Incongruent
Experimental podcast edited by Stephen King, senior lecturer in media at Middlesex University Dubai.
Correspondence email: stevekingindxb@gmail.com or s.king@mdx.ac.ae.
Episodes
65 episodes
Anchoring Change in Academic Spaces - A Deep Dive with NotebookLM
Can traditional university education evolve to truly prepare students for the complexities of the real world? Unlock the secrets to this revolutionary shift as we dissect the abandonment of conventional lectures and exams in favor of immersive,...
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The Incongruent: Beyond the Curtain with the Musical Theatre Group Dubai
Join the cast of Grease at....Where: Hartland International School, Dubai When: from June 12 to 15, 2024Timings: 7:30 PM daily and a 2:30 PM matinee on Saturday, June 15Tickets:
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The Incongruent: Behind the Curtain with Maksim Mintcaev, composer, conductor and maestro
Embark on an auditory odyssey with us as Stephen King and Mikhail Skornyakov uncover the melodic intricacies of forging a career in music, in our latest interview with professional saxophonist, composer and conductor, Maksim Mintcaev.
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The Incongruent: Behind the Curtain with Alex Broun and Osman Aboubakr
The curtain rises on an enthralling discussion about theatre and acting in the UAE. With a special collab with Redbeat MDX and the arrival of Desiree Barreto to our team, we gain a deep insight into the creative minds of pla...
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Music 1: Anti-Hero, Lift Me Up, Flowers, Take My Hand
An experiment with music podcasts. Here is a <10minute playlist of four songs I've been practicing this year:Anti-Hero by Taylor SwiftLift Me Up by RihannaFlowers by Miley CyrusTake My Hand by L...
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SDG P1 - Exposing the Gap Between Promise and Practice in Sustainability
Discover the truth behind the curtain of sustainability promises, as we unravel the complexity of global commitments to a sustainable future. Is the global political and corporate leadership really committed to the long haul, or are they merely...
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PhD P5 - Steering Through PhD Choices and Academic Budgets
Embarking on a PhD can be a journey fraught with decisions, but none more crucial than the choice of a supervisor. In the grand finale of our incongruent series, we reach the climax of my doctoral tale, navigating the academic landscapes of Gla...
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PhD P4 - The Price of Scholarship and the Hunt for Hidden Data
Embark on an academic voyage with us as we dissect the daunting financial mountains aspiring scholars must climb. Episode 4 of 'The Incongruent' peels back the layers on the high costs of PhDs and DBAs, and contrasts them with the more wallet-f...
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Episode 4
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PhD P3 - From Theory to Practice The Dance of Academic Research in Business
Embark on a journey of discovery with us as we investigate the practicalities of academic research and its implications for real-world business challenges. Our latest installment of the PhD pursuit series promises insight into the intricacies o...
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Episode 3
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PhD P2 - Finding the Perfect PhD Topic: Balancing Personal Passion with Market Needs
Embark on an intellectual odyssey with us as we unveil the secrets to pinpointing the academic "Goldilocks zone" for PhD research topics—a pursuit that's neither too mainstream nor too obscure. Our journey in this episode is expertly guided by ...
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Episode 2
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PhD P1 - Navigating the Academic Landscape: A Deliberative Approach to Doctoral Research
This is the first of a multi-part series where I attempt to prepare a proposal to undertake a PhD-grade research project. I'm using two papers to help me: Perry, C. (2002) A structured approach to presenting theses: Notes for stude...
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Episode 1
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Awards P4 - Unveiling the Impact of Student Awards in Creative Industries #ALTC2023
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 confiden...
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Awards P3 - Unlocking the Link between Awards, Pedagogy and Industry Integration
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 high...
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Awards P2: Exploring Student Satisfaction in Award Programs: A Deep Dive into Measurements, Models, and Impact
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...
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TikTok P2: Tarot Content Creators on TikTok: Mavericks of the Digital Sphere
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 unconventio...
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TikTok P1: Digital Divination: Exploring Tarot and Angel Card Healers on TikTok
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 digi...
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Awards P1 - And the winner is.... an inquiry into industry awards and their role in higher education
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 Con...
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Generative AI P3: Collaborative Inquiry Into AI and Higher Education - The Conclusion
This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Dubai at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023). Find more information:
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Generative AI P2: Collaborative Inquiry Into AI and Higher Education - First Encounters of an AI Kind
This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Dubai at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023). Find more information:
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Generative AI P1: Collaborative Inquiry Into AI and Higher Education - Study Aims and Methodology
This study was shared on May 4 at Middlesex University Dubai at the 2nd International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Sustainability in Business Management (ICTIS 2023). Find more information:
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Incongruent - Friends Reunion Special
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:25
Arjun Talks to Grads - with Elena Stoica
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:05
That Hashim Riyan Show with Dr Colleen Darnell
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 expl...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:23
S3E1 Plus Kehkashan Basu
Today we share some of our back catalogue in anticipation of a major sustainable development event that our team is participating in today. Our guest, Kehkashan Basu, is also part of the same event and panel. Keh...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:32
S3E1 Plus Juan Pablo Celis Garcia
In what is technically the first episode of season three, we kick off with a bang. Lydia and Arjun had the chance to interview Juan Pablo Celis. a youth policy and climate advocate and empowerment speaker in the run up to his participation at a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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