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Professor João Mattar & President of The Brazilian Distance Education Association

In this episode meet Professor João Mattar, a specialist in distance education with the Catholic University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. João is also the President of ABED - Brazilian Distance Education Association that is a member of the Brazilian Society for the Development of Science - SBPC and is affiliated to international institutions including the International Council for Open and Distance Education – ICDE.
He is recognized internationally as Chair in Distance Education (CUED) of the National University of Distance Education (UNED) of Spain, for his expertise at the Agency for  Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) of Portugal and he is a Member of the International Board of Advisors of the UNESCO. 
João’s Profile
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Professor João Mattar, a specialist in distance education with the Catholic University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Jaou is also the President of ABED - Brazilian Distance Education Association that is a member of the Brazilian Society for the Development of Science - SBPC and is affiliated to international institutions including the International Council for Open and Distance Education – ICDE.
International Specialist at the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) of Portugal Chair in Distance Education (CUED) of the National University of Distance Education (UNED) of Spain as well as a  Member of the International Board of Advisors of the UNESCO.
YouTube:
Leaders and legends of Online Learning – interview by Mark Nichols, April 2024 (28.45min)
https://onlinelearninglegends.com/podcast/101-professor-joao-mattar/
Articles:
Mattar, J., Santos, C. C., & Cuque, L. M. (2022). Analysis and comparison of international digital competence frameworks for education. Education Sciences, 12(12), 932. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/12/12/932
Ramos, D. K., Anastácio, B. S., Da Silva, G. A., Rosso, L. U., & Mattar, J. (2023). Burnout syndrome in different teaching levels during the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. BMC Public Health, 23(1), 235. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-023-15134-8
Baxto da Silva, W., Amaro, R., & Mattar, J. (2019). Distance education and the Open University of Brazil: History, structure, and challenges. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 20(4), 99-115. https://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/4132
Mattar, J. (2020). Active Methodologies in Distance Education: literature review. Rev. Bras. Aprend.Aberta. I: e388. https://seer.abed.net.br/RBAAD/article/view/549/372
 

Panteha Bigdeli / The link between oral care and your general health

Meet Dr. Panteha Bigdeli, an innovative entrepreneur and CEO behind AuraDent. As a highly skilled and compassionate dentist, Dr. Bigdeli is dedicated to transforming smiles with the latest advancements in orthodontic care. With dual degrees in Dentistry and a Master of Science in Dental Surgery from Malmö University in Sweden, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Dr. Bigdeli is deeply committed to providing top-notch patient care, with a special focus on Invisalign treatment. Recognizing the transformative potential of this cutting-edge aligner system, she has honed her skills to master the art of Invisalign, ensuring her patients receive the best possible outcomes.
In her discussions, Dr. Bigdeli emphasizes the rapid technological advancements that have made dental visits more efficient and less painful. She also underscores the importance of open communication with your dentist about any fears or anxieties related to treatment.
In Sweden, where dental check-ups are mandatory for children aged 3 to 18, Dr. Bigdeli expresses concern about parents who suffer from dental anxiety themselves. She advises that parents with such anxieties consider having another family member or friend accompany their child to these appointments, as parental fears can easily be transferred to the child.
Dr. Bigdeli also addresses the common reasons why adults, particularly the elderly, tend to avoid regular dental check-ups. She notes that feelings of shame over poor oral care and concerns about the costs of dental visits often prevent people from seeking the care they need.
This is an episode you simply can't miss, and I promise that after listening, your next visit to the dentist will feel a lot less daunting. So, get comfortable with a cup of coffee (maybe use a straw?) or tea, and enjoy the conversation.
See Profile Panthea Bigdeli
linkedin.com/in/panteha-bigdeli-436a59160

Criminologist Vincent Hurley - Six key motivators for committing crimes

In this episode, I am joined by criminologist and former New South Wales Police detective, Vincent Hurley. Vincent delves into his remarkable career, which includes roles as a police officer, police hostage negotiator, and Detective at Mount Druitt and Penrith, where he investigated serious crimes such as domestic homicides, sexual assaults, serious (non-sexual) assaults, home invasions, and local drug distribution, among others.
He shares his journey from policing to criminology and discusses the six key motivators for committing crimes. Vincent is well-known for his outspoken views, particularly his criticism of Australian politicians on the Q+A program, where he argued that domestic violence is not sufficiently addressed because it's seen as politically inconvenient. He also offers his perspective on why he questions the current approach to women's shelters and why, in his view, it’s the perpetrator who should be removed from the home, not the victim.
This 60-minute episode is a must-listen, so grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and enjoy. I deeply appreciate you sharing this important episode widely, and I encourage you to discuss, and join the conversation—comments and questions are always welcome.
Take care of yourself and Have a GREAT WEEKEND / Liisa
 
About Vincent Hurley
Macquarie University                                                                                        Department of Security Studies and CriminologyFaculty of ArtsEmail: vincent.hurley@mq.edu.au
Vince’s PhD was into the Financialisation of Policing in the UK from 2010 – 2020. He drew on the theoretical work of Foucault, O’Malley, Freud, North, Dean and neoliberalism (Thatcherism).
Other degrees;  Masters, Business Administration; Bachelor, Criminology & Psychology;  Graduate Diploma, University Teaching and Learning  and Graduate Certificate, Emergency Management.
Research interests: The financialisation of policing; Police use of force, lethal and less than lethal force police shootings and use of tasers; Suicide by Cop; Policing domestic violence; Policing mental health; Police hostage negotiations; Drugs and drug crime, domestic and transnational; Police Pursuits.
YouTube:
ABC News (Australia)
https://www.youtube.com › NewsOnABC › community
5 May 2024 — Criminologist and former NSW Police detective Vincent Hurley, who went viral lecturing politicians on Q+A, says there are immediate ...
'How dare you': The ex-cop who lectured politicians on ...
ABC - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
https://www.abc.net.au › news › vincent-hurley-domesti...
 

Jarno Leppänen - ESD, SD, SDGs and their link to the work of FASHION Professionals

In today's episode, I speak with Jarno Leppänen, a former Finnish teacher now working in London. Our conversation revolves around Jarno's Master’s Thesis, which explores the perspectives of a small group of fashion professionals on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Sustainable Development (SD), and sustainability in fashion. Jarno argues that these terms, need to be simplified to make sense as currently they are complex and difficult to understand. Being part of a UN agenda, Jarno suggest that they may have adverse effects not only on individual fashion designers but also on teachers and speculates this could be a reason why Finland is underperforming in various international assessments. Jarno also shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of fast fashion and artificial intelligence.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about ESD, SD, and sustainability. Experts in the field are also encouraged to listen and to share thoughts / comments. Thank you for SHARING WIDELY 
Suggested websites for further reading:
UNESCO – Education for Sustainable Development https://www.unesco.org/en/sustainable-development/education
United Nations – Make the SDS a Reality                                                  https://sdgs.un.org/

Karin Hellman - Just Do IT best advice to students and career changers

Meet former Event Project Manager and career changer Karin Hellman. In a 2022 podcast episode, Karin shared her initial fears beginning studies in Structural Engineering at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm as a mature-aged student. She has recently successfully completed the degree. As part of her academic journey, she chose to spend 2023 studying at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. In this episode, hear her talk about the differences between studying in Australia and Sweden along with her experiences traveling in Australia and New Zeeland.
This is a wonderful and positive conversation especially valuable for students or career changer who might be unsure about studying abroad, meeting new people, and experiencing a different culture. Please enjoy, discuss, debate, and comment. Most importantly THANK YOU FOR SHARING WIDELY, / Take care Liisa

Jane Caro - Thank goodness Australia was settled by convicts...

In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Jane Caro, a brilliant Australian author, feminist, renowned social commentator, staunch advocate for public education, broadcaster, and journalist. A year ago, on July 10, 2023, I had the privilege of speaking with Jane, and if you missed that conversation, I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Today, Jane discusses her concerns about the ongoing changes in public education and emphasizes the importance of free, secular, and universal education. She shares her views on religion in Australia and Australian education, and politics. Hear her express her worries about the strange happenings in the US, the dangers of theocracy, and the Trump cult effect. Wellbeing and taking care of yourself is also a topic Jane discusses as well as the pros and cons of social media. Jane also explains why she has decided not to enter politics again, choosing to focus on her writing instead, and she does know how to write. Jane shares about her new book set to be released in April 2025 and no doubt it will be a best seller.
I had the pleasure of reading Jane's brilliant book, "Mother," published in 2022. It's a domestic thriller with a moral dilemma and a bestseller in Australia and this is a book I would love to see published here in Sweden. So, if you're a publisher or you know of a publisher here in Scandinavia, do yourself a favor and contact Jane.
This episode is a must listen, please discuss, debate and comment / Thank you for sharing and for your support / Take care of yourself Liisa.
Jane's Profile                                                                         
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-caro-am-2622322
Youtube:
Jane Caro (2024) Secularism Australia https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQX4TT1cHZBBLob3KMVDwC-ahoRI8ruUF
Jane Caro (2024) Safety is an illusion: how I overcame anxiety  TEDxMaldon Live (15.56min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCx-Sf2AOr4
Jane Caro in conversation with Kate Evans | The Mother – A domestic thriller with a moral dilemma. - Mar 15, 2022 (56,21min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jynt-BJuj0

Prof Linda Wedlin - Business studies, Democracy and Academic Freedom

Linda Wedlin is a Professor of Business Studies, Organization theory. She is interested in institutional change and development and the changing governance of the public sector, most notably in the field of higher education and research. She is the program director for research program Democracy and Higher Education. She is also the recipient of the Excellent teacher title.
Linda’s Profile
linkedin.com/in/linda-wedlin-ba918b134
Debatt artikel
Arora -Jonsson, S., Engwall, L., Pallas, J., & Wedlin, L.  (2023,8/9) DN Debatt Repliker. ”All viktig forskning passar inte i löpsedelsformatet” Uppdaterad 2023-08-29 Publicerad 2023-08-29
https://www.dn.se/debatt/all-viktig-forskning-passar-inte-i-lopsedelsformatet/
References
Engwall, L., Wedlin, L. (2022). The Myth of the Global Market for Business Education. In: Örtenblad, A., Koris, R. (eds) Debating Business School Legitimacy. Palgrave Debates in Business and Management. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12725-0_8
Brunsson, Nils, and Linda Wedlin, 'Constructing competition for status: sports and higher education', in Stefan Arora-Jonsson, and others (eds), Competition: What It Is and Why It Happens (Oxford, 2021; online edn, Oxford Academic, 22 July 2021), https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192898012.003.0006, accessed 25 May 2024.

Associate Prof Lisa Flower - Live blogging and videoconferencing from courtrooms

In today’s podcast episode, we meet Lisa Flower, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Lund University in Sweden. Lisa discusses her dissertation, which explores the socialization of defence lawyers in the courtroom and the unwritten rules of emotions. She delves into the transition from traditional in-person trials to the use of video links, expressing concerns about journalists live blogging from the courtroom with real-time updates on cases. Additionally, Lisa shares her motivation for applying for the Excellent Teacher award in 2022 and how she engages students in discussions about emotional rules and emotional labour. The conversation also touches on the growing interest among Swedish students choosing studying criminology.
Contact and Profile
linkedin.com/in/lisa-flower-228953b1
 
References:
Flower, L. (2023). Constructing clickable criminal trials: framing trials and legal professionals in digital news reports. Emotions and Society, 5(1), 48-66. Retrieved May 25, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1332/263169021X16716240161267
Flower, L. (2023). The emotional challenges of working-life digitalisation. Emotions and Society, 5(1), 2-9. https://doi.org/10.1332/263169021X16732710875779
Flower, L., Klosterkamp, S., & Rowden, E. (2023). Video Links and Eyework. In Courtroom Ethnography: Contemporary Approaches, Fieldwork and Challenges (pp. 111-128). Palgrave Macmillan.
Flower, L. (2021). Live blogging criminal trials: An exploration the impact on Danish and Swedish legal professionals. 18-18. Abstract from Stockholm Criminology Symposium, 2021, Stockholm, Sweden.
Flower, L. (2021). Rumbling Stomachs and Silent Crying: Mapping and Reflecting Emotion in the Sensory Landscape of the Courthouse. In K. Herrity, B. E. Schmidt, & J. Warr (Eds.), Sensory Penalties: Exploring the Senses in Spaces of Punishment and Social Control (pp. 159-174). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Flower, L., & Ahlefeldt, M.-S. (2021). The criminal trial as a live event: Exploring how and why live blogs change the professional practices of judges, defence lawyers and prosecutors. Media, Culture and Society, 43(8), 1480-1496. https://doi.org/10.1177/01634437211022730

Carl Heath, from RISE - Examining democracy in Sweden in a digital age.

Meet Carl Heath, a senior researcher and focus area leader for digital resilience at RISE, as well as a researcher at the University of Gothenburg and part of SCDI - Swedish Center for Digital Innovation. He is active in several areas such as society's digital structural transformation, particularly concerning issues related to democracy, digital resilience, and innovation management. Carl has been a special investigator for the government and has examined democracy in a digital age; he currently assists the Swedish Agency for Psychological Defense in research and education and is a board member of the eHealth Authority and the Media Support Board.
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/carlheath
Youtube CLIPS - 
ENGLISH
A reflection on the future of the Internet (19 sep 2023, 21:30min) Digital resiliens, demokrati och artificiell intelligen https://www.youtube.com/@CarlHeath
https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlHeath
https://www.youtube.com/@CarlHeath
RI.SE & Carl Heath
https://www.ri.se/en/person/carl-heath

Professor Gesa Weyhenmeyer - The Impact of Climate Change on our Lake's Ecosystems

Meet Gesa Weyhenmeyer Professor in Aquatic Biogeochemistry and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Weyhenmeyer's research is on understanding how lake ecosystems around the world respond to a rapidly changing global environment. Much of her research is carried out within the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON). By bridging together biology with geosciences, physics, chemistry, sensor technology and data science her research provides novel insights into climate responses and feedbacks of Earth’s ecosystems.
The basis for the research are global, regional and local databases, including Sweden's unique physical, chemical and biological freshwater long-term data series as well as field and laboratory experiments. The research is mainly funded by the European Union, NordForsk, the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS), the Royal Academy of Sciences and the Wallenberg foundation.
In addition to research, Weyhenmeyer is actively engaged in the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), both as official reviewer and contributing author. Weyhenmeyer is also an Excellent Teacher, and she has a passion to pass on our common responsibility to sustain lakes on Earth and frequently communicates this responsibility and newest research results to students, policy-makers, stakeholders and society in general. In 2024, she led, for example, an international study on Global Lake Health in the Anthropocene: societal implications and treatment strategies, which was published in Earth's Future and communicated to a very broad audience.
Please check out and follow Gesa Weyenmeyer's amazing bio, background, work, and publications.
https://weyhenmeyer.weebly.com