Best Diversity In Chemistry Podcasts (2025)

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The Science of Christmas 22:53

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Happy Christmas everybody! Syma and Tim discuss the science behind Christmas. From too much port to the way that reindeer survive in the cold, this is an episode not to miss. If you are a business and would like to take advantage and leverage the power of the fast growing podcast ad stream market, and in particular sponsoring 'Science Of The Times'…

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EP.30 Yaddiya Interview: Go-Go Music, DC Culture, Protests, Community Building, Hip Hop + Pop Culture Influence 49:06

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We sat down with Yaddiya from Long Live Go Go for a powerful conversation about Go-Go music, Washington DC culture, and the deep roots of community, protest, and resistance that define the sound. Yaddiya breaks down how Go-Go has survived while continuing to be a unifying force in DC neighborhoods. We explore the history of Go-Go music, its role in…

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A Little History Of The Earth 31:38

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Tim and Syma chat with Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography, at the University of Manchester about the history of our home planet. They cover 4.5 billion in 30 minutes, discussing snowball earths, the emergence of life, how earth shaped and vice versa, and a little on what the future might hold. Jamie’s new book “A little history of the …

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The Rise and Decline of Us 30:19

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Tim and Syma chat with Henry Gee about his two most recent books “The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: Why our Species is on the Edge of Extinction” and “A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters”. We learn about giant lizards, the dinosaurs they evolved to become, and how we came to be, before discussing how it…

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Ep. 125: Marg Jobling: From Chemistry to CMO 20:39

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Marg Jobling: From Chemistry to CMO In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Marg Jobling, CMO of NatWest Group, to explore her unconventional journey from growing up in Sunderland and studying chemistry to leading marketing for one of the UK’s largest financial institutions. Marg shares how serendipity and curiosity shaped her c…

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Ep. 124: Maria Onyango: Navigating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 27:17

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Maria Onyango: Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Maria Onyango, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Deliveroo, shares her insights on the importance of DEI in the workplace. She discusses her career journey, the challenges she faced, and her passion for advocating for fairness and inc…

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Cracking The Code Of Chronic Pain 39:13

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Chronic pain is a blight on the lives on many. Recent research has found genes associated with chronic pain, and this has led to the identification of a key protein, paving the way for the possibility of drugs to effectively treat it. Tim and Syma are joined by Professor Simon Newstead and Professor David Bennet in this fascinating episode. If you …

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Ep. 123: Paolo Emilio Testa: Navigating a Global HR Career 20:52

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Paolo Emilio Testa - Navigating a Global HR Career In this episode, Paolo Emilio Testa shares his extensive career journey in HR, discussing his experiences across various countries and companies. He emphasises the importance of resilience, the evolving nature of leadership in the face of technological advancements, and the critical need for future…

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EP 169: Viloshnee Singh, A Chemistry Lab In A Box For African Students 28:24

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Send us a text Imagine turning any safe space: under a tree, in a hall, or a small classroom, into a working chemistry lab. That’s the promise of the CIA kit from Chemistry in Action. We engage Viloshnee Singh, the CEO of V4 Group and founder of Chemistry in Action to unpack how a simple, affordable tool can improve science education across Africa.…

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EP.29 TOB: History of 2000's Go Go Music, Resistance Music, Washington DC Culture, VHS, CD's and Physical Recordings 55:03

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Step into the world of 2000s Go-Go music, the powerful cultural movement of Washington, D.C., and the era of VHS tapes, CDs, and physical recordings that helped shape an entire generation. In this episode, we break down the influence of TOB, the rise of resistance music, and how Go-Go bands built a community-driven sound that continues to define th…

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David Meikle: Two Pints & a Puppy - How to Measure Trust 1:05:25

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How do we earn keep and maintain trust in our working relationships? Over the next 3-5 years it’s going to be the only thing left that separates us from the robots. David Meikle is here to discuss the role that trust plays in the world of advertising and marketing communications. Trust isn’t just a critical driver of efficiency and revenue, but it’…

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Ep. 122: Kat Hopkins: The Evolution of HR 19:57

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Kat Hopkins: The Evolution of HR In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Kat Hopkins, the UK HR Director for Atos, shares her unique career journey, highlighting the importance of self-navigation in career paths, the impact of mentorship, and the evolving role of HR in the face of technological advancements. She discusses the challenges faced du…

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EP 168: Michael Ofire, Neglected No More: African Solutions for NTDs 34:24

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Send us a text Half the world lives at risk of at least one neglected tropical disease, yet these illnesses remain underfunded, misunderstood, and hidden behind stigma. Our host, Anne Chisa, speaks with public health practitioner Michael Ofire to unpack what “neglect” really means, how NTDs entrench poverty and how policy, primary care, and communi…

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The Microbial Majority 35:52

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Inside your stomach, on your skin, in your mouth, and up your nose are bacteria. They are abundant and they play a significant role in making you, you. Join Tim and Syma as they talk to Aura Raulo and Eveliina Hanski, two early career researcher who are fascinated by the microbiome and how it impacts everything from the food we choose to eat to our…

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Ep. 121: Simon Gallagher: Risk-Taking and Career Growth 21:29

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Simon Gallagher: Risk-Taking and Career Growth In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Simon Gallagher, CEO of Euronext UK, shares his journey from studying languages in France to leading Europe’s largest stock exchange. He reflects on the pivotal decisions that shaped his career, including taking risks, chasing skills over titles, and the impor…

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EP.28 BeMo + Alex Live at Submersion Festival: Equity vs Equality, festival review, sound system culture 27:07

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Part 2 of our Live Audience Podcast at Submersion Festival, we jumped right into topics like equity vs. inclusion, sound system culture and how important it is to the art behind Electronic Music, and a review of Submersion Music Festival. - Follow us on Patreon for Exclusive Uncut Full Episodes, access Viewer Questions / interview submissions, and …

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Ep. 120: Alistair Murray: From Laggard to Leader 20:46

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Alistair Murray: From Laggard to Leader In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Alistair Murray, the COO of Kyndryl Consult, shares his journey from a mixed childhood in Scotland to becoming a successful leader in the IT infrastructure sector. He discusses the importance of confidence, ambition, and seizing opportunities, especially for young pr…

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Episode 10 - Displaced but Not Replaced Student Agency and Resilient Learning in Gaza’s Online EFL Classrooms 43:17

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The war on Gaza has devastated universities, forcing students and faculty to navigate immense disruptions to education. Despite these hardships, Palestinian universities persisted with online learning, ensuring students could continue their studies. This study amplifies the voices of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in Gaza, most of who…

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Entangled Futures: The Science and Promise of Quantum Computing 31:35

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Synthesis: Quantum computing has been argued to be the next big thing in computing. But what exactly is it, and is the hype justified? We talk to Professor Ian Walmsley who leads has recently been appointed as the head of Oxford Quantum Institute. Due to a few quantum issues yet to be solved, we conduct the interview in 0 and 1s rather than qubits.…

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Ep. 119: Scott Summerville: Empowering Leadership Through Inclusion 22:49

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Scott Summerville: Empowering Leadership Through Inclusion In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Scott Summerville, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, discusses his role in the company, the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace, and how inclusion benefits businesses. He shares insights from his early career, the trans…

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Aaron J Reardon: Digital Weirdness Halloween Video special 53:33

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A totally new interview with audio drama expert Aaron J Reardon, recorded in time for Halloween - on video. And if that's not weird enough.. In this show, we discuss the massive growth of the audio drama genre. How creative effort beats budgets every time. Aaron's two biggest hits Plant Murder and Selene have already won awards for innovation and p…

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EP.27 Live at Submersion with Rafeeki: Underground Music, Festival Culture, Diversity in Electronic Music & the Roots of Dubstep 44:04

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We traveled to Submersion Festival, deep in the woods of New Jersey, halfway between Atlantic City and Philadelphia to share stories and create space with underground electronic music legend Rafeeki. As our second live audience episode, we shared conversations about the subgenres within electronic music, the roots of dubstep and its ties to Caribbe…

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EP 167: Albert Mutangiri, Can Tech Save the Bees That Feed the World? 31:00

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Send us a text When we think of bees, we rarely imagine them meeting technology. Yet for Albert Mutangiri, a lifelong beekeeper and CEO of Blue Bean Software, innovation and nature go hand in hand. In this episode of the Root of the Science Podcast, host Anne Chisa explores HivePulse, a smart monitoring system that uses sensors and data analytics t…

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Ep. 118: Carlo Mocci: From Consulting to Deliveroo 20:03

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 118 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Carlo Mocci, Chief Business Officer at Deliveroo, shares insights from his diverse career journey, starting from his early years and unplanned entry into the corporate world, to his leadership experiences at Deliveroo. He emphasises the importance…

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Ep. 117: Mark Cowlard: Connecting with People 24:30

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 117 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Mark Cowlard shares his extensive journey within Arcadis, highlighting the importance of people in business and the evolving nature of leadership. He reflects on his early ambitions, work ethic, and the significance of being open-minded in career …

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What’s it like to be a bat? How do they see the world? 38:28

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Tim and Syma talk to Yossi Yovel who is bringing together the disparate disciplines of ecology and neuroscience to help understand how animals see the world and communicate. Much of his work has focused on bats, who use echolocation to paint a picture of the world. But he also talks about the noises that plants make, and how moths and other insects…

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Ep. 116: Gwen Hines: Find Something You Love 20:03

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In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Gwen Hines, CEO of Plant Heritage, shares her journey from a chaotic childhood to her impactful roles in the civil service and the World Bank. She discusses her transition to the horticultural sector, emphasising the importance of plant conservation and the role of volunteers in safeguarding plant diversit…

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Playing Lego with chemistry to build structures that could save the environment. 38:49

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Omar Yaghi is a chemist with an extraordinary vision. The pioneer of MOFs (metal organic frameworks) - materials built from the molecular equivalent of LEGO bricks. He tells Tim and Syma about his humble beginnings in a cramped room in Amman, Jordan- where the conditions were limited, but his vision certainly wasn’t. A chance encounter with a chemi…

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Episode 9 - Searching for Romanian Heritage in London Museums 38:35

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Heritage is an intrinsic part of anyone’s identity, constructing and influencing the interactions one has throughout their life. Contextualised under the Eugenics Legacy Education Project theme within the UCL ChangeMakers Funding Initiative, the project created by Maria Popa, Ramona Gonczol & Rares Muscar enabled active student-staff engagement in …

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EP 166: Dr Karl Daniel, Telemedicine as a New Approach to Healthcare Access in Kenya 40:36

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Send us a text Imagine walking 50km to see a doctor versus getting treated from your phone. In Kenya, there’s just one doctor for every 5,000 people, far below the WHO’s recommended standard. Long queues, high costs, and staff shortages make access difficult. In this episode of Rooted in Health II, Anne Chisa speaks with Dr. Karl Daniel, a medical …

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Episode 8 - Evaluating student observation of teaching schemes: understanding the impact on students and staff 22:00

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This episode features Tim Herrick, Ana Souto & Rebecca Godwin reporting back about their findings of a RAISE-funded project to evaluate the impact of two student observation of teaching schemes - Students as Teaching Observers at Nottingham Trent University, and Student Observation of Teaching at the University of Sheffield. Both place students and…

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Ep. 115: Bruce Findlay: From Retail to Leadership 31:24

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 115 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Bruce Findlay shares his extensive career journey in the retail sector, highlighting his experiences at Landsec and various international brands. He discusses the importance of finding passion in one's work, the value of mentorship, and the signif…

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Episode 7 - Authentic Student Storytelling and Co-Creation to Improve Staff-Student Communication 47:36

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Collection of Student feedback is a key activity across all Higher Education Institutions, however, translation into impactful, Student experience enhancing actions remains challenging, as the Student voice needs interpreting through the lens of the genuine Student lived experience. At the School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the Unive…

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Episode 6 - Navigating University Life: A Longitudinal Study on Student Voices and Transitions 27:50

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In today's diverse university environments, it is crucial to understand how to effectively support a wide range of students, empowering them to navigate their academic journeys successfully. We have initiated a longitudinal study tracking 36 first year undergraduate students throughout their studies at the University. Our project commenced with a H…

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Episode 5 - Podcast Empowering Hidden Voices: Inclusivity and Diversity in Education. 41:29

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This episode is a conversation with Zena Rashid and Pinky Bazaz. It is an exploration into how they are fostering a more inclusive and diverse educational landscape. Discover how the Student Voice Project is reshaping the way they think about student belonging, leadership and empowerment and how they have integrated authentic student perspectives i…

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Avian Affairs 38:08

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Syma and Tim talk to Professor Joan Strassmann about the social life of birds. We cover a range of topics she writes about in her excellent new book, including flocking, social roosting, mating together, and raising chicks in a commune. Learn about redshanks seeking safety in numbers to neotropical cuckoos building communal nests and then pushing o…

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Episode 4 - NStEP at 10: Reflections, Strategy, and the Future of Student Engagement. 15:48

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As the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) reaches its 10-year milestone in 2026, this podcast reflects on a decade of progress, challenges, and impact in student engagement across Ireland higher education. Since its inception, NStEP has played a pivotal role in strengthening student voice, fostering meaningful partnerships between studen…

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Episode 3 - Shared Ownership, Shared Impact: Student-Staff Collaboration in Researching and Co-Creating Critical Thinking Initiatives 54:59

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A discussion about how Northampton University have listened to the Student Research Panel so that more collaborative approaches to understanding criticality can be taken. The students on the panel that took part in this episode were: Jacqueline White (PhD Health & Social Care) Zala Parker-Orokeeva (BA International Education Top-Up) Shaheer Syed (F…

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Episode 2 - What can we learn from the experiences of rural students in HE chemistry at the University of Glasgow 27:11

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The transition from a rural environment to a large urban university environment can challenging. Poor secondary school quality and social challenges are just a few of the obstacles rural students face when contemplating university. Urban schools often benefit from better resources, more specialised staff, and access to a wider range of extracurricu…

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Episode 1 - Welcome to the RAISE Podcast 2:13

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This is a brief welcome to the Research, Advancing & Inspiring Student Engagement podcast. This first series revolves around the 2025 RAISE conference @ the University of Glasgow, where the theme was student voice. Music used courtesy of Pixabay. Created for Pixabay by Liderc

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Ep. 114: Keith Hanlon-Smith: Navigating and Tailoring Management Styles 20:01

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 114 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Keith Hanlon-Smith, Chief People Officer at the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), shares insights from his career journey, starting from his early days in a supermarket to his current role in ensuring rail safety. He discusses the importance…

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Ep. 113: Sarah Lawton: The Power of Communication 22:01

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 113 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Sarah Lawton, HR Director at BT and trustee for Street Paws, shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career in telecommunications and HR. She discusses the values instilled in her from her early life, the importa…

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EP 165: Maboang Matlou, The Miracle Tree: Transforming Agriculture with Moringa 30:55

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Send us a text Maboang Matlou, founder of Lefakong Farm, shares her journey transforming a family farm into a thriving moringa enterprise that addresses nutrition, climate change and economic development simultaneously. Maboang's story is a masterclass in agricultural innovation and perseverance. Get started with moringa farming by listening to Mab…

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Ep. 112: Lorna Cobbett: Navigating Leadership Through Trauma 16:18

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 112 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of The Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Lorna Cobbett, Founder and CEO of Blue John, to explore her inspiring journey, from investment banking to launching a reputation management consultancy. Lorna opens up about navigating personal challenges while building her busine…

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EP 164: Dr. Keabetswe Ncube, Achieving Sustainability in Agriculture through Genetics 58:48

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Send us a text What if the future of African agriculture lies not in expensive technology, but in understanding the hidden genetic code of livestock that have survived drought, disease, and harsh conditions for generations? Dr. Keabetswe Ncube takes us on a journey into agrigenomics - the science of using genetics to improve crops and livestock for…

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Ep. 111: Harry Atkinson: From Student to Sales Leader 18:36

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 111 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Harry Atkinson shares his journey from student to a driven professional in business development. He discusses his early educational experiences, his first internship at HP, and how his career took off at Instabase. Harry emphasises the importance …

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From Struggling Student to STEM Innovator: Dr. Javis Sulcer's Journey and the Mission to Democratize Education 41:45

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How did Dr. Javis Sulcer transform from a high school student with a 1.8 GPA to a PhD holder in nuclear science and engineering and the co-founder and COO of LINGO? Join us for an inspiring conversation where Dr. Sulcer opens up about his journey, the challenges he overcame, such as a bad GPA in high school, and the key figures who ignited his pass…

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The Decline of the Primate Handyman 46:18

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Tim and Syma talk to Professor Dora Biro about animal behaviour and cognition. Want to know why your kitten behaves differently from you, or discover that chimps become less competent at using tools as they age? This is the podcast episode for you. You can read Dora’s recent paper on tool use in chimps here: https://elifesciences.org/articles/10541…

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Aaron J. Reardon: Digital Weirdness 1:00:49

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Mystery writer, podcaster, and indie studio head focused on immersive mysteries - Aaron J. Reardon is here to shine an eerie light on a new entertainment format that actually predates TV but is enjoying a renaissance as podcasts on digital channels. And we're not talking about a cottage industry - oh no. Audio Drama is a massive category of enterta…

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Ep. 110: Sarah Scholefield: From PR Practitioner to Business Leader 14:32

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 110 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl podcast, Sarah Scholefield, the group chief executive of Accordience, shares her journey in the communications industry, discussing her career evolution from a PR practitioner to a business leader overseeing multiple agencies. She emphasises the importance…