About Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study
Staying the Course is a podcast where we have conversations with academics to understand their life journeys and inspire others along the way. Hosted by Asrif Yusoff.
Building a Global Academic Career - In conversation with Dr. Balakrishnan Muniapan
In this conversation, we speak to Dr. Balakrishnan Muniapan, Senior Teaching Fellow in Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University. He shared about his foundation as a practitioner prior to building a career both as an academic and also a corporate trainer. Dr. Bala also spoke about how networking and stepping out of one's comfort zone are key to long-term success. Read his profile here: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/subject-areas/business-and-management/staff/dr-balakrishnan-muniapan (https://www.bcu.ac.uk/subject-areas/business-and-management/staff/dr-balakrishnan-muniapan)
9 May 2026
Game Changer, Impact Maker - In conversation with Prof. Sylvester Arnab
In this episode, we speak to Prof. Sylvester Arnab who is a Professor in Game Science at the Centre for Arts and Creative Cultures, Coventry University. Prof. Sylvester spoke about his Sarawakian roots and build a research career that has created global impact through collaboration and resilience. Read his profile here: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/persons/sylvester-arnab/ (https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/persons/sylvester-arnab/)
7 Apr 2026
Research, Resilience, and Global Impact: In conversation with Prof. Ruben Sakrabani
In this episode, we speak to Prof. Ruben Sakrabani, Professor of Soil Chemistry, Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences, Cranfield University. Prof. Ruben shared his journey from a chemistry major at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to winning a Chevening Scholarship which enabled him to study and later, build an illustrious career in the UK. He is now leading key research projects in his field with global impact across various regions around the world. Read his profile at: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/people/professor-ruben-sakrabani-753815 (https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/people/professor-ruben-sakrabani-753815)
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