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Professor David Patterson and Dr Mark James - Interdisciplinary action for our oceans
This week we are discussing the urgent challenges facing the UK’s coasts and seas, balancing protection with demand and how one interdisciplinary group of scientists, policymakers, community and…
Rory Daniels - The UK robotics industry
This week we are discussing robotics, and the UK robotics industry. Here to explore that is Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation at TechUK.
Dr Kath MacKay - Life sciences in the UK
This week we are discussing life sciences in the UK, and its contribution to the UK economy. This follows the publication by the Government of the Life Sciences Sector Plan and an event on life…
Professor David Nutt - The science behind substance and addiction
This week we are discussing the science behind substance and addiction- the impacts of alcohol on the brain and contemporary alternatives, and how psychedelic research and brain science is being…
Liz Shutt - Harnessing the power of research and evidence to support regional policy
How can we create cross-system collaboration and overcome challenges to develop strong, regional policy? This week, we are joined by Liz Shutt, Programme Director at Insights North East, to discuss…
Mehwaesh Islam - the future of UK Research and Development
This week, we are joined by Mehwaesh Islam, Head of Research Policy at Universities UK. UUK is a membership organisation, representing the views of 141 UK universities to influence policy and…
Rachel Cutting - Fertility trends and treatment in the UK
This week, we are discussing fertility treatment in the UK. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) recently published its Fertility Trends report which revealed that 1 in 32 births…
Professor Sir Peter Knight and Dr Robert Lock - Quantum and what the future holds
The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. In this episode, we explore how the quantum revolution shaped things to come, the intersection between quantum…
Dr Helen Coulshed - Academia and the learning experience
This week we are discussing education-focused academia, equity in learning, the student experience and how interdisciplinary science can make for a more inclusive STEM landscape.
Louise Shooter - The human aspect of net-zero targets
This week, we are discussing the co-benefits of the Warm Homes Plan, how to balance net-zero targets with community needs, and the unique challenges of heat decarbonisation. Louise Shooter, Head of…
Jon Saltmarsh - NetZero and changing our homes and buildings
This week we are discussing one of the more challenging aspects of the UK’s race to net zero by 2050 - decarbonising our homes and buildings. Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer at Energy Systems…
Dr Katie Perry - Returning to a career in research after a break
This week we are discussing returning to a career in research after a break for family reasons, health or caring responsibilities. We will explore challenges, the skills shortage in STEM, success…
Harry Macpherson - chemical toxicity, human health and the global ecosystem
This week we are discussing chemical toxicity, and the effect of chemicals on human health and the global ecosystem. We are having this conversation to coincide with a major new report on pervasive…
Dr Monali Dahale - Advanced composite materials
This week we are discussing advanced composite materials with Dr Monali Dahale, Advanced Research Engineer at the National Composites Centre. We explore key technologies, future aspirations and…
Lexie Papaspyrou - STEM career barriers faced by lower socio-economic groups
This week we are discussing STEM careers and the barriers faced by those from lower socio-economic groups to a successful career in STEM. To help us explore some of the issues is Lexie Papaspyrou,…
Antoinette Nothomb - The paint that captures carbon
This week, we are joined by Antoinette Nothomb, co- founder of Cyanoskin, a female-led start-up that has created an algae-based paint designed to capture Co2 from the outside of buildings. We explore…
Dr Adam Berlie - muon science and what jazz guitar can bring to STEM
This week we are joined by Foundation Future Leader, Dr Adam Berlie who helps us explore the weird and wonderful world of muon instrument research at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. We also talk…
Gavin Costigan - working at the intersection of Government and the research ecosystem
This week, we are exploring the interface of Government and the research ecosystem in the modern age. The Foundation’s Chief Executive and former Civil Servant, Gavin Costigan discusses this and the…
Dr Jacqueline Campbell - climate, clouds and space science
This week we are discussing astrophysics, how to better understand changing clouds, their impact on Earth's climate, making the most of open data, unconventional career paths and the power of ‘paying…
Robert Hill - Northern Ireland's space technology industry
This week, we explore the Space Technology Industry in Northern Ireland with Robert Hill, manager for the Northern Ireland Space Cluster and Chair of the Northern Ireland Space Special Interest…
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