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In this episode, we focus on the women from Newcastle who will go on to change the future. Leyla Ferrand and Vladislava Klimyak are undergraduate students at Newcastle University. We talk to them about gender equality, women in literature and empowering and supporting each other.
Leyla’s inspirational role model is Elizabeth from the book 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus. She recommends Mslexia, for women who write: https://mslexia.co.uk/ and the Newcastle University Ultimate Frisbee Club: https://nusu.co.uk/activities/view-club/263.
Vladislava works with the organisation ‘Girl you need to know this’, improving female health literacy at home and the workplace. : https://girlyouneedtoknowthis.com/. You can follow her Newcastle-based Instagram account @newcastle.cafe.life. Vladislava’s inspirational role model is influencer Valeria Lipovetsky who hosts the podcast ‘Not Alone’: https://www.notalonepod.com/
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 28min - 47 - Women From Newcastle: Empowering women in business with Anna Jones
This episode is part of a special series to celebrate International Women’s Day.In this episode, we talk to Newcastle University Alumna, Anna Jones. Since graduating with a degree in International Business Management Anna has had a successful career in the media industry, serving as the first female CEO at Hearst UK and most recently being appointed the first female CEO of The Telegraph Media Group.Anna is a champion of female entrepreneurs and co-founded the women-only networking AllBright.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 28min - 46 - Women From Newcastle: Challenging gender stereotypes in the workplace with Dr Jenny Olsen
This episode is part of a special series to celebrate International Women’s Day.
In this episode, we talk to Dr Jenny Olsen, a researcher from the School of Engineering at Newcastle University. Jenny is offering a brighter future for amputees with her design and testing of prosthetic arms.Jenny was recently recognised by the Women's Engineering Society as one of the top 50 women in engineering.Find out more about Jenny's research.Useful Links:
Buy the book 'Engineers Making a Difference' by Shini Somara and watch the video featuring Jenny's work.
Find out more about Sarah Day, Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.
Find out more about Sara Walker, Professor of Energy at the University of Birmingham.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 27min - 45 - Women From Newcastle: Celebrating our forgotten female trailblazers with Jill Taylor-Roe
This episode is part of a special series to celebrate International Women's Day.
In this episode, we talk to Jill Taylor Roe, Director of Academic Services and University Librarian at Newcastle University. Jill explores the lives of two incredible women who have shaped Newcastle's past, Dr Ethel Williams and Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen. Learn about how these women have impacted Newcastle University and the North East. Discover more about Dr Ethel Williams:
The North's Forgotten Female Reformers: https://speccollstories.ncl.ac.uk/The-Norths-Forgotten-Female-Reformers/Watch this short film of a suffragette demonstration in Newcastle 1909. One of the banners in the film may be the one made by Dr Ethel Williams in about 1905.View photographs, including Ethel’s motorcar and banner at CollectionsCaptured:
https://collectionscaptured.ncl.ac.uk/digital/collection/p21051coll27/id/2/rec/15
https://collectionscaptured.ncl.ac.uk/digital/collection/p21051coll27/id/7/rec/11
Discover more about Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen:
View Sirkka’s photographs including ‘Girl on a Spacehopper’: https://www.amber-online.com/collection/byker-revisited/
Purchase a copy of Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s book ‘Byker’ at: https://www.waterstones.com/book/byker/sirkka-liisa-konttinen/9781911306856Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 26min - 44 - Beyond the diagnosis: The role of exercise in cancer prevention and recovery with Dr Sam Orange
This episode is part of our mini-series, From Newcastle for Healthcare In this episode we talk to Dr Sam Orange, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Newcastle University.
Discover how exercise can lower the risk of developing cancer and how Sam is working on the PURE-EX project to help support women after breast cancer.
Find out more about Sam’s research and follow him on twitter @SamOrange01.Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Breast Cancer Now, PUREX Research project: https://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-research/our-research-projects/developing-programme-support-women-diet-exercise-after-breast-cancer
Contact Dr Sam Orange: Sam.Orange@newcastle.ac.ukSun, 04 Feb 2024 - 28min - 43 - Smiles on Screen: Improving dental care for people with learning difficulties with Dr Susan Bissett and The Lawnmowers Theatre Company
This episode is part of our mini-series, From Newcastle for Healthcare
In this episode we talk to Dr Susan Bissett, Lecturer of Dentistry at Newcastle University and Claire Hills-Wilson, Artistic Director of The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company.
Learn about the collaboration between The Lawnmowers Independant Theatre Company and the Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences in creating a new film to help educate dental students on the process of treating patients with learning difficulties.
Find out more about Susan’s research and follow her on twitter @SusiBiscuits.
Lawnmowers is a producing theatre-arts organisation, operating in Gateshead and surrounding regions and is run by and for people with learning difficulties.
Find out more about The Lawnmowers Theatre Company and follow them on twitter @LawnmowersITC and Facebook. The Lawnmowers also have a YouTube channel showing examples of their work.Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 30min - 42 - From Campus to Community: Inside Newcastle's Young@Heart Clinic with Dr Hamde Nazar
This episode is part of our mini-series, From Newcastle for Healthcare
In this episode, we talk to Dr Hamde Nazar, senior lecturer and director of education in the School of Pharmacy at Newcastle University.
Learn about the Young@Heart clinic, a student-run health clinic open to members of the public in Newcastle City Centre.
Find out more about Hamde’s work and follow her on twitter @NazarHamde.
Visit the Young@Heart clinic for your health check:
Grainger Market, Newcastle: https://ourgraingermarket.co.uk/welcome-grainger-market
Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) Community Health Bus: https://newcastle-gp-services.co.uk/community-health-services/
Newcastle University Staff and Students: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/sport-and-fitness/hub/healthchecks/
You can also find out more about the service in this video: Young@Heart Clinic | Newcastle University School of Pharmacy – YouTubeSun, 21 Jan 2024 - 36min - 41 - From fungi to furniture: the future of sustainable design with Dr Jane Scott
In this episode, we talk to Dr Jane Scott, Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow (NUAcT) in the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE).Her current research explores the future of interior design, made with mycelium, a root-like structure of fungus.Learn about the BioKnit Project, a venture which aims to investigate if fungus-filled textiles could become the new cutting-edge technique for making architectural structures and furniture.
Find out more about Jane's researchand follow her on twitter @responsiveknit.Discover more about the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment and follow them on twitter @Bio_Buildings.Also mentioned in this episode:BioKnit: http://bbe.ac.uk/bioknit/Future Observatory Display, Design Museum London: http://bbe.ac.uk/knitting-the-future-of-architecture-using-fungal-mycelium-an-arch-made-from-fungal-mycelium-grown-within-3d-knitted-fabric-formwork-is-on-display-at-the-design-museum-london/Magical Mushroom Company: https://magicalmushroom.com/
Farrell Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne: https://www.farrellcentre.org.uk/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 - 20min - 40 - The future of coral reefs with Dr James Guest and Liam Lachs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yM3fRJRgbKHSBC3h6iQdn?si=ade6af5f017e4d7c
In this episode, we talk to Dr James Guest, ERC Research Fellow and Liam Lachs, Ph.D. candidate in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Newcastle University.Learn about their research into coral reef reliance and how they are working to protect ocean biodiversity for the future.
Find out more about James' and follow him on twitter @jr_guest . Find out about Liam's research and follow him on twitter@LiamLachs. Discover more about the Coralassist Lab at Newcastle University and follow them on twitter at @Coralassist_Lab.Also mentioned in this episode:Palau International Coral Reef Center: https://picrc.org/British Sub-Aqua Club: https://www.bsac.com/home/ Further information can be found at:Coralassist Lab: https://www.coralassistlab.org/researchThe Conversation: https://theconversation.com/remote-pacific-coral-reef-shows-at-least-some-ability-to-cope-with-ocean-warming-new-study-211852Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 41min - 39 - What does the future of transport look like? With Professor Phil Blythe
In this episode, we talk to Professor Phil Blythe CBE, Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at Newcastle University, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and former Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport.Learn about intelligent transport systems, COVID-19’s impact on transport, the shift from fossil fuel-powered to electric-powered cars and the future of driverless vehicles, which may include flying cars.
Find out more about Phil’s research and follow Engineering at Newcastle University on twitter @EngineeringNCL. Also mentioned in this episode, Newcastle Urban Observatory.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 - 35min - 38 - AI-Powered Learning: Using AI as an educational tool with Dr Ahmed Kharrufa and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia
In this episode, we talk to Dr Ahmed Kharrufa, senior lecturer in human-computer interaction in Open Lab and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia, from the research software engineer team at Newcastle University. Learn about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, how AI can be used as a tool in education and how we can address concerns around safety and privacy for children and young people using AI.
You can find out more about Ahmed's research and follow him on twitter @ankharrufa. Learn about fascinating topics with the Kinnu app.
You can find out more about Tiago's research and on his website follow him on twitter @tiagosousagarci. Kickstart your children's creative writing experiments with the Creativity Engine.
Other useful links:
Seven Stories: https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nuhri/
Find #FromNewcastle podcast at https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/ and on twitter @FromNCLPodcastSun, 22 Oct 2023 - 36min - 37 - Black History Month: Listen to this story! with Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor
In this special episode to mark Black History Month, we talk to Karen Sands-O'Connor, British Academy Global Professor at Newcastle University.
Learn about ‘Listen to this story!’, a groundbreaking exhibition about children's books and Black Britain.
You can find out more about Karen's research and follow her on twitter @ksandsoconnor.If you are interested in hosting the exhibition at your local library you can contact Karen at Karen.Sands-O'Connor@newcastle.ac.uk.
Other links mentioned in this episode:
Listen to this story! https://listentothisstory.co.uk/
Special Collections at Newcastle University: https://speccollstories.ncl.ac.uk/listen-to-this-story/
Letterbox Library: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/
Find #FromNewcastle podcast at https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/ and on twitter @FromNCLPodcastSun, 08 Oct 2023 - 24min - 36 - Refugee Week Special: Sanctuary Songs with Dr David Baines and Theresa Easton
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ElKBwY9FzWgKPNv3w5IlO
In this special episode to mark Refugee Week, I will be talking to Dr David Baines, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Theresa Easton, Lecturer in Fine Art at Newcastle University.
Learn about the importance of Refugee Week, Newcastle University as a University of Sanctuary and some of the activities you can get involved with during the week.
The Sanctuary Songs academic conference takes place from 19th - 20th June 2023 and the cultural festival will run from Wed 21st - Sat 24th June in various venues around the University. For further information visit Sanctuary Songs Conference and Arts Festival.
Other useful links:
Headliners: https://www.headliners.org/The Courier: https://www.thecourieronline.co.uk/University of Sanctuary: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/sanctuary/Skimstone Arts: https://www.skimstone.org.uk/North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T): https://www.northeastsolidarityandteaching.com/
Find #FromNewcastle podcast at https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/ and on twitter @FromNCLPodcastSun, 04 Jun 2023 - 29min - 35 - A breakthrough in diagnosing and treating Fatty Liver Disease with Professor Quentin Anstee
In this episode we talk to Quentin Anstee, Professor of experimental hepitology and Consultant Hepatologist at Newcastle University's Translational and Clinical Research Institute.
Learn about how Quentin and his team have been working on an exciting project to develop new diagnostic tests for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition which is too often undiagnosed in patients. The papers mentioned in this episode are:
Paper 1 – Biomarkers for staging fibrosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (the LITMUS project): a comparative diagnostic accuracy study - The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Paper 2 – A proteo-transcriptomic map of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease signatures | Nature Metabolism
Information about the LITMUS Project is available at About LITMUS – LITMUS Project (litmus-project.eu).
You can find out more about Quentin's research and follow him on twitter @QAnstee.
Find #FromNewcastle podcast at https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/ and on twitter @FromNCLPodcastMon, 29 May 2023 - 18min - 34 - Are animals and AI entitled to legal personhood? with Dr Josh Jowitt
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uMiPG54McJGKRUf0cSFcw
In this episode we talk to Dr Josh Jowitt, Lecturer in Law at Newcastle University about legal personhood.
Learn about the legal protection for animals and how the law needs to prepare for questions about the rights of AI (artificial intelligance) and lab grown cells.
Information about the cases mentioned in this episode can be found at ‘Monkey selfie’ case, Happy the elephant and the DABUS case.
You can find out more about Josh's research and follow him on twitter @drjoshdoeslaw. And don't forget to try his favourite Newcastle based restaurants Chilli Padi and Zucchini Pasta Bar!
Find #FromNewcastle podcast at https://podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle/ and on twitter @FromNCLPodcastSun, 14 May 2023 - 36min - 33 - King Charles III Coronation Special with Dr Martin Farr
https://open.spotify.com/episode/10EhBgSa5s6dZOy3xpZU4a
In a special episode to mark the coronation of King Charles III, we talk to Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History.
Learn about what we can expect to see at the King's Coronation, the monarchy's role in our democratic systems and how the institution is attempting to stay relevant in the 21st century.You can find out more about Dr Martin Farr's work and follow him on twitter @martinjohnfarr.Mon, 01 May 2023 - 30min - 32 - 5.6 Earth Day Special with Dr Bethan Davies and Dr Rachel Carr
In this special episode to mark Earth Day (22 April 2023), we talk to Dr Bethan Davies and Dr Rachel Carr, Senior Lecturers in Physical Geography at Newcastle University.
Learn about the significance of Earth Day, the impact of climate change on glaciated landscapes and the steps that we can all take to help meet net-zero targets.Find out more about Dr Bethan Davies research at www.antarcticglaciers.org and follow her on twitter @AntarcticGlacie. Find out about Dr Rachel Carr's research.Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 30min - 31 - Creating opportunities for young dads and lads in the North East with Dr Michael Richardson
In this episode we talk to Dr Michael Richardson, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography about his work with the North East Young Dads and Lads project.
Learn about Michael’s research on the geographies of gender and masculinities and how he is working creatively to help young men and young fathers across the North East.
Find out more about Michael's research and follow him on twitter @mjrichardson1 Look out Michael’s new book ‘Undefining masculinity: Feminism, Food and Fatherhood’ out later this year.Links:
The Comfrey Project: https://thecomfreyproject.org.uk/North East Young Dads and Lads Project: https://www.neydl.uk/Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: https://baltic.art/Father Unknown, 16 – 17 June 2023: https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/father-unknown/
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 23min - 30 - The Hatton Gallery: Learning through art with Hazel Barron-Cooper
In this episode we talk to Hazel Barron-Cooper, Learning Officer at the Hatton Gallery.
Learn about the relationship between the Hatton Gallery and Newcastle University, exhibitions we can look forward to this year and how the Hatton Gallery is working with local community groups to promote learning through art. Find out more about the upcoming exhibitions at the Hatton Gallery. School and college groups are welcome in the gallery for a selection of workshops or they can also come for self-led visits. For enquiries please email learning@hattongallery.org.uk.Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 23min - 29 - The Farrell Centre: A new public space for architecture and cities with Owen Hopkins
In this episode, we talk to Owen Hopkins, Director of the Farrell Centre at Newcastle University.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qMJhVyKwuNgMQnD3dsLDk?si=9d857d70b9b84467
Learn about the Farrell Centre - a new centre for architecture and cities in Newcastle, discover more about Sir Terry Farrell and his connections with Newcastle, the significance of the new centre for the region and what to expect when the centre opens to the public.
The Farrell Centre is located at Eldon Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RD and opens on 22 April 2023.You can find out more about the Farrell Centre and follow them on twitter @FarrellCentre.Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 26min - 28 - Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell with Dr Mark Jackson and Valentina Flex
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ii142KDIWhhyjbWMef5CB?si=d05077d2f3b440ae
In this episode we talk to Dr Mark Jackson and Valentina Flex about a new exhibition at the Great North Museum Hancock, Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell.
Learn about the Gertude Bell archive, why she is so important to Newcastle University and how this ground-breaking exhibition was put together. Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell is showing at the Great North Museum Hancock until Sunday 5 March (free entry). You can browse and search her photographs, letters, and diaries in the Gertrude Bell Archive. Follow @GNM_Hancock and @GertrudeBellArc on twitter.Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 35min - 27 - 5.1 What does an engaged university look like? with Andrea Henderson and Bob Allan
In this episode we talk to Andrea Henderson and Bob Allan from Newcastle University’s Engagement Team.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jqVZJr7EH5Yp2t8B96khx?si=2698a2269e6b45bb
Learn about what engagement means, the upcoming engagement and place awards and how Newcastle University are working to build partnerships which benefit both the University and our external partners locally, nationally and globally. Find out more about Newcastle University’s engagement projects and the Engagement and Place Awards and follow the teams updates on twitter @EngageNCL.Sun, 19 Feb 2023 - 17min - 26 - 4.3 Communicating the climate crisis with Dr Alistair Ford
In this episode we talk to Dr Alistair Ford, Lecturer in Geospatial Data Analytics at Newcastle University about climate change engagement.
Learn about how research-led scenarios can be used to highlight climate change issues in urban planning, COP27 and how our younger generation may be the solution to the climate change crisis.
Find out more about Alistair’s research and follow him on twitter at @AlistairCFord. Discover more about the Climate Change Catastrophe project in collaboration with the Cap-a-Pie theatre company.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Bls0B1FvH6nvD4qBLdKcq?si=375f44849c804bf6
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 31min - 25 - 4.2 Rome Transformed with Professor Ian Haynes
In this episode we talk to Ian Haynes, Professor of Archaeology at Newcastle University about Rome Transformed, a large scale research project, conducted in both Rome and Newcastle.
Learn about how the team have evolved a new methodology for studying complex urban areas and how Newcastle University is working collaboratively with people and organisations to advance our understanding of Rome and its place in cultural change across the Mediterranean World.
Find out more about Rome Transformed and follow Ian on twitter @ProfIanHaynes.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/635QXr60slxk7nNd8De114?si=7086346fef0c4867
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 33min - 24 - 4.1 Black History Month: Relearning our black history with Dr Christina Mobley
In this episode we talk to Dr Christina Mobley, Lecturer in History at Newcastle University about Black History Month.
Learn about the North East and its black history and how Newcastle University is taking steps to decolonise it’s curriculum.
Find out more about Christina's research and follow her on twitter @christinamobley.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c6g88Rzhz0Cfl02ouBnij
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 38min - 23 - World Mental Health Day Special: Supporting university staff and students: The five ways to wellbeing
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sJ2xOeL0mrrpJYB7AxiNq?si=365b6bead2db4df8
In this World Mental Health Day special episode James talks to Kate Aitchison, Head of Student Health & Wellbeing, Dr Lucy Robinson, Reader in Clinical Psychology and Ollie Bell, Colleague Health and Wellbeing Lead.
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October every year and gives us a chance to talk about looking after our mental health and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.
Our guests discuss the importance of mental health, the lasting impacts of the pandemic on both students and colleagues and the 5 ways to wellbeing, a simple and effective framework you can use to help take care of your mental health.
The 5 ways to wellbeing: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/
* Connect* Be Active* Take Notice* Keep Learning* Give
Recommendations:
Lucy recommends the book Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Atomic-Habits-by-James-Clear/9781847941848
James recommends the twitter account Doomscrolling Reminder Bot: https://twitter.com/doomscroll_bot
Ollie recommends the Zombies, Run App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run/id503519713
Newcastle University Student Resources:
University Wellbeing Services: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/NUSU Student Advice Centre: https://nusu.co.uk/support/advice-centreNightline: https://nusu.co.uk/support/talk/nightlineThe Nurture-U Wellbeing Survey: https://www.nurtureuniversity.co.uk/survey
Newcastle University Colleague and Postgraduate Resources:
Colleague Wellbeing Hub: https://newcastle.sharepoint.com/hub/people-services/Pages/Colleague-Support-and-Wellbeing/Wellbeing%20Hub/Colleague-Health-and-Wellbeing.aspx
Employee Assistance Programme: https://newcastle.sharepoint.com/hub/orghas/Pages/Employee-Assistance-Programme.aspx 25th October, 10:00 - 11:30Sleep and CBT Workshop: Sleep well, Live Better: Build an understanding of the evidence base behind sleep and learn how to have better sleep https://elements.ncl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1975Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 49min - 22 - 3.7 Fuse: Health Inequalities in Pregnancy with Dr Nicola Heslehurst and Amy McNaughton
In this episode we talk to Dr Nicola Heslehurst, Senior Lecturer in Maternal Nutrition at Newcastle University and Fuse Co-lead for Early Life and Adolescence Programme, andAmy McNaughton Public Health Consultant at Public Health Wales.
Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, is a partnership of public health researchers across the five universities in North East England. The centre works with policy makers and practice partners to improve health and wellbeing and tackle inequalities.
Discover how a Fuse collaboration between Newcastle University and Public Health Wales helped to determine how socioeconomic inequalities affect health in pregnancy.
More information about the project can be found on the fuse website and in BMJ Open. Discover how fuse can help policy and practice partners and submit an enquiry at AskFuse.Follow @fuse_online and @PublicHealthW on twitter for more information and updates.
With thanks to the wider team who worked on this research at:
Fuse / Newcastle University: Dr Katie Thomson: Dr Malcolm Moffat, Oluwatomi Arisa, Catherine Richmond, Dr Adefisayo Odeniyi, Professor Clare Bambra, Professor Judith Rankin, Professor Heather Brown.
Public Health Wales: Dr Amrita Jesurasa, Dr Julie Bishop, Susan Wing.Sun, 05 Jun 2022 - 23min - 21 - 3.6 Open Lab and the Metro Futures project with Dr Simon Bowen and Huw Lewis
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l0TXXeTpmmiNbvtyTGWXc
In this episode we talk to Dr Simon Bowen, Senior Research Associate in the School of Computing at Newcastle University and Huw Lewis, Customer Services Director at Nexus.
Nexus operate the Tyne and Wear Metro - one of the UK’s busiest light rail systems, carrying 40 million passengers a year.
Discover how Open Lab at Newcastle University led the Metro Futures project, a ground breaking public consultation involving over 20,000 people that informed the new design of the Tyne and Wear Metro trains.Find out more about Open Lab and the Metro Futures project and follow @My_Metro on twitter.Sun, 22 May 2022 - 34min - 20 - 3.5 Library Education Outreach: From Campus to the Community with Gillian Johnston and Sara Bird
In this episode, we talk to Gillian Johnston and Sara Bird who are both Education Officers in the Library Education Outreach team at Newcastle University.
Discover how the team are using the library’s vast information resources and collections to provide, creative and impactful opportunities for young people.
Find out more about the projects mentioned in the episode and follow the Newcastle University Library Education Outreach team on twitter @nclliboutreach.
If you are a teacher or community organisation and would like to enquire about a project, email lib.outreach@ncl.ac.uk.Sun, 08 May 2022 - 30min - 19 - Ukraine Special Part 3: Britain’s Response to Ukraine with Dr Martin Farr
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nm4rYELJ4fgBNixLee1oJ?si=4f829b0ae2524eab
From Newcastle Ukraine Special SeriesOn 24 February 2022, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, reported to be the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. One month on, Newcastle University academics will provide expert comment and context to help understand the recent events in Ukraine. Over three episodes, we will learn about the history of the conflict, hear perspectives from neighbouring countries and explore Britain’s response to Ukraine.
In this episode (recorded on 15 March) we talk to Dr Martin Farr about Britain’s Response to the war in Ukraine.
Martin is Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History at Newcastle University and his research covers all aspects of politics and public life in Britain since the First World War.
In this episode we will learn about the history of Britain’s relationship with Russia and if we should be doing more to cut our ties with Russia.
Find our more about Martin's research and follow him on twitter @martinjohnfarr.
Alongside our friends and partners across the City, Newcastle University stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Find out more about our response to the war.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 16min - 18 - Ukraine Special Part 2: Perspectives from Russia’s Neighbours with Dr Maarja Luhiste and Dr Jemima Repo
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HdEsfwgsrifU7M4hZnRvC?si=2a407f05cc9d4a10
From Newcastle Ukraine Special SeriesOn 24 February 2022, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, reported to be the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. One month on, Newcastle University academics will provide expert comment and context to help understand the recent events in Ukraine. Over three episodes, we will learn about the history of the conflict, hear perspectives from neighbouring countries and explore Britain’s response to Ukraine.
In Part 2, Perspectives from Russia’s Neighbours, we talk to Dr Maarja Luhiste and Dr Jemima Repo.
Maarja is from Estonia and works as Senior Lecturer in Politics of Gender and Director of Research for the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her main research fields include gender and political communication, comparative politics and elections, and survey research.
Jemima is from Finland and Senior Lecturer in Politics of Gender at Newcastle University. Her research focuses on feminist political theory and bio-politics.
In this episode, which was recorded on 28 March, we learn about reactions to the invasion from neighbouring countries, NATO and the challenges faced by Ukrainian Refugees.
Find our more about Maarja and Jemima's research.
Alongside our friends and partners across the City, Newcastle University stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Find out more about our response to the war.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 28min - 17 - Ukraine Special Part 1: Russia and Ukraine: A brief history with Dr Rob Dale
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JGGjoByHiA1yw4OIg2Jsq?si=27dac4b24eae4f5a
From Newcastle Ukraine Special SeriesOn 24 February 2022, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, reported to be the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. One month on, Newcastle University academics will provide expert comment and context to help understand the recent events in Ukraine. Over the next three episodes, we will learn about the history of the conflict, hear perspectives from neighbouring countries and explore Britain’s response to Ukraine.
In this episode (recorded on 16 March) we talk to Dr Rob Dale about the history behind the war in Ukraine.
Rob is Lecturer in Russian History at Newcastle University, with a particular emphasis on twentieth-century Russian and Soviet history.
In this episode we will explore the underlying causes of the war and learn more about the two leaders, Zelensky and Putin.
Find our more about Rob's research and follow him on twitter @DrRobDale.
Alongside our friends and partners across the City, Newcastle University stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Find out more about our response to the war.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 17min - 16 - 3.4 Opera North: Staging the Voice with Professor Jenny Richards and Dominic Gray
In this episode, we talk to Professor Jenny Richards, Joseph Cowen Professor of English Literature and Director of Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute (NUHRI) and Dominic Gray, Projects Director at Opera North about “Staging the Voice: Voicing the Stage”.
Opera North is a national opera company based in Leeds, and is a leading UK arts organisation. In this episode, we will learn about their award-winning work, bring opera and music to the North and beyond, enjoy excerpts from some of their latest productions and find out how Newcastle University and Opera North are working together to share knowledge and explore ideas in understanding the voice.
You can follow Professor Jenny Richards on twitter @JenniferRichar7 and find out more about the Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nuhri/
Follow Opera North on twitter @Opera_North and find out about upcoming productions at https://www.operanorth.co.uk/
Opera North's production of Alcina is available to watch for free for the next year on OperaVision:https://operavision.eu/en/library/performances/operas/alcina-opera-north
Staging the Voice, Voicing the Stage will continue as an Opera North podcast with three more episodes over the coming months.
With thanks to:
Amy J PayneAct II Quintet from Bizet's Carmen, 'Nous avons en tête une affaire' Amy J Payne as Carmen with members of the Chorus of Opera NorthRecorded for Opera North's 2021-22 Season Previewhttps://stevephillipsmanagement.co.uk/amy-j-payne-mezzo-soprano/
Patrick TerryHandel's 'Verdi prati’ from AlcinaPatrick Terry as Ruggiero with the Orchestra of Opera North conducted by Laurence CummingsSun, 27 Mar 2022 - 35min - 15 - 3.3 Newcastle and Pittsburgh: A global place based partnership with Jane Robinson and Ariel C. Armony
In this episode we talk to Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Place at Newcastle University and Ariel C. Armony, Vice Provost for Global Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
Learn about the importance of global partnerships and how the two institutions are sharing ideas and working together to shape a sustainable, just and inclusive future.Find out more about the partnership and the next Newcastle Pittsburgh Collaborative Conference.
Jane Robinson is Newcastle University’s first Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Place and is building on many of the lessons she learned in her previous role as Chief Executive of Gateshead Council and Chief Operating Officer at Durham University. These include how culture plays a role in defining a ‘place’ and how partnerships can tackle social and economic challenges. Before taking up her position at Durham, Jane was chief executive of Gateshead Council. She holds an MBA and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English Literature.
Ariel C. Armony leads the University of Pittsburgh’s global engagement as the Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Director of the University Center for International Studies, home to the University’s top-ranked thematic and area studies centers. He also holds faculty appointments in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Ariel works to advance the University’s global plan “Embracing the World,” which places global learning, research, partnerships, and community engagement at the center of the University’s mission. The plan takes a strategic approach to international partnerships, encourages concerted decision-making that leads to transformational action across all Pitt campuses, and guides Pitt toward real-world impact through global learning and research.Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 29min - 14 - 3.2 Hadrian’s Wall 1900: Protection, preservation and partnerships with Dr Rob Collins and Mike Collins
In this episode we talk to Dr Rob Collins, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at Newcastle University and Project Manager to the Hadrian's Wall Community Archaeology Project and Mike Collins, Senior World Heritage Advisor at Historic England about the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall.
Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years and crossed northern Britain from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west.
In this episode, we will learn how partnerships are playing a key role in the future of Hadrian’s Wall, the importance of community engagement and how you can get involved in the ‘Hadrian’s Wall 1900’ festival, celebrating the 1900th anniversary of the beginning of the construction of the wall.
Find out more about the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 festival: https://1900.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk/ and the Hadrian's Wall Community Archaeology Project (Wallcap): https://wallcap.ncl.ac.uk/Sun, 27 Feb 2022 - 38min - 13 - 3.1 Inspiring young learners in STEM with Clare Fearon
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LvkZEenFxJza6vMsQ2p8U?si=4BQC9A4XTSmkSyg5XvUPRg
In this episode we talk to Clare Fearon, Outreach Officer at Newcastle University about her passion for encouraging and inspiring young people to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Learn about why we need encourage more girls into STEM, Clare’s current outreach projects and the impact these activities are having in schools, colleges and beyond.
STEMFest is taking place in March 2022. If you would like to find out more or get in touch with Newcastle University’s Outreach Team visit https://stem.ncl.ac.uk/
Discover Clare's range of Science Stories for Children and follow her on twitter @ClareSTEM.Sun, 13 Feb 2022 - 23min - 12 - Revisited: The VOICES Project with Professor Liz Todd and Luke Bramhall
Back in May 2021, we spoke to Professor Liz Todd and Luke Bramhall about the VOICES project. In this special episode, we revisit the project and Liz and Luke share their findings about young people’s experiences of education and employment during the pandemic and what this means for their future opportunities.
VOICES is managed and delivered by Newcastle University and Children North East and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, as part of UK Research and Innovation’s rapid response to Covid-19. The project has now worked with over 1,000 young people across the North East to understand the needs of children and young people aged 5–18 in and through the pandemic. A diverse range of young people took part including many who live in poverty.
To find our more and read the latest VOICES evidence publication visit the VOICES project website and follow @voicesprojectNE.Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 29min - 11 - 2.4 Human Rights Day: Rights Beyond Borders with Professor Rhona Smith
In this special episode to mark Human Rights Day (10th December), we talk to Professor Rhona Smith, Professor of International Human Rights at Newcastle University.
Rhona was appointed as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia by the UN Human Rights Council in March 2015 and served two three-year terms, completing her service in March 2021.
Learn about the significance of Human Rights Day, the role of special rapporteur and explore human rights issues in Cambodia and beyond.To find out more about Rhona's research visit her profile page. Read more about Human Rights Day at: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-dayMon, 06 Dec 2021 - 24min - 10 - 2.3 It's Queer Up North with Dr Gareth Longstaff
In this episode we talk to Dr Gareth Longstaff, Deputy Head of Media, Culture, Heritage and Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University. Gareth is a queer activist and chairs the staff LGBTQ+ network. His research looks at the intersections of queer history, culture and heritage.
Learn about the significance of queer culture outside of London, gender identity in education and Gareth’s plans for an LGBTQ+ Archive of the North East.
Find out more about Gareth's research here. If you enjoyed this episode you may also be interested in the Queer Media, Culture, and Heritage Seminars and annual INSIGHTS LGBT+ History Month Lecture.Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 32min - 9 - COP26 Special: The future of energy with Professor Sara Walker and Dr Greg Mutch
In this COP26 special episode we talk to Professor Sara Walker, reader in Energy and director of the Centre for Energy and Dr Greg Mutch, Royal Academy Engineer and Research Fellow in the School of Engineering, about climate change, fuel poverty and the future of energy.
Learn about carbon capture, alternative sources of energy and the one thing we can all do to help tackle the climate crisis.
To find out more about Sara's work at the Centre for Energy and National Centre for Energy Systems Integration and @ProfSaraWalker. You can follow Greg's work on his YouTube Channel LiveInTheLab and @MutchDr.
Read Newcastle University’s Climate Action Plan and discover more COP26 events at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/cop26/
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 - 36min - 8 - Black History Month: People, Politics and Promoting Equality with Dr Skyler Hawkins
In this episode we talk to Dr Skyler Hawkins, Lecturer in Politics of Race and Ethnicity at Newcastle University about the importance of Black History Month.
Learn about ethnic minority representation in politics and academia, decolonising the curriculum and how we can all become better allies in the fight for racial equality.
To find out more about Skyler's work visit https://www.skylerehawkins.com/ and follow her on twitter @skylerehawkins.
Register for tickets to attend Black Britain and Beyond, a four day symposium celebrating black culture, which we are delighted to be hosting at Newcastle University in November 2021.Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 32min - 7 - The age-old problem of discrimination with Professor Tom Scharf
In this episode we talk to Tom Scharf, Professor of Social Gerontology at Newcastle University about the social aspects of ageing and the new Centre for Ageing and Inequalities at Newcastle University, of which Tom is co-director.
Tom is President of the British Society of Gerontology and is passionate about the issue of ageism. His work looks at social inclusion and exclusion in later life, with a focus on the spaces and places in which inclusion and exclusion arise.
Learn about the widespread misrepresentation of older people in the media, why we need a more aspirational view of ageing and later life, and the importance of solidarity between different generations.
To find out more, visit Newcastle University’s Centre for Ageing and Inequalities, follow Tom on twitter @TomScharfNcl and watch his INSIGHTS Virtual Lecture.
You can access the Centre for Ageing Better Image Library here.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 - 31min - 6 - Covid-19 Myths, Misconceptions and Rumours with Dr Tina Sikka
In this episode we talk to Dr Tina Sikka, Lecturer in Media, Culture and Heritage at Newcastle University about the myths, misconceptions and rumours that have arisen during the pandemic.
Over the past year and a half, we have seen damaging rumours circulating the internet including attributing responsibility for the spreading of Covid-19 to racial groups, and certain body types. Is it just in our human nature to find someone to blame for when things go wrong?
We explore some of our more unusual reactions during the pandemic, learn how misinformation is spread and discuss the importance of language and clear communication.
To find out more follow Tina on twitter @tsikka.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 - 28min - 5 - Archaeology: Learning from the Past
In this episode we talk to Dr Chloë Duckworth, lecturer in Archaeological Materials Science at Newcastle University, about the relevance of archaeology in today’s society.
Chloë is passionate about communicating the value of archaeology to the public. She recently featured in Channel 4’s series ‘Great British Dig’ and runs her own YouTube channel ‘Archaeoduck’.
Learn why archaeology is so important to our identity and how modern technology is helping our understanding of the past.
To find out more visit Newcastle University's Centre for Heritage, Chloë's Archaeoduck YouTube Channel and follow Chloë on twitter @ArchaeoDuck.Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 35min - 4 - Climate Change and the Future of Flooding with Professor Richard Dawson
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kRoIPGFIcITR4QV51gpJe
In this episodewe talk to Richard Dawson, Professor of Earth Systems Engineering and Director of Research and Innovation in the School of Engineering at Newcastle University about climate change and the future of flooding.
Over the past few years, we have experienced an increase in extreme weather events, from disappearing islands in the Pacific Ocean to severe flooding in the Lake District. Professor Dawson has been researching the environmental risk to infrastructure and cities for the past 20 years and is a member of the UK’s Committee on Climate Change, providing advice to the government on the adaptation of infrastructure to climate change.
Learn why rising greenhouse emissions lead to more frequent storms, the impact this can have on our lives and what we should be doing now to reduce the risk of extreme weather in the future.
To find out more about the risks posed by extreme weather and flooding visit the Global Challenges Academy website and follow Richard on twitter @profrichdawson.Sun, 06 Jun 2021 - 32min - 3 - The Geordie Cancer Drug with Professor Ruth Plummer
In this episode we talk to Professor Ruth Plummer, Clinical Professor of Experimental Cancer Medicine at Newcastle University about the ‘Geordie’ cancer drug Rubraca®, a ground-breaking ovarian cancer drug, developed here in Newcastle.
Based at the Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Ruth has been working in the field for 25 years and has made significant contributions to extending and enhancing the lives of those with cancer, including being part of the Newcastle team which developed Rubraca®.
Learn about Ruth’s ground-breaking career and how she and her colleagues have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to continue this vital research.
To find out more about Rubraca® visit the From Newcastle Blog and follow Ruth on twitter @plummer_ruth.Sun, 23 May 2021 - 23min - 2 - Giving children a voice with Professor Liz Todd and Luke Bramhall
In this episode we talk to Liz Todd (@plizt), Professor of Educational Inclusion at Newcastle University and Luke Bramhall, Poverty Proofing and Participation Service Manager at Children North East (@ChildrenNE), about VOICES.
The VOICES project aims to understand the challenges that children and young people face in the context of Covid19, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas of the North East.
Hear why both Liz and Luke are so passionate about co-producing work with children, young people, and their families and why we need to give them a voice.
A staggering 35% of children in the North-East live in poverty, and it is clear from the project that one of the most powerful ways to support children and young people through these challenging times is to give them the opportunity to speak, and to stop and really listen.
If you’re interested in finding out more visit the VOICES project website and follow @voicesprojectNE.Fri, 07 May 2021 - 30min - 1 - Introducing the From Newcastle Podcast
Welcome to From Newcastle, a new fortnightly podcast from Newcastle University.
In Series One ‘Research From Newcastle’ our host Izzy sits down with world-leading academics to uncover the stories behind their work and how their research is changing lives around the world.
From Newcastle Podcast launches on 10 May.
From Newcastle is a podcast from Newcastle University. If you'd like to find out more about our research before the next episode is released take a look at our From Newcastle blog.Sat, 01 May 2021 - 1min
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