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Air Quality MattersPlatinum Plaques and Broken Fans: The Gap Between Air Quality Theater and Reality 106 Simon JonesWelcome back to a solo episode—it's just me this week, fresh off a plane from Las Vegas and the AHR Expo, and honestly, in a bit of a reflective mood. When you spend a week inside the ultimate sealed box that is Vegas—losing track of time, weather, and what the air is actually doing—it puts things in perspective. It's comfort manufactured at massive scale, designed to keep you sedated, happy, and spending money. And stepping back into the real world, looking at the sheer volume of noise landing on my desk—commissions, pledges, papers, announcements—I had to pau...
2026-02-0932 min
Air Quality MattersDisclosure to Performance: Indoor Air Quality in Real Estate with Parag Cameron-Rastogi - #104In this essential episode, we sit down with Parag Cameron Rastogi, Director of Real Asset Analytics at GRESB, to explore one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood forces shaping the future of indoor air quality: how we measure, benchmark, and value the performance of buildings at scale.GRESB—the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark—has trillions of dollars of assets in its system. It is the machinery behind how pension funds, investors, and asset managers assess risk, performance, and long-term value across portfolios spanning every continent, building type, and climate zone. And it is evolving—fast—from a d...
2026-01-261h 57
Air Quality MattersFast Cheap and Good - Pick Any Two: Housing with John O'Connor and Neil Fresh Water #103We sit down with John O'Connor, former chair of Ireland's Housing Commission, and Neil Freshwater, Public Affairs Manager for GB and Ireland at Velux, to explore one of the most complex challenges facing Ireland and Europe today: how do we deliver affordable housing at pace while ensuring homes are healthy, sustainable, and fit for purpose?Recorded at a Healthy Homes Ireland event in Dublin just before Christmas, this conversation tackles the fundamental tensions in housing policy—between volume and quality, affordability and performance, political cycles and long-term planning. With Ireland's new housing plan published, the European Commission pr...
2026-01-191h 11
Air Quality MattersFrom Thermal Comfort to Heat Stress: Buildings That Don't Overheat with Paul O'Sullivan - #102In this essential episode, we sit down with Paul O'Sullivan, lecturer in Sustainable Energy Engineering at MTU and co-lead of the MESO Research Group, to explore one of the most pressing—yet often overlooked—challenges in our built environment: how do we design buildings that don't overheat?Paul brings deep expertise in low-energy demand-side technologies, building retrofit strategies, indoor thermal environments, and ventilative cooling. His work sits at the fascinating intersection of thermal comfort, air quality, decarbonization, and the future resilience of our homes, schools, and workplaces.The Central QuestionWe've spent decades desi...
2025-12-151h 52
Air Quality MattersMax Sherman: 100 Episodes, 40 Years of Research, and the Future of Indoor Air Quality - #100To celebrate 100 episodes of the Air Quality Matters podcast, we welcome back our very first guest, the renowned Max, for a wide-ranging discussion on the past two years and the revolutionary future of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).Max, one of the leading voices in air quality standards, dives into the major themes that have dominated the conversation, including the post-pandemic landscape, the rise of health-focused standards, and the critical importance of Particulate Matter (PM) control.In this episode, you will learn:The Health Convergence: How the medical community and engineering discipline are finally...
2025-12-012h 04Air Quality Matters#98 - The Housing Crisis vs. Climate Change: Europe's Impossible Decision? with Stijn RenneboogIn this essential episode, we dive deep into the complexities shaping the European built environment with an industry expert from Eurovent (YR-VENT), the European industry association for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain technologies.We tackle the core tension in Europe: reconciling the immense pressure for decarbonization with the political and social need for affordable housing. Is the EU's flagship Green Deal facing a legislative backlash? We explore the realities of the 'Fit for 55' package, the polarising effects on national politics (like in Germany), and how geopolitical shifts and inflation are changing market...
2025-11-171h 42Air Quality Matters#83 - Andrew Sutton: The Long Game: Quality, Risk, and Scaling Sustainable HousingSend us a textSimon Jones sits down with Andrew Sutton, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at SERO, to explore the challenges and opportunities in retrofitting UK housing stock and how these parallel the challenges in ventilation and air quality.• Current retrofit efforts suffer from political cycles creating boom-bust patterns that make scaling difficult• Approximately half of a typical £35,000 retrofit cost is already in planned maintenance budgets• We need to move from product-based specifications to outcome-based approaches focusing on healthy environments, affordability, and carbon reduction• Data-driven building monitoring is transforming how we evaluate...
2025-08-041h 25
The AMCIS PodcastThe Confidence IndexSummaryIn this episode, AMCIS podcast host Simon Jones discuss The Confidence Index, which gauges the confidence of marketing and admissions staff in independent schools, with Emily Hargest and Victoria Deadman Gatt. They explore the challenges faced by these professionals, including budget cuts, staff turnover, and the importance of having the right fit in recruitment. The conversation emphasises the need for schools to recognize the value of marketing as a revenue enabler and the role of teachers in promoting the school. They also touch on the importance of maximizing marketing budgets and the evolving landscape of marketing...
2025-06-3024 minThe AMCIS PodcastAMCIS Conference 2025SummaryIn this special episode of the AMCIS Podcast, recorded live from the AMCIS Annual Conference, Simon from the Bonjour Agency takes listeners behind the scenes of the independent schools sector’s leading event for admissions, marketing, and communications professionals.We speak with a wide range of delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and school leaders, capturing the energy, ideas, and challenges currently shaping the sector. The conversations offer insights into everything from the role of AI in school marketing to the challenges of international recruitment, the impact of birth rates, and the importance of culture and ethos in...
2025-06-0627 minThe AMCIS PodcastNavigating School Mergers: Insights and StrategiesIn this conversation, AMCIS podcast host Simon Jones interviews Katharina Roelofsz about the merger between Headington School and Rye St Anthony to form Headington Rye Oxford. Katharina was Director of Marketing & Admissions during the merger and is now joining Radley College for her next challenge. Simon also speaks with Head Nick Hewlett from the St. Dunstan's Education Group about their merger with prep schools Rosemead Prep and St Christopher's The Hall, and the complexities and strategies involved.They discuss the structure of the new schools, the challenges faced during the mergers, particularly in the admissions departments, and...
2025-03-2526 minAir Quality Matters#62 - Simon Jones: Healthy Building, On Air, Mouldy Homes and New LawsSend us a textSolo episode this week as we catch up on the ISIAQ Healthy Buildings Conference in Hyderabad in India, a new venture for Air Quality Matters and an exploration of indoor air quality intersects with the urgent issues of damp and mould affecting housing today. The importance of recent legislation and proactive measures for healthy living environments takes centre stage.This week we discuss Healthy Buildings in India and what the podcast is going to be doing from the event.I discuss the missed opportunity of conferences to drive conversation...
2025-03-0325 minThe AMCIS PodcastSchool marketing on a budget with Amy & HelenIn this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Amy Lindley and Helen Lewis-McPhee about their experiences in marketing and admissions within independent schools. They discuss the structure of their marketing departments, the challenges of working with limited budgets, and the importance of collaboration between teams. The conversation also touches on measuring ROI, the need for creativity and innovation, and strategies for marketing prep schools. They share insights on maintaining work-life balance and the current challenges faced in admissions and marketing, emphasising the importance of authenticity and understanding the target audience.TakeawaysEvery day is a school day...
2025-01-2726 minThe AMCIS PodcastInternational recruitmentSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Scott Delleville, Gwen Byrom, and Emma Hart about the evolving landscape of education, particularly in admissions and marketing for international schools. They discuss innovative approaches to recruitment, the importance of family engagement, and the role of technology in enhancing the educational experience. The guests share personal reflections on their careers and offer advice for those entering the field, emphasizing the need for memorable experiences and the challenges of international recruitment.TakeawaysThe experience families have with schools is crucial.Combining admissions and marketing can enhance...
2024-11-1422 minAir Quality Matters#49 - Simon Jones: Ventilation Measurement, Health Risks, and World Ventilate Day InsightsSend us a textHow much do you really know about the air you breathe indoors? On Air Quality Matters, we uncover the often-overlooked significance of accurate ventilation measurement, which is essential for maintaining good indoor air quality. With startling facts revealing that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, we delve into the health risks it poses, like respiratory diseases and cognitive decline. We highlight the importance of World Ventilate Day and discuss the critical role ventilation plays in safeguarding our health and enhancing cognitive abilities. We explore the...
2024-11-1121 minAir Quality Matters#48 - Simon Jones: Reflecting on One Year of Air Quality Insights - Expert Dialogues, Innovative Solutions, and the Future of Healthier Living SpacesSend us a textA personal one this one.I reflect on an incredible year with the Air Quality Matters podcast. This special episode offers insights from my experience hosting 48 episodes and sitting down with 37 experts, including Max Sherman and Cath Noakes, who have shaped our understanding of air quality, ventilation, and its far-reaching impacts. From exploring groundbreaking building codes to addressing vital social justice issues, we promise to equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of indoor environments. Celebrate our growth journey as we look forward to the exciting future o...
2024-11-0434 minThe AMCIS PodcastShowcasing your Independent SchoolSummary In this conversation, Simon Jones engages with Laura, Jo, and Hina from three different independent schools to discuss the changing landscape of school open days and parental expectations. They explore how schools are adapting their recruitment strategies, enhancing open day experiences, and utilising digital tools to engage with prospective families, especially in the context of international recruitment. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in streamlining admissions processes while maintaining a personal touch. Takeaways Parents are demanding more than just traditional open days.Open events are evolving to include workshops and...
2024-11-0425 minAir Quality Matters#41 - Simon Jones: Addressing poor ventilation performance in homes, damp and mould.Send us a textImproving indoor air quality isn't just a matter of comfort—it's a critical health issue. On episode 41 of the Air Quality Matters podcast, I, make the statement that many home ventilation systems are failing us, leading to dire health and financial consequences. Listen in as I unravel the inefficiencies plaguing our ventilation installations, and lay out a strategic plan for setting clear expectations and ensuring rigorous performance checks. As winter looms, the fight against condensation, damp, and mould intensifies in the UK. Reflecting on the legislative responses they’...
2024-09-1627 minAir Quality Matters#38 - Simon Jones: Thoughts on the ASHRAE position document on air cleaners and filtration, a new paper on ventilation in UK schools and more.Send us a textThe week on the podcast.I reviewed ASHRAE's position document on air cleaners and filtration. Should we be reading between the lines, and is it one of those documents that will just reinforce whatever your world view is on the subject.We take a closer look at school environments with insights from a SAMHE paper examining ventilation in 322 UK schools. Learn how CO2 levels fluctuate with the seasons and how poorer ventilation disproportionately impacts schools in disadvantaged areas. And I catch up on a social media post...
2024-08-2626 minAir Quality Matters#36 - Simon Jones: Air Quality in Holiday Destinations and the Future of Exposomics - Vacation Habits, Paris Olympics, and Ventilation SolutionsSend us a textComing up, this week,Holidays (Air con and Olympics)A New Ventilation and Air Quality CoursePodcast reviewLooking aheadHave you ever wondered if your holiday habits are harming the environment? I share my experiences from a recent family trip to Spain, where I grappled with the balance between air conditioning and fresh air in the heat. The Paris Olympics and more.The study of lifetime environmental exposures and their impact on health. We delve into the complexities of how these exposures...
2024-08-1229 minAir Quality Matters#29 - Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, Professor Sarah West & Simon Jones: Uniting for Better Indoor Air Quality - Policy, Accountability, and Action StepsSend us a textWhat would you say to an incoming UK Government about air quality?Can poor indoor air quality make us sick? Absolutely, and it’s costing the UK billions. In this episode of Air Quality Matters, join me alongside a distinguished panel—Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, and Professor Sarah West, as we untangle the web of public health issues tied to the air we breathe indoors. With political winds shifting, our conversation is timely and essential, revealing how better ventilation and stricter regulations could revolutionize how we l...
2024-06-2457 minAir Quality Matters#28 Simon Jones: Big news on the podcast and some other things, including working with vunerable people.Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to make complex air quality systems understandable for everyone, especially those most vulnerable? Join me as I reflect on two major milestones: 20 rewarding years in Ireland and a first year of my consultancy. This episode is a personal journey through the pillars of my work—consultancy, communication, and diverse projects like teaching and course development. Plus, I share some updates about the podcast's successful effort over the past six months to bring essential conversations about air quality and the built environment to a wider audience. And som...
2024-06-1728 minAir Quality Matters#26 - Simon Jones: What is the risk to long term health and productivity in home working?Send us a textYou have me this week.Sitting at home on a beautiful day with the window open, I wonder.... Could remote working and hybrid working, represent the single largest chronic occupational environmental health risk of this century?While we've been enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home, a new, insidious risk is potentially emerging – one that could have profound implications for our long-term health and well-being. This risk is the deteriorating quality of our indoor environment at homeImagine this: you're working at your hom...
2024-06-0338 min
Talking Optics: An Optician magazine podcastSustainability: Talking BirdsTalking Optics sits down with, Ed Bird, the co-founder of sustainable frame brand and Optician Award winners, Bird Eyewear.Magazine editor Simon Jones and Ed talk about the B-Corp certification process and what sets Bird apart from other brands in an increasingly congested sustiable eyewear space. Thanks to episode sponsor, ASDA Opticians Visit https://www.opticianonline.net for independent news, features and CPD
2024-05-3130 min
I'd Rather be at the Beach🧑🧑🧒🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a professional skier before transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work.TakeawaysSimon's diverse career journey from professional skiing and then into education highlights the value of varied experiences in shaping one's professional path.The challenges and rewards of raising six children and balancing family life with work demonstrate the importance of adaptability and love in parenting.Simon's passion for nature and sustainability is evident in his love...
2024-05-3124 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🧑🧑🧒🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a Marine to a professional skier and then transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work. Keywords Simon Heard, senior deputy head, Haileybury, Hertfordshire, Marine, professional skier, education, family, parenting, nature, sustainability, running, biodiversity Takeaways Simon's diverse career journey from the Marines to professional skiing and then into education highlights the value of varied experiences in shaping one's professional path. The challenges and rewards of...
2024-05-3124 minThe AMCIS PodcastAnna & Katharina discuss their experience at the AMCIS conferenceSummary In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Katharina Roelofsz and Anna Stevenson, who work in marketing and admissions at Headington School and Norwich School, respectively. They discuss their experiences at the AMCIS conference and share their key takeaways. They also talk about the importance of personalisation in marketing, the role of outside expertise, and the challenges of managing emails and resources. They touch on the topic of single-sex education and the benefits it offers. Finally, they discuss their plans for the summer holidays and the need for strategic planning and time management. Takeaways ...
2024-05-2221 minI'd Rather be at the Beach2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!#49 - Coming to you 'live' from the AMCIS annual conference in Cirencester, Simon takes you inside to hear from some of the members, the exhibitors, the speakers and he checks out the food and coffee (well, it can't ALL be work now, can it??) Links: https://amcis.co.uk/Contact me: www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-05-1716 minI'd Rather be at the Beach2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!#49 - Coming to you 'live' from the AMCIS annual conference in Cirencester, Simon takes you inside to hear from some of the members, the exhibitors, the speakers and he checks out the food and coffee (well, it can't ALL be work now, can it??) Links: https://amcis.co.uk/Contact me: www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-05-1716 minAir Quality Matters#20 - Simon Jones :Mandating indoor air quality for public buildingsSend us a textAn article recently published in Science, advocating for air quality standards in public buildings, is a fantastic position from many leading voices in the scientific air quality community.I spent a little bit of time this week talking about it and some of the issues and challenges with the proposition.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl0677Support the showCheck out the Air Quality Matters website for more information, updates and more. And the YouTube Channel The ...
2024-04-2225 minAir Quality Matters#18 - Simon Jones: If not you, then who?Send us a textThis week I ask the question.If not you then who? Who is going to measure ventilation in the context of retrofit assessment and other housing scenarios, beyond competent ventilation installers and assessors, and how might that look?It was a question I raised in response to the publication of the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard.Have a listen and let me know what you thinkRICS Residential Retrofit Standard Air quality matters in housing Support the showC...
2024-04-0827 minAir Quality Matters#16 - Simon Jones: Particles Matter and so does accountabilitySend us a textSimon JonesI look back at the last 4 episodes of Air Quality Matters this week.I discuss a good National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine document. 2024. - Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation A recently released paper on Indoor Air Quality, Thermal Comfort, and Ventilation in Deep Energy Retrofitted Irish DwellingsPlus, I might have a few things to say about the outcomes of studies like this!Health Risks of Indoor Exposures t...
2024-03-0426 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss#45 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Matthew Wemyss online:https://ro.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wemyss-68781b23Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-02-2339 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss#45 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Matthew Wemyss online:https://ro.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wemyss-68781b23Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-02-2339 minI'd Rather be at the Beach☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School#44 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Dominic Lowry online:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lowry-61051272Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-02-0916 minI'd Rather be at the Beach☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School#44 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Dominic Lowry online:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lowry-61051272Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2024-02-0916 minAir Quality Matters#11 - Simon Jones: Whispers of Reform, The Battle Against Mould and The Promise of Awaab's LawSend us a textAwaab's Law is out for consultation and a visit to home with Damp and Mould got me thinking.In this week's podcast, I talk about the story of Jen, a mum struggling to keep on top of mould in her home and the effect on her and her family. I also talk about the asset manager and their battle to keep on top of the issues on the estate and elsewhere under her management.For every case of extreme damp and mould that makes it into the news or...
2024-01-2217 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York#43 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Today I'm on the streets of New York. Come with me and I'll tell you all about it 😎Links:Samson Q2U microphoneATR-2100 microphoneContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@th...
2024-01-1511 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York#43 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Today I'm on the streets of New York. Come with me and I'll tell you all about it 😎Links:Samson Q2U microphoneATR-2100 microphoneContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@th...
2024-01-1511 minI'd Rather be at the Beach⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard#42 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.George Bullard online:https://www.georgebullard.co.uk/speaking@georgebullard.co.ukContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-2726 minI'd Rather be at the Beach⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard#42 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.George Bullard online:https://www.georgebullard.co.uk/speaking@georgebullard.co.ukContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-2726 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇺🇸 Scott Delleville from FinalSite#41 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Scott Delleville LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-delleville-1257584/Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-2026 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇺🇸 Scott Delleville from FinalSite#41 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Scott Delleville LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-delleville-1257584/Contact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-2026 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile#40 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Samuel Pitt Contact:WhatsApp: +569 9947 5046Email: sam@pittenglish.clContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-1525 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile#40 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Samuel Pitt Contact:WhatsApp: +569 9947 5046Email: sam@pittenglish.clContact me:www.thebonjouragency.com simon@thebonjouragency.com
2023-12-1525 minAir Quality Matters#6 - Simon Jones - Reflections from the first 5 episodes. Podcasting, ventilation and of course Air Quality!Send us a textWell, how have you been enjoying the last few weeks of Air Quality MattersI thought it might be good to reflect on podcasting and some of the conversations I have been having.This is the first solo episode, so let me know how you find it and the series so far.Don't forget to subscribe and throw some stars in my direction if you think the podcast is worth it.Let me know who you want to hear from and what we should be...
2023-12-0425 minThe AMCIS PodcastSpotlight on the AMCIS Admissions ConferenceWelcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode it’s a little bit different because I’m coming to you live from the AMCIS Admissions Conference in central London on a rather chilly Thursday.I’m stood outside the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury and I’ve really been looking forward to this event, not just because there are some great spea...
2023-11-2830 minAir Quality Matters#4.1 - Ben Jones: Delving into Indoor Air Quality, Contaminants, and Health - Part 1Send us a textBen Jones - Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment. With a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at BAE Systems before completing an Engineering Doctorate in Environmental Technologies at Brunel.He was a Research Associate at University College London for two years before taking the post in Nottingham in 2013.Ben's work focuses on measurement and modelling approaches to the indoor environment. He is particularly interested in the energy-efficient v...
2023-11-201h 06Air Quality Matters#4.2 - Ben Jones: Unpacking the Science of Household Air Quality, Cooking Emissions, and the Impact of the Built Environment on HealthSend us a textBen Jones - Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment.With a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at BAE Systems before completing an Engineering Doctorate in Environmental Technologies at Brunel.He was a Research Associate at University College London for two years before taking the post in Nottingham in 2013.Ben's work focuses on measurement and modelling approaches to the indoor environment. He is particularly interested in the energy-efficient v...
2023-11-2036 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🗣️ Life inside the BBSW event at Heathrow!#38 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Today I'm at the BBSW with Suzanne Rowse and a large number of schools and agents. I'd never been here before so I was keen to know how it works and what it's actually like inside.Come with me as we s...
2023-11-1727 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🤩 Live from the Independent Schools Show 2023#39 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Today I'm at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea, David Wellesley Wesley's event where parents come to meet school Heads, Marketing and Admissions people.It's my favourite time of the year and I love seeing what's happening in the school...
2023-11-1723 min