Best Micro Credentials Podcasts (2025)

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From Badges to Trust: The Future of Learning and Unlocking Potential with Open Recognition 54:22

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Send us a text In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant, President of Learning Agents discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition’s importance in validating learning, performance, and community involvement. He explains how it encapsulates stories in badges, unlocking opport…

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Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 1: Self-Help Plus 54:44

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How do we adapt an evidence-based mental health intervention for different communities in crisis-affected settings? In this first episode Sarah Harrison, Acting Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub, interviews Ken Carswell a Mental health Specialist from WHO and Lidiia Kasianchuk a psychologist from Ukraine with experience of i…

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Teaser: New podcast series coming up 1:37

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In this short teaser, Acting Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub Sarah Harrison introduces a coming podcast series on the Heartbeat of Humanity channel. The six-episode podcast series is called Evidence from the Frontline – mental health in crisis affected contexts and it is produced in a collaboration between the MHPSS Hub an…

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Regional trainings in Africa and the Americas 41:17

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews MHPSS specialists Cátia Matos and Guleed Dualeh about the first regional MHPSS trainings conducted by the Red Cross Red Crescent MHPSS Hub. These two trainings, one in Kenya and one in Paraguay, mark a paradigm shift for the MHPSS Hub and Cátia and Guleed expla…

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Executive MBA Bites - Episode 1 with Dr Orla Lenihan and MBA student Dr Sreeja Varghese 17:59

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University of Galway Executive MBA podcast, Professional Education for Leadership and Accelerated Career Growth.By University of Galway

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MHPSS in the Africa region 30:05

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, through four interviews, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle explores the MHPSS programmes and services provided by Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies across the African region. Interviewees: Serah Kalumbilo, Zambia Red Cross Society Ernest P. Nyame Annan, Ghana Red Cross Society Omar Sheikh Mohamud,…

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Inside Sport Coach+: The role of sport in youth mental health 58:17

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In this episode we will talk about the Sport Coach+ initiative implemented in a partnership between the MHPSS Hub and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF). The initiative aims to create trauma informed and healing centered sports environments for young athletes between the ages of 10 and 24 with a focus on those with a background of displacement. Th…

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Results Ready. Your guide to understanding semester two exam results 18:46

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This is the second part of our two-part series on exam results. Caróg Green (Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator) and Ann Marie Gilchrist (Student Support Officer) return to discuss everything you need to know following Semester two or Summer exams.In this episode, they discuss when and how results will be released, what to do if you fail or have an…

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Who needs further support following a natural hazard? 15:02

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This episode of Heartbeat of Humanity is the fourth and last episode in a mini-series about the mental health of children and young adults in the contexts of emergencies or conflict with child and adolescent psychiatrist Brett McDermott. In this episode, MHPSS Adviser Arz Stephan talks to Brett about who among children and adolescents - or people i…

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Children and MHPSS: Getting through the first year after a natural hazard 24:11

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Adviser Arz Stephan talks to Brett McDermott about how parents and caregivers can help children get through the first year after a natural hazard. Brett is an Australian child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is head of Tasmania’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and professor at the Universi…

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Inclusive Businesses: Co-Created with and for People with Communication Difficulties Micro-credential 19:09

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In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Clare Carroll to discuss a Micro-credential that takes a closer look at accessibility to businesses for people who communicate differently. This course will explore the concept and nature of communication accessibility, including a communication rights focus a…

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Helping children after a natural hazard: tips for parents and teachers 34:38

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Adviser Arz Stephan talks to Brett McDermott about how parents and teachers can help children after a natural hazard. Brett is an Australian child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is head of Tasmania’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and professor at the University of Tasmania. Brett has led…

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'In Conversation With Tom O'Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2) 37:35

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In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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Mental health, natural hazards and children 23:20

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Adviser Arz Stephan talks to Brett McDermott about mental health, natural hazards and children. Brett is an Australian child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is head of Tasmania’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and professor at the University of Tasmania. Brett has led several post-disaster…

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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1) 38:48

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In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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Skills Emergency – How Community Colleges Can Respond Leveraging Tech 1:03:15

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Send us a text Held on 23 April 2025, this webinar explored how a state government, industry, and learners are impacted by the rise of skills and ways in which Community Colleges can respond to the looming skills emergency leveraging technology. Current worker shortage estimates put the skills gap at 1 billion globally and 75 million in the U.S. by…

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Digital MHPSS 23:58

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Monia Aebersold and Kristofer Vernmark explains the concept and the benefits of digital MHPSS and present the digital MHPSS toolkit availble on the MHPSS Hub website. Monia is the MHPSS Project Manager in charge of psychosocial support services at the Swiss Red Cross with 20 years of experience in the field…

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Feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space: the MHPSS Specialist 34:41

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In this third and final episode in a podcast series about ‘feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space’ MHPSS Hub, Senior Communication Officer, Villads Zahle interviews Team Lead for the Technical Unit at the MHPSS Hub, Sarah Harrison. Almost 300 aid workers were killed in 2024 – the largest number in history…

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Feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space: the Crisis Communicator 26:22

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In this second of three episodes in a series about ‘feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space’ MHPSS Hub, Senior Communication Officer, Villads Zahle interviews former Communication Team lead for a large humanitarian INGO, Iben de Neergaard. Almost 300 aid workers were killed in 2024 – the largest number in …

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Feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space: the Security Adviser 34:45

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In this first of three episodes in a series about 'feeling responsible for the safety of colleagues in a shrinking humanitarian space' MHPSS Hub, Senior Communication Officer, Villads Zahle interviews Danish Red Cross, Senior Security Adviser, Sabina Brimson. Almost 300 aid workers were killed in 2024 – the largest number in history. Additionally, …

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Results Ready - Your Guide to Understanding Your Exam Results 23:38

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In this episode, Caróg Green, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Student Support Officers Teresa Lydon and Kelly Moore discuss University of Galway semester one provisional exam results. Teresa and Kelly emphasise that the provisional semester one exams are provisional, so they can be subject to change. There is plenty of time to take action if…

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Working with children with missing family members 35:38

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In this third and final episode of our miniseries on Ambiguous Loss, we dig deep with Roubina Tahmazian from ICRC into the critical yet often overlooked topic of children’s wellbeing in the context of families of the missing. Too often, the needs and emotional wellbeing of children are sidelined as families grapple with the uncertainty and challeng…

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Ambiguous Loss in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement 28:16

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In this second episode in a three part miniseries about ambiguous loss, MHPSS Technical Advisor Arz Stefan talks to Dr. Maureen Mooney about operationalising ambiguous loss in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Dr. Maureen Mooney is a clinical psychologist. She worked in the French Red Cross and the ICRC supporting the Restoring Family Links prog…

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Ambiguous loss 31:26

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In this first episode in a three part miniseries about ambiguous loss, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Hub MHPSS Technical Advisor Arz Stephan engages in a thought-provoking interview with Dr. Pauline Boss, an esteemed research therapist and author. Dr. Boss is widely recognized as a pioneering figure in the field of ambiguous loss, a concept she i…

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Memory and legacy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami 21:08

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks with Associate Professor Emmanual Raju from the University of Copenhagen about the role of memory in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and recovery and how memories of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami influenced DRR work in India. This is the final episode in a four-part…

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Reflecting on the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on global MHPSS practice 46:55

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In this episode, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks with Professor Emeritus Mike Wessells from Columbia University about developments in MHPSS programming and practice following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis, including the development of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings. This is the third episode in a four-part series of…

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Tackling Systemic Challenges in Education, Supporting the New Majority Learners and Lifelong Skilling 54:22

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Send us a text In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Bill Hughes, President and CEO of Education Design Lab explore the Lab’s work to create a more inclusive and adaptable learning ecosystem. The Lab focuses on “New Majority Learners” (or STARs) who are underserved by traditional education pathways. Their XCredit project…

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MHPSS responses to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka 41:47

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This is the second episode in a four-part series of Heartbeat of Humanity reflecting on the impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis. In this episode, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks with Ananda Galappatti, co-founder and co-Director of MHPSS.net about the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on MHPSS work in Sri Lank…

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Health responses to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Indonesia 30:43

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This is the first episode in a four-part series of Heartbeat of Humanity reflecting on the impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis. In this episode, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks with Dr Dewindra Widiamurti, Regional Health Program Delegate with the Finnish Red Cross, about her experiences working in Aceh Province wit…

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Professor Ray Murphy discusses the ongoing situation in Lebanon on BBC Global News 5:52

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Professor Ray Murphy from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway discusses the ongoing situation in Lebanon on BBC Global NewsBy University of Galway

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Walkable Neighbourhoods and their Connection to Health and Happiness 8:46

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This is a podcast-style generative AI interpretation of the following study: Leyden, K.M., Hogan, M.J., D’Arcy, L., Bunting, B. and Bierema, S., 2024. Walkable neighborhoods: Linkages between place, health, and happiness in younger and older adults. Journal of the American Planning Association, 90(1), pp.101-114. Read the full research article: htt…

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Episode 14: Bonus Episode - Margaret Casely-Hayford CBE - A Champion of Change and Progress pursues her next Challenge 22:42

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Margaret Casely-Hayford, CBE, until recently was Chancellor of Coventry University, a role she held for close to 7 years. She has had an extensive career having been a partner at Dentons in legal practice for close to 20 years, and has held roles as NED of the NHS, as a Special Trustee at Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens’ Charity, Chair at Sh…

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Caring for Staff and Volunteers: When your workplace is a warzone - voices from the field - Arabic 47:56

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Ahlem Cheffi, PS Centre MHPSS technical advisor for the MENA region talks to Nisreen Qawas, MHPSS director for the Palestinian Red Crescent and Rim Alsakkaf, Psychosocial Support and Protection manager at the Yemeni Red Crescent about Caring for staff and volunteers when the workplace is a warzone.…

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Duty of care: supportive supervision for staff and volunteers - Arabic 40:37

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Ahlem Cheffi, PS Centre MHPSS technical advisor for the MENA region explains the concept of supportive supervision. Supportive supervision is a safe, supportive, confidential and collaborative relationship between a supervisor and supervisee, and/or supervisees where supervisees can voice their difficulties…

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Gamification & Instructional Efficacy, with Anesa Doyle and Joel Weik 44:22

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Gamification is everywhere. It can be used personally, professionally, and even by big-time celebrities like Taylor Swift, who gamify their content. So what is gamification? Anesa Doyle and Joel Weik explain it as implementing gamified components into non-entertainment contexts, such as therapy, work, studying, and many other areas where you can cl…

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Podcasters Podcasting! The Art of Dissemination, with Rose Griffin and Matt Cicoria 1:05:37

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Let's talk about podcasting and the powerful role it plays in disseminating information. In this conversation, I'm joined by Matt Cicoria, a thought leader in ABA podcasting and the host of the Behavioral Observations Podcast. This show is not just a cornerstone in the ABA podcasting community; it was also ahead of its time for the podcasting indus…

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Micro-Credentials - The Next Step for Behavior Analysis? With Dr. Eversole and Dr. Hoko 42:52

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Dr. Stephen Eversole and Dr. Jim Hoko join Rose to discuss micro-credentials. These are digital certifications that recognize mastery in a specific skill set, offering a flexible and targeted way to demonstrate expertise. Backed by blockchain technology, micro-credentials serve as trustworthy and verifiable indicators of assessed knowledge, skills,…

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Community disaster resilience 33:21

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks to Antonia Mackay about how communities can build resilience to climate disasters and other shocks and hazards. Antonia Mackay is the National Resilience Manager at Australian Red Cross, where she leads the organisation's disaster resilience programming, including…

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Mental health and the climate crisis 32:39

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks to Ana Mejia about mental health and the climate crisis. Ana Mejia is a former member of the Youth Advisory Group of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and a volunteer from the Ecuadorian Red Cross. Ana leads a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support team i…

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Disaster preparedness and disaster resilience 43:38

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks to John Richardson about disaster preparedness, disaster resilience and disaster risk reduction. And why it is a problem calling fires, floods and storms ‘natural disasters’. John Richardson is the Manager of Knowledge Development at the Australian Institute for D…

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Blessures morales et dilemmes Éthiques 22:29

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English text below Dans cet épisode de Heartbeat of Humanity, Arz Stephan, conseiller technique SMSPSS, s’entretient avec Ahlem Cheffi, conseillère technique de SMSPS, sur les concepts de « dilemme éthique » et de « blessure morale » et sur leur impact sur les travailleurs humanitaires, y compris le personnel et les bénévoles de la Croix-Rouge et d…

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Brian Ward On The Broadcast CBC Todd O Brien May 2024 11:35

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A research team led by University of Galway is investigating whether climate change is reducing the impact that some of tiniest organisms in the oceans have on CO2 levels in the atmosphere.By University of Galway

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PFA training for youth in Greenland 25:34

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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews project manager, Erni Kristiansen and project consultant, Bebbie Petersen about youth to youth Psychological First Aid (PFA) in Greenland.By The IFRC Psychosocial Centre

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Presenting Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies 25:36

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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews emergency expert and MHPSS technical advisor, Shona Whitton about the newly published Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies. Shona outlines the potential of the new guide in the context of her professional experiences in emergenci…

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MHPSS evidence building in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement 36:22

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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Sarah Kate van der Walt, Technical Adviser in the IFRC Psychosocial Centre and Monia Aebersold MHPSS, International Focal Point from the Swiss Red Cross, will be talking with Rebecca Horn Independent MHPSS Specialist on the importance of MHPSS evidence building in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Th…

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Inside the Quest to Tame Gen AI to Benefit Education and Society 1:01:32

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Send us a text In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Julian Ridden, Head of Growth for Australia at Quizizz delve into the role of AI in education. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI, emphasising the need for thoughtful integration in educational settings. They also highlight the importance of understand…

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Trauma and abuse along the EU borders 45:43

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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews Moaaz Allahham, a young Syrian man forced onto an irregular route to Europe, Maria Marga, an activist working for Collective Aid to assist people on the move at Serbia's border with the EU, and Sarah Harrison, an IFRC PS Centre expert on the pressures, stress and …

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Nuala Ní Chonghaile in conversation with Dr Richard Manton 24:45

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In the latest edition of our Sustainability Podcast, Internal Communications Officer Nuala Ní Chonghaile speaks to Dr Richard Manton, the inaugural Director of Sustainability Director of Sustainability, charged with establishing a Sustainability Office and leading the implementation of our ambitious sustainability strategy.Three books that Dr Manto…

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Episode 13: Vice Provost Orla Shiels of Trinity College Dublin - Micro-Credentials with Macro Impact 22:37

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Professor Orla Sheils is the Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Trinity College Dublin as well as holding the position of Professor of Molecular Diagnostics. Prior to her appointment as Vice-Provost in 2021, Orla served as the Director of Medical Ethics in the School of Medicine, was the founding Director of the Trinity Translational Medici…

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Towards a Skills-Based Marketplace: Revolutionising Skill Verification with a Digital Wallet 44:05

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Send us a text In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex engages with Taylor Kendal, President of Learning Economy Foundation to explore LEF’s initiatives, including LearnCard and the LearnCloud, aiming to revolutionise education and employment record infrastructure through open-source, interoperable systems a.k.a Digital Skill W…