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| Suicide Prevention and Autism w/Sarah Cassidy | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:32:45 | |
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Ben sat with Sarah Cassidy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham (and our Best Policy Impact award winner), to discuss her ground-breaking work on suicide prevention within the autistic community. | |||
| Newstead Abbey and Byron(athon) w/Sam Hirst | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:56:19 | |
2024 marks 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, so in this special episode, Ben visits Newstead Abbey, Byron’s family home, and chats with Sam Hirst, a University of Nottingham research fellow. They are joined by Phillipa Abery from the Institute for Policy and Engagement as well as three volunteers from Newstead Abbey, to talk about Byron, his poetry and Sam’s efforts at bringing Byron’s history to life for the public. | |||
| Box Office Bears w/Hannah O’Regan | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:37:51 | |
What do Shakespeare's plays and bears have in common? Turns out, many things, and not just from when they appear in the scripts. | |||
| The Elephant Welfare Project w/Lisa Yon | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:39:34 | |
Who doesn't like elephants?? Ben loves them and he chats with Lisa Yon about the Elephant Welfare Project, a long-running love story for looking out for elephants. Honestly it has it all, policy impact, public engagement, heart-warming animal stories and a crowdfunder! (Find that below). Have a listen! | |||
| DIY Slow Cooker for your Wallet and the Planet w/Mike Clifford | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:35:48 | |
Mike Clifford returns to Knowledge, Engaged! Last appearing in 2021 to talk about clean cooking and climate change, he's back to chat to Ben about some closer to home work. | |||
| Majoritarian Nationalism in India w/Katharine Adeney | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:35:46 | |
Katharine Adeney joins Ben to talk all about Majoritarian Nationalism and the Asia Research Institute, with particular attention on India. What is it? Listen on to find out! | |||
| Digital Youth and Mental Health w/Jo Lockwood and Kareem Khan | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:47:38 | |
Digital Youth, with Sprouting Minds, is an ambitious UKRI funded research programme with researchers from Nottingham, Auckland, Bath, Glasgow, Kings College London, LSE, UCL and the Open University. Ben sits down with Jo Lockwood and Kareem Khan to talk about the programme, the importance of research and support for young people's mental health, as well as deep dives into their individual research projects. | |||
| Institute Awards Special! | 31 May 2023 | 00:55:27 | |
Stephen Meek and Amanda Chukwudozie join Ben to talk about the Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2023, the winners, the range of high quality work at the University of Nottingham. | |||
| Sustainability in Business | 17 May 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
Ben is joined by super-special-guest-host Gabrielle Bunn to talk sustainability, bringing the social sciences into big projects for everyone's benefit and more with Judy Muthuri and Hannah Noke from the University of Nottingham and Daniela Salite from Aston University. | |||
| Rehabilitation and Preventing Falls w/Pip Logan | 03 May 2023 | 00:43:36 | |
Ben and Special-Guest-Host Amy Hawksworth chat with Pip Logan about the National Rehabilitation Centre and research into preventing falls in vulnerable populations. | |||
| Introducing the SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub! | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:32:31 | |
Join Ben and Special-Guest-Host Gabrielle Bunn as they sit down with Professor Todd Landman and Stephen Meek to talk about the all shiny and brand new SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub. Developed in collaboration with the Faculty for Social Science, the Hub is an online resource dedicated to showcasing the value of UoN Social Science research for policy around climate change, sustainability and the net zero challenge. | |||
| Gender Research in Business Schools: a Human Rights Perspective | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:55:59 | |
Corporate Social Responsibility is not enough to tackle gender inequality - so is a Business and Human Rights approach the better option for business schools? Why is social compliance ineffective when it comes to gender discrimination? These are some of the questions raised when Ben is joined by a whole host of remarkable guests across multiple time zones, including Lara Bianchi and Samentha Goethals, who head the Research Group of Gender of the Global Business School Network for Human Rights (GBSN), Lauren McCarthy of Bayes Business School and Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, director of the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights. | |||
| Material Degradation and Outreach w/Pearl Agyakwa | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:35:50 | |
Ben is joined by Pearl Agyakwa, a specialist in material degradation, and they talk about how that links to the University of Nottingham’s Zero Carbon Cluster programme, outreach work with the community and schools, as well as the social impact of engineering. | |||
| RE-ENGAGED: Ethnic Minorities and Disproportionate Environmental Impacts w/Charles Ogunbode | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:24:35 | |
It's Action for Climate Empowerment and Civil Society day at COP27 today (as well as Energy!) which means - surprise bonus! - we are re-engaging with another episode from last year! Race and Climate Change are inextricably linked, as our guest Dr Charles Ogunbode discusses with Chris Sims. In this episode, we look at why the conversation about the environment is missing out on a vital demographic, when that same demographic tends to shoulder most of the impacts. | |||
| RE:ENGAGED: Climate Change, Communities and Energy Systems w/Mark Gillott | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:20:53 | |
Ohhh it's the big one at COP27 today - energy! A huge talking point right now, especially with the cost of living crisis. Last year Ben chatted with Mark about some pretty ingenious ideas - maybe now's the time to boost these projects... | |||
| RE:ENGAGED: Developing a Sustainable Food Supply w/Anne Touboulic and Festo Massawe | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:23:48 | |
It's Adaptation and Agriculture day at COP27! And that means we have another chance to RE:ENGAGE - this time with Anne and Festo from the Future Food Beacon at the University of Nottingham... | |||
| RE:ENGAGED: Electric Planes and Net Zero Aviation w/Sharmila Sumsurooah | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:20:27 | |
Today's RE:ENGAGED brings back Sharmila Sumsurooah for the decarbonisation day at COP27! Decarbonising planes would be a landmark achievement and Sharmila has many thoughts on this... | |||
| RE:ENGAGED: The Ethics of Climate Finance w/Matthew Rendall | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:19:38 | |
COP27 has snuck up on the world again (except, if you're up to date with British Politics, it really hasn't...) Last year we talked with many of Nottingham's researchers about COP26 and we still think those conversations are incredibly important this year. So get ready to RE-ENGAGE with Matthew Rendall for the Youth and Future Generations day at COP27... | |||
| The Thing about Nutritional Supplements w/Paul Greenhaff | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:36:11 | |
Nutrition, supplements and a little bit of myth busting are what Ben sits down with Professor Paul Greenhaff to talk about on today's episode. But there's more! They also talk about potential reversals to the aging process (not quite turning you back into a 20 year old though, unfortunately), and where things like anabolic steroids can actually be put to safe and good use. | |||
| Women's voice in fragile contexts w/Lara Bianchi | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:31:41 | |
Co-creation is on the set list for today's episode! Ben and Stephen sit down with Dr Lara Bianchi (another Institute award winner!) to talk about the Moral Capability Assessment Tool, giving hope and a voice to women in conflict-affected areas, and magic. Yes, that's right, magic! | |||
| Representation in Research Matters w/Claudio Di Lorito | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:36:41 | |
Sometimes there's a huge divide between academic research and the general public, but people like Claudio Di Lorito are working to bridge that gap. Co-research and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) are cornerstones of Claudio's work with dementia patients - find out all about it in this episode! | |||
| What’s FAIR in blood donation w/Eamonn Ferguson | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:32:43 | |
Have you ever wanted to give blood, but weren't able to because of restrictions on who could donate based on sexual activity? A lot of people have been in that position. Ben and Chris sit down with Professor Eamonn Ferguson, who has been a core part of the FAIR project, which has meant blood donation has become more accessible - notably with men who have sex with men. Listen on to find out more about the incredible project and what it's like to have worked on a policy change 25 years in the making... | |||
| Refugee Week Special! | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:50:50 | |
We're back! And to kick us off, we've teamed up with the Human Rights Law Centre at the University of Nottingham to bring you a student takeover. | |||
| Trace Metal Pollution w/Andrea Sartorius | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:38:24 | |
Andrea Sartorius is a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham looking at the impacts of trace metal pollution on ecosystems. Grab yourself a brew and have a listen as Andrea and Ben chat about her research, what those impacts are, and what can be done about it. | |||
| Electric Planes and Net Zero Aviation w/Sharmila Sumsurooah | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:20:09 | |
Sharmila Sumsurooah discusses her work in developing electric aircraft and the journey towards net zero aviation with Ben, and they talk about the challenges associated with bringing together all of the people needed to make it work. They also discuss the Solutions for Aircraft Electrification Leadership (SAEL) initiative and the exciting steps its paving. | |||
| Modern Slavery and the Climate Crisis w/Bethany Jackson and Jess Sparks | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:22:47 | |
Amanda is joined by Dr Bethany Jackson and Dr Jess Sparks from the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, another Beacon of Excellence. They dig deep into a discussion on modern slavery within the climate crisis and thus the modern slavery climate change nexus. | |||
| Developing a Sustainable Food Supply w/Anne Touboulic and Festo Massawe | 06 Nov 2021 | 00:23:21 | |
Stephen sits down with Anne Touboulic and Festo Massawe from Nottingham's Future Food Beacon to discuss the impacts of climate change on global food supplies and what can possibly be done. | |||
| The Ethics of Climate Finance w/Matthew Rendall | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:19:12 | |
Matthew Rendall joins Ben to talk about the ethics of financing climate change solutions. Is it justifiable to fund greenhouse gas mitigation through deficit spending? Matthew brings Ben up to speed on his latest research. | |||
| BONUS: Black History Month - Race and the Research Pipeline w/Maria Arruda | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:20:01 | |
As Black History Month draws to a close this year, Amanda Chukwudozie sits down with Maria Arruda in this bonus episode, who is Head of Researcher Development and Chair of the BAME Staff Network at the University of Nottingham. They discuss the research pipeline at the university, as well as the integration of the Black experience. | |||
| Clean Cooking, Kitchen Culture and Climate Change w/Mike Clifford | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:18:22 | |
Ben is joined by Dr Mike Clifford, resident expert in cookstoves, to talk about cookstove's impacts on the environment, but also why simply replacing them with brand new, efficient models isn't always the answer. Food is deeply embedded in our cultures, and climate solutions should seek to connect with these cultures. | |||
| Climate Change Responsibilities of Businesses and Human Rights Impacts w/Robert McCorquodale | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:20:10 | |
Robert McCorquodale talks to Ben Sherwood about Human Rights Due Diligence and how addressing corporation's human rights responsibilities could be a valuable approach in the fight against climate change. | |||
| Peatland is the Most Valuable Climate Resource You’re Not Talking About w/David Large | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:18:04 | |
People regularly talk about the ocean and trees as being natural carbon stores we should protect and focus on, and they're right. BUT, peatland also deserves to be thrown into the mix, as David Large tells Stephen. | |||
| Ethnic Minorities and Disproportionate Environmental Impacts w/Charles Ogunbode | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:24:09 | |
Race and Climate Change are inextricably linked, as our guest Dr Charles Ogunbode discusses with Chris Sims. In the second of our COP26 specials, we look at why the conversation about the environment is missing out on a vital demographic, when that same demographic tends to shoulder most of the impacts. | |||
| Reducing the Environmental Impact of Dairy Farming w/Jean Margerison | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:23:27 | |
Ben Sherwood is joined by Jean Margerison to discuss dairy farming and how we might reduce the environmental impact of it, as well as issues of animal welfare. This is the first of a series on COP26-themed episodes to mark the COP26 conference taking place in November. | |||
| What's Up With Everyone? w/Paul Crawford | 14 May 2024 | 00:35:40 | |
The Institute for Policy and Engagement has some brand new award winners! That's right, the annual Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2024 have been announced (you can read about all the winners below) and Ben is sitting down with Paul Crawford, of Best Public Engagement Initiative fame. | |||
| Contracts for Difference and Energy Storage w/Seamus Garvey | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:22:19 | |
Seamus Garvey joins Stephen Meek in discussing Contracts for Difference (CfDs) and energy storage, whilst tackling the problem in our thinking about renewable energy systems. | |||
| The ReFashion Study: Building Back Better in Cambodia w/Sabina Lawreniuk | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:17:36 | |
Sabina Lawreniuk joins Stephen to discuss ReFashion, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chains, and the gendered impact of this disruption on the people of Cambodia. | |||
| See Bike, Say Bike: Cognitive Psychology and the Psychology of Driving w/Peter Chapman | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:23:25 | |
Peter Chapman talks to Stephen about his work on cognitive psychology, specifically when it comes to driving. They have a fascinating discussion about how memory plays a part in road accidents, as well as about the See Bike, Say Bike campaign. | |||
| From Research to Law: Setting the Standards for Data Protection w/ Elvira Perez Vallejos | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:20:35 | |
Stephen Meek sits down with Elvira Perez Vallejos to talk about data protection, especially amongst young people, and how her research has led to changes in digital law. | |||
| Responding to the Pandemic: The UoN Covid19 Testing Service w/ Chris Denning | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:17:26 | |
In the first of two parts, Director Stephen Meek speaks to Prof. Chris Denning about the University of Nottingham Covid-19 Testing Service and the impact it has made locally and for the country as a whole. | |||
| The Biodiscovery Institute w/ Chris Denning | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:16:42 | |
In this second part of the conversation, (the first part can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3c2e689f), Director Stephen Meek speaks to Prof. Chris Denning about the University of Nottingham's Biodiscovery Institute and the work they are doing, as well talking a little bit about Chris' passion for photography. | |||
| What’s up with Everyone? Rethinking Mental Health Education for Young People w/ Paul Crawford | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:19:25 | |
Director Stephen Meek speaks to Prof. Paul Crawford about What's Up With Everyone? They discuss the importance of mental health education in young people, working with Aardman Animations, as well his book, Cabin Fever, written during lockdown. | |||
| Building a More Equal, Diverse and Inclusive World w/ Louise Mullany | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:16:50 | |
In this first episode, director of the Institute, Stephen Meek, speaks to Professor Louise Mullany about the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Hub and the potential of UoN research to shape our understanding of EDI issues. | |||
| The LGBT+ Youth Manifesto w/ Lucy Jones | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:19:14 | |
In this episode, Deputy Director Chris Sims speaks to Dr Lucy Jones about the LGBT+ Youth Manifesto, which raises youth voices on how the UK can better support LGBT+ youth. We also discuss how different intersecting experiences impact on identity. | |||
| Science in the Park! w/Sam Tang | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:30:01 | |
Ben is talking all things Science in the Park with special guest Sam Tang in this episode. Never heard of Science in the Park? (How??) Public engagement at its finest, Science in the Park has been entertaining and sharing knowledge from the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and many local organisations for the past 15 years. Have a listen to hear all about it! | |||
| The NCCPE Watermark w/Stephen Meek and Maria Richards | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:31:59 | |
Public Engagement is a broad topic, so Ben sits down with fellow Institute for Policy and Engagement colleagues, Stephen Meek and Maria Richards, to pick it apart. They look at the NCCPE Watermark, what it is, what it means for the University of Nottingham (and what UoN received...) | |||
| Transitioning Away from Animal Testing w/Andy Bennett and Amy Beale | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:42:21 | |
Ben is joined by Dr Andrew Bennett, Director of the FRAME Alternatives Laboratory at the University of Nottingham, and Amy Beale, Head of Policy and Programmes at FRAME (Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments). Together they talk all things research, stopping the use of animal testing, and what the benefits of the long-term relationship between University and Charity mean for policymaking and public engagement. Ethics, hamsters and grow-your-own-organs are just a tiny slice of the fun. | |||
| When Engineering Meets Space: Outreach and Engagement w/Jez Turner | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:35:34 | |
Good public engagement and outreach requires good enthusiasm, and Jez Turner brings it by the bucket load. In this episode, Ben chats with Jez about his outreach work, his passion for lifelong learning, space, using satellites to identify potential slavery cases, and even, at one point, Nazi Germany. | |||
| RE-ENGAGED: Climate Change, Communities and Energy Systems w/Mark Gillott | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:20:17 | |
The climate crisis is usually talked about in terms of the big picture, but Mark Gillott talks to Ben about the local community-driven work he is doing and the massive impacts it could have on green energy as a whole. They discuss the Trent Basin project, Mark's revolutionary ideas and what the real meaning behind the flickering black and white symbol before an ad break on tv is (which blew Ben's mind). | |||
| When Vikings take over your school w/The Vikings for Schools Team | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:44:33 | |
If you had a Viking day at school, that would make for a pretty good day at school, right? Ben sits down with Kate Olley and the coordinators of Vikings for Schools, Emma Horne and Natalia Radziwillowicz to talk about the workshops they run, the recent award they won, and the axes they've swung. | |||