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Front RowHollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer on F1 starring Brad PittSamira talks to legendary Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer, whose latest film F1 stars Brad Pitt as a racing car driver. Alistair McGowan and Dr Caroline Potter celebrate the extraordinary music and life of the French composer Erik Satie, whose centenary is marked on Radio 3 on Saturday. Alistair's play about Satie, called Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear, is broadcast on Radio 4 on July 1st. Nick Ahad visits Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, shortlisted for this year's Museum of the Year. Caroline Norbury, Chief Exec of Creative UK, reacts to...2025-06-2342 minFront RowThe creators of RuPaul's Drag Race, plus pianist Alfred Brendel rememberedRuPaul's Drag Race creators Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato join Nick Ahad to talk about their career making making television and movies, ahead of being guests of honour at this year's Sheffield DocFest.Radio 3 presenter Tom Service discusses the life and legacy of Alfred Brendel who was a celebrated author, poet and pianist.Caroline Norbury, the CEO of Creative UK, Stephanie Sirr, the Chief Executive of Nottingham Playhouse, and Sienna Rodgers, the Deputy Editor of parliamentary magazine The House, discuss how the arts will be affected by the recent spending review.The theme...2025-06-1743 min
How To Keep Your MoneyWealth in Words, Jonathan Norbury: Lloyds BankIn Episode 49, Caroline Garnham talks to Jonathan Norbury, head of the Key Clients team, which manages the highest profile and wealthiest clients of Lloyds Bank. Jonathan speaks of his degree in languages, which was less useful than he had hoped in his career in banking, although his five years in the army did shape the way he treats his clients and builds their trust. He also speaks from experience about the power of reciprocation and from the Lloyds/Schroders joint venture in 2019, the power of aggregation. Follow Jonathan's journey by listening to his podcast. 2024-02-0730 min
The AgendaThe Collective Conversations: Creativity is the driving force of our present and our futureCreativity is the driving force in innovation, it’s imperative that we prioritise and future-proof it, and in the face of challenges such as the ever-changing state of the nation, strategic investment in the creative industries is key to ensuring our continuing global success story. Alan Hunt, Co-Founder of The Collective speaks to Caroline Norbury OBE, CEO of Creative UK and Sir Chris Bryant MP, Shadow Minister for Creative Industries and Digital.2023-11-2734 min
The Owl HootRivers with Tom Hartland SmithTom Hartland Smith is a senior catchment restoration officer with the Severn Rivers Trust. The trust promotes a healthy, resilient river Severn for everyone. Tom provides insight into the common threats to river health and how they engage the community and landowners to overcome them.2023-06-2747 min
The Owl HootRivers with Tom Hartland SmithTom Hartland Smith is a senior catchment restoration officer with the Severn Rivers Trust. The trust promotes a healthy, resilient river Severn for everyone. Tom provides insight into the common threats to river health and how they engage the community and landowners to overcome them.2023-06-2747 minThe Owl HootRivers with Tom Hartland SmithTom Hartland Smith is a senior catchment restoration officer with the Severn Rivers Trust. The trust promotes a healthy, resilient river Severn for everyone. Tom provides insight into the common threats to river health and how they engage the community and landowners to overcome them.2023-06-2747 minThe Owl HootZedify – sustainable deliveries with Harriet HirdHarriet Hird is head of marketing at Zedify, an eco-friendly and sustainable delivery business based in the UK. She explains how their e-cargo bikes help cities become healthier by improving air quality and reducing congestion. Their all-electric fleet operates at a much lower carbon footprint whilst providing a speedy service. 2023-06-1338 minThe Owl HootZedify – sustainable deliveries with Harriet HirdHarriet Hird is head of marketing at Zedify, an eco-friendly and sustainable delivery business based in the UK. She explains how their e-cargo bikes help cities become healthier by improving air quality and reducing congestion. Their all-electric fleet operates at a much lower carbon footprint whilst providing a speedy service. 2023-06-1338 min
The Owl HootZedify – sustainable deliveries with Harriet HirdHarriet Hird is head of marketing at Zedify, an eco-friendly and sustainable delivery business based in the UK. She explains how their e-cargo bikes help cities become healthier by improving air quality and reducing congestion. Their all-electric fleet operates at a much lower carbon footprint whilst providing a speedy service.2023-06-1338 minThe Owl HootShare Shed with Mirella FerrazMirella Ferraz is an eco-social entrepreneur, writer and coordinator of the Share Shed– A Library of Things based in Devon. She tells the story of how the Share Shed started, how it became the world’s first mobile Library of Things, the growing network and why a movement towards sharing resources and wasting less benefits people.2023-06-0246 minThe Owl HootShare Shed with Mirella FirrazMirella Firraz is an eco-social entrepreneur, writer and coordinator of the Share Shed– A Library of Things based in Devon. She tells the story of how the Share Shed started, how it became the world’s first mobile Library of Things, the growing network and why a movement towards sharing resources and wasting less benefits people.2023-06-0246 min
The Owl HootShare Shed with Mirella FirrazMirella Firraz is an eco-social entrepreneur, writer and coordinator of the Share Shed– A Library of Things based in Devon. She tells the story of how the Share Shed started, how it became the world’s first mobile Library of Things, the growing network and why a movement towards sharing resources and wasting less benefits people.2023-06-0246 minThe Owl HootCarbon neutral Nottingham with Wayne BextonWayne Bexton is the Director of Environment and Sustainability at Nottingham City Council and is driving change within the city to meet a carbon neutral goal of 2028. In this conversation, Wayne discusses the transformations underway in the residential, commercial and transport sectors to achieve environmental and societal benefits.2023-04-2641 minThe Owl HootCarbon neutral Nottingham with Wayne BextonWayne Bexton is the Director of Environment and Sustainability at Nottingham City Council and is driving change within the city to meet a carbon neutral goal of 2028. In this conversation, Wayne discusses the transformations underway in the residential, commercial and transport sectors to achieve environmental and societal benefits.2023-04-2641 min
The Owl HootCarbon neutral Nottingham with Wayne BextonWayne Bexton is the Director of Environment and Sustainability at Nottingham City Council and is driving change within the city to meet a carbon neutral goal of 2028. In this conversation, Wayne discusses the transformations underway in the residential, commercial and transport sectors to achieve environmental and societal benefits.2023-04-2641 min
NET – V SÍTI UMĚNÍNET – V SÍTI UMĚNÍ: ONDŘEJ HORÁK, KRISTÝNA KOČOVÁKreativní Praha je také úzce navázána na mezinárodní síť kreativních center European Creative Business Network a díky tomu se na podzim 2022 v Praze sjeli odborníci z mnoha odvětví kreativních průmyslů na konferenci ECIS, jejíž hlavní teze v rozhovoru artikulujeme.Záznam konference, jejíž hlavními tématy byla budoucnost, zelená tranzice a udržitelnost v umění, najdete na Youtube kanále Kreativní Prahy zde pod hesly ECIS DAY 1 - 2, to nejdůležitější pro vás shrnujeme v podcastu.„Kultura hraje strategickou roli ve formování prostředí, ve kterém žijeme a...2023-04-1737 min
The Owl HootEveryday Plastic with Daniel WebbDaniel Webb is the founder and director of Everyday Plastic, a social enterprise delivering evidence-based education and campaigns to tackle the plastic problem. A year-long collection of his plastic waste catalysed his journey towards promoting life with less plastic involving The Big Plastic Count and #ChooseLoose.2023-04-0440 minThe Owl HootEveryday Plastic with Daniel WebbDaniel Webb is the founder and director of Everyday Plastic, a social enterprise delivering evidence-based education and campaigns to tackle the plastic problem. A year-long collection of his plastic waste catalysed his journey towards promoting life with less plastic involving The Big Plastic Count and #ChooseLoose.2023-04-0440 minThe Owl HootEveryday Plastic with Daniel WebbDaniel Webb is the founder and director of Everyday Plastic, a social enterprise delivering evidence-based education and campaigns to tackle the plastic problem. A year-long collection of his plastic waste catalysed his journey towards promoting life with less plastic involving The Big Plastic Count and #ChooseLoose.2023-04-0440 minThe Owl HootCreating a wilder Derbyshire with the Derbyshire Wildlife TrustRuth Pilbeam is a Rewilding Project Officer for Wild Peak and Peatlands Discovery, and Hollie Davis is a Team Wilder Community Engagement Assistant with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. They share varied ways of boosting nature's recovery through individual and community engagement, providing inspiring stories of rewilding and nature-based activities.2023-03-2138 minThe Owl HootCreating a wilder Derbyshire with the Derbyshire Wildlife TrustRuth Pilbeam is a Rewilding Project Officer for Wild Peak and Peatlands Discovery, and Hollie Davis is a Team Wilder Community Engagement Assistant with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. They share varied ways of boosting nature's recovery through individual and community engagement, providing inspiring stories of rewilding and nature-based activities.2023-03-2138 min
The Owl HootCreating a wilder Derbyshire with the Derbyshire Wildlife TrustRuth Pilbeam is a Rewilding Project Officer for Wild Peak and Peatlands Discovery, and Hollie Davis is a Team Wilder Community Engagement Assistant with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. They share varied ways of boosting nature's recovery through individual and community engagement, providing inspiring stories of rewilding and nature-based activities.2023-03-2138 minThe Owl HootNet zero and carbon dioxide removal with Steve SmithSteve Smith is the Executive Director of Oxford Net Zero and the UK research hub for greenhouse gas removal, CO2RE. Steve provides a fantastic insight into net zero and carbon dioxide removal, clarifying terminology and detailing their roles in climate strategy.2023-03-0749 minThe Owl HootNet zero and carbon dioxide removal with Steve SmithSteve Smith is the Executive Director of Oxford Net Zero and the UK research hub for greenhouse gas removal, CO2RE. Steve provides a fantastic insight into net zero and carbon dioxide removal, clarifying terminology and detailing their roles in climate strategy.2023-03-0749 min
The Owl HootNet zero and carbon dioxide removal with Steve SmithSteve Smith is the Executive Director of Oxford Net Zero and the UK research hub for greenhouse gas removal, CO2RE. Steve provides a fantastic insight into net zero and carbon dioxide removal, clarifying terminology and detailing their roles in climate strategy.2023-03-0749 minThe Owl HootClimate change, social justice, economics and race with Jeremy WilliamsJeremy Williams is an environmental and social justice writer and campaigner. He talks about his award-winning blog and books, covering important issues that intersect with climate change, including economic growth and racism. It’s a thought-provoking conversation which draws on his experiences and highlights ideas on community action.2023-02-1441 min
The Owl HootClimate change, social justice, economics and race with Jeremy WilliamsJeremy Williams is an environmental and social justice writer and campaigner. He talks about his award-winning blog and books, covering important issues that intersect with climate change, including economic growth and racism. It’s a thought-provoking conversation which draws on his experiences and highlights ideas on community action.2023-02-1441 minThe Owl HootClimate change, social justice, economics and race with Jeremy WilliamsJeremy Williams is an environmental and social justice writer and campaigner. He talks about his award-winning blog and books, covering important issues that intersect with climate change, including economic growth and racism. It’s a thought-provoking conversation which draws on his experiences and highlights ideas on community action.2023-02-1441 minThe Owl HootClimate action in the NHS with Helena ClementsDr Helena Clements is Associate Medical Director and Climate Action Clinical Lead at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust. Helena has lived sustainably in an eco-house for over 20 years, and in the last 5 years, she has been driving climate action in her professional life. Here she shares how her NHS trust is tackling the issue in all areas, the wins and challenges. 2022-11-2244 minThe Owl HootClimate action in the NHS with Helena ClementsDr Helena Clements is Associate Medical Director and Climate Action Clinical Lead at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust. Helena has lived sustainably in an eco-house for over 20 years, and in the last 5 years, she has been driving climate action in her professional life. Here she shares how her NHS trust is tackling the issue in all areas, the wins and challenges. 2022-11-2244 min
The Owl HootClimate action in the NHS with Helena ClementsDr Helena Clements is Associate Medical Director and Climate Action Clinical Lead at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust. Helena has lived sustainably in an eco-house for over 20 years, and in the last 5 years, she has been driving climate action in her professional life. Here she shares how her NHS trust is tackling the issue in all areas, the wins and challenges.2022-11-2244 minThe Owl HootTransparency in the fashion industry with Jess StrainJess Strain is on a mission to deliver transparency within the fashion industry and is the founder of Ovrbloom, a fashion accessories brand. She explains how her passion for being creative and environmental values collided, leading her to build a product-based business mindful of people and the planet, demonstrated through the visibility of all aspects of the supply chain. 2022-11-0846 min
The Owl HootTransparency in the fashion industry with Jess StrainJess Strain is on a mission to deliver transparency within the fashion industry and is the founder of Ovrbloom, a fashion accessories brand. She explains how her passion for being creative and environmental values collided, leading her to build a product-based business mindful of people and the planet, demonstrated through the visibility of all aspects of the supply chain.2022-11-0846 minThe Owl HootTransparency in the fashion industry with Jess StrainJess Strain is on a mission to deliver transparency within the fashion industry and is the founder of Ovrbloom, a fashion accessories brand. She explains how her passion for being creative and environmental values collided, leading her to build a product-based business mindful of people and the planet, demonstrated through the visibility of all aspects of the supply chain. 2022-11-0846 min
The Owl HootMaking homes greener with a climate citizens' panelJake Ainscough, a Senior Research Associate at Lancaster Environment Centre, and Ray Plummer, a homeowner from Birmingham, discuss their involvement in a climate citizen’s panel addressing how to achieve greener homes. They illuminate how presenting facts to everyday people with real-world experiences can deliver practical recommendations to inform policy.2022-10-2539 min
The Owl HootPeatland restoration with Robbie CarnegieRobbie Carnegie is a Senior Communications Officer at Moors for the Future Partnership, an organisation committed to restoring, researching and raising awareness of the Peak District and South Pennine Moors. Discover how they transform these severely degraded habitats and the numerous benefits to wildlife, people and places.2022-10-1138 min
The Owl HootAir quality and human behaviour with Enda HayesEnda Hayes is a Professor in Air Quality and Carbon Management at the University of the West of England. Enda explains what air pollutants are hazardous to human health and where they exceed set limits. His focus on the who and the why makes this invisible hazard more relatable to our everyday lives, providing hope for cleaner air.2022-09-2743 min
The Owl HootConnecting woodlands with the Derbyshire Wildlife TrustGeorge Jones is a wilder communities officer, and Ady Cox is a nature recovery advisor with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Here, they talk about the Derwent Connections project, aiming to create and connect woodlands and reduce flood risk through collaborative work with landowners and community organisations.2022-09-1239 min
The Owl HootFacing climate change with Lor and Jamie BirdJamie Bird is a lecturer and researcher in the School of Psychology at the University of Derby, and Lor Bird is a freelance artist. Together they share their experiences of addressing the realities of climate change through joining community groups and developing art therapy workshops. 2022-07-2947 min
The Owl HootYoung People’s Forest with Sabaha HusseinIn a gap year following her science A-levels, Sabaha Hussein took up an NCS Year of Service placement with the Woodland Trust. She shares her experiences at the Young People’s Forest at Mead in Derbyshire, where local people helped plant ~250,000 trees benefiting both people and the planet. 2022-07-1333 min
The Owl HootFood and climate change with Sarah BridleSarah Bridle is a Professor of Food, Climate and Society at the University of York. Once an astrophysicist, she explains why she switched focus to food and climate change and shares her findings on the impacts of different foods and the associated factors involved, such as transportation, freezing and food waste. 2022-06-2938 min
The Owl HootCommunity composting with Minna Alanko-FalolaMinna Alanko-Falola is the CEO and founder of Compost Works, a social enterprise facilitating community composting. Minna tells her story of building a business from her vision to divert food waste from the waste stream through composting, outlining its importance and successful implementation. 2022-06-1440 min
The Owl HootElectric vehicle batteries with Euan McTurkEuan McTurk is a consultant battery electrochemist and creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel busting myths and disseminating knowledge. A fact-packed, entertaining episode exploring the advances in battery technology, performance, ethical production and energy efficiency in manufacture and charging. 2022-05-3050 min
The Owl HootCarbon Copy and sharing community actions with Ric CasaleRic Casale is the co-founder of Carbon Copy, a UK climate action charity. Ric talks about how his involvement in local community action catalysed his desire to share the stories of big-thinking local community action and provide successful blueprints for others. 2022-05-1342 min
The Owl HootProject Seagrass with Richard LilleyRichard Lilley (RJ) is the co-founder and CEO of Project Seagrass - an NGO focused on raising the profile of seagrass whilst being involved in its monitoring and restoration. RJ talks about this less well-known environmental powerhouse and outlines why seagrass needs a helping hand across the globe. 2022-04-1246 min
The Owl HootLocal government climate action with Rachel CoxcoonRachel Coxcoon is the Founder and Director of ClimateGuide, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Forward Planning at Cotswold District Council and a PhD student. She talks about the power of local governance within the climate emergency, constructing a robust local plan and challenges such as budgets and politics. 2022-03-2952 min
The Owl HootKids Against Plastic with Amy and Ella MeekAmy and Ella Meek founded the charity, Kids Against Plastic in 2016 when they were 12 and 10. They felt compelled to address plastic pollution upon researching the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hear about their story, motivations, the Plastic Clever Schools initiative and ambitions in this inspiring conversation. 2022-03-1534 min
The Owl HootEnvironmental activism with John GrantJohn Grant is a senior lecturer in Sustainable Construction and Climate Change at Sheffield Hallam University. John has been involved with environmental activism for many years to sound the alarm on the climate emergency and shares his thoughts and experiences of protesting.2022-03-0147 min
The Owl HootElectric vehicles with Nicolas RaimoNicolas Raimo is an electric car specialist, host to the YouTube channel, EV Nick, and sales manager for the family business, Luigi Motor Services. Nick tells us everything we need to know about electric cars, including driving experience, range and charging, both at home and out and about.2022-02-1541 min
The Owl HootHockerton Housing Project with Simon TilleySimon Tilley is a director and resident at Hockerton Housing project, a small sustainable housing community and host to events and sustainable services. Simon describes how the inspiring project started in 1995, its clever design, energy efficiencies and careful resource management.2022-02-0141 min
The Owl HootMake My Money Matter with Holly McElhoneHolly McElhone is the press and communications manager for Make My Money Matter, the organisation campaigning to green up pensions for a better world. Holly talks about their progress in raising awareness of pension power, the Green Pensions Charter and applying pressure to pension providers.2022-01-2034 min
The Owl HootMammal monitoring and conservation with Charlie Le MarquandCharlie Le Marquand is the data and information officer for the Mammal Society, whose vital role of determining mammal populations and habitats informs conservation. Charlie shares her enthusiasm and knowledge of British mammals and how we can all get involved in recording their whereabouts.2022-01-0443 min
The Owl HootRewilding with Richard BuntingRichard Bunting is Director of Communications & Campaigns International, possessing considerable involvement with organisations prioritising nature. He has much to share on rewilding; what it is, what it looks like, and where it can happen, presenting examples and indicating the myriad of benefits to nature and people.2021-12-0749 min
The Owl HootToast Ale with Kristen FullerKristen Fuller is the marketing and communications manager for Toast Ale. She tells us how Toast uses bread waste to make great tasting beer and their aims to generate big ideas and steer change to fix the food system through collaborations and partnerships.2021-11-2341 min
The Owl HootSustainable fashion with Natascha Radclyffe-ThomasNatascha Radclyffe-Thomas is Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business at the British School of Fashion. Natascha acknowledges the less desirable aspects of fashion while shining a light on the creativity and collaboration within the business and valuing garments for keeping, mending and sharing.2021-11-0942 min
The Owl HootCommunity energy with Andy ExtanceAndy Extance is a freelance science writer and director of Exeter Community Energy (ECOE). In a bid to find a productive outlet for his frustrations surrounding climate change, Andy shares his experience of being within an organisation helping in the transition to green energy while supporting the local community.2021-10-2646 min
The Owl HootVisible minority ethnic communities and nature with Helena CraigHelena Craig is chair of Black2Nature, an environmental organisation promoting equal access to nature for all through running camps for visible ethnic minority children, conferences and campaigning. An insightful conversation on equality, diversity and inclusion within the environmental sector.2021-10-1242 min
The Owl HootSustainable(ish) living with Jen GaleJen Gale is the founder of Sustainable(ish) and The Knackered Mums Eco Club, author of two sustainable(ish) guide books, podcaster, blogger and speaker. You will get to hear how Jen and her family undertook a make do and mend year, igniting a new career in helping others become more sustainable.2021-09-2840 min
The Owl HootSustainable food systems with Joy CareyJoy Carey is a Sustainable Food Systems Planning Consultant and founding director of the Bristol Food Network. She manages to deliver insight into a complex subject, gets you thinking about where your food comes from and what happens to waste, and offers a take-home message that is accessible to all.2021-09-1446 min
The Owl HootMultimodal transport in cities with Melissa BruntlettMelissa Bruntlett is a sustainable, multimodal transport champion; she is co-founder of Modacity, co-author of two books and International Communications Specialist at Mobycon. Melissa brings to life the experience of living with fewer cars and promotes happier and healthier cities for all.2021-07-2242 min
The Owl HootTimber in sustainable construction with Nick MilestoneNick Milestone is Engineering Director at Sigmat and Chairman of the Timber Research and Development Trade Association (TRADA). He charts his career in construction and provides a compelling story of how timber can reduce the carbon footprint within this global industry.2021-07-0841 min
The Owl HootEarth systems and climate change with Dr James DykeDr James Dyke is Assistant Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. He shares his expert insight into climate change, explaining how humans have and continue to impact earth systems to the detriment of all life and the issues surrounding solutions.2021-06-2448 min
The Owl HootLow impact living with Marisha KayMarisha Kay is co-owner of a low impact living shop in Belper, Derbyshire. She shares her experiences and interactions with her community and environment through her involvement in the shop, a community interest recycling company and permaculture.2021-06-1039 min
The Owl HootEcosystem restoration with Pieter van der GaagPieter van der Gaag is the Executive Director of Ecosystem Restoration Camps. In this episode, he talks to me about how this global movement aims to repair broken ecosystems, restore biodiversity and improve the livelihoods of communities, through collaboration of local people and visiting campers.2021-05-2740 min
The Owl HootPlastic Free and community action with Greg HewittGreg Hewitt shares his many and varied experiences of community action within organisations that benefit the environment, including his latest role as Community Lead for Plastic Free Chesterfield, part of a network of local groups aiming to reduce single-use plastic.2021-05-1346 min
The Owl HootProtecting our bees and insects with Dave GoulsonDave Goulson, Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex and Sunday Times bestselling author, recounts his journey from nature-curious child to bumblebee expert. On discovering declining numbers, Dave seeks to share the importance of bumblebee and insect conservation.2021-04-2941 min
The Owl HootSustainable toys through running a toy library with Ann-Marie McMillanIn this episode, Ann-Marie McMillan, founder and manager of the Derbyshire Toy Libraries joins me in a chat on toy libraries. Ann-Marie takes us through setting up and running a toy library and the benefits of borrowing toys to both the environment, through reducing consumption and landfill, and the community in which it serves.2021-04-1535 min
The Owl HootSustainable homes and buildings with John GrantThe first episode in The Owl Hoot podcast features John Grant, a senior lecturer in Sustainable Construction and Climate Change at Sheffield Hallam University. In this conversation, John shares his wisdom on how homes and buildings can be built or retrofitted to become zero-carbon.2021-04-0152 min
Researchers in ConversationDr Peter Oliver on NeuroscienceDr Peter Oliver is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford and MRC Programme Leader. This entertaining and informative chat reveals how Peter’s research follows the genes, as opposed to starting with a disease. For example, his lab identified a family of proteins when gene mapping a mouse mutant with a distinctive pathology, linking to a form of epilepsy. Peter covers the important skills required by a researcher, such as: the ability to make mutually beneficial collaborations, writing skills for publications and grant proposals; and the flexibility to take on new techniques as the re...2020-12-0945 minResearchers in ConversationSam Royle on Life as a Psychology TechnicianSam Royle is a Psychology Technician at the University of Salford. In this conversation he gives the listener a real sense of what the role entails and its importance within both academic research and teaching. He shares his experiences of undertaking his Master’s, how he was drawn to the technician’s post as a way of financially supporting his PhD and then discovering the rewards of problem solving, a central feature of the role. Sam explains his fortunate position in being well supported at Salford and how he has enthusiastically embraced all opportunities that have come...2020-11-2500 minResearchers in ConversationProfessor Deirdre Murray on Paediatric Medicine and ResearchProfessor Deirdre Murray is both Head of Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at UCC and Clinical Lead for Paediatrics at Cork University Hospital, dividing her time between research and clinical work. We get to hear how her enjoyment of science and being a people person paved the way towards a career in medicine. Deirdre reveals the interaction of her dual role, enabling her to explore her curiosity beyond current, established protocols with the aim to use research outcomes to make small changes in the clinical approach. Deirdre’s enthusiasm and dedication are apparent when she di...2020-11-1100 minResearchers in ConversationProfessor Katie Slocombe on Comparative PsychologyProfessor Katie Slocombe is a comparative psychologist at the University of York. Katie explains how our close primate relatives can inform us on the evolutionary development of human uniqueness. Katie provides real insight in to the experience of being out in the field studying primates, with the highs of exposure to real wildlife activity, as well as the lows of poor weather, waiting for your primates to be present and the close proximity of animals you maybe didn’t want to study. She also covers the importance of people skills with regards to nurturing students and wo...2020-10-2800 minResearchers in ConversationProfessor Marion Hetherington on Eating BehaviourProfessor Marion Hetherington studies eating behaviour across the lifespan at the University of Leeds. During the conversation, she highlights the range of her research interests, such as the importance of early exposure to vegetables, as early as in utero through the mother’s diet. She shares her experience of studying adolescents with eating disorders and why they can be difficult to overcome, and the importance of monitoring fluid and food intake in older adults where lack of appetite can be problematic. Although she didn’t formally use her teaching qualification, it has certainly come in useful for...2020-10-1400 minResearchers in ConversationDr Arun Ulahannan on Transport Human FactorsDr Arun Ulahannan is a Research Fellow within the Institute for Future Transport and Cities at Coventry University. Arun tells us that he knew quite early on in his career, that the human factors space was the ideal location for him, having both engineering and design interests. He refers to key influential supervisors, the benefits of internships and gives insight into his research to date. This includes his current project on understanding the feasibility of electrifying taxis, from a taxi driver experience and public viewpoint; and his engineering doctorate studying semi-automated vehicles, in collaboration with Jaguar...2020-08-0339 minResearchers in ConversationProfessor Helen Ball on Parent and Infant SleepHelen Ball is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Infancy and Sleep Centre at Durham University. Helen reveals how choosing a biological anthropology class during her human biology degree led to her becoming an anthropologist, and why she switched from studying primates in Puerto Rico to infant and parent sleep. She chats about her research on bed sharing; the development of the Baby Sleep Info Source; and career highlights – her involvement in changing the SIDS messaging around bed-sharing and the impact of parent-infant proximity on breastfeeding.2020-07-2041 minResearchers in ConversationDr Carl Senior on Face Perception and Facial DisplaysDr Carl Senior is a Reader in Psychology at Aston University. An inspirational essay, titled ‘The Smile’ by Alan Lightman directed his research towards face perception and facial displays, first using brain imaging and then through behaviour observation in the social world. He refers to pivotal people, such as Professor Anthony David, that helped steer his path, and the importance of embracing failure. Carl looks in detail at how the eye brow position facilitates dominance, and has measured the facial displays of leaders such as Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton. He is extending his research to e...2020-07-0638 minResearchers in ConversationDr Sean Jenkins on Product Design and Human FactorsDr Sean Jenkins is the Principal Innovation Fellow for the Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre at the University of Wales Trinity St David. Sean talks about how the centre provides an evaluation service to industry through research both in and out of the lab, enabling the design for health-related products to be further developed. He highlights how applied research can improve the lives of people living with health conditions. Sean also reveals his career journey from a design course and how taking on new interests can be challenging both from a knowledge and time perspective. 2020-06-2244 minResearchers in ConversationDr Atif Waraich on Computer Science and TechnologyDr Atif Waraich is Head of Computer Science at Liverpool John Moores University. During this conversation, Atif reveals the thread of science and technology throughout his career from building his research foundations, to his experiences in industry and his return to academia. He highlights how computer science provides students, fellow academics and external collaborators with access to the latest computer solutions for measurement and analysis. Atif covers topics such as immersive technologies, usability engineering and the design of new courses.2020-06-0837 min
Researchers in ConversationProfessor Cathy Dwyer on Animal Behaviour and WelfareCathy Dwyer is Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Scotland’s Rural College and here she talks about the various aspects of her working life, from her super interesting research on areas such as maternal behaviour and mother-infant relationships, to her advisory roles to a number of influential bodies and her commitment to student teaching and research. Cathy describes how a pragmatic and evidenced-based approach can be used to bring about change in animal practices.2020-05-1948 min