the other.’ It’s really important for a teacher to be able to immediately pick up on the mood of her class in the morning and then, if they’re very heightened, knowing what you need to be [doing], somehow acknowledging that, but not joining it. So, wondering how you get alongside it, it might be doing some kind of movement at the beginning of class that gets their attention without using their voice but you’ve got to get alongside it, so you need to be conscious and then find a way to mirror back an understanding to your class. Then you’re going to have their attention.” “Supervision is where you bring all of who you are at work to your supervisor to talk about your practice, to talk about your work for the purpose, ultimately, of being ethical and accountable but not in the way that schools are used to. So we’re not talking Ofsted, we’re not talking a 1:1 supervision in the corridor where someone’s judging you and there’s a hierarchical element, it’s none of that. It’s absolutely a confidential shared space.” “The important thing about supervision is that it’s a process of regularly checking in with someone who knows you or gets to know you really, really well for the purpose of being safe, for children and young people. That’s it, fundamentally, but without any tick-boxing or ‘Ofsted-y’ outcomes needed other than checking in deeply and processing and having time to think about ‘How am I at work, and if I am or aren’t OK, what does that mean for the school and it’s culture?” “[Ideally there would be] an expectation that if you work in safeguarding that you have ‘supervision’ and yet it’s not really. It’s increasing, but it’s not commonplace in education. The emotional weight of work - in order for it to be tolerated - you need to have that space where you can clear the build-up to keep on working, otherwise you become too full really quickly.” “In twenty years, there’s probably barely been a month, or even two weeks, of my life that I haven’t also been a ‘supervisee’. I go to supervision regularly. And I don’t go to supervision because I’m not any good at my job or I don’t know what I’m doing. I go because ‘A’ I don’t want to get really full and then ‘B’, in order to remain absolutely available and able to listen and be with whatever someone brings me, I need to have done my own processing, growing and reflecting and clearing because I also sometimes get overwhelmed and stressed and I need my own supervision.” “Recognise the load that you’re carrying. Take it outside. Go walking with it. Get it moving. Something that is overwhelming needs energy and the actual physical movement of the body helps to process something and if you’re on your own then that’s a very good start. Make that commitment to yourself to realise that you are overloaded and to do something about it, even if it’s ‘diary-ing’, three times a week, to go for a walk with yourself, that would be huge.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Oak Practice: https://oakpractice.co.uk/ Lisa Lea-Weston – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingHeadsOak Lisa Lea-Weston – Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingHeadsOak Lisa Lea-Weston – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingheadsoak/ Lisa Lea-Weston – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakpractice/ Leeds-Beckett university hub for supervision: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/carnegie-school-of-education/national-hub-for-supervision-in-education/ Co-authored book ‘Trauma in the Creative and Embodied Therapies’: https://www.routledge.com/Trauma-in-the-Creative-and-Embodied-Therapies-When-Words-are-Not-Enough/Chesner-lykou/p/book/9781138479210 Classroom Secrets Kids: https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk The Teachers’ Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTeachersPodcast/ Classroom Secrets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassroomSecretsLimited/ Classroom Secrets website: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/ LIFE/work balance campaign: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/lifeworkbalance-and-wellbeing-in-education-campaign-2019/   ABOUT THE HOST 'My mother is a teacher. I will never be a teacher.' - Claire Riley Claire arrived at the end of her performing arts degree with no firm plans to move into the entertainment industry. A fully funded secondary teaching course seemed like the perfect way to stall for a year on deciding what to do with her life. Turns out, teaching was her thing.  Three years in a challenging secondary school - check. Two years in primary schools with over 90% EAL children - check. Eight years doing day-to-day supply across 4-18 - check. If there's one thing she learnt, it was how to identity the best ideas from every school in terms of resources and use that knowledge to create something that would work for teachers far and wide. In 2013, Classroom Secrets was born. Claire had seen other resource sites and wanted to add something to the market that she felt was missing. More choice + More quality = Balance. Claire is a self-proclaimed personal development junkie and is always looking for ways to learn and improve. It's usually centred around business, her new-found passion. In 2019, Claire launched The Teachers' Podcast that hits the charts on launch and is listed in the top 200 educational podcasts most weeks. The Teachers’ Podcast is a series of interviews where Claire meets with a wide range of guests involved in the field of education. These podcasts provide exciting discussions and different perspectives and thoughts on a variety of themes which are both engaging and informative for anyone involved in education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 26, Ryan White PhD researcher at Leeds Beckett, joins us. Specifically Ryan will be looking at: What kind of technology do we currently have? How wil this change and develop What is the role of comupuer learning and AI? About Ryan "Ryan is PhD student at Leeds Beckett University and is currently a sport scientist at Leeds Rhinos rugby league club. He holds a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in sport science from Stellenbosch University. He has previously worked in professional football and rugby union with Ajax Cape Town and Yorkshire Carnegie." Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-white-714395124/ FREE AGILITY MINI-COURSE - COACH ACADEMY Get your free full, 6-part agility mini-course using the link below! Access the mini-course for free with this link: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_26 *

Josh is currently finishing his masters degree at Leeds Beckett university and joins me to talk everything about coaching

This podcast provides some insight into the Part 3 viva process – the final Part 3 interview. We asked a number of influential course leaders in Professional Practice, Assessors and Examiners to answer three questions: 1. What are you looking for in a good student interview? 2. What mistakes do students "always" make? 3. What advice would you give a prospective Part 3 candidate? Speakers: Paul Crosby (Programme Leader, AA), Edward Farrell (Course Leader, Lincoln), Leo Cornall (project architect, Ian Adam-Smith Architects), Patricia Hickey (founder, Bubble Architects), Alastair Blyth (Course Leader, Westminster), Judi Farren-Bradley (Course Director, BSc & MSc Historic Building, Kingston), Simon Warren (Course Leader, Leeds Beckett), Mary Kelly (Course Leader, London Met), Tony Clelford (Programme Leader, Greenwich), Ray Dudman (External Examiner, Oxford Brookes).

On this episode of SEPADPod Simon speaks with Mohamad Hafeda, Reader at the Leeds School of Architecture (just got promoted last week), Leeds Beckett. I’m an artist and co founder of Febrik, a collaborative for participatory art and design research working on issues of refuge and spatial rights. Mohamad is the author of Negotiating Conflict in Lebanon (IB Tauris, 2019). On this episode, Simon and Mohamad talk about space in Beirut, bordering practices, sound, and the contestation of bordering practices.

Our guest is Simon Doherty: @_simon_doherty_ Our first chat of the day we are joined by Simon who is a Writer and Social Editor for the iconic @VICE We'll be finding out among many things how they decide on content and what stands VICE out from the rest In this chat we cover: + His duel love for both Lancashire and Yorkshire, especially Leeds + How he started writing articles + He reveals his role as a Welfare Officer at Leeds Beckett's University and how it inspired his first ever first VICE article + How he managed to strike deals with Leeds Club night promoters + The way he psyches himself up before carrying out his schemes + Burning Man + How this current lockdown will impact the way people will consider the new society to stem from this + The dangers of giving up too much data + The calmness of the Planet during this situation + Are the government looking after the homeless and vulnerable during this time + Outlaw from Manchester and his maverick ways and gifts to the homeless + The way he finds angles and niche social groups to write articles about + His experiment with Royal Mail and posting an egg + How to decide which ideas should be written and which are best as a video + The Optimising Jacket + How VICE from coming up from the underground manages to maintain that essence while in the mainstream spotlight + His future ideas for an article Be sure to tune in and tap into the good vibes that are gonna be oozing throughout each chat Add @benrandm on Instagram to be able to join in for future live Loose Lips chats and @Pop.Cult.Chic to be in the know for the latest exclusive drops of essential content Live the Life You Love Love the Life You Live

We're starting May with a bang on The Undergraduate Survival Guide, as we interview entrepreneur Josh Crowe, a Leeds Beckett Sociology Graduate and the founder of Babystep Magazine, about starting a business, pursuing your passion and breaking out of London. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ugsg/message

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Jesse and Jim from Blue Kubricks came and had a beer and told us about how they write songs, looking for the perfect drummer (when they already had one) and much, much more.Check out their work on Spotify and their new song Heroin at the end of the podcast...

Turkish authorities captured key members of Daesh (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s inner circle, including his older sister, brother-in-law and more than a dozen Daesh members. But there’s still a lingering question of what to do with the thousands of foreign Daesh prisoners in Turkey, Syria and Iraq whose legal status remains muddled. Turkey and the United States have called on countries, many of them in Europe, to take back their citizens. But how will this transfer happen? And is Europe even willing to take them back? Guests: David Lowe Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett’s Law School Kivanc Ulusoy Associate Professor at Istanbul University

Turkey plans to send Daesh (ISIS) foreign fighters back home but many European countries don’t want to take them. So, how will the transfer happen and who’s ultimately responsible? Plus, as racism and xenophobia increases globally, many Austrians of Turkish descent are worried about their future in the country. David Lowe Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett’s Law School Kivanc Ulusoy Associate Professor at Istanbul University Farid Hafez Researcher at the University of Salzburg Cigdem Nas Associate Professor at Yildiz Technical University

Jodie started her own law firm, Thrive Law, at 29 and 15 months later she has 10 staff. Thrive Law is a specialist law firm, based in Leeds. The company specialises in employment law, with a focus on HR and mental health in the workplace. She graduated from Leeds Beckett in law in 2009, trained as a barrister and a solicitor, became qualified while working for Milners and at the same time started lecturing in law part time. She has worked pro bono for Mind and has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health for her contributions to mental health in the workplace. At the same time as setting up Thrive Law, she has set up two networking groups, Thriving Minds and Thrive Women. Her prolific output is partly the outcome of a prodigious amount of energy and partly motivated by her personal experience, specifically a breakdown in 2017. Jodie has started a campaign for mandatory mental health risk assessments for workplaces. Anyone can sign the petition, which can be accessed via the Thrive Law website under mental health. Thrive Law is going to be trialling a four-day week based on the condensed hours model in August. This is all part of Jodie's goals to empower women and to empower people with disabilities. Flexible working helps both of these categories (everyone has a disability at Thrive). If it is successful it will be introduced for all staff next year. Jodie manages people the way she would like to be managed. Authenticity is important to her – “I practice what I preach.” She is honest about her own struggles. The outcome is high productivity, high engagement, low sickness and great client feedback. Setting out on her own at 29 is quite an achievement, especially in the legal field, where the average age of qualification as a solicitor is 35 and the average of a partner 65. The greatest learning challenge has been recruiting the right people. This made her re-evaluate her processes. Now she has a two-phase process with a telephone interview followed by an interview that explores both technical capability and attitude. Getting the induction process right is important to her. Jodie's personal development plan combines learning within the business with the parallel development of her general wellbeing. She does a lot of reflection and journaling. She sets herself short term and long-term goals every year. At present she is learning Spanish. Prior to setting up Thrive she was “consumed” by the world of work. Now she has a life outside of work. Every member of staff has a personal development folder and Jodie has a 360-appraisal process where her staff give her feedback on her own performance. Then we talked about Thriving Minds and Thrive Women. Thriving Minds was born out Jodie's own experiences. She wanted to empower employers to deal with mental ill health in the workplace. It offers various bespoke training. There is an associated Facebook group, a series of breakfast and an annual conference. This year's conference on 19th September will feature over 150 employers, will take place at Leeds Civic Hall and be opened by the mayor. Thrive is a networking group that meets quarterly. The group is open to men, providing those men empower women. Once again there is a Facebook group. The group only started in March this year but already has 200 members. She has been inspired by Lady Hale, President of the Supreme Court and a fellow Yorkshirewoman, and Baroness Mone, founder of Ultimo: she “came from nothing” and sold Ultimo for £39m. Other aspects of Jodie's self-care regime includes daily exercise: netball, yoga, weightlifting, or walking her dog. She also meditates using Headspace. She eats well, sleeps well and drinks plenty of water. She says “I understand what my triggers are and what helps me and doesn't help me.” One key ambition for Jodie is to be able to change the law in relation to mental health.

I venture across the pond again. This time to Leeds, West Yorkshire, England where I chatted with leadership from the group. This episode tugs at my heartstrings because despite the best effort of these two and others before them, esports doesn't feel like it has really stuck. But! And there is a but! This club isn't going away today. Nor will it likely go away next year. I am anticipating a resurgence from the next round of individuals going to Leeds Beckett. There is also the chance that the school gets involved and starts projecting some of their educational tracks and find away to incorporate it to esports. Check them out on social: https://twitter.com/leedsbeckett https://twitter.com/LBUGamesSociety https://www.facebook.com/groups/1083986534945536/ https://discord.gg/qK6cfFF Be sure to check me out on social media: https://twitter.com/WarlockRakaul https://www.facebook.com/WarlockRakaul/ https://www.instagram.com/warlockrakaul/ https://twitch.tv/rakaul https://mixer.com/WarlockRakaul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpwkthmjDdBofgnZ1QD89w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesummoninghour/support

Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft as they dissect the latest rugby union headlines. In this bonus podcast Joe, Max and Chris discuss yesterday's BUCS Super Rugby action, focusing on Leeds Beckett's win over Cardiff Met. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion/

Living with a diagnosis, what palliative care entails, and non-pharmacological treatments. This edition is funded by the Agnes Hunter Trust.  According to Cancer Research UK, 50% of all people in England and Wales diagnosed with cancer survive their disease for ten years or more. This edition of Airing Pain looks at what pain management entails for the other 50%; those that live with terminal cancer. Kate Grafton, Lecturer and Professional Lead for Physiotherapy at Leeds Beckett University, speaks to Paul about her breast cancer diagnosis, her experiences with different treatments, the psychology of mindfulness, and finding the right support group. Paul then heads to St Gemma’s teaching hospice at the University of Leeds to speak to Professor of Palliative Medicine Mike Bennett who explains what palliative care entails as well as the importance of balancing treatment and quality of life. Back at Leeds Beckett we hear from the Director of the Centre for Pain Research Mark Johnson, who has a particular interest in non-pharmacological treatments like TENS machines, acupuncture, and laser therapy. Professor Johnson talks Paul about the mechanisms of these treatments and their various limitations and strengths. Contributors: Professor Mike Bennett, St. Gemma's Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Leeds Professor Kate Grafton, Principal Lecturer and Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, Leeds Beckett University Professor Mark Johnson, Professor of Pain and Analgesia and Director of the Centre for Pain Research, Leeds Beckett University. More information: Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ Shine Cancer Support: http://www.shinecancersupport.org/.

Live from The Iklectik Horse Festival. Conversations with musicians/composers: Dave Petts, John Butcher, Mark Sanders, Douglas Benford, Students from Leeds and Leeds Beckett, and Paul Sutton, at the IKlecktik Horse Festival of improvised and experimental music and sound. It includes some excerpts of music from the festival curated by The Horse Improv Club at IKlectik Art Lab in London SE1 in January 2018. SHOW NOTES: Iklectik Horse Festival Show notes Dave Petts: Mentions: Sue Lynch Adrian Northover Mark Sanders Louise Morton Feldman Xenakis Remote Viewers Caroline Krabbel John Edwards Crystabel Riley Abstract Machine-like Big Bands Boulez Stan Kenton Mike Westbrook Carla Bley Composition as a craft Conduction The London Improvisors Orchestra Mark sanders Mentions: Fish factory studio’s Johnny Edwards John Butcher 20 Johns Paul Dunmore Zurich Evan Parker The Vortex Liam Noble Women musicians Strong melodic free jazz Alex Hawkins Paul Whatly Crystal Riley Mathilda Rolfsson- Norwegian Percussionist Rachel Musson Pat Thomas Cafe Oto The Mac- in Birmingham Tony Dudley Evans- promoter Douglas Benford Mentions: Incongruous sound Art installations Sculptor Field recordings 2 sounds at once Urban and natural sound National trust Forest of Dean Bermondsey Delia derbyshire Radiophonic workshop Dr who theme Paradise yard ensemble Sound collage Steve beresford Adam Bohman John butcher Crysabel riley Rhodri davies Bonnington centre ticklish richard Sanderson Confront recordings Mark wastall Clive bell Rachel mission Ed lucas Hundred years gallery LIO Snap to grid Paul sutton Mentions: Saxophones South london Horn arrangements Iklectik Mopomoso The clinker Derek Lol Danial thompson Cath Roberts Conduction John butcher Mentions: John Edwards Mark sanders Norway Stoller Lavik Solberg- percussionist from Oslo Lasse Marhaug- noise electronic scene self formed tiny drum kit John stevens Derek Bailey

A discussion Andrew Wilson from Leeds Beckett. We discuss ecological psychology ideas like motor abundance, functional equivalence and degeneracy, Andrew’s recent study on task dynamics and information in throwing, his work on affordances and throwing prehistoric stones, and the current and future state of the ecological approach.   More information about my guest: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/dr-andrew-wilson/ http://psychsciencenotes.blogspot.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/PsychScientists https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Wilson14   Link to motor abundance video mentioned: http://psychsciencenotes.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-bliss-of-motor-abundance.html     More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email: robgray@asu.edu   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Lo Fi is Hi Fi - I’m on a Talk Show Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org

In the latest episode of the Lunchtime Walk and Talk podcast, Becky Wride speaks to Leeds Beckett members of staff at Leeds Pride.

The latest episode of the Leeds Beckett Walk and Talk podcast sees John in conversation with Leeds Beckett archivist Keith Rowntree.

The latest episode of the Leeds Beckett Walk and Talk podcast, focuses on the recent Beckett Steps challenge. The six-week Beckett Steps challenge saw over 700 Leeds Beckett staff make a virtual 1,000 mile long journey from London to Rome, recording their step count each day using pedometers.

The latest episode of a Leeds Beckett podcast, which explores health, wellbeing, sport and recreation, focuses on wild foods and foraging. In the third episode of the second series of the Lunchtime Walk & Talk podcast, Val Hewison, Chief Exec of Carers Leeds, joins John Hamilton.

The latest episode of a Leeds Beckett podcast, which explores health, wellbeing, sport and recreation, focuses on wild foods and foraging. In the second episode of the second series of the Lunchtime Walk & Talk podcast, Craig Worrall, the founder of Edible Leeds, joins John Hamilton as they discuss foraging and the abundance of wild foods on a walk from Leeds Beckett’s Headingley Campus.