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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School).
UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.
UCL Minds brings together UCL’s knowledge, insights, and ideas through events, activities, and digital content open to everyone. Find out what’s on UCL Minds: www.ucl.ac.uk/minds
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PRESERVING HERITAGE IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Fatimah Al-Muqdadi
Zainab Mahdi talks to Fatimah Al-Muqdadi, Architect, Researcher, and Heritage Professional in Iraq. In this episode, Fatimah discusses the current state of heritage in Iraq and the steps needed to preserve and promote Iraq's cultural and natural heritage within the community.
Transcription link:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-fatimah-al-muqdadi
Date of episode recording: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z
Duration: 43:30
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Zainab Mahdi
Guests: Fatimah Al-Muqdadi
Producer: Zainab Mahdi -
Oral health: luxury for the few or fundamental human right?
In Episode 1 of Oral Health Matters, we’re asking whether oral health is a luxury for the wealthy few or a fundamental human right for everyone. We’re also discussing the need for greater partnership working between scholars, practitioners and policy makers and the importance of gaining the trust of communities in order to co-create interventions that work for the people who live in them.
To discuss this, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colombia and Professor Marco Peres from the National Dental Centre in Singapore.
Credits Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic
Date of episode recording: 2024-04-24T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:26:39
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Professor Richard Watt
Guests: Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno; Professor Marco Pere
Producer: Christie Garrington -
Heavy Periods
Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode with Dr. Bassel Wattar guides us through heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB); what it is, how common it is, how do we diagnose it, and how do we treat it? We also talk about research in this area, and specifically the importance of including community perspectives in research practise, and how Dr. Bassel Wattar's team has been going about this. Dr. Bassel Wattar has been a guest on the pod previously where we talked about PCOS. If you missed that episode, definitely go and check it out. For anyone who hasn't listened to the PCOS episode, Dr. Wattar is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London. He has advanced expertise in various areas including fertility, assisted conception, endocrine gynaecology, menopause and importantly for today, heavy menstrual bleeding! I also have to mention, he is the co-leader of a research group dedicated for evidence synthesis at UCL, which is something so important and we have focused a lot on in this pod, the importance of evidence based research.
To read more about Bassel's work, visit: https://basselwattar.info/
Charities and Communities affiliated with HMB:
Menstrual Health Project: https://linktr.ee/menstrualhealthproject
Wellbeing of Women: https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/what-we-do/.
Date of episode recording: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:26:57
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Olivia
Guests: Dr. Bassel Wattar
Producer: Olivia, UCL changemakers -
Sustainability in Relation to Statistical Science
In this episode we interview Professor Jim Griffin from the Department of Statistical Science at University College London. This is the first in a series of interviews with Statistical Science academics about how their research crosses over with the discipline of Sustainability. We discuss the potential of environmental DNA analysis for biodiversity monitoring, highlighting its cost-effectiveness but also the challenges associated with reliability. Jim emphasized the crucial role of statistics in environmental monitoring and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of mathematical modelling and statistical modelling to quantify environmental phenomena. They also acknowledged the need for better data and understanding to inform decision-making and lead to more sustainable outcomes. Finally, the importance of statistical literacy in comprehending environmental concerns and improving decision-making in various fields is covered.
Date of episode recording: 2024-05-13T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:33:43
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Stephanie Dickinson
Guests: Jim Griffin
Producer: Nathan Green -
THE MANDAEANS IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Dhiaa Kareem Ali
Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Visiting Scholar. Dr Dhiaa talks about his work with the Mandaean community, both in Iraq and the Diaspora.
Transcription link:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-dhiaa-kareem-ali
Date of episode recording: 2024-04-25T00:00:00Z
Duration: 26:47
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Zainab Mahdi
Guests: Dhiaa Kareem Ali
Producer: Zainab Mahdi -
Season 4: Post elections – What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis?
In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions?
Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren Andres (Director of Research at the Bartlett School of Planning) and Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent climate action.
C40 Cities website: https://www.c40.org/
The Bartlett School of Planning: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning/bartlett-school-planning
For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
Date of episode recording: 11th April 2024
Duration: 33.46 minutes
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee
Guests:
Professor Lauren Andres, UCL
Mark Watts, C40 Cities
Producer: Adam Batstone