Podcast appearances and mentions of rowena murray

Vanessa Toholka and Rowena Murray tackle spying workplace managers with Swinburne University's Professor Peter Holland who says productivity paranoia is at an all time high with the prevalence of working from home setups. Plus, Nashin Mahtani talks about the development of Yayasan Peta Bencana (Disaster Map Foundation) which is a South-East Asian NGO creating humanitarian technologies for community-led disaster co-management.

Dr Kaisa Pankakoski is a writer, researcher, translator, and multilingualism consultant. For her PhD at Cardiff University she looked at multilingual families' language ideologies, strategies, and experiences in Finland and Wales. During the course of her PhD, she gained grants from eleven different funding bodies in her two home countries to complete the thesis. In this episode Kaisa reflects on the turning point when she decided to return to academia and focus on researching multilingual families.  She discusses her research journey over eight years and the range of activities she took part in over that time.   In the discussion of caregiving alongside the PhD Kaisa emphasizes the emotional and mental toll of special needs parenting, including the constant worry and caregiving responsibilities. She  emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, avoiding overworking, and prioritizing self-care.  Kaisa mentions the value of attending retreats to create a space for relaxation and creativity. Kaisa offers some top tips and a range of resources including:   Blog posts Self-care during PhD https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/doctoral-academy-blog/10-self-care-tips-for-the-phd/  Writing retreat https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/doctoral-academy-blog/should-you-go-on-a-writing-retreat/?preview=true  Words of wisdom, two blog posts, altogether 40 top tips! https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/doctoral-academy-blog/words-of-wisdom-for-new-postgraduate-researchers-part-one-2/  https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/doctoral-academy-blog/words-of-wisdom-for-new-postgraduate-research-students-part-two/    Facebook groups:  Bridging the Gap Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/410364763121879  PhD and Early Career Researcher Parents  https://www.facebook.com/groups/776957585681408    Apps: Forest App: https://www.forestapp.cc/   We also mention the Rowena Murray podcast episode:  https://thephdliferaft.libsyn.com/rowena-murray   You can contact Kaisa here:  https://twitter.com/kaisapan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaisapankakoski/ For a transcript of this episode go to www.thephdliferaft.com If you would like to receive a useful weekly email from the PhD Life Raft you can sign up here for ‘Notes from the Life Raft': https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft    

The day that Rowena Murray was born, two-hundred-and-fifty starlings dropped dead out of the sky. Or so her mother says. Ever since, she has been marked by Death. First came the visions; then her boyfriend died suddenly. Now Death has taken her father, too.Salvation, Rowena is told, lies to the North: in Culcrith, where her grandmother can save her from the curse...We meet author Nadia Attia who discusses her debut novel 'Verge' and the folklore behind its story.To support The Folklore Podcast with a small monthly donation and receive bonus content and other benefits, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

On their first show back for 2023, hosts Lily Ryan, Rowena Murray and Vanessa Toholka are joined by Fishburners CEO Martin Karafilis, and founder of The Defrag and Lawson Media, Kristofor Lawson, to recap the first Google News Initiative bootcamp, which 12 local indie media and startup publications participated in during late 2022. Plus, the latest local and global tech news.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Our hosts Vanessa Toholka, Lily Ryan and Rowena Murray break down the year that was with 2022's biggest winners and losers in the tech space, plus the latest local and global tech news.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Hosts Dan Salmon and Rowena Murray are joined by Professor Carsten Rudolph, Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, to discuss what data breaches tell us about how we're treating out data online; Professor Sarah Pink speaks about how can we use data to improve our built environment and how we interact with it, plus all the tech news from around the globe.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Melbourne contemporary artist J. Rosenbaum talks about their show, 'AI Perceptions of Gender', on at Melbourne Fringe Festival; plus an interview with Tim Colwill from Game Workers Australia, Australia's first union for game workers, and how and why games workers wanted to unionise. With presenters Rowena Murray, Dan Salmon, and Lily Ryan.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Hosts Jo Eaton, Lily Ryan, and Rowena Murray talk to Grace Brown, co-founder of Andromeda, about The Melbourne Accelerator Program and how humanoid robots can improve lives in aged care; and translator and writer Jocelyn Deane talks about shitposting, ahead of the upcoming Melbourne Free University event 'The Tragic Art of Shitposting'.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Hosts Vanessa Toholka, Rowena Murray, and Maize Wallin explore the serious implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court overturning of abortion rights for women, what that could mean for Australians, and what it means for tech and for privacy. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Ethicist and philosopher Dr Simon Coghlan from Melbourne University to discuss sentience in artificial intelligence; and Tess O'Brien and Daniel Levi from The Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) discuss Centrelink's point-based (PBAS) system for welfare payments, and what it means for recipients. This system will be rolling out from July 4. With presenters Rowena Murray, Dan Salmon and Warren Davies.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

A 2021 survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education found that almost 70% of US faculty members were experiencing a level of burnout.  Stress and burnout are certainly very common in the academy and the pandemic has only made that worse.  In this episode Nicole Janz, writer, scholar and coach, discusses her own experience of burnout within the university and what she learnt from it.   We talk about symptoms and how to identify burnout.   We talk about making space to check-in with yourself - and the importance of putting it in your calendar.   Nicole suggests a process of reframing your story and gives a top tip around being kind to yourself.   You can find out more and make contact with Nicole here: https://nicolejanz.com/   As part of the episode we reference the work of Rowena Murray.  You can find her podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-finish-your-thesis-with-rowena-murray/id1537420258?i=1000512099557 We also talk about Catherine Pope. Her podcast episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/managing-self-care-on-the-phd-journey-with-catherine-pope/id1537420258?i=1000548140262   Both Rowena and Catherine were part of the recent PhD Life Raft Summit and you can gain access to the replays of their live sessions - as well as Catherine's ecourses on ‘How to Edit Your Own Academic Writing' and ‘Preparing for Your Viva'; Rowena's article documenting her work; and lots of other resources - in the PhD Life Raft Summit bonus bundle.  The bundle is available to purchase until Monday 9th May for £48 (the price will then increase to £99).  You can find out more here: https://emmab.kartra.com/page/jxF199

Hosts Warren Davies, Laura Summers, and Rowena Murray discuss all things climate tech on this episode with guest Jas Moore, RRR presenter and graduate of UTAS Sustainability course, focusing on sustainable living; and Olympia Yarger, co-founder of GOTERRA talks about innovative tech in food waste management.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Hosts Vanessa Taholka, Rowena Murray and Paul Callaghan chat to brothers Eden and Josh Porter about their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, 'Escape to the Megaverse'; Vanessa and Rowena discuss the the Federal Budget, the lack of investing in electric vehicles, low emissions technologies, plastic recycling and the big spending on cyber security. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Presenters Dan Morganti, Warren Davies and Rowena Murray are joined by Professor Peter Holland, who talks about surveillance at work, particularly E-monitoring and surveillance; guests Samantha Floriani and Ruby Quail talk about creating queer spaces online.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Our monthly show dedicated to all things gaming with hosts Maize Wallin and Rowena Murray. A look at world-building game 'Brave Mouse Cartographer' and Australian actress Anne Charleston talks about an upcoming game she's voicing called 'Wayward Strand'. Plus, the latest in gaming news.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Dr Stefan Schutt chats about upcoming Games For Change Asia-Pacific virtual festival; and Monash University's Mark Andrejevic explains what the Australian Ad Observatory Project is and why making online marketing transparent for consumers is critical for our society. Plus all the latest news in tech, gaming and development news with presenters Warren Davies, Rowena Murray and Dan Salmon.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Otto CEO Milan Rajkovic talks about starting an IT support business in Secondary school; and instrument designer and researcher Dr Alon Ilsar talks about AirSticks. Plus the latest in tech news, with presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti and Rowena Murray.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

What happens to our libido after our brains, evolved over eons, collide with modern technology? Deep dive into the world of artificial intimacy with author and Scientia Professor of Evolution at the University of New South Wales Rob Brooks, as he unpacks his new book, 'Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithic Matchmakers' which explores this in detail. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti & Rowena Murray. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Presenters Dan Morganti, Rowena Murray & Maize Wallin present our monthly gaming special; featuring the latest in gaming news, a review of roguelike RPG The Binding of Isaac, and an interview with poet and game creator Gemma Mahadeo.

The team catch up with data scientist, entrepreneur, and director of Women Who Code, Akanksha Malik to talk about her career path, and her new podcast 'Paths Uncovered'; and Dr. Xin Gu, Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies at Monash University, speaks about the social, legal, technological and health implications of living in a world where intrusive technologies such as facial recognition and surveillance are becoming the norm. The team also explore a new study by the Gonski Institute of Education, which says that 4 out of 5 Australian school kids own at least one device, and how more than 9 out of 10 parents think devices are impacted negatively on their own lives, not just their children's. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon, and Rowena Murray.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itGrowing Up Digital | Gonski Institute for EducationGrowing Up Digital Report | Gonski Institute for EducationPaths Uncovered | Great Australian PodcastsFollow Akanksha Malik on TwitterFollow the Paths Uncovered podcast on Twitter A Different Lens - The Age of Surveillance | Monash UniversityFollow Byte Into IT on TwitterLike Byte Into IT on Facebook

Gala Vanting, National Programs Manager of the Scarlet Alliance and escort/ProDom performer Sia Jaden Lilleth join the byte team to chat about how changes to the Online Safety Act may impact sex workers. Later they talk to Inverse Founder Darren Vukasivonik and musician Maya Weiss about a new grant to help Victorian musicians engage with Virtual Reality technology. Hosted by Warren Davies, Rowena Murray and Dan Morganti.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit

This week's episode is all about getting to the finish line of your PhD!   Rowena Murray runs writing retreats for writers - with a particular specialism in working with academics and doctoral students.  Her publications include How to Write a Thesis, Writing for Academic Journals and How to Survive Your Viva.   In this episode we talk about what Rowena calls the ‘endgame' of the thesis.  This is the moment when you are looking to draw together your work into a coherent document.   Rowena explores the shift in focus from your supervisor(s) to your examiners and how make sure you address the criterion for the doctorate.   She then talks about the potential support to be found in writing with other people and the benefits of focus and accountability it can bring.   Finally Rowena suggests writing a 750 word summary of your thesis that highlights the macro-argument of your work as a tool for reflection and development.   You can find out more about Rowena's work here: www.Anchorage-education.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/rmwriting/ As always, let us know your thoughts and things that you have found useful on your PhD journey at: phdliferaft@yahoo.com Let's connect!   Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/phdliferaft/   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVVWxhoL1DFiXHiJSI4J9Kg   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phdliferaft/   Twitter: @thephdliferaft

CEO and founder of the Climate Clever suite of apps, Vanessa Rauland, details a pocket-sized climate solution which helps users to reduce their energy bills; And Associate Professor Johan Lidburg from Monash University, discusses the commercialisation of news-sharing online, following Facebook's threat to remove news content from Australian Facebook users. Hosted by Warren Davies, Rowena Murray and Maize Wallin.  Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/byte-into-it/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Doctor James Meese, RMIT media law researcher, explains a scheme to improve consumer data rights; and Doctor Emily van der Nagel chats about her new book Sex and Social Media. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Salmon and Rowena Murray.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/byte-into-it/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/byteintoit

Annie-Mei Forster and Adam Williamson, consultants from Anywise, discuss their new tool AusTender Insights; and Jason Backhouse from Beam It joins the team to chat about our changed spending habits in lockdown. With presenters Dan Morganti, Rowena Murray and Warren Davies. 

Dr Steven Conway from Swinburne University discusses gaps between hype and reality; and Rashina Hoda from Monash University breaks down agile methodology and what an agile community looks like. Plus discussion about Clearview AI, Amazon, Telstra and more. With presenters Dan Salmon, Laura Summers, and Rowena Murray.

Why is it acceptable in our academic cultures to go to conferences, but less so to attend writing retreats? I’m diving in to the (evidence-based) benefits of retreats and how you can find one that works for you. Writing retreats might be viewed by some institutions as a vacation more than an important work activity, but that just isn’t true! Retreats are shown to have measurable positive effects on your writing and your career. That’s a win-win for everyone. In this episode of The Academic Woman Amplified I’m going deep on writing retreats to help you see the very real return on your investment. I’ll walk you through the evidence-based positive outcomes, give you tips on what to look for in a retreat, and share ideas for every level of retreat, from professional to DIY. Research on Benefits of Writing Retreats Writing retreats are good for your writing and provide ongoing benefits, and there is research to back this up.  A 2016 integrative review on academic writing retreats by Kornhaver, Cross, Betihavas, and Bridgman found that increased publication outputs was a measurable outcome of academic writing retreats. Five themes were linked to this outcome: 1.  Protected time and space. Time apart from distractions helps with focus and reflection on writing, and not just at the retreat itself. Participating in a retreat helps participants legitimize the time needed and prioritize it as an important activity on their return to campus.  What we do on our retreats: Make sure that your needs are taken care of so you don’t have to devote time to things like planning meals, housekeeping, or caregiving.   2.  Community of practice. A supportive cohort and social interaction provided by a writing retreat helps participants write more. Discussing ideas and common roadblocks with your peers adds tremendous value. What we do on our retreats: We provide structured times for co-writing, goal-setting and time for community and support.    3.  Development of Academic Writing Competence. Another key aspect of academic writing retreats linked to increased writing output was the development of academic writing competence. Focused time to practice, and learning from other attendees or presentors adds to competence. Everyone learns differently, and exposing ourselves to new avenues of learning is priceless. What we do on our retreats: At our last retreat, we had presentations and feedback from periodicals editors, as well as time provided for peer review and feedback.    4.  Intra-personal benefits. My favorite intra-personal benefit that Kornhaver et al. found was “increased self-awareness.” The studies showed retreat participants learned barriers and enablers to increased writing output during their interactions with other retreat participants. What we do on our retreats: We include relaxed, peer interaction and downtime as part of our retreat structure. We also provide peer mentoring and review.  “When you get academic women together across fields, mentoring happens.”   5.  Organizational Investment. Not surprisingly, the review found that writing retreat participants experienced longer lasting benefits when they had support from their institutions. When your institution supports you by allowing you the time to attend a retreat, or even funding your attendance, it creates a positive cycle of support and mutual benefit. What we do on our retreats: We help with goal-setting to maximize outcomes for you and your institution, and each attendee gets a one-on-one session with one of our coaches. If you need tips for how to approach professional development funding requests with your institution, be sure to listen in to Episode 7: Securing Professional Development Funding. The main outcome of this evidence-based research is this: increased publication outputs are a measurable outcome of academic writing retreats. That sounds good! “The bottom line is that you want to publish more.” For another take on the benefits of retreats, see the research of Dr. Rowena Murray. She researches academic writing retreats using a social processes approach. She discusses the common purposes that writing retreats share in her book: Writing in Social Spaces: A Social Processes Approach to Academic Writing. She lists a number of essential purposes that writing retreats share, including increasing and improving outputs for research assessment or promotion. What to Look for In a Retreat A change of physical space. Make sure you are out of your usual environment, away from the usual distractions. Physical needs like food and housekeeping are met for you, or there is a plan in place to do so.  There is structure, but not too much structure. Three Levels of Retreats 1.  Professionally Run Retreats. The retreat I have coming up in July 2020 is a professionally run retreat. We provide lodging for a week, most meals, group activities, coaching, co-writing, goal setting, and one-on-one sessions. Retreats like this one give you all of the evidence-based positive outcomes discussed in the research linked above.  Cost: $4000-$4500 If you are struggling with the idea of spending this much money, look at it as the very real investment in your career that it is. If a writing retreat moves the needle on a book, or a grant project, or receiving tenure, the payoff received in terms of higher pay over the course of your career offsets the investment pretty darn quickly! Don’t forget to petition your institution to help with the cost of a retreat under professional development umbrellas.  “Making investment into writing will have the biggest payoff in terms of our career.”   2.  Low Cost DIY Retreats. If a professionally run retreat isn’t going to work for you, consider creating a retreat experience for yourself. Be sure it still has all the essential elements to look for in a retreat. Change in physical space: rent an Air BnB or a hotel for a few days. Physical needs met ahead of time: be sure to have a plan for meals ahead of time. Create a little bit of structure for yourself: an example would be to write, then walk, then eat. Repeating this cycle throughout your day gives a little structure, but not too much.   3.  No (or very little) Cost DIY Retreats. If you truly can’t get away, consider a working-hours-only retreat. Even in this pared down version, be sure to still include your 3 essential elements. Change of space: reserve a room in your public library or another department of your institution; go to a hotel lobby or a coffee shop where you are unlikely to know anyone. Be sure to have a plan for meals. Give yourself some structure or a plan for your day. I hope you’ll come away from this episode with a lot to think about, and some good ideas for how to include some kind of writing retreat in your writing goals this year. Read on for more information about our upcoming retreat.   Puerto Rico July 2020 Retreat If you’ve decided that the lasting benefits to your writing practice and the payoff for your career are worth investing in a professionally run retreat, consider joining me in Puerto Rico this summer! The retreat price of $4000 includes 7 days, 6 nights in a boutique hotel in Old San Juan, steps from the beach, in a culturally rich and vibrant neighborhood. Group coaching, peer mentoring, co-writing and a one-on-one coaching session for each participant are part of your program. If this sounds like a good fit for you, be sure to click here to join before 2/15/20, when the price will rise to $4500. We have 6 spaces left as of the recording of this podcast. Keep in mind that this will be our last “stand-alone” retreat… future retreats will be included in the membership for my Amplify program.  Get in on future retreats by joining Amplify, my program that helps academic women go up for tenure with confidence. Click here for more information and to apply.   Connect with me: Website Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was first published at cathymazak.com/episode20.

Need a gift for the academic woman in your life, or ideas for what to put on your own wish list?  In this episode of The Academic Woman Amplified, I’m sharing 5 of the books you should gift yourself or someone else to make this the best year yet for your professional life.    The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy by Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber   The authors of The Slow Professor explain how academia is wrapped up in ‘fast capitalism’ and what that means. They point out patterns that show why we are being asked to do more and more with less and less time and how it leads to overwork and overwhelm. They give us ways to push back against these ideas and expectations, and point out the universal nature of these issues.  I especially love the introduction and first chapter, so if you read nothing else (although it’s a short read, you can do it!), be sure to read those.   Click here for a copy of The Slow Professor. Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff   The big idea in this book is that we go about goal-setting in the wrong way, and therefore start a lot of things we have trouble finishing. The author talks about how to change this pattern, and finish the projects that are important to us. It’s funny, accessible, and full of practical wisdom. He gives concrete ideas for creating processes to set yourself up for success. Two of the methods are cutting our goals in half, and giving ourselves double the time to do them (sound familiar? He talks about a lot of the same things I do!). It’s not your average productivity book. It’s engaging and fun, and it’s a whole new way to view goals and goal-setting.   Get a copy of Finish here. Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr   This is an excellent book for women in academia, and any woman who is trying to make an impact and have her voice heard. The author connects feminist history and conditioning to our current experiences as women creators and leaders. She shows us why we may have fear around “playing big”, explains the different types of fear, and ideas for how to deal with our inner critics.  She also makes an argument for why we should disconnect from both criticism and praise as we present our work and ideas to the world. (Hint: they both tell more about the person giving the feedback then they do about your work.)   Get a copy of Playing Big here.   Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport   The author explains the difference between “deep work” and “shallow work” and why it’s important to stay in deep work as much as possible. Deep work as an academic would be writing and other creative, idea rich work. Shallow work is things like email, scheduling, and other maintenance tasks. Newport talks about the importance of boundary setting, and how to protect your deep work time. He also gives advice for how to accomplish more deep work.    “When we get lost in the shallows...our energy is not going to the most useful place.”    Get a copy of Deep Work here.   The Positioning and Making of Female Professors: Pushing Career Advancement Open (Palgrave Studies in Gender and Education) edited by Rowena Murray and Denise Mifsud   This book is a collection of chapters written by women in academia, including yours truly! The journeys and theories of success in academia are told in narrative form by each woman.  My chapter is “Baby’s Taught Me How to do Academia: Crafting a Career in an Institution That Was Not Built for Mothers”. I tell the story of my career through the births of each of my 3 children, framed through a feminist and motherhood lens.  Get a copy of The Positioning and Making of Female Professors: Pushing Career Advancement Open here. This episode marks the end of my first podcasting “semester” of 15 episodes to match the 15 week semester model. I will be back after a break with a spring semester of 15 more episodes, and a summer session after that.    I wish you a Happy New Year filled with growth and purpose. If you are making writing and professional development a priority in the coming year, be sure to check out https://www.cathymazak.com/ for all kind of resources and programs for pre-tenure and tenured academic women. Connect with me: Website Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was first published at cathymazak.com/episode15.

Hosts Vanessa Toholka, Rowena Murray and Paul Callaghan chat to Cassandra Seery, exploring how parents posting images and information about their children online could be infringing on their human rights.

A packed show recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival 2019, with … Eric Motley on his journey from Alabama to the White House via Scotland in 'Madison Park: A Place of Hope' (Starts at 1.34) Susan Calman on her #calmanifesto of kindness, 'Sunny Side Up' (10.00) Federico Varese on 'Mafia Life' (16.00) Vivian French on writing, illustration and the Boswell Children's Festival (19.18) Ben MacIntyre on 'The Spy and the Traitor' (23.00) Kate Williams on sightloss in Tudor times and 'Rival Queens' (31.36) Rowena Murray on writer George Mackay Brown and composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, both of whom inspired by Orkney (35.55) Chris Brookmyre and Mark Billingham on crime writing and playing Glastonbury (42.27) And a return to Eric Motley for the Books of his Life (52.00) Presented by Robert Kirkwood - Red Szell will be back next week.

See http://www.changingacademiclife.com/blog/ 2018/7/11/rowena-murray for a time-stamped overview of the conversation and related links.

Vanessa, James and Jo in the studio this week to discuss all the recent news in technology, startups, computing and gaming. Our first guest is author Eileen Ormsby, speaking about her latest book The Darkest WebWe then speak with Rowena Murray, board member for VIC ICT for women, about The Click List. The Click List is a list of highly qualified and engaging female speakers available as a free resource to all event organisers.

This week on Between the Sheets with Lora Somoza: It's Sex Stats From Around the World! Who's the most satisfied? Who's the kinkiest? Where to we "size up?" PLUS: Why vegetables make the worst sex toys. Power Panel: AVN's award winning Flash Brown, sex educator Anne Hodder and author Rowena Murray.

This week on Between the Sheets with Lora Somoza: It's Sex: The FLORIDA and FOXES Edition! We've got more weird news from The Sunshine State because DUH and Rowena Murray, author of "For Foxes' Sake: Everything a Fox Needs to Know About Sex." Floridian weird news experts David Avallone and Lang Parker join in on the fun.