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Engineering Matters#317 Human Factors, Human Error, and Safety by DesignWhen we search for causes of accidents, we often assume a binary: either mechanical failure, or human error, were to blame, and we must pick between them. But labelling an accident as caused by human error doesn’t teach us anything. It makes no effort to understand what caused people to make the decisions they did. From aviation and healthcare to energy and defense, understanding how people interact with complex systems is key to improving safety, efficiency, and decision-making.
At the most recent annual Thomas Hawksley lecture, organised by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Professor Sarah Sharples, th...2025-02-2028 min
Conversations to Connect#21. Tuning in for Connection: How Prison Radio Association connects, inspires and empowers prisonersOn today’s episode, I am joined by Sarah Taylor, Research and Evaluation Manager at the Prison Radio Association (PRA). Founded in 2006, PRA is a UK charity that operates National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station dedicated to individuals in prison. Broadcasting 24/7, National Prison Radio plays a crucial role in supporting incarcerated individuals, contributing to efforts to reduce reoffending. PRA’s team of radio professionals collaborates with prisoners to create inspirational, informative programs that engage listeners in meaningful activities and discussions, ultimately enhancing their chances of living crime-free lives. PRA also produces several podcasts available on major...2024-10-3138 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastSarah Stacey and Humphrey Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show PodcastSarah Stacey is one of the most knowledgeable and connected journalists in the field of health and well-being. Back in the 1990s, she detected a paradigm shift in healthcare toward lifestyle, nutrition and generally healthier living that prevented sickness rather than tackle it once it took grip. First at the Telegraph, as long-time health editor of the Mail-on-Sunday and at the Express, Sarah reported on how patients’ health concerns were often triggered by non-medical factors; housing, debt, loneliness, anxiety, lack of exercise, poor diet and as one doctor put it ‘joylessness’. In 1994, she became the first chair of the Guild of Heal...2024-08-2159 min
The Stumble ForwardSarah HarmerSarah Harmer is a Juno award winning, platinum and gold selling singer, songwriter and environmental activist. Sarah’s unmistakable voice and flowing melodic style has lifted her to icon status in Canada. Her years of tireless activism have been nationally recognized and her perseverance has resulted in positive outcomes for many of the cases she’s been involved in. I’m very honoured and grateful to be able to chat with her today.More Sarah HarmerFacebook / Instagram / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast h...2024-03-071h 01
Music BuddyYvonne Matsell - The Queen of Queen StreetYvonne Matsell is a celebrated music booker and long-time friend of the Canadian indie music scene. As the live music talent buyer for clubs like Ultrasound, Ted's Wrecking Yard, The Horseshoe Tavern and The Reverb Room, Yvonne gave countless indie bands their first decent gigs, and watched as many of them went on to become success stories and musical household names. Just a few of the bands and artists that flourished as a result of Yvonne's magic touch include: Skydiggers, Lowest of the Low, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies, Headstones, Matt Mays, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, Feist, and Broken...2024-02-281h 12The Stumble ForwardSarah SleanSarah Slean is a Juno and Gemini award nominated artist who's many artistic pursuits include songwriting, singing with orchestras, painting, film and television scoring, musical theatre composition, string arranging as well as a recent masters accomplishment, not to mention being a mother. I'm lucky to call Sarah a friend and collaborator. She's one of the smartest people I know and is somebody that can be relied upon for big thinking and deep, internal, self exploration. More Sarah Slean: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a con...2023-10-2656 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastSarah Bax Horton and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Conversations PodcastIn early 2017, Sarah Bax Horton made the chance discovery through family history research that her great-great grandfather was a Metropolitan Police sergeant who worked on the Jack the Ripper case. This discovery inspired her to write a book in his honour, based on a theory dating from the time of the murders.
In the early 20th century, CID Chief Robert Anderson went public with a declaration that the police had identified the Ripper but failed a build a firm prosecution case against him. Anderson provided specific information about a Polish Jewish man, who was a true East Ender a...2023-10-0459 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastPaul Chronnell and Sarah-Louise Young and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Conversations PodcastIn 1985, 24 young people from around the world had their RSVP pen pal requests (and their full postal addresses!) published in the bestselling music magazine of the day, Smash Hits. 35 years later, a couple from South London decided to reply – to all of them.
Paul Chronnell and Sarah-Louise Young then wrote a unique, funny and touching book (think Danny Wallace & Dave Gorman meet Nora Ephron and Richard Curtis) about their quest to first find, and then reunite 24 pen pal seekers with their teenage selves. The result was The RSVPeople. Paul is a feature-film screenwriter, playwright, author. He has written TV...2023-05-0559 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastAnni Domingo and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Inside Story Podcast
Breaking the Maafa Chain takes the reader back to the nineteenth century. Two sisters, Fatmata and Salimatu, are captured and sold separately into slavery. Forced to change their names to Faith and Sarah, they end up in two different countries with opposite slavery laws. Faith ends up in America, where slavery is still legal and slaves don't have any rights; Sarah ends up in a Victorian England and as the goddaughter of Queen Victoria. Can the two sisters reclaim their freedom and identity in a world that is trying to break them down and mould them to its coloniser's will?2023-04-1459 min
Nashville Restaurant RadioSam and Luke Walker- Owners- Walker Bothers KombuchaSam and Luke joined me in studio to talk about their history, why they decided to start making Kombucha, and what it's like working with each other. I had so much fun learning about their business, and all the facts about kombucha, I'm enjoying one right now! Brandon
This episode is supported by Charpier's Bakery, What Chefs Want, Super Source, and Gigpro
Cover photo by Sarah Hawksley2022-03-201h 03
The Screen Composer's StudioSarah Slean - Becoming Who You AreCalled “One of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer.” by Time magazine, Sarah Slean has been beguiling audiences since she first appeared on scene in the late 90’s, when she was signed to Atlantic/Warner at just 19 years of age. Her infectious combination of piano forward pop and cabaret, and her singular voice propelled her to acclaim. The 4 time Juno nominee with 11 albums under her belt was classically trained and fascinated by sound and orchestration early on. She wrote arrangements and instrumental pieces for her albums, and eventually went on to provide orchestral arrangements for the likes of Dan Ma...2022-03-091h 25
The Warrior School PodcastEpisode 88: The Fundamentals of Training with Vik HawksleyEpisode Notes
Vik Hawksley is the founder and owner of Anatomy in Motion in Sydney Australia, with his powerhouse of a Wife, Sarah
AIM provides a clear pathway to building strong, bendy, and skillful humans.
Today on the podcast Vik and I talk about how to build a strong, resilient, and capable body
Here's a snapshot of what we chat about.....
The fundamentals of training and how we build a strong foundation
The key things we need to have a successful training practice
How to train to bu...2021-11-061h 33
Currently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 11: The Book Covers + Title Words that Draw Us InToday, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: connecting through book recommendations and having the exact right reading experience Current Reads: an unpopular opinion and some unputdownable fiction Deep Dive: the title words and cover images that draw us in Book Presses: a few more gorgeous covers for your consideration As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! New: we ar...2020-10-1248 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastHawksley Workman: Toronto Mike'd #667Mike chats with Hawksley Workman about so many interesting things, including Hawksley Night in Canada, his new music with Sarah Slean and how he was inspired by Toronto Mike'd.2020-06-1500 min
Access Potential PodcastEpisode 45 - Vik Hawksley (Anatomy in Motion): Creating LeadersEpisode 45 - Vik Hawksley
Vik and Sarah are the founders of Anatomy in Motion in Sydney, a strength and movement facility that is changing the game completely.
Among many other things, Vik is a creator, learner, leader, teacher, partner and father. I've known Vik for only about two years, but it feels like longer. Vik moves fast - so a lot has happened in this time, but really if you know him well you know he's just getting started.
I was grateful to get to sit with Vik and grab this time for...2019-11-211h 17
IT'S A SHOW podcastEpisode 73: Reid between the lines..."Juno" who this episode's Special Guest is?This Ep: Super Special Pursuit Guest Allan Reid - President & CEO - CARAS, The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts
GA tries hard to act nonchalant and professional as he hosts this week's conversation with Allan Reid. Not only is he the President & CEO of The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Music Counts charity & a "little" thing called The JUNO Awards [that's the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards for our non-Canadian friends!] but "AR" used to be THE A&R man ["Artists & repertoire"] at A&M Records [now Universal Music Canada] & was "instrumental" in the careers of artists...2016-03-2223 min
From Our Own CorrespondentMrs Wong and Mrs Lim Go Shopping"He knew nothing about politics." A father talks to Humphrey Hawksley about his only son, killed in a street protest in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Will Grant in Mexico on the Central American migrants who face abuse at every turn as they try to make their way to the United States. A fishing community in Alaska is engaged in a bitter battle with the mining industry - Stephen Sackur says it's dividing opinion in this wild and sparsely populated territory. Sarah Toms on the mums and dads in Singapore going to school so they can help their children...2013-07-2027 min
The Frontline ClubWar And Aid: Does Humanitarian Intervention Work?What is the reality of the humanitarian aid industry and what impact is it having on the people at the receiving end? How is the money spent and is there enough accountability to make sure it is spent in the right way?
Do you agree with Linda Polman, author of War Games: The Story of Aid and War in Modern Times that the humanitarian aid industry, the media and warmongers the world over are locked in a cycle of mutual support?
We will also be discussing Western intervention in countries such as Kosovo and Iraq. Those and other interventions may...2010-05-1100 min
Acts of Volition Radio – Acts of VolitionActs of Volition Radio: Session NineAfter a short hiatus (the beauty of never promising deadlines), Acts of Volition Radio is back. This session is mostly comprised of Canadian indie rock and pop – but some Pedro the Lion got in there too (maybe they’re Canadian in temperment).
Acts of Volition Radio: Session Nine (30MB MP3)
Canadian content (mostly). Recorded Thursday, April 29, 2004 by Steven Garrity. Run time: 34min.
Session Nine Playlist:
Pedro the Lion – Backwoods Nation
The Weakerthans – Pamphleteer
Weeping Tile – Westray
Sarah Harmer – Almost
Hawksley Workman – Autumn’s Here
Hawksley Workman – We Will Still Need a Song
Buck 65 – Driftwood
For more, see the previo...2004-04-3000 min