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Is Ireland's defence system prepared for the global world we live in today? Ivan discusses this further with Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.

n this episode of the TRX Podcast, host Nathan D'Rozario sits down with Sam Holmes, the gym manager at the University of Bath's Team Bath Sports. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Sam has worn many hats—from fitness instructor and personal trainer to national tutor and master trainer. He shares insights into his role at Team Bath, where he ensures the gym is a welcoming space for everyone, from high-performance athletes to students just beginning their fitness journeys. Tune in as Sam discusses the unique challenges and rewards of managing a university-based gym, trends in student fitness, and how he's creating an inclusive environment that fosters wellness and community. Nathan and Sam also touch on Sam's extensive qualifications, which range from exercise referral and training for special populations to a wide variety of group exercise certifications, including kettlebell and suspension training. And if you're near Team Bath, there's a special opportunity coming up—a womxn-only event on Thursday, 14th November, featuring a range of workshops for those who identify as female. This free event is a chance to experience the community Sam and his team have built firsthand. For more details, head to @teambathfitness on Instagram. Plus, as fellow Aston Villa fans, Nathan and Sam couldn't resist a bit of football talk toward the end of the episode. Stick around for their take on the greatest team the world has ever seen!

Guests: Vas Mavroudis, Principal Research Scientist, The Alan Turing InstituteWebsite | https://mavroud.is/At BlackHat | https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/speakers.html#vasilios-mavroudis-34757Jamie Gawith, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of BathOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-gawith-63560b60/At BlackHat | https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/speakers.html#jamie-gawith-48261____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesAs Black Hat Conference 2024 approaches, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli are gearing up for a conversation about the complexities of deep reinforcement learning and the potential cybersecurity threats posed by backdoors in these systems. They will be joined by Vas Mavroudis from the Alan Turing Institute and Jamie Gawith from the University of Bath, who will be presenting their cutting-edge research at the event.Setting the Stage: The discussion begins with Sean and Marco sharing their excitement about the upcoming conference. They set a professional and engaging tone, seamlessly leading into the introduction of their guests, Jamie and Vas.The Core Discussion: Sean introduces the main focus of their upcoming session, titled "Backdoors in Deep Reinforcement Learning Agents." Expressing curiosity and anticipation, he invites Jamie and Vas to share more about their backgrounds and the significance of their work in this area.Expert Introductions: Jamie Gawith explains his journey from working in power electronics and nuclear fusion to focusing on cybersecurity. His collaboration with Vas arose from a shared interest in using reinforcement learning agents for controlling nuclear fusion reactors. He describes the crucial role these agents play and the potential risks associated with their deployment in critical environments.Vas Mavroudis introduces himself as a principal research scientist at the Alan Turing Institute, leading a team focused on autonomous cyber defense. His work involves developing and securing autonomous agents tasked with defending networks and systems from cyber threats. The conversation highlights the vulnerabilities of these agents to backdoors and the need for robust security measures.Deep Dive into Reinforcement Learning: Vas offers an overview of reinforcement learning, highlighting its differences from supervised and unsupervised learning. He emphasizes the importance of real-world experiences in training these agents to make optimal decisions through trial and error. The conversation also touches on the use of deep neural networks, which enhance the capabilities of reinforcement learning models but also introduce complexities that can be exploited.Security Concerns: The discussion then shifts to the security challenges associated with reinforcement learning models. Vas explains the concept of backdoors in machine learning and the unique challenges they present. Unlike traditional software backdoors, these are hidden within the neural network layers, making detection difficult.Real-World Implications: Jamie discusses the practical implications of these security issues, particularly in high-stakes scenarios like nuclear fusion reactors. He outlines the potential catastrophic consequences of a backdoor-triggered failure, underscoring the importance of securing these models to prevent malicious exploitation.Looking Ahead: Sean and Marco express their anticipation for the upcoming session, highlighting the collaborative efforts of Vas, Jamie, and their teams in tackling these critical issues. They emphasize the significance of this research and its implications for the future of autonomous systems.Conclusion: This pre-event conversation sets the stage for a compelling session at Black Hat Conference 2024. It offers attendees a preview of the insights and discussions they can expect about the intersection of deep reinforcement learning and cybersecurity. The session promises to provide valuable knowledge on protecting advanced technologies from emerging threats.Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________This Episode's SponsorsLevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/levelblue266f6cCoro: https://itspm.ag/coronet-30deSquareX: https://itspm.ag/sqrx-l91____________________________Follow our Black Hat USA  2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2024-hacker-summer-camp-2024-event-coverage-in-las-vegasOn YouTube:

Guests: Vas Mavroudis, Principal Research Scientist, The Alan Turing InstituteWebsite | https://mavroud.is/At BlackHat | https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/speakers.html#vasilios-mavroudis-34757Jamie Gawith, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of BathOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-gawith-63560b60/At BlackHat | https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/briefings/schedule/speakers.html#jamie-gawith-48261____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesAs Black Hat Conference 2024 approaches, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli are gearing up for a conversation about the complexities of deep reinforcement learning and the potential cybersecurity threats posed by backdoors in these systems. They will be joined by Vas Mavroudis from the Alan Turing Institute and Jamie Gawith from the University of Bath, who will be presenting their cutting-edge research at the event.Setting the Stage: The discussion begins with Sean and Marco sharing their excitement about the upcoming conference. They set a professional and engaging tone, seamlessly leading into the introduction of their guests, Jamie and Vas.The Core Discussion: Sean introduces the main focus of their upcoming session, titled "Backdoors in Deep Reinforcement Learning Agents." Expressing curiosity and anticipation, he invites Jamie and Vas to share more about their backgrounds and the significance of their work in this area.Expert Introductions: Jamie Gawith explains his journey from working in power electronics and nuclear fusion to focusing on cybersecurity. His collaboration with Vas arose from a shared interest in using reinforcement learning agents for controlling nuclear fusion reactors. He describes the crucial role these agents play and the potential risks associated with their deployment in critical environments.Vas Mavroudis introduces himself as a principal research scientist at the Alan Turing Institute, leading a team focused on autonomous cyber defense. His work involves developing and securing autonomous agents tasked with defending networks and systems from cyber threats. The conversation highlights the vulnerabilities of these agents to backdoors and the need for robust security measures.Deep Dive into Reinforcement Learning: Vas offers an overview of reinforcement learning, highlighting its differences from supervised and unsupervised learning. He emphasizes the importance of real-world experiences in training these agents to make optimal decisions through trial and error. The conversation also touches on the use of deep neural networks, which enhance the capabilities of reinforcement learning models but also introduce complexities that can be exploited.Security Concerns: The discussion then shifts to the security challenges associated with reinforcement learning models. Vas explains the concept of backdoors in machine learning and the unique challenges they present. Unlike traditional software backdoors, these are hidden within the neural network layers, making detection difficult.Real-World Implications: Jamie discusses the practical implications of these security issues, particularly in high-stakes scenarios like nuclear fusion reactors. He outlines the potential catastrophic consequences of a backdoor-triggered failure, underscoring the importance of securing these models to prevent malicious exploitation.Looking Ahead: Sean and Marco express their anticipation for the upcoming session, highlighting the collaborative efforts of Vas, Jamie, and their teams in tackling these critical issues. They emphasize the significance of this research and its implications for the future of autonomous systems.Conclusion: This pre-event conversation sets the stage for a compelling session at Black Hat Conference 2024. It offers attendees a preview of the insights and discussions they can expect about the intersection of deep reinforcement learning and cybersecurity. The session promises to provide valuable knowledge on protecting advanced technologies from emerging threats.Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________This Episode's SponsorsLevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/levelblue266f6cCoro: https://itspm.ag/coronet-30deSquareX: https://itspm.ag/sqrx-l91____________________________Follow our Black Hat USA  2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2024-hacker-summer-camp-2024-event-coverage-in-las-vegasOn YouTube:

Why is there such a large variety of attitudes to even well-evidenced science? Laurence Hurst, professor of evolutionary genetics at the University of Bath, explores the differences between those who trust in science and those who do not. Since 1997 Laurence Hurst has been the Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at The University of Bath. Prior […]

While we have previously explored the question of narcissism and the dark triad of personality traits on the Brain for Business podcast, the question of how narcissistic leaders impact on overall organisational performance is something we are yet to consider in great detail. Yet this is exactly what our guests today, Professor Thanos Verousis of Vlerick Business School and Professor Pietro Perotti of the University of Bath, examine in a recent paper co-authored with Shee-Yee Khoo of Bangor Business School and Richard Watermeyer of the University of Bristol. To do this they examine the narcissism of university vice chancellors in the context of the overall performance of their universities. While this might perhaps seem a little obscure to those outside academia, Vice Chancellors are ultimately the CEOs of large and complex organisations and the transferrable insights are many.Key findings include:The appointment of a highly narcissistic VC leads to an overall deterioration in research and teaching performance and concomitantly league table performanceKey potential mechanisms explaining this include excessive financial risk taking and empire-buildingThe findings are consistent with the view that narcissism is one of the most prominent traits of destructive leadershipThere are practical implications for leadership recruitment and the monitoring of leadership practices in the higher education sector The article discussed - Vice-chancellor narcissism and university performance – can be accessed here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048733323001853 About our guests…Thanos Verousis is a Professor in Sustainable Finance at Vlerick Business School, Associate Editor at the Journal of Futures Markets and the European Journal of Finance. In his research he is particularly interested in understanding behavioural biases and decision-making in finance, especially with respect to departures from the classical rational expectations theory. Thanos also works on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in finance, especially in applications involving machine learning and robo-advising. You can find out more about Thanos's research here: https://sites.google.com/site/thanosverousis/Pietro Perotti is a Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor, at the University of Bath. Pietro researches the capital market consequences of accounting information, financial reporting quality and market microstructure. Pietro's research has been published in a range of leading journals including Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. Research Policy, Journal of Accounting Literature, Journal of Empirical Finance and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.You can find out more about Pietro's research here: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/pietro-perotti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hear Professor Tony Walter at the 2023 University of Bath CDAS conference on innovation, climate and ecological emergency, mass mortality, grief, loss and social change, as well as highlights from the conference! Who is Tony?  Tony Walter is a sociologist and Emeritus Professor of Death Studies at the University of Bath, UK. His most recent books are Death in the Modern World (2020) and What Death Means Now  (2017). Many of his articles have concerned various channels through which the living encounter the dead – not only spiritualist mediums, but also angels, social media, dark tourism, human remains in museums, music, ancestor veneration, and memory. He is currently writing about mortality in the age of the climate and ecological crisis.  What is CDAS? CDAS is an internationally recognised research centre focusing on the interdisciplinary social aspects of death, dying and bereavement at the University of Bath. https://www.bath.ac.uk/research-centres/centre-for-death-society/ How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Walter, T. (2023) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 2 July 2023. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23615262 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedeathstudiespodcast/message

Michael speaks with Chris Bryant all about changing the culture when it comes to cultured meat. Chris covers what cultured meat is, and how people feel about it. They discuss the social barriers to accepting meat alternatives. Chris breaks down the psychological barriers as well, examining the diffusion of innovations, status quo, habit, cognitive dissonance, framing and more. They also tackle the role of media, identity, social norms and regulation. Lastly, Chris offers advice on what you can do to shift the culture. In Over My Head WebsiteChris Bryant's WebsiteAnimal Charity Evaluators

It won't come as a surprise to many people to learn that taking a break from social media can lead to improvements in things like depression and anxiety. But a new study out of the University of Bath has provided some surprising results. 

Dr Sean Cumming is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Bath, as well as a consultant for the Premier League, Football Association, Lawn Tennis Association and Bath Rugby. He previously provided "An idiot's guide to Growth, Maturation and Biobanding" in Season 1, Episode 11 of the podcast. In this episode Sean discusses: Some of the interesting research projects that have happened in the Growth & Maturation space since our last chat in 2019. The research by Megan Hill showing the influence of peak height velocity on match grades in Academy Footballers. The research by David Johnson showing that the impact of Growth related injuries can be attenuated in Academy Footballers. The continued confusion of people wrongly using Relative Age Effect and Maturation interchangeably. Why the Maturity Offset method has a large error and shouldn't be a primary tool for monitoring maturation status. Where the research is heading in the future, including the on pitch visual screening behaviours of late vs early maturers. You can follow Sean's work via his Research Gateway profile page. To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

In this very thought-provoking episode, renowned criminologist Professor Yvonne Jewkes discusses prison architecture and how we could - and should - change the conversation around social and political attitudes to prisons and rehabilitation.

This month we are joined by Dr Sabinah Janally (Mentor & Clinical Psychologist) and Khyati Patel (Mentee & Trainee PWP) on the BAME Mentor Scheme at University of Bath. We showcase the importance of the mentoring scheme and how it can help transform and diversify the clinical psychology profession.

We talk to Ben Kwapong (Trainee Clinical Psychologist) from University of Bath who shares his success of getting onto the DClinPsy Programme in the context of underrepresentation of Black men within the profession.

Aquapella won an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Michael Colman for Think About Things (opb. Daði Freyr). Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asnXWTLaEYM.

Aquapella won an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion for Michael Colman for Think About Things (opb. Daði Freyr). Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asnXWTLaEYM.

Nancy asked: "Why does chilli stay on your fingers for so long after cooking with them, even after you wash your hands multiple times it can still hurt if you touch your eyes?" So what's the answer to this burning question. Adam Murphy asked chemist Tim Woodman, from the University of Bath... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

It is an absolute pleasure to introduce you to social scientist Luke Waktins. Luke will soon be embarking upon a PhD in sociology, adding to his masters and bachelor degrees, both from the University of Bath. Luke's work focuses on contemporary youth culture and his most recent research is on drill music. In this episode we discuss the debates surrounding drill music: violence, freedom of expression, artists and why/how it has become so popular.Thrive by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

Scientists from the University of Bath in the UK have developed a sustainable polymer using xylose, a sugar found in wood. The new polymer is a member of the polyether family.  It could be used in a variety of applications, including being a building block for polyurethane, used for example in mattresses and shoe soles. […]

This week our guest is Dr Chris Bonfield, a technology-enhanced learning manager from the University of Bath. Chris is a once medical medieval historian-turned future gazer, who’s research explores education 4.0 around the globe. Chris’s experience gives him a unique perspective about the potential that technology has to enrich the educational experience. We chat all about his findings and what the UK can learn from the rest of the world, what’s driving the change in employment and how higher education can react to industry 4.0.

This week our guest is Dr Chris Bonfield, a technology-enhanced learning manager from the University of Bath. Chris is a once medical medieval historian-turned future gazer, who’s research explores education 4.0 around the globe. Chris’s experience gives him a unique perspective about the potential that technology has to enrich the educational experience. We chat all about his findings and what the UK can learn from the rest of the world, what’s driving the change in employment and how higher education can react to industry 4.0.

This week Michael McKay speaks to Professor Bill Durodie - chair of Risk and Security in International Relations at the University of Bath in the UK. As Michael discovers, there's a lot more to risk than you may think.

On today's show we talk with the Style Duo-Mindy and Paula. Mindy and Paula have a full service, personal shopping and styling company. Through their 20+ years in the fashion industry, they have dressed and styled A-list celebrities as well as appeared on numerous TV shows including Bravo's Pregnant in Heels as well as appearing on the Today Show on NBC. To keep up with all that they are up to, check out their website at: www.thestyleduo.com and on IG at @thestyleduo Up next is Kit Yates. He's the author of the smash Hit book 'The Math of Life & Death-7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives'. This book helps to showcase how math is the beating heart of so much of modern life. Besides being an author and natural storyteller, Kit is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and co-director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath. To keep up with all the he's up to, check out his website at: www.kityates.com and on Twitter at Kit_Yates_Maths Wrapping up the show we speak with singer/songwriter Taki Gold. As a young child Taki, with the help of several women, was able to survive and escape the Liberian Civil War and join his family in the United States. It is here where he honed his musical skills. Out now is his HIT Smash debut single 'Liberian Boy' and dropping July 24th is his album Girl God. This album plays homage to all women, especially those that helped him survive the Liberian Civil War. To keep up with all that he's up to, check out his website at: www.worldoftakigold.com and on IG at @worldoftakigold

Rob Hyde, AV Manager, at the University of Bath UK joins the show discussing classroom and event operations, deploying spaces, including a great method for getting faculty trained (hint: ask for their time at a place they'll all be present), the LITEbox, and most importantly our common allegiance to Aston Villa. P.s., if you ever wanted to get yourself on the podcast, just follow Rob's method. This episode is sponsored by Sound Productions at SoundPro.com.

In this interview, we welcome Ian Gough to discuss his most recent book Heat, Greed and Human Need: Climate Change, Capitalism, and Sustainable Wellbeing. Here, Ian describes his initial concerns over the evident gap between the climate change agenda and social policy over the last decade. Ian's work aims to blend together economy, ecology, social policy, and politics into a conclusive analysis to explain both the drivers and the human consequences of climate change. He discusses the importance of eco-social policies (combining climate policies and social policies) with examples such as social pricing of utilities, higher taxes on luxury items, or reduced work schedules to enhance people's lives. Like many, Ian is worried about the consumption rate of wealthy nations and discusses his idea of ‘recomposing consumption' as an intermediate strategy: to reduce pointless luxuries and improve the production of necessities to enhance wellbeing. He uses the example of 46 million people driving SUVs in the United States. The World Bank found that if all these SUVs were swapped for European cars, enough electricity could be generated within this emissions envelope to supply all the people on the planet with power. While SUVs are not a necessity, electricity is, and Ian stresses our need to start thinking about this on a world scale. Ian is Visiting Professor at the Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) and an associate at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI), both at the LSE. He studied Economics at the University of Cambridge in the early 1960s and then spent over 30 years teaching and researching Social Policy at Manchester University before moving onto the University of Bath, where he is now Emeritus Professor. The post Episode 59 Interview, with Ian Gough, Emeritus Professor of Social Policy at University of Bath on the need for new eco-social policies to deal with the environmental crises we are now facing. appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Bath, Sean Cumming. Sean is an expert when it comes to the topic of relative age effect, biological maturity and youth development. I know there are lots of listeners out there coaching youth populations so I am hoping that recent podcasts featuring Rhodri Lloyd, Joe Eisenmann and now Sean will give those coaches some fantastic information to take a use in their practice.  In this episode, you will learn - Who is Sean Cumming (background, experience, and current role) Benefits and limitations of early and late maturers  Where bio-banding fits and the decisions whether to bio-band a player or not Psychological benefit of bio-banding What is the optimal banding? When does the late developer catch up mentally and physically? How does a coach/scout know the biological age of a player? This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

Dr. Rajani Naidoo of the University of Bath explains how higher education is becoming increasingly market driven, thus becoming less interested in the common good. Dr. Naidoo gives advice to the Danish education system on what to prioritize and what to avoid.

Dr Asel Sartbaeval, a Lecturer at the University of Bath, discusses her path from Kyrgyzstan to Oxford and beyond, and offers some advice on balancing career success with family and relationships.