The EqualEngineers Podcast
The EqualEngineers Podcast uncovers the diversity story behind leading engineers and those working with the profession, championing change. Hear from leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and agents of change truly transforming the understanding of who engineers are and what engineers do.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8 - The importance of Mental Health with Simon Blake
Take a dive into Simon Blake's life experience and his career path. Find out more about the various jobs around Mental Health, Sex Education and Drug Education. Simon Blake OBE joined MHFA England as chief executive in October 2018, le...
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Episode 8
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55:26
Episode 7 - How to inspire kids into engineering at school with Tony Ryan
Listen to Tony Ryan's experience: from hating school to becoming a teacher, a journey into teaching and its methods to grasp students's attention and creating the engineers of the future. Tony Ryan is Chief Executive of the Design and Technolog...
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Episode 7
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58:44
Episode 6 - How to help the future of engineering with Dawn Bonfield
Embark on a vast discussion with Dawn Bonfield and find out about the various works she has been doing. Reflect on the engineering culture and how they could embrace women more. How can we influence youngsters to dive into an engineering career...
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Episode 6
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47:57
Episode 5 - Navigating through neurodiversity with Jenny McLaughlin
Jenny McLaughlin is a project manager from Heathrow Airport sharing her story and talking about the work that she's doing in the engineering sector. She is navigating us through neurodiversity and the challenges faced. Mark and Jenny discuss pr...
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Episode 5
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40:45
Episode 4 - How to ensure accessibility at University with Craig Orrock
Discover Craig Orrock, a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student at Heriot-Watt, treasurer of the UKSEDS and winner of the Engineer of the Year Award at the ETAwards 2021 and as well as the Overall Excellence in Engineering award. He is discuss...
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Episode 4
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48:43
Episode 3 - Discussing the Importance of data in HR with Alexa Grellet
Alexa Grellet is an experienced commercial leader who has worked in tech her entire career, from enterprises to scaling startups all over the world. She's passionate about using Tech for Good and has a talent for building strong, inclusive cult...
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Episode 3
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1:11:32
Episode 2 - Ensuring Diversity in Engineering with Polly Williams
Meet Polly Williams, the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering leading an ambitious programme to catalyse a step change in the diversity of the workforce and prevalence of inclusive cultures across engineering indu...
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Episode 2
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53:26
Episode 1 - Encouraging the future of engineering with Sir Julian Young
Meet Sir Julian Young, retired recently from the Royal Air Force (RAF) after 40 years of Service as an Engineer Officer. In his last post he was Director General Air within the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation in the Mini...
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Episode 1
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40:00