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Host Jenny sits down with Mikki Collins, a former higher ed social media manager at the University of Chichester, who shares her transformative journey in leveraging social media as a key recruitment tool. From developing student influencer programs to driving engagement on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Mikki provides actionable insights into creating authentic connections and making the most of limited resources. Listen in as they discuss how higher ed social media professionals can shift their mindset from communications to strategic marketing.Key TakeawaysStudent Influencers are Gold: Current students and graduates are often the most effective voices for reaching prospective students.Adapt to Platform Dynamics: TikTok has evolved from a discovery platform to a search engine—use it strategically at different stages of the recruitment funnel.Targeted Content Wins: Tailor content to different stages of the recruitment funnel, from generating awareness to nurturing conversions.Leverage Social Listening: Search university nicknames and hashtags to uncover organic student-created content and trends.Metrics with Intent: Align success metrics (e.g., reach, engagement) with the goals for each recruitment funnel stage.Sustainable Social Media Practices: To avoid burnout, delete work-related social media apps during breaks and maintain healthy work-life boundaries.How Mikki Got Started in Higher Ed Social Media Mikki Collins began her career in higher education through a unique route, starting as a Student Union officer and later transitioning to a digital content role. She quickly gravitated toward social media as a tool to engage students, working with limited resources to grow the University of Chichester's online presence. Mikki's small team transformed from social media novices into UK leaders in higher ed social media by experimenting with tactics that resonated with their target audiences.Using Students as Influencers Mikki was an early adopter of the "students as influencers" concept. Realizing that prospective students wanted to hear from their peers, she used Instagram's Q&A feature and hashtags to discover students who were already creating authentic, high-engagement content about the university. This strategy uncovered micro and macro influencers—like one student with 300,000 followers—who were eager to collaborate. By partnering with these students, Mikki's team amplified the university's reach and authenticity, fostering trust among prospective students.TikTok as a Recruitment Tool TikTok played a pivotal role in Mikki's strategy. Starting the university's account in 2019, her team grew it from an underutilized platform to the most-followed account within a year. By creating playful, tongue-in-cheek content, they broke through the noise and raised awareness of the university—even in its local community.Mikki shared how TikTok evolved from a discovery platform to a search engine. Early in the recruitment cycle, her team worked with student influencers who had large followings to generate awareness. As TikTok shifted to a search-first platform, they partnered with students who had smaller audiences to create content that addressed specific prospective student concerns, such as accommodations and campus life.Building a Social Media Funnel One of the episode's standout moments was Mikki's explanation of the recruitment funnel and how social media fits into it. She described creating content tailored to each stage:Awareness Stage: Share general information about the university, location, and events to attract prospective students. Success metrics here include reach and impressions.Conversion Stage: Focus on personalized content, such as Q&A sessions and campus tours, to address specific concerns and keep prospective students engaged. Metrics for this stage include comments, direct messages, and content shares.Mikki also emphasized the importance of social listening—using hashtags and search terms like university nicknames—to understand what content students are already creating and searching for. By consistently revisiting these insights each year, institutions can adapt their strategies to evolving student needs.Sustaining Work-Life Balance as a Social Media Manager Mikki ended the conversation with an important confession: she deleted LinkedIn from her phone over the holidays and hasn't reinstalled it since. As a social media professional, she understands the risks of burnout and advocates for intentional breaks from work-related platforms. Her advice: don't be afraid to temporarily delete social apps or establish boundaries to maintain a healthy balance.Guest Name: Mikki Collins, Content and Experience Designer, Pickle Jar CommunicationsGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Mikki Collins is the Content and Experience Designer at Pickle Jar Communications and has a strong social media background in the Higher Education sector and proven award-winning experience for digital content campaigns and projects she has produced.She previously worked for the University of Chichester as their Digital Content Producer for 5.5 years. In that time, Chichester achieved the number 1 ranked UK University on TikTok in 2022 and 2023, and the Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in content at the ContentEd awards for the final series of the University's podcast all about minority groups. She has presented at different national and international education conferences for her TikTok framework, award-winning podcast series and turning digital student ambassadors into influencers organised by groups such as UUK, UniBuddy and Times Higher Education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Alison Raby who is Senior Lecturer in Business Communication/College Senior Tutor/Programme Leader at the University of Lincoln. I reached out to Alison after reading her article about international students and how best to support them when they first arrive in the UK. Why do we want international students to assimilate and to fit in? How do we ensure international students thrive and flourish in our UK Universities? We cover so much in this episode and if you are interested in the internationalisation of universities, I think this episode is for you.

 The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, but there is a growing crisis happening at British universities  In this episode, we'll explain what this crisis is, why British universities are in this unusual position, and learn about the key challenges facing the British university sector.  UK university funding crisis explained Role of tuition fees in university income Impact of Brexit on EU student numbers Importance of international students in university finances Risks of relying on limited countries for students Universities running at a financial deficit Impact of financial strain on less prestigious universities Debate on course offerings based on economic value Long-term sustainability of the UK university system Role of universities in the 21st century education debate Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-university-crisis ---You might like:

Mainstream media portrays FEMA as victim, in danger from furious hurricane survivors but never asks WHY the REAL victims are so angry.  Here's one man's experience that shows why and shows that FEMA and MSM are lyingLala exposed and humiliated on FOX in Bret Baier interviewTrump's evolution from Democrat candidate to Reform candidate to Republican(2:00) FEMA: Villain or Victim? Media says victim, survivors say villainAnother establishment media story that doesn't hold together portrays survivors as vigilante villainsThis man, who lost his own, offered to help with his business.  FEMA is hiding supplies there to be thrown away and now EVICTING him from his business!WHY is FEMA confiscating volunteer aid and destroying it?FEMA is part of the bipartisan UNIPARTY leviathan state, corrupt for decades(28:08) The Evolution of TrumpIn 1999 Trump ran as a Hillary DEMOCRAT on universal healthcare and wealth confiscation from the upper 1%, proposing the largest tax increase in history.  He wanted Oprah as his VPAfter a couple of months he moves to REFORM party and then drops outMusk throws in for Trump with $75MWhy did Dinesh D'Souza go to jail for $25,000 contribution but Musk can contribute $75,000,000?In 1999 Trump was all about eliminating the deficit.  Now he's offering one-off favors from the tax code, the latest being tax-deductible auto loans.  Who does THAT benefit the most?  Are we already seeing Musk's "investment" bearing fruit?(57:17) Follow the Campaign MoneyHow much did Biden get from BigPharma?  How did Trump get?Who has more billionaire donors — Trump or Lala?How much did Hillary raise in 2016?  How much of it did she spend?  What about Trump?(1:00:20) Trump promises to end sanctuary cities for illegalsHOW does he propose to do it?How do the leftists run sanctuary cities in Texas?What about Tx vs Feds on the border — Operation Lonestar — currently in the courts?How much did Biden get from BigPharma?  How did Trump get?What's more important, even on the border issue: federal or state & local elections?(1:06:20) WATCH: Lala Harris' first REAL interview — she CAN'T HANDLE HARDBALLIs she with Biden or "turning the page"?Does she know even how many their stand down at the border has let in? Does she care?Did she lie about Biden's mental capacity?  Is she STILL lying?A panicked Lala campaign team called halt to the interview(1:20:41) First UK conviction ever for "thought crime" — against a ChristianYou won't believe how much the government spent to convict someone over praying silentlyNo jail, yet, but over $11,000 penalty(1:29:22) UK University puts "trigger warning" on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales because it talks about the "Christian faith".  That's how offensive Christ  is to the "academics" (1:34:02) INTERVIEW All Time High Global Debt (and Gold) Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.goldGold hits ATH (All Time High) this morning and again during interviewRemember a few months ago when those bullish on gold were predicting $2,700 by Jan 2025?  Today is a couple dollars shy of thatGlobal debt is soaring to ATH (All Time High)Expectation of war, inflation, and unrest at ATHWhen will silver explode?(2:02:19) Listener correspondence (2:04:12) Democrats don't want to talk about LATE term abortions — and neither do GOP!How many states allow full term abortions?  How many viable babies were murdered last year?You've heard about polls supporting abortion?  Do you know how PUSH POLLS work?  Look at the radically different answers based on how the poll is wordedWalz's prohibition of Christian counseling or conversion for children — unless you're converting them to the idea they're in the wrong body and need to be mutilatedTrannies in the military getting operations are also getting cancer(2:17:31) Lala the Vicious, False Prosecutor as DA & State Attorney GeneralMan falsely convicted by Lala (who got $13 MILLION in compensation) wants an apologyWhy doesn't the GOP use her persecution of abortion for baby parts whistleblower against both her and abortion?Eric Adams, scandal-ridden Mayor of NYC, is attacked by public NOT for corruption, but for NOT taking sides with Mets vs Yankees.  A metaphor for the tribalism we see in Presidential electionInauguration construction has already started — 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE — for the inauguration since they expect troubleMAGA media, incorporated is already stoking their audience for another Jan6 if Trump doesn't win(2:29:43) EV's are underwater — financially that isThe value of used EVs has dropped so quickly that owners are underwater on their loans by an ASTOUNDING average amountFRAUD that the federal government doesn't care about — remember what they did with VW over "emissions" fraud?  EV range is only HALF, on average, what is advertisedChina is deliberating flooding the market off lithium batteries to drive competitors out.  So why is the Pentagon pushing to expand the NC lithium mine?  Hint: it's NOT for battery powered tanks(2:40:49) Listener live comments (2:52:18) Netflix and Joel Osteen are doing a Christmas Nativity movie.  "The Great Hannibal Lecter" will be playing HerodIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Mainstream media portrays FEMA as victim, in danger from furious hurricane survivors but never asks WHY the REAL victims are so angry.  Here's one man's experience that shows why and shows that FEMA and MSM are lyingLala exposed and humiliated on FOX in Bret Baier interviewTrump's evolution from Democrat candidate to Reform candidate to Republican(2:00) FEMA: Villain or Victim? Media says victim, survivors say villainAnother establishment media story that doesn't hold together portrays survivors as vigilante villainsThis man, who lost his own, offered to help with his business.  FEMA is hiding supplies there to be thrown away and now EVICTING him from his business!WHY is FEMA confiscating volunteer aid and destroying it?FEMA is part of the bipartisan UNIPARTY leviathan state, corrupt for decades(28:08) The Evolution of TrumpIn 1999 Trump ran as a Hillary DEMOCRAT on universal healthcare and wealth confiscation from the upper 1%, proposing the largest tax increase in history.  He wanted Oprah as his VPAfter a couple of months he moves to REFORM party and then drops outMusk throws in for Trump with $75MWhy did Dinesh D'Souza go to jail for $25,000 contribution but Musk can contribute $75,000,000?In 1999 Trump was all about eliminating the deficit.  Now he's offering one-off favors from the tax code, the latest being tax-deductible auto loans.  Who does THAT benefit the most?  Are we already seeing Musk's "investment" bearing fruit?(57:17) Follow the Campaign MoneyHow much did Biden get from BigPharma?  How did Trump get?Who has more billionaire donors — Trump or Lala?How much did Hillary raise in 2016?  How much of it did she spend?  What about Trump?(1:00:20) Trump promises to end sanctuary cities for illegalsHOW does he propose to do it?How do the leftists run sanctuary cities in Texas?What about Tx vs Feds on the border — Operation Lonestar — currently in the courts?How much did Biden get from BigPharma?  How did Trump get?What's more important, even on the border issue: federal or state & local elections?(1:06:20) WATCH: Lala Harris' first REAL interview — she CAN'T HANDLE HARDBALLIs she with Biden or "turning the page"?Does she know even how many their stand down at the border has let in? Does she care?Did she lie about Biden's mental capacity?  Is she STILL lying?A panicked Lala campaign team called halt to the interview(1:20:41) First UK conviction ever for "thought crime" — against a ChristianYou won't believe how much the government spent to convict someone over praying silentlyNo jail, yet, but over $11,000 penalty(1:29:22) UK University puts "trigger warning" on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales because it talks about the "Christian faith".  That's how offensive Christ  is to the "academics" (1:34:02) INTERVIEW All Time High Global Debt (and Gold) Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.goldGold hits ATH (All Time High) this morning and again during interviewRemember a few months ago when those bullish on gold were predicting $2,700 by Jan 2025?  Today is a couple dollars shy of thatGlobal debt is soaring to ATH (All Time High)Expectation of war, inflation, and unrest at ATHWhen will silver explode?(2:02:19) Listener correspondence (2:04:12) Democrats don't want to talk about LATE term abortions — and neither do GOP!How many states allow full term abortions?  How many viable babies were murdered last year?You've heard about polls supporting abortion?  Do you know how PUSH POLLS work?  Look at the radically different answers based on how the poll is wordedWalz's prohibition of Christian counseling or conversion for children — unless you're converting them to the idea they're in the wrong body and need to be mutilatedTrannies in the military getting operations are also getting cancer(2:17:31) Lala the Vicious, False Prosecutor as DA & State Attorney GeneralMan falsely convicted by Lala (who got $13 MILLION in compensation) wants an apologyWhy doesn't the GOP use her persecution of abortion for baby parts whistleblower against both her and abortion?Eric Adams, scandal-ridden Mayor of NYC, is attacked by public NOT for corruption, but for NOT taking sides with Mets vs Yankees.  A metaphor for the tribalism we see in Presidential electionInauguration construction has already started — 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE — for the inauguration since they expect troubleMAGA media, incorporated is already stoking their audience for another Jan6 if Trump doesn't win(2:29:43) EV's are underwater — financially that isThe value of used EVs has dropped so quickly that owners are underwater on their loans by an ASTOUNDING average amountFRAUD that the federal government doesn't care about — remember what they did with VW over "emissions" fraud?  EV range is only HALF, on average, what is advertisedChina is deliberating flooding the market off lithium batteries to drive competitors out.  So why is the Pentagon pushing to expand the NC lithium mine?  Hint: it's NOT for battery powered tanks(2:40:49) Listener live comments (2:52:18) Netflix and Joel Osteen are doing a Christmas Nativity movie.  "The Great Hannibal Lecter" will be playing HerodIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) The European Central Bank doesn't yet have sufficient evidence that inflation threats have passed, President Christine Lagarde said — feeding expectations that officials will take a break from cutting interest rates this month.(2) French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the left-wing New Popular Front are weighing whether to pull candidates from the second round of the legislative election on Sunday to keep the ascendant far right out of power.(3) Tuition caps and rising inflation have forced schools to slash costs and recruit more lucrative international students. That strategy is now colliding with limits on immigration.(4) The Democratic National Committee is considering formally nominating Joe Biden as early as mid-July to ensure that the president is on November ballots, while helping to stamp out intra-party chatter of replacing him after last week's poor debate performance.(5) The criminal trial over Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election could be delayed for a year or more after the US Supreme Court ruled Monday that presidents have some immunity for their “official” acts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Education feature we talk about STADIO's partnership with UK University to provide solutions to South Africa's crime challenges. South African higher education provider Stadio has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The partnership will see the two entities collaborating in the development of academic programmes, as well as joint research activities, funding applications and exchange opportunities for faculty and students. To tell us more about this initiative we are joined by Jeanette Smit, Head of STADIO's School for Policing & Law Enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the current financial crisis facing UK universities and ask what can be done about it.Guests:Branwen Jeffreys, BBC Education Editor Nick Hillman, Director of The Higher Education Policy Institute Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford and member of the Migration Advisory Committee Alan Manning, Professor of Economics at the London School of EconomicsProduction team: Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight, Miriam Quayyum and Ben Carter Editors: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Sound engineers: Neil Churchill

YOUR AUNTIES COULD NEVER PODCAST - EP 192 Tiffany Haddish Vs Meghan & Harry Vs Piers Morgan4 Grown Black Women take on the news, culture and solve some juicy dilemmas. In this episode AKUA, FARRAH, NANA & SADE discussNEWS & NONSENSE - RISHI SUNAK vs UK UNIVERSITIES, #BLOCKOUT2024 & the Met Gala and MARY J BLIGE's GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI limited-edition MARY BOOT ... ENEMY OF PROGRESS - Meghan and Harry, Tiffany Haddish, Dr Phil, #blackwifeeffect and Piers MorganWELCOME TO THE FAMILY - BAFTA TV winners, Pappy Orion, Emmanuel Wallace AKA Big Manny and Sistah SpaceAUNTIES KNOW BEST - Some wild dilemmas get discussed including a woman upset about her man's pet name for his mum!!!! WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK - Sign up to our YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP for just £1.99 per month Send us a BIRTHDAY GIFT - we're 4 years old

In this podcast episode, James talks Professor Abhishek Saha about the state of academic freedom and free speech in UK universities. They discuss the newly passed Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act, its key provisions, and its potential impact on protecting the right of academics and students to express diverse viewpoints without fear of censorship or repercussions.

New audio recordings are presented during the Trump hush money trial, while a new witness takes the stand. Encampments are popping up in UK universities as students across the world stand with Palestine. A former boat captain could face up to 10 years in prison, we tell you why. The CEO of an American oil producer is under federal regulator's microscope after he allegedly conspired to inflate prices. And tax the rich? The IRS is increasing audits for America's wealthiest people.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Harris a national treasure with his little Green Duck Orville stole the hearts of millions in the 1980's throughout his television and pantomime career. Sell out Summer Seasons and Panto's saw Keith smash box office records and earn himself a brand new generation of fans after creating the 'Duck Off' show for UK Universities and nightclubs.He was a master of entertaining and I am giving back by paying tribute as he gave me so much including his time.Enjoy clips, interviews and tribute messages from many on Eyes and Teeth - Keith Harris.

Is going to university still worth it? The head of UK Universities has warned a funding crisis could see fees rise. Frank talked to Dr Fionola Meredith and Richard Kirk from Workplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to its Website, Project Doorway research is part of an on going study in regards to reported incidents of UAP and their possible association with geological locations, geophysical anomalies, and paranormal attributes.Mera has spent more than 30 years actively investigating, researching and analyzing numerous subjects of phenomena that include, earth mysteries, parapsychological studies, the paranormal, cryptids, ancient sites and Unexplained Atmospheric Phenomena such as UFOs.In 1998 Steve completed the BSY Parapsychology Course and in later years sat a Paranormal Investigation Course and Forensic Parapsychology Course with the Unifaculty of London Institute of Forensic Parapsychology. Stephen has assisted, presented and hosted of over 100 TV Shows and is a regular featured guest on international radio. Steve is an international lecturer and freelance journalist for a number of magazines and newspapers and has had several publications of his own including the A-Z of the Paranormal, Strange Happenings, Paranormal Reality, The Investigators Guide To The Paranormal, The Rochdale Poltergeist and The House of Fire and Whispers - (co-authored with horror novelist Jenny Ashford).In 1999 Steve constructed and launched SEP: (The Scientific Establishment of Parapsychology) situated in Manchester UK along with UPIA: (Unknown Phenomena Investigation Association) based in Chershire, UK. He is also the director and owner of Phenomena Magazine LTD, the world most recognized e-Zine of its kind. He continues to run the long standing organization MAPIT (established in 1974). Steve went on to complete his Psychology Degree in Behavioural Sciences in 2003.He continues to assist UK Universities in regards information and filming opportunities and is currently a consultant for PSI Applications in the U.S.He is the executive producer of the 'Erich Von Daniken Legacy Night' BAFTA theatre London UK, and the 'Chronological History of Ufology' TV Series, hosted by historian and author Richard Dolan. Steve is an Honorary Advisor and Partner of Zohar Entertainment Group and host of Phenomena Project. In 2018 Steve became the director of Zohar Global Group and Onstellar Social Media Platform and the following year became the director of Awakenings Conscious Life Expo, UK. Steve continues to conduct investigation and research into numerous subject related phenomena around the world under the heading of 'Project Doorway' with his colleague and fellow researcher Barry Fitzgerald from the long running TV show, 'Ghosthunter's International'Websites zoharmanagement.com phenomenamagazine.co.uk stevemera.comBooks The A-Z of the Unknown The Paranormal Investigators Handbook Strange Happenings Paranormal Insight

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking BUCS Long Course 2024, and we are joined by stand out University of Swansea swimmer Lewis Fraser. We talk through the stand-out swims of the biggest UK University meet, from guest swimmers like James Guy and Max Litchfield to notable swims leading into British trials by Honey Osrin, Angharad Evans and Ollie Morgan. Lewis Fraser also discusses how competing as a team can take the pressure off, his 100m Fly BUCS record and why he trains a 200m IM program for the 100m Butterfly. AP Race London International - ⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson interview UK University of Warwick Prof. Benjamin Smith. Prof. Benjamin Smith, author of The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade provides insights into various aspects of the Mexican drug […]

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson interview UK University of Warwick Prof. Benjamin Smith. Prof. Benjamin Smith, author of The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade provides insights into various aspects of the Mexican drug trade, including its historical context and the... Source

This week on The Learning Curve, guest co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson interview UK University of Warwick Prof. Benjamin Smith. Prof. Benjamin Smith, author of The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade provides insights into various aspects of the Mexican drug trade, including its historical context and the evolution of illicit drug products over time. He discusses key cartels and their methods, the impact of the drug trade on Mexico's murder rates, the immense financial scale of the trade, its effect on Mexico and the U.S., and the challenges law enforcement face in combating it. Smith explores the relationship among Mexican cartels, other foreign countries, and the illicit drug market in the U.S. He closes with a reading from his book, The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade.

African students are always treated with some form of dismay abroad. Even though they pay through their fees outrageous school fees. they are still treated in hostile ways and blamed for immigration challenges. Now, UK universities risk a deficit following tighter immigration laws that will affect Black students. Ondiro Oganga reports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

Jake Watson is the writer of thedataplatform.substack.com⁠ and Principal Data Engineer at The Oakland Group. MLOps podcast #207 with Jake Watson, Principal Data Engineer at The Oakland Group, How Data Platforms Affect ML & AI. // Abstract I've always told my clients and colleagues that traditional rule-based software is difficult, but software containing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML)* is even more difficult, sometimes impossible. Why is this the case? Well, software is difficult because it's like flying a plane while building it at the same time, but because AI and ML make rules on the fly based on various factors like training data, it's like trying to build a plane in flight, but some parts of the plane will be designed by a machine, and you have little idea what that is going to look like till the machine finishes. This double goes for more cutting-edge AI models like GPT, where only the creators of the software have a vague idea of what it will output. This makes software with AI / ML more of a scientific experiment than engineering, which is going to make your project manager lose their mind when you have little idea how long a task is going to take. But what will make everyone's lives easier is having solid data foundations to work from. Learn to walk before running. // Bio Jake has been working in data as an Analyst, Engineer, and/or Architect for over 10 years. Started as an analyst in the UK National Health Service converting spreadsheets to databases tracking surgical instruments. Then continued as an analyst at a consultancy (Capita) reporting on employee engagement in the NHS and dozens of UK Universities. There Jake moved reporting from Excel and Access to SQL Server, Python with frontend websites in d3.js. At Oakland Group, a data consultancy, Jake worked as a Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer, Tech Lead, and Architect depending on the project for dozens of clients both big and small (mostly big). Jake has also developed and productionised ML solutions as well in the NLP and classification space. Jake has experience in building Data Platforms in Azure, AWS, and GCP (though mostly in Azure and AWS) using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps/DataOps/MLOps. In the last year, Jake has been writing articles and newsletters for my blog, including a guide on how to build a data platform: https://thedataplatform.substack.com/p/how-to-build-a-data-platform // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Website: https://thedataplatform.substack.com/ How Data Platform Foundations Impact AI and ML Applications blog: https://thedataplatform.substack.com/p/issue-29-how-data-platform-foundations AI in Production Conference: https://home.mlops.community/public/events/ai-in-production-2024-02-15 How to Build a Data Platform blog: https://thedataplatform.substack.com/p/how-to-build-a-data-platform --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-watson-data/ Timestamps: [00:00] Jake's preferred coffee [00:26] AI in Production Conference teaser [02:38] Takeaways [04:00] Please like, share, and subscribe to our MLOps channels! [04:17] Data Engineer's Crucial Role [05:44] Jake's background [06:44] Data Platform Foundations blog [10:34] Data mesh organizational side of things [17:58] Importance of data modeling [20:13] Dealing with the sprawl [22:03] Data quality [23:59] Data hierarchy on building a platform [29:34] ML Platform Team Structure [31:47] Don't reinvent the wheel [34:04] Data pipelines synergy [37:31] Wrap up

The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion in content creation look like? To Mikki Collins, it was this: real, unfiltered stories told by more than one student in a format that could both go deep and was built to last. So, she built a podcast for the University of Chichester centered around authenticity and honesty. In the third series of the podcast, she wanted to feature true stories from her campus' minority and underrepresented groups, even when the stories weren't all positive. As a result, the university reached almost 10 times its student population on social, doubled the engagement from non-followers, and won a few awards, including the ContentEd Champion for DIversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in 2022 and the National Student Pride Inclusive University of the Year Award in 2023.Watch the Be You podcast series three episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEh&feature=sharedGuest Name: Mikki CollinsGuests Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-collins-36b631146/Guest Bio: Mikki is an award-winning Content and Experience Designer for Pickle Jar Communications. She previously worked for the University of Chichester for 5.5 years as a Digital Content Producer, leading digital content campaigns and the University's social media channels. During her tenure, she helped Chichester achieve the number 1 ranked UK University on TikTok in 2022 and 2023, and the Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the ContentEd Awards in 2022 for the University's podcast about minority groups.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dayana Kibildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dayanakibilds/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Higher Ed Pulse.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Dr. Jonathan Gosling is an Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Exeter University in the UK and a visiting scholar at other universities, including Bled, McGill, Monash, Renmin, and UWE. He has taught and researched leadership for over 30 years and is now an independent academic and consultant at Pelumbra.com. Current projects include with the Forward Institute promoting responsible leadership in government, NGOs, and business; supporting the front-line leadership of HIV and malaria control programs in southern Africa; running a series of ‘One Planet Leadership' RoundTables for experienced managers  - and a new initiative to do the same for full-time students. He hosts writing retreats and this year published the 2nd Edition of Exploring Leadership: Individual, Organisational and Societal Perspectives' (co-authored with Richard Bolden and Beverley Hawkins).He represented UK Universities at the Rio+20 UN Sustainability Summit. He contributed to the ‘greening' of management education, e.g., as co-author of the textbook Sustainable Business: A One Planet Approach and co-founder of One Planet Education Networks (OPEN). He worked as a community mediator for many years, co-founded Coachingourselves.com, and received the ILA's ‘Lifetime Achievement Award' in 2021. He is a keen sailor of fast catamarans and slow cruisers. Quotes From This Episode"We're coming to a point where the drivers of change are probably going to be stronger than the drivers for continuity."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: Hospicing Modernity by OliveiraBook: Principles for Dealing with a Changing World Order by DalioBook: The Coming Wave by SuleymanBook: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by HarariArticle: A Leader's Framework for Decision Making by Snowden and BooneAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 12-15, 2023.About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll UniversityBoler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each MBA track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler's tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Yes, after 76 days of silence, Nick and I are back to start a new season of My IELTS classroom!Today, we consider how much IELTS actually prepares you for university life in the UK. We will consider what skills you need to succeed in a degree course and how many are covered in the exam. More importantly, we'll think about what “gaps” a student might have in their academic skills even if they gave achieved a high-level score.Useful LinksDownload my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sgRate and review My IELTS ClassroomIf you are on Apple Podcasts, help us to help more people just like you by rating and reviewing our show. Reviews let other students - just like you - find our information-packed episodes and start their IELTS journey in the best possible way. Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingIELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/markingIELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speakingFree blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.comFree Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

The University of Oxford is currently *the* top higher learning institution in the world and two more British universities also make it into the top 10, according to World University Rankings.But new research has exposed how these prestigious places of learning, and many more across the UK, are under threat from money linked to global terrorism and crime!From student becoming money mules, to a ‘no-questions-asked' approach to cash payments on tuition fees and accommodation – students and universities are vulnerable to financial crime.In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Nicholas Ryder, Professor of Law at Cardiff University. They discuss the vulnerabilities exposed by this research, the impact on students and universities, and what needs to happen next.Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Engineers: Dominic Delargy, Paul Allen, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Grant Shapps has been appointed as Defence Secretary, and Claire Coutinho becomes Energy Secretary as Ben Wallace resigns. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham has the latest. Plus, as two million students prepare to return to university, we take a deep dive into the challenges facing the sector, from funding to strikes, with Vivienne Stern, CEO of Universities UK. Meanwhile, almost 150,000 students have signed up to legal action against universities over tuition during the pandemic. Ryan Dunleavy, partner at law firm Harcus Parker, explains what they're hoping to achieve. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: The Expat Pod: Kate Seabra Subtitle: Leaving Portugal for the UK University Experience Episode Number: 015 Release Date: 30/07/2023 Duration: [00:50:46] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, I am joined by the incredible Kate who is originally from Portugal but with a Kiwi father who moved to the UK to study and didn't look back. We talk about her time in Oxford, London and Kent, how she found making friends and the culture shock between both countries. Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Stoyan Boyukliyski Subtitle: Leaving Bulgaria for UK University Life Episode Number: 013 Release Date: 16/07/2023 Duration: [00:41:27] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the opportunities to study in Europe, Stoyan shares some advice for living in the UK, and understanding the differences between London and the rest of the country listen in for some great advice on how to follow in his footsteps. Connect with Us: Website: ⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠  Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Uchechuwkwu Okere can be described as a ‘bookie' who has turned his passion into a portfolio that now takes him worldwide. He is an environmental professional that enjoys what he does.As an environmental professional, his current roles include teaching subjects ranging from soil pollution, EIA, and EMS at a UK University. He also delivers certified professional development courses in waste management, Environmental Management, and Environmental Management Systems, among others.   In addition to the above, having received training in and acquired skills and experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, contaminated land assessment, and remediation, he consults for organizations wishing to improve their environmental performance by mitigating a specific environmental impact (e.g., Oil spill, waste generation, etc.), embarking on an environmental audit or installing, implementing or maintaining an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) as lead consultant at Aecogreen Int'l LTD.I am so delighted to have him on the show on this episode to share a bit of his story and passion.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

The United Kingdom are struggling to cobble up enough funds. And looks like the UK is really banking on Indian enrolments for tuition fees.  In other news, the recession is now coming for influencers. Brands are growing more picky about the creators they collaborate with. It appears that the rise of artificial intelligence is also having an impact on the content creator economy. Tune in to know more!  You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android, iOS or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://ivmpodcasts.com/. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts,  Amazon Prime Music.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good News: 100 universities in the UK have pledged to divest themselves from their investments in oil and gas, Link HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful and evocative poem about autumn. Good To Know: A brilliant bit of trivia about how much Parisians love their baguettes! Good News: The UK-based restaurant chain, Wagamama, is part […]

Simon Hombersley, CEO of Xampla, shares the story of how this Cambridge University spin-out has created the world's first plant protein material for commercial use, pioneering the replacement of the most polluting plastics with natural alternatives. Xampla's ambition is to become the leader in natural polymers, and it's been developing its natural polymer resin over the past 15 years. The polymer, which Xampla describes as a breakthrough material, performs just like synthetic polymers, but decomposes naturally and fully without harming the environment at the end of life. Xampla is the first UK University spin-out to be awarded B Corp status and is working with multi-national companies, including Britvic, Gousto and Croda on new technologies.

Are you starting university this year? (Or know someone who is?) You won't want to miss this episode! In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - I share "10 Tips for Starting University". The joke of it is, none of them actually relate to your academia / your degree because while you'll be taught in different ways and this can be worth addressing in future episodes - it is more the social element and the sense of belonging that will enhance your university experience in those early days. So, whether you are in the car on the way to uni, in your Students Union listening on your Airpods, in your room - on a treadmill... wherever you are - enjoy this episode and I hope it helps you as you embark on one of your most exciting life adventures. Got questions? As ever, we can chat further about this on any of these platforms:Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTokVia LinkedIn post about this podcast (or search for me "Gina Visram"Sign up for the mailing list E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics ... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. PS - Randomly, the audio changes between 13 minutes - but it is still clear and easy to hear. Apologies. The episode was still worth publishing though so I did! 

Dr Emma Katz, a leading expert in coercive control and its impact on children is interviewed by FiLiA Trustee Sally Jackson.A must for anyone working in the field or who cares about someone it has affected, Emma describes what coercive control is like for Mothers and their children and importantly how the Mother/child relationship affects its impact and their recovery. Dr Emma Katz is Senior Lecturer in Childhood & Youth at Liverpool Hope University and is the author of the much-anticipated monograph Coercive Control in Children's and Mothers' Lives (Oxford University Press, June 2022). She was a member of the Expert Advisory Panel for the HARM Network/Research England's Domestic Abuse Policy Guidance for UK Universities (2021 Her publications are internationally acclaimed, winning awards including the Wiley Prize for best paper published in Child Abuse Review 2015–18, and the Corinna Seith Prize judged by Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE). Coercive Control in Children's and Mothers' Lives is available to purchase from the FiLiA Book Shop.

In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Dr Nitu Bajekal to talk all about optimising women's health, and specifically, PCOS. There is a lot of misinformation, myths and conflicting ideas out there around women's health, and it isn't spoken about enough. I decided to bring on Dr Nitu to help inform both men and women alike on these topics.   Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women's health. Her special interests include Lifestyle Medicine, PCOS, Endometriosis, period problems, menopause, precancer, complex vulval problems and medical education. She is a keyhole surgeon with experience in laparoscopic procedures including robotics.    She is a Fellow of the Royal College and recipient of the Indian President's Gold medal. She is one of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. She has written the women's health module for the first UK University based plant based nutrition course.    Dr Bajekal is passionate about spreading health awareness, providing reliable medical and lifestyle information for the general public, doctors, workplaces and schools. She herself follows a vegan lifestyle and her family and she herself have benefited from this.    Dr Bajekal is the co-author of Living PCOS Free along with her daughter and nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal, available for order worldwide, which I've linked in the show notes below.     Time Stamps   00:15 - Dr. Bajekal's book ‘Living PCOS Free' is about regaining hormonal health 01:28 - What inspired the book? 02:43 - 1 in every 10 women have PCOS  03:47 - Symptoms of PCOS 04:17 - Testosterone is not a male hormone 04:50 - What is androgen excess? 06:22 - The book is a thorough scientific study of hormonal health  06:50 - 1 in 5 women in London aren't aware of where the vagina and cervix is housed 07:18 - PCOS is not a disease of the ovaries, it's an endocrine disorder 07:29 - Oxford study shows that even men have characteristics of PCOS  09:29 - PCOS explained in simple words 13:13 - The vicious cycle affecting women with PCOS  14:06 - Feed yourself words of love and self care 14:50 - First steps to take if you think you have PCOS  17:41 - Endometriosis takes 6.7 years to diagnose  20:18 - The 6 pillars of health 23:22 - The health benefits of soy 24:40 - Soy has amino acids are arranged just like the amino acids in egg white 24:54 - Phytoestrogen in soy has been highly misunderstood  25:56 - Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator Effect or SERM Effect 26:43 - Soy helps to reduce hot flushes during menopause 26:51 - Soy helps to mitigate cancer  27:42 - Soy isn't destroying rainforests 29:39 - If taken with at least a 2 hour window, soy doesn't affect thyroid medication 30:17 - Focus on health goals instead of weight loss goals 31:30 - The 6 lifestyle pillars 35:08 - The reason we have colour vision 37:06 - Western medication and wellness practices go hand in hand 40:24 - The best way to include oil in your diet 42:43 - How to manage heavy and painful periods 45:31 - Eat iron rich plant based foods 46:35 - Nobody loves your body better than you      Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:     Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!     I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us) and UK (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-gb) stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life How To Get In Shape With PCOS   Follow Dr. Nitu Bajekal:   Books - Living PCOS Free  Website Instagram   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

We've hit 10,000+ downloads! Thank you so much for continuing to support this podcast!With all the current uncertainty surrounding politics and safety in the United States, along with the high cost of tuition for international students, many families have been inquiring about university options outside of America. This week, Tyler takes a deep dive into the U.K. application process, its requirements, and suggests why this may be a great alternative for families and students who are looking to expand their choices.

Steve Mera has spent more than 30 years actively investigating, researching and analyzing numerous subjects of phenomena that include, earth mysteries, parapsychological studies, the paranormal, cryptids, ancient sites and Unexplained Atmospheric Phenomena such as UFOs.In 1998 Steve completed the BSY Parapsychology Course and in later years sat a Paranormal Investigation Course and Forensic Parapsychology Course with the Unifaculty of London Institute of Forensic Parapsychology. Stephen has assisted, presented and hosted of over 100 TV Shows and is a regular featured guest on international radio. Steve is an international lecturer and freelance journalist for a number of magazines and newspapers and has had several publications of his own including the A-Z of the Paranormal, Strange Happenings, Paranormal Reality, The Investigators Guide To The Paranormal, The Rochdale Poltergeist and The House of Fire and Whispers - (co-authored with horror novelist Jenny Ashford).In 1999 Steve constructed and launched SEP: (The Scientific Establishment of Parapsychology) situated in Manchester UK along with UPIA: (Unknown Phenomena Invesigation Association) based in Chershire, UK. He is also the director and owner of Phenomena Magazine LTD, the world most recognized e-Zine of its kind. He continues to run the long standing organization MAPIT (established in 1974). Steve went on to complete his Psychology Degree in Behavioural Sciences in 2003.He continues to assist UK Universities in regards information and filming opportunities and is currently a consultant for PSI Applications in the U.S.He is the executive producer of the 'Erich Von Daniken Legacy Night' BAFTA theatre London UK, and the 'Chronological History of Ufology' TV Series, hosted by historian and author Richard Dolan. Steve is an Honorary Advisor and Partner of Zohar Entertainment Group and host of Phenomena Project. In 2018 Steve became the director of Zohar Global Group and Onstellar Social Media Platform and the following year became the director of Awakenings Conscious Life Expo, UK. Steve continues to conduct investigation and research into numerous subject related phenomena around the world under the heading of 'Project Doorway' with his colleague and fellow researcher Barry Fitzgerald from the long running TV show, 'Ghosthunter's International'Websiteszoharmanagement.comphenomenamagazine.co.ukstevemera.comBooksThe A-Z of the UnknownThe Paranormal Investigators HandbookStrange HappeningsParanormal Insightzoharmanagement.com

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: UK University Admissions Support Programme for EAs, published by Hannah Rowberry on April 24, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. A post for: Young EAs looking to apply for undergraduate courses at top UK universities (e.g. Oxford & Cambridge) EAs in contact with high school students who they may wish to refer for UK admissions support (e.g. students who have engaged with EA through outreach programmes or their local EA group) I'm offering a free programme of 1:1 admissions support for EAs applying to top UK universities in the forthcoming admissions cycle. Goals of the programme To provide young EAs with support in preparing for UK university applications, particularly to the most elite and competitive universities such as Oxford & Cambridge. Rationale: by gaining admission to the most elite and high quality universities, EAs increase their chance of having impactful academic and career opportunities in the future. To guide & mentor young EAs in degree course/major choices to best suit their interests and abilities, and to facilitate their long term academic/career goals. Rationale: by choosing the most appropriate degree course, EAs will be better placed to facilitate their future plans and optimise their future impact. The Programme - Apply Here! The programme is free of charge. Successful applicants will receive remote 1:1 support, with regular sessions to support with application preparation, including: Choosing a degree course Strategic university choices (& Oxbridge college choices) Supercurricular development Preparing the UCAS personal statement (& SAQ for Cambridge) Preparing for admissions tests and interviews If the programme is oversubscribed with eligible applicants, support may also be offered via group sessions, webinars, resources, and correspondence. The programme is being run pro bono by Hannah Rowberry, a Cambridge graduate and former Oxford Admissions & Access Officer, now working as admissions consultant. Hannah developed her interests in EA through volunteering with SHIC, developing EA resources and programmes for schools. Eligibility and selection priorities You are eligible to apply for this programme if: You are applying to UK universities for undergraduate courses in the forthcoming admissions cycle (i.e. October 15th 2022 or January 25th 2023 deadlines) If you are applying in subsequent years, but would like guidance on your current preparations for university, please get in touch. You are interested in effective altruism, and would like to pursue this further within your studies and career You have a strong academic profile and would be able to make a competitive application to top UK universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge (e.g. you have mostly 7/8/9s at GCSE, and are predicted A/As in your A levels) Priorities in selection if oversubscribed: Students with a strong commitment and interest in effective altruism, with clear intention to pursue this within their studies and careers UK universities are your main (or equal) priority compared to other options globally Students with fewer sources of support elsewhere (e.g. your school does not have much expertise in UK/Oxbridge admissions) Students from backgrounds which are underrepresented in UK universities (minority ethnic background, first generation, low income household, disabled) Note that all eligible students are encouraged to apply, the above prioritisation will only be used if oversubscribed, to prioritise the programme for students who will most benefit from support. Application process Please make an application via the Application Form. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, however spaces are limited, so early application is recommended. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please feel free to get in touch or connect via LinkedIn.If you are...

Is modern medicine and/or culture the cause of period pains, PCOS, Endometriosis amongst other issues? Is there an answer to reducing menopause symptoms beyond using HRT that is incredibly effective?This week we speak to Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD, a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women's health. Her special interests include Lifestyle Medicine, PCOS, Endometriosis, period problems, menopause, pre-cancer, complex vulval problems and medical education.One of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. Dr Bajekal has written the women's health module for the first UK University based plant based nutrition course. An avid vegan herself, Dr Bajekal is passionate about spreading health awareness, providing reliable medical and lifestyle information for the general public, doctors, workplaces and schools. She is the co-author of Living PCOS Free along with her daughter and nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal, available for pre-order worldwide due for release on 28th April 2022. Dr Bajekal is a vehicle of knowledge, you will learn so much in this episode. We certainly did! Read more about Dr Bajekal's work and profile here: https://nitubajekal.comFollow her on Instagram @drnitubajekalProduced by Sean Cahill and Sara Fawsitt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sublation editor Ashley Frawley discusses a chapter out of her upcoming monograph on how the politics of mental health have subverted the politics of freedom. In this conversation, Doug and Ashley specifically discuss how UK Universities took up a new project. No longer so interested in knowledge and reason, today's universities aim to make their students sane...or do they?  GCAS Seminar with Chris Hedges and Boris Franklinhttps://gcascollege.ie/voice-seminar 

This week, we're joined by Katya Kowalski and Paul North from Volteface - the UK's leading drug policy think tank.We explore London's proposed drug diversion pilot scheme, along with the best practices for bringing about progressive drug policy reform in the UK.

In Episode 22 of True Believers, Andrew & chrs confront the true villain of the film: really sh*tty parents.Please vote in our Holiday Episodes polls ending every Friday!Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspNOTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNKMbxLcuachttps://screenrant.com/shazam-every-superhero-name/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UAC2qkcrDYIf you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198Music: “Christmas Spirit” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In episode twenty-one of True Believers (the first of their four holiday specials), Andrew & chrs tackle “Twas The Fight Before Christmas,” the story of how the world's cutest superheroes saved Christmas.Please vote in our Holiday Episodes polls ending every Friday!Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWsp NOTES: https://www.keane-eyes.com/about-margaret/Craig McCracken's wrestler character is called El Fuego It's actually called Whoopass Stew!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdJYvPEdunwThe Karen episode is 5x20, Girls Gone Mildhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X81AoBcVnaAhttps://powerpuffgirls.fandom.com/wiki/Gorillazhttps://e4-misfits.fandom.com/wiki/Brian#:~:text=Brian%2C%20also%20known%20as%20the,his%20door%20to%20collect%20milk.The Narrator is actually Tom Kenny, aka, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! I was wrong about not knowing, this is awesome!If you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198Music: “Merry Christmas” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In episode twenty of True Believers, Andrew & chrs are joined by special guest and treasured friend Rachel, and in true True Believers fashion, deliver the messiest possible tier ranking of animated superheroes.Please vote in our Holiday Episodes polls ending every Friday!Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspIf you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198Notes: Raimundo is already the dragon of the wind, and he actually becomes the Shoku Warrior - the leader of the Xiaolin Apprentices.W.I.T.C.H. is short for Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin. They are the guardians of the Kandrakar and the veil between worlds. Virgil Hawkins was a black  attorney who spent the last several decades of his life fighting to practice law in Florida after having been rejected the University of Florida School of Law because of his race.FUN FACT!!! Anansi the Spider, champion of Kwaku Anansi, posessor of the Golden Spider, illusionist, etc. is actually played by Carl Lumbly, who plays Isaiah Bradley in Captain America and The Winter Soldier! :)Andrew's Wheel of Horror episode came out soooooo long ago lmao he dumb Music: “Summer Calypstep” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In Episode Nineteen, Andrew and chrs watched The Long Halloween. That's the most polite thing to say about this.If you're sensitive to the topic of REPRODUCTIVE ABUSE, please check the notes for the time stamp.Please vote in our Holiday Episodes poll (dropping Friday!)!!Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspNOTES: Mention of REPRODUCTIVE ABUSE from 35:17 to 37:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBzNfDzejSATrypophobia is the fear of holes.Sofia Falcone actually does appear in the show Gotham, played by Crystal Reed.Actually, Roman Sionis and Bruce Wayne are probably about the same age. He's just a rich prick born into a disgusting amount of wealth who has a kink for hurting people.https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5PDfmF6NT/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-interviewhttps://gizmodo.com/bruce-wayne-is-a-goddamn-monster-1791881139Andrew is wrong as hell about Alfred - if you want to eat the rich, start with Pennyworth https://www.cbr.com/nightwing-alfred-pennyworth-billionaire/After Joker War (2020) Bruce is BROKE AF!!! Batman on a BUDGET!!! aka hide da money y'allhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/the-woman-ronald-reagan-calls-mommie-1.2562443If you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198Music: “Dank Halloween” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In episode eighteen of True Believers, chrs and Andrew watched Eternals and came here to spoil the crap out of it.Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspNOTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t21DFnu00DcThere was a list of everybody with mind control superpowers and almost everybody on the gosh darn list is a supervillain omg https://www.superherodb.com/mind-control/60-48/https://youtu.be/3Ih-q7D-wi8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUjTmTnnszkOkay, I can only find trailers for Stomp the Yard that were made after the movie was released (once everybody knew that he died), but I promise you that 80% of the advertising was “THIS IS CHRIS BROWN'S FIRST MOVIE AND IT'S A DANCE MOVIE :) “Kingo abandoned Sprite in Macedonia because he was tired of having to move every five or so years because she noticeably doesn't age"That's my great-grandfather, that's my grandfather, that's my father, and that's me. I'm part of a great Bollywood dynasty." -KingoApparently Makkari and Druig have that relationship in the film only because of the incredible chemistry between Lauren Ridloff and Barry Keoghan https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/OlympiaMahd Wy'ry is a condition in the comics stemming from retaining the memories of thousands of years, and, it also takes a couple of thousands of years to set inI couldn't find exactly where Kingo was, it just said that he was in IndiaHandsome Ben Stoss is played by Haaz SleimanWith the Uni-Mind, the Eternals can join their minds into one entity. Like, Captain Planet and a MegazordIkaris actually said "You won't succeed against me. And I will kill every one of you if I have to." and it was so hotIkaris is listed as deceased in the MCU wiki...for nowActually, Tiamut is the Dreaming Celestial and he rose in 616 in the Golden Gate Park in San FranciscoTiamut the Communicator is a Celestial who was imprisoned on Earth (for questioning the Fulcrum) during the Neil Gaiman run of the Eternals who delayed his own imminent destruction of the planet in order to judge humanity due to the Eternals' attempts to save them. Chloe Zhao confirmed that the voice at the end was Mahershala Ali as BladeWe are in Phase 4 of the MCUMatt Ryan is the John Constantine guyhttps://anchor.fm/jordanbluemanIf you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198Music: “Gladiatores et Circenses” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In Episode 17 of True Believers, Andrew & chrs read The United States of Captain America and explore one of the core tenets of American society - hating Nazis.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has mentions of sexual assault from from 37:53 until 41:30  if you would prefer to skip this material.Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspIf you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198NOTES:https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-incorporated-2010/batman-incorporated-vol-1-deluxe-editionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_RobinBlack Panther is actually the richest person in Marvel because of Vibranium. He's followed by Black Bolt, Tony Stark, Dr. Strange (?), and Namor the Submariner.https://newsone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2021/07/16253366025168.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=938&crop=0,0,100,1024pxMultiversity Issue 7, Mastermen, takes place on Earth-10. They Nazis.Joe Gomez's Kickapoo name is Chiitaska - Thunder That Jumps Across The Skyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmE5jrY083ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbVPcPL30xcSteve Rogers was born July 4, 1922, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was born in 1925. Not far apart in age in 616.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qxJ6bznkNIHatemonger was cosplaying Dark Magician as a Grand Wizard LMAOIssue 1 - Writer:Christopher Cantwell, Josh Trujillo Inker:Dale Eaglesham, Jan Bazaldua - Inactive Colorist:Matt Milla Letterer:Vc Joe Caramagna Editor:Alanna Smith Penciler:Dale Eaglesham, Jan Bazaldua Issue 2 - Writer:Mohale Mashigo, Christopher Cantwell Inker:Dale Eaglesham, Natacha Bustos Colorist:Matt Milla Letterer:Vc Joe Caramagna Penciler:Natacha Bustos, Dale Eaglesham Editor:Alanna SmithIssue 3 - Writer:Darcie Little Badger, Christopher Cantwell Inker:Roberto Poggi, Dale Eaglesham Colorist: Matt Milla Letterer: Vc Joe Caramagna Penciler: Dale Eaglesham, David Cutler Editor:Alanna SmithIssue 4 - Writer:Christopher Cantwell, Alyssa Wong Inker:Jodi Nishijima, Scott Hanna, Cam Smith Colorist:Matt Milla Letterer:Vc Joe Caramagna Penciler:Jodi Nishijima, Ron Lim Editor:Alanna SmithIssue 5 - Writer: Christopher Cantwell Inker: Dale Eaglesham Colorist: Matt Milla Letterer: Vc Joe Caramagna Editor: Alanna Smith Penciler: Dale EagleshamMusic: “Samovar Party” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In the sixteenth episode of True Believers, Andrew & chrs cover the history and some of the characters in The Eternals, created by Jack Kirby, as a quick guide for fans before the November 5th premiere of the eponymously titled movie.Follow us on Instagram @truebelieverspod, on Twitter @truebelieversp, on TikTok @truebelieverspod, and on Facebook @truebelieverspod (facebook.com/truebelieverspod) (should we be on LinkedIn? maybe we'll start a pinterest - idk)If you want to speak to us directly, feel free to DM us on social media or email us at 1truebelieverspod@gmail.com or - you can join our discord https://discord.gg/7sy8UaYWspIf you're interested in starting a podcast with buzzsprout, please use our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card if you upgrade to a paid plan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1793385If you're a UK University student and you're interested in unikitout - we have a code for that too. It's https://www.unikitout.com/?referal=73320497-43198NOTES:It's actually @ truebelieversp on twitter.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Characters_created_by_Jack_Kirbyhttps://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Phase_FourGalactus actually DOES physically appear in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer as a cloud.https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Celestials_(Race)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Babylon_(636)https://metro.co.uk/video/how-angelina-jolie-helped-deaf-actress-lauren-ridloff-set-eternals-2534243/I know that many people who are culturally Deaf do not consider themselves to be disabled due to their lack of ability to hear and I sincerely apologize if what I said was offensive or off putting.https://twitter.com/angiesfilm/status/1450466213545627648?s=20I actually remembered WHY the Kazakh girl and I were having that conversation - she wanted to join the Army as a Russian speaking translator to be naturalized as a citizen of the United States through military service.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Tm65i96TYThe X-Men and the Eternals team up was actually NOT pre-Bad Girls Club! The first episode of Bad Girls Club came out in December of 2006. Warren Worthington is a City Girl confirmed.Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo is actually a BOLLYWOOD star by day and Eternal by night, according to the marvelstudios instagram account three hours before I'm typing this. “Beast for Bush” is a reference to our eleventh episode - X 1-3 The Good, The Bad, and The Mutanity - which was requested by our longtime listener Eddie! Hello, Eddie!Pandora still won't verify us, but I'm trying to make today a good day. :)Music: “Quiescent in Time” by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com