Tag: Expert Insights
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21 March, 2023Strengthen Your Skills Set With Stephanie Flanders, Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg and Head of Bloomberg Economics
Thursday 16th March KS4-5 / S4-6 In this broadcast, economist, Stephanie Flanders who has the position as the Senior Executive Editor and Head of Economics for the financial, software, data, and media company, Bloomberg talks to us about the basics of being an economist, transferable skills, and strengthening your skill set through practical and educational means.
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14 March, 2023My Career as a Lawyer With Kathleen Harris, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Tuesday 7th March KS3-5 / S1-6 Kathleen answers questions about being a lawyer in this broadcast, she is co-chair of the firm’s Anti-Corruption practice where she represents companies and individuals in a wide range of industries. She is recognised internationally as a leader in her practice area. In The Legal 500 she is recognised as having a very keen intellect and is an accomplished litigator with extensive knowledge of and experience in matters involving internal and external investigations and prosecutions.
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My Career as an Architect With Amanda Levete, Principal Architect, AL_A
Thursday 9th March KS4-5 / S4-6 Amanda Levete is a RIBA Stirling Prize winning architect and founder and principal of AL_A, an international award-winning design and architecture studio. Recent commissions include the expansion of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the remodeling of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris, a 1.5 million sq ft luxury shopping mall and hotel in Bangkok, among many more. Amanda talks about her career as an Architect and hidden job roles within this industry.
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10 March, 2023Have You Won The Great British Food Critic Competition? – With Simon Rogan and Richard Vines
Thursday 9th March KS3-5 / S1-6 Think you’d be a great food critic? Want to work in hospitality? Do not miss this opportunity to hear from Chef Simon Rogan and Food Critic, Richard Vines, and watch the recording where we announce the winners and runner-ups of our national competition!! Well done to all of you!
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27 February, 2023Upskill: Singing Lessons With CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot, Vocal Coach & TV Presenter
Tuesday 21th February KS3-5 / S1-6 Often referred to as “The UK’s Vocal Whiz”, CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot has been a leading vocal and performance coach for some of the biggest names in music. She’s also known for her TV appearances and behind-the-scenes contributions as a vocal coach, judge, advisor, and talent scout, on various music and entertainment shows such as: “Pop Idol”, “America’s Got Talent”, “American Idol”, “X Factor: Battle of the Stars” and more. Watch this virtual singing class to get some expert insights and tips.
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10 February, 2023Youth Activism With Mikaela Loach, EnvironmentalistYouth Activism With
Friday 10th February KS3-5 / S1-6 Join us and 24 year old Mikala Loach, as she talks to us about her new book, IT’S NOT THAT RADICAL!: Climate Action To Transform Our World. Mikaela is a freelance writer about all things sustainability, ethical-living, refugee rights & intersectional activism. she is based in Edinburgh, where she studies medicine, she is passionate about collectively combatting the climate crisis. In this broadcast, you will get a chance to ask her about her thought on the current climate and find out ways you can have a bigger positive impact.
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9 February, 2023From Acting to Podcasting With Luke Franks, Author, Actor and Podcast Host
Thursday 2nd February KS4-5 / S4-6 Have you ever wanted to start a podcast or become a TV Presenter? Thursday 19th January TV presenter, podcast host and content creator, Luke Franks joined us for an interview where he talked about the future of the internet and what he is excited about, such as Meta and VR.
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30 January, 2023A Deep Dive into Volunteering and Charity Work With Tom Wright, CEO, Guide DogsA Deep Dive into Volunteering and Charity Work With
Friday 20th January KS3-5 / S1-6 Over the years Tom has worked for many Charities and is currently the CEO of Guide Dogs. In this broadcast Tom gives a presentation about this career and about the role of the voluntary sector and how we support society through charitable work.
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Insight into Design with Alice Rawsthorn, Design Critic and Author, New York Times
Tuesday 17th January KS3-5 / S1-6 Here we interviewed Alice Rawsthorn OBE, a British design critic and author born in Manchester. Her books include Design as an Attitude, Hello World: Where Design Meets Life, and Design Emergency: Building a Better Future. Hear what its like to be a designer and find out what the future of design may look like.
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18 January, 2023The Great British Food Critic Competition with Simon Rogan & Richard Vines
Monday 9th January KS3-5 / S1-6 Think you’d be a great food critic? Want to work in hospitality? Do not miss this opportunity to hear from Chef Simon Rogan and Food Critic, Richard Vines on the launch of our national competition. You’ll get the chance to submit your very own food review.