Best Transdisciplinary Podcasts (2025)

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131: Green Capitalism in the Amazon with Maron Greenleaf 1:01:44

4h ago1:01:44

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Maron Greenleaf, assistant professor of anthropology at Dartmouth College. They discuss Maron’s recently published book, Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon, in which she examines a set of carbon offset programs in the Brazilian state of Acre. Unlike traditional forest commodities tha…

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Paris Vasilakopoulos - About the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) 14:27

1d ago14:27

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HIFMB's Transfer Office was attending the Knowledge Exchange Network for Marine Biodiversity Cluster Event at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission (EC). Here in Brussels, I interviewed participants of the event - one of them being Paris Vasilakopoulos - today's guest. Paris works at the EC, specifically the Joint …

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A Franklin Graduate: The Journey of Two Student Trailblazers 41:20

23d ago41:20

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In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host William Campbell speaks with graduating seniors Nikita Palicha and Anjana Rajesh, two outstanding members of the Franklin School community. Together, they reflect on their academic and personal journeys, the leadership roles they assumed, and how Franklin’s real-world learning environment and transdiscipl…

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Leadership, Autonomy, and the Future of Schools 44:12

1M ago44:12

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Leadership isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about shaping culture, inspiring teams, and adapting to what’s next. In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host Will Campbell is joined by Dr. Paul Teys, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience in school leadership. They unpack what makes independent schools unique, what high-performi…

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The Intelligence of Wool with Liz Mitchell MNZM 19:17

1M ago19:17

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In this episode, we host Liz Mitchell MNZM—an iconic New Zealand fashion designer and materials specialist—whose deep-rooted connection to wool has sparked a powerful exploration of its creative and regenerative potential. Liz speaks about the unique "intelligence" she feels within wool—the way it holds energy, interacts with other fibers, and carr…

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Ideas to Innovations: The Power of Youth-Driven Entrepreneurship 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Innovation is not just for experienced professionals—it starts with young minds willing to take risks and create meaningful change. In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host Will Campbell speaks with Mariella Satow, founder of SignUp Captions, and Jaymes Dec, Director of Innovation at Franklin School, about the power of youth-driven entrepreneurs…

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Make It Stick: Plasma as a Platform Technology for Better Biomolecule Binding with Culturon | #14 1:31:19

2M ago1:31:19

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Send us a text When Stuart Fraser looked at the tech his physicist colleague Marcella showed him – a two-nanometer carbon layer that could bind biomolecules with unprecedented strength – he immediately recognised its world-changing potential. 'If I didn't commercialise this, it would be a tremendous waste for society,' he recalls thinking. That mom…

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Social Science Matters 03 - Before You Go Anywhere! Practical Concerns and the Matter of Ethics 26:19

3M ago26:19

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Episode overview This episode covers the essentials of social science research in terms of practical concerns and ethical considerations. It firstly spends some time, thinking about time! How researchers can plan projects within specific timeframes, budgetary constraints, possible travel restrictions, and how to also think on vital matters of risk,…

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Wandel verhandeln #9: SoLawi: Dein Gemüse, Deine Gemeinschaft, Deine Verantwortung 39:22

3M ago39:22

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In dieser Folge von „Wandel verhandeln“ geht es u…In dieser Folge von „Wandel verhandeln“ geht es um solidarische Landwirtschaft, kurz SoLawi, eine Form der Bodenbewirtschaftung, bei der sich Menschen zusammenschließen und selbst mitarbeiten sowie Geld beisteuern, um die Bewirtschaftung der Felder zu ermöglichen. Als Gegenwert erhalten sie frisches…

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How Transdisciplinary Learning Prepares Future Leaders 41:29

3M ago41:29

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What does it take to prepare students for the challenges of the future? In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host William Campbell talks with Dr. Jacqueline Melvold, an expert in transdisciplinary learning and the Compton Chair of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the University of Arizona. They discuss how this approach helps students thin…

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WuPiG #12: Kann Kunst die Bürgerbeteiligung unterstützen? Mit Cornelius Bechtler u. Julika Gittner 31:12

3M ago31:12

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WuPiG #12: Kann Kunst die Bürgerbeteiligung unter…WuPiG #12: Kann Kunst die Bürgerbeteiligung unterstützen?Mit Cornelius Bechtler, Bezirksstadtrat des Berliner Bezirks Pankow (B90 / Die Grünen), und Julika Gittner, Künstlerin und Fellow am RIFS.Kommunen, Städte und Bezirke setzen auf die Beteiligung von Bürger:innen, wenn es darum geht Wohn- oder M…

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Social Science Matters 02 - How to Start Thinking About Social Worlds 26:35

4M ago26:35

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Episode overview This episode shifts our focus to how we might start to think about social worlds in our research. It outlines that how we look at the world – the assumptions we hold about it (what exists, how we know what exists) – is crucial to our start points in research, and drives the kind of questions we might ask about the world. This podca…

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Wandel verhandeln #8: Digitalisierung - Zwischen Fortschritt und Nachhaltigkeit 28:47

4M ago28:47

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In dieser Folge von "Wandel verhandeln" geht es u…In dieser Folge von "Wandel verhandeln" geht es um die Digitalisierung in Brandenburg. Wir besuchen Bad Belzig, eine "Smart City", die mit Sensoren und Daten versucht, den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen und Ressourcen effizienter zu nutzen. Außerdem sprechen wir mit Landwirten in der Prignitz, die mithilf…

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WuPiG #11: Warum brauchen wir Parlamentarische Veranstaltungen? Mit T. Heilmann u. M. Lohkamp 35:33

4M ago35:33

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WuPiG #11: Warum brauchen wir Parlamentarische Ve…WuPiG #11: Warum brauchen wir Parlamentarische Veranstaltungen?Mit Thomas Heilmann, Vorsitzender der Klimaunion, CDU-MdB, und Meike Lohkamp, ehemalige #FactoryWisskomm-Fellow am RIFS.Parlamentarische Veranstaltungen, wie „Parlamentarische Abende“ oder „Parlamentarische Frühstücke“, gehören zum Allta…

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Social Science Matters 01 - What is Social Science and Marine Social Science? 24:57

4M ago24:57

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Episode overview This episode tackles the fundamental question: What is social science, and why does it matter for marine research? We first (try to) define social science, discussing the various disciplines which constitute it, and briefly introduce the methods and approaches that will be discussed further, later in the series. We next discuss mar…

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Social Science Matters - Welcome 4:31

4M ago4:31

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Episode overview This episode welcomes listeners to the podcast "Social Science Matters," which is dedicated to exploring the important world of social science research in the marine environment. In this episode we outline the purpose of the series, which aims to demystify social science methods and make them accessible to marine researchers, pract…

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Redefining Cancer Diagnostics: The Promise of Precision Oncology with Martin from Oncoparse | #13 48:11

4M ago48:11

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Martin Thompson, the visionary CEO and founder of Oncoparse, who has transformed personal adversity into groundbreaking innovation in the fight against pancreatic cancer. From his journey as an electrical engineer to co-founding Lenexa Medical, Martin's story is a testament to the power of design-led thinking an…

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WuPiG #10: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in ländlichen Regionen. Mit T. Backhaus u. K. Beyerl 38:22

4M ago38:22

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WuPiG #10: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in ländlichen …WuPiG #10: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in ländlichen RegionenMit Till Backhaus (SPD), Minister für Klimaschutz, Landwirtschaft, ländliche Räume und Umwelt des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und Katharina Beyerl, Wissenschaftliche Projektleiterin am RIFS. Wie funktionieren genau „Solidarische Landwirtscha…

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WuPiG #9: Grüner Wasserstoﬀ – eine faire internat. Zusammenarbeit? Mit T.Mansmann, FDP& A.Tost, RIFS 34:06

4M ago34:06

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WuPiG #9: Grüner Wasserstoﬀ – eine faire internat…WuPiG #9: Grüner Wasserstoﬀ – eine faire internationale Zusammenarbeit?Mit Till Mansmann (Entwicklungspolitischer Sprecher der FDP-Bundestagsfraktion) & Alexandra Tost (RIFS)Mit der Ampel-Koalition war der „grüne Wasserstoff“ in Deutschland in aller Munde, aber welchen Platz soll er in der deutschen…

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WuPiG #8: Braucht es Carbon Capture & Storage? Mit Anja Weisgerber und Mark Lawrence 37:35

4M ago37:35

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WuPiG #8 – Brauchen wir Carbon Capture and Storag…WuPiG #8 – Brauchen wir Carbon Capture and Storage?Mit Mark Lawrence (Direktor des RIFS) und Anja Weisgerber (CSU)Ist CO2-Speicherung ein ernsthafter Weg, um unsere Klimaziele zu erreichen? Lohnt es sich, in diese Technologie zu investieren - oder ist sie zu riskant? Wie weit ist die Wissenschaft in…

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T4 Education's Vision for Transforming Learning 35:08

5M ago35:08

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In this episode of Franklin Unlimited, host William Campbell sits down with Vikas Pota, a global advocate for education and CEO of T4 Education. They discuss the transformative power of leadership and storytelling in shaping global education, the role of collaboration in addressing educational challenges, and the critical importance of strong schoo…

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WuPiG #7: Die Biodiversitätskrise besser kommunizieren Mit J-N. Gesenhues und S. Schmitt 39:49

5M ago39:49

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WuPiG #7 – Die Biodiversitätskrise besser kommuni…WuPiG #7 – Die Biodiversitätskrise besser kommunizieren.Mit Jan-Niclas Gesenhues (Parl. Staat. BMUV) und Susanne Schmitt (Kulturanthropologin)„Offensiver Umweltschutz“ – so stellt der Grüne Jan-Niclas-Gesenhues seine Strategie für eine effektivere Umweltpolitik in seinem 2024 veröffentlichten Buch v…

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Trailer: WuPiG ist zurück! 3:00

5M ago3:00

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Die zweite Staffel des Podcasts „Wissenschaft und…Die zweite Staffel des Podcasts „Wissenschaft und Politik im Gespräch“ kommt mit sechs neuen Episoden, die sich Themen der Nachhaltigkeit widmen: Biodiversität, Carbon Capture, Wasserstoff, Bürgerbeteiligung und noch viel mehr. Wie bei den Episoden der ersten Staffel, soll der Dialog zwischen Wissen…

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Wandel verhandeln #7: Moore – Klimaschützer oder Emissionsquelle? 30:06

5M ago30:06

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Moore haben das Potenzial, echte Klimaschützer zu…Moore haben das Potenzial, echte Klimaschützer zu sein – oder auch das genaue Gegenteil. In Brandenburg wurden die meisten Moore entwässert, was erhebliche Treibhausgasemissionen verursacht. Das ist nicht nur ein brandenburgisches Problem - Moore auf der ganzen Welt speichern riesige Mengen an Kohle…

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Andres Jasso: Founder & Creative Director 1:23:46

5M ago1:23:46

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Andres is a designer and founder based in San Antonio, TX. He has practiced design for more than 12 years and experienced multiple success stories in his career, including tenure at 2 technology startups that were acquired. Currently Andres runs multiple ventures, all sharing a foundation of design. He is founder and creative director of ALL HANDS,…

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Wandel verhandeln #6: Energiewende und Demokratie – Was braucht es vor Ort? 41:50

6M ago41:50

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Die Energiewende ist eine der größten Herausforde…Die Energiewende ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Doch wie lässt sie sich vor Ort gestalten? Und wie können Vertrauen und Beteiligung der Bürgerinnen und Bürger gewonnen werden? Was passiert, wenn Rechtspopulisten Ängste schüren und nachhaltige Projekte blockieren wollen? In dies…

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Revolutionizing Education: Insights from Dr. Blake Spahn 36:58

6M ago36:58

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In this episode, Dr. Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor of the Dwight Schools Network, joins William Campbell, host of "Franklin Unlimited," to explore the future of education through the lens of artificial intelligence. Blake shares his vision for leveraging AI to expand educational opportunities worldwide, develop personalized learning systems, and rev…

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Wandel verhandeln #5: Erneuerbare Wärme für alle? Erfahrungen aus Vorreiter-Kommunen in Brandenburg 27:44

6M ago27:44

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Energie wird teurer, und viele Menschen fragen si…Energie wird teurer, und viele Menschen fragen sich, wie sie ihre Heizkosten bewältigen können. Die Wärmewende ist dabei ein entscheidender Baustein für eine nachhaltige Zukunft – die Umstellung auf umweltfreundliche und bezahlbare Heizsysteme. In dieser Folge von Wandel verhandeln beleuchten wir, w…

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Unlocking the Future of Education 1:10

7M ago1:10

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Welcome to Franklin UnlimitED, the podcast that dives into the future of learning with the visionaries who are redefining it! Hosted by Will Campbell, Founding Head of School at Franklin School in Jersey City, this show is your front-row seat to bold ideas and groundbreaking programs shaping tomorrow's leaders. Will Campbell, a leading educator kno…

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Wandel verhandeln #4: Klimagerecht Theater machen 36:07

7M ago36:07

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In dieser Folge von Wandel verhandeln geht es um …In dieser Folge von Wandel verhandeln geht es um Nachhaltigkeit in der Kunst. Wir fragen uns: Wie gestaltet sich eine klimafreundliche Theaterproduktion? Wie thematisieren Bühnen den Klimawandel, und wie nachhaltig arbeiten Bühnenbildner*innen, Regisseur*innen und das Theatermanagement? Unsere Gäste…

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Artificial Intelligence for Business - Are you ready? 38:16

7M ago38:16

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In this session, Jarred and Maggie discuss AI in business. Are we ready for AI? What are the issues? It explores business intelligence and the beginning of a series of conversations into the many facets of a fast-moving change process as AI is integrated into all elements of our business lives.By maggiez7

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Wandel verhandeln #3: Sonderabgabe Windenergie 24:10

7M ago24:10

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Windkraft ist ein wichtiger Teil der Energiewende…Windkraft ist ein wichtiger Teil der Energiewende, doch nicht jeder freut sich über ein Windrad in der Nachbarschaft. In dieser Folge von Wandel sind wir in mehreren Gemeinden in Brandburg unterwegs. Wir sprechen über die Herausforderungen für Anwohner und deren Sicht auf die Energiewende. Reporter …

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Wandel verhandeln. Nachhaltig in Brandenburg: Trailer 1:54

8M ago1:54

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In "Wandel verhandeln" erfahren Sie, wie Brandenb…In "Wandel verhandeln" erfahren Sie, wie Brandenburg sich transformiert, um umweltfreundlicher und sozial gerechter zu werden. Diese Reise zeigt, dass der Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Zukunft eine gemeinschaftliche Verhandlung ist, die zwar voller Hürden, aber auch reich an Möglichkeiten ist. Begleiten…

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Wandel verhandeln #2: Potsdams autoarme Innenstadt 30:17

8M ago30:17

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In Städten prallen immer wieder große Themen aufe…In Städten prallen immer wieder große Themen aufeinander: Mobilität, Klimaschutz und Gesundheit. Doch wie gelingt die Balance zwischen sauberen und gesunden Städten und den Bedürfnissen von Anwohnern und Gewerbetreibenden? In der aktuellen Folge von »Wandel verhandeln – Nachhaltig in Brandenburg« wi…

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Wandel verhandeln #1: Wandel der Arbeitswelt 32:51

8M ago32:51

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In der ersten Episode des Podcasts „Wandel verhan…In der ersten Episode des Podcasts „Wandel verhandeln“ nimmt euch Moderatorin Grit Eggerichs mit auf eine Reise durch Brandenburgs nachhaltige Transformation. Gemeinsam mit Reporter Jan Schilling und Transformationsforscherin Viola Gerlach beleuchtet Grit, wie Wirtschaft neu gedacht werden kann. Rep…

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130: Sustainable tourism with Jake Kheel 54:57

8M ago54:57

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Jake Kheel, Vice President of Sustainability at the Grupo Puntacana Foundation, a non-profit organization located in the Dominican Republic. The Foundation is funded in large part by Grupo Puntacana, a major tourism company in Punta Cana, which is the most well-known tourism destination in the DR. As background,…

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Exploring the Fascinating World of Fungi with Caley McGillvary 28:24

8M ago28:24

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In this episode of Strange Intelligences, we explore the fungi with Caley, a passionate fungiphile known for her exciting excursions hunting for mushrooms and sporal life. Caley's fungal journey began in Scotland, where the freedom to roam allowed her to explore vast forest trails filled with diverse specimens. Intrigued by their variety, she joine…

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Balance Unbalance with Ricardo Dal Farra 43:08

8M ago43:08

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Ricardo Dal Farra is Professor of Music and Media Arts at Concordia University, Canada. In this interview, Ricardo talks to Maggie about his background and work, particularly Balance -Unbalance.By maggiez7

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Strategic arts and culture with Tim Walker 40:51

8M ago40:51

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In this interview, Tim and Maggie discuss collective intelligence, systemic work and the challenges and opportunities of working with and within cultural institutions.By maggiez7

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Transdisciplinary Exchange with Shamsher Virk 36:14

8M ago36:14

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In this episode of Strange Intelligences, Maggie discusses the transformative power of creative and cultural exchange with Shamsher Virk, Senior Director at Leonardo. Shamsher shares insights from his global experiences in community engagement, public arts, and interdisciplinary collaboration, exploring how exchange across cultures and disciplines …

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Learn about Neurodiversity and Strange Intelligence with Becca Campbell 40:29

8M ago40:29

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In this interview, Becca discusses neurodiversity and her letter-writing practice and muses on the nature of her strange intelligence. Identifying as neurospicy, Becca embraces her innate quirks. At an early age, she recognised that her differently wired brain and empathy gave her a unique perspective on the world. As a multipotentialite, Becca thr…

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129: Tree Plantations in Pakistan with Usman Ashraf 1:37:50

8M ago1:37:50

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In this episode, Divya interviews Usman Ashraf, a PhD student at the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Sciences at the University of Helsinki. His research focuses on forest governance and the complexities of the implementation of development policies in Pakistan. This discussion centers around Usman’s report on Pakistan’s ambitious "10 Billion …

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 5 - Transdisciplinary Challenges for Educational Innovators 32:36

8M ago32:36

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DesignLab University of Twente is not just celebrating their 10-year anniversary. This year, we can also congratulate Klaasjan Visscher, DesignLab’s scientific co-director and programme director of the Transdisciplinary Master- Insert ‘Shaping Responsible Futures’ (check out episode 3!), as he has been appointed Professor of Innovation in Higher Ed…

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FFM #6: The future of fisheries management with Christine McDaniel and Ilia Murtazashvili 54:48

9M ago54:48

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In this final episode in our series on the future of fisheries management, Michael speaks with two of the co-organizers of the initial meeting that led to this series. Ilia Murtazashvili is a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also serves as the Associate Director at the Ce…

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Learn about Nature & Forest Therapy with Jodie Armstrong-Downes 35:01

9M ago35:01

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In this interview, Jodie Armstrong-Downes discusses her deep connection to the strange intelligence found within nature. Jodie shares her experiences as a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with Dr Maggie B. They explore what she does, how she does it, and why connecting to the Earth is so important.…

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128: Environmental justice with Brendan Coolsaet 55:25

9M ago55:25

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In this episode, Stefan speaks with Brendan Coolsaet. Stefan and Brendan discuss the history of environmental justice movements and scholarship, current frameworks, critical reflection on the field, transdisciplinary approaches, and the links the field has to activism. The also discuss environmental justice in the context of differen regions. Brend…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 4 - ChallengeLAB Twente: Creative students in Twente tackling societal challenges 9:14

9M ago9:14

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ChallengeLAB Twente: A programme that connects creative thinkers and makers from ROC van Twente, University of Twente, AKI ArtEZ and Saxion. In mixed teams, they work on societal challenges within the municipalities of Enschede and Hengelo. Project leader Eric Wolkotte informs about how this initiative started on a national and regional level (with…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 3 - Transdisciplinary Master-Insert ‘Shaping Responsible Futures’ 11:31

9M ago11:31

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There’s no better way to innovate the educational system than doing so with students and teachers who are part of it. Making the curriculum challengingbased and involving the different societal stakeholders who can also learn and further develop their solutions with the help of education, was the founding idea behind the Transdisciplinary Master-In…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 2 - Life Long Learning: Applying the Responsible Futuring approach 18:49

9M ago18:49

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DesignLab Academy is a programme focused on Life Long Learning. You will both re-engage in education and tackle wicked challenges within your jobs at the same time. Researcher and project lead Responsible Futuring Julieta Matos Castaño and project lead DesignLab Academy and moderator Maartje Huinink explain the approach that DesignLab uses, how it …

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 1 - University Innovation Fellows making a difference at universities and beyond 16:52

9M ago16:52

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The international University Innovation Fellows programme trains you as a student in design thinking and empowers you to become a change maker within your university’s ecosystem. UT student and team member UIF Twente Panashe Mangezi, and co-founder and manager DesignLab, as well as Faculty Innovation (Founding) Fellow and coach Miriam Iliohan, prou…

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