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Strange Customs with Sasha SaganJedidiah Jenkins—The SurfaceSasha sits down with author and adventurer JEDIDIAH JENKINS to explore a human custom that can be fun and games—or life and death.We’ll also hear from historian JORDAN GIRARDIN about the surprising origins of the custom and the ways we're still not getting it quite right.2023-01-2451 min
LifeLongLearning@UNIGE4. Peut-on "Maîtriser" les marchés financiers? Tendances & innovations - Dr Michel GirardinPour ce nouvel épisode nous avons le plaisir de rencontrer le Dr Michel Girardin, chargé d’enseignement au Geneva Finance Research Institute de l’Université de Genève et directeur de la session de formation continue « maitrise des marchés financiers »
Michel Girardin enseigne la macroéconomie appliquée à la finance. Les cours par vidéos sur la gestion de fortune qu'il a dirigé en 2018 se classent parmi les 5 formations les plus populaires au monde sur la plateforme de Coursera pour les « Massive Open Online Courses » (MOOCs). Fort de cette expérience, il lance la session de formation continue...2021-04-1935 min
Dear RailwayTravelling by train between age 25 and 30In this new episode we look at possible discounts for travellers aged 25 to 30. It has just been announced that the British Railcard 26-30 will be rolled out at the end of the year. What about France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy? We look at all the options in today's episode.2018-10-2823 min
Dear RailwayTravelling by train between age 25 and 30In this new episode we look at possible discounts for travellers aged 25 to 30. It has just been announced that the British Railcard 26-30 will be rolled out at the end of the year. What about France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy? We look at all the options in today's episode.2018-10-2823 minDear RailwayThe Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: what, where, how, why?Today I am taking you on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, a great way to discover the world's greatest railway network. Find out more about it in this episode, and how I crossed Switzerland from north to south this summer.2018-10-2125 minDear RailwayThe Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: what, where, how, why?Today I am taking you on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, a great way to discover the world's greatest railway network. Find out more about it in this episode, and how I crossed Switzerland from north to south this summer.2018-10-2125 minDear RailwayA Tale of Two Season 2s (with Mighty Trains' Teddy Wilson)Dear Railway is back for a second season! And so is MIGHTY TRAINS on Discovery Canada! I was so fortunate to chat with TEDDY WILSON, the show's host. Their first episode airs tonight (Oct 14, 7pm ET) and will run for 6 weeks. The show will be out soon on the Smithsonian Channel (USA) and will follow shortly afterwards in Europe.2018-10-1431 minDear RailwayA Tale of Two Season 2s (with Mighty Trains' Teddy Wilson)Dear Railway is back for a second season! And so is MIGHTY TRAINS on Discovery Canada! I was so fortunate to chat with TEDDY WILSON, the show's host. Their first episode airs tonight (Oct 14, 7pm ET) and will run for 6 weeks. The show will be out soon on the Smithsonian Channel (USA) and will follow shortly afterwards in Europe.2018-10-1431 minDear Railway"You're not stuck in traffic. You are traffic"In today's episode, Jordan discusses how moving to a public-transport-based society will change the face of our cities for the better. The episode briefly discusses "Fighting for Air" (BBC iPlayer) and "7 principles for building better cities" (TED talk).2018-01-2126 minDear Railway"You're not stuck in traffic. You are traffic"In today's episode, Jordan discusses how moving to a public-transport-based society will change the face of our cities for the better. The episode briefly discusses "Fighting for Air" (BBC iPlayer) and "7 principles for building better cities" (TED talk).2018-01-2126 minDear RailwayGeneva's future transnational networkMerry Christmas everyone! Once you've enjoyed your festive time, give a listen to this week's episode. I travelled to Geneva to see all of the city's exciting railway projects!2017-12-2418 minDear RailwayGeneva's future transnational networkMerry Christmas everyone! Once you've enjoyed your festive time, give a listen to this week's episode. I travelled to Geneva to see all of the city's exciting railway projects!2017-12-2418 minDear RailwayFrance's high speed rail networkEpisode 11 takes us to France in order to have a look at all the amazing high speed opportunities on offer. Get ready for some massive changes to space-time continuum...2017-12-1723 minDear RailwayFrance's high speed rail networkEpisode 11 takes us to France in order to have a look at all the amazing high speed opportunities on offer. Get ready for some massive changes to space-time continuum...2017-12-1723 minDear RailwayGoing skiing by train from the UKWinter is coming, and skiing is all we want to do. There is a way to ditch flying and actually heading to your Alpine resorts by train. This is what today's episode will show you, in three options all involving a Eurostar trip across the Channel Tunnel.2017-11-1916 minDear RailwayGoing skiing by train from the UKWinter is coming, and skiing is all we want to do. There is a way to ditch flying and actually heading to your Alpine resorts by train. This is what today's episode will show you, in three options all involving a Eurostar trip across the Channel Tunnel.2017-11-1916 minDear RailwayYork and its National Railway MuseumA day trip to York to visit its lovely mediaeval centre, and the National Railway Museum.2017-11-1212 minDear RailwayYork and its National Railway MuseumA day trip to York to visit its lovely mediaeval centre, and the National Railway Museum.2017-11-1212 minDear RailwayThe Railway ManOur look into railway-related novels and films starts this week with The Railway Man by Eric Lomax. A profound story on a man's passion for railways and traumatising experience as a POW.2017-11-0513 minDear RailwayThe Railway ManOur look into railway-related novels and films starts this week with The Railway Man by Eric Lomax. A profound story on a man's passion for railways and traumatising experience as a POW.2017-11-0513 minDear RailwayA railway tour of AndalusiaAndalusia is a gem. And thankfully there are plenty of railways to take you around. Here's a simple itinerary to discover three of Andalusia's main cities, plus many more.2017-10-2908 minDear RailwayA railway tour of AndalusiaAndalusia is a gem. And thankfully there are plenty of railways to take you around. Here's a simple itinerary to discover three of Andalusia's main cities, plus many more.2017-10-2908 minDear RailwayWe need to talk about SwitzerlandSwitzerland has the best railway network in the world. By a clear mile. In this episode Jordan gives the top 8 reasons why we should get inspired by Swiss trains and apply some of their attributes to other national networks.2017-10-2219 minDear RailwayWe need to talk about SwitzerlandSwitzerland has the best railway network in the world. By a clear mile. In this episode Jordan gives the top 8 reasons why we should get inspired by Swiss trains and apply some of their attributes to other national networks.2017-10-2219 minDear RailwayEdinburgh to London: train or plane?You can travel between Edinburgh and London in so many ways: train, plane, car sharing, bus. Today Jordan looks at the good old train vs plane rivalry, and how one great journey by plane actually didn't end well...2017-10-1517 minDear RailwayEdinburgh to London: train or plane?You can travel between Edinburgh and London in so many ways: train, plane, car sharing, bus. Today Jordan looks at the good old train vs plane rivalry, and how one great journey by plane actually didn't end well...2017-10-1517 minDear RailwayMy railcard has expiredWhat happens when your youth railcard expires? In this episode Jordan gives you a few tips on how to keep train travel cheap without a railcard (tips for the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland).2017-10-0820 minDear RailwayMy railcard has expiredWhat happens when your youth railcard expires? In this episode Jordan gives you a few tips on how to keep train travel cheap without a railcard (tips for the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland).2017-10-0820 minDear RailwayHighlands of Scotland and the Isle of SkyeToday is Dear Railway's first recommended itinerary: a tour of the Highlands (via the Isle of Skye) only by public transport. Take a pen and a map (or Google Maps) and start drawing!2017-10-0115 minDear RailwayHighlands of Scotland and the Isle of SkyeToday is Dear Railway's first recommended itinerary: a tour of the Highlands (via the Isle of Skye) only by public transport. Take a pen and a map (or Google Maps) and start drawing!2017-10-0115 minDear RailwayCommuting 101In this second episode of Dear Railway, Jordan gives 10 tips on how to make your commute more enjoyable, and shares a few stories about his own commute between Edinburgh and St Andrews.2017-09-2415 minDear RailwayCommuting 101In this second episode of Dear Railway, Jordan gives 10 tips on how to make your commute more enjoyable, and shares a few stories about his own commute between Edinburgh and St Andrews.2017-09-2415 minDear RailwayWelcome AboardIn this first episode of Dear Railway, historian of travel Jordan Girardin explains the ambition of this new podcast series: to make train travel cool again.2017-09-1711 minDear RailwayWelcome AboardIn this first episode of Dear Railway, historian of travel Jordan Girardin explains the ambition of this new podcast series: to make train travel cool again.2017-09-1711 min