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In this episode, we are joined Chris Aris, a video producer and motion graphics designer at Ryanair. Chris shares his journey from studying film at Dublin Business School to working in the corporate world, highlighting key moments that shaped his career. The conversation delves into Chris's passion for film, which sparked during a cinematic experience watching ‘Nocturnal Animals.’ Throughout his d...

In this episode artist and sculptor Garrett Phelan shares his unconventional journey through the art world.. After finding his footing in graphic design, he later transitioned into the art industry, working at prestigious galleries like the Douglas Hyde Gallery and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). Phelan’s experiences there helped him understand the business side of art, which informed his o...

In this episode, art director and musician Jack Healy recounts his experiences balancing a career in advertising with his passion for music, reflecting on how societal attitudes towards creativity have evolved since the 90s. He emphasises the interconnectedness of his creative pursuits and the importance of staying open to new experiences and feedback. Sharing anecdotes from his diverse career, in...

In this episode we are joined by Sarah Sharkey and Dr Lee Richardson. Sarah is the Senior Learner Support and Retention Officer at Dublin Business School. Lee is the team lead for SESU, the Student Engagement and Success Unit. Sarah and Lee discuss the transformative journey of student support services in higher education. Sarah and Lee reflect on their roles' evolution since 2016. They discuss th...

In this episode, we are joined by Martin Churchill. Martin is a Sales Manager at Dublin Business School and shares his fascinating journey through different industries and roles, highlighting the importance of resilience, adaptability, and lifelong learning. Martin's career trajectory, from studying environmental science to working in media and eventually transitioning to education, underscores th...

In this episode we are joined by Gemma Creagh, writer and associate editor at Film Ireland. Gemma shares her learning journey, from crafting stories in her youth to pursuing digital media in college and transitioning into retail. She recounts her pivotal decision to leave a job she disliked, leading her to focus on creative projects and secure her first opportunity in the film industry with the RT...

In this episode, we are joined by Dublin Business School lecturer Dr. Paul McEvoy who shares his remarkable journey from a 30-year career in the Irish police force to becoming an academic. Despite starting without a passion for research, Paul experienced an epiphany that led him to pursue higher education and eventually embark on a PhD journey. Along the way, he confronted challenges such as gener...

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Shannon, Dublin Business School graduate and founder of Simply Social, a social-first creative agency. Peter’s story is a fascinating one of passion, innovation, and entrepreneurship as over time, Simply Social has evolved into a comprehensive agency, leveraging trends and content creation to stay ahead in the dynamic social media landscape. Overcoming obsta...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Williams, Academic Director of the School of Computing at Dublin Business School. David begins by challenging the perception of gaming as mere child's play and then explores its profound implications for education and beyond. Drawing parallels between game mechanics and learning dynamics, he highlights the intrinsic engagement found in games and advocates...

For this episode we are joined by film and television producer, Jennifer Healy. Jennifer has worked for Mind the Gap Films since 2008 and her most recent work includes Pass It On , the RTE series which follows the trials and tribulations of LOI Women's Premier Division players from Dublin's Shelbourne FC, Galway United and Peamount United FC. Previously, Jennifer produced Ó Bhéal , a cinematic exp...

In this episode, Dublin Business School lecturer Dr Piotr Sadowski talks about his research interests which include semiotics and silent cinema. Piotr begins by considering the origins of his doctoral studies and how they came to inform his later ideas. We then move on to think about the suffering and satisfaction inherent in advanced study; the mythical origins of Shakespeare’s Hamlet; ideas of c...

Entrepreneurial specialist Alan Morgan joins us for this episode. We begin by thinking about Alan’s learning journey from industry into higher education. We then discuss a wide range of interesting topics including the challenges of part-time teaching, experiential learning, disruption and innovation, the impact of COVID19 on higher education, creating communities of practice, learning by being, t...

In this episode we are joined by Nathan Bell and Paddy Quinn, two young entrepreneurs who, with the help of Dan Shakur, set up the Music Room, an online resource for young musicians and bands to have their music heard. Nathan and Paddy tell the story of how the project got started, what problems they faced and how they overcame them. They also talk about how they promoted the channel. For more det...

In this episode we are joined by Jakob Astner. Jakob is a Study Abroad student who is attending Dublin Business School for a semester. During our conversation we talk about a wide range of subjects including surnames, linguistics, studying Interactive Media and Games Business, learning paths, gaming as a guide to life, Unity and other games engines, developing games at degree level, the experience...

Darragh Breathnach is the Registrar and Director of Campus Operations at Dublin Business School. In this episode, Darragh shares his experience of being heavily involved in the latest Institutional Review undertaken by the college. Darragh outlines the process involved and stresses the collaborative nature of the whole endeavour. Darragh also reflects on the outcomes of the process and the implica...

In this episode DBS lecturer and academic Alana Loison tells the story of her learning journey. Along the way we also talk about Schein’s career anchors, lifelong learning, career breaks, neurodivergent communities and the internet, metrics, doctoral research,  Universal Design for Learning, teaching philosophies, adult education, John Dewey, experiential learning, engagement, participation,...

In this episode marketing lecturer and online author Mark Power reads an excerpt from his latest short story ‘Sylvester Stallone’s Tanning Zone’ and tells the story of his creative writing journey. Along the way we get to meet fantastic characters like Timothy Spearmint and Gregory Snorkelfork as well as thinking about ideas of absurdity, audiences, creativity, conformity, dysfunction, dystopia, j...

In this episode we talk to David Rinehart about the Originaite Project. The project focuses on advancing the field of education by harnessing the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to enhance the learning experience. This project explores the transformative potential of GenAI technologies in educational practices, aiming to help students and staff learn the best pract...

Marketing and Event Management expert and lecturer at Dublin Business School, Emma Olohan talks about Minding Creative Minds, a funded initiative which offers a wide range of support services to creatives in Ireland. For more details you can check out their website https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film and media lecturer John Gunning talks about recent developments in global football tactics, particularly the ideas of Fernando Diniz and the concept of Relationism - a term coined by the coach and analyst, Jamie Hamilton.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President of Dublin Business School, Andrew Conlan-Trant, joins us for this episode and offers his thoughts on a wide range of topics including flexibility and lifelong learning; institutional governance and stability; the capacity to take change; and the evolution of an organisation’s culture. Andrew also reflects on the changes that Dublin Business School has undergone in the last ten years;...

Dr. John Hyland is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human and Social Sciences at DBS, and a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society. His research centres mainly on three core areas; behaviour change and decision-making; health-related quality of life and well-being; and child and adolescent school victimisation. He is currently working with international and national co...

Lecturer and programme level manager, Dr. Kelly Hunnings talks about her PhD project, "The Chaotic Domestic: Tracing Affect in Representations of Nation, Class, and Gender in Eighteenth-Century Laboring-Class Women's Writing" closely examines what she terms the “chaotic domestic” in the writing of a collection of poets who have been historically overlooked: Mary Barber, Mary Collier, Mary Leapor,...

Filmmaker, scriptwriter and professional marketeer Chris Brennan, a DBS graduate, talks about his career post-graduation. Chris also discusses his latest innovation in content creation, Writing Chops , a creative writing brand dedicated to teaching the art and business of creative writing. You can also find out much more about Chris and his work: http://www.itschrisbrennan.com Hosted on Acast. See...

Film producer and academic Conor Murphy talks about the Irish film journal Film Ireland and his plans for developing an archival project based on a collection of every paper copy ever published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.