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The Greatest GoodBiodiversity Loss, featuring Professor Jon BridleStep into the minds of leading academics with UCL Press Play: a podcast and documentary series featuring groundbreaking voices and cutting edge ideas. Join UCL academics as they uncover groundbreaking new ideas and fresh insights on diverse topics such as queer histories, neurodiversity, and climate justice.
2026-01-2934 min
The Greatest GoodNo Natural Disasters, featuring Professor Ilan KelmanNatural disasters are inevitable. Or are they? Professor Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, argues that human decisions, governance failures and societal inequities determine the impact of catastrophic events. Speaking with Professor Philip Schofield, Professor Kelman sets out how education, early warning systems and social equity can prevent disasters, and the importance of fostering a fairer, more resilient society. Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Philip SchofieldGuests: Professor Ilan KelmanProducer: Commissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (Pro-Vice-Provost LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science, UCL) Director: Justin Hardy (IOE...
2026-01-2242 minThe Greatest GoodClimate Politics, featuring Dr Fergus GreenWhat does transitioning away from fossil fuels really look like, and who bears the greatest responsibility? Join Associate Professor Dr Fergus Green and Professor Philip Schofield as they unpack the politics of climate action. From phasing out fossil fuel extraction to navigating inequality, lobbying and populism, Dr Green argues that real climate progress demands political strategies that put people and fairness at the heart of policy. Date of episode recording: 2025-12-01Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Philip SchofieldGuests: Dr Fergus GreenCommissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & the late Dr P...
2026-01-1427 minThe Greatest GoodThe End of Coal, featuring Dr Andrew SeatonDespite mine closures and talk of phasing out, global coal usage is at an all-time high, with countries like the UK still importing coal for key industries. Dr Andrew Seaton, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in History, joins Professor Philip Schofield to discuss how coal never truly disappeared but evolved in form and influence. From Britain's re-importation of coal to global surges in consumption, Dr Seaton challenges the idea of a clean energy transition, and uncovers coal’s deep ties to industry, health, inequality, and the climate. Date of episode recording: 2025-12-01Language of episode: Eng...
2026-01-0735 minThe Greatest GoodVision Impairment: Science, Art and Lived Experience by Dr Michael CrosslandVision impairment affects millions of people worldwide. Dr Michael Crossland, a Senior Research Fellow at UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Professor Philip Schofield to discuss his research on how cutting-edge AI technologies can offer immediate support for those with low vision. They also explore how art, such as the work of visually impaired artist Luka Kille, provides a powerful way to express the lived experience of vision loss. Credits: Date of episode recording: 2024-12-01 Duration: 00:16:02 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Philip Schofield Guests: Dr Michael Crossland Producer: Prof...
2025-12-1016 minThe Greatest GoodAffecting around 1% of the population, Tourette’s is often misunderstood.In this episode, Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Jane Gilmour, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, to debunk the myths around the condition. Dr Gilmour offers a fresh perspective on Tourette's: sharing insights into treatment, and championing how society should not condemn what causes no harm.About the series How much do we understand the human mind? This question is at the heart of Beautiful Minds- The Greatest Good. Uncover facts about the mind as our expert speakers challenge misconceptions of autism, clear up common myths about Tourette's Syndrome and propose strategies for making...
2025-12-0429 min
UCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 12 - The COP Verdict: What Went Right and WrongIn this episode, we are unpacking how effective COP30 really was, did the promises match the expectations and where did world leaders deliver or fall short . COP 30 was held in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon. From extreme heat and climate-driven floods and fires to the political symbolism of choosing the Amazon over Rio, the setting shaped everything. The expectations were high this year. Brazil promised a ‘forest-first COP,’ with more youth engagement, significant inclusion of indigenous communities and major moves on finance and fossil fuels. Our host Simon Chin Yee, from UCL’s School of Public Po...
2025-12-0339 minThe Greatest GoodSupporting Neurodiverse Children, featuring Dr Emily MidouhasAs the number of children diagnosed with ADHD and autism rises, Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Emily Midouhas, Associate Professor in Psychology, to explore how best to support neurodivergent children. Dr Midohas highlights the emotional and behavioural challenges neurodivergent children face, and offers fresh ideas on how to support neurodivergent students. About the series How much do we understand the human mind? This question is at the heart of Beautiful Minds- The Greatest Good. Uncover facts about the mind as our expert speakers challenge misconceptions of autism, clear up common myths about Tourette's Syndrome and propose strategies...
2025-11-2822 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 11 - Paris +10 Live event: reflections on the impact of the Paris AgreementThis episode brings you the highlights from a special event from UCL marking 10 years since the Paris Agreement. Hear how it continues to influence policy, markets, and public debate — and what lies ahead as the world confronts climate change in an era of geopolitical turbulence. Host Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Earth System Science) joins forces with Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL Political Science) from the live event co‑hosted with the French Embassy in London, UCL’s European Institute, UCL Faculty of Laws and UCL's Grand Challenge for the Climate Crisis. The event brought together...
2025-11-2146 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 10 - Driving Climate Innovation Through Start-UpsIn this episode of Generation One, we’re exploring the importance of start-ups and the role of entrepreneurs in stepping up with ground breaking solutions to solve the climate crisis and what policy makers and organisations like UCL are doing to enable this.Our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee are joined by three inspiring guests who share their experiences and insights on how entrepreneurship is driving a greener future, building climate-focused businesses, overcoming start-up challenges, and the crucial role investors and incubators play in scaling climate impact:Alexandra Ranft, Senior Project Ma...
2025-11-1337 minThe Greatest GoodWhy Sleep Hygiene Doesn’t Always Work, featuring Professor Dagmara DimitriouDoes neurodivergence shape the way that we sleep and dream? In this episode, Professor Dagmara Dimitriou, Professor of Sleep Education and Research, draws on two decades of research to explain why standard sleep advice often falls short for neurodiverse individuals. From infant dreams to nightmares – take a deep dive into the strange world of sleep and the brain. Date of episode recording: 2024-12-01Duration: 24:45Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Philip SchofieldGuests: Professor Dagmara DimitriouCommissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (Pro-Vice-Provost LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Ope...
2025-11-1224 min
Disruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesIntersectionality at UCL: Lived Experience and Institutional ChangeIn this episode, host Ethne James Souch is joined by Professor Sara Mole, Noël Caliste, and Dr Sinead Murphy to explore how UCL is fostering inclusion and equity through intersectional initiatives focused on protected characteristics, mental health, and institutional change. This conversation highlights the work of Grand Challenges-funded projects such as Safer Space Conversations and Heads Together, designed to address the experiences of staff and students related to gender, LGBTQ+ identity, disability, and mental health. The episode also touches on frameworks like Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and discusses how lived experience and co-production are shaping m...
2025-10-1327 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 9 - Climate in the classroom: the green revolution in schools and universitiesIn this episode, we explore a subject that’s deeply important to us as educators: the role of climate in the classroom. How are schools and universities placing climate change at the heart of learning—not just in science lessons, but across the whole school experience?We look beyond the curriculum to discover how educators are fostering sustainable living and embedding green practices into everyday school life. From encouraging active travel and connecting students with the natural world, to making conscious, eco-friendly choices part of the school culture, we’ll share inspiring examples of how teaching can sh...
2025-09-2542 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesYouth Voices on Mental Health: Insights from UCL's YouGov SurveyIn the fourth episode of our Mental Health & Wellbeing mini-series, host Jade Hunter is joined by UCL's Pro-Vice Provosts for Mental Health & Wellbeing, Professors Essi Viding and Argyris Stringaris to discuss the findings of a significant new survey conducted in partnership with YouGov. This survey, which gathered responses from 1,545 young adults aged 16 to 25, sheds light on the pressing mental health challenges faced by young people across Britain. This episode delves into the survey's key insights, exploring the perceptions of mental health support and the urgent need for effective early intervention and prevention strategies. Essi and Ar...
2025-09-1914 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 8 – Decolonising climate action: addressing the past for a fairer futureAs the importance of climate justice grows, UCL Generation One asks the questions: can we address the past for a fairer future? And are historic injustices to blame for today’s climate inequalities? In this episode, Mark and Simon discuss the landmark ruling from the International Court of Justice, which declares nations are legally obligated to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions. This gives the countries most affected by climate change – many of which are former colonies – the legal right to hold major polluters accountable.Lawyer and climate activist Farhana Yamin provides context...
2025-08-2838 min
SDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS1, Episode 1: Introducing the SDGsProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul, (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) and Dr Priti Parikh (Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction) chat to Dr Kate Roll (UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose) about sustainable development. Dr Roll explores what the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) really mean, where they come from, and why they exist at all. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/unlocking-sdgs-blueprint-future-episode-0Date of episode recording: 2022-04-25Duration: 00:11:40Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul, Dr Priti ParikhGuests: D...
2025-08-0511 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS3, Episode 2: The SDGs and Mental WellbeingProfessor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Essi Viding and Professor Argyris Stringaris, from the UCL Division of Psychiatry and Psychology and Language Sciences and joint PVPs to the UCL Grand Challenge of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Following initial discussions from series 2, they’re taking a deeper dive on the issue of mental health and wellbeing relating to education and research.Date of episode recording: 2024-06-25T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:38:46Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti ParikhGuests: Professor Essi Viding and Professor Argyris StringarisProducer: Front Ea...
2025-08-0538 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS3, Episode 1: The SDGs and AIProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Maria Perez Ortiz, from the UCL Department of Computer Science, and Professor Jack Stilgoe, from the UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies. They’re taking a look at the role of technology and artificial intelligence, or AI, in supporting the implementation of the goals.AI is a rapidly evolving field, but what is its role in sustainable development? How can it enable progress to a fairer world – or will it prove more of a hindrance? What are the practical and ethical issues that researchers and poli...
2025-08-0535 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesBuilding Better Minds: Neuroarchitecture and the Future of Inclusive DesignIn the second episode of our Mental Health and Wellbeing mini-series, host Jade Hunter sits down with Professor Hugo Spiers, Dr Fiona Zisch, and Isabelle Charval, the trailblazing team behind the world’s first international centre for neuroarchitecture and neurodesign. Together, they delve into how neuroscience and the built environment are converging to shape healthier, more inclusive spaces for everyone. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the potential of this pioneering field to transform sectors such as healthcare, education, and urban planning. With deep insights from research and practice, the episode explores how our brains respond to the spac...
2025-07-2432 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesLocal Solutions, National Crisis: New Insights on Men’s Mental Health from the North EastIn this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Week, host Jade Hunter is joined by Professor John Tomaney, Dr. Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros, and James Fildes, founder of Space North East. Together, they explore a growing public health crisis: rising rates of male suicide in the UK, particularly in post-industrial regions like the North East.This conversation examines how non-clinical, community-led interventions are filling critical gaps in mental health support for working-class men in the North East of England. Drawing on lived experience, academic research, and grassroots activism, this episode highlights the importance of belonging, place-based identity, and social...
2025-07-2440 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesMenopause and Me: Juggling Work and Home Life Dr Meena KhatwaDr Meena Khatwa and Dr Kelly Dickson delve into the bio-psychosocial impacts of menopause with special guests Lauren Chiren (CEO, Women of a Certain Stage); Sonia Abrams (UCL Head of Events OPVA) and Josephine Falade (Associate Professor, UCL School of Pharmacy). Together, they explore menopause awareness, acceptance, and the transition process. This podcast is part of the wider UCL Grand Challenges funded project ‘Coping with Menopause: exploring women’s lived experiences of work and the multigenerational squeeze’.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/impacts-and-outputs/podcastsDate of episode recording: 2024-07-25T00:00:00ZDura...
2025-07-2440 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesData-Empowered SocietiesJoin us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societies.In this podcast, you’ll hear from UCL staff about the transformative potential of this Grand Challenge, ethical data practices, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.This episode features UCL colleagues, including:• Prof. Allison Littlejohn, Professor of Learning Technology and Director of the UCL Knowledge Lab• Prof. Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology Studies• Dr Jin Gao, Lecturer in Digital Archives, Department of Information Studies• Samantha Ahern, Senior Digital Research Trainer, Digital Sk...
2025-07-2417 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesParliament BuildingsIn this episode, we speak to Professor Sophia Psarra (The Bartlett School of Architecture) to discuss how the architecture of parliament buildings across Europe influences the nature of political debates and contributes to shaping national identities.More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/c…d-democracy-europeMusic: Dancing on the Sidewalk by David Szesztay (social media license)Find out more about UCL's research and engagement in Europe on our portal, European Voices: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-voices/
2025-07-2434 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesAI and the Future of WorkIn this series, guests from across UCL and beyond share their innovative solutions and ideas for addressing societal challenges, discussing topics from a cross-disciplinary perspective and inspiring and encouraging us to think differently about issues of local, national, and global concern.In this week’s episode, Professor Rose Luckin (UCL Institute of Education) and Nimmi Patel (TechUK) discuss what AI developments could mean for the future of work in the UK and globally, and how we need to redefine our understanding of good work to harness AI’s potential for positive change.Transcript: hhttps://www.ucl...
2025-07-2429 minDisruptive Voices from UCL Grand ChallengesPlace and DemocracyIn this series, guests from across UCL and beyond share their innovative solutions and ideas for addressing societal challenges, discussing topics from a cross-disciplinary perspective and inspiring and encouraging us to think differently about issues of local, national and global concern.--In Episode 1, we speak to two academics from the Faculty of Laws, Dr Myriam Hunter-Henin and Professor Philippe Sands QC, about Democracy and Place. In this episode, we explore the role of international courts in shaping national identities and the role of individuals in the making and breaking of international law. Our guests also discuss...
2025-07-2437 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 7 - From sidelines to solutions: Tackling emissions in sportAs summer kicks-off, UCL Generation One dives into the intersection of sport and sustainability – exploring how sport contributes to climate change, and how the climate crisis is already affecting how and where we play.Mark and Simon are joined by Sofie Junge Pedersen, professional footballer and climate campaigner (Inter Milan, Denmark national team) and Dan Hall (Sustainability Engagement Officer at UCL, Communications Manager for Football For Future). Dan and Sofie discuss the role of grassroots initiatives and player-led advocacy in promoting climate consciousness in the beautiful game.We also hear from Dr Russell Seymour, Senior Fe...
2025-06-0249 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 6 - ‘Are we on course to decarbonise shipping?’: A podcast Talanoa at the IMOIt’s crunch time for the oceans and shipping sector, and tensions are high. Dr Simon Chin-Yee brings you this special episode of #UCLGenerationOne in the midst of critical negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Simon speaks to colleagues who have travelled across the oceans to the IMO: the UN agency responsible for regulating the shipping sector. In April 2025, countries came together to negotiate the IMO Net-Zero Framework, including a set of ‘mid-term measures’ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with 2023 targets. In this episode, Fijian performing artist and climate ad...
2025-04-2855 min
It All Starts HereGiving Birth & Birth InterventionsHosted by Olivia Moir, this episode of It All Starts Here explores the topic of giving birth and birth interventions, with a focus on assisted vaginal birth and the use of forceps. Olivia speaks with Dr. Dawn Parris, an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor and a PhD researcher at UCL/UCLH , about the different methods of giving birth, how decisions are made both beforehand and in the delivery room, and innovations in training obstetricians. This episode provides valuable insight into the complexities and nuances of birth choices, the role of education and technology in maternal healthcare, and why listening to...
2025-04-2533 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 5 - Food security, consumerism and health - What’s the connection?In the months of both Ramadan and Lent, Generation One joins in with reflections on the relationship between food, community, and health with our fifth episode of Season 5.Hosts Mark and Simon explore not only the impacts of climate change on global food availability, but societal behaviour around food and decision-making. Examining the intersecting issues of food security and consumer culture, they uncover the effects of both on nutritional health.They’re joined by two UCL experts: Mark Miodownik (Professor of Materials & Society) who deconstructs the supply chain to highlight the damaging effects of packaging an...
2025-03-2855 min
Health in a HandbasketEngineering solutions for infertilityIn this episode, we speak to Chloe He, Postgraduate researcher at UCL, who educates us on fertility treatments. We cover the 50-50 split between male and female infertility factors, the rising rates of infertility (now affecting one in six people), and the worrying impact of pollution on male fertility. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accessing fertility services, including the frustrating "postcode lottery" in the UK. Chloe breaks down the IVF process—from ovarian stimulation to embryo selection—and unpacks the ethical dilemmas around pre-implantation genetic testing. Plus, we discuss the unique barriers the transgender community faces in f...
2025-03-2133 minHealth in a HandbasketNanotechnology: Tiny science, huge possibilitiesHow is super small tech (we're talking a billionth of a meter small) going to change healthcare? It sounds like quite a far-fetched - really small things helping to diagnose cancer and other diseases? It's a type of X-ray? In this episode, we speak to Alessandro Rossi is a Research Fellow in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at UCL to answer these questions and explain how nanotechnology is changing the healthcare landscape. Alessandro is currently working on nanofabrication and although it's jargon at the moment, we uncover what nanofabrication is, how it links to x-rays and how we're helping to...
2025-02-1123 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 4 - 'Zero Hour' for the Climate and Nature BillWhat is the Climate and Nature Bill, and why does it matter?The Zero Hour campaign is here to tell us, as we dive into their efforts to secure widespread backing for the Climate and Nature Bill. The Bill, which had its Second Reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025, aims to strengthen the UK government’s commitments to cut emissions, restore nature, and ensure public consultation on the road to net zero.Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour to break down the key components of the Bill, and wh...
2025-02-1032 minIt All Starts HereGene Therapy part 2: ApplicationsToday we are continuing our discussion on gene therapy, with Dr Rajvinder Karda, hosted by Olivia. Raj is both a researcher and professor at the UCL Institute for Women's Health, with her role as an associate professor of Gene Therapy, as well as leading a team of research focussing on developing pre-clinical gene therapy and RNA editing treatments for childhood epilepsy, including Dravet Syndrome. Listen in to learn more about Raj's work in the field of gene therapy, as she explains more about how gene therapies are being researched and developed for pre-clinical trials, including in her lab where...
2025-01-3130 minIt All Starts HereGynaecological Cancers and HPVToday's episode hosted by Olivia, features Miss Adeola Olaitan, who is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, for a discussion on gynaecological cancers and Human papilloma virus (HPV). We discuss the five different types of gynaecological cancers, including: ovarian cancer, uterine or endometrial (womb) cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal and vulval cancer. Adeola also describes the overarching theme of preventative medicine, and the steps that should be taken as early as 11 years of age aiming to prevent certain types of gynaecological cancers. She touches on HPV, and some common misconceptions in this area, and the importance of screening in this area. Listen...
2024-11-2926 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 3 - Unpacking COP29: Financing the futureIn this special episode hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin Yee give us behind the scenes insights and their verdicts on the outcome of COP29. This COP was mainly about the money and went into extra time, but our hosts unpack it and take a deep dive into the key results with the help of special guests in the studio Priti Parikh, Professor of Infrastructure Engineering and International Development, at UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and Anoushka Jain, a UCL Politics and International Relations student and member of the UK Youth Climate Coalition. We even roun...
2024-11-2841 minHealth in a HandbasketIs AI killing the internet?In this episode, we discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society with Stephen Hughes, a social scientist, and Reese Campbell, a freelance project coordinator. Stephen explores the mixed public sentiment towards AI, highlighting its benefits in healthcare and concerns about its ethical implications, particularly in mental health services. Reese shares her negative views on AI, citing deepfakes and privacy violations. They also discuss AI's potential to exacerbate social inequalities and the role of AI in the art world. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of AI and its governance. Date of episode r...
2024-11-2533 minThe Greatest GoodEpisode 4 - Dr Luciano Rila on the UK’s First GaysocProfessor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Luciano Rila, from the Department of Maths, to delve into the history of the UK’s first university-affiliated Gaysoc, founded by Jamie Gardiner in 1972, at UCL. Dr Rila discovered archival materials in UCL’s Special Collections revealing that though the society was initially met with backlash, UCL’s liberal tradition prevailed, and the movement gained momentum, slowly leading to nationwide improvements in the lives of queer students. Host: Professor Philip Schofield (Director of the Bentham Project, UCL)Guest: Dr Luciano Rila (Department of Mathematics, UCL)Commi...
2024-11-0425 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeason 5, Episode 2 - Biodiversity: can local conservation efforts grow into global impact?What do vultures in India and beavers in West London have to do with protecting our ecosystems? What’s the link between biodiversity loss and human-driven climate change? Why does Simon love beavers so much? And what exactly is “COP16”?This episode explores some of the key issues at play – focusing on global ecosystems and local conservation efforts, and coincides with the Sixteenth Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Columbia.Hosts Mark and Simon are joined in the studio by Elliot Newton of The Ealing Beaver Project: a collaboration between the Ealing Wildlife Group, Citizen Zoo, The...
2024-10-3045 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastWelcome to Generation One Season 5 - TrailerThis is Generation One, the climate podcast from University College London – turning climate science and ideas into action.Hosted by Dr Simon Chin-Yee from the School of Public Policy, and Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science at UCL.We’re going to be tackling climate action in all its forms, from innovative business and tech solutions, to inspiring stories from the frontlines of collective activism. With fantastic guests and top UCL experts.Look out for Series 5, coming soon on your favourite podcast platform.Learn more about UCL’s Generation One campai...
2024-10-2801 minThe Greatest GoodEpisode 3 - Dr Xine Yao on Queer Aesthetics and the Panoptic GazeProfessor Philip Schofield discusses queer aesthetics and the idea of a racialised panoptic gaze with Dr Xine Yao, the co-director of qUCL and an expert on American literature in the Department of English. They dig into the archive of bestselling, but now forgotten, American novels, and tease out the ways in which the biggest issues of the 19th century still resonate in everyday life today. Host: Professor Philip Schofield (Director of the Bentham Project, UCL)Guest: Dr Xine Yao (Department of English, UCL)Commissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (P...
2024-10-2832 minThe Greatest GoodEpisode 2 - Dr Jonathan Galton on Queerness, Islam and the LeftProfessor Philip Schofield hosts Social Scientist Dr Jonathan Galton, to explore his research into the perceived political tension on the progressive left between queerness and Islam. Discussing the historical and cultural context surrounding queerness and Islam, they find surprising affinities between Bentham’s writing on freedom of religion and sexual liberty, and the contemporary theological work reinterpreting Quranic verses on homosexuality today. Dr Jonathan Galton is a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Sciences at the Thomas Coram Research Unit in the UCL Social Research Institute. The research discussed in this episode was funded through a Leverhulme Trust Ea...
2024-10-2126 minThe Greatest GoodEpisode 1 - Professor Gregory Dart on Bentham, Romanticism and the ‘Cockney College’Professor Philip Schofield and Professor Gregory Dart discuss the philosophical differences between Utilitarianism and Romanticism, in the context of the founding of the “Cockney College”, as UCL was known at the time. They explore how Bentham’s utilitarian principles, emphasising happiness and the greatest good, contrasted with Romantic notions of moral intentions and conscience. Transcript: https://uclpress.co.uk/ucl-press-play/ Host: Professor Philip Schofield (Director of the Bentham Project, UCL)Guest: Professor Gregory Dart (Department of English, UCL)Commissioners: Professor David Docherty OBE & Dr Paul Ayris (Pro-Vice-Provost LCCOS: Library, Culture, C...
2024-10-1426 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastWelcome to Series 5, Episode 1 - Great British Energy: real green policies or just hot air?Welcome to Series 5! In this first episode, following the recent Labour party conference, our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee discuss the UK government’s plan to create ‘Great British energy’.The (not so?) ambitious programme aims to make Britain a clean energy superpower to bolster energy security and achieve its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. But how impactful actually are these policies?With UCL’s Professor of Energy Policy Jim Watson, Emma Fletcher from Octopus Energy, and Dave Powell from Climate Outreach, we assess whether this is a genuine step towards green en...
2024-10-0349 minIt All Starts HereMenopauseWe are back here today to talk about menopause. We are going to be diving into the basics on what it is and what to expect, and then some ideas on how to optimize lifestyle in this stage as well as various, sometimes conflicting views, on treatment and management options for individuals going through menopause. Joining me in this is episode is none other than a certified British Menopause Society ‘Menopause specialist’, Mr Vikram Talaulikar, who is coming to us with a strong clinical background, as an associate specialist at the reproductive medicine unit at UCLH, and an honorary asso...
2024-09-3022 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: The HighlightsIn this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series 4.Our hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee explored climate action in a multitude of forms: from groundbreaking climate science and AI, to innovative policy solutions and inspiring stories of individual activism. With fantastic guests spanning multiple disciplines and industries.Reflect with us on what’s been done, and what there is still to do, with our Series 4 highlights.Transcript link: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/pod…ne-climate-podcastDate of episode recording: 28th M...
2024-06-0527 minIt All Starts HereHeavy PeriodsHosted by Olivia Moir, this episode with Dr. Bassel Wattar guides us through heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB); what it is, how common it is, how do we diagnose it, and how do we treat it? We also talk about research in this area, and specifically the importance of including community perspectives in research practise, and how Dr. Bassel Wattar's team has been going about this. Dr. Bassel Wattar has been a guest on the pod previously where we talked about PCOS. If you missed that episode, definitely go and check it out. For anyone who hasn't listened to the...
2024-05-2326 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: Post elections – What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis?In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions? Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren Andres (Director of Research at the Bartlett School of Planning) and Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent climate action. C40 Cities website: https://www.c40.org/ The Bart...
2024-05-0833 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: AI and the business of climate actionHappy Earth Day! This episode’s focus is on entrepreneurial climate action: what are businesses – particularly the AI sector – doing to combat the climate crisis and help reach net zero?Helping our hosts Mark and Simon answer these questions are Sims Witherspoon (current UCL student studying for MSC in climate change and Climate and Sustainability Lead at Google DeepMind), Buffy Price (COO and Co-Founder of Carbon Re, an AI startup which aims to accelerate decarbonisation), and Zoe Cokeliss Barsley (Director of Sustainability at Oxford University Press) and UCL alumna (MSc Conservation 2003)Carbon Re carbonre.com/Oxf...
2024-04-2232 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: Where does individual climate action go from here?What are individuals doing to fight climate change and how important is the role of local activism? This episode will be focusing on individual climate action, with our guests chatting to our hosts about the role of activism in initiating change. Featuring Louise Harris (songwriter and Just Stop Oil activist), Versha Jones, (Climate Reality Project - Volunteer National Coordinator, UK) Annabel Rice (Political Advisor at the Green Alliance) and Kris de Meyer (Senior Research Fellow in Climate Communications University College London, Dept of Earth Sciences). ‘We Tried’ song by Louise Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2024-04-0838 min
It All Starts HereSeason 2 Kick Off!We are back for season 2 of It All Starts Here! Listen in as your longtime host Olivia Moir introduces you to our new hosts joining us this season, Kathryn Hunwick and Niamh Kenny. Kathryn is a long-time educator, therapist and yogi, who’s all about helping women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) to understand and support themselves holistically: body, mind and spirit. She is currently completing her masters in women's health at UCL to further her work. Niamh has always been extremely passionate about science and in particular menstrual health. She completed her bachelors in Molecular Medicine in...
2024-03-1405 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: Post COP28 - Where does national climate action go from here?Introducing episode 3 of season four! Our hosts Mark and Simon continue this series with a discussion on the fallout from COP28 for the UK, and what needs to be done on a national, governmental and local level. Joining them are our guests Ian Townsend (ONS Divisional Director of Environment), Robbie Macpherson, (APPG lead at Uplift), Annabel Rice (Political Advisor at Green Alliance) and Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority, Shirley Rodrigues, to talk national feeling and climate policy. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cl...
2024-03-0527 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS2, Episode 5: WHAT COMES NEXT? PART ONEProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Ruth Morgan, from UCL Security & Crime Science, and Professor Andrea Rigon, from the UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015, to provide a set of global targets for the world to achieve by 2030. As we’re now only seven years away from that milestone of 2030, we’re considering what progress has been made, and what might come next. As this is such an interesting topic and there is a lot for us to discuss, we have decided to tackle it over two episodes. This...
2024-01-0839 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: COP28 - What on Earth happened?COP28 in Dubai is over and Mark and Simon are back in the studio to debrief. What on earth happened and is it good enough? They discuss the loss and damage fund, the challenges with the COP process and ultimately whether the outcome is enough. Joining them live from COP are Dr Guy Jackson (University of Northumbria), Nada Berrada (Education Development Centre), Mary McHarg (UCL Union Affairs Officer) and Kerrlene Wills (United Nations Foundation). For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
2023-12-2029 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS2, Episode 4: HOW RESPONSIVE ARE THE SDGS?Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Simon Chin-Yee, Department of Political Sciences, and Dr Louisa Acciari, Institute for Disaster and Risk Reduction. Today they’ll be unpacking how well the SDGs respond to world issues and whether they need to be more agile to the complex issues of the world and the people within it.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/Date of episode recording: 2023-10-02Duration: 00:27:40Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Pa...
2023-12-1827 minIt All Starts HereWe All Need Therapy, Including Mums and Unborn BabiesHosted by Olivia Moir, this very special episode discusses prenatal therapy with Prof Anna David, Director of the Institute for Women's Health here at UCL. Today we cover the basics of what the field of prenatal therapy is about, discussing the general lack of prenatal therapy in clinic and some of the factors behind why this is. We talk about the importance of conducting research to advance clinical practise in this field, supporting mums and the new generations to come. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcastD...
2023-12-1336 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS2, Episode 3: THE ECONOMICS OF THE SDGSProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Ida Kubiszewski, Institute for Global Prosperity, and Dr Kate Roll, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Today we’ll be unpacking the competing priorities around the implementation of the SDGs, and the challenges countries face in achieving the Goals, both at home and abroad.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/Date of episode recording: 2023-09-05Duration: 00:28:54Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh Guests: Dr Ida Kub...
2023-12-1128 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS2, Episode 2: MENTAL HEALTH AND THE SDGSProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Norha Vera San Juan, Institute for Global Health, and Dr Keri Wong, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. They’ll be considering the question of mental health and wellbeing. Asking whether the SDGs can and should do more to address this issue, and what that might mean in practice.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/Date of episode recording: 2023-07-05Duration: 00:33:39Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Pr...
2023-12-0433 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 4: COP28 - What needs to happen?Welcome back to UCL’s Generation One podcast! To kick us off co-hosts Prof Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee are chatting about COP28, set to be held in the United Arab Emirates. In this episode Mark and Simon are looking back at what went wrong at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, and what needs to happen at COP28 to keep us track to combat the climate crisis. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
2023-11-2927 minSDGs: A Blueprint for the FutureS2, Episode 1: CULTURE AND THE SDGSProfessor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Nicola Miller, UCL Professor of Latin American History at UCL Institute of Advanced Studies and Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp, Associate Professor in Heritage Studies at UCL Institute of Archaeology. In the first episode, they'll be considering the question of culture. It’s a topic that isn’t central to the SDGs to date, at least not explicitly, but perhaps should have been. What should be the role of culture, and can we achieve the goals without considering it? For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.a...
2023-11-2730 minIt All Starts HereTaking A BreathHosted by Olivia Moir, this week we dip our toes into the field of immunology as it relates to the functioning of our lungs. Ever wanted to learn more about why this organ is so key to our survival? Dr. Jens Madsen, who is an associate professor at the IfWH here at UCL, has spent many years researching lung function and is here to explain! We focus our attention on a group of proteins called collectins, and their importance when it comes to the proper functioning of our lungs right at birth and throughout our lives. We also discuss...
2023-10-2618 minHealth in a HandbasketHealth Inequalities Amongst Ethnic MinoritiesIn this episode, Ferdouse speaks to Shoba Poduval about health inequalities among ethnic minorities – including childbirth and mental health treatment – and wonders how digital technology could help the situation. Shoba is a GP and clinical academic in UCL’s eHealth unit where she spends her time developing and evaluating digital health services. Shoba has recently completed a secondment at the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, London region - a part of the Department of Health and Social Care - where she undertook research to support the development of a strategic framework for addressing ethnic health inequalities through an anti-r...
2023-10-2030 minIt All Starts HereGene TherapyHosted by Olivia Moir, today we discuss Gene Therapy with Professor Simon Waddington. He is a professor and researcher in the field of Gene Therapy here at UCL. The topic of gene therapy can come across as slightly daunting to those who may not have a background in the field, but this episode dives into the nitty gritty to help clear things up! We cover what gene therapy really is about, from the different types and their methods, to the applications of this in clinic - and the little bits in between.For more information and to...
2023-07-2733 minIt All Starts HereMind the GapToday's episode, hosted by Olivia Moir, discusses preconception health, or health before pregnancy with Dr. Jenny Hall. She is a Clinical Associate Professor and NIHR Advanced Fellow here at the Institute for Women's Health. When it comes to reproduction, socialization often focusses on two main areas: either not getting pregnant or being pregnant. But there is more to it, and it’s important to educate on and consider the additional areas in between and the seemingly tiny details are part of these topics – because when it comes to reproduction, it’s often those tiny details that can go on to mak...
2023-07-1335 minIt All Starts HereTo freeze, or not to freeze (your eggs)Hosted by Olivia Moir, this week's topic looks further into fertility education with Dr. Zeynep Gurtin, focussing specifically on the topic of egg freezing. Dr Zeynep Gurtin is a sociologist of reproduction and gender with research interests in the social, ethical, and relational issues surrounding fertility, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, and new family forms. Her work brings together changing social trends in fertility with women's own personal accounts of their expectations and experiences, to provide insights about contemporary reproduction and relationships. We discuss what this process really looks like, who is using this kind of technology, the success rates an...
2023-06-2935 minIt All Starts HereFertility EducationHosted by Olivia Moir, this week's topic focusses on Fertility Education with the lovely Professor Joyce Harper. She has as worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years and is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health. We discuss the the lack of fertility education in school systems, how this might be overcome, and why it's so important to be taught about topics relating to Fertility from a young age. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/episode-3-fert...
2023-06-1531 minIt All Starts HereMaster Organ: The PlacentaThis episode hosted by Olivia Moir, looks at the importance of the Placenta in human development with special guest Prof Eric Jauniaux. We discuss his background and how he got into the study of this organ, why it is so important to understand it's role, and the interactions and influence of the Placenta with the environment. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-05-19Duration: 00:28:32Language of episode: English Presenter: Olivia MoirGuests: Prof Eric JauniauxProducer: Olivia Mo...
2023-06-0128 minIt All Starts HereScience CommunicationHosted by Olivia Moir, this episode dives into science communication with guest Dr. Kim Botting. We discuss the progression of this field across time and the importance of continual developments and contributions being made. We unpack the barriers faced by scientists attempting to contribute to this field, as well as flaws of this field from the perspective of the public. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/episode-1-science-communicationDate of episode recording: 2023-05-17Duration: 00:31:32Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Olivia Moir...
2023-05-1831 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 3: POST COP27 - What happened and was it enough?Join host Helen Czerski as she discusses what happened at the COP27 conference, and whether the negotiations went far enough.Helen is joined by Dr Nadia Ameli and Katie Kedward to discuss the financial implications of COP27, international financial institutions, and also the focus on loss and damage at COP27.We also hear from Zi Han Xuan, UCL Student and climate activist with YOUNGO, the youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Zi Han shares his perspective as a young person at COP27, and why young voices are so critical.
2022-11-2833 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 3: LIVE FROM COP27Welcome back to UCL Generation One: The Climate Podcast. We’re back for a two-part series, and part one is coming to you live from COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik. Join Professor Mark Maslin as he takes us through the conference centre, and chats to multiple delegates and activists along the journey. Views expressed by our guests are their own.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
2022-11-1828 min
UCL Minds#MadeAtUCL Season 3 - New Beginnings: UCL EastThis month, the team has stories from an anthropologist who believes in the power of immersive storytelling, a social researcher trying to improve the health opportunities of young people, and a PhD student whose research is bringing greater access to green spaces.
Hosts: Katie Davies, Maria Bunyun, Taqwa Sadiq (UCL Students)
Guests: Prof Dinah Lamimmiman, Dr Alexandra Albert, Maryam Bandukda
For the show notes and transcript, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/made-at-ucl/podcasts/s3-ep5-new-beginnings-ucl-east
2022-09-3027 min
Where Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms space explorationHear how Prof Alan Smith and researchers at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory and our partner, Teledyne UK, design devices like Gaia, the ESA's optical telescope to chart a 3D map of the Milky WayHost: Dr Rosie Anderson, UCLGuest: Prof Alan Smith, UCLRead the case study and access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/case-studie…jor-space-missionsMore info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ref
2022-07-1327 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms links between nature and healthHear about how human health is linked to the health of the planet, and how UCL climate and habitat research is helping doctors and policymakers predict (and maybe prevent) the next pandemic.Host and ProducerDr Rosie Anderson, Research Fellow, Public Health Policy team, UCLGuestsProfessor Kate Jones, Centre for Biodiversity and Environmental Research, UCLDr Chris van Tulleken, Division of Infection and Immunity, UCL and Hospital for Tropical Diseases, LondonTranscript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-10-where-research-transforms-links-between-nature-and-healthMore info: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub...
2022-07-0737 min
Brain StoriesBrain Stories – Episode 9: UCL Neuroscience SymposiumConversations with the speakers from the 2022 UCL Neuroscience Symposium.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience/brain-stories-podcast Date of episode recording: 2022-06-22Duration: 00:35:39Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Selina Wray; Caswell Barry; Steve FlemingGuests: UCL Neuroscience Symposium speakersProducer: Patrick Robinson
2022-07-0537 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms Covid and privacyHear how Dr Michael Veale and colleagues across Europe built a privacy-friendly COVID tracking app, and how he worked with Parliamentarians to put citizens’ privacy rights on the agenda during the pandemic.Host and ProducerDr Rosie Anderson, Research Fellow, Public Health Policy team, UCLGuests-Dr Michael Veale, Associate Professor in Digital Rights and Regulation, UCL Faculty of Laws-Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Digital in the House of Lords-Natasha Lomas, Senior Reporter at TechcrunchTranscript: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl…-covid-and-privacy
2022-06-3026 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms children's mental healthHow Professor Jess Deighton’s landmark study of school pupils’ mental wellbeing uncovered a growing crisis in young women’s mental health, and how her research has helped young people’s voices shape the HeadStart project’s support for them.Guests- Professor Jessica Deighton, Child Mental Health and Wellbeing, UCL and the Anna Freud Centre- Sarah Reeves, Mental Health and Coproduction Lead, Newham HeadStart- Libby, young woman from NewhamFind out more here: bit.ly/UCLREF21_UKDiscover how UCL research is making an impact at...
2022-06-2334 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms the women we seeProfessor Jessica Ringrose and Dr Kaitlyn Regehr on how sexism in London’s advertising landscape creates hostile environments for women, and how creativity and activism have challenged businesses and policy makers to address that injustice.GuestsProfessor Jessica Ringrose, Centre for Sociology of Education and Equity, IoEDr Kaitlyn Regehr, Associate Professor, Digital HumanitiesNaomi Peter, Co-Founder, AnthillAmelia Jenkinson, CEO, School of Sexuality EducationAccess the case study and transcript here: bit.ly/UCLREF_2021_LondonRead more here: ucl.ac.uk/ref
2022-06-1637 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms how we protect cultural heritageHear about UCL Professor Eleanor Robson’s research on the ancient city of Nimrud in Iraq and how it enabled cultural heritage organisations, news media and policymakers to understand the site's importance as the world’s first imperial capital.Access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-6-where-research-transforms-how-we-protect-cultural-heritageRead more about UCL Research here: www.ucl.ac.uk/ref
2022-06-0936 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms COVID-19 treatmentProfessors Mervyn Singer and Becky Shipley explain how they got a mechanical breathing support machine from idea to reality in a month, and helped protect the NHS during the first COVID surge.GUESTSMervyn Singer, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, UCLBecky Shipley, Professor of Health Care Engineering, UCLDr Neil McGuire, former Director of Medical Devices, MHRAHiten “Rup” Ruparelia, COVID hospital patient who used UCL-Ventura CPAPAccess the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-5-where-research-transforms-covid-19-treatmentDiscover how UCL research is maki...
2022-06-0837 min
UCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 2: How should we tackle climate disasters?It is the final episode of season two! Hosts Mark and Helen are wrapping up this season with a conversation on disaster, mitigation and climate change.Dr Ilan Kelman and Prof Lisa Vanhala are sitting down with Mark to discuss defining natural disasters and what can be done to mitigate climate change.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-podcast/climate-podcast-how-should-we-tackle-climate-disastersSign up to our climate newsletter here: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6T06-7DL/su…s-newslettersDate of episode recording: 28/04/2022Du...
2022-06-0829 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 2: How can we make London as bike friendly as Amsterdam?This week we're tackling the question: how do we make London as bike friendly as Amsterdam? Host Helen Czerski is joined by Richard Jackson, Director of Sustainability at UCL and Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner for London and TFL. They are discussing cycling in London, plans for making it even safer, and the impact of electric scooters on our streets. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
2022-06-0729 minWhere Research Transforms LivesWhere research transforms climate change mitigationHear how UCL economics researchers and campaigning journalists put keeping fossil fuels in the ground and divestment on the climate crisis agenda.Guests: • Prof Paul Ekins, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and the UK Energy Research Centre• Dr Christophe McGlade, Head of the Energy Supply Unit, IEA• Damian Carrington, Environment Editor, The Guardian Read more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/where-research-transforms-lives-podcast
2022-05-2734 minUCL Generation One: The Climate PodcastSeries 2: Can apps help solve the climate crisis?This week we are looking at apps and technology, and whether they can help us fight the climate crisis. Listen now to hear host Mark Maslin chat to Chris Tan, Co-Founder of Marble app and UCL master's student, and Ed Caldecott, co-founder of TrainHugger. Mark and his guests are discussing how apps can be vital tools for consumers, the fight to keep them accessible for all and the long-term impact they could have. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast Sign up to our cli...
2022-05-2529 min