Foundation for Science and Technology
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The Foundation for Science and Technology podcast - exploring issues of science, technology and innovation with experts from government, parliament, industry and the research community.
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- Izzi Monk and Camilla Alexander-White – Chemistry, sustainability and the circular economy · 16 minThis week, we are discussing Chemistry, sustainability and the circular economy. What are the chemical sciences doing to be more sustainable and help tackle global challenges?…
- Alice Tofts and Professor Huw Morris - The growing role of policy fellowships · 22 minThis week, we explore the growing role of Policy Fellowships in connecting research, Government and public policy, increasing the impact of research on public and private…
- Dr Laura Marshall and Dr Sana Zakaria - How are biologists pushing for change? · 40 minThis week, we are exploring biology and policy. What issues are at the forefront of policy discussion in biology? How have these changed over the years, and how does policy work…
- Dr Vinesh Maguire Rajpaul - What did maths ever do for us? · 31 minThis week, we are exploring maths in society. What contribution do mathematical jobs make to the economy? How can we support curiosity-driven research? And how can maths be used…
- Professor Catherine Hobbs - The future of maths in higher education · 29 minThis week, we are exploring maths in higher education. Maths has long been the most popular subject at A level, but the landscape of maths in higher education is evolving…
- Professor Jane Clarke - Are we teaching maths the right way in school? · 28 minThis week, we are exploring maths in schools. Is the way we teach maths keeping pace with an increasingly data-centred world? Does the current system provide all students with…
- Dr Hamied Haroon - Changing the face of disability in STEM · 38 minThis week, we explore equality of opportunity, changing stereotypes around disability, a pioneering staff network, and how institutions can embrace disability for what it can…
- Simone Mordue and Beth Chamberlain - The impact of climate change on birds · 22 minThis week we deep dive into a new report published by the RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) on the impacts of climate change on UK birds. With recent heatwaves a…
- Hannah Russell - Public attitudes to science · 25 minThis week, we dive into public attitudes to science, representation, ethics, and what young people are saying about STEM. To help us to explore all of this, we are joined by the…
- Dr Sameh ElBadry - Evidence at the heart of decision making · 28 minWe explore evidence with Dr Sam ElBadry, Policy Projects Coordinator at Sense About Science. He talks to us about the importance of strong scientific evidence, the public’s view…
- Saul Klein - the UK's innovation ecosystem · 32 minThis week we are joined by Saul Klein. With 32 years of experience as a founder, CEO, investor, and policy advisor across the U.K., Europe, Israel, and the US, Saul helps us…
- Professor Tyler Kelly - LGBTQ+ in STEM and meaningful allyship · 18 minThis week, we talk to Professor Tyler Kelly, Pure Mathematics Professor and UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellow at Queen Mary University London, about their role as…
- Liz Wainwright - What is AI for science? · 23 minThis week we are exploring AI for science (and what this means), using super computers in research and what this changing landscape means for UK Universities. To discuss this is…
- Sean Smith - Could plant based molecules offer solutions for pesticide use? · 17 minThis week we explore pesticides- how do we balance protecting the food we eat on a mass scale, with environmental and health issues? Could natural chemistry, based on…
- Nick McKeown - How do we build an AI chip design industry in the UK? · 31 minIn this episode, we chat to Nick McKeown, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, about building a sovereign AI chip design…
- Jenny Chapman and Annie O'Brien - How does science shape policy? · 26 minThis week we are exploring how science can shape policy and the mechanisms within parliament which inform policy decisions with scientific evidence. Our guests are Jenny Chapman…
- Joaquin Perez-Grande - How space science helps us to problem solve on Earth · 17 minThis week we are exploring sustainability in space, the satellite innovation ecosystem, how satellite technology could help solve big issues on our planet, such as cancer…
- Professor David Patterson and Dr Mark James - Interdisciplinary action for our oceans · 27 minThis week we are discussing the urgent challenges facing the UK’s coasts and seas, balancing protection with demand and how one interdisciplinary group of scientists…
- Rory Daniels - The UK robotics industry · 28 minThis week we are discussing robotics, and the UK robotics industry. Here to explore that is Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation at TechUK.
- Dr Kath MacKay - Life sciences in the UK · 26 minThis week we are discussing life sciences in the UK, and its contribution to the UK economy. This follows the publication by the Government of the Life Sciences Sector Plan and…
