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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Ingmar Kamalagharan, Space to Inspire Lead at the UK Space Agency who gives a fascinating insight into the many and varied careers revolving around space and the universe. For those who thought space careers revolved around astronauts, have a listen to Ingmar.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
Notes for listeners for further information.
Link list – this includes some of the projects and programmes UKSA funds (£12M over 3 years):
For older children / students
Spacecareers.uk: https://spacecareers.uk/homek
• Space careers resources and information
• Direct opportunities, including apprenticeships
• Search for jobs
UKSEDS: https://hub.ukseds.org/
Student led community
• Lots of resources, webinars, podcasts, careers support
• Conference in March 2024
• Resources for national design competitions e.g. rocketry and satellites
Satellite Applications Catapult – UK Space Capabilities Catalogue: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/space-capabilities-catalogue/
• Tool to look across all the space organisations in the UK, where they are, what they do
• Very helpful in looking what is near you and understanding what kind of activities they do
Space Placements in Industry scheme: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/spin/
• 8 week summer placements for university students in space companies and institutions in the UK
• Incredibly powerful internship programme – we placed 80 students in 2023 and will have 125 places in 2024
European Space Agency:
• Internships https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/Student_Internships2
• Resources and activities for students https://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy/What_is_the_ESA_Academy
International Space University: https://www.isunet.edu/
Generally but not necessarily used by those in early careers to upskill – UKSA sponsors the ISU who distribute funds to participate to successful UK nationals who apply
Alpbach Summer School: https://www.summerschoolalpbach.at/
UK Students studying engineering or science can apply
UKSpace – the UK space industrial trade association: https://www.ukspace.org/
Useful for general sector information and calendar of space conferences and events
Space Skills Alliance https://spaceskills.org/
Huge resource for space skills, training and sector data
• UK space sector landscape map
• Literature library and data
• Space training catalogue
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Olivia Scane, apprenticeship ambassador and mutli-award winner who is full of good advice.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the moving and inspirational story from apprentice, Meg Ginsberg.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the second of two podcasts about neurodiversity featuring Sarah Hendrixx. In this episode Sarah discusses different neurodiverse behaviours in the workplace and how to improve working life with the simplest of adjustments. Whether you are neurodiverse yourself or an employer, there is a wealth of practical information in this podcast.
Please note there is a slight background echo due to a technical problem.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the first of two podcasts about neurodiversity featuring Sarah Hendrixx. In this episode Sarah discusses how autism affects her own day to day behaviour and how it is likely to affect people at work.
Please note there is a slight background echo due to a technical problem.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Professor Sue Black who left school at 16 with very few qualifications and is now a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University, the saviour of Bletchley Park, a best selling author and many other things besides. If you want some insipiration about what you can do with your life, have a listen!
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. This episode of the podcast series is slightly different in that we asked a few apprentices what they wished they'd known before they started. We put these to Sam Bishop, a performance psychologist who works with Gen Healthy Minds.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore some further coping techniques and demonstrate quick and easy variations for the workplace.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore the benefits of breathing and mindfulness exercises and demonstrate simple exercises for both that you can do quickly and easily at work, or indeed anywhere.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we find out what help is available if you haven't got access to a suitable network in your workplace or don't want to talk to someone connected with work.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, what should you do if you feel you are struggling with your mental health?
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode we look at how to spot the signs of poor mental health at work, in yourself and in colleagues.
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we examine some of the issues surrounding difficult workplace relationships and how to cope with them.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice.
In this episode, what should you do if you feel you're not up to the apprenticeship and it seems to be too difficult?
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, how do you manage the workload as you balance study and work?
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we look at the culture shock you might experience coming from the classroom if you are a school leaver, or home if you are a returner, and ways of coping with the new environment.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, what can you do to maximise your chances of having a successful apprenticeship?
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore whether an apprenticeship is going to be right for you or whether another route to education and training might suit you better.
Presenter: Dominic Arkwright
Producer: Rosie Runciman
A Sound Doctor production
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