Best Abrar Podcasts (2026)

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AI in Job Applications: The Do’s, Don’ts, and Dealbreakers 23:55

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28d ago23:55

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How should students really be using AI when applying for jobs? In this episode of The Workshop - part of the 'From Campus to Careers' Podcast - we sit down with Joshua Honey, Lead Placement Co-Ordinator in the Careers and Placements team, to break down Aston University’s brand-new AI guidance for job applications. Josh shares his own experience wit…

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How I landed the perfect placement role at BMW | Evie Phillips 33:17

1M ago33:17

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In this episode, we chat with Evie Phillips, an Aston University student who completed a 13-month placement with BMW Financial Services UK. Evie shares her experience working on diversity and inclusion projects, leading events, and growing her professional skills - plus how Aston’s Careers and Placements Team supported her journey. About The Bluepr…

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Vision Loss - Episode 35 16:59

2M ago16:59

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In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Vision Loss which includes a discussion on Painless vs Painful Vision Loss along with interpretation of a fundoscopic image and management. We also talk about Ultrasound in the diagnosis of Vision loss with some case pictures attached. Vision loss is a favourite SAQ topic of examiners, so ensure you use this po…

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An Industry Expert's Guide to Working with Recruitment Agencies | Heather Duncan 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Thinking about using a recruitment agency to find a part-time job, placement, or graduate role - but not sure where to start? 🤔 In this episode of The Workshop - part of the From Campus to Careers Podcast by the Aston University Careers and Placements Team - we’re joined by Heather Duncan, Director at BuildForce Solutions. She shares her insider kn…

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Behind the Scenes at Aston's Biggest Careers Event: The Big Careers Fair 37:35

2M ago37:35

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We took our From Campus to Careers Podcast on the road to The Big Careers Fair, where over 70 top employers - including names like Goldman Sachs, JLR, and British Airways - came to meet Aston students. In this special episode, we chat to employers, students, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to uncover: 💬 What a Careers Fair experience is typically li…

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The Secret to Getting Noticed by Employers on LinkedIn | Nabeeda Bakali-Abrar 19:59

2M ago19:59

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Want to make your LinkedIn profile shine and get noticed by employers? 🚀 In this episode of The Workshop - part of the 'From Campus to Careers Podcast' by the Aston University Careers and Placements Team - host Andy Cooper chats with Nabeeda Bakali-Abrar, Senior Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn and Aston alumna, about how to unlock the full pot…

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Trauma in the Rural Setting - Episode 34 22:38

4M ago22:38

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In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams. We talk about the initial resuscitation, preparation and actions. We then include a bit of bread and butter MTP and throw in a discussion on how you would transport a patient like this to a major centre. We also discus briefly …

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Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy - Episode 33 21:01

6M ago21:01

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy. This is an important area of study for the Fellowship Written SAQ where the modifiers for bread and butter Resuscitation medicine is tested. Our modifier for this episode is Pregnancy. Whether you're preparing for your exams or refining your clinical practice, this epi…

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Methadone - Episode 32 20:06

9M ago20:06

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In this banger of an episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Methadone. This is an emerging public health area for emergency medicine trainees to build strong, exam-ready knowledge. In this episode, we take a focused look at methadone — covering its pharmacology, key prescribing considerations, and the management of methadone withdrawal syndrom…

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Drowning - Episode 31 26:09

10M ago26:09

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Drowning / Submersion Injury. This is something with specific Australian context, implications and data. Check out the cast notes and SAQ at https://artofemergency.com/By Art of Emergency Medicine

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Decompression Illness - Episode 30 34:17

12M ago34:17

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Welcome to our first podcast of 2025 on Dysbarism focussing on Decompression Illness. We wanted to cover this important summer topic with a deep dive on Physics and pathophysiology which will make it a lot easier to understand and score high marks on potential SAQs. As usual the accompanying SAQ document has potential questions that could be asked …

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BRASH Syndrome - Episode 29 20:55

1y ago20:55

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This final episode of 2024, we go into Xmas and New Year with a bang and discuss an important clinical presentation with a unique pathophysiology. Treating the presenting features with the usual protocols may actually be counterproductive here. Prompt diagnosis and recognition leads to a positive outcome for the patient in the emergency department …

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Paediatric Anaemia - Episode 28 17:08

1y ago17:08

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In this episode, we cover a common ailment but with a paediatric qualifier - iron deficiency anaemia in a child. We discuss what the red flags are for a child needing admission for anaemia (not what you would think) and differentials along with investigations. Go to https://artofemergency.com/ for the SAQ and cast notes.…

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Psychogenic Seizures - Episode 27 23:24

1y ago23:24

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A highly relevant cast on a potential exam SAQ very relevant to the ED Physician. How do you feel about such a patient? What are the distinguishing features from this compared to epileptic seizures? How do you assess and manage this condition? We delve into this and more in this cast that will elevate your exam prowess for the fellowship written an…

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Orbital Compartment Syndrome - Episode 26 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

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Today's cast is a short and sweet discussion on an exam question regarding Orbital compartment syndrome that was written by our podcast host. This is a recurrently examined topic in both written and osce exams in the ACEM fellowship exams. Please check out the relevant SAQ on artofemergency.com

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Haematological Malignancy Part 2 - Episode 25 19:15

1+ y ago19:15

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Here we discuss the administration and logistical challenges faced by a Rural Emergency department in a question and answer table format for the same clinical scenario as Cast 24 - Haematological Malignancy. For the Cast Notes go to artofemergency.com

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Haematological Malignancy Part 1 - Episode 24 26:04

2y ago26:04

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We discuss a question here on a patient presenting with a Haematological Malignancy delving into the differentials and their aetiologies (more possible questions and answers revealed in the SAQ document), clinical features, CXR and CT interpretation along with complications. Please follow the link to the SAQ on www.artofemergency.com.…

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Postpartum Psychosis - Episode 23 19:12

2y ago19:12

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In this episode, Kishan and I are back with a bang - a lot has happened over the last 12 months. We discuss an SAQ on a special situation / complex case of Postpartum Psychosis. This is designed to have 3 sub-questions totalling 12 marks. We begin with identifying features on history followed by specific examination and management options. This typ…

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Cord Syndromes - Episode 22 17:39

4y ago17:39

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We discuss a potential question here on Cord Syndromes delving into the different types of syndromes and their aetiologies (more possible answers revealed in the SAQ document), clinical features and prognosis. We then progress potential questions into neurogenic vs spinal shock along with management of one such critically unwell patient. The SAQ st…

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Navalayo Osembo - Creating the Kenyan Running Shoe (Enda) 52:53

4y ago52:53

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New York Marathon...Boston Marathon...London Marathon...Tokyo Marathon...you name it! It seems every year, no matter the city, it’s a Kenyan runner bringing home first place. And that’s because, well…Kenyans are really, really good long distance runners. And as we’ll hear in this episode, it’s because…yes…the high altitudes, but also because runnin…

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Ahmad Yousry - Delivering Groceries in Cairo in Under 20 Minutes (Rabbit) 38:22

4y ago38:22

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All right. I know what you’re thinking. Another grocery delivery app? I mean...come on! DoorDash, Seamless, Instashop, Instacart, Talabat, Swiggy, UberEats, Delivery Hero…man...wherever you are in the world, chances are you can order your groceries from home, at the click of a button. But it’s not just the app store where we’re…drowning in grocery …

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Abrar Bajwa - Revolutionizing the Agricultural Supply Chain in Pakistan (Tazah) 51:40

4y ago51:40

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Let's start with some pretty staggering statistics: About 22-25% of Pakistan’s GDP comes from agriculture. That makes it - depending on how you measure it - an industry worth between $60 and $100 BILLION. 40-45% of Pakistan’s eligible workforce works in the agriculture industry…from farming, to trading, to transportation & logistics. That’s nearly …

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Stoic Bliss Interview with Art Money Entertainment 1:26:36

4y ago1:26:36

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All of Stoic Bliss members sits down with Art Money Entertainment to discuss their musical journey as well as current status of their group and new music! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicbliss/support

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Stoic Bliss Interviews with Abrar Bhai 16:50

4y ago16:50

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Stoic Bliss sits down with Queens' own Abrar Bhai and discusses the history of SB as well as new music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicbliss/support

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Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter 24:24

4y ago24:24

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This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market. To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our…

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Workshop Series: A deep dive into CVs and best practice when creating your own 38:52

4y ago38:52

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In the first episode of our workshop mini-series, we take a deep dive into the world of CVs. Starting with the basics, we discuss what a CV is and why it's important to have one. We also chat about the various types of CVs, as well as best practices around creating your own CV for a particular role, employer or industry. For more advice on CVs, vis…

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Denise Sandquist - The Hottest Dating App in Vietnam (Fika) 54:06

4y ago54:06

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There are stories. And then there are stories. And for Denise Sandquist, her story could - and should - be chronicled in a movie. We start with Denise's "gap year" -- that is, the year some 18-year-olds spend between graduating high school and starting university. Most backpack Europe or Southeast Asia...or volunteer...or intern. But Denise? Her ga…

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Roland Ros - Building the 'Disneyland of Social Media' in the Philippines (Kumu) 1:05:25

4y ago1:05:25

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The BRICS. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. For much of the 2010s, if you were to ask any global investor or geopolitical pundit what the hottest emerging markets were, they’d likely point to one of these BRICS countries. More recently, countries with big, young populations like Egypt, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Vietnam have caught inv…

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Sharing your disability with an employer 24:38

4y ago24:38

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In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Leonard Cheshire Change100 scheme, who shares some valuable insights on how best to approach sharing your disability with an employer. We also chat about the Change100 scheme and how their internship opportunities can be of great benefit to students and graduates. Links mentioned in the epi…

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Michael Khoi - 'Buy Now, Pay Later' in Central Asia and the Levant (ZoodPay) 47:00

4y ago47:00

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Four letters: BNPL Buy now, pay later. It’s all the craze these days. Square, for example, just announced plans to buy the Australian BNPL company Afterpay for...get this: 29 BILLION dollars. On the side of the equator, Swedish BNPL player Klarna raised $639 million in their recent round at a $45.6 BILLION dollar valuation….and the US based BNPL Af…

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Nelly Diop - Buying Bitcoin in Africa (Ejara) 1:04:52

4y ago1:04:52

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It was 1994. Nelly Diop was a little girl living in Dawala, Cameroon - when all of a sudden, at the drop of a dime, France devalued the CFA franc -- the currency used by more than a dozen of its former African colonies. What’d that mean? Well, in countries like Gabon, Chad, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and many others -- just like that, over nig…

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Ismael Belkhayat - Building a Super-App for French-Speaking Africa (Chari) 1:02:33

4+ y ago1:02:33

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It started as a frustrating day at a small 'mom and pop' grocery store in Casablanca, Morocco. Ismael was busy buying a carton of milk until the store's shopkeeper had to turn around and take delivery from his Coca-Cola supplier, leaving Ismael to wait idly by, in line...milk-in-hand. "One minute," the shopkeeper said. But one minute became ten min…

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How to engage with employers at virtual events feat. GSK 19:36

4+ y ago19:36

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Joining us on today's episode is our very own careers consultant, Samira. Together, we quizzed our special guest, Josh on how students should approach engaging with employers at virtual events. Josh works in the early talent recruitment team at GlaxoSmithKline and offers up some invaluable insights on how best to impress employers at virtual career…

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Making the best start to your first year at Aston 22:08

4+ y ago22:08

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We're back for the new academic year! This episode is perfect for any first year students just starting their journey at Aston. During the episode, we chat about all things Careers and Placements, as well as doing some myth-busting of common perceptions around careers. All of the links to resources we mention in the episode can be found here: Caree…

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Carlos Andrade - Healthy Ghost Kitchens in Peru and Abroad (Manzana Verde) 31:11

4+ y ago31:11

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It was 2014. Carlos Andrade had just gotten his degree in Mechanical Engineering and was ready to start a demanding, yet lucrative career as an engineer in Peru. And after accepting his first job offer, a routine medical exam revealed something Carlos had never expected -- especially at the age of 23. He had cancer. So Carlos, for the time being, c…

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Dermatology - Episode 21 23:28

4+ y ago23:28

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Here we discuss a Dermatology SAQ with a difference. Starting with an image description and differential diagnoses, we enter into DRESS (Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms). How would you differentiate between DRESS and SJS/TENS? How do you assess and manage an entity like this? And what do you do when a patient with a rash deter…

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Javad Rezabaksh - Bringing Afghan Emeralds to the World (Silk Road Heart Gem Lab) 31:41

4+ y ago31:41

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In 1991, as an 8-year-old boy, Javad Rezabaksh and his family fled Afghanistan for Iran during the Afghan Civil War. 20 years later, in 2011, Javad returned to open his own small-scale gemstone cutting factory, where he trained countless Afghans - mostly women - to both identify and polish gemstones, especially emeralds. Why gemstones you ask? It’s…

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Bara Wahbeh - Building Toilets for Refugee Camps and the 'Global South' (Akyas Sanitation) 1:01:26

4+ y ago1:01:26

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Around 800 million people worldwide don't have access to a toilet. That means over 800 million people - everyday - are defecating wherever they can: behind a bush, on the side of a road, in a hole, or walking what could be miles and miles just to find the nearest toilet. The problem gets worse (much worse) in densely populated areas, such as refuge…

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Jude Celiscar - Engaging the Diaspora in Haiti (Goodoo) 48:05

4+ y ago48:05

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Population of Haiti: ~11.5 million Number of Haitians living abroad: between 2 and 3 million Known as the 'Haitian Diaspora', around 20% of Haitians have migrated ... outside of Haiti, to the likes of the US, the Dominican Republic, Canada, and throughout South America. And unfortunately, it's quite understandable. Plagued for centuries by foreign …

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Giorgi Tsurtsumia - Enabling E-Commerce in the Post-Soviet States: (PAYZE) 34:27

4+ y ago34:27

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E-commerce is already a USD$5 trillion market. The likes of PayPal, Stripe, and many others have helped the global e-commerce space grow exponentially, serving effectively as the payment bridge between consumers and online retailers. Whilst e-commerce has boomed in the US, China, and throughout Europe and India, there's one area of the world that h…

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Melina Cruz Villafaña - Creating a 'Clean' Marketplace in Mexico (Homely) 43:44

4+ y ago43:44

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In 2015, the minimum wage in Mexico was $4. No, not per hour. Per day. So when Melina Cruz Villafaña met Fernanda, an office cleaner, she learned of the harsh schedules that millions of Mexican women have every day: 1. wake up at 5am 2. commute three hours to Mexico City, the capital 3. clean officespaces or homes for an entire day 4. commute three…

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Dr. Ismail Badjie - Modernizing Healthcare in The Gambia: (InnovaRX Global) 47:46

4+ y ago47:46

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1 in 10,000: The physician to person ratio in The Gambia, one of the lowest in the world. 4%: The percentage of Gambians that has health insurance. ~USD$0.50: The cost to visit a public hospital in The Gambia. USD$1 billion: The size of the counterfit and sub-standard medication market in Sub-Saharan Africa. Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa is ridd…

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Careers in Focus: Careers in Enterprise with Adil Delwar 24:34

4+ y ago24:34

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In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Adil Delwar. Adil helps unpack what a career as an entrepreneur really looks like, talking about some of the challenges it presents, as well as parts of it he loves. If you're thinking about exploring starting your own business, this episode is a must-listen! Find Adil on LinkedIn Find out about Palm L…

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Careers in Focus: Research Careers with Panashe Kativu 21:09

4+ y ago21:09

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In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Panashe Kativu. She helps unpack what a career in research really looks like, talking about some of the challenges it presents, as well as the parts of it she loves. If you're thinking about exploring research as an option after you graduate, make sure you give this episode a listen. Find Panashe on Li…

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Careers in Focus: Consultancy Careers with Aaisha Begum 21:46

4+ y ago21:46

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In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Aaisha Begum. She helps unpack what a career in consultancy really looks like, talking about some of the challenges the role presents, as well as parts of the role she loves. If you're thinking about exploring a graduate role in consultancy, make sure you give this episode a listen. Find Aaisha Begum o…

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Careers in Focus: Business Analyst with Pakhi Sharma 25:16

4+ y ago25:16

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In this episode, we're joined by Aston Alumni, Pakhi Sharma. She helps unpack what a career as a business analyst really looks like, talking about some of the challenges the role presents, as well as parts of the role she loves. If you're thinking about exploring a graduate role in business analysis, make sure you give this episode a listen. Find P…

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Eja Batbold - Disrupting Education in Mongolia (TomYo) 36:01

4+ y ago36:01

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In 2019, when Eja Batbold posted on Facebook that she'd be launching a platform that would help Mongolian students access study abroad opportunities, she got over 1,000 downloads in the first day. She knew she was on to something. Less than 2 years later, what started as a 'side gig' has turned into TomYo (meaning formula in Mongolian), which now w…

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Erickson Mvezi - Delivering On Demand in Angola (Tupuca) 39:19

4+ y ago39:19

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In 2014, Erickson Mvezi, as an MBA student, decided to pitch to his class the idea of bringing the first delivery-on-demand concept to his home country: Angola. Think: Deliveroo, GrubHub, Door Dash, etc ... but for southern Africa. At first, his classmates laughed at him. Now, seven years later, his idea for a school project has evolved into the wi…

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Trailer - Not From Silicon Valley 1:07

4+ y ago1:07

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An online payments system in Nepal. A cybersecurity business in Kazakhstan. A food-delivery operation in Angola. Founders from emerging and frontier markets face unique challenges when starting and scaling their businesses. These are their stories.

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Resource Limited Settings - Part 2 - Episode 20 31:31

4+ y ago31:31

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In part 2 of our discussion with FACEM Dr. Jonathan Henry and his experience in a resource limited setting in Vanuatu, we cover ways one can advocate for patients both clinically as well as health promotion, barriers to care and social determinants of health using examples. We go through some amazing tips, tricks and hacks that he has picked up dur…