This symposium will discuss a diverse cross-section of holistic, academic and personal wellbeing approaches that work in a plethora of contexts, from the workplace to the study space. We will adopt an Active Learning format, with clear outputs that are transferable back into the home contexts of the delegates who attend. Symposium sessions will be facilitated by a range of academic and industry practitioners who will inspire and empower delegates to bring best practice out of the event and into their environments, personal and professional relationships.
AGENDA
- 10:30 – 10:45 – Welcome and Introduction to 5 WAYS from Russell Crawford and Donna Poade
- 10:45 – 11:00 – Alex Reid ACTIVE
- 11:00 – 11:30 – Mariah Loukou (active listening) LEARN
- 11:30 – 12:00 – Chloe Courtenay (engaging staff) TAKE NOTICE
- 12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch & networking
- 12:30 – 12:40 – Alex Reid ACTIVE
- 12:40 – 13:10 – Rachel Musson (Triple Wellbeing) CONNECT
- 13:40 – 14:00 – Interview with Navjot Sawhney (Prosocial) GIVE
- 14:00 – 14:30 – Plenary & Close
SPEAKERS
Navjot Sawhney – Founder & CEO of The Washing Machine Project
About The Washing Machine Project: At the Washing Machine Project, we provide off-grid manual washing machines to people in low income and displaced settings. Our goal is to empower women by alleviating the burden of unpaid labour through sustainable solutions. Our Story: The Washing Machine Project was founded in 2019 by British, ex-Dyson, Engineer Navjot Sawhney. After leaving Dyson, he moved to South India to make cookstoves with Engineers Without Borders UK, where he met his neighbour Divya. Divya’s struggle with everyday tasks inspired Navjot to find a solution. He promised her a washing machine, and when he went back home, he developed the first prototype. Since then, The Washing Machine Project has conducted ethnographic research in 17 countries, interviewing over 3,000 families, including Uganda, Jamaica, Nepal, India and the Philippines, to gain an insight into their washing tendencies. The Washing Machine Project has partnered up with some of the most prominent international NGOs, such as UNCHR, Save The Children, Oxfam, Care International and Plan International. The Washing Machine Project has successfully carried out pilots in Iraq and Lebanon and received orders from multiple countries in excess of 3,000 washing machines. In 2022 The Washing Machine Project’s plans are to fulfil these orders and scale-up across numerous countries.
Rachel Musson – Founder & Director of Learning at Thought Boxed Education
Rachel Musson is an international speaker, educator, facilitator, RSA fellow and thought-leader on regenerative education and Triple WellBeing in schools. As a secondary school teacher and curriculum designer with 20 years’ experience, Rachel has shared progressive, transformative and practical ideas through her work with students and teachers whilst living in the UK and across the global north and south. She is the Founding Director of ThoughtBox Education CIC and the pioneer behind their award-winning curriculum and training, currently accessed by 5,000+ educators in 76 countries. Rachel is currently hosting professional development and delivering keynote speeches on Triple WellBeing at international conferences and working alongside global industry leaders and education leads on systems-change in education. Rachel holds a BA English Literature and PGCE Secondary English from Goldsmiths College, London; an MA Shakespeare & Theatre from Birmingham University and an accreditation in Ecopsychology from Pacifica Institute, California. Learn more: rachelmusson79.com Contact Rachel: [email protected]
Alex Reid – Director of Perform Fitness
Alex Reid is a strength & conditioning specialist who has worked in high-performance sport for almost 25 years. Her background includes 10 years in professional football for two Premiership Clubs, as well as consultancy for the Rugby Football Union, World Rugby, The Football Association, England Athletics, her private client base, and a member of The Royal Family. Alex is a keen author and has written three books published in recent years on various components of fitness and conditioning. Alex’s experiences expand into the corporate world, where she carries her proficiencies from elite sport into the business domain. Recent projects with Balfour Beatty plc, Withers World wide, Process Systems Enterprise Limited (A Siemens Business), Gleeds and CIL Management Consultants have enabled Alex to transfer her knowledge from high performance sport into the corporate world with great success. The parallels of these high performing environments require excellent communication, needs analysis, resilience, and adaptability, and have resulted in the delivery of very successful programmes. There is no doubt that Alex’s experiences within high performance sport ensure that you will receive the most current, efficient and effective sports science and strength and conditioning support that will allow you to make positive gains in your physical development to assist in both personal and professional growth.
Mariah Loukou – Research & Enterprise Policy Officer at City, University of London
Mariah is a thought leader with over a decade of experience in higher education, specialising in research quality, policy and governance matters. She is the Deputy Head of the Doctoral College, overseeing the quality operations of research degrees on behalf of Senate. Mariah’s motto is Life is too short to be one thing. Try. Expand. Be, which is why she continues to learn and develop in multiple disciplines. She is currently completing her PhD in Military & Strategic Studies, where she focuses on how female perceived values and competencies can advance U.S. military education. To learn more about her projects and roles, visit LinkedIn and Twitter.
Chloe Courtenay – Senior Academic Developer at Canterbury Christ Church University
Chloe Courtenay is a Senior Academic Developer for Learning & Teaching Enhancement at Canterbury Christ Church University. She is Course Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and University Certificate Practice, Assessor and Mentor for MAP:HE (the direct entry route to the Advance HE Fellowships) and supports academic staff in all aspects of learning and teaching enhancement. Her specialist areas are in academic integrity, assessment and feedback, and supporting staff new to teaching in Higher & Degree Apprenticeships.
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