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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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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 -
Season 4 - The genetic revolution: implications and applications for improving public health
How does our understanding of genetics shape the health of the public?
In this month’s episode, our experts dive into the exciting world of genetics, exploring the latest technological breakthroughs and innovations. They discuss not only the value of these advancements but also the ethical considerations surrounding them, particularly in how they can enhance the health of the public.
Dr Adam Rutherford (bestselling author, broadcaster and lecturer in genetics and society at UCL) shares his wealth of knowledge on the evolution of genetics, and the common misconceptions that persist in the field. Adam delves into the historical context of genetics and its entanglement with eugenics, reminding us of the ethical considerations that must accompany scientific advancement.
Prof George Davey Smith, a clinical epidemiologist and director of the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, discusses the impact of genetics on the health of the public. He highlights the potential of genetic data to revolutionise healthcare and offers a critical perspective on the consumer genetics market.
Listen for an in depth look at the complexities of genetic diseases, the implications for health policy, and the ethical dimensions of genetic research.
Public Health Disrupted with Rochelle Burgess and Xand Van Tulleken is produced by Annabelle Buckland at Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative -
Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:29:32
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Melissa Pires Da Silva
Guests: Maddalena Italia
Producer: Melissa Pires Da Silva -
Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:29:32
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Melissa Pires Da Silva
Guests: Maddalena Italia
Producer: Melissa Pires Da Silv -
Season 2: The History and Literature of the Cuneiform World
In the Second Episode of Season Two Professor Mark Weeden talks about his current research across the Cuneiform World from hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Turkey to cuneiform tablets found in Iraq. You can see more about Prof. Weeden at the Departmental People page.
Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/markweedentranscript.docx
Date of episode recording: 2022-03-13T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:27:20
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Sofia Bongiovanni
Guests: Dr. Mark Weeden
Producer: Mélissa Pires Da Silva -
Season 2: Comparative Classics: Greece, Rome, and India
Season Two begins with a discussion with Prof. Phiroze Vasunia who talks about his new inter-institution research project ‘Comparative Classics, Greece, Rome, and India’. You can see more about Prof. Vasunia at the Departmental People page and more on the project is situated on the Departmental Research pages.
Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/phiroze_podcast_transcript.docx
Date of episode recording: 2022-01-13T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:30:14
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Mélissa Pires Da Silva
Guests: Prof. Phiroze Vasunia
Producer: Giovanna Di Martino