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The ExchangeEduard Heger | Zelensky, Ukraine, NATO & Leading SlovakiaToday’s guest is Eduard Heger, former Prime Minister of Slovakia, former Minister of Finance, and former member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.In this episode, we discuss Eduard’s journey from business into politics, what he learned from building his career in post-communist Slovakia, and how he approached leadership during some of the most difficult years in modern European politics. Eduard reflects on becoming Finance Minister at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Slovakia’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, his personal experiences with Volodymyr Zelensky and Mark Rutte, and the role...
2026-09-1439 min
The ExchangeFmr Head of Asian Equities HSBC: Why I Built InvestUp Challenge | Mark CogginsToday’s guest is Mark Coggins, former Head of Asian Equities at HSBC, former President & CEO of Kaplan Professional, and co-founder of Cranleigh China.In this episode, we discuss Mark’s journey from accounting to equity research and senior leadership at HSBC, the lessons he learned from analysing and investing in businesses, and what it takes to move from being an analyst to becoming a CEO. Mark also shares what students often get fundamentally wrong about investing, why understanding a business matters more than simply mastering financial models, how AI is changing the role of finance professionals, and why he c...
2026-08-2858 min
The ExchangeNeels Nel | Partner, PwC Middle East | Saudi Vision 2030, AI & ConsultingDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and are shared in a personal capacity. They do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of PwC or any of its member firms.Today’s guest is Neels Nel, Partner at PwC Middle East, where he leads the firm’s Asset & Facility Management practice. Over nearly three decades, he has advised governments and organisations across more than 27 countries on major transformation programmes, infrastructure, telecommunications, asset management, and valuation.In this episode, we discuss Neels’ journey from growing up in rura...
2026-08-031h 10
The ExchangeProfessor Kerry Brown | Meeting Xi Jinping, Diplomacy & Understanding ChinaToday’s guest is one of Britain’s leading experts on modern China. Professor Kerry Brown’s career has taken him from learning Mandarin and living in China.In this episode, we discuss Professor Brown’s journey from studying English literature at Cambridge to becoming a leading China scholar, his experiences living and working in China, and what he learned from meeting senior Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping during his time as Shanghai Party Secretary.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Professor Kerry Brown’s journey01:15 From Cambridge English graduate to China scholar03:24 Learning Mandarin and discovering China05:09 Joining the Foreign Office and diplom...
2026-07-2834 min
The ExchangeMax and Marie Scherf | Bringing San Francisco to EuropeMax and Marie, founders of M&M Siblings, join The Exchange for a conversation on entrepreneurship, AI, startup ecosystems, and their mission to bring the energy of Silicon Valley to Europe.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and meeting Marie & Max02:04 Max’s journey from music production to AI03:52 Marie’s creative background and entrepreneurship05:03 Building an entrepreneurial mindset11:54 The story behind M&M Siblings15:47 Why Europe needs more innovation hubs19:30 Building startup events across Europe24:02 Finding sponsors and learning by doing27:54 Success stories from the community30:56 Quick-fire round34:41 Where they hope to be in 10 years36:42 How to get involved with M&M Sibl...
2026-07-2837 min
The ExchangeBenjamin Huthwaite | What it takes get into the Government Economics Fast StreamBenjamin Huthwaite, economist at the Competition and Markets Authority and incoming Government Economic Service Fast Stream economist, joins The Exchange for a conversation on economics, Taiwan, diplomacy, public service, and building a career at the intersection of policy and geopolitics.Benjamin studied Economics at Durham University, where he combined his degree with Chinese language studies, a year abroad at National Taiwan University, and leadership as Director-General of the Durham Diplomacy Society. Alongside his studies, he developed a strong interest in Taiwan, cross-Strait relations, and geopolitical risk, culminating in a dissertation examining the relationship between geopolitical tensions and Ta...
2026-07-1343 min
The ExchangeProffesor Matteo Iannizzotto on the Bank of Italy, Keynes and the Future of EconomicsI'm honoured to be joined by Professor Matteo Iannizzotto, Matteo's path to Durham has taken him from Florence to London, Rome and Oxford. After studying the Italian equivalent of PPE in Florence, he moved into economics, completing a Master's at Birkbeck and a doctorate at Oxford before joining Durham in 1999. He would go on to play a central role in shaping Durham's PPE programme, while building a reputation as a dedicated teacher with a distinctive voice. Beyond the TLC he is a keen student of Cold War history, and the owner of a 1959 Soviet-built Jeep that served wi...
2026-07-071h 20The ExchangeProf. Steve Lindsay | WHO Strategy Lead Author | Public Health EntomologistProfessor Lindsay is an Emeritus Professor of Public Health Entomology at Durham University, where his work focuses on vector-borne diseases such as malaria and other mosquito-borne infections He has spent much of his career working across Africa and Asia, collaborating with local communities and international teams on malaria research and control. Alongside his role at Durham, he also holds an Honorary Chair at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine . He is also a former director of the BOVA network, which focused on vector-borne diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.His work continues to i...
2026-06-281h 00
The ExchangeMike Cheung | JCR President-Elect | AI x Education @Durham | Cycling & LeadershipMike Cheung is a final year Education student at Durham University with a strong interest in the intersection of AI and education. His fascination with the subject formed the basis of his dissertation research. He also took part in a 3 month internship in Canada, where he conducted a case study exploring AI’s role in educational settings.Alongside his academic work, Mike has demonstrated significant leadership within the university community. He co-founded Durham University’s Cantonese Society and has held several leadership positions within Josephine Butler College, culminating in his election as JCR President.
2026-06-0958 min
Harpin' On Rugby465 : Leinster v Zebre previewPreview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Hugo McLaughlin 14. Joshua Kenny 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Charlie Tector 11. Andrew Osborne 10. Harry Byrne 9. Luke McGrath (c)1. Jerry Cahir 2. John McKee 3. Rabah Slimani 4. Brian Deeny 5. Diarmuid Mangan 6. Max Deegan 7. Scott Penny 8. James Culhane16. Bobby Sheehan 17. Alex Usanov 18. Andrew Sparrow 19. RG Snyman 20. Alex Soroka 21. Will Connors 22. Fintan Gunne 23. Caspar GabrielZEBRE : 15 Lorenzo...
2025-10-2418 min
HelderbergFm 93.6Martin Phillips On #InTheZoneMartin Phillips, singer and songwriter gets in the zone with Megan Prinsloo. Don't miss out as he shares more about his latest single 'Test Of Time,' an emotional pop ballad on HelderbergFM. #MartinPhillips #TestOfTime #HelderbergFM #MusicJourney 📻 93.6fm | 💻 helderbergfm.co.za | 📱 WhatsApp 021 100 6936
2024-05-2404 min
Passin Dimes PodcastThe Martin Prinsloo Show EP. 283York Lion Martin Prinsloo joins the show! Marty grew up in BC as a multi sport athlete before quickly falling in love with volleyball. He would go on to play for Seaside Volleyball Club and Team BC indoor and beach before committing to York to start his USports career. Hear about all this and more!
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2023-10-2748 min
Passin Dimes PodcastSharp Cuts EP. 78 with Luke DeGreeff & Martin PrinslooYork Lions Luke De Greeff and Martin Prinsloo join the show! Risking having to many BC guys on one show! The squad gets into stereotypes on every team, teams on social media, OUA Awards, and of course we never miss an episode without including Player and Clown of the Week and so much more!
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2023-03-2158 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #11 sharing about OER & our open practices with @judyphalet, @catherinecronin, @vrodes, & @marendeepwellFor this Between the Chapters episode, I have a 2-part conversation about open educational resources (OER) with Part I Judith Pete and Catherine Cronin, and then Part II with Virginia Rodés and Maren Deepwell. This extended episode dives into topics from Chapter 11 and beyond as we talk about practices, tensions, and context for OER around the world. We move beyond content and licensing to talk about what OER means now with the pivot to online and how it transforms the work we do for teaching, learning, and research. I hope you enjoy hearing about these opportunities and advances b...
2021-01-211h 14
Speaking SidemountE061 - Sean WhellerHere it is... the last episode of 2020 with Speaking Sidemount Gold Patron, Sean Wheller. Sean and I have been communicating online for well over a year, and in fact, he was one of the very first patrons to support the show. He's a sidemount diver, a decompression and cave diver and continues to progress his training with PJ Prinsloo in South Africa. In this episode, Sean and I chat about his diving, how he started in sidemount learning from Steve Martin's videos, his training with PJ Prinsloo, how he has worked to develop his diving and overcome m...
2020-12-3051 min
Time To TravelTime To TravelICHELLE VAN STAADEN of Elgin Wine, talks about the upcoming Elgin Cool Wine and Country Festival taking place on 2nd and 3rd May.www.elginvalley.co.zaHANNELI PRINSLOO, South African Freediver and Founder of the I Am Water Foundation, talks about the impact on both tourism and the environment if sharks are not better protected.www.iamwaterfoundation.orgMARTIN RODRIGUES, Crocworld Conservation Centre Manger and Herpetology expert, talks about the 30th Anniversary of Crocworld.039 976 1103www.crocworld.co.zaSHAUN VAN ECK, Author of The Tourism Coach, talks about making...
2015-04-2253 min
eXpectativa Digitalcambio climático definirá nuestro tiempoAUDREY HEPBURN CUMPLIRÍA ESTE DOMINGO 85 AÑOS
Al cumplirse este domingo 85 años de su nacimiento, la legendaria actriz y referente de la moda Audrey Hepburn fue homenajeada en un doodle, tal como lo ha hecho Google con otros personajes icónicos de la cultura mundial.
EL homenaje consiste en un dibujo donde aparece una joven Hepburn con un fondo rosado y rodeada de niños, en reconocimiento a su labor con Unicef.
Audrey Hepburn nació el 4 de mayo de 1929 en Bélgica bajo el nombre de Audrey Kathleen Ruston. Tuvo estudios de ballet y empezó su carrera actoral en Ingla...
2014-05-0626 min