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The Food ChainThai food: Winning hearts and mindsLove Thai food? It might be thanks to a two-decade long policy on the part of the government of Thailand to promote its food culture abroad, with the express aim of increasing trade and tourism. Ruth Alexander explores how food can be used as a foreign policy tool, influencing not just world leaders but seeking to win the hearts and minds of the public. Academic Sam Chapple-Sokol at George Washington University in the US explains why gastro-diplomacy is such an effective tool for soft power. Jan Wisansing, tourism policy consultant in Bangkok, explains...
2025-06-1930 min
The SENDcastBeing Human – a journey to #FlipTheNarrative with Elly ChappleWe wanted to bring your attention to an important movement called #FlipTheNarrative, which aims to shift our perspective and promote a more inclusive conversation about humanity. In our society, there is a tendency to focus on deficits and differences when discussing individuals. However, it is crucial to reframe our thinking and recognise that at our core, we are all human beings who happen to be different. Embracing diversity is an essential part of our shared human experience, and it is time to evolve our understanding. To delve deeper into this movement and understand its significance...
2024-02-221h 10
SCI Care: What Really MattersEmpowering SCI patients to get their dignity backSend us a textFor this issue, we have collaborated with our educational partner Wellspect®. Rachael Chapple, the Global Urology Product Manager & Clinical Education Manager for Wellspect steps in as host joined by ISCoS President Prof Ruth Marshall and guest specialist Carina Andersson a nurse and urotherapist.Listen to this wonderful discussion as both Prof Marshall and Carina Andersson share their wealth of experience from over the past 40 years and the changes they have witnessed in the practice of SCI patients covering efficient bladder management, the importance of keeping and ensuring a patients integrity and d...
2021-09-2056 min
AcaDamesS405: The Advice EpisodeIn this episode, Whitney and Sarah respond to questions submitted by AcaDames Patreon patrons. They share advice and reflections about topics such as navigating the job market during COVID, using professional networks, setting boundaries, soft vs. hard money positions, and empowering AcaDames to recognize their diverse skills.
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Related readings and links
AcaDames Podcast, Patreon sign-up: https://www.patreon.com/AcaDamesPodcast
Dear Sugars (WBUR podcast advice column): https://www.wbur.org/dearsugar
Dear Prudence (Slate advice column): https://slate.com/human-interest/dear-prudence
Social Q’s (NYT advice column): https://www.nytimes.com/column/social-qs
Modern Lo...
2020-10-1546 min
Beyond ShakespeareThe True Tragedy of Richard III (Induction)What's Past is Prologue: The True Tragedy of Richard III, by someone for the Queen's Men.
The True Tragedy of Richard III is a a truly disturbing piece of Brechtian theatre, several centuries early, and one we'd like to do one day. Here's just the prologue/opening to tantalise and moderately annoy you.
The opening is performed by Geir Madland as the ghost of Clarence, Pamela Flanagan as Truth, and Seb Ransom as Poetry.
Our little recording is followed by a read through from our YouTube exploring sessions - you too can join in, updates on our...
2020-08-2325 min