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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Discover the transformative power of student awards as we converse with a distinguished panel of educators gathered for the 2023 edition of Middlesex University's Annual Learning and Teaching conference.  Promising to build confidence, generate connections, and encourage collaboration, these accolades are more than mere symbols of recognition - they a...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In this episode we're connecting awards, pedagogy, and industry standards in a way you never thought possible. We won't shy away from the hurdles – the struggle to find relevant literature on industry-organized student award ceremonies and higher education pedagogy. But hey, we're equipped with 'Publish or Perish'. We'll comb...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Ever wondered what makes a student tick? What are the factors that lead to a satisfied and motivated learner? Get ready to have these questions answered in our latest episode of the Incongruent podcast with host, Stephen King. We delve into the intricate world of student satisfaction within award programs, dissecting the complex nature of measuring satisfa...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! What if there's a world within TikTok where norms are defied, yet engagement rates surpass those of mainstream content creators? Welcome to the intriguing realm of TikTok tarot content creators! In our latest episode, we unravel the unconventional appeal of these influencers, who effortlessly command the attention of audiences ranging from 10,000 to 1...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Ever wondered how the spiritual world of Tarot and Angel Card Healers navigate the digital realm of TikTok? My co-researcher, Natalie Katchouh and I journey into the captivating realm of these unique content creators and their adept use of digital marketing. We unravel the controversies they face, the dangers of propagating health and well-being informatio...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! This podcast supports a panel discussion I am moderating on June 15 at 2pm UAE time which explores the role industry awards play in a higher education programme.  This is part of Middlesex University's Annual Learning & Teaching Conference . This panel discussion features faculty members from across Middlesex University's international campus...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Duba i at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023).  Find more information: https://www.mdx.ac.ae/ictis2023 . AIMS OF STUDY The aim of this auto-ethnographic study is to provide insight into the lived experiences of higher educati...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Duba i at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023).  Find more information: https://www.mdx.ac.ae/ictis2023 . AIMS OF STUDY The aim of this auto-ethnographic study is to provide insight into the lived experiences of higher educati...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Duba i at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023).  Find more information: https://www.mdx.ac.ae/ictis2023 . AIMS OF STUDY The aim of this auto-ethnographic study is to provide insight into the lived experiences of higher educati...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In our latest episode, the team share their thoughts on this month's Friends Reunion. We find out which of our Incongruables is a "Super-Fan" with a special quiz; Hashim and Lydia give reasons for not watching; Steve promotes Friends merch and displays his growing musical prowess... and we finish with a phenomenal (!) reading from one of the...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We are back with the new instalment of Arjun Talks to Grads. So in this episode Arjun explores how Elena Stoica spent her university life and her recent experience with CNN Academy Abu Dhabi.  Check out Elena's story on CNN Academy here: https://academy.cnn.com/home/academyVideo/534864999 Support the show

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In this episode, I discuss with award-winning author and Egyptologist Dr. Colleen Darnell, the recent Saqqara expedition discoveries in Giza,  made famous on the Netflix documentary 'Secrets of the Saqqara Tombs'.  We also explore the fascinating context of these discoveries and clarify some widely misunderstood concepts in Ancient Egypt. Dr. Col...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! It's the finale for season 2 - and this time we are doing Secret Santa in an extremely Incongruent fashion. And by that, we mean we get everything wrong... it's chaos as we conclude 2020 - but that does mean that 2021 will be a better year, it has a low bar to leap over! Hosted by Arjun Radeesh and Stephen King (and Santa!) With: Angelica Banares...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! This was always going to be our most challenging episode... but little did we know this topic would also be contentious. Culture wars break out as the Taj Mahal takes on the Pyramids and then are stomped by the Greeks... But all is well as the Philippines rise to spread peace and joy to the world, potentially inspired by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber... If that...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In this episode Hashim finally offers some valuable advice  on his Mastermind Specialist Subject - fashion. And it's clear that the boys have a better (!) idea on style than the ladies... or is it. The usual shenanigans are afoot with Arjun arriving fashionably late and random discussions on horoscopes. Sit back and enjoy our longest episode yet... Ho...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In this Plus episode Arjun and Samira are joined with a true legend of radio journalism - presenter/producer - TV & Radio, Broadcast consultant, voice over artiste, moderator/compere for conferences and events, Phil Blizzard.  Phil is the voice of Wish You Were Here with Phil Blizzard which is broadcast from 2pm-5pm UAE on Saturdays, via  Internet radi...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Santa is coming to town and we all know what that means! Toys... or at least that's what the boys are thinking as the girls have mostly deserted us for this episode leaving Lydia to provide an alternative, and more intelligent perspective on this week's theme. Hosted by Hashim Riyan: @hashim_riyan With: Arjun Radeesh: @arjunrads_20 Lydia Vourlidi...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We are beginning the festive season on a high, sharing some of the history and culture of our home nations. This week we are inspired by the UAE National Day celebrations, and the team imparts its collective knowledge on our own national days - filling a segment of just over 20 minutes between us... Hosted by Arjun Radeesh  ( @arjunrads_20 ) With: Imnah Va...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We are all very excited that research into a COVID-19 vaccine is reaching the advanced stage... and that we may once again begin dreaming about summer holidays abroad. In our fourth episode of season two, the team tries to encourage each other to visit their home country. Listen for tips on visiting India, the UK, Greece - and find out where our first inte...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Although we are still limited in our ability to travel overseas, there is still a wealth of experiences to enjoy here in the UAE. In our third episode of Season 2 we discover Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah... and Ajman. Be prepared for tales of daring do at the UAE Armed Forces Club, the new Bear Grylls survival camp in RAK, and maybe partake in the sport of ki...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We are kicking off a second season of our industry interviews in our first Incongruent Plus episode of the new term. Here, the co-founder of Lock & Stock, Hussain Ali, chats with our Arjun and Samira sharing a number of hints and tips of how to save - and also, how to reach the top of the Lock & Stock Leaderboard. Thank you so much Hussain for shar...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In our spookiest episode yet, the insidious Dhan guides us through dark tales of ghostly horror. We review the Haunted House at IMG's World of Adventures, take a tour of a haunted prison in Ottawa, and get stranded, alone on the top of one of highest mountains in Europe.... but who or what was it that actually happened to Dhan's Dream notebook an...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! In this episode we offer our advice to students returning to school this term, whether they are learning online or are visiting campus. Hear from our regular contributors and learn some tips that could make this year a lot more fun and enjoyable! Arjun Radeesh Stephen King Mabel Roy Angelica Banares Hashim Riyan Imnah Varghese Support the show

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Intro music: www.bensound.com. Listen to the poetic sounds flowing through your heart, Follow your dreams with these thoughts. Ann Boothello, an artist in the making talks about her story of poetry writing and writing in general, with detailed thoughts and answers to keep you on the edge of your seat. She also has her podcast called Poetic Flow, links in t...

Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Saad Shehzad is a bold new voice in the region’s music scene, as well as an award-winning filmmaker. He recently released Epilogue – a three-track EP exploring some of his deep-rooted emotions in his first foray as a solo artist – right in the middle of the lockdown. In this, the first and pilot episode of That's Imnahtainment, Saad exclusively shares...