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Is the Wild West of digital currency now becoming a respectable place to put your money? President Trump likes it, and his vice president, JD Vance, backs a US government digital reserve. Does that mean the crazy volatility of Bitcoin and the rest will calm down? Or is the essential ungovernability of blockchain money going to remain? Phil and Roger ask Dr Larisa Yarovaya, associate professor of finance and director of the centre for digital finance at Southampton University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food allergies in children have doubled in the last 10 years.In our latest episode, Kate is joined by Dr Helen Evans-Howells, GP and allergy specialist, to tackle the myths and fears around allergies and anaphylaxis. From weaning worries to understanding when to use an auto-injector, Helen shares her expert advice and her personal experience as a parent navigating allergies. A must-listen for any parent, carer, or teacher wanting to feel more confident about allergy safety.Dr Helen Evans-Howells qualified with honours from Southampton University in 2005 and then trained as a GP. Helen became interested in allergy due to her own experiences of managing a child with milk and nut allergies. She undertook the Masters in Allergy at Southampton University and qualified with distinction in 2018.After working with the allergy team in Southampton Hospital for 4.5years, Helen now runs a private allergy clinic for children and adults (www.drhelenallergy.co.uk) which provides virtual and face to face allergy consultations.Helen was the previous chair for the primary care group of British Society of Allergy and is now a trustee for the Anaphylaxis UK Charity and Chair of their Clinical and Scientific panel.Visit Dr Helen Allergy websiteConnect with Dr Helen Evand-Howell on InstagramFind out more about the work of Allergy UKFind out more about the work of Anaphylaxis UK Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

In this week's podcast  we talk about the challenges of building a career in the complex modern world of structural engineering.My guest today is Claire Gott, Head of Structures at global consultancy WSP - an engineer whose work has helped shape some of the most ambitious and high-profile structures in the UK and beyond but who has also devoted large parts of her career to date helping and encouraging others to join and navigate the profession. I first met Claire back in 2011 when, just out of Southampton University, she won the New Civil Engineer Graduate of the Year Award. She was hugely impressive then, and she continues to be today in a senior leadership role at WSP that puts her at the heart of designing many of the buildings and infrastructure that define our cities and communities.Major projects such as 40 Leadenhall, a landmark commercial tower in the City of London that's redefining how we think about wellbeing, heritage reuse and sustainability; the visionary Eden Project North in Morecambe, a regenerative design project pushing boundaries on biodiversity, embodied carbon and community engagement; London Bridge Station refurbishment, Paddington Square and of course a rake of structures on the London the Birmingham HS2 project.And I imagine that she will be turning her hand to the newly approved 1 Undershaft, and it's clear her influence spans some of the UK's most complex and high-profile developments.But as we will explore, Claire's impact extends far beyond the drawing board. A powerful advocate for diversity in engineering, she is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a mentor with the Circle Partnership, and a visible role model for women in STEM. And she remains hugely active in Cameroon Catalyst, the charity she co-founded at university focused on sustainable development in rural Africa.So how do you build such a rounded and complex career like this? Overcoming the technical and cultural challenges to lead projects that build not just for performance, but great places for people and the planet. ResourcesClaire Gott Linked InWSP websiteCameroon CatalystCreating the LEGO Bridge: A Civil Engineering ChallengeICE Connects40 LeadenhallEden North

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we're learning all about rocket science! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—beginning with a breakthrough in a decades-old mystery involving ginger cats, finally solved earlier this week. Then, we head to a UK zoo to celebrate the birth of two incredibly rare baby lemurs. And finally, Dan is joined by Mark Owen from the Angling Trust to dive into a serious issue: why river levels across the UK are so low this spring—and what that could mean for your water supply. Then, we answer your questions! Karis wants to know: What's the difference between petrol and diesel and Dr. Matilda Brindle from the University of Oxford answers Lily’s question: Were humans once monkeys? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Blue Poison Dart Frog In Battle of the Sciences, rocket scientist, Dr. Minkwan Kim from Southampton University, joins Dan to explain how we get to space! What do we learn about? · The mystery behind ginger cats · The difference between petrol and diesel · Were humans once monkeys?· The deadly Bue Poison Dart Frog· And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore how we get to space! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Phil Williams is Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, where he taught from January 1990 to April 2022.  In the first part of his career, at Aberdeen University, Southampton University, and Chatham House, he wrote books on Crisis Management, The Senate and US Troops in Europe, During the last 30 years his research has focused primarily on transnational organized crime, His most recent book is “The Mediterranean Connection: Criminal Networks and Illicit Economies in North Africa.” Aspects of criminal networks usually include the smugglers' toolkit: concealment, deception, circumvention and facilitation   North Africa itself can be understood as a space of flows – primarily south to north, but also north-south (hazardous waste) and horizonal flows, cannabis from Morocco moves Eastwards while counterfeit cigarettes move from Dubai to the Atlantic and through Algeria into Europe.    Some international assistance is provided by Interpol and the United Nations agencies to counteract this.

Today's guest is a retired athlete who competed internationally for Great Britain and England.During his career he won medals at the Olympics, World Championships, and European Championships.He was given an MBE in 1992 for services to athletics and was given an honorary degree at Southampton University in 1995.Today, he is now partner of BackleyBlack ltd, which is a performance based training company that combines the experience of two of Great Britain's finest Olympic athletes with the simple goal 'To transfer Olympic performance into the workplace'.He is also an ambassador for eXp and has been working with agents up and down the country in recent years.If you are looking to understand more about how to implement an Olympic mindset into your estate agency business and learn from someone who has achieved incredible results in their expert field, you do not want to miss this conversation.

In today's podcast we explore the role that academia and research can and must play in transforming infrastructure into the modern, joined up, innovative sector needed to deliver a sustainable future for communities.My guest is Jeni Giambona, Associate Dean of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise at the University of Southampton Business School, where she is also a Professor and a Member of the Centre for Resilient Socio-Technical Systems. More on that later. But full alumni disclosure – it is 30 years since I started my own undergrad course in Civil Engineering at Southampton University – fond if distant memories even if I'm not sure anyone there really remembers my particular academic contribution!Operating at a slight higher academic level, Jeni has worked in the higher education world and been involved at the sharp end of research for around two decades and specialises in Knowledge exchange and dissemination, engagement and systems thinking.It is fair to say that driving and investing in innovation remains key to boosting the infrastructure sector's productivity and the outcomes - setting up projects and our approach to the delivery of asset management in new and better ways.That means embracing a systems approach; really doubling down on the need for collaboration and supply chain engagement; and of course investing in new data and digital technologies to help us to truly understand how infrastructure works.All of which is firmly on Jeni's research and teaching agenda at Southampton as she attempts to infect the sector with her passion and enthusiasm for change and pursuit of better outcomes – let's hear more. ResourcesUniversity of Southampton Business SchoolSystems Thinking and Leadership Development Executive EducationLeaders and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence programmeNew Forest Business PartnershipUK Higher Education and Transnational Education MissionThe Newfoundland breed

There are lots of common beliefs about intelligent people: they don't give in to laziness, have a perfect memory, and don't use obscenities. However, research shows that a high IQ is often associated with quite unexpected habits and peculiarities. Did you know that laziness is actually a sign of high intelligence? Other videos you might like: Are You Smart Enough For Your Age?    • Are You Smart Enough For Your Age?   10 Exercises That'll Make You Smarter In a Week    • 10 Exercises That'll Make You Smarter...   9 Riddles Only People with High IQ Can Solve    • 9 Riddles Only People with High IQ Ca...   TIMESTAMPS: You forget about trifles 0:55 You occasionally swear 1:40 You trust people 2:10 You don't like red meat 2:43 You're good at giving ideas 3:13 You're prone to be lazy 3:49 You have a cat 4:18 You sleep little 4:58 Bonus that might help you feel much better about yourself 5:30 SUMMARY: A perfect memory has always been a sign of cleverness, but the latest research shows it's forgetfulness that actually points at a high level of intellect. More and more studies prove that people who swear often have a much wider vocabulary, which is a sign of a high IQ. Talented people are believed not to trust anyone. However, scientists proved that intelligent individuals are more trusting. Recent polls at Southampton University have shown a curious fact: people with a high IQ prefer poultry meat, fish, and vegetables over red meat. More often than not, people with a high IQ are capable of thinking up alternative solutions but not using them in life. One experiment showed that people with a high IQ are likely to get buried in thought and be less active, while ordinary individuals are bored more often and try to fill up their schedule. Some studies at Carroll University in Waukesha show that people who prefer cats are calmer, more sensitive, and have a higher IQ, while dog lovers are more active, open to others, and are used to obeying the rules. Intelligent people tend to stay up late, which results, more often than not, in them sleeping little. They have to wake up early in the morning to go to work or school. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz For copyright matters please contact us at: welcome@brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do motion analysis and musculoskeletal modeling relate to the treatment of spinal disorders? What are the most cutting-edge methods of addressing back and neck pain? Dr. Alan Breen is an Emeritus Professor at the Health Sciences University Bournemouth and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University, joins the podcast to share his fascinating insights… Dr. Bree obtained his Ph.D. from Southampton University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Since then, he has used his image processing and fluoroscopic imaging skills to measure real-time vertebral movement.  Over the years, Dr. Breen has not only contributed to government reports and national guidelines on back pain but also published countless research papers that have been instrumental in establishing the profession. The best part is, his work has practical applications – making a real difference in the field of musculoskeletal care. Jump in to discover:  What intervertebral motion analysis is, and how it relates to the treatment of spinal disorders.  How computer imaging impacts our understanding of vertebrae movement. Why theoretical testing is so important in the development of new medical treatments.  Don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into Dr. Breen's latest research. Click here to follow along and stay updated on his groundbreaking work. Additional Useful Links: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2012/802350 https://tinyurl.com/mpktsa5d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVAfyk3QGs https://tinyurl.com/2ft4sevd Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In today's episode, we connect with Dr. Alan Breen to discuss motion analysis and musculoskeletal modeling and how they relate to the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Breen is an Emeritus Professor at the Health Sciences University Bournemouth and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University. With a Ph.D. from Southampton University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Dr. Breen has pioneered groundbreaking methods in using image processing and fluoroscopic imaging to measure vertebral movement in real time – with direct applications in the treatment of spinal disorders…  Tune in to discover: What attracted Dr. Breen to the musculoskeletal field. Why people research intervertebral motion analysis. The role that computer imaging plays in better understanding vertebrae movement. What technology rating levels are, and how they determine marketplace regulations. Ready to dive into this intriguing conversation? Tune in as we explore how Dr. Breen's innovative work is shaping the future of spinal health! You can follow along with Dr. Breen's latest research by clicking here. Additional Useful Links: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2012/802350 https://tinyurl.com/mpktsa5d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVAfyk3QGs https://tinyurl.com/2ft4sevd Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Host: Tracy Shuchart for MicDropMarketsGuests: Velina Tchakarova and Pyotr KurzinVelina Tchakarova-Founder of FACEWith over two decades of professional experience and academic background in security and defense, Velina Tchakarova is an expert in the field of geopolitics. As the former Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) in Vienna, Austria, Velina has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in analyzing the geopolitical landscape and its impact on businesses and organizations.Currently serving as an instructor at the Real-World Risk Institute, a member of the Strategic and Security Policy Advisory Board of the Science Commission at the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense, and a peer board member of the Austrian publication Defence Horizon JournalAt FACE, Velina Tchakarova utilizes her extensive network of experts and real-world experience to offer customized solutions for clients to navigate the geopolitical landscape and make informed decisions. Pyotr Kurzin Pyotr is a geopolitical and international policy professor with experience at the International Crisis Group, UN and World Bank. He obtained his BSc in Population Sciences & Geography from Southampton University and MA in Strategic Studies & International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.He is also the host of the popular podcast: The Global Gambit DISCLAIMER: This material is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell / long or short any securities, commodities, or any related financial instruments. Please contact a licensed professional before making any investment or trading decisions

In the aftermath of the 2024 General Election, we are taking deep dives into the results in each of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom to try and understand more about the peoples and priorities of each part of the union. England, of course, barely featured in the campaigns, the manifestos, or indeed in the statements and portfolios from its new government. With Britain and England being largely synonymous for many political parties and campaigners, its presence is mostly implied with or inferred from euphemisms such as 'the country' even when specific policies being discussed are decided by the Westminster Parliament for England alone. The only real mention came thanks to a successful run to the Euro 2024 Final (Rishi Sunak take note!). So to take a look at the way England voted, how its new government plans to respond to its challenges, and to discuss the patchwork of regional devolution that now defines England differently to the other home nations is John Denham, Professorial Fellow on English Identity and Politics at Southampton University, Director of the English Labour Network, and former Minister in the last Labour UK Government. - John can be found here: https://twitter.com/JYDenham - The Centre for English Identity and Politics: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/centre-for-english-identity-politics - His blog is here: https://www.theoptimisticpatriot.co.uk/ As always, you can find the latest from us @hiraethpod on most social media, including Twitter/X here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) is at the heart of what we do and their annual world conference in London always delivers.  TopMedTalk, the broadcasting arm of EBPOM, is there bringing you conversations and adding to the discussions at the conference. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, NIHR clinical lecturer in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at Southampton University with Joff Lacey, consultant anaesthetist at St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London.

Join Patrick and Ciprian as they welcome back Lajos Hanzo from the University of Southampton. In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of terrestrial and satellite communication links, explore the nuances of Quantum Search Algorithms, and discuss the latest advancements in Quantum Key Distribution. Lajos Hanzo  earned his Doctorate at the Technical University (TU) of Budapest, his Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree at the University of Southampton (2004) and Honorary Doctorate at the University of Edinburgh (2015).  He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Foreign Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences as well as a former Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Press.  Since 1998 he has held the Chair of Telecommunications at Southampton University, UK where he has directed the research of wireless communications and nurtured over 100 doctoral students. He has published widely, including frontier research on paving the way from classical communications to quantum communications.(http://www-mobile.ecs.soton.ac.uk, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lajos_Hanzo)

The UK Medical Freedom Alliance are very pleased to have Dr Sam White as our guest . This is the full unedited version where we explore Sam's successful transition into functional medicine but also his early awakening as the coercive medical interventions experienced in the UK and around the world during the past few years.After completing GP training in 2010, Dr Sam worked as a partner in primary care. He would regularly teach undergraduate medical students from Southampton University. At the weekends he helped run a Palliative Care Hospice in Hampshire, looking after terminally ill patients.After a few years working as a GP he became weary of the ‘tick box' approach to modern medicine and began to research other ways to solve his patients problems. He then discovered the insight of Functional medicine and, having benefited from the results personally, he sought to bring this holistic approach to his patients. His approach is a thorough health assessment that will uncover a holistic understanding of a patient's issues. Such functional treatment allows the body to regain strength, vitality and balance.Dr White spoke out publicly about his serious concerns regarding the governments' response to Covid. These included mandatory masking, PCR testing, the ‘vaccination' roll-out, the experimental nature of the gene-based technology, and lack of informed consent. This accelerated his move away from the NHS.You can find Dr Sam at:https://drsamwhite.com/and also see his contribution to The Cape Byron Lighthouse Declaration athttps://lighthousedeclaration.org/lighthouse-keeper/dr-sam-white/UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and SpotifyWe are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. On screen you will see a QR code which please scan using your mobile device. You can always use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org to access all our material and resources.

Episode 73 - Spinning Climate Crisis into Solution Focused ACTION through 'Climate Fiction' with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

We meet the Paultons Park Penguin vying to be crowned the best in the world, talk to the Air Ambulance about the incredible work they do, it's Lashes Lunch time at Hilton Utilita Bowl and find out about Southampton University sport in the community. Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks Zoe & Tom x

A wonderful and thought-provoking voyage of discovery with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University.  Denise was 'Passed the'Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, Paul Z Jackson. Denise is a luminary in the sustainability sphere and a pioneer in climate change discourse. She is also on the Forbes Official List as 1 of the world's top 68 Climate Leaders & Change Makers.Listen as she reveals the intricacies of her "Green Stories" initiative, a narrative alchemy that spins the climate crisis into compelling fiction. We pivot from discussing her groundbreaking novel, "Habitat Man," to the resonating impact of her family tapestry on her bold approach to life and academia. Brace yourself for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is heartwarming.As we wend through Denise's life story, the rich fabric of her experiences unfolds, revealing the imprints of her fearless German mother, her contrarian English father, and the personal growth spurred by early loss. Her tales weave through the halls of university, touching on the expansion of horizons and how these moments cemented her fearless spirit. Add to this the contrasting personalities of her emotionally perceptive son and her brutally honest brother, and you have a narrative that's as multifaceted as it is deeply human.Closing our session, Denise and I spotlight the transformative power of storytelling, tipping our hats to fellow climate change harbingers like Steve Willis and Jack Klaff. These creators are using their talents to shine a light on environmental issues, inspiring change one story at a time. Join us as we traverse the emotional landscapes of family, the art of ethical writing, the Cuban ethos, and how personal passions shape our worldviews, leaving you with a bountiful harvest of inspiration and a fresh lens on the potential of stories to drive real-world impact & change.You can also watch/listen to Denises's episode here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/denisebadenMore useful links: https://www.dabaden.com/https://www.greenstories.org.uk/(2) Denise Baden | LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/denise-baden-3742793https://twitter.com/DABadenauthorGreen Stories Projecthttps://habitatpress.com/https://twitter.com/GreenstoriesUKhttps://instagram.com/greenstoriessotonTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Embark on an intimate exploration of the transformative power of accessibility with Nadia Törnroos, a beacon of change in the tech industry. Nadia, a seasoned software engineer and accessibility specialist, recounts her personal voyage from academia under Professor Mike Walt at Southampton University to pioneering an accessibility revolution at Tietoevry. Her narrative is not just a tale of individual perseverance; it's a blueprint for embedding inclusivity into the fabric of corporate culture. Through her eyes, we witness the uphill battle to locate allies within a sprawling enterprise and the tireless effort to ensure that the digital world is open to all, regardless of ability.The conversation then turns to a broader canvas, painting the critical importance of inclusive design and the pivotal role of organizational leaders in championing this cause. It's a candid discussion about aligning the principles of Diversity and Inclusion with the practical goals of accessibility, all while navigating the social nuances that can make or break these initiatives. As Nadia shares her insights, we also celebrate the unsung heroes contributing to a more open society, urging everyone to rally together in this endeavor. This episode is an ode to those who dare to redefine the limits of technology and society, inspiring a collective march toward a world where no one is left behind.Support the showFollow axschat on social mediaTwitter:https://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruhLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

Welcome to the last episode of this season of the podcast. This is the one with all the claims. Élaina grapples with three themes that have emerged during this phase in the Massively Disabled journey and muses on what will come next. She is joined by Professor Nisreen Alwan, of Southampton University, and Christina Cortez, two people with lived experience of long COVID. Texts mentioned in the episode: My Cruel Teacher - Long COVID by Nisreen Alwan Body Politic Summa Contra Gentiles, Book 4, Chapter 4, translated by Rickaby, by Thomas AquinasChronic Illness, Slowness, and the Time of Writing by Mel Y. Chen, in Crip Authorship, pp. 33-37 Full transcripts and references are available at www.massivelydisabled.com Please rate and review Massively Disabled on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This helps other people find the show. You can follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @massdisabledpod Hosting, producing, and editing is done by Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril Music is by Morgan Kluck-Keil This podcast is made with the support of the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society, Usher Institute, at the University of Edinburgh.

In this episode of ByteSized RSE I talk about Django, a Python based web development framework that was developed in the mid 2000s. My guests are Tom Couch from the University College London and Max Albert from Southampton University.Links:https://www.djangoproject.com the entry point for Django with tutorials and referenceshttps://www.dj4e.com Django for you tutorial sitehttps://www.feldroy.com/books/two-scoops-of-django-3-x the Book Two Scoops of Django by David Greenfeld https://pydanny.blogspot.com and here is his bloghttps://2024.djangocon.eu If you want to go to a Django conference - here is one...https://django-crispy-forms.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Crispy forms in Djangohttps://cookiecutter-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Cookie Cutter Djangohttps://medium.com/@devsumitg/how-to-connect-reactjs-django-framework-c5ba268cb8be an article how to connect ReactJS with DjangoTriviahttps://www.holovaty.com Adrian Holovaty gave Django the name - apart from an engineer he is also a talented musicianhttps://www.quora.com/What-is-the-history-of-the-Django-web-framework-Why-has-it-been-described-as-developed-in-a-newsroom/answer/Simon-Willison an interview with Simon Willison on how Django got createdhttps://simonwillison.net Simon is co-creator of Django https://web.archive.org/web/20140716123229/https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/committers/ a brief history of the first Django committershttps://archive.org/details/django-reinhardt/107-django_reinhardt-djangos_blues.mp3 The MP3 file of the music played in the episode. 1947, Django Blues by Django Reinhardt Byte-sized RSE is presented in collaboration with the UNIVERSE-HPC project.Support the showThank you for listening and your ongoing support. It means the world to us! Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/codeforthought Get in touch: Email mailto:code4thought@proton.me UK RSE Slack (ukrse.slack.com): @code4thought or @piddie US RSE Slack (usrse.slack.com): @Peter Schmidt Mastadon: https://fosstodon.org/@code4thought or @code4thought@fosstodon.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pweschmidt/ (personal Profile)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codeforthought/ (Code for Thought Profile) This podcast is licensed under the Creative Commons Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked personal carbon allowances with  Prof Denise Baden from Southampton University and Associate Prof Tina Fawcett from Oxford University.Episode highlights:Carbon Allowances: Denise and Tina explained why such a system, could be a key player in our fight against climate change.Incentivizing Low Carbon Choices: We explored the potential of creating economies of scale for low carbon products. Fairness and Implementation: While there are hurdles, the potential benefits in terms of encouraging sustainable choices can't be overlooked.Key Takeaways:Historical Parallels: Comparisons to the EU ETS scheme demonstrate that, persistence could result in tangible benefits. Net-Zero Transition Tool: If successful, this scheme could exist for about 20 years or so, guiding us towards net-zero and then retiring once we get there.The Struggle of Vested Interests: However, high-carbon lifestyle enthusiasts might not welcome this change with open arms.Here are Denise and Tina's links:Tina's explanatory YouTube videoDenise's dabaden.com andGreenStories.org.ukThe video version of this episode is at https://youtu.be/lNmKQCQi7hkAnd as ever, stay Climate Confident!All Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Christophe Kottelat Andreas Werner Richard Delevan Anton Chupilko Devaang Bhatt Stephen Carroll William Brent And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna JuniperThanks for listening, and remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!

Si and Desi are joined by Professor Sarah Morris, Digital Forensics Academic and Practitioner, to talk about DFIR at Southampton University, and Sarah's innovative approach to lecturing.  They explore a range of topics, from electronic storage detection using robots, to strength-testing Faraday bags. They also venture into the realm of forensics in unexpected places, like unravelling mysteries hidden within a washing machine. Plus, Sarah offers a rare insider's perspective on the biometrics and forensics ethics group, an advisory non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office.

Ian is joined by Malcolm Cook, Associate Professor at Southampton University to discuss British animated films between 1904 and 1925. From its roots in music hall and newspapers to traditional cartoon characters via wartime propaganda. We discuss craft, technique and message and discover that these hundred year old films are still as relevant and groundbreaking now as they were then. Watch the films in these places https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zQSDWo9LoM&ab_channel=BritishPath%C3%A9 Political Favourites (1904), a lightning cartoon by Walter Booth https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-animated-cotton-1909-online Animated Cotton (1909) by Walter Booth, an early trick film that is connected to his lightning cartoon background https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-bully-boy-1914-online Bully Boy (1914) by Lancelot Speed, a typical example of WW1 British animation https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-john-bulls-sketch-book-1915-online John Bull's Sketch Book (1915) by Dudley Buxton, another of the running WW1 series https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/0635 Adventures of Wee Rob Roy (1916) I believe you're in Scotland, so I include this for some regional inclusivity! https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-agitated-adverts-1917-online Agitated Adverts (1917) by Anson Dyer, another key figure in British animation https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-the-six-armed-image-1921-online Pip, Squeak and Wilfred episode by Lancelot Speed, showing the shift to animal character series in the 1920s https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-bonzolino-or-bonzo-broadcasted-1925-online Bonzolino or Bonzo Broadcasted (1925) an entry from the popular Bonzo series by George Studdy (Adrian Brunel wrote multiple episodes for this series) https://www.youtube.com/@britishpathe/search?query=jerry%20the%20tyke The Jerry the Troublesome Tyke series (1925-6) made by Sid GriffithThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5639429/advertisement

An ocean expert believes the missing Titan submersible may have become snared on part of the Titanic's wreckage. The tourist submersible is still missing with five onboard since Monday, when the vessel lost connection on it's dive to the wreck of the Titanic. The area of the Atlantic Ocean they're looking in is extremely remote, 900 miles off America's East Coast and about 370 miles off Newfoundland in Canada. The Boston Coastguard is now responsible for the critical search mission, and it'll be a race against time as the vessel's oxygen supplies are set to run out by Friday morning. Southampton University's Oceanography professor Dr Simon Boxall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Climate Question gets lots of emails from listeners asking what they can do about climate change. Is it morally justifiable to fly for leisure? Which type of fish is most sustainable? And how can I use my career or free time to help the planet? In this programme a panel of experts answer your questions and run through some of the most effective things you can do to make a difference, wherever you are in the world. Presenter Graihagh Jackson is joined by: Alice Brock, Phd researcher at Southampton University who specialises in personal carbon budgets Disha Ravi, climate activist with Fridays for Future India Tambe Honourine Enow, Founder of the Africa Climate and Environment Foundation If you have a question about climate change that you'd like us to answer, or a comment – please email them to theclimatequestion@bbc.com Producer: Sophie Eastaugh Researcher: Matt Toulson Series Producer: Alex Lewis Editor: China Collins Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford and Sophie Hill

The world's first octopus farm is being planned by a Spanish seafood multinational. The intelligent creatures are difficult to rear in captivity, but numerous companies around the world have been trying and Nueva Pescanova has announced it's close to making an octopus farm a reality. Scientists and animal welfare groups have objected to the plans. Nueva Pescanova says the company's priority is to guarantee animal welfare by applying to the cultivation process the conditions of the species in the wild. Ruth Alexander finds out more about both sides of the debate with the BBC's Environment and Rural Affairs correspondent, Claire Marshall, who has been closely following the story from the beginning. She speaks to Dr Heather Browning, Lecturer in Philosophy at Southampton University in the UK and former zoo-keeper, about the capacity of octopuses to experience feelings; and how we form our opinions about what we should and shouldn't farm. And she finds out why octopus is central to Japanese cuisine with food writer and host of Japan Eats! podcast, Akiko Katayama. Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup. (Image: an octopus with curling tentacles. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)

What are the prospects for the man about to be crowned? As Charles formally receives the insignia of the monarch and the blessing of the church, how long can a thousand year-old principle of hereditary succession be sustained? Is Britain still not ready to elect the man or woman who is head of state? Or is continuity itself a measure of national maturity? And would we really prefer to have a ceremonial president who would likely be - on present form - a footballer or a reality TV star? Alice Hunt, associate professor of history at Southampton University, gives Phil and Roger guidance from the the time England did become a republic in 1649, and some thoughts about our monarchical future.This episode is supported by Wigmore Associates, who provide portfolio management services on both a discretionary and advisory basis, together with pension, tax planning and inheritance tax advice to Individuals, Trusts, Pension Schemes, Family Offices, and Charities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authentic Expression Creators Club PatreonRegistration Link: https://events.patreon.com/authenticexpressioncreatorsCreate a Patreon: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002958403-Start-my-creator-page-on-Patreon My Original Text:An incubation zone to support birthing ideas into the world which are not palatable in your main Patreon zone - as you need your Patreons to stay present or you don't feel like suffering the projections fallout, or criticism such ideas bring out in others. You hold back from expressing your ideas as others want to commercialise them.You struggle to express your deep knowing.Your ideas are your soul on the page. Your creativity is a rarely seen glimpse into your soul. You create to provide solutions to the challenges you see for humanity. Your creativity has a greater purpose than you. You don't wish to be ‘seen' for the changes you can make towards a better humanity. The exposure of yourself is not what drives you but working towards a better humanity. You provide the answers in your creative work. You are focused on your truth. If you feel like this - this group is for you. You have never belonged in the world. You have seen so many conditions and games. What others conform to belong. You feel like your truth exposes an ugliness in others. The shadows, dark motivation, the unconscious of Jung's work, or the demons. I wrote a whole book called bringing out the ugly! Some Quotes which may speak to you;“If we want a better world, we have to make it ourselves.”Alice Walker, Taking The Arrow Out Of The Heart.“Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” Khalil Gibran“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth” Gautama Buddha.“The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell you Don't go back to sleep! You must ask for what you really want. Don't go back to sleep! People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch, The door is round and open. Don't go back to sleep!” Rumi “I'm not interested in how people move, but what moves them. “Pina Bausch“Everything must come from the heart, must be lived.”Pina Bausch“The things we discover for ourselves are the most important.”Pina Bausch“Every story I create, creates me. I write to create myself.” Octavia E. Butler“I wanted to write a novel that would make others feel the history: the pain and fear that black people have had to live through in order to endure. “Octavia E. Butler“I don't belong on earth, my soul is from the stars. I'm visiting this planet for a while so i can help people listen to their hearts.” Nikki roweAim: We are only as good as our creative process. You feel physically better when you transmute your ideas into creative projects. But suffer projection for them and their impacts on others. You feel misunderstood, for your difference of view - framing - where you see the world from. This group is about promoting creative well-being within this expression. Finding your way to this group:You may identify with some of these labels as you search for your belonging - INFJ, INTJ, ISFJ, Personality Disorder, Hypersensitive, Highly sensitive person, empath, Starseed, alien.What others might call you; Visionary, pioneering, unique, dreamer, idealist, warrior, wizard, weird.Can you imagine collaborating with truly like-minded beings that have got your sensitivities at a soul level supporting your truth to be in the world? Open to all expressions of creativity, ages, backgrounds, and locations - there are no limits.my bioAfter receiving a first-class honours degree in Marine Science at NUI, Galway and completing a PhD in Physical Oceanography at Southampton University in the UK, Naoisé O'Reilly returned to Ireland and founded and directed an alternative school.Through her quirky, open-ended and wholly unapologetic podcast, Purple Psychology, musings and raw non-fiction work that covers personal and cultural topics and frequently displays the dyslexic mind, Naoisé invites those who read her writings to enter a new world of possibility that begins by looking through a magical mirror that reflects hidden emotions, dreams and our ambiguously mysterious, yet eternally beautiful inner landscape.

We're back. After a break of what feels like years, but may only be about five months, we're reinvigorated and ready to beguile our audience with more Hidden Wiltshire nonsense. Towards the end of 2022 Glyn and Paul had reached burn out after 41 episodes. We needed a break to think about what to do and where to go next, whilst sticking firmly to Wiltshire. Whilst we were away from the podcast we continued to pepper the Facebook page and website with blogs. But if we're honest our survival was mainly due to the new member of the Hidden Wiltshire family – Elaine Perkins. Elaine has been posting blogs for some time now and has brought fresh impetus to what we do. But we weren't going to let her get away with just that! So, please welcome Elaine to the podcast. This is her first and she took to it like a duck to water.  We had planned to record this episode on location at Morgan's Hill to the north of Devizes. But with winds of 60mph and heavy rain forecast we decided the top of a hill was not the most sensible place to be! As it was, despite being ensconced in a spare bedroom at home, Paul still sounds like he was recording in a wind tunnel.  As usual we began this episode by looking back at what we've been doing since the previous episode. And since that was in November 2022 the answer is - quite a lot. So we had a not so quick run through the blogs. You'll find links to them below.  Firstly, Elaine revisited Vernditch Chase in an effort to find the mythical Kitt's Grave (spoiler alert – she failed). Different maps show the grave in different places so is it any wonder it is so difficult to find? Folklore says it is the grave of a young woman who killed herself and, as was the custom, was buried on the parish boundary at a junction of tracks. Others say that it is a prehistoric long barrow, and one person at least claims to have found it in the adjacent wood. Will you find it?  Next Elaine wrote about her visit to Great Durnford and Ogbury Camp, an Iron Age univallate hill fort south west of Amesbury located above the Woodford Valley. The manor of Great Durford has existed since the 11th century and whilst in the village church Elaine believes she may have found evidence of a 16th century murder!  Then Elaine ventured to Clarendon Palace and the forest, which she visited shortly after Storm Eunice. A hunting ground for Saxon and later Norman kings, it would once have formed part of a much larger area of forest but it is now little more than a wood.  Next it was Paul's turn and in February he returned to Fisherton de la Mare for the first time in nearly 30 years, where he met the current owners of a house he so very nearly bought all those years ago. From here, it was a walk across the flood plain of the Wylye River, along the road then up to the small National Nature Reserve of Wylye Down.  During Valentine's week Elaine decided on a walk to Lover, Bohemia and Paradise all in one day! Lover is famous for its Valentine's Day stamps that can be bought and posted from the village for those of a romantic disposition. It transpires that Paradise was misnamed, it being a wood plastered with “Private” signs.  Then Paul (together with his trusted walking buddy Stu) undertook what turned into an epic walk taking in West Lavington, Market Lavington and the Wessex Ridgeway. In heavy snow it felt like an arctic expedition. Plans to visit the churches in both villages were thwarted as they were both locked. Which is a shame as All Saint's Church in West Lavington contains a stunning engraved window, the work of Simon Whistler nephew of the artist Rex Whistler. It can though be seen from the A360 below as you sit in queues of traffic trying to squeeze through the narrow bends to the south of the village.  Finally, Paul did the relatively short George Herbert Walk in Salisbury, following in the footsteps of poet, rector, writer and musician George Herbert who, in the early 1630s, walked twice a week from his parish in Bemerton to Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral. Modern development means it is impossible to follow what was his likely route precisely but on a warm dry day this is a delightful walk across the water meadows by the Nadder.  Eventually we got on to the main subject of this episode of the podcast. Glyn, Elaine and Paul wrote a joint blog about some of their favourite Wiltshire nature reserves. It was neatly divided up according to the volunteering that three of us do.   Paul is a volunteer for Natural England who are responsible for six National Nature Reserves in Wiltshire. Paul focused on his three favourites, all of which he has worked at as part of his volunteering duties – Pewsey Downs, Prescombe Down and Parsonage Down.  Glyn is a volunteer at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust who have nearly 40 reserves in the county. Glyn does livestock checks for them at Dunscombe Buttom but in the podcast (and in the blog) he focuses on Morgan's Hill, Blakehill Farm and Stoke Common Meadows.  Finally, Elaine takes a look at Wiltshire's two RSPB reserves - Winterbourne Downs and Franchises Wood. Elaine is a volunteer at the beautiful Winterbourne Downs reserve outside Newton Tony and is also helping a PhD student at Southampton University who is doing a thesis about chalk streams. This involves Elaine visiting the River Bourne, a winterbourne that flows through Winterbourne Downs and Newton Tony, on a regular basis. Francises Wood is a relatively new and small reserve close to the New Forest.  Then on to the wrap up for this episode:  There are one or two copies of the first Hidden Wiltshire book together with a few more of the second book on the website.  Thanks as always go to Steve Dixon for the music. As usual the piece at the beginning and the end of the podcast is called “The Holloway”, whilst the piece in the middle is a new one from Steve entitled “Wansdyke”. Because of course we had planned to record this episode on a hill looking down on Wansdyke!  Links:  Elaine's blog about Kitt's Grave can be found here Searching for Kitt's Grave Revisited  Elaine's blog about Great Durnford and Ogbury Camp can be found here Great Durnford, Ogbury and the Flood  Elaine's blog about Clarendon Palace is here Clarendon Place After Storm Eunice  Paul's return to a French outpost in Wiltshire (it isn't) can be found here A French Enclave in Wiltshire?  Elaine's search for romanticism during Valentine's week can be found here Lover, Bohemia and Paradise  You can read about Paul's arctic adventure on Salisbury Plain here The Lavingtons and the Wessex Ridgeway  And finally, Paul's attempt to retrace the steps of George Herbert can be found here George Herbert Walk  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you can contact them here Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Volunteering  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the RSPB you can contact them here RSPB Volunteering  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Natural England they tend to do it on a reserve by reserve basis so we'd suggest contacting Paul via the Hidden Wiltshire Contact page on our website at Hidden Wiltshire Contact Us  Glyn's photographs can be seen  on his Instagram feed @coy_cloud He is also very active on Twitter where his username is @Glyndle  Paul's photography can be found on his website at Paul Timlett Photography and on Instagram at @tragicyclist  Steve Dixon's sound art can be found on Soundcloud where his username is River and Rail Steve Dixon River and Rail. His photographs can be found on Instagram at @stevedixon_creative and his graphic design business website is at Steve Dixon Creative  And finally you'll find the Hidden Wiltshire online shop here Hidden Wiltshire Shop and a link to Glyn's blog about the latest book and how to purchase a copy here Hidden Wiltshire from near and far

A Conversation between Divya Singh  (Unity 101) and Ravi Parmar. The Journey Project is a Heritage Lottery funded project undertaken by Unity`101, intended to show the motivation, changes and the experiences  of people that have travelled from around the world to make Hampshire their home. Consisting of Oral History Testimonies, information and other conversations that tell the stories of a changing Southampton and Hampshire.Thanks to the work of volunteers and a small staff team a resource will be created that will be held in Southampton Archives as a record afd resource for people in the future.

In the early sixteenth century, some of the world's most famous works of art were being created, many of them in Florence and Rome. In this episode, the acclaimed art historian James Hall takes us back to 1504, just as Michelangelo was finishing his monumental statue of David, the first of its size in the modern era. His great rival, Leonardo da Vinci, also in Florence at this time, was on the committee to decide where the statue should be placed. The original idea of hoisting it hundreds of feet into the air to the top of the cathedral was sensibly shelved, and discussions got underway to find a less complicated location. For more about this episode, as ever, visit our website: tttpodcast.com. James Hall is a research Professor at Southampton University and has published widely on an eclectic range of art history subjects. His stunningly illustrated new book The Artist's Studio, A Cultural History is available now. Show notes Scene One: 1504. Michelangelo completes his monumental sculpture of David. Scene Two: 1504. Leonardo da Vinci sits on a committee to decide where to locate the marble David. He and Michelangelo bump into each other in the street and have an argument about Dante. Scene Three: 1504. Leonardo and Michelangelo are commissioned to paint large battle murals in the Great Council Hall of Florence. They are given separate workplaces but never finish the commissions. Memento: Michelangelo's bronze life-sized statue of David which disappeared sometime after 1504. People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: James Hall Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Ace Cultural Tours Theme music: ‘Love Token' from the album ‘This Is Us' By Slava and Leonard Grigoryan Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ See where 1504 BC fits on our Timeline

In this episode we interview two of the authors of a recent paper, Diagnosis and management of severe congenital protein C deficiency (SCPCD): Communication from the SSC of the ISTH, Dr Maha Othman and Dr Leonardo Brandao on this paper from the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2022;20:1735–1743. Severe congenital protein C deficiency (SCPCD) is rare and there is currently substantial variation in the management of this condition. A joint project by three Scientific and Standardization Committees of the ISTH was developed to review the current evidence and help guide on diagnosis and management of SCPCD.About our guests:Dr. Maha Othman is a clinical pathologist/hematologist with specialized training in haemostasis laboratory testing and molecular genetics of bleeding disorders. She obtained her medical degree and MSc in Clinical Pathology in Mansoura University in Egypt. She then completed her PhD in Pathology from Southampton University, UK. After this, she pursued post-doctoral research training in molecular genetics of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease with Dr. David Lillicrap, at Queen's University, Canada. Dr. Othman is currently a full Professor at the School of Medicine, Queen's University and at St Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario. Her research interests include the clinical and molecular aspects of von Willebrand disease and platelet disorders particularly PT-VWD, and thromboelastography assessment of coagulopathies in women, pregnancy and cancer. She has more than 100 research papers and her research is recognized internationally. She is an editor for Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis and Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis Journals. She is a reviewer for a number of Haemostasis journals and a member of several scientific organizing committees on women's health, and advisory boards for international haemostasis conferences. She is the previous Chairman of the Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) on Women's Health Issues in Thrombosis and Haemostasis of the ISTH and currently CO-Chair on the SSC for DIC. She is a passionate educator and mentor and an advocate for rare bleeding disorders and bleeding and clotting disorders in women.Dr. Leonardo Brandão  is a native Brazilian who joined the staff at The Hospital for Sick Children in 2004. Since 2019, he has been the Thrombosis Program director. He obtained his medical degree at the University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine (FMUSP) before moving to North America, where he completed his post-graduate training (Paediatrics Residency at Emory University, Atlanta/GA, Paediatric Haematology/Oncology fellowship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis/TN, and a second fellowship in Paediatric Coagulation at Weill Cornell University, New York/NY). After finishing his training, he moved to Canada to focus on the field of paediatric thrombosis at SickKids. He is the past-chair of the thrombosis committee for the Canadian Pediatric Thrombosis Hemostasis Network (CPTHN), past-Canadian representative-elect for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS), past-member of the first paediatric venous thromboembolism panel for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), past-co-chair of the paediatric thrombosis subcommittee for the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH), and a member of Thrombosis Canada. Links:Thrombosis Canada Clinical Guide:Support the showhttps://thrombosiscanada.caTake a look at our healthcare professional and patient resources, videos and publications on thrombosis from the expert members of Thrombosis Canada

Louise Wasilewski is CEO and co-founder of Acivilate, a social enterprise providing rehabilitation software to justice, health, and human services agencies. Pokket helps justice agencies work with human services agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable people by empowering them to help themselves and find the support services they need. Wasilewski has spent twenty-five years in technology innovation. Wasilewski is a member of the Metro Atlanta Reentry Coalition, the Greater Gwinnett Reentry Alliance, and the National Criminal Justice Association. She has spoken at the American Correctional Association and the American Probation and Parole Association on the use of technology in correctional reentry settings and was published in Policy and Practice, the magazine for Health and Human Services professionals. She is passionate about improving criminal justice outcomes because it is an issue that has affected her family. Ms. Wasilewski holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering from Southampton University and an MBA from Emory University. She holds five patents. Chat Highlights Touch on why you founded Acivilate in 2014 and the problems you set out to solve in the criminal justice system with your technology solution. What has been your proudest accomplishment over these last 7 years?  How has an unexpected introduction and relationship caused you to rethink your baseline business strategy and make some big changes to your plan recently? Given this experience, what have you learned about focusing on collective impact versus entirely owning credit for successful outcomes as a leader? The importance of open-mindedness from the perspective of a founder and leader. Get In TouchFollow Louise Wasilewski on LinkedIn and visit Acivilate.com to learn more.   About Our SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Inspiredu, a nonprofit organization that's bridging the digital divide by putting technology into the hands of underserved Atlanta communities. The need for technology devices and access has accelerated due to the pandemic and Inspiredu makes a positive impact on helping marginalized learners. Through its partners and supporters like you, they help students flourish into 21st-century scholars. Learn how you can support their mission at iuatl.org.Follow Inspiredu on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers at MIT have made significant steps toward creating robots that could practically and economically assemble nearly anything, including things much larger than themselves, from vehicles to buildings to larger robots. Many objects could be built from tiny identical lightweight pieces e.g. an airplane wing or a racing car, and this latest work is a big step towards a fully autonomous self-replicating robot assembly system. Two of the authors are Professor Neil Gershenfeld, Director of the Centre for Bits and Atoms, and doctoral student Amira Abdel-Rahman, they explain how these robots self-assemble. War of words on Wikipedia. We've reported on the disinformation on the War in Ukraine on Twitter and Facebook, now reporter Shiroma Silva looks at what's happening on Wikipedia. From paid editing, harassment of editors and using multiple online identities to push certain messages, Wikipedia entries are being pushed towards a pro-Kremlin stance. It's not the first time that these coordinated activities have happened. Last year the Wikimedia Foundation banned seven editors linked to a mainland China group for editing articles with the objective of promoting “the aims of China”, potentially threatening the very foundations of Wikipedia. Can AI predict suicide risk? Predicting if someone is at risk of suicide is incredibly difficult and increasingly researchers are attempting to train AI to be able to do this. However with data bias and complex medical histories of patients the AI being developed are not yet reliable. Even if accurate machine learning can be created, will there be services in place for those patients identified as being at high risk of suicide? Much needs to be considered before this type of diagnosis is used in patient care. Joseph Early from Southampton University and Karen Kusuma from the Black Dog Institute at the University of South Wales in Australia explain more. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Ghislaine Boddington. Image: MIT - Swarm Robot Courtesy of the researchers at MIT Studio Manager: Bob Nettles Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz

The first license of its kind has been granted for deep-sea mining. It will be used to run early tests to see whether the seabed could be good place to harvest rare earth materials in the future. These earth minerals are what powers much of our modern technology, and the demand is growing year on year. The license raises ethical questions about whether anyone has ownership over the seabed, and whether we could be disrupting ecosystems under the sea in doing so. We have two experts joining us to discuss the scientific implications. They are marine biologist, Dr Helen Scales and Bramley Murton from the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton University. Also on the programme, we build on last week's discussion about growing opportunities for researchers on the African continent. We look at how programmes of genomic sequencing are offering opportunities for Africa-based researchers, that haven't been available before. We talk to Thilo Kreuger, a PhD student at Curtin University, Western Australia, who's behind the discovery of a whole new species of carnivorous plants. We discuss what it's like fulfilling a lifelong dream to discover more about these spectacular plant species. Crowdscience listener Alix has a burning question - what's actually happening inside the flames of a campfire to make it glow? And why do some materials burn easily, while others refuse to light at all? Why don't some things burn? Alex Lathbridge travels to the Fire Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh to (safely) set various things ablaze. He learns about the fundamentals of fire and why things react differently to heat. He then heads to archives of the Royal Institution of London, to see an invention from the 19th century that can stop a fireball in its tracks: the miner's safety lamp, which saved countless lives. And he speaks to a chemist about the science of flame retardants, and how even though they can make products less flammable, they may also have unintended consequences. (Image: The Metals Company plans to mine the seafloor for these nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The first license of its kind has been granted for deep-sea mining. It will be used to run early tests to see whether the seabed could be good place to harvest rare earth materials in the future. These earth minerals are what powers much of our modern technology, and the demand is growing year on year. The license raises ethical questions about whether anyone has ownership over the seabed, and whether we could be disrupting ecosystems under the sea in doing so. We have two experts joining us to discuss the scientific implications. They are marine biologist, Dr Helen Scales and Bramley Murton from the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton University. Also on the programme, we build on last week's discussion about growing opportunities for researchers on the African continent. We look at how programmes of genomic sequencing are offering opportunities for Africa-based researchers, that haven't been available before. And lastly, we talk to Thilo Kreuger, a PhD student at Curtin University, Western Australia, who's behind the discovery of a whole new species of carnivorous plants. We discuss what it's like fulfilling a lifelong dream to discover more about these spectacular plant species. (Image: The Metals Company plans to mine the seafloor for these nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Harrison Lewis, Robbie Wojciechowski

Today I had an inspiring conversation with a Royal Academy professor, lutenist Elizabeth Kenny. We talked about the lecture she gave at the Basel lute Days conference. We tried to find a way to connect early music and its discourse with the modern reality of the #blacklifesmatter and #metoo movements, and how we should deal with the context of such different eras. Elizabeth Kenny is one of Europe's leading lute players. In twenty years of touring she has played with many of the world's best period instrument groups and experienced many different approaches to music making. She played with Les Arts Florissants 1992-2007 and with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 1997-2015 and still returns to initiate seventeenth century projects such as The Hypochondriack and A Restoration Tempest. https://elizabethkenny.co.uk As a soloist she is committed to a diverse range of repertoire, from the ML Lutebook (a much-praised CD released on Hyperion records)to new music for lute and theorbo: she has premiered works by James MacMillan, Heiner Goebbels and Benjamin Oliver, and these will be recorded alongside seventeenth century solo music for theorbo in October 2018 for Linn records. With Theatre of the Ayre she judged the National Centre for Early Music's Composers' Award in 2016. Liz Kenny is Director of Performance at the University of Oxford, and professor of Lute at the Royal Academy of Music. she was Professor of Musical Performance and Head of Early Music at Southampton University 2009-18. She was an artistic advisor to the York Early Music Festival from 2011 to 2014. Discover more https://insightreadingenlightenment.carrd.co Write to us if you want to support us insightreading.enlightenment@gmail.com #insightreadingenlightenment #earlymusicpodcastinsightreadingenlightenment #flute #renaissance #baroque #baroquemusic #podcast #earlymusicpodcast #blm #metoo #darinaablogina #earlymusic #lute #basellutedays --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insight-reading/message

In this interview Mr. Platsidakis describes us his personal story starting as a student of Mathematics and ‘leading his way' through a series of ‘coincidences' to be today one of the most influential people in the Shipping industry according to Lloyd's List 100 Most Influential People.John Platsidakis started his career in 1978 at Bank of America in Athens, Piraeus and London. He resigned the Bank in 1987 with the title of Vice President and joined Marmaras Shipping Group in Piraeus as Finance Director until 1988.  In 1989, Mr. Platsidakis joined the Angelicoussis Shipping Group and assumed the position of the Managing Director of Anangel Shipping Enterprises.  Mr. Platsidakis also served as Vice President and Director of Angelicoussis Shipping Group Ltd., President and Chairman of Maran Dry Shipholding Ltd, Vice President of Maran Tankers Shipholding Ltd and of Maran Ventures Inc.  He resigned the Angelicoussis Group in 09/2020 and joined Costamare Shipping Group.  Mr. Platsidakis was included in the Lloyd's List 100 Most Influential People in the Shipping Industry in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 and has received the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Personality of the Year 2018 Award as well as the Seatrade Personality of the Year 2019 Award.  Mr. Platsidakis studied Mathematics (B.Sc.) at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Operational Research (M.Sc.) at the London School of Economics, UK and Economics and Econometrics (M.Sc.) at Southampton University, U.K.

On this week's episode I enjoy a conversation with Joanna Kippax as part III of the sleep series. Joanna is a certified sleep practitioner, completing her training at Oxford University, Southampton University and the Children's sleep charity in Sheffield. She trained as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) at The Middlesex Hospital in London in 1986, and as a Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN) at The Westminster Hospital, London in 1989. Most of Joanna's career has been spent working for the NHS in London and Hereford. She is also a member of The British Sleep Society, and a founder member of The British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS). During these years, Joanna has seen the negative impact and frustration that sleep disorders such as insomnia brings to peoples' lives. She utilised this experience and knowledge to branch out from the NHS and develop her own practice called Wye Sleep where she provides specialist sleep health services to individuals and groups. Clients report having more energy, improved mood and concentration and no longer find themselves thinking about sleep during their day, after completing the programme. The tools learned bring about long term, sustainable change, without the use of sleeping medication. Sleep health is an emerging field and Joanna continues to keep up to date with the new research being published, passing this information onto her clients. She is passionate about her work and finds informing and supporting her clients to make alterations that can be life changing, so rewarding. We hear all about her passion for helping people with sleep disorders and she focuses part of our conversation on specific tips for improving your sleep and why these are valuable for you. Examples include: - waking up at the same time of day - expose yourself to morning light - building your sleep drive - wind down routine Joanna is also the founder and director of The Sleep Retreat. This is a two day luxury sleep retreat where you learn how to sleep better using practical tools, feel more energised and refreshed, and enjoy a boutique hotel in the process! She is currently in the process of organising a 2022/2023 retreat and details will be on her website linked above. Instagram: @Wyesleep Facebook: @Wyesleep Twitter: @WyeSleep LinkedIn: @Joanna Kippax Website: Wye Sleep Facebook: @BritishSleep BSPSS website

Steve interviews Andy Gaught, a property investor, mentor and coach who has been running his own property investment business, Asset Living, for the past seven years.   Andy has been interested in technology from an early age, from upgrading computers in his teenage years to studying mechanical engineering at Southampton University. In 2014, after a couple of years working for TV post-production companies, he joined the 2-year Sky TV technology graduate programme. Then, he became a project manager for Sky's online TV services, Sky Go and Now TV, where he was responsible for delivering technology change projects.   He is now a full-time property investor with a portfolio of single lets and HMOs across the South. He continues to invest in high-quality rental accommodation.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Andy has built a portfolio and outsourced and systemized his business Asset Living for the past seven years. Outsourcing and systemizing can improve speed and efficiency and reduce errors. Once you've captured and documented a task, you are then free to improve its process. It doesn't have to be complicated to make significant differences. It can be small systems where you store or save files or a simple checklist. Systemizing and outsourcing repeated tasks frees up your creativity. When sourcing Virtual Assistants, be very clear and specific about the role you are offering. Don't rush the process of finding a VA. Make sure you get the right person the first time. Be wary of app recommendations because people have different tastes in what they like to use, and what suits them may not appeal to you.      BEST MOMENTS  ‘By using technology or other people, it frees up your time, it enables you to scale, it enables you to do so much more in your business.' – Andy ‘It doesn't matter how complex the stuff gets, the simplicity of just noting down “this is what I am doing today”. Because it's just the act of documenting the thing that I'm doing, the steps involved.' – Steve ‘It was simply a checklist, my first system. This is what I do once a year, so I don't forget to do anything important.' – Steve ‘People may sometimes think that systems are restrictive or that they prevent creativity but by having systems in place it, then gives you structure and you can be more creative and have more inspiration than other times.' – Andy ‘I think also, don't rush into it. You want it to be a long-term relationship, and it's such a painful process and time-consuming process to find people, you don't want to onboard them, spend a couple of weeks and realize that it's not right.' – Andy ‘Seek out help so that you can do the right thing for your business, and then you'll wonder why you didn't do it so much earlier.' - Andy GUEST RESOURCES Website: ► www.asset-living.com ► Instagram:  @andy_gaught ► LinkedIn:  Www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gaught/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Facebook: Facebook.com/SystemsAndOutsourcing/ Website:www.SystemizeYourSuccess.comLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/SystemsAndOutsourcing/Instagram: @systems_and_outsourcing YouTube: YouTube.com/DrSteveDay ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business, but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change the way he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely, and after totally nailing this concept, he decided to spend his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve's been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in Computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing Methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants. Most business owners are overwhelmed because they don't know how to create systems or get the right help. Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justyn Edwards graduated from Southampton University with a degree in archaeology. Since then he has worked as a caravan park attendant, a paperboy and a software engineer, but never as an archaeologist. He has always wanted to be a writer and his inspiration for The Great Fox Illusion.Justin magicked himself into the reading corner and talked to Nikki Gamble about his writing secrets. Of course, if you listen in, they won't be secret anymore.About The Great Fox IllusionSecrets and illusions abound as a group of young magicians compete for the prize of a lifetime in this gripping adventure, the first in an enthralling new series from debut author Justyn Edwards.“Magic is about dreaming what is impossible and making it possible. It's the innocent young mind in all of us that loves it. We want to be filled with wonder. We want to believe. I want the winner of this competition and the recipient of my legacy to dare to dream big. So, let The Great Fox Hunt begin."Thirteen-year-old Flick Lions has won a place on a new television show, in which young people compete to win the legacy of the Great Fox, one of the world's most famous magicians. But Flick isn't interested in uncovering the Great Fox's tired old magic tricks – she's after something much more important. The magician destroyed her family, and this is Flick's only chance to put things right. Inside the Fox's house is a secret that will change the world of magic forever, and Flick will go to any lengths to find it.

Baleen whales were almost hunted to extinction. Now they face a new threat – global shipping. But despite humans blighting their lives, can they now recover and help revive ocean life? Justin Rowlatt speaks to two researchers who observe these intelligent, sociable giants up close. Matt Savoca at Stanford University explains the scale of the slaughter inflicted by whalers in the twentieth century, while Ryan Reisinger of Southampton University describes how modern ships continue to harm whales. By virtue of their sheer enormity, these animals also underpinned entire ocean ecosystems that have since collapsed, as veteran oceanic researcher Victor Smetacek explains. So with their numbers finally recovering, what can we humans do to help? Justin asks Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping. Presenter: Justin Rowlatt Producer: Laurence Knight Picture: Aerial view of a whale getting up close to a boat in the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California; Credit: Mark Carwardine/Future Publishing/Getty Images

This week Philip Hoare discusses Albert & the Whale his dive into the mind of Albrecht Durer, one of the most well-known yet mysterious of artists. Mysterious because he lived at that fluid time, in the fifteenth century, where history and legend often blend into one. Mysterious because his works feel so replete with meaning and yet prove so hard to interpret. And mysterious because his skills were so advanced, his genius so profound, that his techniques are hard to replicate even more than five centuries later.'This is a wonderful book. A lyrical journey into the natural and unnatural world' Patti SmithBuy Albert & the Whale here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/I/9780008323295/albert-and-the-whaleBrowse our online store here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/15/online-store/16/bookstore*Albrecht Durer changed the way we saw nature through art. From his prints in 1498 of the plague ridden Apocalypse - the first works mass produced by any artist - to his hyper-real images of animals and plants, his art was a revelation: it showed us who we are but it also foresaw our future. It is a vision that remains startlingly powerful and seductive, even now.In Albert & the Whale, Philip Hoare sets out to discover why Durer's art endures. He encounters medieval alchemists and modernist poets, eccentric emperors and queer soul rebels, ambassadorial whales and enigmatic pop artists. He witnesses the miraculous birth of Durer's fantastical rhinoceros and his hermaphroditic hare, and he traces the fate of the star-crossed leviathan that the artist pursued. And as the author swims from Europe to America and beyond, these prophetic artists and downed angels provoke awkward questions. What is natural or unnatural? Is art a fatal contract? Or does it in fact have the power to save us?With its wild and watery adventures, its witty accounts of amazing cultural lives and its delight in the fragile beauty of the natural world, Albert & the Whale offers glorious, inspiring insights into a great artist, and his unerring, sometimes disturbing gaze.*Philip Hoare is the author of six works of non-fiction: Serious Pleasures: The Life of Stephen Tennant (1990) and Noel Coward: A Biography (1995), Wilde's Last Stand: Decadence, Conspiracy, and the First World War (1997), Spike Island: The Memory of a Military Hospital (2000), and England's Lost Eden: Adventures in a Victorian Utopia (2005). Leviathan or, The Whale (2008), won the 2009 BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction. Most recently, The Sea Inside (2013) was published to great critical acclaim.An experienced broadcaster, Hoare wrote and presented the BBC Arena film The Hunt for Moby-Dick, and directed three films for BBC's Whale Night. He is Visiting Fellow at Southampton University, and Leverhulme Artist-in-residence at The Marine Institute, Plymouth University, which awarded him an honourary doctorate in 2011.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. Buy a signed copy of his novel FEEDING TIME here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/S/9781910296684/feeding-timeListen to Alex Freiman's Play It Gentle here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gfkDcG32HYlXnBqI0xgQX?si=mf0Vw-kuRS-ai15aL9kLNA&dl_branch=1 Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can Englishness be anti-racist? After a remarkable football tournament, where the England football players made such a strong anti-racist statement we draw out some of the political implications for anti-racism and the constitutional future of the United Kingdom after Brexit. To get a handle on these issues Luke Cooper talks to two impeccably qualified guests. Shaista Aziz is an avid and lifelong England fan, anti-racist activist, and member of the FA's Asylum Seeker and Refugees Network, and John Denham, the former Labour MP who is now a professor at Southampton University and Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics.  For more on the ideas discussed in today's podcasts, see:  https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/dear-england-gareth-southgate-euros-soccer  https://labourlist.org/2021/07/when-uk-labour-talks-only-of-britain-we-cannot-speak-for-england/  And Shaista's 1m strong petition:  https://www.change.org/p/football-association-and-oliver-dowden-sec-of-state-dcms-pm-boris-johnson-ban-racists-for-life-from-all-football-matches-in-england?use_react=false&v2=false  Editor: Camilo Tirado Producer: Luke Cooper 

In Episode 8 of Series 6 Todd is in conversation with Arlene Tickner and David Owen about the impact of Covid-19 on democracy and migration. Arlene is a Professor of International Relations in the School of Political Science, Government and International Relations at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia. David is a Professor of Social and Political Philosophy at Southampton University. 0.00-12.40 Todd starts by asking David about the relationship between democracy and human rights. David says that human rights and democracy are mutually entwined. They secure our basic standing, interest and membership in a democracy, whilst being a part of a democracy is meant to ensure those rights are available to us.  Todd expands on David's explanation and asks him about how Covid-19 has compromised the ideals of democracy and the protection of human rights. David points to three things that have questioned every day ideas of democracy: How within states different people (e.g. permanent/temporary residents/asylum seekers and refugees) are treated unequally The depth of global inequalities around health (e.g., Africa has just 3000 intensive care beds on the whole continent) Between and within states we are radically interdependent (poverty/lack of education in other parts of the world are threats to us all Todd asks Arlene about how she sees things from her base and perspective in Colombia.  She outlines the political backdrop across Latin America where she says people are increasingly questioning democracy as the best form of government because of its failings. The pandemic has underscored different forms of inequality and is crucial in understanding growing forms of social protest in the region. She points to two specific issues that underscore the shortcomings of the democracies in this part of the world: Latin America is the worst affected region accounting for 35% of all deaths from Covid-19 despite representing only 8% of the global population (Colombia is top of the global list for deaths) Vaccination programme is extremely slow (e.g. only just beginning in Paraguay) Todd comments that there is something of a myopia towards this part of the world and asks Arlene to talk specifically about recent protests in Colombia itself. Arlene says the country has undergone a number of protests since peace accords were signed a few years ago which was to be expected. But she adds the more recent protests were related to tax reforms -proposed in the middle of the pandemic. This caused considerable discontent among the middle classes. Protests were also linked to ineffective implementation of the peace accords, discontent around access to education for young people, frustration over the pandemic and a deteriorated health infrastructure and pensions. Excessive police force used to deal with protestors has worsened the situation and invitations for dialogue have been empty offers.  12.40-18.00 Todd mentions recent protests in the UK (Black Lives Matter, violence against women, anti lockdown, European Football Cup final violence and racism) and asks David for his take. He says there is a question of how to balance public health security with the right to protest (a fundamental human right). A more worrying issue for democracy in the UK he says is a lesson learned from Trump America around using culture as a way of focusing and intensifying social division (something he believes Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have engaged in in a bid to silence/counter the traditional left).  He adds culture is becoming something of a key battleground for the kind of democracy people want (relatively thin as in Turkey/India/Russia with a strong executive) or a more egalitarian form of democracy with genuine opportunities to self-govern and participate.  Todd picks up on David's mention of ‘wokeism' and points out that it is something that still isn't well understood in the UK. He goes on to ask David about the lifting of restrictions in the UK despite rising cases of Covid. David refers to the England football team as a representation of the conflicted visions around what Britain/England should look like. One is a diverse and multicultural ‘bringing people together' vision - the other is focused on division, generating division and ruling through division. Todd agrees. 18.00-24.43 The discussion moves to migrants and migration. Todd asks Arlene about the situation in Venezuela which has been highly unstable since the 1990s and where many people have decided to leave the country and flee to Colombia. Arlene says there is both a political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela (exacerbated unintentionally she says by the US) which has led to some 2 million Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia. LA countries more widely have been unable to agree on a strategy to deal with this, but the Colombian President has afforded temporary protection status to all those migrants who arrived before January 2021. This has created a huge strain on Colombia's fiscal capabilities. Arlene believes this to be part of the President's ambitions to force the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power. Todd also asks about widespread social protests in Cuba and Arlene says these protests were a surprise to many, but that essentially were a response to growing discontent with the handling of the pandemic and certain human rights. She adds sanctions put in place by Donald Trump when he was US president have hit the Cuban economy hard.  24.43-end Todd asks David and Arlene to reflect on what the future of democracy holds. David says that in Europe the massive visibility of the inequalities discussed may be a spur for a re-engagement of social democracy and taking inequality seriously. He mentions Portugal as leading the way in temporarily giving some migrants the same rights to healthcare as its citizens. The ways in which some states have handled the pandemic will have implications for how politics in those states develops post/declining-pandemic. Arlene says there are few success stories from the region, but has simply placed in sharp relief how those democracies are failing. Saying that she does think Uruguay and Chile provide some sources of hope. She says events around the pandemic have raised questions for her around ‘who is the human' in human rights and so she feels both pessimistic and hopeful about the future of democracy. 

This event is part of The African Strategic Forum sponsored by The Institute of World Politics. About the lecture: The tension over GERD has created an impasse for the African Union on how to resolve the conflict between these three countries. Our panelists will analyze the politics in Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia around the timeline for filling the dam. The panelists will also provide insights into the prospects of a peaceful resolution and the economic benefits of this grand project may bring throughout the African continent. What role do the African Union (AU), UN, and other international mediators like the U.S. play in this case? About the panelist: Dr. Hani Sewilam is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources Management at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany. He is currently the Managing Director of the UNESCO Chair in Hydrological Changes and Water Resources Management at the RWTH Aachen. He is also a professor at the American University in Cairo. Hydrology, water management, desalination and sustainable development are his main areas of specializations. In Germany, his research team focuses on flood risk management and the development of innovative capacity building programme for water professionals. Dealing with water scarcity through desalination, aquaponics, hydroponics, and effective water management is the focus of his other team in Egypt. Another focus of his research is implementing the concept of Water-Energy-Food nexus at local, national and regional levels. Over the last 5 years, Sewilam co-founded an MSc program in “Sustainable Management – Water and Energy” at the RWTH Aachen in Germany and founded another M.Sc. program in “Sustainable Development” at the American University in Cairo. He has contributed significantly to the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in Hydrological Changes and Water Resources Management at the RWTH Aachen. Sewilam is the founder of the first Center for Sustainable Development in Egypt. Sewilam has been raising funds and implementing research and development projects since 2002 with universities and institutions from at least 15 Euro-Mediterranean countries. Sewilam was awarded his PhD with honor from the RWTH Aachen University in the area of water resources management and his MSc from Southampton University in the UK in the area of irrigation management. Dr. Semu Moges has a B.sc in Hydraulic Engineering, M.sc, and Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering and over 20 years of extensive experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in the area of hydrological modeling, water resources planning and management, climate change. Dr. Moges has taught in many Universities in Ethiopia and abroad. He has coordinated and been involved in many regional and national projects and programs related to the Nile basin. He was the national coordinator for the Applied Training Project of the Nile Basin Initiative. He has also been involved in many regional Nile research. He published in broad areas of river basin hydrology and water resources management. He was among the first researchers published on modeling and evaluation of the impact of GERD along with his Ph.D. students. Currently, Dr. Moges works as a consultant Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the USA. He is also affiliated in teaching and research with the University of Connecticut. He is currently pursuing research to understand the long-term interaction between the Water-Energy-Food nexus.

Like many of us divers, Francesca Trotman grew up with a love of sharks.  Unlike most of us, she parlayed her passion into a marine biology degree from Southampton University and then established a non-profit in Mozambique, called “Love The Oceans” with the goal of establishing a marine protected area in the province where she resides.  However, when you listen to the podcast episode, you will hear there are so many other amazing programs that she is also running that benefits the local community and the environment.Francesca is also a fellow underwater photographer, so we also spend time talking about her photography journey, and ask her for tips on where to dive in Africa.We recommend using the Overcast podcast player so you can see Francesca's photos as they are discussed.  Otherwise, see her pictures in our show notes.More Information About This EpisodeCheck out the Show Notes... or Watch On YouTubeDonate And Get SWAG!You can contribute to Love The Oceans' many causes in a variety of ways.  Here's just a couple of ways:Donations can be made here.Adopt a whale sharkJoin An Expedition*Send us proof of donation, and we'll send you a thank you gift!Social Media - Love The OceansMore info about Love The Oceans can be found at the following sites:Website: https://lovetheoceans.org/Instagram: @lovetheoceansTwitter: @LoveTheOceansFacebook: @lovetheoceansorganisationYouTube: Love The OceansSocial Media - Francesca TrotmanFind out more about Francesca the photographer here:Website: https://francescatrotman.co.uk/Instagram: @francescatrotmanphotography[All Photos courtesy of Francesca Trotman.]Feedback:Email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcast

Today we are talking about chronic inflammation. It literally is the fuel that feeds the fire of disease. We are going to take you through exactly what inflammation is, when it is considered chronic, and what you can do to put the fire of inflammation out through nutrition and lifestyle modification. This episode we discuss:  Understanding inflammation – it's necessary for healing: swelling, bruising, heat, pain. Restoration after acute inflammation must take place or chronic inflammation takes over. Low grade. Chronic inflammation from lifestyle choices – alcohol, poor nutrition (be specific), smoking Molecular inflammation is what causes aging Explaining blood tests that identify inflammation: CRP, HS-CRP, Sed Rate, and Uric Acid Chronic inflammation after illness like CMV, Lymes, etc – Dr. G Importance of gut biome in balancing the inflammatory process (healthy immune responses) Inflammation and heart disease (tying in gum diseas too) Southampton University is looking at slowing the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms by cooling down the inflammatory process in the brain – link between inflammation and Alzheimers has been well studied Thank you for listening to the Staying Young Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - Survey For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!

This heatwave is creating all sorts of havoc; today we have learned that we may be due an influx of sharks towards the UK coastlines since the water is now at warmer temperatures. Expert Dr Ken Collins of Southampton University explains exactly what kind of risk we're at. A disgruntled neighbour in Devon has put a mosquito alarm in his garden to keep the noisy kids from next door away, and their dad is not impressed. Apparently you can only hear the noise if you are young, so Daisy and Mike try to listen. Craig in Oxford calls in to vent about parliamentary recess. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.