Coventry University Podcasts

Being TV’s Shakespeare - Paul Abbott

coventryuniversity — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:44:06 +0000

Paul Abbott is a BAFTA winning English television screenwriter. He has become one of the most critically and commercially successful television writers working in Britain today.

Here he discusses writing for the screen, the state of British drama and Shameless USA.

Is PR Good for us? - Trevor Morris

coventryuniversity — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:55 +0000

Trevor Morris is Visiting Professor in Public relations at the University of Westminster and an author, business consultant and mentor. He was formally the CEO of Chime Public Relations, the UK’s largest PR group.

Here he discusses his some of the issues in his book ‘PR A Persuasive Industry?: Spin, Public Relations and the Shaping of the Modern Media’

Why You Don’t Need a Rep (Part Three) - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:19 +0000

Part Three of ‘Why you don’t need a rep’.

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled “New Photographics“.

Why You Don’t Need a Rep (Part Two) - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:21 +0000

Part Two of ‘Why you don’t need a rep’.

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled “New Photographics“.

Why You Don’t Need a Rep (Part One) - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:49:36 +0000

Part One of ‘Why you don’t need a rep’.

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled “New Photographics“.

East Asian Cinema in the UK - Adam Torel, Third Window Films

coventryuniversity — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:41 +0000

Adam Torel is Managing director of Third Window Films, a distribution company who bring East Asian Cinema to the UK. Here he talks about the state of Asian film distribution in the UK, Japanese pop culture and much more!

This event is organised by the Coventry University East Asian Film Society who promote, celebrate and enjoy East Asian cinema by watching a film every week, specifically those which are unreleased & unavailable in the UK.

Swine Flu and the Media - Dr John Lister

coventryuniversity — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:10 +0000

Dr John Lister discusses ‘Swine Flu and the Media: Problems with Complex Messages.

This talk is part of a series of public lectures from the Masters Degree in Health Communication Design at Coventry University.

Learning by Osmosis and from Trucktrain: a Messy Engineering Career - Peter Foyer

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:35:29 +0000

Peter Foyer is a Visiting Professor in the Principles of Engineering Design at Coventry University.

In this lecture he talks about his long and varied career in Engineering Consultancy and Education. Including the work he has been doing on the Trucktrain project.

What role does humour play in diversity and cohesion? - Professor Ted Cantle

coventryuniversity — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:35 +0000

Ted Cantle discusses 10 racist/faithist/sexist/disablist jokes and asks: What role does humour play in diversity and cohesion?

Blood, Iron and Gold: How the Railways Transformed the World - Christian Wolmar

coventryuniversity — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:19:28 +0000

Christian Wolmar is a British journalist, author, and railway historian, best known for his popular books and commentary on transport, especially on Britain’s railway network.

Here he discusses his latest book ‘Blood, Iron and Gold: How the Railways Transformed the World’.

Do I have to go to College to be a Photographer? Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:12:12 +0000

‘On a good course (the right course for you) there can be some clear and perceivable benefits to making the substantial financial investment. But a person can certainly put themselves into all of the situations in which they’d benefit from the positive aspects of a bricks and mortar education, without actually packing a bag…’

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled New Photographics. By recording them for download, it’s the intention that a broader range of people are able to gain access and engage in our community of like-minded learner practitioners.

Zunami! The Zuma Presidency - Roger Southall at Africa Matters Conference

coventryuniversity — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:48:34 +0000

Roger Southall (Witwatersrand University) discusses the Zuma Presidency at Coventry University’s Africa Matters Conference.

This event was organised by the African Studies Centre

Asian Oil Strategies in Africa - Alex Vines at the Africa Matters Conference

coventryuniversity — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:45:44 +0000

Alex Vines discusses Asian Oil Strategies in Africa at the Africa Matters Conference at Coventry University.

This event was organised by the African Studies Centre

Source Radio Interviews Dave Pearce

coventryuniversity — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:19 +0000

An interview with Ibiza legend Dave Pearce.

Tradition is not a business model - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12:07 +0000

…at the core of journalism is the idea that once garnered, information possessed by the journalist must be coveted and hidden. It’s value is it’s exclusivity. We’ve got something that we have to share but in traditional business models the only way to consistently realise the material benefit is to sell it exclusively. This can’t be the most efficient way of getting our work seen or heard. Assuming that sharing was the journalist’s original intent, then this method must be at odds, in fact I struggle to think of a more effective way of limiting the people that are able to share in the work.

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled “New Photographics“. By recording them for download, it’s the intention that a broader range of people are able to gain access and engage in our community of like-minded learner practitioners. You can find out more about us from the blog or by following @jdubbyah and @cu_photography on Twitter.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Nick Davies

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:56 +0000

Nick Davies has been named Journalist of the Year, Reporter of the Year and Feature Writer of the Year for his investigations into crime, drugs, poverty and other social issues. Hundreds of journalists have attended his masterclass on the techniques of investigative reporting. He has been a journalist since 1976 and is currently a freelance, working regularly as special correspondent for The Guardian. He was the first winner of the Martha Gellhorn award for investigative reporting for his work on failing schools and recently won the award for European Journalism for his work on drugs policy. Flat Earth News was published as a hardback in February 2008 and won the first Bristol Festival of Ideas book award.

Here he discusses his views on whether world journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Jeremy Paxman

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:47:55 +0000

Jeremy Paxman is a prominent and noteworthy presenter known and praised his abrasive and straightforward style of interviewing. He started his career in a local radio at BBC radio Brighton and in 1977, he became a part of BBC’s current affairs programme, Tonight. Was a reporter for Panorama and contributed to television programmes like Six O’Clock News and Breakfast Time. Owing to his commanding verbal skills, Jeremy Paxman became the anchor of BBC Two television programme, Newsnight. In 2003, the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, decided to discuss the invasion of Iraq with the television studio audience and Jeremy Paxman mediating the event. Jeremy Paxman has delivered lectures expressing concerns over the consequence of recent production scandals that has made media to lose public trust rapidly.

Here he discusses whether world journalism is in crisis

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Judith Townend

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:46:18 +0000

Judith Townend is senior reporter at Journalism.co.uk, where she covers the digital news industry, with a particular interest in media law, regulation, ethics and press freedom. Before hand, she worked as a researcher at Al Jazeera English and as an occasional freelancer. More recently, she was deputy editor at an arts and entertainment magazine in Leeds. She now blogs at FromtheOnline.com and contributes to Global Voices Online, a website for free expression and advocacy. She holds a BA Hons in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Cambridge and a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism from City University, London.

Here she discusses whether world journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Professor Tim Luckhurst

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:44:14 +0000

Tim Luckhurst is a former editor and deputy editor of The Scotsman. He began his career as a journalist on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme for which he produced, edited and reported from the UK and abroad. Prof. Luckhurst covered the Romanian Revolution and the First Gulf War for BBC Radio and reported on the liberation of Kosovo and the fall of Slobodan Milosevic for The Scotsman. He was the BBC’s Washington Producer during the first year of the Clinton presidency and returned to the UK to become a senior member of the team that designed and launched BBC Radio Five Live. He has won two Sony Radio Awards for news broadcasting. He writes for The Guardian, Independent, Times, Toronto Globe and Mail, Los Angeles Times and The New Republic.

Here he discusses his views on whether journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Professor Richard Keeble

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:37:34 +0000

Richard Keeble is a professor of journalism at Lincoln University. He is also a director of the Institute of Communication Ethics and co-edits their quarterly journal, Ethical Space. He has written a number of articles on the journalism of George Orwell and is currently co-editing for Routledge a collection of papers on literary journalists – such as Daniel Defoe, Charles Dickens, William Hazlitt, Willa Cather, Angela Carter, Truman Capote – called The Journalistic Imagination. He writes for a number websites such as www.medialens.org, and is a member of the Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom and contributes to its journal, Free Press.

Here he discusses whether world journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Professor Jeff Jarvis

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:31:08 +0000

Jeff Jarvis is an American journalist and an associate professor and director of the interactive journalism program at the City University of New York’s new Graduate School of Journalism. He writes a new media column for The Guardian and hosts its Media Talk USA podcast. Jarvis is the creator of the popular weblog BuzzMachine, which tracks developments in new media. Prior to that, Jarvis was creator and founding editor of Entertainment Weekly; Sunday editor and associate publisher of the New York Daily News; TV critic for TV Guide and People; a columnist on the San Francisco Examiner; assistant city editor and reporter for the Chicago Tribune; and a reporter for Chicago Today.

Live from New York he discusses his views on whether journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Professor Adrian Monck

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:28:09 +0000

Professor Adrian Monck is Managing Director and Head of Communications and Media at the World Economic Forum. The Forum is an independent, international organisation incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in Geneva, Switzerland. He was educated at Oxford University and London Business School and went on to be an award-winning broadcast journalist with CBS News, ITN and Sky News. His work at Dunblane and in Bosnia received awards from the Royal Television Society, and on Rwanda won the special report gold medal, and overall festival prize at the New York International Festival. From June 2005, he was head of Journalism and Publishing at the Graduate School of Journalism at City University London, where he still teaches.

Here he discusses whether world journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Dr Suzanne Franks

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:26:34 +0000

Suzanne Franks is Director of Research at Kent University’s Centre for Journalism. At the start of her journalism career she worked with the BBC as a researcher on documentaries and then joined the Television Current Affairs department, producing programmes such as Newsnight, Watchdog, The Money Programme and Panorama. In the 1990s she started an independent production company, Sevenday Productions, which was awarded the first outside contract for the televising of Parliament. She was based in Westminster, responsible for all the coverage from the Lords, Commons and committees until 2001. The company also developed a web business specialising in political coverage and was awarded the first webcasting contract from Downing Street.

Here she discusses her thoughts on whether world journalism is in crisis.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Dr George Nyabuga

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:52 +0000

Dr George Nyabuga is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed media trainer. He joined Media Convergence Group as Managing Editor earlier this year and has key responsibilities across the Group’s multi-media platforms. Dr Nyabuga holds a PhD in Politics, History and Media and a Masters in Online Journalism. Nyabuga brings wide-ranging hands-on experience as a journalist in Kenya, South Africa and the US. He has taught journalism, media and cultural studies at Worcester and Coventry universities in the United Kingdom. He was a Merit Prize winner at the African Journalists of the Year Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2000 and was in 1997 a Freedom Forum International Journalist-in-Residence Program award winner.

Here he discusses his thoughts at the ‘Is Journalism in Crisis?’ Conference

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Dr Fred Mudhai

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:12:43 +0000

Okoth Fred Mudhai is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Global Media/Communication at Coventry University, UK. He has written research papers and memos on ICT and politics as a member of the IT and Civil Society Network of the IT and International Cooperation Program, US Social Science Research Council (2003-2005). At the Tunis (2005) World Summit on the Information Society, he received a Media Award by Panos London and Global Knowledge Partnership. He was also a category runner-up in the 2007 African Information Society Media Award.

Here he shares his thoughts on whether journalism is in crisis

Source Radio Interviews Steve Cropley

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:58:16 +0000

An interview with Steve Cropley from AUTOCAR magazine

Source Radio Interviews Nick Pollard

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:56:45 +0000

An interview with former head of Sky News Nick Pollard

Source Radio Interviews Jon Gaunt

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:55:44 +0000

An interview with Suntalk’s Jon Gaunt.

Is there a Crisis in World Journalism? Professor Bo Cui

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:17:14 +0000

Professor Bo Cui is from the Zhejiang University of Media and Communication in China. Here she gives a Chinese perspective on the question of whether world journalism is in crisis.

Why the Spanish Inquisition was good for Photography - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:09:25 +0000

“History is never antiquated, because humanity is always fundamentally the same.” ~Walter Rauschenbusch

…it seems hard to believe to us today that the thought of a personal relationship with God (or as Plato described it, being without a Greek word for religion, Love,Knowledge and Truth), through direct prayer, was as alien for them as, lets say for instance, it would be today for us to ask a person depicted within a photograph, for their own version of (news) events…

These podcasts are notes from Jonathan Worth’s blog entitled “New Photographics“. By recording them for download, it’s the intention that a broader range of people are able to gain access and engage in our community of like-minded learner practitioners. You can find out more from the blog or by following @jdubbyah and @cu_photography on Twitter.

Why I use Twitter to teach - Jonathan Worth, New Photographics

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:02:47 +0000

…..as part of a structure of dynamic learning methods, it also serves to embed the framework of sustainable practices that are relevant wherever the medium takes us in the future. Right now Twitter enables me to follow the thoughts, processes and debates that other media practitioners are engaging in and from this come to a more thorough and global understanding of the commonalities.

Blocking Investigation or Ensuring Truth for Clients? John Stonborough

coventryuniversity — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:24:09 +0000

John Stonborough specialises in media relations, providing an authoritative and discreet media management service to corporate and private clients world-wide. He is the MD of Stonborough Media Group.

Here he discusses his role in helping clients to ensure that they are represented fairly.

More than ‘Delivery’: Transformative Learning in the Workplace - David Young at iPED 2009

coventryuniversity — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:07:42 +0000

Professor David Young addresses learning in the workplace. He argues that work-based learners are willing and capable of taking responsibility for shaping and managing their own learning, that they can initiate and sustain academic discourse on-line and at a distance and that they feel a sense of pride and achievement in doing so.

This keynote speech is taken from the iPED 2009 conference on ‘Researching Beyond Boundaries’.

Learning in a Landscape of Practice: Communities and Boundaries - Etienne Wenger at iPED 2009

coventryuniversity — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:06:39 +0000

Etienne Wenger is a globally recognized thought leader in the field of communities of practice and their application to organizations. A pioneer of the “community of practice” research, he is author and co-author of seminal articles and books on the topic.

This keynote speech is taken from the iPED 2009 conference on ‘Researching Beyond Boundaries’.

Making ‘Nativity’ - Debbie Isitt

coventryuniversity — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:10 +0000

Debbie Isitt is a comic writer, film director and performer. She set up world renowned theatre company Snarling Beasties in the 1980’s to great critical acclaim. She then went on to direct ‘Confetti’ and here she discusses the making of her latest film ‘Nativity’, an improvised comedy out this Christmas. You can see the trailer for Nativity here

What can we do about concrete? Professor Peter Claisse

coventryuniversity — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:04:12 +0000

Far more concrete is produced than any other man-made material. Annual production represents one tonne for every person on the planet. It is an incredibly versatile material, and is used in almost all major construction projects. It does, however, have two serious problems which may threaten its use in the future.

In this Professorial Lecture Peter Claisse discusses the issues surrounding concrete production.This is also available to view on CUTV - Coventry University TV.

Jon Snow - The Best and Worst of Times in 21st Century Journalism

coventryuniversity — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:49:45 +0000

Jon Snow is an English journalist and presenter, currently employed by ITN. He is best known for presenting Channel 4 News.

Here he discusses the past, present and future of broadcasting and british media. This talk is also available on CUTV

From Here to There - Gideon Coe, Radio 6

coventryuniversity — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:52:30 +0000

Gideon, a former Coventry student, joined BBC GLR in 1994 as sportscaster on the Breakfast Show, he later took over joint-presentation duties. He won a Sony Award in 1995 and another in 1999 for the sports show. He now works at 6 Music for the BBC.

Documentaries from Tough Places - Eamon Matthews

coventryuniversity — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:53:21 +0000

Eamonn Matthews runs Quicksilver Media, and is the Executive Producer of Channel 4’s foreign affairs strand Unreported World. Here he talks about life as a documentary filmmaker.

My new life in The Sun (radio) - Jon Gaunt, SunTalk

coventryuniversity — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:35:37 +0000

Jonathan Charles Gaunt, better known as Jon Gaunt or “Gaunty” is a radio talk show presenter and a newspaper columnist for The Sun. He describes himself as a ‘working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda.’

Here he talks about getting sacked and his new job at The Sun.

WARNING - THIS TALK CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE

Looking Beyond Top Gear - Steve Cropley, AUTOCAR

coventryuniversity — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:37:45 +0000

Steve Cropley, editor-in-chief of Haymarket’s Autocar magazine, has been given top honours by his peers in new awards for motoring journalism. One judge called Cropley “One of the top five most important journalists in the world” and another described him as “The ultimate journalist in every way – professional, personable, sharp as a razor and a beautiful scribe”.

Here he discusses life in Automotive Journalism

Institute for Applied Entrepreneurship - Tom Williamson

coventryuniversity — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:23:38 +0000

The Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship (IAE) is home to all enterprise and entrepreneurship activities at Coventry University. The Institute offers the region – and its students, graduates and staff – a broad range of entrepreneurial support and services for every level and stage of business start-up and growth.

Tom Williamson discusses the work of the IAE and the support that is available.

Using wireless Sensors in Bomb Disposal Suits - Cogent Computing

coventryuniversity — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:45:12 +0000

The Cogent Computing Applied Research Centre, based at Coventry University, UK, is at the forefront of British research in the field of pervasive sensing. The Centre was established with the aim of becoming the West Midland region’s premier facility for research in Pervasive Computing.

In this project Dr James Brusey discusses how Cogent are working on using wireless sensors in bomb suits, in partnership with NP Aerospace.

Dance and Disability

coventryuniversity — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:53:53 +0000

Coventry University’s Performing Arts Department has created a number of initiatives in the area of dance and disability. Here’s a short film about that work.

Designing Health Communications - Dr David Sless

coventryuniversity — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:18:17 +0000

Dr David Sless, CEO of the Communication Research Institute, gives a talk on health information design.

Critical Pedagogy, Critical Theory and Critical Hope - Interview with Sarah Amsler

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:55:24 +0000

In this podcast, in conversation with Gurnam Singh, Sarah Amsler, Lecturer in Sociology at Aston University shares some of her own praxis in this area critical pedagogy.

In particulalr, she discusses the relationship between critical pedagogy, critical theory and the sociology of ‘hope’. In doing so she talks about how critical pedagogy come to life in many roles as a teacher/researcher/activist/citizen.

Popular Education and Higher Education - Interview with Jim Crowther

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:53:46 +0000

Jim Crowther is Senior Lecturer in Education at Edinburgh University. In this talk he explores the ideas associated with popular education and their relevance to higher education.

Through reflecting on his working class roots and educational journey, as an adult learner, Jim offers a unique insight the ways in which the underpinning ideologies and practices associated with critical pedagogy and popular education can be deployed by academics, in their role as teachers and researchers.

Indigenous Pedagogy - Interview with Michael Williams

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:52:07 +0000

In this podcast Michael Williams discusses some the pedagogical strategies that he has developed to address the silencing that takes place in traditional teaching and learning.

Michael is the director of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit at the University of Queensland. Its objective is to become a centre of excellence and expert opinion on teaching, research and consultation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to maintain a committed system of personal and academic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Critical Reflection and Critical Pedagogy - Interview with Philip Chambers

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:48:22 +0000

In this podcast Dr Phil Chambers, in conversation with Dr Graham Steventon, explores the importance of reflection in enabling critical thinking.

In particular the discussion identifies the relationship between some of the principles of critical pedagogy and critical reflection, of the importance of locating self in the learning process, of voice, dialogue, respect and creativity.

Autonomist Marxism, Social Movements and Popular Education - Steve Wright

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:46:32 +0000

In this podcast Steve Cowden interviews Dr Steve Wright, the Australian Marxist academic about his work on Italian workerist theory and the social movements.

Fitting into the broader tradition of ‘Autonomist Marxism’ associated with the work of writers such as Antonio Negri, Sergio Bologna and Mario Tronti, Steve discusses the relationship between the Italian Social Centre movement and the traditions associated with critical pedagogy and popular education emerging from South America.

The Neoliberal University, Critical Pedagogy and Popular Education - Part 1

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:44:49 +0000

In conversation with Gurnam Singh, in this first of two podcasts, Dr Joyce Canaan, Reader in Sociology at Birmingham City University and Co-ordinator for Sociology at the Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (CSAP)at Birmingham University in the UK, offers a compelling analysis of the impact of neoliberalism on university life.

This is prefaced with personal reflections on her own intellectual and professional journey and how she became committed to critical pedagogy and popular education.

The Neoliberal University, Critical Pedagogy and Popular Education - Part 2

coventryuniversity — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:37:13 +0000

In this second in a series of two interviews, following on from her critique of the ‘neoliberal university’, Dr Joyce Canaan outlines some of the political and pedagogical strategies she has developed within her work as a academic activist.

Moreover, as a founding member of the Critical Pedagogy and Popular Education Network based at CSAP, Joyce discusses some of the various activities she has supported and participated in; most notably, the links she has developed with Venezuelan popular educators. Last, in reflecting on her own teaching practices, Joyce ends by offering a series of suggestions as to how university academics can inculcate the principles and methods associated with critical pedagogy and popular education into their own teaching practices.

Institute for Creative Enterprises - Christine Hamilton

coventryuniversity — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:39:47 +0000

Christine Hamilton is the Director of ICE - The Institute for Creative Enterprises at Coventry University. Here she discusses the role and aims of the Institute in helping to drive the creative industries forward in Coventry and the region.

Learning Disabilities in Healthcare - Martin Bollard

coventryuniversity — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:53:49 +0000

Martin Bollard is a Senior Lecturer at Coventry University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Here he talks about his research in Learning Disability in Healthcare and some of the policy issues in the NHS around this issue.

Pupil Participation in School Design - Design and Ergonomics Applied Research Group

coventryuniversity — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:39:33 +0000

A collaboration between ergonomists and children’s geographers to understand factors which effect the participation of pupils in the Building Schools for the Future Programme.

The two year AHRC funded project was completed in June 2009. The funding was used to support Coventry and Northampton Universities’ observations of the way and extent to which pupils were involved in the early stages of the design of their schools. The activities of 10 diverse schools in rural and urban areas around the two universities were analysed with a view to understanding and locating best practice.

Health at Coventry University - Issue 2

coventryuniversity — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:12:28 +0000

This is the second issue of the magazine aimed at showcasing Coventry University’s positive contribution to the organistion and delivery of healthcare in the UK and globally. Inside you’ll find articles and interviews that demonstrate our engagement with the health agenda including innovations in learning, policy and research.

Towards a Sustainable World - Professor Malcolm McIntosh

coventryuniversity — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:25:52 +0000

Malcolm McIntosh is an independent writer, broadcaster and teacher on corporate citizenship, sustainability and accountability.

He is the General Editor of the Journal of Corporate Citizenship, a Trustee of envolve.co.uk, Visiting Professor, Institute for International Policy Analysis, University of Bath, Visiting Professor at the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at Nottingham Business School, England, and Professor Extraordinary at the Sustainability Institute, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board to the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol and a member of the European Council on Corporate Citizenship for the US Conference Board. He is also on the UK Sustainable Development Commission’s Panel.

Here he discusses his work in systems thinking and managing complexity to deal with issues of sustainability.

Introduction to the Photographic Mediations Symposium - Gary Hall

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:44:06 +0000

Professor Gary Hall introduces the context of the Photographic Mediations Symposium.

The Virtual Life of Photography - Sarah Kember

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:43:13 +0000

Sarah Kember is Reader in New Technologies of Communication at Goldsmiths University. Here she discusses the virtual life of photography.

Recollections: Photography, Time and Space - Jonathan Shaw

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:42:23 +0000

Jonathan Shaw discusses his photographic work in time and space.

The Camera As Witness - Sally Miller

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:41:31 +0000

Dr Sally Millar is a lecturer in critical theory at the University of Brighton. Here she discusses the camera as witness.

Remediating Photographic Time - Q&A Session

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:40:31 +0000

Sarah Kember, Jonathan Shaw and Sally Miller answer questions from the Remediating Photographic Time session at the Photographic Mediations Symposium.

Recording the anatomical: images from Stelarc’s Extra Ear Surgery - Nina Sellars

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:39:27 +0000

Nina Sellars lectures in anatomical drawing at Monash University in Australia. Here she discusses ‘Recording the anatomical: images from Stelarc’s Extra Ear surgery’.

Why can’t I make a portrait of a tree? - Jonathan Worth

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:38:12 +0000

Jonathan Worth discusses his work as an editorial photographer.

Digital futures: who’s afraid of the amateur photographer? - Joanna Zylinska

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:37:04 +0000

Joanna Zylinska is a Reader in New Media Communications at Goldsmiths University. Here she discusses the fears around the amateur photographer.

Photographic Inventions and Interventions Q&A

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:25:04 +0000

Nina Sellars, Jonathan Worth and Joanna Zylinska answer questions from the Photographic Inventions and Interventions session.

Photographic Mediations - Plenary debate

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:12:21 +0000

The plenary debate from the Photographic Mediations Symposium.

Working and Surviving in the Media - Arti Halai

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:52:39 +0000

As a TV Presenter, Reporter and Producer Arti has worked in both radio and television for some of the country’s largest organisations including ITV1 Central where she was known as the face of Central News. She has also worked for the BBC, ITN News Channel, Carlton, LWT, Mirror Group and Sunrise Radio. A businesswoman with her own training company, A H Action, Arti is a consultant and a trainer on presentation, media and communication skills.

Here she discusses surviving in a media career.

How to Write a Biography - Carole Angier

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:50:33 +0000

Carole Angier is the award-winning biographer of Jean Rhys (1985 & 1990). Her biography of the great Italian writer Primo Levi, was published in the UK and the US in 2002 to critical acclaim. Here she discusses how to write about people.

Storytelling - Amanda Smith and Mez Packer discuss their books

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:51:00 +0000

Amanda Smith and Mez Packer discuss their books as part of the Coventry Literary Festival 2009.

Social Work, Hate Crime, Diversity and Equality - Dr Gurnham Singh

coventryuniversity — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:44:57 +0000

Dr Gurnham Singh discusses his research into Race, Inequality, Diversity, Social Work and Hate Crime.

Sport for Development - Dream or Reality? - Play the Game Conference

coventryuniversity — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:05:18 +0000

This session discusses whether sport can stimulate social development. It includes Poul Hansen, William Bennett, Bob Munro, Andrea Selliaas and Fred Coalter discussing sport and its relationship to development, equality, peace and reconciliation.

New Challenges Against Doping in Sport - Session 1

coventryuniversity — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:06:39 +0000

This first session discussing doping in sport includes talks from Sandro Donati, Herman Ram and Yves Kummer.This first session discussing doping in sport includes talks from Sandro Donati, Herman Ram and Yves Kummer.

New Challenges Against Doping in Sport - Session 2

coventryuniversity — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:05:55 +0000

The second session discussing the implications of doping in sport. This session includes talks from Anne-Marie Kappelgaard, David Howman and a panel session with Greg Lemond.

Prof Alexis Benos at Condition Critical Conference

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:53:12 +0000

Prof Alexis Benos discusses some of the debates at the Condition Critical Conference

How to save a hospital - Mark Ladbrook at Condition Critical

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:52:15 +0000

We caught Mark Ladbrook after the meeting to ask how to stop a hospital from being closed after his successful campaign in Oxford.

Investigating Pharmaceutical Companies - Marisa de Andrade at Condition Critical

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:50:59 +0000

What do you do when you discover that not for profit consumer groups are actually funded by Pharmaceutical companies? You learn to be a better investigative journalist! Marisa de Andrade shared her eye opening investigation results at the Condition Critical Conference at Coventry University.

Getting Started as a Health Campaigner - Colin Thunhurst at Condition Critical

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:49:42 +0000

Colin Thunhurst discusses his work in public health

BBC Coverage of Health in Northern Ireland - Brian Laughlin at Condition Critical

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:48:26 +0000

Brian Laughlin discusses the media coverage of health in Northern Ireland with Shelley Stevenson

Keep the NHS Public - Andrea Franks at Condition Critical Health Conference

coventryuniversity — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:47:09 +0000

Shelly Stevenson speaks with Andrea Franks, a Dermatologist and consultant for the NHS. She is a member of ‘Keep the NHS Public’ and came to the Condition Critical Conference to find some fellow campaigners and get some inspiration.

Blind Optimism: Challenging the Myths of Private Health in Poor Countries - Anna Marriott, Oxfam

coventryuniversity — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:44:28 +0000

Anna Marriott works for Oxfam. Here she discusses and challenges the myths that surround private health care in poor countries at the 15th annual IAHPE conference that took place at Coventry University.

Global Neoliberalism and the Consequences for Healthcare Policy in the NHS - Dr Clive Peedell

coventryuniversity — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:41:16 +0000

Dr Clive Peedell is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough. Here he discusses how the political, economic and philosophical doctrine of neoliberalism has influenced UK social policy (and the NHS) over the past three decades.

The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of the BMA and HCSA.

Media Impact on Public Perception of Health Policies - Dr John Lister

coventryuniversity — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:01:03 +0000

Dr John Lister is a health journalist and lecturer at Coventry University. He writes extensively on health services and health policy issues for trade union and other organisations. This includes research, writing, editing and designing tabloid newspapers for 12 major branches of UNISON, the UKs largest health trade union.

Here he discusses the ‘Media Impact on Public Perception of Health Policies’ at the 15th Annual IAHPE Conference that took place in Coventry.

Introducing the International Association of Health Policy - Professor Alexis Benos

coventryuniversity — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:58:12 +0000

Alexis Benos is from Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, he is also the President of the International Association of Health Policy in Europe (IAHPE).

Here he gives a talk about the role of his organisation as well as introducing some of the key themes at the 15th IAHPE conference. The conference was organised with the support of Coventry University’s School of Art and Design and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

The Workers Education Association and Popular or Informal Learning - Mogs Russell

coventryuniversity — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:24:07 +0000

Dr Gurnham Singh from Coventry University talks to Mogs Russell from the Workers Education Association in Birmingham, UK. The discussion explores the history, politics, practices and ideas associated with the Workers Education Association and the role of popular and informal education more generally.

The Importance of Regional TV- Wesley Smith and Dennis Coath

coventryuniversity — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:31:41 +0000

Wesley Smith has twenty four years experience in TV presenting and broadcast journalism. He is an accomplished live performer and has hosted nightly news and current affairs programmes. Dennis Coath has worked as Sports Editor, Presenter, Reporter and Newsreader with ATV and ITV in the Midlands and also produced several documentaries.

Here they discuss the importance of regional television.

Entrepreneurship for a Globalised World

coventryuniversity — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:39:13 +0000

Dr Gideon Maas, Director of the Institute for Applied Entrepreneurship at Coventry University, and Prof Paul Hannon, Director of Research and Education at the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship, discuss issues in entrepreneurship for a globalised world.

This talk is part of the Coventry University Global Masterclass Series that is broadcast live every month. To find out more about the talks please visit the Global Masterclass Website.

The Crisis Facing International Media - Raymond Snoddy

coventryuniversity — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:44:11 +0000

Raymond Snoddy is a freelance journalist who presents the BBC Television accountability programme Newswatch and writes regularly for a variety of publications after being media editor of The Times for seven years.

In this Coventry Conversation he discusses the crisis facing the local and international media industries today.

Dance Injury Biomechanics Research

coventryuniversity — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:40:25 +0000

Dr James Shippen discusses his work that uses biomechanics and motion capture to help prevent injury in dance.

Play the Game Closing Session - Jens Sejer Anderson and Andrew Jennings

coventryuniversity — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:51:20 +0000

In this closing session from the Play the Game 2009 Sport and Society Conference we hear Jens Sejer Anderson and Andrew Jennings give us some closing comments about this years conference with some thoughts for the future.

A Revolution On Wheels: Future Automotive Powertrains - Sir Nick Scheele

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:43:29 +0000

Sir Nicholas Scheele is a former Chancellor of the University of Warwick and formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor Company. Prior to being Chief Operating Officer for Ford, Scheele was responsible for European Operations and has also been Chief Executive of Jaguar, then a Ford subsidiary.

Here he discusses the future of automotive powertrains.

Greg LeMond - ‘Cycling is dying through drugs’

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:09:11 +0000

Greg LeMond, the former three-times winner of the Tour de France, said at the Play the Game Conference that cycling is on a “slow death march” because of widespread, systematic doping, and added: “In 20 years, drugs will have damaged cycling so much it might not be at the Olympics.”

His stance on anti-doping and performance enhancing substances has brought him into conflict with some of the most famous names in the sport. Here he talks about his career and his highly contentious opinions and attitudes toward drugs in sport.

Threats to Editorial Independence - Andrew Moger

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:36:52 +0000

Andrew Moger is Executive Director of the News Media Coalition in the UK. Here he talks about the relationship between the news media and the sporting world. This session is follwed by the Question and Answer session for the ‘Mega-events: Can they drive development?’ sessions at the Play the Game 2009 Conference.

What we should REALLY expect in 2012 - Simon Chadwick

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:36:00 +0000

Simon Chadwick is Professor in the Business of Sport at Coventry University. Here he talks about what we should REALLY expect from the Olympic Games in London 2012.

London 2012: Delivering the Promise - Brigid Simmonds

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:34:36 +0000

Brigid Simmonds works for the CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) who lobby the Government on behalf of sport and they also help smaller bodies to deliver the sporting agenda. Here she talks about delivering the promises at London 2012.

Olympism - Privatised Profit and Socialized Debt - Chris Shaw

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:32:15 +0000

Chris Shaw is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He talks about the hidden 4th pillar of olympism: Privatised Profit, Socialized Debt and whether Olympism actually boosts and helps local economies.

How the Swiss ‘EUROphoria’ Boosted Sport For All - Lorenz Ursprung

coventryuniversity — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:39 +0000

Lorenz Ursprung is Head of Sport Promotion at the Federal Office for Sport in Switzerland. Here he talks about EURO 2008 and how it helped sport for all.

Computer Simulation in Vehicle Dynamics - Professor Mike Blundell

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:46:14 +0000

Professor Mike Blundell, from Coventry University’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing, discusses the ‘Role of Computer Simulation in Vehicle Dynamics and Safety’ and talks about the projects he has been involved in.

This Lecture is part of the Professorial Lecture Series at Coventry University.You can also watch it on Coventry University TV.

Health and Lifestyle Interventions - Self Management Programme

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:41:01 +0000

Self-management recognises but seeks to overcome the challenges involved in living with a long-term health condition or caring for someone, young or old, with a long-term health condition (LTHC). This approach to health and well-being is underpinned by the disciplines of health and positive psychology.

This film shows some of the work of the Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions

Human Rights and Beijing 2008: Match or Mismatch - Brian Dooley

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:46:36 +0000

Brian Dooley works for Amnesty International. Here he talks about the human rights situation in China, which he argues created more human rights violations than it solved.

Media Freedom in China - Aidan White

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:45:26 +0000

Aiden White is the General Secretary of the International Federation of Journalists. In this talk he discusses media freedom in China and how far it reaches.

Chinese Cultural Identity and the Beijing Games - Hai Ren

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:44:28 +0000

Hai Ren is a Professor and Director of the Olympic Studies Centre at the University of Beijing. Here he discusses the Beijing Games 2008 and China’s National Image and Cultural Identity.

A History of Sport in China - Xiong Huan

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:43:40 +0000

Xiong Huan is from the Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at the University of Cork. Here she talks about the history of sport and sports policy in China.

Making Mugabe and the White African - Lucy Bailey

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:13:58 +0000

The documentary, which was shot covertly in Zimbabwe in 2008, charts white farmer Mike Campbell who takes President Mugabe to court for racism. Campbell won his case despite intimidation, threats and violence against him, his family, the 500 black workers and their families who share life on the farm.

Lucy talks about the making of the documentary which is currently touring a number of festivals around the world.

Summer School 2009

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:50:41 +0000

Sharon Taylor, from the Recruitment and Admissions team at Coventry University, discusses this years Summer School.

Match Fixers: They are here. What are we going to do now? - Declan Hill

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:15:40 +0000

Declan Hill leads a dangerous existence as an investigative journalist, author and academic. Here he discusses match fixing in sport and why we should be concerned.

Match Fixing in Sport - How Betfair Can Help Tackle Corruption - Mark Davies

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:05:25 +0000

Mark Davies is the Managing Director of Betfair. Here he discusses how his organisation can help to tackle corruption in sport in the 21st century.

Match Fixing in Sport - Sports Betting in Professional Football - Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros

coventryuniversity — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:03:30 +0000

Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros works for the European Professional Football Leagues. Here he discusses the dark side of sports betting and what is needed to be done to safeguard the integrity of professional football.

Match Fixing in Sport - Don’t bet on it - Michael Franzese

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:34:43 +0000

Michael Franzese is a former mob boss. In this talk, part of the Play the Game Sport and Society Conference, Michael talks about match fixing.

The Power of Sound - Sonochemistry Centre

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:12:29 +0000

The Sonochemistry Centre explores how we can utilise the innate power of sound to benefit the environment, improve healthcare and make manufacturing processes cleaner and greener.

Established in 1994 the Sonochemistry Centre retains its primary aim of securing and maintaining a position of international excellence in a variety of applications of power ultrasound in chemistry and processing technologies.

The Centre is a national and international resource base for topics related to power ultrasound and provides expertise on applications of Sonochemistry to academic institutions, companies and government organisations.

You can find out more about the centre at http://www.coventry.ac.uk/sonochemistry

Greg LeMond - ‘Cycling is dying through drugs’ - Video

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:38:47 +0000

Greg LeMond is a three-time winner of the Tour de France. His stance on anti-doping and performance enhancing substances has brought him into conflict with some of the most famous names in the sport. Here he talks about his career and his highly contentious opinions and attitudes toward drugs and ethics in sport.

The Reassuring Stability of Football Capitalism - Stefan Szymanski

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:30:40 +0000

Stefan Szymanski is an economist from the CASS Business School. Here he discusses why football has been relatively stable during the financial crisis.

The Challenges in European Football Today - William Gaillard, UEFA

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:29:10 +0000

William Gaillard is Director of Communications at UEFA. Here he discusses the issues and challenges for European football in the 21st Century.

The twin approach to football club sustainability - Dave Boyle

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:53:00 +0000

Dave Boyle is the Chief Executive of Supporters Direct, an organisation that gives fans a stake in the ownership and governence in football. Here he talks about how he thinks football will struggle in England because of its ownership and regulative structures that surround it.

Power Struggles in Football - Katarina Pijetlovic and Simon Gardiner

coventryuniversity — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:55:30 +0000

Katarina Pijetlovic and Simon Gardiner are academics from the International University Audentes Tallinn and Leeds Metropolitan University respectively. Here they discuss breakaway leagues and the tensions in football.

The role of the EU in European Sports Policy - Pedro Velazquez

coventryuniversity — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:29:56 +0000

Pedro Velazquez is Deputy Head of the Sports Unit for the European Commission. Here he talks about the role of the European Union in Sports Policy throughout the continent.

The Pyramid is History: The Challenges of grass-roots and top sport - Mogens Kirkeby

coventryuniversity — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:28:39 +0000

Mogens Kirkeby is President of the International Sport and Culture Association in Denmark. Here he talks about the real challenges and conflicts between grass-roots and top sport.

International Challenges to ‘Sport for All’ - Henrik Brandt

coventryuniversity — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:27:27 +0000

Henrik H. Brandt is Director of the Danish Institute for Sports Studies in Denmark. Here he talks about the International challenges to “Sport for All”.

The Global Sporting Arms Race - Veerle De Bosscher

coventryuniversity — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:26:19 +0000

Veerle De Bosscher is from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium. Here she discusses the findings of her study into elite sport expenditure.

Financing Sport in a Global Recession - Wladimir Andreff

coventryuniversity — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:25:13 +0000

Wladimir Andreff is Professor Emeritus in Sports Economy at the University of Paris-Sorbonne in France. Here he talks about the financing of sport in times of global recession.

Welcoming Speeches - Play the Game 2009

coventryuniversity — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:04:17 +0000

Listen to all of the welcoming speeches from the Play the Game 2009 conference hosted by Coventry University. Including welcoming speeches from The Very Reverend John Irvine MA, Professor Madeleine Atkins, Jim Johnston, Jens Sejer Anderson, David Goldblatt, Nikki Dryden and Professor Simon Chadwick from Coventry University.

Play the Game 2009

coventryuniversity — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:34:25 +0000

A growing number of stakeholders realise that sport cannot fulfil its ambitions by being succesful as a global entertainment industry. On the contrary, commercial success is sometimes accompanied by serious threats to the core values and credibility of sport as a driver of social, cultural and educational progress.

Play the Game and the Centre for the International Business of Sport at Coventry University, invite you to join us in Coventry for the sixth world communication conference on sport and society. We will be uploading a number of the keynote speeches here.

Evolve Spring 2009 - Coventry University Alumni Magazine

coventryuniversity — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:26:04 +0000

Evolve is the Alumni Magazine for all past Coventry University Students. It contains information about Alumni events, graduate stories and ways to get back in touch with people from your course. This issue features an article about how TV personality, Jimmy Doherty, left Coventry to set up his a pig farm.

Join our Coventry University Alumni Group to receive this magazine in the post http://www.coventry.ac.uk/alumni

The Specials - Horace Panter in Conversation

coventryuniversity — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:41:37 +0000

Horace Panter is a true icon of British music. In the 1970s Horace formed “The Specials” who went on to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. This year they are reforming to play a number of big shows, including headlining slots at Glastonbury and V Festival.

In 1972 Horace started studying fine art at Coventry’s Lanchester Polytechnic, now known as Coventry University. In his second year there he met Jerry Dammers and soon they formed The Specials. They started playing in Coventry bars and pubs and by 1980 were arguably the UK’s biggest band.

Here Horace talks to Coventry Conversations about growing up in Coventry, the day after the Specials played their first gig since they reformed.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis

coventryuniversity — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:28:35 +0000

Martin is an award-winning TV and radio presenter, national newspaper columnist and bestselling author. An ultra-specialised journalist, he spends his life focusing on how to cut bills without cutting back. He is also an innovator/entrepreneur and his website, moneysavingexpert.com, is one of the most visited destinations on the

Here he speaks live to Coventry Conversations via video link from BBC Television Centre. This podcast was recorded on 13th March 2009.

Innovate Issue 5 - Applied Research at Coventry University

coventryuniversity — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:17:28 +0000

This issue focuses on Coventry University’s contribution to the health agenda and the impact our applied research in this area is having on people’s lives.

Also in this issue: Jamaican Pride - Helping Caribbean banana producers survive all the elements, Sustainable Styling - Making the environment a must-have fashion accessory, Sailing Into Business - The University’s first appearance at the Boat Show attracted a lot of attention, Local Enterprise - Targeting employment and enterprise initiatives to meet local community needs, Critical Thinking - Using problem based learning to create critical minds in sport.

Creativity is International - Dean Stockton

coventryuniversity — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:12:04 +0000

Dean Stockton is a British creative star. Since January 2008 Dean has been Senior Creative Director of Chellomedia Group. He leads group creative direction and responsibility for managing all corporate brand strategy, including most channel and online services. He delivers and impliments creative direction and creative marketing solutions across the group; provides creative inspiration, creative lead and creative expertise – promoting the importance of creative excellence throughout the organisation.

Here he talks about creativity and the importance of not being sloppy, not thinking and not taking time to look at things properly. He also talks about the huge changes in the creative industries over the years.

It’s Only Rock n Roll But I Like It- Paul Gambaccini

coventryuniversity — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:37:55 +0000

Paul Gambaccini presents his weekly America’s Greatest Hits show on BBC Radio 2 and contributes to various publications. From March 2008 he took over as chairman of the Radio 4 music quiz called Counterpoint. In August 2008 he returned to Classic FM, to present Paul Gambaccini’s Hall of Heroes’ series.

Be warned, this Coventry Conversation contains some very strong language and unfortunately we have had to edit out some of the music that Paul refers to.

Why all Governments Need Spin - Nicholas Jones

coventryuniversity — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:09:35 +0000

Nicholas Jones was for many years BBC political correspondent. His books include Sultans of Spin, The Control Freaks, Soundbites and Spin Doctors and Trading Information. He has been involved in the world of politics for more than 30 years as a journalist, most prominently as the BBC’s political correspondent and in uniquely qualified to talk about how politicians can manipulate the media.

In this Coventry Conversation, Nicholas discusses why spin is central to all governments, both Tory and Labour.

Aids in sub-Saharan Africa - Professor Hazel Rose Barrett

coventryuniversity — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:24:02 +0000

Professor Hazel Barrett has spent a number of years researching the aids pandemic in the sub-Saharan countries of Africa. Despite the numerous efforts over the years the AIDS virus continues to grow in the number of people contracting and dying from the infection.

In this talk Hazel discusses some of the many causes influencing the problem of AIDS and HIV in the countries of Africa, arguing that the issues can only partially be solved by medical advancements. She also discusses the socio-economic factors that are influencing the prominence of AIDS throughout this region.

Hazel also discusses the impact that the virus is continuing to have on the UK and the many myths that surround the virus.

Computing the Creative Way - Peter Every

coventryuniversity — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:13:57 +0000

Peter is a senior lecturer and course leader for Creative Computing degrees at Coventry University. Peter co-ordinated the DfEE funded National Information Design Network from 1996 until 1999. He has recently completed an IPED Research scholarship investigating the usability of discussion forums in an academic context.

In this Coventry Conversation, Peter discusses a number of future developments that combine computing with creativity.

Obama and Cameron - What the Poll ‘Tea Leaves’ Show - Julia Clark

coventryuniversity — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:01:36 +0000

Julia Clark is a polling guru; she researches and calls election for Britain’s most respected opinion pollster-MORI(Market and Research International). She is usually very right.

In this special Coventry Conversation she gazes into the tea leaves and the figures and firmly forecasts a Cameron Conservative government this time next year.

Please credit Ipsos/Mori if you use the figures.

Cameron And Obama- What the Poll Tea Leaves Show

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Health - Coventry University’s work in Healthcare Issue 1

coventryuniversity — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:28:46 +0000

This is the new magazine aimed at showcasing Coventry University’s positive contribution to the organistion and delivery of healthcare in the UK and globally.

Inside you’ll find articles and interviews that demonstrate our engagement with the health agenda including articles on the work of the Health Design Technology Institute, a look at some of the Health Intervention Research we’ve been doing as well as an interview with Professor Brian Toft, our new Professor of Patient Safety and a Risk Management Expert.

Helping Business Through the Downturn

coventryuniversity — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:40:04 +0000

Coventry University has always believed in working closely with industrial partners such as local businesses, national companies and multi-national corporations, and we are proud to be seen as a ‘business-facing’ university.

The global recession makes the work we undertake with business more important than ever. To find out how we can help, download this PDF.

Human Security Research

coventryuniversity — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:35:24 +0000

The Applied Research Centre into Human Security (ARCHS), based at Coventry University, looks at issues such as climate change, terrorism and sustainability and how we need to apply ’systems thinking’ to encourage change.

This film shows examples of some of their work.

Is the Recession Killing Sport? - Professor Simon Chadwick

coventryuniversity — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:15:52 +0000

This is the first of our talks for the Coventry University Global Masterclass Series.

In this talk Professor Simon Chadwick talks about the impact that the global recession is having on the business of sport.

The Role of Football in Development - Africa Day - Oneyachi Wambo

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:15:37 +0000

Oneyachi Wambo runs Score4Africa, celebrating the power of football to transform lives for the better. The Score4Africa awards ceremony is to celebrate African footballers and was staged at the House of Lords in 2008.

In this Coventry Conversation, Oneyachi talks specifically about the role of football in development.

Football IS the New Slavery - Africa Day - Ade Daramy

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:12:39 +0000

Ade Daramy is Sierra Leonese by birth. He is a journalist and broadcaster working in London who takes a professional interest in African Football.

This talk, which was recorded as part of the Coventry Conversations Africa Day, starts with Ade suggesting that football is the new slave trade.

How to Stay in the Radio Business - Tom Reeves

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:09:40 +0000

Tom Reeves is currently the Producer of ‘Breakfast with Andy Goulding’ on Mercia FM.

Tom began working at Red Dragon FM in 2002 and became Breakfast Producer in December 2004. He won the best Breakfast Show award at GCap Boot Camp Awards and In 2008 he left Red Dragon to launch a new breakfast show at Mercia, which has so far shown an increase in audience figures of 14,000 listeners.

In this Coventry Conversation, you can hear Tom talking about how to stay in the radio business.

Is Football the New Slavery? - Africa Day - Chris Nathaniel, Football Agent

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:06:21 +0000

Chris Nathaniel runs NVA Management, represents Rio Ferdinand and is a host of African origin footballers.

In this Coventry Conversation, as part of Africa Day, Chris talks about whether football is the new slavery.

Black Players in Football - Africa Day - Cyrille Regis MBE

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:52:06 +0000

Cyrille Regis MBE won the FA Cup with Coventry in 1987. He made his name at West Bromwich Albion and played for England five times. Cyrille is a regular visitor to Africa.

In this Coventry Conversation Cyrille talks to John Mair about his experiences as a black footballer.

The ‘H’ Factor: Championing the User - Professor Andrée Woodcock

coventryuniversity — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:17:29 +0000

Andrée Woodcock is Professor of Educational Ergonomics and Design in Coventry University’s School of Art and Design. She is currently director of the Design & Ergonomics Applied Research Group (DEarg).

Her work has covered a range of areas related to putting the ‘human’ back into the design process. This includes working in areas as diverse as Car Design, inclusivity, gender, building design issues and much more.

In this lecture, Professor Woodcock discusses the importance of championing the user.

It’s Tough Times for Newspapers - David Brookes

coventryuniversity — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:46 +0000

David Brookes has spent over 30 years in journalism including roles as a reporter, page designer, sub-editor, chief sub-editor, assistant editor and editor. He was editor of the Sunday Mercury, based in Birmingham, from 2000 – 2008.

David has been editor of the Coventry Telegraph since January 1st 2009 and in this Coventry Conversation, you can hear him talking about why he thinks working in Newspapers is such hard work.

Confrontation in TV - Roger Cook

coventryuniversity — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:58:40 +0000

Roger Cook is an investigative journalist, reporter and broadcaster. In 1971 he created and first presented the Radio 4 programme Checkpoint, which specialised in investigating and exposing criminals and con-men. In 1985 he moved to Central and created The Cook Report. The show is best remembered for Cook’s trademark confrontations with his targets.

In this Coventry Conversation you can hear Roger talking about being an investigative journalist.

This talk is also available to watch on CUTV.

Improving Survival Rates in Helicopter Crashes

coventryuniversity — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:38:01 +0000

Mike Blundell is part of a team of engineers and scientists looking at how we can improve safety, and the likelyhood of surviving, in helicopter crashes. Here he talks about the work that the HELISAFE team has been doing

Is it all Doom and Gloom? - Bob Satchwell

coventryuniversity — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:01:36 +0000

Bob Satchwell is Executive Director of the Society of Editors. He is an experienced speaker, debater and lecturer on media issues, press freedom, freedom of information, business ethics, leadership, business in the community and strategic public relations.

In this Coventry Conversation you can hear Bob talking about doom and gloom in the media world.

Health Design Technology Institute

coventryuniversity — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:45:51 +0000

The Health Design Technology Institute will be the home of a number of initiatives for designing technologies and ways of working to help people manage their healthcare.

This includes designing better products and systems to help the healthcare industry to manage the diverse needs of a number of people with long-term health conditions.

Gordon Brown - ‘How We Are Helping the Nation out of the Economic Recession’

coventryuniversity — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:12:35 +0000

Gordon Brown recently visited Coventry University to speak to the City of Coventry about what the Government is doing to help Britain out of the financial crisis.

In this talk, the Prime Minister answers questions about jobs, unemployment, the local economy and the global recession. He also addresses the ways in which the crisis is effecting the public and charitable sectors.

This event took place on 13th February 2009 at Coventry University’s Technocentre.

I Have Seen the Future - Peter Barron, Google

coventryuniversity — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:03:59 +0000

Peter Barron is an enigma; he left one of the best and most high profile jobs in British television journalism – Editor of Newsnight – in the summer of 2008 of his own violation. He jumped ship to the digital world of Google where he is Head of Public Relations for the UK and Ireland. Peter’s spell at the helm of Newsnight was the longest since the programme’s creation and the most creative – he brought in blogs, vodcasts and more.

In this Coventry Conversation you can hear Peter talking about the future of digital innovations.

Emergency and Disaster Planning

coventryuniversity — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:44:06 +0000

Les Mosely talks about how his research is helping a number of organisations to prepare for disasters and emergency situations. Including a recent project with the Home Office.

Coventry was the first university in the UK to introduce a disaster management degree.