Episodes 95
Avg. Duration 47m
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Since Aug 2017
Latest Episode May 2026

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Welcome to the Sheffield Digital Podcast. This is the place to hear about the exciting digital industries in the Sheffield City Region. We cover engaging topics about the local tech sector with special guests from a thriving community of companies, accelerators, policy-makers, educators, freelancers, events organisers, and more! If you’re interested in unique tech career stories straight from Sheffield, then check out our interviews with people who share the why’s and the how’s of what they do. Follow show releases and other news @sheffield.digital on Bluesky and visit https://sheffield.digital/ for more information about our organisation.

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Recent Episodes

Talking AI: How the University of Sheffield is is raising public awareness of AI using Webtoons and bus stops

May 19, 2026 30m

In this second episode of our Talking AI series, host Mel Kanarek speaks with Dr. Susan Oman from The University of Sheffield, Centre for Machine Intelligence, about the public-facing Let’s Talk AI…

Talking AI: James Jefferies on ‘Rewilding the Internet’

May 07, 2026 54m

In this first episode of our Talking AI series, host Sarah Lister is joined by James Jefferies for a conversation recorded on Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Together, they explore the idea of…

How did you get here: Interview with Content Designer - Catherine from the Home Office

Mar 06, 2026 23m

In this episode we interview Catherine who is a Content Designer in the Automation Centre at the Home Office. She works within a user-centred design team supporting multiple projects aimed at…

How T-Levels Nurture Local Talent in Sheffield: with Reach Studios and The Sheffield College

Nov 11, 2025 44m

This episode of the Sheffield Digital Podcast discusses the benefits and value of hosting work placements as part of The Sheffield College's T-Levels program. The discussions highlight how these…

How did you get here: Interview with Angel Takooree - Founder of Dot and Dash Consulting

Aug 28, 2025 43m

Angel shares her unconventional career path, transitioning from over 20 years in the food industry to the tech world and eventually founding her own consultancy. She discusses the inspiration behind…

How did you get here: Interview with Kieran from the Home Office

Jul 29, 2025 31m

In this episode, we interview Kieran, a Senior Product Manager from the Home Office's Police and Public Protection Technology portfolio. Kieran discusses his role in managing the product lifecycle,…

Front End North Conference 2025 - Interview with Organisers Katie Fenn and Amy Benson

Jun 12, 2025 31m

Katie Fenn and Amy Benson, organisers of Front End North, discuss their involvement in the Sheffield tech community and the upcoming Front End North conference. Scheduled for 10th July 2025 at…

Celebrating Sheffield Digital’s 10th Anniversary - with Mel Kanarek and Chris Dymond

May 22, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode you’ll find out why Sheffield Digital was set up ten years ago, what has happened over the years, and what the future holds.Mel and Chris, two of the Co-founders and Directors, return…

How did you get here: Interview with Business Development Manager at Hydra Creative - Richard Kerr

Mar 11, 2025 37m

Richard Kerr shares his career path to becoming Business Development Manager at Hydra Creative. His story includes why he changed his degree from Architecture to English Language and Literature, how…

How did you get here: Interview with Sophie from the Home Office

Feb 25, 2025 25m

This episode features an interview with Sophie from the Home Office. Sophie is Head of Data Science for Automation and Innovation at Home Office Digital.Sophie tells us about what her job involves,…

Everything you need to know about IP at the beginning of your tech journey - with Kerry Russell from Shakespeare Martineau

Dec 19, 2024 40m

Just imagine if you could sit down with a solicitor specialising in Intellectual Property (IP) and ask them everything you need to know at the beginning of your tech journey. Well, we did just that…

How did you get here: Interview with Odette and Hannah from the UK Home Office

Nov 27, 2024 29m

This episode features an interview with Odette McHenry and Hannah Turner from the UK Home Office. Odette is Deputy Director for Automation and Innovation in the Home Office Digital Department. Hannah…

Meet The Meetup: SheffieldR Users Group - Interview with Grace Accad from the University of Sheffield

Oct 18, 2024 13m

Grace Accad, co-organiser of the SheffieldR Users Group Meetup, tells us what to expect from the events they hold, the wide range of topics they cover, and who usually attends. She also shares why…

Meet The Meetup: Sheffield StartUp - Interview with Gary Neville

Jul 09, 2024 38m

Gary Neville, co-organiser and co-host of the Sheffield Startup Meetup, shares the challenges of running a community startup event, explains the success of the format, and tells us about the common…

Meet The Meetup: Sheffield DM - Interview with Giorgio Cassella from Evoluted

Jun 03, 2024 28m

Giorgio Cassella, Managing Director at Evoluted, shares the story behind the roots and growth of Sheffield Digital Marketing Meetup - also known as Sheffield DM. Since launching in 2018, the meetup…

How did you get here: Interview with Managing Director at Appt China - Joy Quan

Jan 09, 2024 32m

Joy Quan shares her journey from starting out as an international student at the University of Sheffield to becoming the Managing Director at Appt China in Kunming. Appt is an international digital…

How did you get here: Interview with four Software Developer apprentices at Tes

Sep 11, 2023 37m

This episode of the Sheffield Digital podcast features a group interview with four apprentices working at Tes Global. In collaboration with Makers, Tes offered the opportunity for those passionate…

How did you get here: Interview with Co-Founder & CEO of The Tech Dept - Dan Kirby

Jul 18, 2023 33m

How did you get here?Dan Kirby shares his journey to becoming Co-Founder and CEO of The Tech Dept, specialists in working with early-stage startups, particularly impact startups. Their mission is to…

How did you get here: Interview with Founder & CEO of AI machine learning startup TUBR - Dash Tabor

Jun 06, 2023 17m

How did you get here?Dash Tabor shares her journey to becoming the founder of an AI machine learning startup.Dash Tabor didn’t expect to work in tech, never mind to start her own deep-tech company…

SDP 75: Becoming a B Corp - an interview with Mina

Feb 12, 2023 29m

Last autumn, Mina announced that it had become B Corporation (B Corp) certified. The global B Corp movement sets a standard for businesses who want to ‘do good’ through their actions towards the…

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