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Good and GreenEpisode 25: Fight for Marine Life This Month of the Ocean with Anna OposaHow do we protect our oceans while empowering the next generation of advocates? In this inspiring episode, Chit Juan speaks with Anna Oposa, Chief Mermaid and co-founder of Save Philippine Seas, about her 14-year journey in marine conservation. Anna shares how education, storytelling, and community partnerships fuel her advocacy work, and why empowering young leaders is key to long-term impact. From climate education and waste workshops to saving sharks and changing policy, Anna reminds us that everyone has a role to play in protecting our seas.GUEST BIO:Anna R. Oposa i...2025-05-1926 min
Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting PotRehan Unveiled: A Creative Odyssey from Sri Lanka to LAIn this episode we delve into the fascinating journey of Rehan Mudannayake, a Sri Lankan Actor, Director, and Writer who made his screen debut in the film 'Funny Boy' directed by the acclaimed Deepa Mehta. Rehan recounts his unique path into acting, the influence of his diverse upbringing, and his commitment to changing the narrative around brown people in film. He discusses his creative processes, his life in Brixton, and his latest projects, including a comedy series called 'Cougar' and an upcoming film in LA. A charming guest who shares generously, tune in to hear how Rehan blends personal...2025-04-1548 min
Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting PotIrushi Tenekoon on animating Minnette de Silva : Is this an Architectural Documentary?This episode features a conversation with Irushi Tenekoon, an award-winning animator from Sri Lanka. Dee and Irushi discuss her journey into animation, her work on 'The Animate Her Series', and her film about Minnette de Silva, a pioneering female architect in 1950s Sri Lanka. Despite her innovative approach to social housing and significant contributions, Minnette's work has been undervalued until now and conversations cover what Minnette did for architecture. The episode emphasises the importance of highlighting Sri Lankan stories and talents on international platforms to challenge mainstream narratives and celebrate local heroes.Summary00:00 Introduction to...2024-11-1741 min
Thought ShowThe Bold Journey #6 | Làm chủ tương lai với tư duy học tập suốt đời | Nguyễn Quang Vinh, Phó Chủ tịch VCCITrước làn sóng bùng nổ của công nghệ và xu hướng mới, thế hệ trẻ ngày nay có vô vàn cơ hội để tiếp cận tri thức. Thế nhưng quay lại những năm 1996 -1997, trong bối cảnh đất nước vừa bước vào giai đoạn mở cửa, khi kiến thức kinh tế vẫn còn rất mới mẻ tại Việt Nam, thế hệ tiên phong đã làm cách nào để lĩnh hội tri thức trước rất nhiều thách thức? Người trẻ có thể học hỏi gì từ cách học t...2024-11-1536 min
Pathways by Grenadian STEAM48. Raising the Bar: Linking Law, Food & Business in Grenada, with Rosana John-MitchellDoes a “career” really have to be just one thing? Today’s guest flips that narrative on its head as she has worked her way through from not knowing what she wanted to be, to joining one of the most traditional career fields in the Caribbean, to now running a creative business based on her interests, all while thriving in her 8-4.
Is it easy? Probably not. But you’ll learn that it IS possible - once you push past the self doubt.
Rosana John-Mitchell is an Attorney-at-Law with over 10 years of post-qua...2024-11-061h 06
Beyond the TigrisSafa Fadhil's Path to King's College London Through Chevening | Beyond the Tigris Podcast #6elcome to Beyond the Tigris! In this episode, we sit down with Safa Sultani, a Chevening scholar from Iraq who pursued her master's in Emerging Economics and International Development at King's College London. Safa opens up about her journey to winning the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, the challenges of studying abroad, and the invaluable life lessons she gained along the way.
Through her story, Safa shares tips and insights for those interested in applying to Chevening, highlighting the determination, focus, and resilience needed to make the most of this life-changing opportunity.
Whether you’re an aspiring scholar or simply curious ab...2024-11-0438 minBeyond the TigrisMoamin Algalali: 4-Year Quest for the Chevening Scholarship | Beyond the Tigris podcast #3In this episode, we sit down with Moamin Mudhahir to discuss his journey to winning the prestigious #cheveningscholarship after four attempts. He shares the strategies that finally led to his success, as well as his personal experiences in the UK, where he navigated the challenges of adapting to a new culture as an Iraqi. Join us as we delve into his inspiring story of perseverance and cultural exploration.
About beyond the tigris podcast:
BTT is a podcast that dives deep into the lives, stories, and aspirations of Iraqi youth and the diaspora. Hosted by Sarah, it...2024-09-2955 min
LSE Impact TalksEpisode 6: Transforming Lives Behind Bars with Mahefarivo ThierryWe're thrilled to have Mahefarivo Thierry join us on the podcast today!
Thierry, a Chevening Scholarship recipient, is pursuing MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics and making an impact as a social entrepreneur from Madagascar. He's transforming the lives of prisoners by providing them with meaningful employment through his social enterprise, which specialises in customisable embroidered clothing.
In this episode, we dive into:
His journey in Madagascar and the challenges he overcame
The impact of his work on prisoners
His enriching experience at the London School of Economics
Valua...2024-08-1927 min
ReWrite The RulesS2 #7 Strategies for winning from a CEO and former athlete with Deepthi BopaiahCan one person's decision to shift careers impact a nation's Olympic dreams?Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation. Deepthi's story begins with a successful career in banking, where she honed her professional skills and learned the art of perseverance. However, the 2012 Olympics sparked a pivotal change in her life. Discontent with India's underrepresentation in sports, she left her banking job to redefine the country's approach to nurturing Olympic talent.At GoSports, she's not just a former athlete turned executive; she's a catalyst for change, helping young athletes...2024-06-1227 min
Driving Eco Sustainability;My PerspectiveEP 04: Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action with Liberty ChristopherIn this exciting episode I sit down with Liberty Christopher, a Chevening alumnus from London School of Economics, an educationist, economist and social impact award winner for an in depth discussion about the recently concluded project; Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action implemented in Kansanga Seed Secondary School by the Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda. As one of the key implementers, Liberty shares how the project was successfully implemented based on three fundamental elements for advancing climate literacy, leadership, action and awareness. A- AttitudeB-Behavior changeC- Community participation 2024-05-271h 12
Driving Eco Sustainability;My PerspectiveEP 04: Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action with Liberty ChristopherIn this exciting episode I sit down with Liberty Christopher, a Chevening alumnus from London School of Economics, an educationist, economist and social impact award winner for an in depth discussion about the recently concluded project; Kampala Youth ABCs for Waste and Climate Action implemented in Kansanga Seed Secondary School by the Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda. As one of the key implementers, Liberty shares how the project was successfully implemented based on three fundamental elements for advancing climate literacy, leadership, action and awareness. A- AttitudeB-Behavior changeC- Community participation L...2024-05-271h 12
UtuNaUzalendoKEUnveiling a Trailblazer: The James Smart Chronicles — Part 2
In this episode of our Podcast, we journey through the life of a formidable figure in the Kenyan media landscape, James Smart. Born amidst the humble settings of Korogocho slums in Nairobi, James's narrative is a stirring testimony to the transformative power of education and an unwavering resolve.
Raised by his doting grandmother, Priscah Atengo, James trudged through the early stages of his education at Baba Dogo Primary School, before advancing to St. Paul’s Lugari Boys’ High School in Kakamega. His academic pursuit did not wane, as he later attended Tangaza College in Nairobi for a course in Mass...2024-04-251h 04UtuNaUzalendoKEUnveiling a Trailblazer: The James Smart Chronicles — Part 1
In this episode of our Podcast, we journey through the life of a formidable figure in the Kenyan media landscape, James Smart. Born amidst the humble settings of Korogocho slums in Nairobi, James's narrative is a stirring testimony to the transformative power of education and an unwavering resolve.
Raised by his doting grandmother, Priscah Atengo, James trudged through the early stages of his education at Baba Dogo Primary School, before advancing to St. Paul’s Lugari Boys’ High School in Kakamega. His academic pursuit did not wane, as he later attended Tangaza College in Nairobi for a course in Mass...2024-04-241h 16
The Brand Called YouLeveraging Technology for Social Impact | Dr. Nirmalesh Sampath Kumar, CEO, Mycelium Sona Biotech Pvt. Ltd.In this episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Nirmalesh Sampath Kumar, CEO of Mycelium Sona Biotech shares their educational journey and career in entrepreneurship and deep tech. He discusses his work as an incubation manager and involvement with a startup focused on biotechnology. He also talks about using technology for social impact. Dr. Nirmalesh talks about various other projects that he worked on to make a social impact. He also talks about the importance of a coach/mentor and the need for transdisciplinary learning.
About Dr. Nirmalesh Sampath Kumar
Dr. Nirmalesh Sampath Kumar is...2024-02-0847 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImproving Access to Vaccines in Children - Dr. Oghenebrume WaririDr. Oghenebrume Wariri is a Clinical Research Fellow in Vaccines and Immunity at the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM. His research focuses on vaccine epidemiology, particularly examining the performance of country-level immunization systems and investigating how broader demand- and supply-side factors influence the delivery and uptake of routine childhood vaccination in West Africa.
Dr. Wariri received his Medical Degree (MBBS) from the University of Benin (Nigeria) and specialized as a Paediatrician after completing a six-year residency training program, earning a Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians. He obtained his MSc in Global Health as a fully-funded...2024-01-2950 min
The Limitless Journey PodcastUnleashing Your Full Potential: The Award-winning Development Journalist EpisodeHello everyone, Welcome Back! In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Oluwamayowa Tijani, a development Journalist, multi-award-winning public speaker, and one of Africa’s finest fact-checkers. He's a graduate of the University of Ibadan, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, and holds a master’s degree (with distinction) in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex -- via the prestigious UK government Chevening scholarship.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones and unleashing our potential. Through his inspiring journey as a tr...2023-08-111h 52
LSE London Alumni TalksSocial Science Superpowers - Capital, Technology and Societal Impact with Vanessa Viana, Global Managing Partner at Capital Lab VenturesIn this episode we speak to Vanessa Viana, Global Managing Partner at Capital Lab Ventures, a venture capital platform with a $100 million fund focussed on deep tech with offices in Sao Paolo and London.Vanessa has over 18 years of experience in the fields of Private Equity, M&A and Strategic Consulting and is a founding member of the Brazilian chapter of the Association for Corporate Group (ACG- Brazil) and co-founder of Bradesco Private Equity acting as the General Partner of a $BRL 2 billion PE fund. Vanessa is a Chevening Scholar holding a Masters with distinction in Management...2023-05-0158 min
EMEND | IAS PodcastAn Odyssey from Earth to Outer Space !On the second episode of season two of EMEND | IAS Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Nitish Shrimal, a dedicated and accomplished scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In this compelling episode, Nitish Shrimal shares his academic journey from studying Aerospace Engineering to completing his MSc. in Satellite Communication Engineering with the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
Don't miss this captivating conversation with our esteemed guest as he shares insights on working at ISRO, his fascination with 'Green Propulsion' techniques, and personal experiences. Tune in to hear more!
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Between the LinesFrom Afghanistan to studying development studies: A personal journeyIn this special episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, Jigyasa Agarwal – a journalist, development practitioner and current master's student at IDS – interviews IDS Alumni Naimat Zafary. In this personal and powerful account, Naimat, talks about his journey to becoming a Master’s Student at IDS after he – along with his family – was evacuated from Kabul Airport on the 24 August 2021 when the Taliban took over.Naimat talks about being offered a Chevening Scholarships to study at IDS, his journey to get out of Kabul Airport through chaotic scenes, and his time at IDS and hi...2023-03-3059 min
THE ONE'S CHANGING THE WORLD -PODCASTQUANTUM COMPUTER EXPLAINED & WHY INDIA NEEDS TO INVEST IN IT- REENA DAYAL- FOUNDER: QETCI#quantum #quantumcomputer #quantumcomputing #quantumphysics #india #podcast #toctw - "QUANTUM COMPUTER EXPLAINED & WHY INDIA NEEDS TO INVEST IN IT".
Computers have been the driving force behind the progress of mankind, we have transitioned from room-size computers to the mobile revolution "computer in the pocket". As of 2022, the largest transistor count in a commercially available microprocessor is 114 billion transistors, we are at quasi-7 nanometer chips while @IBM Technology is working on 2 nm chip technology......is there a limit to Moores Law because the quantum effect will start kicking post 1 nm. Amongst the alternative new computing architectures, the most promising see...2022-11-1457 min
THE ONE'S CHANGING THE WORLD -PODCASTQUANTUM COMPUTER EXPLAINED & WHY INDIA NEEDS TO INVEST IN IT- REENA DAYAL- FOUNDER: QETCI#quantum #quantumcomputer #quantumcomputing #quantumphysics #india #podcast #toctw - "QUANTUM COMPUTER EXPLAINED & WHY INDIA NEEDS TO INVEST IN IT".
Computers have been the driving force behind the progress of mankind, we have transitioned from room-size computers to the mobile revolution "computer in the pocket". As of 2022, the largest transistor count in a commercially available microprocessor is 114 billion transistors, we are at quasi-7 nanometer chips while @IBM Technology is working on 2 nm chip technology......is there a limit to Moores Law because the quantum effect will start kicking post 1 nm. Amongst the alternative new computing architectures, the most promising see...2022-11-0757 min
Your Space Podcast031 Ian Wafula: Grabbing opportunity with both handsIan Wafula is a senior journalist for the BBC in Kenya and the founder of Heal the Web. Unlike other people, Ian did not wonder about the career that was meant for him he knew from a young age that he had a passion for recording and telling stories since high school. Ian led the school’s magazine so the transition to studying Journalism at Daystar College in Nairobi, was a natural one. It was during an internship that he realised the purpose of his skill was to investigate and tell the truth in his journalism. An event where he...2022-01-041h 06
Career In DevelopmentCareer Journey: Apoorva MurariDesignation: Engagement Manager, International Innovation Corps Roles covered: Recruitment and Human Resources, Campaign Management, Grassroots Implementation, Governance Consulting Focus areas: Education, Governance, Development Studies In this podcast, Apoorva speaks about her responsibilities and takeaways from varied experiences in the development sector -- from grassroots campaign management to governance consulting. She covers the differences in working at the grassroots versus working at scale, and her motivation for focusing on education as the cause area of interest. Apoorva also shares her framework for selecting Master's programmes and what one can expect from Dev...2021-11-1725 min
THIS IS THE FUTURETENIOLA TAYO: INTERNSHIP AT OVATION, KPMG ETC., JOB AT THE OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT & EXPERIENCE AT LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSOn this week's episode of the podcast, I spoke with Teniola Tayo, a consultant at the Institute of Security Studies. She took me on a journey from baby-sitting as a young teenager to earn money to winning the Chevening scholarship to study at the London School of Economics.
She told me how she got an internship with Ovation Magazine, KPMG and the Aerocontractors Company of Nigeria as an undergraduate.
Do listen and share.2021-11-1046 min
The xMonks DriveEp 34 - Chalinda Abeykoon - Entrepreneurship is The New RevolutionStartups are the future of the economy. We realize it now. But years ago Chalinda, the investing genius, visioned the power of funding and brought an entrepreneurial revolution in Sri Lanka and is now reigning globally. Chalinda has spent the last 10 years building a startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka. During his tenure, he has mentored over 3,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and helped launch more than 50 startups.After six years of ecosystem building, he shifted his focus towards entrepreneurial leadership in 2016. More specifically, he helps entrepreneurs fine-tune their business models and formulate execution strategies. As many of them a...2021-09-031h 03
A Curious CharacterACC Ep 16: A Civil Engineer’s Journey from Industry, to Academia to an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship - Richard Dean MoralesThis episode is a conversation with Richard Dean Morales, an Erasmus Mundus Scholar studying Masters of Science in Smart Cities and Communities. In this episode, Dean talks about his graduate school application process and provided his tips on how to succeed with your masters program application.
In this episode, we discuss
Dean’s backgroundWhat he studied for underggrad, what he did after that and what he was doing until before being awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
Erasmus Mundus ScholarshipMotivation for applying to the scholarship
The Application process
How to get started
Perks and...2021-08-1949 min
Our Chevening Journey in a Podcast#10 T3| E10 | Cheveners dialogam: desenvolvimento urbano no BrasilConversa com ex-bolsistas do Chevening sobre desenvolvimento urbano no Brasil. Convidados:
Jônatas de Paula: mestre em planejamento urbano e regional pela London School of Economics and Political Science (2015), atualmente é analista de programas no ONU-Habitat.
Renata Seabra: mestra em planejamento e desenvolvimento urbano pela University College London (2017), atualmente é consultora em planejamento urbano e conselheiro no Conselho de Arquitetura e Urbanismo do DF.
Lucas Turmena: mestre em meio ambiente e desenvolvimento sustentável (2020), atualmente é Assessor Regional de Desenvolvimento de Baixo Carbono no ICLEI – Governos Locais pela Sustentabilidade.
Mediação: Tomaz Moreira. Mestrando em Direit...2021-06-041h 15
A new kind of celebrityMASOOMA RANALVI - Understanding Female Genital Mutilation - S01 EP15*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains explicit details of the process of Female Genital Mutilation. Did you know that over 200 million girls and women across 30 countries have undergone Female Genital Mutilation? Female Genital Mutilation is defined by the WHO as a practice that involves the partial or total remove of external female genital or injury to the female genital organs for non - medical reasons. The practice has no health benefits for girls and women.In this Episode we celebrate Masooma Ranalvi. Masooma is a Law graduate, a Chevening Scholar, with a Diploma on Women in Leadership and Management, University of...2021-05-1745 minOur Chevening Journey in a Podcast#09 T3| E9 | | Cheveners dialogam: olhares para a saúde Brasil-Moçambique-UKNesse episódio, Juliana Bertolucci conversa sobre saúde, com foco em conhecer o que 3 convidadas do cohort 2020/21 estudam e pesquisam no UK e como pretendem aplicar isso em seus países, e em suas trajetórias daqui pra frente.
Nathalia Cristina Ribeiro é brasileira e farmacêutica, estuda Políticas e Gestão de saúde na London Metropolitan University e pesquisa sobre políticas de saúde para mulheres negras. Andrew Gomes de Vasconcelos Bonfim é brasileiro e psicólogo e estuda Pesquisa Psicológica em Neuropsicologia na Universidade de Edimburgo. Chambalson Jorge Chambal é moçambicano, formado em Direi...2021-05-111h 05Our Chevening Journey in a Podcast#08 T3| E8 | Cheveners dialogam: desafios e oportunidades para avançar a agenda de gênero no BrasilQuais os maiores desafios para avançar a agenda de representação das mulheres na mídia e nas políticas públicas do Brasil? Juliana Leal conversa com duas alumni do programa de bolsas do governo britânico para discutir desafios e oportunidades para as mulheres brasileiras e o avanço da perspectiva de gênero na sociedade. Delaine Martins foi bolsista em 1995, quando estudou Gênero e Planejamento de Políticas Públicas na University College London (UCL), e Thays Prado foi bolsista em 2015, estudando Gênero, Mídia e Cultura na London School of Economics (LSE). 20 anos se passar...2021-04-241h 03Our Chevening Journey in a Podcast#07 T3| E7 | Cheveners dialogam: obstáculos para a transferibilidade de políticas públicas UK e BRInaugurando uma nova temporada, chegou a hora de conversar sobre temas que bolsistas e alumni Cheveners estudaram por aqui pelo Reino Unido, e também sobre a reinserção de trabalho no setor público no retorno ao Brasil. Fernando Jorge conversa sobre políticas públicas com duas convidadas incríveis: a Tamille Dias, Coordenadora de Estatísticas e Estudos do Trabalho no Ministério da Economia; e a Camila Neves, Diretora de Contratualização e Gestão da Informação na Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais (FHEMIG) e Professora de Gestão de Projetos Públi...2021-04-0359 minOur Chevening Journey in a PodcastSeason 2 | Episode 6: Living and studying in the UK during the Covid 19 pandemicThree Chevening scholars from distinct countries share their UK living and studying experience for the past six months. Meet Amanda Akemi, from Brazil, Chambalson Jorge Chambal, from Mozambique, and valeria Carillo, from Mexico.2021-03-091h 03Our Chevening Journey in a Podcast2ª Temporada, Episódio 5 | Vida no Reino Unido com o Chevening: conversa com alumniHoje iniciamos uma nova temporada para falar sobre a vida no Reino Unido com a bolsa Chevening! Neste episódio, conversamos com Ciro Reis e Catherine Werlang, egressos do Programa Chevening, sobre a experiência deles aqui no Reino Unido. Vem com a gente!
2021-02-2850 minOur Chevening Journey in a Podcast1ª Temporada, Episódio 4 | Seleção Chevening - O que não fazer na hora da entrevista?Neste episódio conversamos com Fernanda Alves e Juliana Leimig, bolsistas Chevening 2020/2021, sobre o que não fazer na hora da entrevista. Além disso, o bate-papo com elas foi bastante esclarecedor ao responder às dúvidas mais comuns que candidatas/os têm ao chegar nessa etapa. Se você está na shortlist e quer se preparar melhor, não deixe de ouvir!
2021-02-2353 minOur Chevening Journey in a Podcast1ª Temporada, Episódio 3 | Seleção Chevening - Entrevista: Estudando no Reino Unido e Plano de CarreiraNeste episódio, conversamos com Amanda Akemi e Laura Nery, bolsistas Chevening 2020/21, sobre os últimos dois blocos da fase de entrevistas para o Chevening: "Estudando no Reino Unido" e "Plano de Carreira". Vem acompanhar com a gente essa conversa cheia de dicas!2021-02-1445 minOur Chevening Journey in a Podcast1ª Temporada, Episódio 2 | Seleção Chevening - Entrevista: Networking e LiderançaConversa com Claudia Alves e Kevin Agnes, scholars brasileiros do cohort 2020/21, sobre os blocos liderança e networking das entrevistas de seleção para o Programa Chevening.2021-02-1049 min
Our Chevening Journey in a Podcast1ª Temporada, Episódio 1 | Seleção Chevening - O que esperar da entrevista?Um panorama geral da entrevista, com experiências e dicas de preparação.2021-01-3047 min
Seek to Speak#6 Self-Discovery, Inclusivity & Community with director of the NGO, Women:Girls, Izza Izelan!Episode 6 is joined by the big sister you always wanted - Izza Izelan - an activist, advocate, and all-around great person! Izza is the executive director of WOMEN:Girls, a cause-driven NGO which aims to help women realise their potential as role models and to develop children to become agents of change. A recipient of the coveted Chevening scholarship in 2017, Izza is also an award-winning broadcast journalist and has worked in Astro Awani for 7 years before pursuing her passion in non-profit.Izza is a great example of how your...2020-09-0944 min
Talk Truth with Mario EvonJourney, Persistence & The Power of Rejection (026)In this episode, I speak about Journey, Persistence and the Power of Rejection, using examples from my many experiences of rejection to illustrate the often beautiful ‘other side’ of rejection, and how powerful it can be. Huge thanks to Podcorn (https://podcorn.com/) for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/In this episode I covered the following:IntroductionDefinition of RejectionAreas in my life I have been rejected - Music/Entertainment, Academically, Relationships, Gener...2020-02-1649 min