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Women in leadership: being president of the Pole Fitness Society

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Jasmine Donaldson President of Pole Fitness Society Talk us through what you do for your society/sport/activity? As the President, I oversee all our classes. I’ve also taken on the role of head instructor, coaching our student volunteer instructors and ensuring everyone is enjoying classes. I teach 4 classes myself, beginners and intermediate level in my …

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Women in leadership: an interview with Parveen Yaqoob, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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Parveen Yaqoob Current Job Role: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Previous roles/ background: Professor of Nutritional Physiology, Head of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation   Talk us through your approach to leadership: I have always been the sort of person who finds it difficult to sit back and leaves things to others if something …

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Women in leadership: empowering others, staying kind & overcoming challenges

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Rachel Osborne President of Zero Waste Society Talk us through what you do for your society/sport/activity?   I set up and am the President of the Zero Waste Society. This year I have organised clothes swaps, a trip to a falconry centre and organised my favourite event, a night of Sustainable Business where successful green …

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