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INGENIUM PodcastEpisode 8: In conversation with Dr Michael Hall (MTU)In this, the final episode of season 1, we speak to Dr Michael Hall, about his new role as INGENIUM (https://ingenium-university.eu/) IPC for MTU. We discuss the mid-term report and plan for the second half of this phase of the project. We talk about the importance of relationships and community building across our 10 universities... and more. Finally, just to wrap up this season, Jeremiah and Thomas reflect back over the last 8 episodes and look forward to season 2. Timestamps00:00 - Opening jingle00:06 - Introduction01:06 - Michael discusses his academic background03:14 - Motivation to be involved in INGENIUM04:34 - Experience...2025-07-1747 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 7: In Conversation with Juan Rayón González about INGENIUM's Student PartnershipsIn this episode we speak with Juan Rayón González about the Student Partnerships Initiative; a dynamic programme designed to support students who want to implement innovative, co-creative, and collaborative projects across INGENIUM. In this conversation, Juan tells us about the initiative, about how students have engaged with it so far, the role of the student board, and the real-world skills, confidence, and learning outcomes it fosters. Timestamps00:00 - Opening jingle00:04 - Introduction01:09 - What has been going on for you at the 10 Days in Crete?02:22 - What is the Student Partnership initiative?03:34 - What are the priority ar...2025-06-1220 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 6: Agapi Vathianaki discusses the upcoming 10 Days of INGENIUM event taking place in CreteIn this sixth instalment of the INGENIUM podcast, we look ahead to the upcoming 10 Days of INGENIUM taking place in Heraklion, Crete 🇬🇷. In this episode we speak with Agapi Vathianaki about what goes into organising such a large-scale international event — from the planning stages to the collaborative efforts that bring it all together. Agapi also discusses the unique opportunities and experiences the event offers to both staff and students. With excitement building for the Heraklion edition, this episode gives a glimpse into what participants can look forward to on the island of Crete.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 About Crete / University of Crete02...2025-05-1416 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 5: In conversation with Dr Eeva Kuoppala, INGENIUM Project Director at XAMKIn this instalment of the INGENIUM podcast - the last covering the 10 Days of INGENIUM Winter School at XAMK’s Mikkeli campus 🇫🇮 - we speak with Dr Eeva Kuoppala about the various planning, themes, and behind-the-scenes efforts that brought this international event to life as well as to find out more about XAMK. It was evident while at XAMK that the event was a huge team effort, involving various staff and students, and in this episode you will also hear a little from student Silja Ahokas and staff member Kati Viljakainen about their roles and experiences with INGENIUM.Timestamps00:00 - Openin...2025-05-1232 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 4: Conversation with Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy (MTU) and Nic Flanagan (MTU)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode guest host Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy catches up with Nic Flanagan (MTU) to compare and discuss their experiences at the 2025 INGENIUM Winter Junior School, at XAMK in Finland 🇫🇮, (which Annabelle attended), and the Senior School in Oviedo, Spain 🇪🇸 (which Nic attended).Contact DetailsConnect with the episode host/guests:Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy / linkedin.com/in/annabelle-o-grady-kennedy-959b37108 Nic Flanagan / linkedin.com/in/nic-flanagan-4364a829a Connect with the hosts: Thomas Broderick / thomas-broderick-mtu Jeremiah Spillane / jeremiah-spillane-9b508a182025-04-0753 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 3: Tiina Parkkonen, Cai Weaver & Noora Juuti (XAMK)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode, your hosts Jeremiah Spillane (MTU) and Thomas Broderick (MTU) catch up with Tiina Parkkonen, Cai Weaver and Noora Jutti from XAMK, University of Applied Sciences in Finland 🇫🇮.In this episode, Tiina, Cai and Noora, tell us about their work on microcredentials, the Education Labs, the INGENIUM Staff Academy, lifelong learning (WP5) and more.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Tiina, Cai and Noora introduce themselves and their roles03:25 - Overview of WP504:05 - Why is it important that universities invest in lifelong learning? 05:08 - INGENIUM's definition of microcredentials08:17 - Three models of microcreden...2025-03-2427 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 2: Conversations with Ines Nikšić (Uni. of Skövde) and Lisa Riedel (HKA)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode, your hosts Jeremiah Spillane (MTU) and Thomas Broderick (MTU) catch up Ines Nikšić (University of Skövde) and Lisa Riedel (HKA, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences) who attended the February, 2025 INGENIUM Winter School at XAMK University’s Mikkeli campus in Finland 🇫🇮.Ines shares insights into her role mentoring students at the Winter School, her perspective on the benefits of intercultural collaboration, and her experience with INGENIUM’s WP9.Lisa discusses her role as Work Package Coordinator for the INGENIUM European Campus, the importance of staff and student collaboration, and introduces us to...2025-03-0328 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 1: In Conversation with Dr Ana Isabel Álvarez González, Director of INGENIUM🎙️ In this, the first episodes of the INGENIUM Podcast, we catch up with Dr Ana Isabel Álvarez González, director of INGENIUM at the University of Oviedo, to find out about both the challenges and opportunities that come with such an ambitious project.
00:00 Opening
00:04 Welcome from the podcast hosts and podcast aims
01:52 Introducing Dr Ana Isabel Álvarez González, Director of INGENIUM
02:41 About the University of Oviedo and its surroundings
06:54 The role of Director of the INGENIUM Alliance
09:45 Explaining INGENIUM to our students
16:16 Tangible impacts
22:00 Challenges
27:00 What is the future of INGENIUM
31:20 Call to action - opportunities for staff and stude...2025-02-1034 minINGENIUM Podcast📢 Welcome to the INGENIUM Podcast (Trailer)🎙️Welcome to the INGENIUM Podcast.
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