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Local ZeroWater scarcity: a growing problemThe UK isn't exactly famous for its dry, sunny weather – and yet, water scarcity is an increasingly widespread and urgent problem. Why? And what are the implications – environmental, economic, and cultural?Jen and Matt explore causes and impacts of water scarcity, with Laura Major, Research Fellow and anthropologist and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, and Ellie Willmott, Principal Hydrologist in the Water Resources Unit at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).Links:Dr Laura Major – staff profileScottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)SEPA w...2025-05-301h 02Local ZeroCommunity benefit funds: how can we enhance their impact?What is good practice for setting up and operating community benefit funds? And how do we make sure communities really do properly benefit from renewable energy (and other) projects? In this episode, Fraser gets the low-down from Matt and Jen on a new framework from the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities that explores exactly these questions. The framework is called "Guiding Principles and Actions for Enhancing Community Benefits from Community Benefit Funds".Links:Download the framework itself - Guiding Principles and Actions for Enhancing Community Benefits from Community Benefit Funds. 2025-05-1556 minLocal ZeroThe Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks: FULL EVENT RECORDINGThis is a full recording of the event "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE).The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Under-Secretary of State at the UK government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and a lively panel discussion between Minister Shanks, Professor Keith Bell from Strathclyde University, Claire Mack, CEO of Scottish Renewables, and Zoe Holliday, CEO of Community Energy Scotland.You'll also hear some reflections from attendees, recorded after t...2025-03-251h 36Local ZeroThe Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks MPMatt and Fraser discuss some of the highlights from our event at Strathclyde Business School, "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE).The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Under-Secretary of State at the UK government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and a lively panel discussion between Minister Shanks, Professor Keith Bell from Strathclyde University, Claire Mack, CEO of Scottish Renewables, and Zoe Holliday, CEO of Community Energy Scotland.Links:2025-03-2444 min
Linked By Golf12: Kenny Monaghan – Stirling Golf Club, Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre and Coaching Tour ProsIn this episode of Linked By Golf, we sit down with Scottish PGA professional Kenny Monaghan to explore his remarkable journey in the world of golf.
From his early playing days at Airdrie to his time at Stirling Golf Club, Kenny has honed his craft both on and off the course. Now, as the proud owner of Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre, he’s shaping the future of golf in Scotland.
Join us as we discuss: Kenny’s early influences and passion for the game His transition from player to coach and business owner including bein...2025-03-0941 minLinked By Golf12: Kenny Monaghan – Stirling Golf Club, Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre and Coaching Tour ProsIn this episode of Linked By Golf, we sit down with Scottish PGA professional Kenny Monaghan to explore his remarkable journey in the world of golf.
From his early playing days at Airdrie to his time at Stirling Golf Club, Kenny has honed his craft both on and off the course. Now, as the proud owner of Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre, he’s shaping the future of golf in Scotland.
Join us as we discuss: Kenny’s early influences and passion for the game His transition from player to coach and business owner including bein...2025-03-0941 min
Linked By GolfKenny Monaghan - Stirling Golf Club, Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre and Coaching Tour ProsIn this episode of Linked By Golf, we sit down with Scottish PGA professional Kenny Monaghan to explore his remarkable journey in the world of golf.From his early playing days at Airdrie to his time at Stirling Golf Club, Kenny has honed his craft both on and off the course. Now, as the proud owner of Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre, he’s shaping the future of golf in Scotland.Join us as we discuss:🏌️ Kenny’s early influences and passion for the game⛳ His transition from player to coach and business owner inclu...2025-03-0941 minLocal ZeroA new year for climate action: looking back at 2024 and ahead to 2025As we start the new year, Matt and Jen reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, and share their hopes and expectations – and a few fears – for 2025. Plus: there’s exciting news on the future of the podcast.Links:https://www.localzeropod.com/Episode 76 – Water, water... everywhere?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/76-water-watereverywhereStrathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities: https://www.strath.ac.uk/business/huntercentreforentrepreneurship/sisc/Surfers against Sewage: https://www.sas.org.uk/Episode 97 – Election special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-Chandler: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/97...2025-01-2746 minLocal ZeroWhat to expect from COP29, following Trump’s victory?Joining Matt and Jen for a look-ahead to COP29 are Dr Simon Evans, Deputy Editor and Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief, and Professor Francesco Sindico, Professor of International Environmental Law at the University of Strathclyde Law School and Director of the Climate Change Legal Initiative.Relevant links:https://www.wri.org/insights/cop29-climate-summit-what-to-expecthttps://www.localzeropod.com 2024-11-0759 min
Stoic HistorianExploring the Brittonic Kingdoms of Alt Clut & StrathclydeJoin us for an in-depth exploration of the Brittonic kingdoms of Alt Clut and Strathclyde. Discover the resilience and perseverance of these unique groups of people who survived for centuries against all odds.
#BrittonicKingdoms #AltClut #Strathclyde #History #Celtic #Medieval #Survival #AncientKingdoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-1521 minLocal ZeroElection Special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-ChandlerThe long-awaited 2024 General Election is just around the corner - but how important will climate change be in the context of voting intention? Joining Matt and Fraser to discuss this, and analyse the key differences between the manifestos, are Daisy Powell-Chandler from Public First, and Sir John Curtice, political scientist and Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, who you'll all recognise from election nights gone by. https://www.publicfirst.co.uk/https://www.meyland.co.uk/podcasthttps://www.carbonbrief.org/uk-election-2024-what-the-manifestos-say-on-energy-and-climate-change/https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett...2024-06-2758 minLocal ZeroSPECIAL EPISODE: Launch of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesMatt is joined by Dr Jen Roberts as they share the launch of their brand new institute - the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, or SISC for short. We hear from some of the attendees and also some selected highlights from the event itself.2024-05-3028 min
Strath UnionThe Student GuideEpisode 3- Exam Stress and Procrastination
The Student Guide is a podcast here to help you with your Student Issues, these issues have been decided by the students of Strathclyde via survey and each month our host and fellow Strathclyder Natalie Smith will dive into each topic.
This month we are discussing how to not only survive but thrive during exam season. Join Natalie as she talks to the students of Strathclyde to find out how they're coping this exam season. Stay to the end to hear Natalie's chat with
Psychotherapist/Youtuber...2024-04-2736 min
Strath UnionThe Student Guide Episode 2 - FinanceEpisode 2- Finance and Living Costs
The Student Guide is a podcast here to help you with your Student Issues, these issues have been decided by the students of Strathclyde via survey and each month our host and fellow Strathclyder Natalie Smith will dive into each topic.
This month we are discussing how to keep on top of your Finances while being at University. Join Natalie as she has open and honest talks with the students of Strathclyde to find out how the Cost of Living Crisis is affecting them. Stay to...2024-04-1120 min
Strath UnionThe Student Guide Episode 1 - Mental HealthEpisode 1- Mental Health
The Student Guide is a podcast here to help you with your Student Issues, these issues have been decided by the students of Strathclyde via survey and each month our host and fellow Strathclyder Natalie Smith will dive into each topic.
This week we are discussing maintaining your mental health while being at University. Join Natalie as she has open and honest talks with the students of Strathclyde to find out how they balance their mental health alongside university. Stay to the end to hear Natalie's chat with Disability and Wellbeing...2024-03-1223 min
Strath UnionReport & SupportVP Inclusion Yu-Chu chats with Rick & Emma about Strathclyde Uni's Report & Support system2023-11-2815 min
Strathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #50: Meet a member of the Admin Team: Rebecca CoventryIn this podcast, listen to Rebecca talk about her role working in the Institute's Administration Team. She talks with Claire about her studies and her aspirations - and why she likes working in the Strathclyde Institute of Education.2023-11-1715 minLocal ZeroCarbon Offsetting for Communities 3: Ownership, Governance and FinanceHow are these carbon offsetting schemes financed and governed, and who actually owns these projects?The third and penultimate episode in our Community Carbon Offsetting mini series features many different voices and perspectives from the event held at the University of Strathclyde in March 2023. Consider this a deep dive into the world of nature based offsetting, guided expertly by your host, Professor Matt Hannon. 2023-06-3043 minLocal ZeroWhole person, whole place - social relations and energy retrofitHow do our social relations with other people and places influence decisions about domestic energy retrofit?Becky and Matt reunite at the University of Strathclyde to speak with Professors Lucie Middlemiss and Mark Davis from the University of Leeds, and hear separate case studies from Iain Cairns, Ruth Bookbinder and Giulia Mininni. 2023-05-2559 minLocal ZeroCarbon Offsetting for Communities 1: Rekindling Community with Alastair McIntoshIn March, Matt hosted the Community Carbon Offsetting conference at the Unversity of Strathclyde, which formed a fascinating gathering of people to discuss how land use and ownership is changing across rural Scotland in response to the booming carbon offset market.This mini series will showcase highlights from the conference - the first of which is this passionate talk about community with reknowned writer, academic and activist Alastair McIntosh. You can access the slides Alastair refers to here: https://www.scottishinsight.ac.uk/Portals/80/SUIIProgrammes/Community%20Carbon%20Offsetting/Community%20Carbon%20Offsetting%20March%202023%20workshop.pdf2023-05-1836 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast#46: Meet some academics: Rebekah Sims and Hadi R. BanatIn this episode, Mariya talks to Strathclyde School of Education's own Dr Rebekah Sims and her Co-Investigator from the University of Massachusetts-Boston Dr Hadi R. Banat about their project "Writing & Intercultural Competence", conducted together with the larger Transculturation Pedagogical Research Group. To find out more about the project, please visit: https://writeic.org/
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Building sustainably: the road to net zeroClimate-Neutral Strategies for Universities and City Districts with Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of StrathclydeIn this episode of Building sustainably: the road to net zero, Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde, joins Chris Lavery to share his strategy for developing and delivering initiatives to address the university’s position on net zero, including the £20m Combined Heating and Power scheme project he successfully delivered at the main campus and his role in the Glasgow City Innovation District.Dr. Yarr has over thirty years of experience in sustainability, climate change, and social responsibility. He has played a leading role in the University of Strathclyde's initiatives in achieving net...2023-03-0831 minLocal Zero2022 wrapped: Local Zero's festive review of the yearJoining the usual team for a look back at 2022 in energy (with festive drinks and mince pies in hand) are Strathclyde University's Dr Jen Roberts and Manish Joshi. Together, they unpack an eventful (!) year, discuss key learning points from the energy crisis, and look for reasons to be cheerful. There is also the long-awaited return of Future or Fiction.2022-12-2256 minLocal ZeroCOP26 and Glasgow: one year onA year since Glasgow hosted COP26, the team reflect on the event's legacy for the city, and particularly for Strathclyde University. Matt, Becky and Fraser are joined by Dr Roddy Yarr, Strathclyde's Executive Lead for Sustainability, and Manish Joshi, CEO of the Students Union. 2022-11-1048 min
Strath UnionStrath Union Pod Ep 8 - Black History Month 2022VP Inclusion, Kathy sits with former students and members of the Nigerian society members Abel Aboh and Tim Ugwu to discuss life at Strathclyde as an international student2022-11-0157 min
Talking Tech TransferPoonam Malik: University of StrathclydePoonam Malik is a passionate advocate for investing in and supporting women-founded companies, a message she is able to spread both as the head of investments at University of Strathclyde and several other appointments, including a board position at government-owned economic development agency Scottish Enterprise.
She joins us to discuss the importance of overcoming unconscious bias in investments, what gives Strathclyde an edge and why Scotland is big enough to attract international interest.
She also talks about her journey from growing up in a small village in India to becoming a scientist in...2022-07-1533 min
Beyond the Breakthrough with Thierry HelesPoonam Malik: University of StrathclydePoonam Malik is a passionate advocate for investing in and supporting women-founded companies, a message she is able to spread both as the head of investments at University of Strathclyde and several other appointments, including a board position at government-owned economic development agency Scottish Enterprise.
She joins us to discuss the importance of overcoming unconscious bias in investments, what gives Strathclyde an edge and why Scotland is big enough to attract international interest.
She also talks about her journey from growing up in a small village in India to becoming a scientist in...2022-07-1500 min
The MicroscopistsGail McConnell (University of Strathclyde)#44 — Gail McConnell, Professor of Biophotonics at the University of Strathclyde chats to Peter O'Toole about her groundbreaking work developing new imaging techniques on the Mesolens, discusses her career highlights, and remembers the time she once got into trouble at an international conference.We'll discuss creating good work-life balance, and how the first ever female professor of physics at the University of Strathclyde wasn't immune to feelings of imposter syndrome early in her career.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/2022-04-291h 07
Strath UnionLet’s Talk Strath Sport Ep4 - Student Sports JourneysThis week Kirsty Bannatyne, VP Sport, sat down with Ronan Welch, Sports Executive Club Sport Officer to discuss his student sport journey in rowing at Strathclyde - from beginner, to representing Scotland, to now coaching teenage rowers.2022-02-1821 minLocal Zero2022: the year of local climate action?As concern grows over spiking energy bills and its impact on poorer households, what challenges lie ahead for net-zero and a just transition? As ever, we explore how local action can have a positive impact. Matt and Becky are joined by Dr Jen Roberts, Chancellor's Fellow in Energy at the University of Strathclyde, and Dr Jeff Hardy, Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London's Grantham Institute. Find us and explore more episodes at www.localzeropod.com2022-01-2051 min
The Braw and The BraveStrathclyde SirensThe Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.
Episode 174 is in conversation with Gia Abernethy and Emma Barrie of Strathclyde Sirens, Scotland’s only semi-professional national female sports team competing in the UK wide, Sky Sports Televised, Vitality Netball Superleague. Founded in 2016 by Netball Scotland, partnering with University of Strathclyde in 2018, Strathclyde Sirens have enjoyed great success, with an ever-growing loyal fan base supporting them all the way. With dedication, hard work and unwavering team spirit, Gia and Emma give fascinating insight into what it takes to play netball professionally and what their individual journeys have...2022-01-1844 min
Strathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #25 Meet some academics talking research ethicsIn this episode, Claire talks with Sharon Hunter and David Kirk, co-chairs of the School's Ethics Committee, about Martin Hammersley's article, 'Against the ethicists: on the evils of ethical regulation'.2021-11-0529 min
Local ZeroCOP26 Finance Day: First impressions and PlanetPod's Amanda CarpenterMatt's first foray into COP26 was into the Green Zone on Finance Day. This mini-episode gives a flavour of talks he attended, and the atmosphere around Glasgow. There's also a chat with Amanda Carpenter from the excellent www.theplanetpod.com2021-11-0411 min
Local ZeroCOP26: what we're doing whenCOP26 is here! We look ahead to a whirlwind two weeks, get excited, and sketch out plans. Sign up now if you want to be at Local Zero Live on Saturday 6th Nov, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast feed, as we switch to 'breaking-news' style ad-hoc content drops across the fortnight whenever we have them available. Follow us on twitter: @LocalZeroPod.2021-10-3109 minLocal ZeroLeo Hickman: COP26 hopes and fearsLeo Hickman of the Carbon Brief looks ahead to COP26. We also invite back a selection of guests from across Local Zero's first year, to hear their hopes and fears ahead of this historic climate summit getting underway in Glasgow.2021-10-2152 minLocal ZeroEnergy Crisis and BeyondConcern over energy prices has dominated headlines in recent weeks - but what does the energy 'crisis' mean for consumers, communities and the road to net zero? The team are joined by Clem Cowton from Octopus Energy, Dhara Vyas from Citizens Advice, and Dr Jeff Hardy, of Imperial College London.2021-10-071h 02
Local ZeroJobs, skills and training for zero-carbon homesWhat jobs, skills and training are needed to deliver smart zero-carbon home heating? How big is the skills-gap? (Spoiler: It's quite big). Matt and Becky are joined by Cardiff University's Dr Jo Patterson, and Adam Chapman, director of Heat Geek, while Fraser's been chatting about retrofitting and the just transition with Carbon Co-op co-founder Jonathan Atkinson. Tweet us @LocalZeroPod, or email localzeropod@gmail.com - we always love to hear from you.2021-09-231h 03
Local ZeroBack to the Future: industrial history and community in the just transitionDr Ewan Gibbs joins us to discuss what the history of UK industry and energy can teach us about a just transition.Can communities built around industries of the past drive forward, as well as benefit from, a greener future?Tweet us @LocalZeroPod or email localzeropod@gmail.com2021-09-0944 min
Local ZeroDr Alice Bell director of climate charity PossibleDr Alice Bell discusses the work of the climate change charity Possible to get communities engaged with climate action. Her recent book is called Our Biggest Experiment: A History of Climate Change. Tweet us @LocalZeroPod or email localzeropod@gmail.com2021-08-2648 min
I Got That One!Strathclyde vs Reading: Roman Chemical Norse DeityTwo more teams step into the ring, Reading with something to prove after last year's disappointing turnout and Strathclyde with quite a performance to live up two. What we got was a stellar performance with some fantastic deductive reasoning, excellent questions and the start of a fantastic working duo. Shame that we still can't agree on who the best dressed is...2021-08-1821 min
Local ZeroBonus ep: IPCC report 'code red for humanity' - Local Zero respondsA landmark UN scientific report has detailed how human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and irreversible ways. It warns of increasingly extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding, and is widely reported to be "a code red for humanity". In this bonus episode, the Local Zero team, Becky, Matt and Fraser, share their thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears in response to the report.2021-08-1214 min
Local ZeroRob Saunders from Prospering From the Energy Revolution (PFER)The team fact-check the science around recent government proposals for climate change “micro-steps”. Our guest is Rob Saunders, Challenge Director for the UK’s flagship Prospering from the Energy Revolution (PFER). Tweet us @LocalZeroPod or email localzeropod@gmail.com2021-08-1251 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPODCAST #24 "Meet two iPGCE students"In this episode, Darío talks with two students, Phoebe (China) and Marta (Italy), who completed their International Postgraduate Certificate in Education in 2021. They reflect on their motivations to join this online postgraduate course and share with us what they are taking away from the modules completed. 2021-08-0913 min
Local ZeroLocal heroes: spotlighting Glasgow's local climate activistsWe meet people taking action in their communities to tackle climate change. We hear about their important work fighting locally against the climate emergency, and the wider impacts this work is having. Fraser records at the home of the Pollokshields Community Trust, with Bill Fraser, and South Seeds manager Lucy Gillie. Also in this episode, our first interactive Future or Fiction - listen to find out how to play along!2021-07-2950 minLocal ZeroGridlocked: energy networks, DSOs and net zeroHow is the energy network changing, and what does it mean for net zero? How can we manage our networks to accommodate smart, local innovations in energy generation, and what opportunities does this present for the future? Guests this week: Professor Keith Bell, ScottishPower Chair in Smart Grids at the University of Strathclyde and Dr Jeff Hardy, Senior Research Fellow in the Grantham Institute at Imperial College London.2021-07-1551 min
Scottish Independence PodcastsIndyliveradio Daytime Show - Strathclyde Pensions and COP26
AS COP 26 gets closer and the climate emergency is very much on our minds, in this week's daytime show hosts Val and Marlene and guests discuss how ethical Strathclyde's Pension Fund is and the topic of Calling out polluters. With guests Geraldine Clayton from Divest Strathclyde,Cllr Ken Andrew from Glasgow CC and Scott Tully from Glasgow Calls Out Polluters
#indyliveradio #cop26 #climateEmergency
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Local ZeroPermission to land 2: land use and net zeroFrom land *ownership* in our last episode to land *use* this time. How can land be used to mitigate climate change? What are some innovative uses of land, and what major barriers still remain? Guests this week: Guy Shrubsole, environmental and rewilding campaigner and author of 'Who Owns England?', and Dr Alona Armstrong, Senior Lecturer in Energy and Environmental Sciences at Lancaster University. Meanwhile, Alan McDonnell from Trees for Life shares how how land can be used creatively to better serve both the climate and communities.2021-07-0150 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #23 Meet our current Head of School: Linda BrownlowIn this episode Claire chats with Linda about being the fourth Head of School, and a glass half full person (Linda, not Claire!).2021-06-2523 min
Local ZeroPermission to land 1: ownership and net zeroWhat is the current state of UK land ownership, and how can this be overhauled to better meet the needs of both climate and communities? The team are joined by Malcolm Combe, senior law lecturer at the University of Strathclyde , Kate Swade from Shared Assets CIC, and Magnus Davidson from Community Land Scotland.2021-06-171h 09Strathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPODCAST #22 "Meet an academic": Stavros NikouIn this podcast, Stavros tells us about context-aware mobile learning and the new PGCert in Digital Education at the School of Education. 2021-06-0423 min
Local ZeroGet smart: data in local net zeroWhat role does “smart” have to play in a local, net zero transition? How crucial is data? What are the key issues to address? The team are joined by Stephen McArthur, Professor of Intelligent Energy Systems at Strathclyde, and Gavin Starks, founder of Icebreaker One, a company working to unlock the value of data to deliver net-zero.2021-06-0257 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #21 'Meet an academic: Dr. Edward Sosu and Dr. Markus Klein'In this episode, Edward Sosu and Markus Klein talk about their research on socioeconomic disparities in school absenteeism.2021-05-2135 min
Local ZeroGreg Barker, coalition government climate change ministerGregory Barker, now Lord Barker of Battle, was energy and climate change minister in the coalition government. He was pivotal to UK policies like the Green Deal, feed-in-tariff, & the Green Investment Bank. He reflects on his time in the role, and shares tips and advice for his successors.2021-05-2051 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPODCAST #20 "Meet a team": Dr Inge Birnie & Fiona Rice (Gaelic-medium education)In this episode, we discuss the the courses on Gaelic-medium instruction offered at the School of Education. Inge and Fiona discuss the pedagogic and community contours of Gaelic medium instruction as a model in Scotland. 2021-05-1125 min
Local ZeroA green COVID recovery?What could a green post-COVID economic recovery look like, and how can we make sure it has carbon reduction and a just transition at its core? Guests this time are Miriam Brett, research director at the Common Wealth think-tank, and Mairi Spowage, Interim Director of Strathclyde University’s Fraser of Allander economic institute.2021-05-0654 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #19 "Meet a Team - Hidden Voices Network"In this episode, Claire talks with Samantha Walker, Mhairi Urquhart and Amanda Corrigan about the Hidden Voices Network. The Network is a group of former and current students and staff interested in children and young people who have been affected by a family member in prison.2021-05-0428 min
Transition Talks6. Transition Talks - Energy Policy with Karen Turner, Professor & Director of the Centre for Energy Policy, University of StrathclydePolicy needs to align, especially in the lead up to COP26. Karen Turner, Professor and Director of the Centre for Energy Policy at University of Strathclyde, joins our hosts Stephen and Luca to discuss the decision process for policy, the pros and cons of GDP/income economy measurement and challenges COP26 will bring.2021-04-2342 min
Local ZeroCommunity energy: power to the peopleFrom turbines in the remote Western Isles to solar PV in Brixton, community energy projects represent a challenge to our mostly centralised energy system. They can also bring enormous local social and economic benefits. But the sector is at a crossroads due to policy changes - so what is the future of community energy? Joining the team are Emma Bridge from Community Energy England, and Professor Patrick Devine-Wright, an expert in community energy and public participation from the University of Exeter.2021-04-2257 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPODCAST #18 "Meet an academic: Dr Zinnia Mevawalla"Zinnia Mevawalla is a Lecturer in Early Years Education at the School of Education. In this episode, Zinnia tells us a bit about her approach to researching early years education and the roles that social education and inclusive education play in research and practice. 2021-04-1521 min
Local ZeroLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsLow Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) almost always encounter anger and resistance - but are shown to cut driving and increase walking and cycling where they are introduced. Leo Murray from the climate change charity Possible and Jon Burke, who introduced LTNs during his time as a Hackney council cabinet member, join the team. We'll also meet Brenda Puech, who turned an on-road parking space into a mini park or 'parklet'.2021-04-0852 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #17: "Meet a course team: PGDE"In this episode, Catherine Whitley (course leader) and Dr. Sharon Hunter (module leader, Education Studies), talk about the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). If you have a degree and are thinking about becoming a teacher, have a listen.2021-04-0131 min
Local ZeroMovin’ on up: Transport for a net zero futureTransport makes up nearly 40% of the average UK household's carbon footprint (with wide variation between different sections of society). While other sectors have made progress on cutting carbon, the dial has barely moved on transport emissions. So is the elephant in the room actually an SUV? Joining the team this time are Professor Iain Docherty, transport policy expert at the University of Stirling, Dr Debbie Hopkins, Associate Professor in sustainable urban development at the University of Oxford, and Leo Murray, director of innovation at climate change charity Possible.2021-03-2556 min
Stefan Thomas' Networking TipsStefan Thomas talking networking and LinkedIn at The Strathclyde Business Show - March 2021A few weeks ago I was at The Strathclyde Business Show talking networking, how to network in the virtual world and how to use LinkedIn and other tools to not only grow your network, but make sales too.
Here’s the full 25 minute keynote, hope you enjoy.
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Local ZeroZero-carbon homes: building a supply chain and workforceDelivering UK net zero requires a massive switch to carbonless heat and power in all our buildings - but the tools and systems to make that switch don't currently exist. The team look at the scale of that challenge, and ask what can be done, particularly in jobs, skills and supply chains. They are joined by Jo Patterson from Cardiff University's Welsh School of Architecture, and Nigel Banks from zero-carbon housing developer Ilke Homes. Fraser chats with Nathan Gambling, a leading trainer of heating engineers.2021-03-1150 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #16 "Meet an academic: Dr Saima Salehjee"In this episode, Dr Saima Salehjee talks with Darío about science teaching and learning, and the role of mentoring in supporting science teachers. 2021-03-0416 minI Got That One!Episode 34: Birkbeck vs Strathclyde: Dunning-KrugerThe time has come to say goodbye to yet another team in University Challenge. This time, the curtain falls on Birkbeck University, one of the highest scoring teams this series. Kudos to Strathclyde for another strong performance, particularly on starter questions. Listen to our thoughts on how Strathclyde could fare against Magdalene, Cambridge in their next outing, as well as some of our favourite questions on tennis championships, the French Revolutionary Calendar and Cole Porter. Stay tuned till the end for a woolly best-dressed.2021-03-0320 minLocal ZeroToo Hot to Handle? Decarbonising heat in homes and industryHeat is a key challenge in achieving carbon net-zero. What is being done to decarbonise heat systems, and how can this work be accelerated? Heat policy experts Richard Lowes and Jen Roberts address barriers and challenges to a just transition of heat. We also hear from some of very few householders to have already installed heat-pumps.2021-02-2559 minStrathclyde Institute of Education - PodcastsPodcast #15 "Meet a student: Anne Paterson"Anne Paterson, EdD student and former teacher, headteacher and Chief Education Officer for Argyll and Bute, talks with Claire about her passion for rural education.2021-02-2226 min