Foundation for Science and Technology

Foundation for Science and Technology

The Foundation for Science and Technology podcast - exploring issues of science, technology and innovation with experts from government, parliament, industry and the research community.

  1. 1 dag geleden

    Hannah Russell - Public attitudes to science

    This 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 Chief Executive of the British Science Association, Hannah Russell.

    Hannah Russell - Public attitudes to science

  2. 6 dgn geleden

    Dr Sameh ElBadry - Evidence at the heart of decision making

    We 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, and how evidence is used in Parliament and in policy decision-making.

    Dr Sameh ElBadry - Evidence at the heart of decision making

  3. 20 jul

    Saul Klein - the UK's innovation ecosystem

    This 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 explore the UK innovation ecosystem, his career and in particular, how he advises the government on supporting companies to scale up. Thank you to FST podcast volunteer and Civil Service Fast Streamer, Geena Goodwin for hosting this episode.

    Saul Klein - the UK's innovation ecosystem

  4. 3 jul

    Professor Tyler Kelly - LGBTQ+ in STEM and meaningful allyship

    This 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 co-Chair of LGBTQ+ STEM. We also explore a pioneering mentorship scheme and what meaningful allyship looks like within the wider scientific community.

    Professor Tyler Kelly - LGBTQ+ in STEM and meaningful allyship

  5. 2 jun

    Liz Wainwright - What is AI for science?

    This 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 Liz Wainwright, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Edinburgh Innovations which is part of The University of Edinburgh.

    Liz Wainwright - What is AI for science?

  6. 27 mei

    Sean Smith - Could plant based molecules offer solutions for pesticide use?

    This 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 plant-derived molecules offer some solutions? Chief Executive of Eden Research, Sean Smith joins us to investigate.

    Sean Smith - Could plant based molecules offer solutions for pesticide use?

  7. 15 mei

    Nick McKeown - How do we build an AI chip design industry in the UK?

    In 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 industry in the UK. Nick led the Council for Science and Technology (CST)'s recent letter of advice to the government (Aug 25) on building a sovereign AI chip design industry. He explores the skills needed to ensure the UK has the workforce pipeline in place, such as specialised university courses in chip design. Thank you to our podcast volunteer and Civil Service Faststreamer, Geena Goodwin for coordinating and hosting this episode.

    Nick McKeown - How do we build an AI chip design industry in the UK?

  8. 8 mei

    Jenny Chapman and Annie O'Brien - How does science shape policy?

    This 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, Biology and Health Advisor for the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and 2026 Foundation Future Leader, and Annie O'Brien, PhD candidate at The University of Manchester and POST fellow.

    Jenny Chapman and Annie O'Brien - How does science shape policy?
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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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  • Maker
    Foundation for Science and Technology
  • Jaren actief
    2019 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    195
  • Beoordeling
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