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Solvonis Therapeutics PLC CEO Anthony Tennyson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the completion of the company's acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences and the progress of its lead clinical program. Tennyson explained that the acquisition positions Solvonis as a biotechnology firm focused on treating addiction and mental health disorders. A key asset from the deal, formerly AWKN-001 and now renamed SVN-001, targets severe alcohol use disorder and is currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial. "The results of the phase two for that program were groundbreaking," Tennyson said, highlighting that participants improved from 2% sobriety to 86% six months post-treatment. The Phase 3 trial is being conducted in partnership with the UK Department of Health at an unusually low cost of £800,000 – a figure Tennyson noted is “unheard of really, in the biopharmaceutical industry.” The trial is being carried out within the NHS and supported by UK addiction specialists and the Department of Health and Social Care, adding national relevance to the program. Tennyson also discussed a second program, SVN-002, focused on alcohol use disorder in the U.S., and outlined plans to integrate Awakn's assets and grow Solvonis's team. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #SolvonisTherapeutics #AlcoholAddictionTreatment #SVN001 #BiotechNews #Phase3Trial #MentalHealthInnovation #AwaknAcquisition #ClinicalResearch #AddictionRecovery #ProactiveInvestors

We promise you keynote speaker-quality content on Highways Voices and today we have five keynote speaker-quality guests, as we bring you a recording of a panel discussion on the UK Pavilion at the ITS European Congress in Seville.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!We're talking international standards and how to make sure transport technology works cross-border with out guests which include three CEOs, Joost Vantomme of ERTICO – ITS Europe, LCRIG's Paula Claytonsmith and Max Sugarman from ITS UK, plus Danial Naqvi, Head of Opportunities Policy, Connected Vehicles Unit, International Vehicle Standards at the UK Department for Transport and David Laoide-Kemp, Chair of ITS Ireland and Senior Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems at Transport Infrastructure Ireland.The UK Pavilion's participants are (in alphabetical order): AECOM, AGD Systems, Agilysis, AIM, ANGOKA, Immense, MAV, Nicander, Now Wireless, Teragence, VESOS and WJ.In the podcast you'll learn how UK and EU authorities are collaborating to overcome technical, political, and cultural hurdles to achieve interoperability, discover practical examples of how seamless data sharing is already improving travel and transport across the Northern Ireland border and get insights into how SMEs and local authorities can directly influence international transport policy and standards—without being drowned out by major players.So press play now to find out why interoperability and standardisation Are crucial for seamless transport, how local and national governance complexities affect implementation and that empowering SMEs and broadening industry influence Is essential.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum,

Solvonis Therapeutics PLC CEO Anthony Tennyson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's £2 million raise and its strategic plan to acquire Awakn Life Sciences. This acquisition will enable Solvonis to create a UK-based, LSE-listed biotech focused on developing treatments for addiction and mental health disorders, which Tennyson identified as among the largest unmet medical needs. Post-acquisition, the company will prioritise severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Tennyson highlighted the commercial potential of tackling AUD, noting the current poor standard of care and limited innovation over the past two decades. “75% of people typically relapse within 12 months post treatment,” he said. The lead program, referred to as AWKN-001, is currently in phase three trials. According to Tennyson, previous phase two results showed participants increasing sobriety from just 2% of the time to 86% in the six months post-treatment. The UK Department of Health, recognising the promise of the therapy, is co-funding the phase three trial through the Medical Research Council, with trials being run within the NHS. The raise also received support from Awakn and Solvonis shareholders and board members, which Tennyson described as a strong validation of the company's direction. For more updates from Proactive, like this video, subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications. #SolvonisTherapeutics #AnthonyTennyson #AlcoholAddictionTreatment #MentalHealthInnovation #BiotechInvestment #AwaknLifeSciences #AUDTreatment #NHSResearch #ClinicalTrials #AddictionRecovery #UKBiotech

Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in their services?This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Liam Walsh, Chief Architect, and Paul Mukherjee, CTO at the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), to explore how the UK government is embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery—and holding tech suppliers accountable.TLDR00:32 Introduction of Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee01:47 Rob is not confused but Marcel has frustrations with the slow pace of AI implementation05:50 Discussion with Liam and Paul on integrating sustainability within government operations31:17 The significance of Fusion Teams36:18 Attending a gig and reading AI books in front of the caravanGuestsLiam Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjameswalsh/Paul Mukherjee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmukherjee/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

This week on Everything About Hydrogen we have Kyle Arnold, the Managing Director of HyHAUL Mobility Ltd (HML). The company is leading the largest roll out of hydrogen Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) refueling infrastructure in the United Kingdom, operating along the M4 with 30 trucks by Q2 2026, supported by funding from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) Zero Emission Road Freight Transport (ZERFT). ZERFT has been subsequently rebranded as Zero Emissions HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID). HML plans to eventually deploy over 300 fuel cell trucks totaling 44 tonnes of gross weight, by 2030. Kyle previously developed, built and operated hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across the UK and Europe, notably the Tyseley refuelling site in Birmingham, the largest in Europe.About HML:HyHAUL is an ambitious initiative to establish the UK's first dedicated hydrogen mobility corridor, setting a new benchmark in sustainable transport by proving the feasibility and scalability of hydrogen in heavy-duty freight operations.By leveraging hydrogen's potential to power zero-emission vehicles, HyHAUL directly addresses the decarbonisation of the most challenging and emission-intensive duty cycles in road transport. This pioneering effort supports the UK's broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.About Kyle Arnold:HML Managing Director with over 20 years' experience in project management, innovative engineering, and delivering First-Of-A-kind (FOAK) hydrogen projects across the UK, EU, and beyond. Throughout his career, he's had the privilege of leading talented teams to ensure these groundbreaking projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and effectively. He's worked closely with local and national governments and collaborated with some of the world's most recognizable companies to drive innovation and make net-zero ambitions a reality. At the heart of everything he does, is a commitment to safety, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the green hydrogen space.--Links:HML - https://hyhaul.co.uk/DfT and Innovate UK - https://www.cittimagazine.co.uk/news/infrastructure/dft-and-innovate-uk-programme-to-create-54-new-zero-emission-hgv-infrastructure-hubs-across-the-uk.html

May is mental health awareness month in which we highlight the importance of mental well-being and help break the stigma around mental health issues. Dr. Greg has a frank discussion with Doctor Teresa Gevedon, a faculty member at the University of Kentucky and acting chair of the UK Department of Psychiatry.

What does it take to go from starting out in a foreign country to shaping national policy and earning one of the UK's highest honors -the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)? In this episode, we get up close and personal with the remarkable Jane Chelliah-Manning, who is the Assistant Director, Senior Policy Lead at the UK Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. With over 2 decades in the UK public sector, Jane has played a key role in major policy developments, from navigating Britain's exit from the European Union to shaping responses during the pandemic.In this episode, Jane gets real about the ups, downs, and game-changing moments that defined her career in the UK public sector, where she eventually earned an MBE for her work, joining the ranks of a few Malaysians who have received this award.  Tune in as Jane shares powerful mindset shifts around feminine leadership and what it truly takes to drive meaningful impact.CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨Instagram: Actsplore This Podcast

ATMOS Space Cargo has secured new investment and has established a new French subsidiary in Strasbourg. German's Space Agency DLR has completed the qualification campaign for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator's Top Block. Axiom Space has signed an agreement with Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Joshua Broom, the Head of Space at the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT). You can connect with Joshua on LinkedIn. Selected Reading ATMOS Expands European Foundation with Expansion Ventures Investment and New French Subsidiary in Strasbourg. DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element - European Spaceflight North Rhine-Westphalia and Axiom Space establish partnership Sidus Space and Saturn Satellite Networks Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Development of Next-Generation GEO Satellite Platform OSC Places Orders for Commercial COLA Gap Pathfinder Slingshot Aerospace Expands Global Footprint with New Canadian Headquarters in Ottawa USSF reinforces resilience of National missile warning architecture through SBIRS Survivable Endurable Evolution Operation Acceptance Science, industry, and advocacy groups unite in opposition to deep cuts to NASA science Station Maneuvers to Avoid Orbital Debris - NASA T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lecture summary: Property is a fundamental legal institution governing the use of things: who may own what, how and why. Given that such questions extend to a wide range of natural resources essential to human well-being, such as food, water and shelter, then it is reasonable to assume that human rights should play an important role in shaping property rights discourse and practice. And yet this assumption is somewhat misplaced. The relationship between property and human rights and property remains relatively underdeveloped in both practice and academic literature, and virtually non-existent when we move to the maritime domain. In this paper, I explore and question the role that property and human rights can and should play in the maritime domain. I outline how such rights arise and are protected under human rights instruments, before exploring how they might inform the moral and legal distribution of resources. In particular, I focus on how we might balance individual rights and public interests that arise in respect of property, and how these are informed by the nature of the oceans as a commons.Richard Barnes is Professor of International Law at the University of Lincoln and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea, the University of Tromsø. His current research focuses on the human right to property, ocean commons, and the BBNJ Agreement. He is widely published in the fields of international law and law of the sea. Property Rights and Natural Resources (2009), won the SLS Birks Book Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship. He has edited several collections of essays including Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation (2024), Frontiers in International Environmental Law. Oceans and Climate (2021), Research Handbook on Climate Change, Oceans and Coasts (2020), and The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: A Living Instrument (2016). Professor Barnes a member of the ILA Committee on the Protection of People at Sea. He has acted as a consultant for the WWF, Oceana, ClientEarth, the European Parliament, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He has also provided advice to foreign ministries. He has appeared numerous times before Parliamentary select committees on matters related to law of the sea, fisheries and Brexit. He is on the Editorial Board of International and Comparative Law Quarterly, the International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, the New Zealand Yearbook of International Law, the German Yearbook of International Law, and the Portuguese Yearbook of the Law of the Sea.

Lecture summary: Property is a fundamental legal institution governing the use of things: who may own what, how and why. Given that such questions extend to a wide range of natural resources essential to human well-being, such as food, water and shelter, then it is reasonable to assume that human rights should play an important role in shaping property rights discourse and practice. And yet this assumption is somewhat misplaced. The relationship between property and human rights and property remains relatively underdeveloped in both practice and academic literature, and virtually non-existent when we move to the maritime domain. In this paper, I explore and question the role that property and human rights can and should play in the maritime domain. I outline how such rights arise and are protected under human rights instruments, before exploring how they might inform the moral and legal distribution of resources. In particular, I focus on how we might balance individual rights and public interests that arise in respect of property, and how these are informed by the nature of the oceans as a commons.Richard Barnes is Professor of International Law at the University of Lincoln and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea, the University of Tromsø. His current research focuses on the human right to property, ocean commons, and the BBNJ Agreement. He is widely published in the fields of international law and law of the sea. Property Rights and Natural Resources (2009), won the SLS Birks Book Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship. He has edited several collections of essays including Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation (2024), Frontiers in International Environmental Law. Oceans and Climate (2021), Research Handbook on Climate Change, Oceans and Coasts (2020), and The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: A Living Instrument (2016). Professor Barnes a member of the ILA Committee on the Protection of People at Sea. He has acted as a consultant for the WWF, Oceana, ClientEarth, the European Parliament, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He has also provided advice to foreign ministries. He has appeared numerous times before Parliamentary select committees on matters related to law of the sea, fisheries and Brexit. He is on the Editorial Board of International and Comparative Law Quarterly, the International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, the New Zealand Yearbook of International Law, the German Yearbook of International Law, and the Portuguese Yearbook of the Law of the Sea.

Lecture summary: Property is a fundamental legal institution governing the use of things: who may own what, how and why. Given that such questions extend to a wide range of natural resources essential to human well-being, such as food, water and shelter, then it is reasonable to assume that human rights should play an important role in shaping property rights discourse and practice. And yet this assumption is somewhat misplaced. The relationship between property and human rights and property remains relatively underdeveloped in both practice and academic literature, and virtually non-existent when we move to the maritime domain. In this paper, I explore and question the role that property and human rights can and should play in the maritime domain. I outline how such rights arise and are protected under human rights instruments, before exploring how they might inform the moral and legal distribution of resources. In particular, I focus on how we might balance individual rights and public interests that arise in respect of property, and how these are informed by the nature of the oceans as a commons.Richard Barnes is Professor of International Law at the University of Lincoln and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea, the University of Tromsø. His current research focuses on the human right to property, ocean commons, and the BBNJ Agreement. He is widely published in the fields of international law and law of the sea. Property Rights and Natural Resources (2009), won the SLS Birks Book Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship. He has edited several collections of essays including Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation (2024), Frontiers in International Environmental Law. Oceans and Climate (2021), Research Handbook on Climate Change, Oceans and Coasts (2020), and The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: A Living Instrument (2016). Professor Barnes a member of the ILA Committee on the Protection of People at Sea. He has acted as a consultant for the WWF, Oceana, ClientEarth, the European Parliament, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He has also provided advice to foreign ministries. He has appeared numerous times before Parliamentary select committees on matters related to law of the sea, fisheries and Brexit. He is on the Editorial Board of International and Comparative Law Quarterly, the International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, the New Zealand Yearbook of International Law, the German Yearbook of International Law, and the Portuguese Yearbook of the Law of the Sea.

With populist politicians taking power around the world, policymakers are relying less on research and expertise, as their political narratives prioritise emotion and identity over facts. This may have long-term consequences for global development: not least in the US, where the Agency for International Development has been dismantled, with thousands of staff laid off. Critical development programs have been halted, and the future of US foreign assistance is in limbo. In the latest episode of the collaboration between Yale's Economic Growth Center and VoxDev, host Catherine Cheney asks Rory Stewart, former UK Secretary of State for International Development, Stefan Dercon of the University of Oxford and formerly chief economist of the UK Department for International Development, and Trudi Makhaya, former economic advisor to the President of South Africa, how we can ensure that facts and evidence still matter in policymaking. Check out the full show notes here: https://voxdev.org/topic/institutions-political-economy/development-dialogues-future-evidence-based-policymaking-and

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Tia Borger, PhD  Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine & UK Markey Cancer Center Faculty Member Cancer Conversations Episode 61 In this enlightening episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we are joined by Dr. Tia Borger, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the UK Department of Psychiatry, as we delve into the significant benefits of quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Borger highlights how quitting smoking can reduce early mortality risk, enhance treatment efficacy, and improve overall quality of life for cancer patients. Despite common barriers to quitting, such as stress and habitual behavior, Dr. Borger explains that various supportive resources and cessation medications are available to help individuals succeed. She also emphasizes that similar benefits apply to stopping non-cigarette tobacco products as well. The episode also explores behavioral strategies and coping mechanisms to combat the challenges of quitting, alongside available resources like the 1-800-QUIT-NOW call line and the UK Markey Cancer Center's tobacco treatment program. Listeners will find encouragement and practical advice on how to start their journey towards a tobacco-free life, that will only enhance their cancer journey. For more information and assistance for quitting smoking: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) Smoke Free TEXT App Information National Cancer Institute - Cigarette Smoking Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

Blue Origin announces layoffs affecting roughly 10% or around 1,400 employees. India expands its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program and raises its budget to $2.32 billion. BlackSky has been contracted to develop India's commercial Earth observation capabilities, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest is Paul Cremin, the Commercial Spaceflight Regulation and Policy Lead at the UK's Department for Transport. You can connect with Paul on LinkedIn and you can read more about the UK Department for Transportation on their website. Selected Reading Bezos' Blue Origin to layoff about 10% across its space, launch business- Reuters India raises budget for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission to $2.32 billion- Reuters BlackSky Wins Multiple, Multi-Year Contracts with a Combined Value of Eight Figures to Accelerate the Development of India's Commercial Earth Observation Capabilities SDA Issues Special Notice Seeking Iron Dome for America Architecture Studies Contracts For Feb. 12, 2025 Space Force Issues Draft Solicitation for GEARSS III GPS Sustainment Support - GovCon Wire Iridium Announces 2024 Results, Issues 2025 Outlook York Space Systems Expands National Security Offerings with New Commercial Services Program Blue Ghost Mission 1: Live Updates T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graft Polymer (UK) PLC (LSE:GPL) CEO Anthony Tennyson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's plans to acquire Canadian biotech Awakn Life Sciences. Tennyson explained the rationale behind this strategic move, highlighting Awakn's robust clinical-stage pipeline that offers significant opportunities in addressing alcohol use disorder (AUD). The acquisition includes two core programs: AWKN001, targeting severe AUD in the UK, and AWKN002, targeting moderate to severe AUD in the US. Tennyson emphasised the de-risked nature of these assets, particularly the phase three AWKN001 trial, which is two-thirds funded by the UK Department of Health. Notably, results from earlier trials demonstrated abstinence rates improving from 2% to 86% post-treatment. Additionally, Tennyson discussed the planned rebrand of Graft Polymer to Solvonis Therapeutics PLC. The rebranding aligns with the company's vision of becoming a leading neuropsychiatry firm focused on addiction and mental health treatments. He noted the acquisition brings valuable talent and clinical-stage programs to Graft Polymer, positioning it for near-to-medium-term revenue generation. This move, Tennyson believes, significantly benefits Graft shareholders by providing a de-risked pipeline and growth opportunities. For more updates on Graft Polymer's journey, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content. #GraftPolymer #SolvonisTherapeutics #AwaknLifeSciences #AddictionTreatment #AlcoholUseDisorder #Neuropsychiatry #Phase3Trials #HealthcareInnovation #BiotechNews #ProactiveInvestors#ProactiveInvestors#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Sara Weller CBE is Chair of the Money and Pension Service and former/NED at BT, Virgin Money and Lloyds Banking Group and UK Department for Work and Pensions amongst many others. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: How have you built a plural career across the private and public sectors? (2:04) What are the similarities and differences between the public and private sector board roles? (4:08) When should people take on their first board position? (6:25) Can you take on a role too early? (9:35) How can board candidates make themselves stand out? (11:49) Are you always the voice of the customer in the boardroom, irrespective of product? (19:24) How do you balance your personal customer experiences with big data? (22:19) How do you express challenge as a NED? (24:44) Can you talk about your own experience of disability in the boardroom? (27:07) How much time should boards allocate to think about disability? (32:13) What three things can boards do now to help disabled board members and customers? (34:03) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(36:51) Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will Felton Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Our guest today is Laura Youngson, the co-founder of Ida Sports, the world's leading female sports footwear brand that recently received $2M in investment funding.Laura is a huge advocate for gender equality and in 2017, led a group of women to the top of Kilimanjaro to play a record-breaking football match with Equal Playing Field. The trip highlighted a common problem facing female players all over the world: their boots were made for men, or children, and left their feet in pain long after the final whistle blew.Laura went on to co-found Ida Sports which launched its first boot for female players in 2020 and since that time the brand's continued to innovate and drive change in the sector. This brilliant episode explores Laura's diverse career path – before founding Ida Sports Laura worked as a senior policy advisor for the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and in event management for major sports events including the London Olympics and the European Games. Our conversation highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in sport and the innovative steps that are being taken to create a more inclusive environment for women and girls. Laura openly shares the challenges and opportunities in designing sportswear specifically for women, the response from retailers, and the importance of fundraising for growth. We discuss the wonderful collaboration taking place amongst female entrepreneurs in this space and the impact of motherhood on Laura's own entrepreneurial journey.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the brief but spectacular tenure of Louise Haigh MP at the helm of the UK Department for Transport  and ask what changes the past career and experience of new Secretary of State Heidi Alexander MP may bring [02:20].  Live from Tokyo, Christian reports on his experience of using the city's vast Metro system as well as Japan's pioneering high-speed Shinkansen main line network [15:30].  We have an interview with ASLEF President Dave Calfe on the rail drivers' union's new campaign for toilet and welfare facilities for train crew [36:50].  Finally, Christian asks whether Shanghai's maglev transport technology will find wider use [42:30]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast  Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/

Joy Harcup is an executive coach and board reviewer at Praesta Partners and author of The Art & Psychology of Board Relationships. Dame Una O'Brien is on the boards of Lloyd's Register Museum and Ashmolean Museum. A former Permanent Secretary of the UK Department of Health, she is a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Government. Tune in to hear their thoughts on: Can you explain the 7 archetypal negative dynamics you've identified? (2:53) Can you talk through how some of the specific archetypes have played out for you in the boardroom? (8:46) Can we use the above example to look at the psychology of see-sawing? (12:21) What do the terms “projection”, “transference” and “pairing” mean in a boardroom context? (16:55) What would you say to those who dismiss these ideas as psychobabble? (19:21) Can you give a boardroom example where you have resolved someone's projection? (21:34) How have you experienced the doomsday scenario in the boardroom? (24:45) Can you talk through the “stand-off” dynamic in boardrooms? (33:50) ⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡(36:50) Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. As climate change, biodiversity decline and food security continue to build in our collective consciousnesses the drive to find a comprehensive solution intensifies. In this episode, Chris Clark from Nethergill Associates shares his opinions and approach to Maximum Sustainable Output (MSO), a concept that revolves the ideas of natural and industrial energy, reducing artificial inputs and allowing land to revert to a natural carrying capacity, whether that is livestock or crops. Chris provides a broad introductory discussion on the concept and shares his own opinions on how sustainable land management is measured and achieved. We cover mindset change, bring energy use to the forefront and unpick to what extent it compliments existing farming approaches like regenerative farming and organics. This is a great start to the conversation around MSO. Want to get in touch with Chris, he can be contacted at Nethergill Associates on 07969 018 324 or via email at chris.clark@nethergillassoc.co.uk.**In January 2024 the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the ‘Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture' report, which discusses the different approaches and methodologies behind measuring carbon across six of the most commonly used tools in the UK - an overview and the findings can be accessed via the link provided.Related LinksHarmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture - SCF0129Carbon Calculators - Farm Advisory Service | The Scottish FarmerWhat is the Maximum Profit Potential for your Farm? (Youtube.com)

Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. As climate change, biodiversity decline and food security continue to build in our collective consciousnesses the drive to find a comprehensive solution intensifies. In this episode, Chris Clark from Nethergill Associates shares his opinions and approach to Maximum Sustainable Output (MSO), a concept that revolves the ideas of natural and industrial energy, reducing artificial inputs and allowing land to revert to a natural carrying capacity, whether that is livestock or crops. Chris provides a broad introductory discussion on the concept and shares his own opinions on how sustainable land management is measured and achieved. We cover mindset change, bring energy use to the forefront and unpick to what extent it compliments existing farming approaches like regenerative farming and organics. This is a great start to the conversation around MSO. Want to get in touch with Chris, he can be contacted at Nethergill Associates on 07969 018 324 or via email at chris.clark@nethergillassoc.co.uk.**In January 2024 the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the ‘Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture' report, which discusses the different approaches and methodologies behind measuring carbon across six of the most commonly used tools in the UK - an overview and the findings can be accessed via the link provided.Related LinksHarmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture - SCF0129Carbon Calculators - Farm Advisory Service | The Scottish FarmerWhat is the Maximum Profit Potential for your Farm? (Youtube.com)

Aron Cronin, Managing Director and Anthony Gardner, Principal Consultant at GIC Limited, join Mike Shanley to discuss the UK Aid Market and the impact of the elections.  RESOURCES Subscribe to the FCDO Supplier Portal, enabling you to receive its weekly supplier engagement newsletter free of charge here. BIOGRAPHIES Aron Cronin established GIC Limited in 1991 where he is the Managing Director responsible for the firm and its services. Previously he led the London international development practice at Touche Ross Management Consultants (now Deloitte Consulting). He is an established consultancy practitioner who brings over 40 years' experience of planning and management of studies and projects in advanced and emerging market countries, most recently in relation to economic diversification and growth, private sector development and increased access to finance. He is a widely recognised authority on the correct application of the financing, tendering and procurement procedures of DFID (where he held an interim Private Sector Development Adviser position), FCDO, the EBRD and other major donors He has wide training and mentoring experience in Proposals and Tender Dossiers preparation and Monitoring and Evaluation and has led numerous tailored in-house seminars and strategy development workshops internationally. He leads and now concentrates on the firm's Bid Management service line working with client organisations to strengthen their new business acquisition, bidding skills and capacities and has authored several official guides to effective business development and tendering processes. Tony Gardner spent over 40 years as a member of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) as a development and procurement professional. A longtime member of the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply, he was the Head of the Procurement Department, leading a large department responsible for contracts worth over £1bn per annum. His last post with DFID was as deputy head of the Kenya office from 2014-17. He joined GIC Limited in January 2018 to work on the firm's Bid Management service line. As a consultant, he provides significant advice in contract tendering and management, notably value for money, risk management, due diligence, and capacity building. He has wide training and mentoring experience and leads tailored seminars and strategy development workshops. Aron and Tony are currently concentrating on developing training and support to the provider market to respond to the changes in UK LEARN MORE Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Aid Market Podcast. You can learn more about working with USAID by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and AidKonekt. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn.

Called ‘the sunshine vitamin' vitamin D is the only vitamin that the UK Department of Health and Social Care recommends that adults and children over the age of four should supplement daily because insufficiency is widespread. While there is some controversy about the threshold for deficiency in the general population, what is consistently observed is that Black and Brown communities have lower serum levels compared to white individuals in the same countries, and that this difference may contribute to some of the observed health disparities.In this week's episode I'm explaining why vitamin D levels can be so low in these groups, the potential implications, particularly in relation to brain health, and what you can do about it. ---Diabetes Risk ToolThe company I used for ny vitamin D testing (OmegaQuant) no longer offers this specific test.___Newsletter sign up How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon *Affiliate linksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Rosey interviews Dr. Adam Fox, a paediatric allergist. They discuss what causes allergies, touching on how genetics and the environment play a part. Adam shares insights on introducing potential allergens like peanuts and eggs early in a child's diet to help reduce allergy risks. They talk about eating nuts during pregnancy, and the importance of managing eczema.Adam fills Rosey in on allergy testing and diagnosis, stressing the importance of getting it right for better management and avoiding unnecessary food restrictions. This episode is all about giving parents the know-how to handle their kids' allergies for better sleep and happier families. Professor Adam Fox read Medicine and Neuroscience at Cambridge University before completing his clinical training at University College, London. After specialist training in Paediatric Allergy in 2006, he spent 9 years as clinical lead for Allergy (Adult & Paediatric) at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals, London – obtaining recognition as an International Centre of Excellence by both the World Allergy Organisation and GALEN (European Asthma & Allergy Network). After 3 years as Clinical Director for Specialist Ambulatory Medicine, he was appointed Deputy Medical Director for Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2018. Adam is a consultant Paediatric Allergist at Evelina London Children's Hospital and Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King's College London. He was the founding Director of the KCL Allergy Academy, a postgraduate educational programme, which was a finalist at the BMJ Awards in 2018. Adam chaired the UK Department of Health National Care Pathway for Food Allergy in Childhood and was a member of the National Institute of Healthcare and Clinical Excellence (NICE) clinical guideline development group for the assessment and diagnosis of food allergy in children. He previously chaired the Paediatric Committee of the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and was elected as BSACI President, the first Paediatrician to hold this position, from October 2018 until 2021. He remains a trustee and Immediate Past President of BSACI and in July 2022 was appointed at Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Group. Adam was awarded ‘Paediatric Allergist of the Year' from Allergy UK in 2007. His doctoral thesis on peanut allergy received the Raymond Horton Smith prize from Cambridge University in 2012 and he was included in The Times ‘Britain's 100 Best Children's Doctors' (2012). Adam received the William Frankland Award for Outstanding contribution to Allergy from the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology in 2015 and a National Clinical Excellence award from the UK Department of Health in 2016 and 2020. He was also listed in the most recent ‘The Tatler Doctors List' (2013) of the best 250 UK private medical consultants. In 2024, Adam became only the second person to receive the BSACI Fellows Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to clinical allergy. Adam's private practice is Allergy London and he posts regularly about allergy related issues on Instagram ‘@DrAdamFox.'

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Claire is a Political commentator and former SpAd to Minister for Immigration. She has over 15 years experience in Parliament and now contributes to media outlets such as Sky News, GB News and TRT World. X: @Claire_Pearsall GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Debi Evans (SRN, PG Cert Autism) is UK Column's nursing correspondent. She is a past advisor to the UK Department of Health. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Tom Sullivan is a Journalist & Commentator. 

Should you avoid giving your child peanuts to ensure they don't develop an allergy? If you'd asked medical authorities this question in the late 90s and early 2000s, you'd get an answer that's completely opposite to what you'd get now.In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart discuss the science behind the medical recommendations on peanut allergy - the remarkable story of a major scientific U-turn.The Studies Show is sponsored by Works in Progress magazine. Their latest article, about “advance market commitments” for vaccines and antibiotics and other stuff besides, is now available at worksinprogress.co. Show notes* Useful review article on the “diagnosis and management of food allergy”* Analysis of UK NHS data on hospitalisations and mortality from anaphylaxis* Two studies raising doubts about parents' claims that their child has an allergy* Recommendations on improving tests for food allergy* 1998 UK Department of Health document recommending not to give children peanuts until 3 years of age* 2000 American Academy of Pediatrics statement that broadly agrees* Stuart's 2023 i article on the controversy* 2008 observational study comparing Jewish children in the UK (no peanuts) to Jewish children in Israel (lots of peanuts)* …after which the advice in the UK is announced to be “suspended”* The 2015 LEAP randomised controlled trial on peanut avoidance vs. peanut consumption in infants* Follow-up of the same data to age 12* BBC article about the follow-up* Observational study from Australia finding no significant change in the prevalence of peanut allergy* Paper arguing that if we want to see effects, we need to give peanuts to babies even earlier* The EAT trial of food allergen exposure in non-high-risk infants* Re-analysis of LEAP and EAT data to work out the best age to administer peanuts* The PreventADALL study from Sweden* 2019 article collecting examples of “medical reversals” from across the scientific literatureCreditsThe Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

On today's show, Debi Evans addresses some of the many problems plaguing the NHS and makes a stark prediction that the next major public health emergency will be the result of antibiotic resistance. Later, Crypto Rich comments on the seemingly growing trend in the West of using 'lawfare' against political figures and lays out some of the pros and cons of using cryptocurrency as money. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Debi Evans (SRN, PG Cert Autism) is UK Column's nursing correspondent. She is a past advisor to the UK Department of Health. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Crypto Rich is an investor, crypto vlogger, political commentator, anti-war activist, home educator, and social worker. You can find him on X at @cryptorichyt and watch his videos here: bit.ly/cryptorichodysee

Whether you're planning a beach vacation, gardening, or watching your kids' baseball games, make sure you take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer. We again offer this very important conversation with John D'Orazio, M.D., chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the UK Department of Pediatrics.

In this episode, Dr. Scottie Day, Chair, UK Department of Pediatrics & Physician in Chief, at Kentucky Children's Hospital shares insights into his career journey, pediatric physician shortages, pediatric mental health trends, and more.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: One week left to give feedback on the UK Mandatory Welfare Label Scheme, published by tobytrem on May 1, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The UK government's public consultation for their proposed animal welfare labelling scheme[1] closes on the 7th of May. I.e. a week away. If you're in the UK and care about animal welfare, I think you should probably submit an answer to it. If you don't care about animal welfare, forget you saw this. In this post I'll briefly explain what the proposed labelling scheme is, reasons to be hopeful (and cautious), why a public consultation may be unusually impactful, and how to fill in the form. If you're only interested in the final point, skip to this section. I've included a link to a document which provides great suggested answers to make the submission process much easier (I estimate it saved me up to an hour). PS: I call for out of season Draft Amnesty on this post - I wanted to get it out quickly to give people time to respond to the consultation, so it is a bit sloppy. However, if I say something wrong, correct me! What is Defra proposing? Defra, the UK Department for Environment, Food & Agricultural Affairs, is proposing, in AdamC's words[2]: Mandatory labelling, which would apply to chicken, eggs and pig products (with the suggestion that beef, lamb and dairy could follow later). At least initially, this would not apply to restaurants etc., but to food from retailers like supermarkets. At least initially, it would only cover unprocessed and minimally processed foods, so e.g. beef mince and probably bacon, but not meaty ready meals or meringues. There would be five tiers "primarily based on method of production", covering types of confinement, enrichment, mutilations, breed and more. Full draft standards can be seen here. The tiers might be referred to by numbers, letters or stars, potentially also with names, colours and pictures (see their mock-up below, which I think needs improvement). The 2nd lowest tier would simply match UK minimum legal requirements, while the lowest tier would be for "products that are not verified as meeting baseline UK welfare regulations". Ideally, a lot of retailers, with or without encouragement, will not sell the lowest tier products - reducing the prevalence of low welfare imports. There is no explicit draft timetable but it suggests an 18 month implementation period after legislation. According to Compassion for World Farming, Defra "previously promised to consult on mandatory animal welfare labelling in 2023, following a 'Call for Evidence' in 2021. Frustratingly, Defra then dropped these plans which they no longer saw as a priority, so we are delighted that after continued campaigning from our supporters - who called on the Secretary of State at Defra to reinstate the promised consultation on honest food labelling - the Government has made a U-turn." How promising is animal welfare labelling? When there is insufficient regulation, animal welfare labelling can be actively harmful. For example, in the US, meat can bear the label "humanely raised" only with sign off from the USDA[3], but "according to experts, those claims aren't scruticinized closely". In the US: "labeling claims such as "ethically/responsibly/thoughtfully raised" have no legal definition and can be used on products that come from factory farms where welfare requirements are no higher than standard practices. In essence, any producer can make these claims." This leads to bad outcomes because shoppers in the US care about animal welfare, at least to a degree. They will often select products which suggest higher welfare, even when, in fact, they are buying factory farmed meat. Products in UK can choose to take part in welfare labelling schemes such as the RSPCA's[4]. However, this isn't legally mandatory, and packaging sugge...

Matt, Sarah, and Doug discuss all things engineering geology with UK Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences professor Sarah Johnson. They talk about engineering geology expertise, site investigations, geology-engineer jokes, terminology for geologists and engineers, engineering geology training, landslides, and the motivation for more applied geology.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Voice of Wales are an Anti-Globalist & Persona Non-Grata in Wales, shining a light into the Cesspit Senedd.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jacqui is a UK investigative journalist, filmmaker and presenter. Jacqui has written for major UK Newspapers and made the documentary film ‘A Good Death' in association with Ickonic that looks at deaths in the UK involving euthanasia and the drug Midazolam. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Debi Evans (SRN, PG Cert Autism) is UK Column's nursing correspondent. She is a past advisor to the UK Department of Health.

Nancy Jacklin delves into the evolution of economic development theories and the shifting political and economic priorities influencing development financing. She is joined by Masood Ahmed, President of the Center for Global Development, who brings over 35 years of policy expertise from senior roles at the IMF, the World Bank, and the UK Department for International Development.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lois McLatchie serves as a senior communications officer for ADF UK . Formerly, Lois McLatchie was a legal analyst on ADF International's UN Advocacy Team at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland to promote the inherent value of every person. She is an alumnus of ADF International's Veritas Scholarship, completing training on international law, communications and argumentation. McLatchie holds an LLM Human Rights Law with distinction from the University of Kent. During her studies, she completed extensive research on bioethical issues, including surrogacy. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Debi Evans (SRN, PG Cert Autism) is UK Column's nursing correspondent. She is a past advisor to the UK Department of Health.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 27, 2024) – Four years ago, the world at large became more familiar with the field of health care known as “critical care” when the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented numbers of patients being admitted to hospital intensive care units. Dr. Ashley Montgomery-Yates, a critical care physician and senior vice chair of strategy for the UK Department of Internal Medicine, was one of the many health care providers on the front lines of the pandemic.  On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Dr. Montgomery-Yates discusses what it means to go into the field of critical care, what life was like for the ICU teams during the pandemic, and how staff experiences helped shape the design of UK Chandler Hospital's recently opened 12th floor – the new home of its medical and cardiovascular ICUs. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

In a new episode, I spoke with Lord Nigel Crisp, former Chief Executive of the English NHS and Permanent Secretary of the UK Department of Health. We explored the human side of healthcare, the importance of addressing housing and other social determinants for better health outcomes, and lessons the UK can learn from international health practices. Lord Crisp shared invaluable insights on enhancing patient-provider relationships, navigating the complexities of healthcare reform, and preparing for future health challenges.

On the latest episode of Cal South's "The Bear and the Ball" podcast, host Nick Webster will talk with IDA Sports co-founder Laura Youngson about her efforts to battle gender inequality throughout the world with Equal Playing Field. Laura Youngson is a social impact entrepreneur whose experience includes founding two companies, IDA Sports and Brunswick Aces. Laura has also worked as a senior policy advisor for the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, and further worked in sports event management for the London Olympics, the Street Child World Cup (Brazil), and the European Games in Baku. Laura is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. She's always been drawn to the power sport had in bringing people together and in 2017, she set out to make a lasting mark in the game she loves.Equal Playing Field (EPF) is a grassroots, non-profit initiative to challenge gender inequality in sport and to promote sports development for girls and women globally, especially in marginalised country contexts.https://www.idasports.com/https://equalplayingfield.com/home

In today's episode, Sarah Ryle of AWS Institute is joined by Aesha Zafar, Head of Strategic Capability for the UK Department for Work and Pensions Digital. Aesha shares insights on attracting and retaining talent in the public sector, including strategies for successful recruitment, ongoing skill development in a rapidly changing landscape, and how to manage teams when there is no blueprint for your organization's digital transformation.Learn more on our LinkedIn page, AWS Executive Connection

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 4, 2024) – [THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE.] The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a pivotal federal law enacted in 1990 that addresses the repatriation and disposition of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and cultural patrimony. With the understanding of the pain caused by historical practices, UK remains dedicated to working closely with Native nations, aiming to ethically repatriate these items. The size of the NAGPRA collections requires extensive expertise, staffing and resources, and is an ongoing collaborative process involving thorough consultations with Tribal stakeholders. Dr. Celise Chilcote-Fricker, a distinguished bioarchaeologist and assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the NAGPRA coordinator at the William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at UK. In the five years she has been at UK, she has spearheaded various initiatives, including policy implementation, research moratorium, establishing an osteoarchaeology lab and developing digital databases shared with Native nations. Dr. Chilcote-Fricker is steadfast in leading this work with transparency, respect and meaningful consultations with Tribal representatives. In early 2023, the university pledged nearly $900,000 over the next three years to accelerate the NAGPRA efforts. This substantial investment, a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Provost and led by Dean Ana Franco-Watkins, aims to expand personnel and resources, doubling the team dedicated to NAGPRA efforts. Under Dr. Chilcote-Fricker's leadership, and with reinvigorated support from the university, UK has made commendable progress in ensuring that these cultural artifacts find their way back to their rightful homes. Through their efforts, UK has culturally affiliated and repatriated 721 ancestors and 5,186 associated funerary objects from 39 different sites, which represents about 15% of the university's NAGPRA-related archaeological holdings. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue', Dr. Chilcote-Fricker discusses this impactful work and the University of Kentucky's commitment to honoring and returning these invaluable cultural treasures that for too long have remained within our walls. For more information about NAGPRA, visit the National Parks Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Association on American Indian Affairs websites. For more information about UK's NAGPRA efforts, visit the UK Department of Anthropology. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Liz Villani is founder of #BeYourselfAtWork, an organisation which partners with workplaces to create a new narrative around the role that work plays in our lives to boost energy, performance and results. Her company allows and encourages people to be their authentic selves and see work as an opportunity to make a unique difference. Liz is the creative mind behind iAM, the world's first personalised values product, which helps people to define their unique character so they know how to bring their whole and best selves to work. Clients include Redbull Racing, NHS, Arup and HSBC – innovators in leading workplace change and supporting authenticity in leaders, managers and those who reduce their success due to challenges with workplace conformity, social mobility and diversity. Liz is a frequent commentator on the future of workplace culture and a tireless advocate for inspiring new generations, underrepresented groups and everyone to radically change their view of work. She regularly features in consumer publications such as Management Today, Metro, Glamour and a range of workplace and people-focused titles in the UK and around the world. Liz is also an export champion for the UK Department of Business and Trade.https://www.beyourselfatwork.com

Fusion News: November 15, 2023 Dr. Leigh Ann Kesler, a nuclear engineer and fusion consultant specializing in science communication, gives an update on the global development of fusion energy. Links to all the stories mentioned are given below. 1. First plasma fired up at world's largest fusion reactor: https://www.science.org/content/article/first-plasma-fired-world-s-largest-fusion-reactor 2. Fusion Diary: the spherical tokamak story: https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/fusion-diary-the-spherical-tokamak-story/ 3. Focused Energy Partners with LLNL on a Target Design for Inertial Fusion Energy: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107594701/en/Focused-Energy-Partners-with-LLNL-on-a-Target-Design-for-Inertial-Fusion-Energy 4. Petition calls on UK to save JET fusion experiment from closure: https://physicsworld.com/a/petition-calls-on-uk-to-save-jet-fusion-experiment-from-closure/#:~:text=More%20than%20750%20people%20have,fusion%20reactor%20in%20early%202024. 5. Joint Statement Between DOE and the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Concerning a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Fusion: https://www.energy.gov/articles/joint-statement-between-doe-and-uk-department-energy-security-and-net-zero-concerning#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20Energy,and%20commercialization%20of%20fusion%20energy. Bonuses: 1. Nuclear fusion, new drugs, better batteries: how AI will transform science: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/audio/2023/nov/02/nuclear-fusion-new-drugs-better-batteries-how-ai-will-transform-science-podcast 2. Pursuing fusion power: https://knowablemagazine.org/article/physical-world/2023/the-challenge-of-fusion-power 3. China completes ITER magnet support components: https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/China-completes-ITER-magnet-support-components

Island Pellet Stoves Marc Howell is the founder of Island Pellet Stoves. If you live in an off-gas property, you may be considering a pellet stove for heating your home. Summary of Podcast Island Pellet Stoves, Origins and Challenges Marc, Kevin, and Graham talked about Marc's sustainable energy company, Island Pellet Stoves. They discussed the following: challenges they faced in finding suitable pellet stoves availability of pelletised wood fuel in the UK start of Marc's business journey in 2010. Marc's big contribution was to create a small black box pellet stove that would fit into small British fireplaces. Advantages of Pellet Stoves versus Log Burning Stoves They also talked about the advantages of pellet stoves over traditional log burners, convenience sustainability and lower cost per kilowatt hour. How Pellets are Made Marc, Graham, and Kevin discussed the process of making wood pellets from sawdust as a sustainable alternative for heating homes. They also mentioned the availability of different grades of pellets. Heat the Whole House Marc discussed the possibility of using a stove to heat an entire house to replace an oil boiler. There are benefits of installing a boiler stove with a hot water tank to provide a decent flow of hot water for showers. More Benefits of Stoves They also talked about the simplicity of adding pellets to the boiler. and the importance of flame quality and low noise levels in stove designs. Graham, Marc, and Kevin discussed the benefits of watching a flame, the evolutionary connection to fire, and the feedback from clients regarding their dogs' reactions to the flame. They also talked about the smokeless feature of the stove and how it resolved a client's issue with smoke in a residential area. DEFRA Regulate Smoke Control In the conversation, Marc explains that the UK Department of Environment and Food and Rural Affairs regulates the smoke control area regulations and approves appliances for use in these areas. He also mentions that their range of stoves is currently the only one approved for use in smoke control areas, which covers a significant portion of the UK population. What Makes Pellet Stoves Attractive to Consumers? Marc, Graham, and Kevin discussed various factors that make Pellet stoves appealing: flame quality, size, reliability, carbon neutrality. Balanced Flue They also highlighted the uniqueness of the balanced flue design used in the stoves, which allows for shorter chimney heights and eliminates the need for a traditional chimney in certain circumstances. Marc Howell - at Play! He has an interest in stone circles and his pastime of exploring them. Clips from the Podcast Marc's Background http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Wales-Upbringing.mp4 Tell Us More About Island Pellet Stoves http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Formation-of-The-Company.mp4 Fits into the British Fireplace http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-British-Fireplace.mp4 How Big Does it Need to Be? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-How-Big-is-Small.mp4 Cleaner than Wood Stoves (20 to 30 times cleaner!)? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Cleaner-than-Wood-Stoves.mp4 Logs versus Pellets http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Logs-versus-Pellets.mp4 How Much Do I Buy - Pellets? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Pellet-Quantity.mp4 A1 Pellets costs around £350-400 per tonne. A1 relates to the ash content. Grade of Pellets http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Ash-Content-of-Pellets.mp4 Less ash less clean up. Can You Heat The Entire House? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marc-Howell-Heat-the-En...

In this podcast we interviewed Hannah Lewis, Head of Policy for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and Sam Reed, Head of Scope Expansion for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. In this interview we ask our guests about the latest developments in the UK emissions trading system as well as about its potential for future evolution. The interview was led by Marie Raude and Lea Heinrich, Research Associates at the Climate Team of the Florence School of Regulation.

Amanda is an economist, management consultant and project manager with over 13 years' experience providing cross cutting advisory services to solve business issues, increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness of organizations. She has extensive experience working with executives in national government institutions, multilateral agencies, the private sector, indigenous organizations, and academia in both advisory and business development roles. Amanda has delivered projects and results across various competencies including capital raising, transaction advisory services, international development project design, market and feasibility studies, data analytics and governance, strategy and operations, enterprise performance management, public policy advisory, technical assistance, project management and change management for transformation initiatives. Amanda previously worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte, leading business transformation and international development assignments. She has been retained by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development and Umeme Limited to provide strategic advisory services. In this episode, you'll discover: -Amanda's entrepreneurial journey...01:30 -Advice for those interested in investing in Africa...04:15 -The highest and lowest cost items Amanda markets...08:45 -Lessons in diversity learned from international travel...12:20 -Top 3 factors or dealbreakers that influence Amanda's business decisions...16:30 -What is the right investment mechanism...21:05 -Books and podcasts Amanda recommends...23:20 -And much more...

Join us this week as we delve into the heart of Iran's turmoil with esteemed guest Elliott Abrams, former foreign policy advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump. Gain exclusive insights and expert analysis on the current state of affairs in Iran, exploring the underlying factors, potential ramifications, and possible solutions. Don't miss this captivating episode as we unravel the complexities of one of the world's most critical geopolitical hotspots.We're also joined by Andrew Hale, the Jay Van Andel Senior Trade Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation, who brings his extensive experience in international trade and defense intelligence. Together, we examine the alarming issue of China defaulting on $850 billion of debt, shedding light on the potential global consequences and exploring the economic and geopolitical landscape. Don't miss this captivating episode as we unravel the complexities of Iran's chaos and China's financial challenges._Elliott Abrams is senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in Washington, DC. He served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor in the administration of President George W. Bush, where he supervised U.S. policy in the Middle East for the White House, and as Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela in the administration of Donald Trump.Abrams was educated at Harvard College, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Law School. After serving on the staffs of Senators Henry M. Jackson and Daniel P. Moynihan, he was an assistant secretary of state in the Reagan administration and received the secretary of state's Distinguished Service Award from Secretary George P. Shultz. In 2012, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy gave him its Scholar-Statesman Award.Abrams was president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, from 1996 until joining the White House staff. He was a member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 1999 to 2001 and chairman of the commission in the latter year, and served a second term as a member of the Commission in 2012-2014. From 2009 to 2016, Abrams was a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, which directs the activities of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. He is a member of the board of the National Endowment for Democracy, and teaches U.S. foreign policy at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service.Abrams joined the Bush administration in June 2001 as special assistant to the president and senior director of the National Security Council for democracy, human rights, and international organizations. From December 2002 to February 2005, he served as special assistant to the president and senior director of the National Security Council for Near East and North African affairs. He served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor for global democracy strategy from February 2005 to January 2009, and in that capacity supervised both the Near East and North African affairs and the democracy, human rights, and international organizations directorates of the National Security Council.Abrams rejoined the State Department in January 2019 as Special Representative for Venezuela, and in August 2020 took on the additional position of Special Representative for Iran. He left the Department in January 2021.Abrams is the author of five books: Undue Process, Security and Sacrifice, Faith or Fear: How Jews Can Survive in a Christian America, Tested by Zion: The Bush Administration and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, and most recently Realism and Democracy: American Foreign Policy After the Arab Spring. He is the editor of three more, Close Calls: Intervention, Terrorism, Missile Defense and "Just War" Today; Honor Among Nations: Intangible Interests and Foreign Policy; and The Influence of Faith: Religious Groups and U.S. Foreign Policy.Andrew is the Jay Van Andel Senior Policy Analyst in Trade Policy in Heritage's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies.Andrew Hale is currently the Jay Van Andel Senior Trade Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation. A dual citizen of the U.S. and the United Kingdom, he has previously worked for the UK Department for International Trade, in Defense Intelligence, and for Parliament. In the U.S. he has worked for the State Department and for a Member of Congress._Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

It's Monday, July 3rd, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Afghanistan instability caused 3,700 civilian casualties Ongoing instability in Afghanistan led to 1,095 civilians killed and 2,679 wounded between August 2021 and May 2023, according to a report from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. More than 700 of the civilian deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices occurring in public places such as mosques, education centers, and commercial markets.  The Islamic State was responsible for over 1,700 of these civilians being killed or injured. Despite the total collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government to Taliban forces and an attack perpetrated by ISIS-Khorasn Province that killed 13 U.S. military personnel, President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. forces to completely withdraw from Afghanistan in August 2021. France deploys 'armored military vehicles' to combat nationwide riots (Sound of machine gun fire) That's the sound of machine gun fire shot by roving immigrant gangs in France which threatens the largely unarmed French citizenry. ZeroHedge.com reports that France has deployed “Armored Military Vehicles” to combat nationwide riots. President Emmanuel Macron's government struggles to contain social unrest across the country.  French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, said overnight chaos has resulted in 2,000 cars burned, 500 buildings damaged, hundreds of businesses looted, and violent clashes with police. He said over 800 people were arrested, with nearly 250 officers injured.  A conservative Twitter account, named Amuse, tweeted, “France opened its borders to culturally diverse immigrants who have largely failed to assimilate. Frustrated, they are going to war against French society.” 17% more abortions in England and Wales According to the new official statistics by the UK Department of Health & Social Care, there were 123,219 abortions  of residents in England and Wales between January and June 2022, reports Evangelical Focus. This was a 17% increase from the same period in 2021 (105,488), and equates to over 680 abortions every day. Proverbs 31:8 reminds us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” American intelligence reveals more pro-abortion violence expected Rev. Jim Harden is the founder of a New York crisis pregnancy center, CompassCare, which was firebombed by pro-abortion terrorists last year when the Dobbs Supreme Court decision was leaked. His pro-life center was one of 90 similar centers which were targeted.  In light of the recent first anniversary on June 24th of the Supreme Court decision to overturned Roe v. Wade, Harden talked to The Worldview about American intelligence about future violence expected from the pro-aborts. HARDEN:  “We know there's going to be more violence ahead targeting pro-life pregnancy centers because on May 24 the Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warning of more violence one year after the pro-abortion Kristallnacht was sparked by the illegal leak of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health. “The bulletin that the [Department of Homeland Security] sent out reads, ‘Factors that could mobilize individuals to commit violence include judicial decisions pertaining to socio-political issues. Likely targets of potential violence, include faith-based institutions.' So, the translation here is that judicial decisions pertaining to socio-political issues refers to the Dobbs anniversary, which is June 24th, and the Fifth Circuit's potential overturning of the FDA's illegal approval of the dangerous chemical abortion drug, mifepristone. Those two things are animating left-wing, pro-abortion extremists.” Supreme Court blocks Biden's $430 billion student loan forgiveness In a 6-3 decision, the U.S Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a painful defeat on Friday, blocking his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt -- a move that had been intended to benefit up to 43 million Americans, reports Reuters. The court sided with six conservative-leaning states - Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Carolina - that objected to Biden's student loan forgiveness. Its ruling dealt a blow to the 26 million borrowers who simply did not want to repay the student loans that they themselves initiated after Biden announced the plan in August 2022. Chief Justice John Roberts said that such broad action would require clear congressional approval. Under Biden's plan, the U.S. government was going to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student debt for Americans making under $125,000 who obtained loans to pay for college and other post-secondary education. And Uncle Sam was going to forgive $20,000 of student debt for Pell grants to students from lower-income families. Supreme Court vacates $135,000 fine against Christian bakers And finally, the United States Supreme Court vacated a lower court decision against a Christian couple in Oregon who were punished for not making a cake for a lesbian wedding, reports The Christian Post. In 2013, the owners of Sweetcakes by Melissa, Aaron and Melissa Klein cited their Christian belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. In response, the lesbians filed a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, in which the government entity concluded that the Kleins had violated the state's accommodations law.  That led to a whopping $135,000 fine against the Kleins, forcing them to close their bakery. In 2016, the Kleins appealed the ruling, but the Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the order in 2018.  That's when the Christian couple first appealed to the Supreme Court. In the Supreme Court's recent decision handed down Friday, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that “the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong.” First Liberty President Kelley Shackleford, who represented the Kleins said, “It's a win when the Supreme Court vacates a bad lower court decision like it did for Aaron and Melissa today, but the case is not over. The Kleins have been fighting for the First Amendment for over a decade and we will stand with them no matter how long it takes to get the victory they deserve.” When Jesus was questioned about marriage by the Pharisees, He asked, “Haven't you read that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,' and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'” (Matthew 19:4-5) Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, July 3rd in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

  Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Sharon Spencer, Director, Direct Farm Marketing Division, Kentucky Department of Agriculture Season 5, Episode 29 "Eating is an agricultural act." - Wendell Berry, Kentucky Author In celebration of National Agriculture Week and National Nutrition Month®, we visit this week with Sharon Spencer of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). Sharon discusses our Kentucky Farmers Markets which can be found in almost every county in the state and how they are important to local economies and cultures. She also discusses the Plate it up! Kentucky Proud project, an important partnership between the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, KDA, and the UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. For more information visit: KYProud Find a Farmers Market Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Kentucky Department of Agriculture Sharon's Favorite Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Recipes

Michael's guest for Episode 121 of Cleaning Up is Rob Miller, Professor of Aerothermal Engineering at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Whittle Laboratory. The Whittle Laboratory is conducting world-leading research in pursuit of making net-zero aviation a reality. With the aviation sector looking set to be one of the hardest to abate in the net-zero transition, Michael wanted to know whether electrification or hydrogen represents the best chance to keep the world flying in sustainable fashion. Also on the agenda were the complexities of producing - and defining - sustainable airline fuel, and the scale of the risk posed by aircraft contrails. Relevant Guest & Topic Links The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) is helping map pathways to net zero aviation: https://whittle.eng.cam.ac.uk/aviation-impact-accelerator/ Explore the AIA's Resource to Climate Comparison Evaluator (RECCE): https://recce.aiatools.org/ Read about the plans for the new Whittle Laboratory: https://whittle.eng.cam.ac.uk/new-whittle-laboratory/ King Charles toured the Whittle Laboratory in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjoY4y_qZAkGuest BioRob Miller is professor of aerothermal technology and director of the Whittle Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. He is also director of the Rolls-Royce Whittle University Technology Centre in Cambridge. Rob is a member of the UK Department for Transport's Science Advisory Council, the FlyZero Design Advisory Group, and a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. In 2014 he set up and led the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Gas Turbine Aerodynamics. He led the team that pioneered rapid technology development, the process of reducing research and development times in aerospace from years to months or weeks. In 2020 he set up the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international expert group aiming to build an interactive whole-system simulator to accelerate the journey to climate-neutral aviation.Rob's honours include the Royal Academy of Engineering President's Special Awards for Pandemic Service, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Thomas Hawksley Gold Medal, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Air Breathing Propulsion Award, the American Society of Engineers IGTI Best Paper Award (2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers highest honour in the field, The Gas Turbine Award, four times (2019. 2015, 2014, 2010).