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Preview: Politics, policy and protest | Research for the Real World
Did you know that in 2024, more voters than ever in history will take part in elections across the world?
In this season of Research for the Real World, it’s all about how research evidence informs policy. How could we not cover it when we know that policies implemented by the winning parties will prove consequential for years to come, shaping the future of democracy around the world?
Guests:
Professor Marc Stears and Professor Huw Morris on how policymakers can meet the challenges of modern Britain
Dr Claire Crawford on what it's like providing evidence to government and the UK Parliament
Dr Ben Abrams on how modern societies have responded to the rise of populist governments.
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What’s the link between decision-making and eating disorders? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast we hear about research that seeks to understand the causes of eating disorders and develop innovative treatments and support.
Dr Amy Harrison talks in detail about a project funded by the Medical Research Council looking into how decision-making skills in childhood is associated with eating disorder symptoms in adolescence.
Full show notes and link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2024/jun/whats-link-between-decision-making-and-eating-disorders-rftrw-s22e03 -
How do we know if mental health support for people affected by humanitarian emergencies is working? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast we take a closer look at international development and global health research that shapes the way we respond during times of crisis.
Dr Mukdarut Bangpan and Dr Kelly Dickson's work with governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) includes research on the impact of mental health and psychosocial support programmes to inform their policy and practice.
Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2024/apr/how-do-we-know-if-mental-health-support-people-affected-humanitarian-emergencies-working -
Sleep and the tales our mental health might tell | Research for the Real World
You’re not dreaming! There’s so much going on in the field of sleep and research right now. We take a closer look at how things have crossed over into tech and AI, cancer and our wellbeing.
Professor Dagmara Dimitriou leads a lab that takes a multi-disciplinary approach to examine sleep’s role in affecting our cognitive, behavioural and academic abilities and has also been working with the likes of the NHS and the US Army on a wide variety of projects.
Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2024/apr/sleep-and-tales-our-mental-health-might-tell-rftrw-s22e01 -
Preview: 3 ways we're looking at mental health research | Research for the Real World
This season of Research for the Real World is all about mental health, and we’ll be hearing from researchers whose work encompasses such wide-ranging areas and offer solutions to address these challenges.
Professor Dagmara Dimitriou on the role of sleep on neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer
Dr Mukdarut Bangpan and Dr Kelly Dickson on humanitarian emergencies and the impact it has on mental wellbeing
Dr Amy Harrison on social-emotional functioning and cognitive skills in eating disorders
More episodes of Research for the Real World: https://bit.ly/researchfortherealworld
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"If participants don’t value their learning, then what is left?" | ECF Staffroom
In this podcast, Mark Quinn and Dr Polly Glegg talk about what makes great professional learning for teachers and leaders.
Polly and Mark, the masterminds behind UCL’s High Quality Outcomes for Great Professional Learning, explain how their thinking about professional learning has been influenced by research and practice.
They also let us into some of their secrets about how they, as seasoned facilitators, make sure participants encounter these high quality outcome in their professional learning sessions.
Full show notes, transcript and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2024/mar/if-participants-dont-value-their-learning-then-what-left-ecf-staffroom-s03e08
ECF Staffroom speaks to Early Career Teachers, mentors and participants at all levels of the UCL Early Career Teacher Development programme.