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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commenta ...
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IT Talks (produced by Redpill Linpro) lets you in on how it is to work with us, how customers have solved IT challenges, the open source perspective, new industry trends by our partners, and much more. We have offices in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden – and we have recorded talks at all of our locations and the chats are held in local language.
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura

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An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
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What's it really like to live and study at Sweden's most international university? Hear from current students, alumni, teachers and other staff from across Lund University as we delve into the many facets of international student life, covering the topics you want to hear about. The Lund University International Podcast is produced by the Division of External Relations at Lund University. For more information, including how to get in touch, check out our website: https://www.lunduniversity.l ...
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Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Hunter Hodies, Locked On Podcast Network, patrick damp

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Locked On Penguins podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Hunter Hodies, a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s The Spun, and Patrick Damp, a former player, digital producer at KDKA-TV News, and author of the Penguins Perspectives column on KDKA.com, the Locked On Penguins podcast provides your daily Penguins fix wi ...
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A podcast about how we plan and design cities for people. Tune in and join listeners from over 145 countries. I'm Mustafa Sherif, an Urbanist, Placemaker and studio manager based in Sweden. In this podcast, I interview people working in architecture, Palcemaking, urban planning and design about their projects, processes, methods, handbooks, challenges, leadership, and passions in life. It’s not just about projects, it’s about the people behind projects. In collaboration with AFRY (Urban Plan ...
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Look Like a Local is a travel podcast that will take you across North America. We interview local residents of travel destinations to find out where the best places to eat, see, and hang out are. It's like having a friend in all sorts of travel destinations to give you the inside tour and get you off of tourist trap lane. Look Like a Local is for anyone who wants to find the local's favorite places to that aren't going to be mentioned in the guidebooks.
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The Local Europe Edition

The Local Europe AB

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With news, comment and ribaldry from The Local's journalists across Europe – as well as special guests – The Local Europe Edition will help make sense of this wonderful continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Woman's Place

The Local

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Gender equality is a cornerstone of Swedish society and nowhere is this better illustrated than in Stockholm. In the second season of A Woman's Place, you'll meet the city's leading experts in gender equality in the workplace and learn practical tips to make your business more diverse and inclusive. In the first season, you'll be introduced to eleven inspiring women who have found a city where they can fulfil their professional ambitions, where their voices are heard and where their gender i ...
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The Global Chatter is a conversational podcast with an unfiltered yet hilarious look at international living from Black and Brown perspectives. Each episode takes a deep dive on global mobility, identity, race, career and more. Come for the commentary. Stay for the laughs. Hosted by The Black Expat founder Amanda Bates.
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Talking Transformations

IIIEE | Lund University

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Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. In this new podcast collection, we are 'Talking Transformations' with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. Our mission is to discuss current trends in science, technology, governance, and behaviours to transform our society and economy towards sustainability. 'Talking Transformations' is produced by the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. We ...
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Street Poets Podcast

Street Poets Inc.

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Real-life stories & interviews – laced with original poetry & music – produced by the creative team at Street Poets Inc. – a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization transforming our world one rhyme at a time. ••••••• Born in an L.A. County juvenile detention camp in 1995, Street Poets works behind bars and beyond, from inner-city high school classrooms to Native American reservations, from local streets and projects to countries as far away as Belize, Sweden, Northern Ireland and South Afr ...
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DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical ...
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German Law Journal: GLJ Shorts and GLJ Specials

Nora Markard, Emanuel V. Towfigh, and the other Editors of the German Law Journal

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The German Law Journal has been providing Open Access to Comparative, European, and International Law for over 20 years. Listen to #GLJShorts to find out what our most recent articles are about and to meet the person behind the paper. Listen to #GLJSpecials to dive deeper into selected articles or for an introduction into our most recent Special Issues. Find video versions of our podcasts on our YouTube channel!
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In this week's episode we talk about a new map that shows just how successfully we immigrants are managing to take control of Sweden. We also put faces to the names of some of Sweden’s most popular brands. For Membership+ subscribers we uncork the results of a reader survey about the Swedish sense of humour. We also get into why it will no longer b…
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The Penguins' trip to Sweden did not get off to a good start, somehow getting a point, but it was an unacceptable effort. Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping the Friday afternoon game against the Nashville Predators. They talk about the 2-1 overtime loss, and how the Penguins were lucky to even get a point, as the team did not look ready to…
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We visit a quaint Dutch fishing village and attempt to unravel the mystery that unfolded there… a mystery that involved strange and curious letters and a voyage to the other side of the world. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mr-kaors-portrait Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a…
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Guest: Nora Ali, Ingrid Hofskelrud, Frida S. Klemetsrud Language: Norwegian Duration: 21:15 Redpill Linpro's DevOps Academy in Oslo is a trainee program aimed at young talents, where participants gets hands-on experience with IT infrastructure and DevOps. In the fall of 2025, the second round of the academy began. The participants Nora, Ingrid, and…
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The Penguins held their final practice before the Global Series against the Predators! Hunter and Patrick begin the show going over practice notes from their final practice before they take on the Predators at Avicii Arena in Sweden on Friday afternoon. They discuss what the Penguins have to do to get a win, and how some new line combinations could…
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In the 1920s the world was small. This was an exciting time for scientists and explorers. And among these explorers were Ted and Kemit Roosevelt who traveled to China to find a rare animal back in those days, the giant panda. Author Nathalia Holt joins us to tell this story from her new book: The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers’ Deadly …
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As the Penguins operate with an eye toward the future, the emergence of Ben Kindel, Sergei Murashov, and Harrison Brunicke, the future might be here sooner than expected. Patrick and Hunter are joined once again by a good friend of the show, Kelsey Surmacz of The Hockey News, to discuss the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins. While the team is trans…
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Lund University's Disability Support Services offer bespoke support for students with disabilities and other specific challenges to their studies, working to ensure that every aspect of your course is accessible and that you have the help and advice you need. In this episode, host Fabio Cavaliere (student worker at LU Corporate Communications) spea…
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About 100 years ago, the Great Lakes were inundated with an unwelcome visitor – the leech-like, blood-sucking, creepy-looking sea lamprey. For decades, a small governmental organization has kept the lampreys (aka Vampire Fish) in check. But now, thanks to federal budget cuts, it's not clear who will win: the Great Lakes or the sea lamprey. Read Kat…
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Can our panelists pass the vocabulary section of högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Richard Orange and James Savage. Can you tell your lenses from your lentils? Have you heard the term på måfå? And what's a show trial in Swedish? READ ALSO: SWEDISH TEST: Can you pass the vocab…
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If you’re worried about shootouts, so are the Penguins, and they’re back to practicing them again! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by discussing notes from the Penguins' first practice in Sweden, which included working on shootouts for the first time in a long time. They also look at some line combinations and what they’re expecting to see later …
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Artist and architect Danny Shaddick and the rapper Shad have known each other since high school, and they both wound up in Toronto making art together. Now, they’ve made an unusual musical robot that incorporates drums, found objects, and field recordings from around their shared city. Watch a short documentary about Danny and Shad, and listen to t…
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The Pittsburgh Penguins' struggles to win a shootout continued in New Jersey, despite a great 65-minute effort. Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping what was a great effort by the Penguins against the Devils in Newark, only to be negated by another poor effort in the shootout. Is it confidence issue for goaltender Arturs Silovs or is he just…
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We go to Tokyo, to a particular place that is both nemesis and best friend to all those procrastinators out there. (Yes, we’re looking at you :) LEARN MORE: The Manuscript Writing Cafe is open Saturdays and Sundays and you can reserve your seat online. https://koenji-sankakuchitai.blog.jp/ManuscriptWritingCafe/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp…
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#960A: These are the actual names of some of the 60 sea creatures Cara Giaimo describes in her gorgeously illustrated precious little book “Leaving the Ocean was a Mistake: Life Lessons from Sixty Sea Creatures,” from whom she has extracted great nuggets of wisdom like “Don’t let anyone tell you your relationship is weird” (White’s Seahorse), “Dres…
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#960B: Filmmaker John Semper made the charming animated tale "The Singular Affair of the Missing Ball," which delighted the NYC audience at the recent premiere of the 10th Annual NY Dog Film Festival. After decades of producing and writing shows, particularly the iconic Spiderman series, using AI was a fun artistic experiment for him. Semper discus…
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Lyllian Abrahamsson, Publisher of INNOVATE™ Stockholm, shares what inspired her to write the book and unpacks what truly makes Stockholm’s innovation ecosystem so unique — from collaboration and creativity to sustainability and inclusion. She talks about the three key factors that drive innovation, how she selected the inspiring companies, entrepre…
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In this week's episode we talk about how many people get divorced in Sweden and what the experience has been like for readers of The Local. We also look at international flights: why are there more flights than before out of Stockholm and why is it so expensive to fly from Gothenburg? Also, who are all those people in the photos in the arrivals hal…
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The Penguins surrendered yet another 3-0 lead, but this time they flipped the script and came away with two clean points! Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday edition of Locked On Penguins with a recap of the WILD Penguins vs. Capitals matchup on Thursday night when the Penguins saw another 3-0 lead slip away, but were able to rally in the third per…
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Guests: Endre Dingsør and Paal Hatledal Language: Norwegian Duration: 29:38 min In this episode, Endre Dingsør from Choose European and Redpill Linpro's Paal Hatledal discuss the importance of choosing European tech services instead of overseas providers. Investing in domestic technology not only saves money but also strengthens local competence. E…
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We’re joined by architect Natalie Battah, winner of the 1st prize in the “Museum of Emotions” competition. Natalie shares her journey from graduating at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm to working on retail and villa projects in Mallorca, and now contributing to multi-family housing in Sweden. We dive into how she views architec…
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will welcome the Washington Capitals to Pittsburgh for the first of three meetings this season on Thursday. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by previewing the matchup and what the Penguins can do to get back in the win column. They also go over some of the lineup notes for this game to discuss why so many people need to cal…
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Journalist Eliot Stein explores the tradition of the djeli – African storytellers who memorize and pass down oral histories – tracing it all the way back to the Mali Empire. Along the way, he tracked down a modern djeli, who is upholding and remixing the tradition. And he found him in an unexpected place: working in a convenience store. Hosted by S…
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Suddenly, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been bitten by the injury bug, but it presents an opportunity for one of their top prospects! Patrick and Hunter begin the show with the surprise news from Tuesday night that the Penguins put several players on injured reserve, including goaltender Tristan Jarry, which means top goaltending prospect Sergei Mur…
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A while ago, we asked you to send us stories about your collections – and we got so many great responses, that we decided to make another episode about it. Plus, we want to hear stories about the fictional places you wish were real. Tell us why this place lives in your imagination. What resonates with you about this place? And how did you discover …
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It's quiz time again in this week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers. Can our panelists pass the vocabulary section of högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and James Savage. Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sweden i…
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The Penguins played a perfect 40 minutes, then a disastrous 20 minutes, on Monday night in Toronto. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by reacting to the Penguins completely blowing a 3-0 lead to the Maple Leafs in a matter of just about 10 minutes (1:20). They get into whether or not this was a one-off or the start of a bad trend, who is to blame, …
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On the heels of the World Series, Kelly and Amanda discuss an unusual tradition in baseball: the fact that, before each game, every single ball is rubbed with mud sourced from a secret location in the Delaware River Basin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
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The Penguins had their first "bad luck" game of the season, falling to the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 over the weekend. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, and while the score made it look bad, it was more of a bad luck loss where nothing seemed to go right for the Penguins. They also talk about …
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Many major innovations and recognisable brands across numerous fields have come from research and researchers at Lund University, from the first dialysis machine and the asthma inhaler to Bluetooth, Nicorette, and Oatly. But how can students kickstart their own innovation ideas and startups, and how does Lund University support them? In this episod…
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#959A: Dr. Mark Mamula at the Yale School of Medicine is part of a team developing an immunotherapy vaccine that can cure cancer in dogs — the way it has similarly revolutionized human cancer treatment. Information about their work (with trial sites) is available at https://therajan.com/joomla/, a company that will ultimately manage this therapy.…
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Service Designern Beate Undén från AFRY Experience Studios gästar podden för att prata om spekulativ design – ett sätt att utforska framtiden genom kreativitet och fantasi. Hon berättar om projektet Värningsverket, som undersöker hur hållbar matproduktion kan se ut i Malmö år 2050, och delar sina tankar om passion, kreativitet och modet att tänka b…
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In this week's episode we talk about why Sweden is paying Somalia to accept citizens deported from Sweden and whether the political scandal is helping or hurting the government. We also explain why a lot of Swedes will be eating goose blood soup to celebrate St Martin’s Day. For Membership+ subscribers we discuss why a growing number of Swedish tow…
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The Penguins hot start to the season continued on Thursday as they beat up the Minnesota Wild 4-1! Hunter and Patrick begin the show with a massive first segment recapping the Penguins decisive victory over Minnesota. Whether it was Tristan Jarry standing tall early, Benjamin Kindel’s line dominating the Wild’s top unit, or the special teams steppi…
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Guest: Thea Stark Language: Norwegian Duration: 18:21 min Thea is a former participant in our DevOps Academy. Today, she works as a system administrator, platform engineer, and (self-proclaimed) Linux nerd. She describes her role as a bridge between development and operations. In this episode of IT Talks, Thea shares insights into her work - the hi…
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The Penguins will look to take advantage of another struggling team tonight when they head north to take on the Minnesota Wild. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at a very talented but struggling Minnesota Wild team. They discuss what has led to a slow start for the Wild, who the Penguins will need to be aware of, and who the Wild …
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There’s a mansion in New Orleans with a truly horrific past. Author Colin Dickey, who has joined us every Thursday this month, reveals the real life horrors that took place here, its once sadistic owner and its haunted reputation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal …
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When the city of Buffalo, New York invited landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted to town in the late 1860s, they were hoping he’d replicate the success of his most famous design: New York City’s Central Park. But Olmsted had other ideas. Instead of creating one centralized park, he argued, why not make Buffalo a city within a system of intercon…
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This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ poses some seriously tricky Swedish language questions. It’s time again to learn some Swedish as our panelists try their hand at the tricky vocabulary section of högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam. Host Paul O’Mahony in Stockholm is joined this week by The Local's Becky …
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The Penguins were able to snatch a point from the Philadelphia Flyers in what was one of the crazier Penguins-Flyers games in quite some time! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping a crazy Battle of Pennsylvania matchup in Philadelphia, with the Penguins falling 3-2 in the shootout. They discuss the play of goaltender Arturs Silovs, the crazy…
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The Penguins got back into the win column on Monday night with a very solid victory against St. Louis, but a big rivalry game looms! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping another solid victory by the Penguins, this time 6-3 over the St. Louis Blues. They discuss another historic milestone for captain Sidney Crosby, the play of Evgeni Malkin a…
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Guest: Vetle Hjelle and Thomas Rekdal Language: Norwegian Duration: 21:43 min In this episode, we meet Vetle, a penetration tester at Xlent, and Thomas from Redpill Linpro's CloudOps team. Together, they discuss the growing importance of IT security, as cyber-attacks happen from time to time, and demand stronger protection and awareness. What happe…
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From long flights to strenuous trips, listeners share stories about traveling with their kids for the first time. Plus, we want to hear stories about the fictional places you wish were real. Tell us why this place lives in your imagination. What resonates with you about this place? And how did you discover it? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and lea…
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The Penguins battled back from a 4-2 deficit to earn a point against Columbus, but it could be a warning sign. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing Saturday’s loss to Columbus in a shootout, and while they deserve credit for battling back, some concerning trends are potentially emerging for this Penguins team. They talk about how the eff…
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As an international Master's student, continuing on to a PhD can pose unique challenges, from finding a position to navigating the various application processes that differ between universities. In this episode, host Timothy Parker speaks to Bénédicte Anthony, a graduate of Lund University's Master's in Development Studies, who now holds a PhD posi…
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I dagens avsnitt pratar vi återbruk i byggsektorn tillsammans med byggekonom Dennis Bognar på AFRY. Vad kostar egentligen en återbrukad dörr, och varför är svaret mer komplext än man tror? Vi reder ut myterna om att allt kan återbrukas, att det är gratis och att det alltid ger stora besparingar. Dennis delar erfarenheter från riktiga projekt, hur b…
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