Podcasts about university of bristol

Space is a key feature of social life. But does the digitalisation of society affect its spatial dimensions, and if so, how? In this podcast, Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki discusses his work exploring digitality, different types of space and notions of virtual realities, such as cyber space.With Dale Southerton and Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theordore Schatzki.This podcast is brought to you by the Centre for Sociodigital Futures – a flagship research centre, funded by the ESRC and led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with 12 other Universities in the UK and globally.  The support of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is gratefully acknowledged.

The first podcast for the TRUUD (Tackling the Root Causes Upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development) research programme explores how we value health and the opportunities to shape urban environments for healthier lives. Host Andrew Kelly interviews Daniel Black, TRUUD Research Co-Director and Professor Jim McManus, Public Health Wales, about the TRUUD programme, which examines the interplay between property, transport systems, and public health, aiming to reduce non-communicable diseases and health inequalities through preventative measures. Discussions cover the definition of upstream determinants of health, the barriers to implementing preventative public health policies, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration and assigning value to health outcomes. Examples of successful initiatives in Wales and inspiration from other countries are highlighted, along with book recommendations for further learning. Funded by the UK which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry. Six partner universities bring expertise and skills from public health, law, psychology, management, systems engineering, environmental and health economics, real estate, planning, urban development, policy and public involvement disciplines to the £10m programme with several industry, public and third sector partners.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/Music credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

The second podcast in the series from the TRUUD research programme explores the challenges of translating urban health research into effective government policy and action. Host Andrew Kelly is in conversation with Professor Sarah Ayres, University of Bristol, and Dr Geoff Bates, University of Bath, about their work on the TRUUD project, specifically examining how to make government take notice of evidence and implement long-term preventative strategies. They discuss the Health Appraisal of Urban Systems model for understanding the costs of unhealthy urban environments, the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, and the potential of devolution and a focus on wellbeing economies. The conversation also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 and concludes with an optimistic outlook on achieving meaningful change through sustained engagement with civil servants.”Funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/Books recommended in the episode:Sarah Ayres:Managing Complex Networks by Walter Kickert, Erik Hans Klijn, Joop KoppenjanManaging Uncertainty in Networks by Joop KoppenjanGeoff Bates:Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder by Samuel Wilson FussellAndrew Kelly:The Child in the City by Colin WardOther recommended resources:About The Green Book from HM Treasury to appraise policies, programmes and projects.Music credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

The third podcast episode from TRUUD explores the complexity of achieving long-term, lasting change within urban development to foster healthier lives. Host Andres Kelly discusses with Dr Krista Bondy, University of Stirling, and Dr Neil Carhart, University of Bristol, how current systems struggle to address interconnected challenges, often leaving practitioners feeling powerless. The conversation emphasises the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach and systems thinking to understand the various influencing factors and overcome short-term perspectives. This episode investigates how to create interventions that are sustainable and prioritise health and equity for current and future generations, suggesting a need to reconsider societal values and decision-making processes.Funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/Recommended reading from episodeKrista Bondy:Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de WaalJustice and the Politics of Indifference by Iris Marion YoungNeil Carhart:Thinking in Systems by Donella MeadowsAndrew Kelly:The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World by Roman KrznaricMusic credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

The fourth podcast episode from the TRUUD programme explores public engagement in shaping healthier urban environments. Hosted by Andrew Kelly in conversation with Dr Andy Gibson, University of the West of England and Dr Miriam Khan, GP and member of the TRUUD Public Advisory Board, they explore the importance of involving communities and listening to their lived experiences in policy creation. They examine methods for effective engagement, such as deliberative approaches and the use of visual aids, highlighting challenges and successes in projects like low traffic neighbourhoods. The guests also recommend books that underscore the principles of people-centred urban development and the accessibility of scientific information.Funded by the  UK Prevention Research Partnership which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/Books recommended in the episodeDr Miriam KhanHappy Cities by Charles MontgomeryDr Andy GibsonBad Science by Ben GoldacreAndrew KellyThe Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane JacobsMusic credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

The fifth and final TRUUD podcast explores the future of urban development and the necessary investments for creating healthier places. Host Andrew Kelly with experts Daniel Black, TRUUD Research Co-Director and Thomas Aubrey, Credit Capital Advisory, discuss the issue of short-termism in planning and the importance of long-term vision, drawing parallels with historical and European examples. They highlight the need for integrated planning that includes transport, green spaces, and social infrastructure alongside housing. The conversation examines methods for measuring the impact of urban development on health and the economy, introducing the HAUS model from TRUUD. Financing models, including land value capture, are considered crucial for delivering sustainable and high-quality urban environments. The podcast also touches on the significance of leadership, devolution, and community involvement in achieving these goals.Funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/ Books recommended in the episodeDaniel Black:The Death of Rural England by Alan Hawkins Small Is Beautiful by E.F. Schumacher How Institutions Think by Mary Douglas Thomas Aubrey:Good Cities, Better Lives: How Europe Discovered the Lost Art of Urbanism by Peter Hall, with contributions from Nicholas Falk.Andrew Kelly:The film They Came to a City (1944) directed by Basil Dearden and adapted from a play by J.B. Priestley. Available on BFI Player.Music credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

In this International Women's Day episode, we chat to Professor Gene Feder OBE, Professor of Primary Care at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, Bristol Medical School, about the Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse (HERA) programme. For the past five years, HERA has been co-developing and testing women-centered and culturally-appropriate domestic violence and abuse (DVA) healthcare interventions in low-and middle-income countries – Brazil, Nepal, occupied Palestinian territories and Sri Lanka – with an aim to improve the rates of identification and reporting of DVA, and create more effective healthcare responses. Professor Feder talks about the co-development of care models specific to each country, the outcomes and surprising findings of the study to date – and what working on HERA means to him as a health researcher.---- The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Group was co-led by the University of Bristol and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The Group reported their findings and published a PolicyBristol report in 2024 Read more about HERA on the University of Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care webpage and the University of Bristol News page. Professor Feder is Director of VISION, a UK Prevention Research Partnership focused on violence prevention.

We talk to neuroscientist Dr Emma Cahill about memory; from how we create memories, to how we recall them... and everything that happens in between. We also talk about how conditions such as depression and ADHD impact our memory. Emma is a lecturer in neuroscience and psychology at the University of Bristol, and is an expert in the mechanisms of memory.Make sure to join in with this episode's challenge, as Emma sets Gwen and Kate an exercise aimed at giving our busy brains a break!If you'd like to find out more about Emma, you can find her on X @DrEmmaCahillWe also mention the following episode: Ep.55 - Psychology of Scent: How to use it to change our emotional wellbeing | Karen GilbertGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | Patreon Or, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee! Be social with us:Instagram Facebook TikTok Thank you to our team:Music - Andrew GrimesArtwork - Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media - Kate Balls

In the first episode of this short series about the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, Ivonne takes you to the pollination beds, a section about human introduced crops, the western herb garden, and ballast seed border. She's impressed by the Avon Gorge display. Over 30 kinds of rare plants grow in the this gorge in Bristol. This makes it a top botanical site in the UK.  As always, you'll find more info and links in the shownote. 

In this episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we are live at VMware Explore in Barcelona, diving into the future of digital innovation in education with Keith Woolley, Chief Digital Information Officer at the University of Bristol. As one of the top 100 universities globally, Bristol is renowned for its cutting-edge research and tech-forward approach. Keith shares how the university harnesses VMware's solutions to create a boundaryless, digital-first campus that enhances both research and educational experiences. Keith discusses the complex technology ecosystem at Bristol, from virtualization tools and high-performance computing to a groundbreaking reality emulator used for digital twinning. He also explains the university's strategic journey with VMware, highlighting how they've built a flexible infrastructure that supports diverse research needs while managing costs effectively. Keith's insights reveal the shift towards on-premises private cloud solutions, driven by AI, data sovereignty, and the evolving demands of modern research institutions. We explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating advanced AI capabilities, including the recent launch of the UK's fastest supercomputer at the University of Bristol. Keith offers a behind-the-scenes look at how this state-of-the-art supercomputer is set to transform AI research and applications, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in fields like biotechnology and sensory technology. Finally, Keith shares his forward-thinking vision for the university in 2045, touching on the relevance of higher education in an AI-driven world and the importance of embedding AI into the curriculum. He discusses how the university is working with students to address concerns around generative AI, bias, and equity, ensuring that AI is used as a tool for learning rather than a shortcut. Tune in to hear how the University of Bristol is redefining the digital campus and leading the way in tech-enabled education, research, and innovation. Could the future of education lie in a hybrid cloud approach that bridges the physical and digital worlds? Listen now and join the conversation on what lies ahead for universities and their role in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.  

9 November sees the return of An Afternoon Of Dilla at Brix in London.Featuring live performances, DJ sets, beat sets, a Dilla beat cypher plus exclusive merch and competitions, this is an official fundraising event for the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation, the charity established by Ma Dukes.All money raised from the event will be donated to the charity to support the amazing work they do surrounding music production for young people - offering free sessions and access to industry standard music equipment.The event is family friendly, with great small plate food provided by BRIX, and an amazing competition supported by Minirigs, Scratch Pro Audio, Monkey Shoulder and more. AAOD is supported by University Of Bristol and Hip Hop Coffee Shop.The event features:Essa - Dilla tribute setMysdiggiChristophaDJ Prime CutsDj KishmeisterDJ ShortyEahwee- beat setStereo Mike - Dilla beat breakdownVice beats Dilla tribute talkDilla beats cypher

2/2: #HOTEL MARS: What explains The Great Dying of 250 mya? Alexander Farnsworth, Science, University of Bristol. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 1909 DARWIN'S STUDY

1/2: #HOTEL MARS: What explains The Great Dying of 250 mya? Alexander Farnsworth, Science, University of Bristol. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 1921 PALEONTOLOGY NATIONAL MUSEUM

PREVIEW: THE GREAT DYING: Hotel Mars conversation with colleague David Livingston as we welcome paleoclimatologist Alexander Farnsworth of the University of Bristol to guide us through the research article he and his colleagues posted re the "end-Permian mass extinction," aka the Great Dying, when 80% of Marine Life and two-thirds of Terrestrial Life died off. Why? How? And can it happen again? More soon. 1911 Columbian Museum

In an age of academies and free schools, secondary schools in England have never had more freedom over their admissions rules. But how do they decide who gets in and who doesn't? And does it really matter?These are the issues explored in this podcast, featuring Professor Simon Burges (Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol) and Dr Ellen Greaves (Honorary Research Associate at the University of Bristol). Discussing their research, Simon and Ellen shed light on the complexities of England's secondary school admissions rules today and show that fairer admissions criteria could have a huge impact – on children, families and our whole society. 

Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Professor Jane Memmott and Dr Tommaso Jucker discuss the true value of ecosystem services. Bristol artist Sophie Long shares an artistic interpretation of the conversation.

It is believed that being more porous in nature will enable universities to create a talent pool of graduates with en entrepreneurial mindset and access to the very latest thinking, technology and innovation.But is this enough to stem the tide of talent leaving Malaysia for opportunities elsewhere?Featuring Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan (HELP University), Professor Veronica Hope-Hailey and Professor Brian Squire (University of Bristol Business School)Find out more about the 'Open for Business' podcast series. 

The government of Malaysia has set a target of making Malaysia a regional hub for startups by 2025. As of 2022, there were approximately 3,000 active startups in Malaysia, a stark increase from around 300 in 2013. However, whilst 30% of Malaysian startups have displayed consistent growth and profitability, about 1,800 startups struggle, with a 60% failure rate, especially within the first three years. The failure is majorly attributed to lack of market need affecting 42% or approximately 756 startups. How can universities provide a more robust route to market and accelerate a culture of research incubation and support for entrepreneurs?Featuring Ts. Mohd Roydean Osman (Taylors University) and Simon Bond (University of Bristol) Find out more about the 'Open for Business' podcast series. 

Malaysia welcomes far more international students than any other country in SE Asia, yet it is losing talent faster than most with its brightest minds leaving the country to pursue careers overseas. With Malaysia's Higher Education Plan due to expire in 2025, this episode sets the scene for a series of podcasts that will explore how universities could turn the situation around – particularly the role supercomputers, spin outs and a more porous campus could play in reshaping the sector to position the country as an attractive option for students, researchers, workers and business. Featuring Prof Evelyn Welch (University of Bristol) and Andrew Sheng.Find out more about the 'Open for Business' podcast series. 

As the rate of climate events increases, how do businesses respond, adapt and keep their staff safe?In this episode of Responsible Business: Leading the Way, Professor Veronica Hope Hailey, Dean of the University of Bristol Business School is joined by Sarah Kenny, CEO of BMT to discuss how businesses rise to modern challenges.Find out more - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business

Trust, from employees, customers and other stakeholders, is core to responsible business. And since the pandemic, people expect even more from businesses, which are – according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer -- the only institution trusted by the global public.In this episode Veronica and her guest, Brad Greve, Chief Financial Officer at BAE Systems, discuss what the pandemic has taught us about building and maintaining trust.Find out more: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business/

The psychological contract has changed dramatically since the start of the pandemic, with the balance of power swinging towards the employee.In this episode, Professor Veronica Hope Hailey and her guest, Jane Cathrall, Executive Director, People Directorate at the Bank of England, discuss how leaders should respond to the new challenges of engaging employees and creating a sense of ‘community' around work.Find out more:  https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business/

Cabot Institute for the Environment scientists, Dr Gemma Coxon and Dr Ross Woods, highlight some surprising facts about the water system and how nature based solutions to drought and floods may not serve the purpose we want, especially if implemented without sufficient prior research.

Professor Susan Parnell, who researches the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in African cities, talks to Bristol City Council's Allan Macleod about how the SDGs are implemented in the city of Bristol and what can be learned at the local scale in order to make global progress on the Goals.

Cabot Institute for the Environment's Professor Rich Pancost and Roger Griffith MBE discuss "Power of People in climate action". Rapper and songwriter Consensus share a captivating interpretation of the conversation.This discussion covers the power of people, words and cultural change in the climate crisis and how community engagement and empowering communities will help us all. 

Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Dr Kate Hendry and Dr Laurence Publicover discuss "the Ocean Floor: An alien commons?" Geochemist Dr Kate Hendry and Dr Laurence Publicover, a senior lecturer in English, have been working closely together on ocean floor research. Listen to this fascinating conversation on how their two differing forms of research can come together to help understand more about our ocean floor and it's important relationship to the climate crisis. In this podcast, we gain their expertise on the subject and hear about their research journeys.Read their collaborative pieces here:The Invisibility of the Sea – Brigstow Institute (bristol.ac.uk)Unless we regain our historic awe of the deep ocean, it will be plundered (theconversation.com)Kate's current project links:Isotope CYcling in the LABrador Sea (wordpress.com)BIOPOLE – Biogeochemical processes and ecosystem function in changing polar systems and their global impactsLaurence's research:https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/699622Shipboard Literary Cultures | SpringerLinkLaurence's up-and-coming play:https://www.re-versetheatre.com/hamlet-voyage.

Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Professor Dale Southerton and Professor Valeska Ting discuss "a whole systems approach to net zero".Engineer Dr Valeska Ting and social scientist Professor Dale Southerton are two academics from completely different disciplines, both working on net zero. In this episode they meet each other for the first time to discuss their net zero research problems and learn quite quickly the benefits of interdisciplinary working and how they can work together to solve them. 

Cabot Institute for the Environment climate scientist Dr Eunice Lo and medical statistics Professor Richard Morris discuss Heatwaves and Health. The conversation looks at the implications of heat on our health and the links between rising temperatures from climate change, increased occurrence of heatwaves and increased hospitalisations and deaths, and how many lives could be saved through climate change mitigation. 

This episode focuses on the environment, specifically understanding urbanisation. Our host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Dr Felix Agyemang, Research Associate at the School of Geographical Sciences and Stephen Pearson, a student currently studying an MSc in Climate Change Science and Policy. Together they discuss the dynamics and processes of cities in the Global South, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, through the application of urban modelling techniques.Find out more about our MSc Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics programme

Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Dr Daniel Haines and Dr Max Werner discuss Earthquakes and the Environment. Contemporary digital illustrator Parys Gardener creates an artistic interpretation of the conversation.

Storyteller and writer, Zakiya Mackenzie and Climate Justice Researcher Dr Alix Dietzel discuss "Why climate justice matters for all". Artist Rosa ter Kuile (RTiiiKA) highlights the importance of valuing all voices in an illustration inspired by the conversation.

Kicking off this extraordinary series, we hear first-hand from Mohamedou Ould Slahi who exposed the use of torture at Guantánamo, smuggling out facts about his experience in letters to his lawyer, Nancy Hollander. Nancy joins with Professor Sir Malcolm Evans to extend the conversation and discuss her role in sharing the story, the first and only memoir by a still-imprisoned Guantánamo detainee, that helped secure his freedom.For further reading: "Guantanamo, Torture and Mechanisms for Change."If you're interested in related study or research, please have a look at our LLM Human Rights Law and our PhD in Law.

Have you ever wondered what representing someone detained in a facility synonymous with secrecy and deception would be like? In the second episode of this series, we delve into the realities of striving for truth as a Guantánamo lawyer. Professor Sir Malcolm Evans, former chair of the UNs Subcommittee for Prevention of Torture, joins Nancy Hollander, the Guantánamo lawyer who represented Mohamedou Ould Slahi whilst he was detained there for 14 years without charge.For further reading: "Guantanamo, Torture and Mechanisms for Change."If you're interested in related study or research, please have a look at our LLM Human Rights Law and PhD Law.

As we mark the shameful 20th anniversary of Guantánamo Bay, the third episode in this series asks if torture works. We hear, first hand, from Mohamedou Ould Slahi who reflects on what pain and fear meant to his perception of truth. His criminal defence lawyer, Nancy Hollander, and Professor Sir Malcolm Evans, former chair of the UNs Subcommittee for Prevention of Torture, extend the conversation to discuss how such a barbaric approach was possible in Guantánamo, in the 21st Century.For further reading: "Guantanamo, Torture and Mechanisms for Change."If you're interested in related study or research, please have a look at our LLM Human Rights Law and our PhD in Law.

To wrap up this extraordinary series, we look at the prospects for closing Guantánamo, the need for mechanisms that hold States accountable for their crimes - and what the facility's legacy means for international human rights. For the last time, criminal defence lawyer, Nancy Hollander, and Professor Sir Malcolm Evans come together to discuss how the United States of America ignored international human rights treaties – and what can be learnt from the role the University of Bristol's Human Rights implementation Centre already plays in reducing incidence of torture around the world.For further reading: "Guantanamo, Torture and Mechanisms for Change."If you're interested in related study or research, please have a look at our LLM Human Rights Law and our PhD in Law.

What does the future of work look like? And how do we make it sustainable, yet progressive? In this fascinating first episode, host Ruby Lott-Lavigna poses these questions and more with Dr Rutvica Andrijasevic, an associate professor in International Labour Migration, and Dr Huw Thomas, a lecturer in Management. Together with student Mekhala Laud they delve into what the future of work might look like, the right to decent work, and the impact of the digital economy on the workplace.Find out more about our MSc Human Resource Management and the Future of Work programme

Mental health and educational psychology often go hand in hand, but our understanding is often rudimentary. In this second episode host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Dr Felicity Sedgewick, lecturer and lead researcher at the University of Bristol who specialises in the areas of mental health and autism, and Sarah Boon, a recent alumna of the MSc Psychology of Education programme. Together they discuss the need to adapt education settings to allow for different learning styles with a focus specifically on the needs of autistic students at university.Find out more about our MSc Psychology of Education programme

Does the law always protect workers from their employers? Our host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Professor Alan Bogg, a professor of Labour Law at the University of Bristol, and Stuart Hurst, a student currently studying a master's in Employment, Work and Equality Law. Together they discuss the relationship between workers' rights and the law, the loopholes that have appeared over time, and what the future of employment could look like for workers in the UK.Find out more about our LLM Law - Employment, Work and Equality and LLM Law - Labour Law and Corporate Governance programmes

This episode focusses on the crucial role that data and research plays in international decision-making to combat the many crises the world faces today, such as climate change. Our host, Ruby Lott-Lavigna speaks with Jess Epsey, a lecturer in the School of Geographical Sciences and a Senior Adviser to the UN Sustainable Development and Solutions Network, and Nina Cunningham, a student currently studying for a Master's in Environmental Policy and Management. Together they discuss the importance of understanding and analysing data, as well as being able to use your conclusions to support important arguments in front of policy makers and governance.Find out more about our MSc Global Development and Environment programme

How can technology enhance all kinds of performance? For the last episode of the series, host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Dr Paul Clarke, a Senior Lecturer in Performance Studies at the University of Bristol. Together they discuss what augmented reality has to offer the world from a performance perspective, the benefits this could have on the development of societies, and the possibilities these new technologies can unlock for the future.Find out more about our new MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality) programme

Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Dame Julia Slingo and Professor Dann Mitchell discuss "What is the Climate Emergency?" while artist Chi-Yien Snow shares a powerful artistic interpretation of the conversation.What exactly is the climate emergency and why is it so important? This conversation covers not just the science but their experiences of different generations working in climate science, how we'll need adaptive adaptation to address the climate crisis, and much more!

What is community tech, and why do communities care about it? We discuss examples of community tech we've seen through our research to explore how communities are creating their own sociodigital futures and discover what can be learnt from community alternatives to big tech solutions. With Anna Dent, Matt Dowse, Helen Manchester and Martin Parker.Find out more about our work with communities and their sociodigital futures. This podcast is brought to you by the Centre for Sociodigital Futures – a flagship research centre, funded by the ESRC and led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with 12 other Universities in the UK and globally.  The support of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is gratefully acknowledged.

While many leaders and businesses are attempting to put the pandemic behind them and focus on the ‘new normal', have we thought deeply enough about what we've learned and what it means for future crises? In this episode, Professor Veronica Hope Hailey and her guest Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, discuss why everything is still to play for and the role we all have in co-creating a brighter future.Find out more https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business/

The pandemic disrupted leaders on every level. It forced them to re-examine their assumptions about their organisation's purpose and place in society. It impacted their perceptions and their actions around responsible business, and their leadership attitudes and practices.The worst of the pandemic is now firmly behind us – although we remain in the depths of an economic and cost-of-living crisis, with the war in Ukraine ongoing. In this first episode, Veronica and Katie are joined by Andrea Winfield, general manager for HR across the western Europe region for Microsoft, to explore what being a responsible business means in a post-pandemic world.Find out more: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business/

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In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Julia Mortimer, Journals Director and Head of Open Access at Bristol University Press.They discuss recent developments in Open Access, including funder mandates, community-led models and the direction Bristol University Press are heading in.  In addition, they offer advice for authors, and potential authors, for navigating this fast-moving publishing landscape.Find out more about Open Access on the Bristol University Press website.Bristol University Press/Policy Press newsletter subscribers receive a 25% discount – sign up here.

In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Richard Kemp speaks with Ed Atkins, author of A Just Energy Transition: Getting Decarbonisation Right in a Time of Crisis, about what is needed for an energy transition to be just.They discuss the need to ensure decarbonisation doesn't come at the expense of already marginalised communities, the role that green jobs will play and the importance of acknowledging that while an energy transition will change our everyday lives, it has the potential to change them for the better.A Just Energy Transition by Ed Atkins is available on the Bristol University Press website. Order here for £26.99.Bristol University Press/Policy Press newsletter subscribers receive a 25% discount – sign up here.

Since 2020, various crises have disrupted leaders on every level and have led to the emergence of some new and welcome leadership styles. In this episode, Professor Veronica Hope Hailey and her guest Nick Hampton, Chief Executive Officer at Tate & Lyle, discuss whether these new styles will stick, and talk candidly about the challenge of being a leader in a world beset by crises.Find out more about the Business School's research: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/business-school/research/ Read their Thought Leadership articles: https://www.cipd.org/en/views-and-insights/thought-leadership/insight/responsible-business/

How do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia. ⭐Highlights§  Zeke shares his journey from PhD student at the University of Bristol to CEO and founder of Milbotix.§  Zeke explains the challenges of integrating technology into the lives of individuals with dementia and emphasizes the importance of early detection, intervention, and prevention.§  Explore Zeke's entrepreneurial journey and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of building a business. §  Discover how Milbotix plans to navigate the intersection of technology, healthcare, and societal change. 

How can spin-outs leverage end user feedback to refine products and validate markets? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Jenny Bailey, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ferryx, a biotech company focused on the commercial production of live bacterial products for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation in humans and animals. ⭐Highlights§  Discover how a chance conversation with Co-Founder Dr Tristan Cogan sparked the innovative idea behind Ferryx: the disruption of inflammatory pathways in the gut using live bacteria that flourish in the presence of iron.§  Find out about the steps Jenny and Tristan took to protect their new intellectual property and take it from the lab to a commercial product§  Jenny gives her perspective on the pre-accelerator ICURe programme, which encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone, engage with stakeholders, refine the project and test its market viability.§  Hear about Ferryx's approach to ongoing product development and testing, including clinical trials and engagement with patient feedback. 

How can the UK address its technology skills gap? Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Kirsten Cater, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bristol. Kirsten leads the skills and training aspect of the MyWorld project, addressing the significant skills gap in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. ⭐Highlights§  Delve into the relationship between higher education and industry as Kirsten shares her knowledge of the challenges faced by early-career researchers.§  Explore practical tips to help make connections at networking events and strategies for researchers to go beyond their immediate projects. §  Kirsten reflects on the thread that ties her diverse career together - her core as a computer scientist, coupled with a passion for understanding people.§  Find out why interdisciplinary approaches are needed to address future challenges as Kirsten shares her experiences at the Centre for Sociodigital Futures. 

How are novel quantum technologies being applied to meet market demands? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour speaks to Anthony Laing, Professor of Physics and Co-Director of the Quantum Engineering and Technology labs at the University of Bristol and CEO of Duality Quantum Photonics. Anthony outlines his career journey from mature student to CEO and the importance of customer-centricity in gaining market traction. ⭐HighlightsDevelop your insight into the real-world applications of quantum computing, from quantum factoring to drug design.Trace the evolution of Duality, from the challenges they faced during the pandemic and how they have aligned their technology roadmap to customer needs and developed a more distinctive voice.Find out more about Duality's involvement in clean energy, via a collaboration with the UK Atomic Energy Authority on fusion reactor technology.Anthony outlines Duality's decision-making process and the ethical considerations involved when choosing projects 

What is the future of hydrogen as a renewable fuel source? Professor Michele Barbour talks with Dr Neha Chandarana, a Lecturer in Bio-based and Sustainable Composites at the University of Bristol. Neha explores the potential applications of hydrogen, from heating to various modes of transport. She also shares insights into her role as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Champion for the University's Faculty of Engineering. ⭐Highlights§  Learn about Neha's research on hydrogen and its potential applications in aerospace, shedding light on the challenges and promises.§  How does research transition from the lab to real-world industry applications? Explore what collaborations and funding streams are needed to make it happen. §  Neha discusses her role as Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Champion, detailing initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive environment within the Faculty of Engineering.§  Discover how Neha collaborates across different Faculties to understand the educational experiences of engineering students, particularly those with intersectional identities. 

How could a chance discovery in cuttlefish biology help protect our sight? Join Professor Michele Barbour in conversation with Dr Shelby Temple, the CEO and Co-Founder of Azul Optics, a medical device company focused on using innovative screening technologies to improve eye health. Hear about Shelby's transition from academia to entrepreneurship and the importance of building the right team. ⭐Highlights§  Delve into the research on a unique eye pigment and the accidental discovery that led to the creation of Azul Optics' ground-breaking technology.§  Hear about Shelby's move from academic to entrepreneur and the support he received from Bristol SETsquared and the Innovate UK ICURe programme.§  Learn about the significance of building the right team and the dynamic interplay between business and scientific partners crucial for Azul Optics' success.§  Shelby discusses the company's work to realise their full market potential, their goal of being acquired and their mission to educate and leave a lasting impact on eye health.  

What can we learn from our history to make positive changes for the future? Professor Michele Barbour investigates this question with Dr Joanna Burch-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Co-Chair of the Bristol Histories Commission, and Co-Director of Bridging Histories. Joanna talks about her work to celebrate diversity, empower people, and foster a sense of collective heritage. ⭐HighlightsLearn how the Countering Colston campaign and the removal of Edward Colston's statue during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 shaped Bridging Histories' grassroots approach to community engagement.Joanna reflects on her background growing up in Virginia and the Appalachian Mountains, shaping her perspective on the importance of community and social change.Find out how you can take part in Bridging Histories signature activities. Submit poetry and recipes. Learn about your street's history. Explore family histories. Discover the monuments and memorials in your area. Be a changemaker. 

Welcome to the Enterprise Sessions How do you launch a new business without the necessary infrastructure to support it? If you're Dr Harry Destecroix you build it yourself. Professor Michele Barbour sits down with the Science Creates Founder to talk about the remarkable success of an ecosystem that combines specialist incubator facilities, a network of strategic partners and a dedicated venture capital fund – and aims to make Bristol a global centre for deep tech.  ⭐Highlights Harry describes his unconventional career journey from University of Bristol PhD student to CEO. Hear about Ziylo, Harry's initial venture – including securing funding, the role of incubators, technology licensing and the acquisition by pharma giant Novo Nordisk. Harry outlines his approach to building balanced and effective multidisciplinary teams that nurture talent and embrace and emphasise diverse strengths. Get Harry's take on the entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of taking risks, making mistakes and learning from setbacks. 

Joining us on this episode of Resistance TV is former sociology professor David Miller, who was sacked by the University of Bristol because of his opposition to Zionism.He had been subjected to a vituperative campaign by the usual band of bad faith actors, including the Israeli funded Union of Jewish Students (UJS). He was also targeted by a parliamentary pile-on, which saw Conservative MPs sitting on the Education Select Committee using their position to attack him, and there was even a petition signed by over 100 parliamentarians absurdly alleging that David Miller's comments about the UJS threatened the safety of Jewish students on campus.This weaponisation of anti-Semitism was dismissed by two QC-led inquiries who both completely exonerated him. But the university's management buckled in the face of Zionist pressure and sacked him anyway.David Miller then took his case to an employment tribunal, which was eventually heard at the end of last year, and the tribunal's decision is expected later this month.Support Resistance TV byJoining the Workers Party:workerspartybritain.org/support/join/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WPB_TU_GroupSigning up for No2NatoNo2War:https://www.no2nato.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/resistancetvFollow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ResistanceTVPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ResistanceTVPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ResistanceT...Threads: @ResistanceTVPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resistancetvp...Follow Chris Williamson https://twitter.com/DerbyChrisW Check out more Videos from Resistance TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXySk... Get ready for the most exciting and thought-provoking show of the week! Join us every Wednesday at 7pm for Resistance TV live, the show that takes a bold, socialist stance on the issues that matter most to the left wing. Hosted by the former Labour MP, Derby Council Leader, founder of the Resist Movement for a People's Party, and Workers Party member Chris Williamson, we delve into the most pressing areas of concern for progressives: Anti Racism, Anti Imperialism, MMT, Injustice, Britain's role in foreign affairs, 21st century Socialism, Alternative Media, and more. But that's not all – our show is live and unfiltered, giving you a front-row seat to the discussions that shape our political landscape. And if you miss the live show, don't worry! Our audio podcast will be available every Friday, so you can catch up on all the action at your convenience. Join the Resistance TV movement and be a part of the progressive conversation. See you Wednesday! #Zionism #ResistanceTV #ChrisWilliamson

Miranda Mowbray is one of Britain's leading thinkers on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence. After a long and distinguished career as a research scientist with HP, she is now an Honorary Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Bristol where she specialises in ethics for AI, and data science for cybersecurity. In our wide-ranging conversation, Miranda breaks down the definition of AI ethics into its many constituent parts – including safety, transparency, non-discrimination and fairness. She tells us that there's probably too much focus on the dire predictions of AI ‘doomers' and not enough on the more immediate, but less apocalyptic outcomes. On a lighter note, Miranda reveals her personal mission to change the world, and shows off a sculpture that she had commissioned, based on the imaginings of generative AI. You can watch a video of our interview with Miranda here: https://youtu.be/tbnHxbM5ZR8 

#72 — Paul Verkade is a Professor of Bioimaging in the School of Biochemistry at the University of Bristol. In this episode of The Microscopists, Paul joins Peter O'Toole to discuss his inspirations and involvement in developing correlative light and electron micropy (CLEM). He also chats about co-establishing the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility and his favorite Christmas movies. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com

This Week in Green Software has Dr. Daniel Schien from the University of Bristol, UK, joining host Chris Adams to talk about old research, recent news, and future prospects all revolving around digital sustainability. This conversation touches on some of the work Daniel has done in the past (and plans to do in the future) as well as their thoughts and reckons on this and how it can be used to steer our efforts towards a sustainable future. Together, they cover topics such as streaming being the new flying, and some ways in which new research has changed their perspectives on some problems in green tech.

In this episode of InspectTech, Michelle Wright welcomes Dr. Peter Martin, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow at the University of Bristol. They discuss Dr. Martin's experience in nuclear energy and in analyzing materials with a variety of technologies— including X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers—at projects in Chernobyl, Ukraine, the US, and Japan. -- After completing his undergraduate degree in geology at the University of Bristol, Dr. Peter Martin undertook a PhD in Physics. His doctoral research included a project examining the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident of March 2011, one of the worst ever nuclear accidents. During this multidimensional work, Peter used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) equipped with novel radiation detection systems to explore the meter-scale contamination trends as well as cutting-edge materials science methodologies to examine the microscopic fallout material that was released into the surrounding environment. Following a stint working in the nuclear industry and after having gained expertise in radiation detection systems and materials science, Peter obtained a highly prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Research Fellowship in 2020. In this research, he works alongside other international experts in the field to develop novel sensory platforms for deployment across multiple applications. Dr Martin has established himself as an international expert in nuclear materials, radiation detection, reactor accident scenarios, and radiological release incidents arising from nuclear facilities. He is frequently invited to give talks on his areas of expertise around the world, and he has worked extensively with global media outlets to give expert commentary on topical issues across the nuclear sphere.

Professor David Miller discusses his recent sacking by the University of Bristol and how Israel advocacy and lobby groups are increasingly weaponizing “anti-semitism” to silence all criticism of Israel in academia. Miller has brought an employment claim against Bristol for unfair termination.

What happens when data science meets cell biology? One researcher at the University of Bristol is finding out. Ioana Gherman, PhD student at the University of Bristol, is applying mathematical modeling and machine learning to create and analyze whole-cell models – learn how in this mini episode. This is our Oracle for Research short that gives you a download on exciting research in only two minutes.

Today's episode is with  Dr. John Pauling. Dr. Pauling is a consultant rheumatologist at North Bristol NHS Trust and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol Medical School. In today's podcast, we talk about antibodies and their connection to scleroderma. We define what antibodies are, different types of antibodies found in scleroderma patients, and what those antibodies tell us about a scleroderma patient's diagnosis. We also discuss the 15% rule and Raynauds

What are the causes of war? When is it morally proper and necessary to wage war? Which economic systems lead to less conflict? What does the Russo-Ukrainian war indicate about future conflict? In this lecture, Yaron Brook covers these questions and more. Hosted by the Liberty society at the University of Bristol on March 31, 2022. The event was used to raise funds for Ukrainian aid.Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://bit.ly/2TCEqHcOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3

Today's guest is John Rarity, Professor of Optical Communication Systems at the University of Bristol, and Fellow of the Royal Society. John was one of the early pioneers for experimental quantum information science in the 1980s, performing some of the original experiments with single photons. He has remained a leading figure in the field to this day, overseeing many quantum technologies projects such as the city-wide quantum network in Bristol. In this episode, we talk with John about how he became a scientist, aspects of his research, and he ends by giving some advice to young scientists aiming to enter a career developing quantum technologies.

Today we're interviewing Jorge Barreto, director of the Quantum Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training and senior lecturer at the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs in Bristol.

Ryan and Becky are joined by Emily Black (Instagram: @emilydental), a BDS5 student from University of Bristol. They talk about what makes Bristol stand out as a Dental School including a year by year break down and teaching style! Emily also completed an intercalation year which means she will graduate with 2 degrees. If this is something you're interested in, find out if this is offered by a University through their prospectus or by contacting their admissions directly. Make sure to listen to all dental school episodes when Ryan and Becky are joined by a student from each UK dental school ahead of UCAS applications in October! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dental_appointment Contact us: dentalappointment21@gmail.com Instrumental by Forget The Whale: www.instagram.com/forgetthewhale

I am very pleased to introduce you to philosopher of science: Shaun Stanley. Shaun gained both his undergrad and his masters in Philosophy from the Witz University in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is soon to finish four years of study for his PhD at the University of Bristol. His work explores the relationship between Darwinian  evolutionary theory and non-evolutionary social science, with a focus on cultural evolution theory - this fascinating subject is what we spend most the episode discussing. Enjoy!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/

I am very happy to be sharing my conversation with classicist Martina Delucchi. As an Italian, Martina has always had a love for the ancient world. She studied Classics at the University of Genoa and then went on to gain two masters; one also from the University of Genoa, this time  in Archaeology, and one from the University of Pisa in Classical Philology. For her PhD at the University of Bristol, of which she is current studying, Martina is exploring ancient Greek colonial and foundational myths, focusing on the little-known myth of Telephus. We also discuss why we should study the ancient world in the first place. Keep up to date with Martina's work here: https://bristol.academia.edu/MartinaDelucchi and why not following the University of Brisotl's Classics department on Twitter? https://twitter.com/bristol_clah Enjoy!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/

Rachael sits down with The Bristol Suspensions to talk about their submission, The Heartburn Song, which won the group awards for Outstanding Arrangement for Oscar Andrusier, with Robbie Armstrong, Nathan Cave, and Rosa Witts at semis! Check out their submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9wmJy9Pk0. Support the group as they raise money for their album here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-bristol-suspensions-2021-album

Rachael sits down with The Bristol Suspensions to talk about their submission, The Heartburn Song, which won the group awards for Outstanding Arrangement for Oscar Andrusier, with Robbie Armstrong, Nathan Cave, and Rosa Witts at semis! Check out their submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9wmJy9Pk0. Support the group as they raise money for their album here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-bristol-suspensions-2021-album

I am very excited to be sharing my conversation with historian Diego Repenning Lopez. Diego is originally from Chile but has always had a fascination with Russia and the mysterious territory of Siberia. He came to the UK to study Russian at the University of Bristol and has since completed his masters and his PhD there. In this episode Diego will help us understand that there is more to Siberia than extreme weather and Soviet dissidents. We discuss the history of Siberia, how it came to be 'Russian', how it has been governed, its status as a colony and much more.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/

Pitch Fight won an award for Outstanding Choreography for Georgia Hall and Aashna Kaura Bali for It's A Man's Man's World/Thumbs opb: James Brown/Sabrina Carpenter. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PF5VUboabw.

Pitch Fight won an award for Outstanding Choreography for Georgia Hall and Aashna Kaura Bali for It's A Man's Man's World/Thumbs opb: James Brown/Sabrina Carpenter. Check out their entry at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PF5VUboabw.

Евгения, обучающаяся на программе Foundation при University of Bristol, рассказывает о своем опыте учёбы и отвечает на вопросы слушателей. Всё об обучении в Великобритании смотрите на сайте: https://studinter.ru/uk/

Hi everyone! In this episode of the OpenPod mini-series, Erin and Sofia chat with Parisha from the University of Bristol! Parisha is a first-year student, so shares her experiences studying at Bristol so far. We discuss starting university during the COVID-19 pandemic, online societies and elephants!  Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?', a brand new FREE series from Vet Mentor! Join vet students Sofia and Erin as they interview successful vet students from each of the UK Vet Schools in their 'OpenPod' series, share the insights of fantastic vets in the industry and cover everything from specialisms and research to discrimination in the practice - think BIG, we have some great guests lined up! Follow our Instagram @soyouwanttobeavet to keep up to date with all our releases! If you have any ideas of what you'd like to see us talk about, then drop us an email on vetpodcast@medicmentorfamily.org ------- Motivate Me by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

James got in touch to ask us: "What were the health impacts of the vastly different diets and lifestyles of aristocrats and peasants? Would wealthy Roman patricians be much smarter than plebeians based solely on improved nutrition?" Hungry for answers, Adam Murphy spoke to University of Cambridge archaeologist Sam Leggett, and the University of Bristol's Julie Dunne... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Dr Gabriel Scally, Public health physician, Former Regional Director of Public Health in England & Honorary Professor of Public Health at University of Bristol joined Gavan Reilly to discuss Boris Johnson’s latest decisions on Covid-19 restrictions in the UK and US President Donald Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis.  Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Fear not! Despite Open Days being cancelled across the country, Ciara and Lucy are bringing the Open Days to you through a series of ‘Open Pods' where they interview Medical Students from different universities across the UK. They ask all the important questions that will help you make an informed decision as to which Medical School is right for you. Listen for fantastic insight from students who know what they are talking about. And the best part... you don't even need to leave your house! In this Open Pod episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Chris from the University of Bristol. Bristol is an integrated course with an optional intercalation year. The A Level entry requirements for 2021 entry are AAA, and candidates with a UCAT score of >2660 (in 2017/8) were likely to be invited to interview. Listen to hear all about how students really find the course and get some top tips on how to get in! Comment any questions for Chris on the Medic Mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/

What's good beautiful humans!I'm very excited to share this mind-melter of an episode with you all! My guest this week is Dr. David Glowacki: scientist, artist and cultural theorist. Dr. Glowacki has appointments as a Research Fellow at the Royal Society scientific academy in the UK and as a Philip Leverhulme Fellow at the University of Bristol. Dr. Glowacki was so gracious to come on the BNP and talk to us about his current work creating virtual reality environments in order to induce mystical-like experiences similar to what one experiences on the psychedelic journey, for the purpose of healing and treating depression, addiction and PTSD. Dr. Glowacki heads up "an eclectic academic research group called the ‘Intangible Realities Laboratory’ (IRL), which is joint between the Centre for Computational Chemistry and the Department of Computer Science." He has "published in several domains: non-equilibrium molecular physics, classical & quantum dynamics, biochemistry, digital aesthetics, interactive art, human-computer interaction, high-performance computing & algorithm development, evolutionary algorithms, religion & power, cultural theory, atmospheric physics, optics, and scientific instrument development." Dr. David Glowacki is an absolutely brilliant thinker and an eloquent speaker, and it was a real blessing to have him on Barbarian Noetics. Check out his website to learn more about his work, background, and current projects at https://glow-wacky.com/.So strap in and come along as we journey into an exploration of the Intangible Realities that underpin our reality. Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to rate, review and spread the word about the BNP. Much love y'all,ConanTRACK LIST FOR THIS EPISODEDykotomi - Corvid Crunk (Official Intro Track for the BNP)dryhope - White OakGaudi - Ayahuasca Deep DubDelirium - Silence (feat. Sarah McLachlan)David Starfire - Primal (Zebbler Encanti Experience Remix)Zion I - What We Gone Do (feat. Jane Hancock)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/noetics)

When we've covered artificial skin in the past, the one thing that we've neglected: can you tickle it? Right? What fun is a robot if it can't kick in at the tickle party? So, researchers at the University of Bristol have created an interactive artificial skin.The Skin-On interface is a multi-layer silicone membrane that mimics the layers in human skin. The skin consists of a surface textured layer, an electrode layer with conductive threads, and a hypodermis layer. It allows devices to feel your grasp, including tickling, caressing — even twisting and pinching. And that caption is on this photo with a robot being tickled, caressed, twisted and pinched. Now, I know that they also created a phone case and computer touchpad as part of the tech demonstration, but we all know where this is headed, right? Extremely realistic shaved cat robots. I understand why you might miss the story — most of the pictures just look like someone let their kid run wild at the lab with a tub of silly putty.The university, which with collaborated with Telecomm ParisTech and Sorbonne University, also released a sizzle reel of various pinching, touching, tapping and otherwise fondling. You know, to control your phone. Next, the researchers are working on making the skin more realistic, including embedding hair and giving it goose bumps. Dr. Anne Roudaut, associate professor in human-computer interaction at the University of Bristol, supervised the research. One of the authors of the paper — Skin-on interfaces: a bio-driven approach for artificial skin design to cover interactive devices — said, “This work explores the intersection between man and machine." Yep, I'd say you nailed it.

If complex systems science had a mascot, it might be the murmuration. These enormous flocks of starlings darken skies across the northern hemisphere, performing intricate airborne maneuvers with no central leadership or plan. Each bird behaves according to a simple set of rules about how closely it tracks neighbors, resulting in one of the world’s most awesome natural spectacles.This notion of self-organizing flocks of relatively simple agents has inspired a new paradigm of engineering, building simple, flexible, adaptive swarms that stand to revolutionize the way we practice medicine, map ecosystems, and extend our public infrastructure. We’re living at the dawn of the age of the robot swarm – and these metal murmurations help us create communications networks, fight cancer, and evolve to solve new problems for an age that challenges the isolated strategies of individuals.This week’s guest is Sabine Hauert, Assistant Professor in Robotics at the University of Bristol and President/Co-founder of robohub.org, a non-profit dedicated to connecting the robotics community to the world. In this episode, we talk about how swarms have changed the way we think about intelligence, and how we build technologies for everything from drug delivery to home construction.Visit our website for more information or to support our science and communication efforts.Join our Facebook discussion group to meet like minds and talk about each episode.Hauert Lab Website.RoboHub Website.NanoDoc Website.Sabine at Nature on the ethics of artificial intelligence.Sabine's 2019 SFI Community Lecture.Follow us on social media:Twitter • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn

In this week's episode of the Gatty Lecture Rewind, Michael sits down to chat with Jonathan Rigg about graduate school, honing in on a dissertation topic, and poverty and prosperity in Southeast Asia. Jonathan discusses his work in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central Asia, and how he advises his graduate students as they put together their dissertations. 

University of Bristol (UoB) students who create excessive noise will be asked to pay a fine. Statistics revealed that complaints about general noise and rowdy house parties hosted by students have increased by 52% and 24% during the academic years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, respectively. Many residents have expressed distress over disturbances that students and their activities caused. As a result of the disturbances, UoB came up with a new rule requiring students who reside in a property that received a noise complaint to pay a $120 fine if misbehavior is proven. Aside from a $300 fine for repeated offenses, an additional $64 will be charged to shoulder attendance fees for a behavior awareness seminar. The fines will be gathered into a community fund used for activities that encourage students to engage in their community. Since the new rule's implementation, UoB students expressed mixed reactions about it. One student said that the fine is hefty and could discourage excessive noise and loud parties. Meanwhile, another student commented that fines might not have a significant impact because house party organizers might begin imposing party entrance fees. Another student also said that the university should teach students the importance of courtesy instead of implementing fines. Discussions about student noise started with “The Noise Pages,” a website that allows Bristol residents to report complaints. Andrew Waller, “The Noise Pages” creator, wrote that the website aims to help Bristol residents respond to noise. In the website, Waller emphasized the importance of having UoB students understand the local rules and their university's guide to community living to promote better relationship with the community.

TOM CARTER — FOUNDER & CTO — ULTRAHAPTICS Tom Carter is the Founder and CTO at Ultrahaptics. A leading technology company making mind-blowing technology that lets users feel the sensation of touch in mid-air. The future is coming and they are at the pinnacle of it. They just won the "Tech Innovation of the Year" award and it's an exciting time for the company as they go from strength to strength. Tom invented the technology behind Ultrahaptics alongside his professor in a research lab at the University of Bristol. They have since grown the idea into one of the UK's most innovative businesses raising multiple rounds of funding with a rapidly growing team. You don’t go through events like this without learning a lot of lessons. On the podcast, he shares some amazing insights into what he has learned along the way. It's an incredible story direct from the front line and I’m sure something all listeners will want to follow updates as their tech gets into the hands of consumers over the coming years. Links https://Ultrahaptics.com https://twitter.com/iamtomcarter https://twitter.com/samharristweets Show notes https://bit.ly/2Nj2Z3G Special Guest: Tom Carter.

TOM CARTER — FOUNDER & CTO — ULTRAHAPTICS Tom Carter is the Founder and CTO at Ultrahaptics. A leading technology company making mind-blowing technology that lets users feel the sensation of touch in mid-air. The future is coming and they are at the pinnacle of it. Tom invented the technology behind Ultrahaptics alongside his professor in a research lab at the University of Bristol. They have since grown the idea into one of the UK's most innovative businesses raising multiple rounds of funding with a rapidly growing team. You don’t go through events like this without learning a lot of lessons. On the podcast, he shares some amazing insights into what he has learned along the way. It's an incredible story direct from the front line and I’m sure something all listeners will want to follow updates as their tech gets into the hands of consumers over the coming years. TOM’S TOP TIPS: 1. Culture: I love the way he thinks about making a nice culture without trying to take over people’s lives to try and squeeze more work out of them. Just getting more hours out of people doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get more work Allow people more freedom from work, so work 9–5 and they can go home. They can enjoy the money they earn and live their own social lives. Make sure that meal times are utilised as a good way for the team to bond and get some down time, consider this in the layout of your office 2. Focus on your strengths: I’ve got a lot of respect for the way he freely accepted taking on an incoming CEO so early on in the business, giving the company the management experience it needed to scale rapidly and allowing Tom to focus on driving innovation . Know your own strengths and limitations and just step back Be willing to get better people to do things you can’t do as well, this can help you achieve far more in the long run and you might learn a thing or two from them in the process. 3. Hiring He has a lot of insight from so conducting so many interview conversations in a rapidly scaling company that has experienced barely any turn over of staff. Approach interviews as more open conversations with people rather than a structured process. Aim to just get a good feel for what they would be like and what they could be doing for you. They might even have a role in your company that you weren’t specifically interviewing for. Make a point to ask questions like: What are they proud of doing? What do they enjoy doing? What are they best at doing? When hiring for a top position, screen candidates until you get four people that can do the job and get them all in on the same day. Afterwards, If you can all agree that one can do the definitely do the job don’t waste time overthinking it and just hire them. Bonus — Just do it Keep trying. success isn’t easy but if you have faith in the end goal even if it is a long way off it is worth the effort. Get out and try stuff whilst you’re still young! Don’t wait for life to happen to you because it comes around fast. TOM’S FAVOURITE BOOKS THE HARD THING ABOUT HARD THINGS — BEN HOROWITZ the tale of starting and growing a business to a billion dollars and losing it all and getting back and then nearly losing it and then starting another billion dollar business. Basically, there is no recipe for success and it is defined by what you do when things are going wrong. Such a good read. Sams Review and summary (https://medium.com/@sam_harris/the-hard-thing-about-hard-things-ben-horowitz-summary-and-review-8013261e1b4c) GETTING THINGS DONE: THE ART OF STRESS-FREE PRODUCTIVITY — DAVID ALLEN Just a standardly very useful book about just being an efficient human being and making the most of your time. Find top tips on maximising your time to achieve your goals that you can start implementing from day 1. It might not be the most exciting book but if you’re struggling to keep up with your task list or want to become better at achieving your goals then this should probably be at the top of your list before moving onto anything else. Get the book (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SHL3V8M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=samharris48-21&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SHL3V8M&linkId=e4c34a0be2636b47de811c98f2d8ff89) READY PLAYER 1 - ERNEST CLINE Since recording the podcast I have now read this book and it is amazing. 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Seminar held at the University of Oxford, 16 November 2016.

Dr. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Winston Churchill's July 2, 1938 address to the students of the University of Bristol on civilization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Winston Churchill's July 2, 1938 address to the students of the University of Bristol on civilization.

Continental Europe is currently facing the most challenging refugee crises since the Second World War. As many fleeing the conflict raging in Syria and elsewhere, set out onto the treacherous Mediterranean seas, images of dead bodies- including children- now appear in widespread circulation. While such images have, on occasions, notably shifted the political debates, evidencing in the process the power of social media, they are nevertheless still framed and mediated in order to regulate their effects. Indeed, as the images provide an intimate portrait of the encounter with contemporary violence, speaking directly to the questions of human sacrifice, the status of the victim, notions of militaristic valor, onto the aesthetic mediation of suffering – including political expediency, cultural and theological resonance, and beautification, so they point to the complex relationship between sacrificial violence, which is central to its continuum.

Nick Skelton is Assistant Director of IT Services (Infrastructure) at the University of Bristol and in his FOTE11 talk looked at: What do students actually expect from University? One long party? To pass a few exams? Or something more than that? And...