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KNIME Analytics Platform
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University College Dublin
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Design Talk. A podcast for learning about the business of technology design and management. Listen to stories, panels, interviews and discussions about technology and design in-the-wild: the good, the beautiful, and the useful. Whether you've got one big idea, you think of yourself as an organisation designer, product designer, creator, or entrepreneur. Each episode offers a take on how people des... more

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Professor Stefan Klein and Dr. Simeon Vidolov present their paper, "Techno-colonization of scholarly communication: A call to reclaim control". 

This paper contributes to wider research into how extractive publishing systems have colonized scholarly... more

CITO Seminar: The Sanctuary Hypothesis in Information Systems — Blockchain and AI as Strategic Havens for Non-Dominant Organisations

Guest: Jean-Fabrice Lebraty 

Host: Donncha Kavanagh 

Recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 4:00 - 5:00pm in Q2.33 Loc... more

Hosted by Sean Lynch and Akshara Jonna. 

In this episode, the Design Thinking class talk with Liam Brady and Thomas Hamill from the UCD Estate Services team about the complexities of modern campus design, focusing on accessibility features that go "... more

Welcome to Design Talk.

In this episode Killian O'Connor and Albena Krasteva from Zartis were in to talk to Masters students at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business. Killian and Albena presented a candid behind-the-scenes analysis of... more

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Recent Guests

Jean-Fabrice Lebraty
Professor in management science, information systems, Lyon-based university business school; leading research lab with ~80 researchers and 50 PhD students
Lyon, France
Episode: 0273 - The Sanctuary Hypothesis by Jean-Fabrice Lebraty
Tom Hamill
Operations Manager, Estate Services, University College Dublin
UCD Estate Services
Episode: 0272 - Beyond Compliance with Liam Brady and Thomas Hamill
Liam Brady
Facilities Manager, Estate Services, liaison with Access and Lifelong Learning
UCD Estate Services
Episode: 0272 - Beyond Compliance with Liam Brady and Thomas Hamill
Killian O'Connor
Managing Director of Growth at Zartis; leads strategic partnerships and Anthropic collaboration
Zartis
Episode: 0271 - Agentic Transformation with Killian and Albena
Albena Krasteva
Chief Client Officer at Zartis; heads client management and delivery
Zartis
Episode: 0271 - Agentic Transformation with Killian and Albena
Maya Gaul
Interviewee, creator of the capstone project Creating Community
Creative Futures Academy, UCD (Creative and Cultural Industries)
Episode: 0270 - Creative Community with Maya Gaul
Dunk Murphy
Digital Creativity Support for the Creative Futures Academy
Creative Futures Academy, UCD
Episode: 0270 - Creative Community with Maya Gaul
Johnno Robert Johnston
Emeritus Professor involved in psilocybin study framing with Heidegger
University College Dublin (UCD)
Episode: 0269 - Johno (Robert Johnston) on Psilocybin, Heidegger and being-toward-death
Fernando Ongolly
Proudly Made in Africa Academic Fellow at UCD, medical anthropologist, and expert in business and development
UCD (University College Dublin)
Episode: 0254 - The PMIA Perspective with Fernandos Ongolly

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Selma Safa Diana John Mooney Allen Higgins Connor Paul Dylan-Ennis Christina Jane Antova Peter Cripwell
A core set of frequent and recurring hosts spanning design, academia, and industry leadership, with roles in hosting, moderating, and guest coordination across episodes.
John Mooney
Host of Design Talk with a focus on design and technology strategy, facilitator of discussions.

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0269 - Johno (Robert Johnston) on Psilocybin, Heidegger and being-toward-death
Q: Could similar outcomes be achieved with other psychedelics or therapies, and why psilocybin was chosen for this study?
They note that various transcendent experiences can occur with different drugs and life events, but emphasize that psilocybin was chosen within their study context because it serves as a catalyst within a structured psychotherapeutic process, which also includes preparation, monitoring, and integration sessions.
0269 - Johno (Robert Johnston) on Psilocybin, Heidegger and being-toward-death
Q: What precisely happens with the drug that enables these experiences, and why is the mechanism not fully understood?
The speakers acknowledge that the exact neuropharmacological mechanisms are not fully known, and that practitioners often focus on the experiential and contextual factors, such as preparation, intention, and the therapeutic setting, which seem to catalyze meaningful changes in patients.
0271 - Agentic Transformation with Killian and Albena
Q: What practical steps did you take to move from a few individuals experimenting with AI to company-wide adoption?
We introduced a formal transformation program with a dedicated engineering leader, governance structures, measurable goals, training tracks (NextGeneers), and AI navigators to scale adoption and ensure alignment across departments.
0271 - Agentic Transformation with Killian and Albena
Q: How does Zartis handle the balance between top-down leadership and bottom-up adoption of AI tools?
Leadership sets the direction and provides governance, but success depends on enabling people across the organization, with clear objectives, structured enablement, and practical pilots that demonstrate value to all teams.
0253 - Teaching Analytics Visually with Stefan Helfrich
Q: What considerations should be taken when integrating KNIME into a curriculum?
Educators should balance teaching fundamental coding concepts with the accessibility of visual workflows to ensure students grasp both theory and practical skills.

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A practical-oriented deep dive into technology design and the business of delivering high-impact digital products. Episodes consistently explore how design thinking, user experience, and technology intersect in real-world contexts, with guests ranging from design leaders and consultants to academics and industry practitioners. Topics span design strategy, AI and data-driven design, design governance, and the organizational dynamics that enable or hinder great tech design. A few episodes spotlight leadership, career development, and the evolving role of design in enterprise settings, often weaving in insights on education, policy, and startup ecosystems. The show tends to attract listeners who want actionable perspectives on building and lea... more

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