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About Liisa Uusimaki
A DEEP DIVE INTO MY STORY (Academic Career)
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Podcasts-International 2022-
Podcasts - Scandinavia 2022-
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NOBEL DIALOUGE 2025 Health For ALL, Göteborg, Sweden
Christmas with Family 2025, Sweden
Somewhere in Sweden Goodbye 2024 and Hello 2025
Somewhere in Sweden Winter 2024
Somewhere in Sweden Summer 2023
Somewhere in Sweden Summer 2023
Somewhere in Sweden Summer 2023
University of Aberdeen, Scotland June 2023
The Future of Migration - Gothenburg, Sweden 2023
Suomi / Finland
Australia
Italy
Prague 2025
Swedish Presentation EduSTA Final Meet WEBINAR 1 APRIL 2025
Prague 2025
AUTISM
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Forthcoming
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Events
ICELAND Number 1 in THE WORLD ON GENDER EQUALITY 2026
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For more than a decade, chronic stress and exhaustion deeply affected her nervous system. She explains how the body attempts to protect itself through the fight, flight, and freeze responses, and what it takes to move out of these states. Today, Hadon works with high-capacity women leaders whose burnout often stems from blurred boundaries, overcommitment, and the difficulty of simply saying no. She highlights the responsibility of organizations and leaders to implement proactive strategies that reduce burnout — especially when considering the high cost of losing talented women and men to exhaustion and disengagement. Our conversation also explores the difference between burnout and overthinking, and why women tend to overthink more than men. 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Alexandra shares with us a simple yet powerful idea she calls the Family Meeting — a three-step process for building relationships and nurturing trust. What began as a classroom practice soon rippled outward, inspiring her students’ families to bring the same approach into their homes. But as Alexandra reminds us, even the most beautiful ideas can be challenging to implement. She talks honestly about the resistance that sometimes surfaces — the fear of losing control — and how she continues to lead with patience, courage, and heart. And she doesn’t stop there. Alexandra has also created a free online space for educators — the TeacherLab website — a hub for sharing, learning, and inspiration. 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How does her service model bring together the principles of safety, transparency, and power-consciousness? What is trauma, and what are some of its symptoms? How do we begin to heal from trauma? What are some of the barriers that can prevent people from seeking support? And finally, what advice does Sarah have for those working inside systems who may themselves be experiencing trauma or burnout? This is a powerful and deeply necessary conversation — one that I believe needs to be heard, reflected on, and shared widely. Sarah Ailish’s Profile linkedin.com/in/sarahailishmcloughlin"", "image":"https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_692ff894c226a.jpg"},{"title":"P. 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For those not familiar with Jane Elliott’s work, she is an internationally known author of the book, A Collar in My Pocket Blue-eyed, Brown-eyed Exercise (2016) based on her work as a third-grade teacher in 1968, Riceville, Iowa, USA. Hear Jane Elliott talk openly and without apologies about her work on RACISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, WOMEN’s ISSUES, BULLYING, EDUCATION, and THE CURRENT SITUATION IN THE US. She is a truth-teller extraordinaire and exposes prejudices and bigotry for what it is, “an irrational class system based upon purely arbitrary factors. And if you think this does not apply to you. . . you are in for a rude awakening”. (https://janeelliott.com/) Yes, she shares also her thoughts about the difference between a Teacher and an Educator, problems with today's curriculum, teaching dyslexia, and well, so much MORE. PLEASE SHARE, DISCUSS, DEBATE, COMMENT, AND ENJOY - Take care and remember to be KIND / Liisa You find an untold amount of YouTube clips of Jane Elliott. She has been a guest and a speaker in all major talk shows and platforms in the US and abroad. Today, she is continuing being a sought after speaker and shares platforms with many brilliant American academics. Book Elliott, J. (2016). A Collar in My Pocket Blue-eyed, Brown-eyed Exercise. Available Amazon.com. Elliott, J. (2016). A Collar in My Pocket Blue-eyed, Brown-eyed Exercise (in Sweden) Adlibris. See Jane Elliott's Reading List for Unlearning Prejudice https://radicalreads.com/jane-elliott-favorite-books/ You Tube Anti-racist educator Jane Elliott blasts white racists for criticizing Black Mermaid, 2022 (28:18min) Roland Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ks7I1BnP2g No Such Thing As White & Black People: Jane Elliott Says Drama Persists If We Keep Using Those Terms, 2021 (11.31min) Roland Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEKNpV5BovE Jane Elliott's Brown Eye/Blue Eye Test - University of Northern Iowa 2020 (4:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTYL7NK8j5Y Jane Elliott's "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" Anti-Racism Exercise | The Oprah Winfrey Show | OWN, 1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebPoSMULI5U&t=678s A Conversation on Race and Privilege with Angela Davis and Jane Elliott (2018) (1;42;39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0jf8D5WHoo Anthony Browder - Nile Valley Contributions to civilization (2013). (1.10.11min) https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Anthony+Browder+-+Nile+Valley+Contributions+to+civilization+&mid=D6884E98316F44F29C2BD6884E98316F44F29C2B"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb512d4d4d6.jpg"},{"title":""Jane Caro" - Australian, social commentator, author of The Mother, journalist and Feminist Icon", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_64b38c69945f6.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"""", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb518f7e0d0.jpg"},{"title":"Prof Braden Hill - Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bb4000dfd0.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/prof-braden-hill-understanding-equity-diversity-and-inclusion", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""In this episode, we meet Professor Braden Hill who is a Nyungar (Wardandi) man from the southwest of Western Australia and who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous) at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Hear Braden talk about and explain the meaning of diversity, equity, inclusion, racism, the reason for the acknowledgment of the country, the Uluru statement of the heart, reconciliation, and much more. This is a must-hear for leaders, educators, students, and interested individuals absolutely everywhere. Please share widely, discuss, and debate with each other. ENJOY, Listener comment: 'Equity is not a zero sum game'' What a fabulous interview!!!! Brilliant interview. Informative and essential listening…"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb51e79457c.jpg"},{"title":"Prof Kylie Readman - Equity and Belonging in Australian Higher Education", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bb6bdb7858.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/prof-kylie-readman-equity-and-belonging-in-australian-higher-education", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Sånt Är livet i Sverige or Thats Life in Sweden ! (PODCAST) Aug 2022 In today’s episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige or Thats life in Sweden recorded during my visit to Australia I am speaking with Professor Kylie Readman, about her special interest areas, equity, and student and staff wellbeing in Australia. Kylie is the current Pro Vice-chancellor of Education & Equity at Murdoch University in Perth WA and will be taking up the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sydney Technology University’s Education and Students in November. Conversations that need to be HEARD, SHARED & DISCUSSED - PLs SHARE WIDELY"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb522d2039d.jpg"},{"title":"Professor John Hattie - The Necessity of Scaling up Educational Expertise", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bb7842e5d3.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/professor-john-hattie-the-necessity-of-scaling-up-educational-expertise", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Sånt Är livet i Sverige or Thats Life in Sweden ! (PODCAST) June 2022 In this episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige! or That's Life in Sweden! and recorded in Melbourne, Australia, I am speaking with and world renowned Educator, Researcher & Author Professor John Hattie, especially well-known as the author of the highly influential 2008 book Visible Learning. Prof Hattie shares his thoughts about his work as chair of Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, teacher education programs, provides some truths about PISA results comparing Australia to Sweden and the real impact of the pandemic on student learning. Conversations that need to be HEARD, SHARED & DISCUSSED - PLs SHARE WIDELY"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb52675bd94.jpg"},{"title":"Professor Pasi Sahlberg - Australian Education system’s challenges - A question of Equity", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bb9777ebb8.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/professor-pasi-sahlberg-australian-education-system-s-challenges-a-question-of-equity", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Sånt är Livet i Sverige ! or That's life in Sweden Podcast, June 2022 In this episode Professor Pasi Sahlberg, former Director General at the Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture (CIMO), who also served as a senior education specialist at the World Bank (Washington, DC), lead education specialist at the European Training Foundation (Torino, Italy), and visiting professor of Practice at Harvard University. Pasi, will share his thoughts about the purpose of schooling and about the education system in Australia, which is "world class but not for all children". Pasi is currently calling Australia Home as he is Professor of Education at Southern Cross University in Lismore, NSW, and lives in Lennox Head, NSW, with his wife and two sons. For a complete bio of Professor Pasi Sahlberg's amazing achievements please visit his webpage https://pasisahlberg.com/ Please share widely and ENJOY!"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb528182282.jpg"},{"title":"Associate Prof Therese Keane - ICT & STEM", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bc1e951439.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/associate-prof-therese-keane-ict-stem", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""In this episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige or That's life in Sweden June 2022 we are continuing to meet academics and researchers from Melbourne Australia where I am a visiting scholar. Today I am speaking with Associate Professor Therese Keane who is sharing about her fascinating and incredible her journey as an ICT teacher, academic and researcher. Her areas of speciality include, ICT, robotics in education and gender inequalities in STEM based subjects. Therese welcomes questions about her work from overseas teachers, researchers and has provided her contact details: linkedin.com/in/therese-keane-melbourne A project that was mentioned – Primary and STEM - https://primaryandstem.online/ (Acknowledgement STINT.se)"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb52b287e53.jpg"},{"title":"Natasha Hobbs - Learning Designer (Learning Transformation Unit), Swinburne University of Technology", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bc30b99e25.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/natasha-hobbs-learning-designer-learning-transformation-unit-swinburne-university-of-technology", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Today's episode of Sånt är livet or Thats life in Sweden (May 2022) is recorded in Melbourne, Australia and it is about understanding the role of a Learning Designer in Higher Education. I have invited Natasha Hobbs who is an experienced Learning Designer and Higher Education practitioner from The Learning Transformations unit, at the Swinburne University of Technology. Natasha has a particular interest in digital pedagogies and transformative learning experiences. Of special importance is the respectful acknowledgement of country and the inclusion of Australian indigenous people provided by Natasha- During the podcast Natasha mentioned Swinburne’s dedicated page on the Adobe Education Exchange that is continually updated with shareable resources created by Swinburne recipients of the Adobe Innovation Grants. These resources can also be accessed on Swinburne’s Digital Literacies Hub. The series of short podcasts Natasha and her colleagues produced during 2020 called Talking About Teaching can be accessed through Swinburne Commons."", "image":""},{"title":"Professor Susie Garvis - Reflections of learning in Sweden and returning to Australia during the pandemic", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_635bc4a79d8b7.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/professor-susie-garvis-reflections-of-learning-in-sweden-and-returning-to-australia-during-the-pandemic", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""In this episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige I am in Australia March 2022 catching up with colleagues and scholars finding our how life is in Australia. Professor Susie Garvis is today's guest and will be sharing her experiencing about balancing parenthood with the demands of her work as an international researcher & Department Chair at the School of Education at Swinburne University of Technology, in Melbourne Australia. Susie has extensive research, teaching and leadership experience in early childhood and teacher education in higher education in Australia and Sweden. Garvis, S. (2018). Digital Narratives and Young Children (Chapter 12)S.J. Danby et al. (eds.), Digital Childhoods, International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development 22, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6484-5_12"", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb53300efbc.jpg"},{"title":""Patrick Blessinger (IHETL)" - Democracy", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_63b435a695ef9.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":"""", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb53a2f3e46.jpg"},{"title":"Emeritus Prof Helen Huntly", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_6493bd6d45763.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/emeritus-prof-helen-huntly", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Professor Huntly was with CQUniversity for more than 30 years. She took up her appointment as Provost in late 2016, following her appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry, Vocational Training & Access Education) in 2015. Professor Huntly assumed the role of Vice-President (Academic) after a university restructure in 2020. Professor Huntly contributed to the broader education agenda through many roles, including as Dean, School of Education & the Arts, various senior management roles within Higher Education, and prior to that, as teacher in the vocational and secondary education sectors. As a proud (former) teacher, Professor Huntly recognises the importance of high quality, engaging and reflective learning and teaching practices at all levels of education. Throughout her career, Professor Huntly has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of education and training. She is a strong advocate for the provision of learning opportunities for all, particularly in the regions, to help students reach their full potential and contribute to their local communities. In 2017, Professor Huntly was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to tertiary education in Central Queensland. Her qualifications include a Doctor of Education (CQUniversity 2004), Master of Education Studies (CQUniversity 1999), Bachelor of Education (BCAE1980), and a Diploma of Teaching Health & Physical Education (KGCAE 1980)."", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb53df81c52.jpg"},{"title":"Dr Amudha Poobalan, Senior Lecturer in Public Health based at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen.", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_6493be6e1c599.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/dr-amudha-poobalan-senior-lecturer-in-public-health-based-at-the-school-of-medicine-medical-sciences-and-nutrition-at-the-university-of-aberdeen", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Amudha is involved in research collaborations nationally and internationally with India, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh and Nepal working with Medical schools, Universities, NGOs, Government and Private Research Foundations. A truly fascinating academic whose research is around the epidemiology of Obesity, Diabetes and Cancer, with an interest in the lifestyle and health behaviour changes and its implications during ‘TRANSITIONS’ such as from adolescence to young adults; economic, demographic and cultural shifts in transitioning countries; and rural to urban transitions."", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb5430978f0.jpg"},{"title":"Professor Abhilasha Singh", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_6493bf18f1f1f.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/professor-abhilasha-singh", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Meet Professor Abhilasha Singh she is a Country Director for IHETL and Vice- President of Academic Affairs at the American University in the Emirates, Dubai. With a distinguished career, Abhilasha has served in many academic administrative positions at various institutions and has been engaged in providing strategic directives at a senior leadership level. Hear her talk about how to meet the challenges relating to Women in leadership in Higher Education, Ageism in Higher Education, AND the role of Higher Education in relation to the ESD Goals."", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb547e9646e.jpg"},{"title":"Dr Birgit Schreiber,", "file":"https://static.s123-cdn-static-d.com/uploads/6946953/normal_6493bf8033819.mp3", "howl":null, "pageUrl":"/t-en-au/podcasts-international-2022/dr-birgit-schreiber", "cartUrl":"", "more_info":""Dr Birgit Schreiber, the Vice President of the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS). She has served in senior leadership positions in Universities in South Africa for the past 25 years and has presented papers and key notes at national and international conferences at universities in Europe and the USA. Her publications relate to social justice, student affairs, student engagement and higher education policy. Hear her talk about her research and about the importance of promoting the adoption of the SDGs in higher education, internationalisation, inclusion, and much more."", "image":"https://images.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6946953/100_65bb54c56d4e5.jpg"}]}