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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.

  1. Liz Shutt - Harnessing the power of research and evidence to support regional policy

    FEB 4

    Liz Shutt - Harnessing the power of research and evidence to support regional policy

    How can we create cross-system collaboration and overcome challenges to develop strong, regional policy? This week, we are joined by Liz Shutt, Programme Director at Insights North East, to discuss how research and evidence can be used to support the North East’s place-based policy.

    26 min
  2. Mehwaesh Islam - the future of UK Research and Development

    12/01/2025

    Mehwaesh Islam - the future of UK Research and Development

    This week, we are joined by Mehwaesh Islam, Head of Research Policy at Universities UK. UUK is a membership organisation, representing the views of 141 UK universities to influence policy and opinion, coordinate action, and provide insight into universities. Together, we explore the future of UK R&D, in particular the challenges faced by the University sector. This week's host is Geena Goodwin, Science and Engineering Fast Streamer in the civil service and a volunteer with the Foundation.

    25 min
  3. Rachel Cutting - Fertility trends and treatment in the UK

    11/24/2025

    Rachel Cutting - Fertility trends and treatment in the UK

    This week, we are discussing fertility treatment in the UK. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) recently published its Fertility Trends report which revealed that 1 in 32 births in the UK are a result of IVF. To help explore this, as well as some of the science and policy surrounding fertility treatment, is Rachel Cutting, Director of Compliance and Information at the HFEA.

    28 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    Professor Sir Peter Knight and Dr Robert Lock - Quantum and what the future holds

    The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. In this episode, we explore how the quantum revolution shaped things to come, the intersection between quantum computing and AI, and what the UK is doing in this space.

    38 min
  5. Dr Helen Coulshed - Academia and the learning experience

    09/29/2025

    Dr Helen Coulshed - Academia and the learning experience

    This week we are discussing education-focused academia, equity in learning, the student experience and how interdisciplinary science can make for a more inclusive STEM landscape.

    33 min
  6. Louise Shooter - The human aspect of net-zero targets

    09/08/2025

    Louise Shooter - The human aspect of net-zero targets

    This week, we are discussing the co-benefits of the Warm Homes Plan, how to balance net-zero targets with community needs, and the unique challenges of heat decarbonisation. Louise Shooter, Head of heat decarbonisation at Energy UK helps us to explore this. This podcast was hosted by FST volunteer, Geena Goodwin.

    28 min
  7. Jon Saltmarsh - NetZero and changing our homes and buildings

    08/08/2025

    Jon Saltmarsh - NetZero and changing our homes and buildings

    This week we are discussing one of the more challenging aspects of the UK’s race to net zero by 2050 - decarbonising our homes and buildings. Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer at Energy Systems Catapult helps us to explore this.

    28 min
  8. Dr Katie Perry - Returning to a career in research after a break

    07/25/2025

    Dr Katie Perry - Returning to a career in research after a break

    This week we are discussing returning to a career in research after a break for family reasons, health or caring responsibilities. We will explore challenges, the skills shortage in STEM, success stories and support available. With me to discuss all of this is Dr Katie Perry, Chief Executive at the Daphne Jackson Trust.

    22 min
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