Developing Practice - University of Liverpool

In this podcast we hear about Paul’s latest thinking around how Nudge Theory can be used in learning & development. People Alchemy’s founder and CEO is Paul Matthews. Paul’s key skill is in making the ideas come alive with stories and making sure his listeners receive practical tools and tips to take away and implement. He excels at reducing complex theory down to simple concepts and then articulating these in a way that everyone can understand, and more importantly, use to get better results for themselves and their organisations. Paul is a regular speaker at HR and L&D events and exhibitions covering a wide variety of topics; especially informal learning, learning transfer, performance consultancy, and how Learning & Development can help businesses achieve their targets. He is also invited to speak on management and leadership, and how they impact on capability and performance at work. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool.  The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices.  The podcast hosts Matt Davis and Alex Owen are based in the Academy.  Matt is an Organisational Developer and Alex is an Academic Developer.  To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List: https://rl.talis.com/3/liverpool/lists/7CAED93D-01E3-077F-01B8-72B27A00F8F2.html?lang=en-US&login=1#c066d080-8bf0-4167-ad49-10aff42ad731 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Sue Beckingham and Peter Hartley about the future of GenAI in Higher Education. Sue Beckingham is an Associate Professor, National Teaching Fellow and Learning and Teaching Lead in Computing at Sheffield Hallam University. She is also a Certified Management and Business Educator, a Senior Fellow of the HEA, a Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association, and a Visiting Fellow at Edge Hill University. Her research interests include social media for learning and the use of technology to enhance active learning and teaching; and has published and presented this work nationally and internationally as an invited keynote speaker. She is a co-founder of the international #LTHEchat 'Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Twitter Chat'. Now based in Scotland, Peter Hartley is freelance Higher Education Consultant, and Visiting Professor at Edge Hill University, following previous roles as Professor of Education Development at Bradford and Professor of Communication at Sheffield Hallam. As National Teaching Fellow since 2000, he has promoted new technology across higher and further education, and his current projects include programme assessment, group communication, visual thinking, and the educational applications of Generative AI. His most recent publication is co-editor of the new SEDA/Routledge text on Using Generative AI effectively in Higher Education (June, 2024). The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠ Recommended Reading: Beckingham, S., Lawrence, J., Powell, S. and Hartley, P.  (2024) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education. Routledge. Chan, C.K.Y. and Collotron, T. (2024) Generative AI in Higher Education: The ChatGPT Effect. Routledge. Furze, L. (2024) Practical AI Strategies: Engaging with Generative AI in Education. Amba Press. Marr, B. (2024) Generative AI in Practice: 100+ amazing ways generative artificial intelligence is changing business and society. Wiley. Mollick, E. (2024) Co-intelligence: Living and working with AI. WHAllen. Wolfram, S. (2023) What is ChatGPT doing and why does it work . Wolfram Media Inc. Jisc (2024)) Student perceptions of generative AI. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/student-perceptions-of-generative-ai

In this making an impact special for 2024 we chat with Cat and Alison about how to get your research the audience it deserves. Guests Alison is Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She has 16 years' PR experience. She joined the University of Liverpool in March 2023 and before that worked in a range of organisations across Merseyside, including Tate Liverpool. With an in-house and agency background, she has worked in a variety of sectors including arts & culture, local authority, retail and charity. Cat is Media Relations Manager for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Cat gained her PhD in the Department of Communication and Media from the University of Liverpool in 2019 and has more than a decade of experience of working in media relations across a range of sectors including politics, policing and higher education. Guest Host Sarah Boardman (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and a 2nd year PhD student in Infection Neuroscience. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this making an impact special for 2024 we chat with Tina about crafting effective outreach strategies to navigate and excel in your academic or non-academic career. Guest Tina Persson, Ph.D., is a Career & Leadership Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur whose creativity, confidence, and tenacity have earned her a reputation as a dynamic leader. She is also a sought-after speaker who has had the opportunity to facilitate workshops and seminars that provide advocacy to Ph.D. professionals and early-career researchers alike. A successful businesswoman with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, she proudly serves as the Founder of Passage2Pro AB, Aptahem AB, a biotech start-up, featured in over 20 scientific publications, inventor of 2 scientific patents, and the host of the Ph.D. Career Stories podcast. After spending nearly two decades in academia, Tina entered the staffing industry, where she gained eight years of expertise working as a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer. Strategically combining her multifaceted experience, she empowers researchers to pave their way to a smooth transition from the academic world to a fulfilling business-driven career. She has assisted hundreds of researchers across Sweden and worldwide in launching new careers. When she isn't coaching, you can find this passionate professional working in the CrossFit gym; before that, she was a Fitness Instructor at the LesMills Concept.  Guest Host Izzy Kevan (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and a first year PhD student investigating the role of microbiome in nutricosmetic induced changes in wellbeing and cortical activity. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Reading:·         Webpage – www.passage2pro.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipcoachtinapersson/ Podcast – www.phdcareerstories.com My Career Book - https://www.passage2pro.com/order-book

In this making an impact special for 2024 myself and guest host Sarah Ellis the PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead chat with Alice about the challenges of reproducibility in research and how to enhance the impact of research by promoting open research practices. Guest Dr Alice Howarth (she/her) completed her PhD in cellular and molecular physiology in 2016 before working in several post-doc posts at the University of Liverpool. Now she works with the UK Reproducibility Network at the University of Liverpool to improve research culture and open and transparent research practices.   Guest Host Sarah Ellis (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and the recipient of Newton Bequest Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. Her current thesis working title is ‘Lexical Metamorphism of the Picaresque: Mapping Crisis, Criminality and the Castilian Question through its Evolving Identity’. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠ Recommended Reading: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/library/research-data-management/essentials/data-protection-and-reproducibility/ https://www.ukrn.org/open-research-programme/ https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-research/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0021

In this podcast we chat with Catherine about her motivation to set up a new women’s network at the University of Liverpool and what that looks like in practice. Guest background Catherine Durose is Professor of Public Policy and has been Co-Director of the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place since 2022. Catherine is an established institutional leader on equality, diversity and inclusion, and is convenor of Women@Liverpool a staff equality network by and for academic women. She acts as a mentor to early career researchers across a range of initiatives. Catherine loves running and hiking, her 2023 obsession is the podcast about old books, Backlisted. She lives in Manchester with her young daughter. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠ Recommended Reading: Using Wikipedia to champion equality with Dr Jess Wade - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/l96XfOZbqHb

In this podcast we chat with Charlie Reis, about his experience of using Ai in Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Charlie Reis is Director of the Educational Development Unit for Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. His role is to support staff to improve the student learning experience through all EA/AdvanceHE related initiatives, mainly directing and delivering the PGCert as well as ensuring that it is a model of pedagogy for staff. He also contributes to the realisation of the University’s strategic objectives in terms of learning and teaching and does much work with communities of practice and educational leadership. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠ and music from ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

In this special podcast episode recorded live at the University of Liverpool's first ever Change Symposium,  we chat with Dominic Ventre, Emma Carter-Brown and Jennifer Davies about the key elements to creating sustainable change. Dominic Ventre is an experienced professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in Higher Education. His expertise lies in enhancing the student experience and providing support across various professional services and academic departments. Dominic has successfully contributed to projects like the Student Records System and Student Data Systems Programmes, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges and large change programmes. Dominic is committed to improving staff and student experiences using digital tools to support student success and making a positive impact on students and staff.   Emma Carter-Brown is Head of Education and Student Experience for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and has been working at UoL for 6 years. Prior to that, she spent 9 years at the University of Manchester, ultimately as Deputy Head of Operations and Head of Admissions of a school. She switched to a career in HE management mid-career, starting as an administrative assistant at the University of Salford, after almost a decade of Customer Service leadership in the private sector. She is particularly passionate about student welfare and support, and her guilty pleasure is regulatory compliance. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ References: Rogers, E.M. (2003) Diffusion of innovations / Everett M. Rogers. 5th ed. New York: Free Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uc7yZH6eU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCRNZe0tNDs&t=45s https://www.amazon.co.uk/7Cs-Consulting-Mick-Cope/dp/0273645110 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Kate about neurodivergence and the importance of understanding this is relation to supporting learners. As an educational developer, Kate’s work centres around curriculum enhancement, with an increasing focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the curriculum. Kate sits on the University's Culture and Student Experience Subgroup, working towards achieving the Race Equality Charter. She supports processes such as Periodic Review, new module/programme development, and TESTA, both via active involvement in existing processes and through developmental work on the curriculum processes themselves. Kate supports educational innovation and best practice through research and dissemination via: events, communities of practice, case studies, workshops, and guidance material, and, together with Professor Gita Sedghi, Dr Zainab Hussain and Dr Monica Chavez, with input from UoL staff and students, co-created the University's Inclusive Curriculum Tool. Kate recently ran an Inclusive Curriculum workshop at AdvanceHE's EDI 2023 Conference with colleagues Laura Blundell, David Watson, and Student Presenter Duong Tran. She contributes to UoL committees, working groups, and task and finish groups as requested. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading list for UoL staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Iwan about his new role as Head of Careers and Employability at the University of Liverpool and the vision he has to develop the service over the coming years. As the Director of Careers and Employability, Iwan provides the strategic leadership and vision for an inclusive, impactful and digitally-enabled careers offer at the University of Liverpool. The aim is to develop a fully embedded employability vision that supports all students through their curriculum; to create an exciting and impactful extracurricular offer that engages students, encouraging them to try new things and make positive connections; and to create an open, friendly and accessible space for all students to easily benefit from expert careers support in our sector-leading Career Studio, staffed by our own amazing student Career Coaches.  Previous roles include working as an Employability Business Partner (and Careers Adviser!) at The University of Liverpool and Careers Adviser at Liverpool Hope University offering expert advice and guidance to students and graduates. Prior to this, Iwan has 10 years experience working with primary, secondary and post-16 FE children and young people in a range of settings including formal educational environments as well as community-based outreach. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Sophie about how to get creative with your evaluation techniques and ways to ensure you can evidence and evaluate the impact that is embedded throughout your research projects. Dr Sophie Morris has over 10 years of experience in public engagement and is an accredited educator in the higher education sector. After completing a PhD in Cancer Immunotherapies Sophie went on to develop her skills in science communication, public engagement and research impact in various roles. Current work includes public engagement consultancy projects and designing and delivering public engagement training for different organisations across the UK and beyond. Sophie also works as an independent evaluator for Universities and third sector organisations. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Jo Meehan about delivering impactful research with public and third sector organisations, and creating a ‘Golden Thread’ between academic research and its real-world impacts. Professor Meehan's research centres on modern slavery in supply chains, social value in public procurement, and corporate power. Her work explores the commercial practices that allow social inequalities and environmental harm to persist, and crucially, what might be done to enable systemic change. Her work has won numerous international awards and she has been described in the business press as “one of the UK’s most influential procurement academics”. Jo is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and she leads on the journal’s ’business-not-as-usual’ research. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Making an Impact 2023 special podcast, we chat with Elizabeth and Caroline about becoming confident in talking to non-academic partners about your research to enable business and industry collaborations. Elizabeth is a coach and consultant with over 15 years' experience in researcher development. Her main focus is on academic leadership / career coaching and research culture. She has also worked as an innovation consultant, brokering partnerships between large engineering companies and SMEs or researchers, and as an analytical chemist in the Pharma industry. Elizabeth brings a strong understanding of how support and interventions at individual, team and organisational level can help to embed a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, where people can grow and develop. Caroline gained her twenty years’ experience facilitating teams and delivering skills training whilst working in academia, bioscience, educational charity and hi-tech sectors. Caroline started her 'entrepreneurial adventure' in 2011 as Broad Associates Ltd delivering interactive workshops that develop communication and collaboration skills. Caroline also works with businesses providing process improvement and knowledge management consultancy. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Tim about his recent start as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Liverpool and his thoughts about leading strategy development. Professor Tim Jones has recently taken up the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool.  He joins Liverpool from the University of Birmingham where he has held the post of Provost and Vice-Principal since September 2016, leading several, strategically important institutional projects, most notably the establishment of the University of Birmingham Dubai including a new state-of-the-art campus which opened in 2022, and the development of the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus. His current portfolio includes a range of other strategic responsibilities including annual planning, capital planning, regional engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Warren about his recent Learning and Teaching Fellowship awarded for his innovative development of stress busting workshops to support student wellbeing. Warren Donnellan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. Warren’s teaching and research focuses on lifespan psychology, with a particular focus on resilience and dementia care. He has built a strong reputation for providing outstanding pastoral support for students. This culminated in him recently being awarded a Learning, Teaching and Student Experience team Award and a prestigious Learning and Teaching Fellowship. He is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we discuss Raheela, Melody, Eleanor and Wajeeha’s work that explores how we identify the blind spots in EDI efforts to more effectively support academics sitting at the intersection of minority identities. Dr Wajeeha Aziz is a senior Lecturer in the Department of Medical Education in Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) at the University of Sussex. She is a medical doctor and involved in teaching and leading postgraduate taught courses at BSMS. Having worked previously as research fellow , Wajeeha has vast experience in life science research and has published in several peer reviewed journals in the field of Neuroscience. Her current research and scholarship explore co-designing inclusive curriculum, de-colonising medical education and enhancing student experience through active engagement. Wajeeha is EDI and inclusive curriculum lead for postgraduate taught courses at BSMS. Dr Raheela Awais is a Lecturer and programme director of the integrated master’s in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool. She is also a deputy chair of the University’s Race Equality Charter -Self Assessment team. Born in Pakistan and obtained her doctorate from Japan, Raheela brings her multicultural experience to embed diversity and inclusivity in students’ learning experience which are reflected in her novel assessment methods, PGR training framework for inclusive laboratory-based teaching, student-staff partnership etc. She has received several University and Faculty awards in recognition of her contributions. Raheela has a professional interest in engaging regional health and industrial partners to develop personalized placement opportunities to enable students to gain work experience who normally struggle to access such placement settings. She has received internal and external funding to work in partnership with students to explore if the principles of EDI are reflected in our curriculum. As a Deputy chair of REC-SAT she advocates the importance of exploring the intersection of minority-racialized identities to promote a truly inclusive culture. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Russell about his work as a resilience coach and the dangers of burnout. Russell Harvey has had a 20+ year career in Learning, Leadership and Organisational Development and has specialised around Resilience and VUCA for the past 15 years. One of the dimensions of Resilience is “Purpose” and Russell’s is “to positively affect 100 000 people by the year 2025.” Russell has had permanent roles in the Public, Private and Mutual Sectors, across a broad spectrum of industries and describes himself as a Facilitator and Coach. He supports leaders who feel like they are wading through treacle to rediscover their mojo. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Guest Website Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Roma about her inspirational engineering career and how this has developed into becoming an author and broadcaster. We ask Roma what she’s learnt about dealing with professional and personal pressures and challenges, and how she is now inspiring future generations. Roma Agrawal MBE is an award-winning engineer, author and broadcaster. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers - including The Shard - she has left an indelible mark on London's landscape during her 15 year career in construction. Roma is an inspiring promoter of engineering and technical careers to young people, particularly under-represented groups. As an engineering story-teller, Roma presents documentaries, hosts the podcast Building Stories and has written several books. Her first book Built: The Hidden Stories Behind our Structures was published to glowing reviews in 2018 and her children's book ‘How Was That Built?’, the stories behind awesome structures, was published in 2022. Her new book ‘Nuts and Bolts – small inventions that changed the world (in a big way)’, explores seven building-blocks of engineering that have come to underpin the world: the nail, spring, wheel, lens, magnet, string and pump. Roma examines how these inventions have led to more intricate technologies, from dishwashers to spacesuits to breast pumps. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Guest Website Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Matt about his role as Chair of the University’s Education for Sustainable Development working group and how the working group is supporting colleagues from across the University of Liverpool to embed sustainability within their curriculum. Matt Murphy is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering Design, and Director of Education, in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is a metallurgist by background, with a PhD and 12-year technical research career in the additive manufacture (3D printing) of metals. For the last 14 years Matt has concentrated primarily on learning & teaching, and has held several leadership positions in the School of Engineering with special responsibility for curricular and pedagogic reform. Matt teaches a range of courses in design, materials science & manufacturing, but most enjoys leading the group design project modules. He establishes and supervises a broad range of student projects in fields such as energy from waste; urban farming; sustainable energy & transport; veterinary healthcare; circular economy; and the hyperlocal recycling of thermoplastics. In recent years Matt has focused on developing authentic learning and assessment experiences, in partnership with industry, that seek to replicate professional practice within undergraduate programmes. Matt is Chair of the University Education for Sustainable Development Working Group; has been a collaborator in the CDIO Initiative (cdio.org) for 16 years, and a member of its International Governing Council for 12 years. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, about leading a UK Higher Education Institution through a time of significant change. Professor Dame Janet Beer is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, having formerly been Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University. She was awarded a Damehood for services to higher education and equality and diversity in the New Year’s Honours list 2018. Janet is a member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council and chairs its Assurance Board. She is a member of the boards of Universities UK, the Russell Group, N8 Research Partnership and the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit. She took up a three-year term of office as the International Policy Lead for Universities UK in August 2020. Janet is a member of the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter Board, Sciontec Board and the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board. She has an established record of research and scholarship in late nineteenth and early twentieth century American literature and culture. The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com