In this podcast we discuss the experiences of writing and subsequently winning a highly prestigious and competitive Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence with key members of the successful Liverpool Online team who won in 2024. Lisa Day, Lynn Evans and Sue Bolt reflect on the process of applying for the award and the value of collaborative working. Guests:

Lisa Day, Lynn Evans, and Sue Bolt are part of the 15-member Liverpool Online team who recently won the coveted Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. The award celebrated the project which unites academics, professional staff, and student representatives, behind a shared mission to extend the University of Liverpool’s global impact by delivering transformative educational experiences and outcomes for their worldwide community of online students

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this podcast we discuss how authenticity can radically change the culture of an organisation.

Guest David Hadley CEO of NMC Healthcare

David Hadley is a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, and serves as the CEO of NMC Healthcare.

Before joining NMC Healthcare, David built a distinguished 30-year career at Mediclinic International, of which 13 years were spent as the CEO of Mediclinic Middle East. David was instrumental in leading the company's growth and expansion into the GCC region. His extensive experience and leadership skills have made him a respected authority within the healthcare sector across the region.

In addition to his role at NMC Healthcare, David also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Magrabi Hospitals Group, further demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare standards and services.

David completed his undergraduate commerce degree in South Africa, balancing his academic pursuits with professional responsibilities. He went on to earn a Master's in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Liverpool and attended the prestigious Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme in June 2022.

As a dedicated and passionate leader, David Hadley continues to make a significant impact on the healthcare sector and strives to deliver exceptional patient care and services in the region.

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this podcast we discuss the concept of servant leadership and how it leads to great things in individuals and teams.

Guest Hans Brown – Executive Platform Owner, BNY Mellon and University of Liverpool Alumnus

Hans Brown has worked for BNY Mellon in Europe, APAC and North America. Hans has held several senior roles at BNY Mellon including Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology for Corporate Trust and Depository Receipts: CIO of Corporate Engineering and the Global Head of Strategic Partnership s and Innovation. Hans grew up in Liverpool and is a proud alumnus of the University having studied Civil and Structural Engineering.

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Reading List

• Simon Sinek, Start with Why

• Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard And Renee Broadwell

In this podcast myself and guest host Alison Fernandes we chat with Chiedza Ikpeh about black history month and the importance of creating space for dialogue on the subject.

Guest Chiedza Ikpeh Chiedza is a Consultant, Speaker, and Co-Founder of the RARA Education Project CIC; her expertise as an EDI consultant, PhD researcher in Education Studies, and Multi-Academy Trust Trustee Director prioritises the advancement of race equity across the education landscape and beyond. Chiedza’s academic background includes a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Human Resource Management, and a PGCE in Secondary Education. Her current PhD research examines the barriers and enablers impacting the career progression of Black women teachers across the UK, with aims of identifying intersectional actions and interventions towards widening the participation of Black women across the secondary education space.

Guest Host:

Alison Fernandes is the Events Coordinator for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network and a Learning & Teaching Support Officer in the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures.

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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