Where Research Transforms Lives

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We’re tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges. This podcast series explores some of the most memorable stories from UCL Research.

Episodes

  1. 07/13/2022

    Where research transforms space exploration

    Hear how Prof Alan Smith and researchers at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory and our partner, Teledyne UK, design devices like Gaia, the ESA's optical telescope to chart a 3D map of the Milky Way Host: Dr Rosie Anderson, UCLGuest: Prof Alan Smith, UCL Read the case study and access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/case-studie…jor-space-missions More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    28 min

  2. 07/07/2022

    Where research transforms links between nature and health

    Hear about how human health is linked to the health of the planet, and how UCL climate and habitat research is helping doctors and policymakers predict (and maybe prevent) the next pandemic. Host and Producer Dr Rosie Anderson, Research Fellow, Public Health Policy team, UCLGuests Professor Kate Jones, Centre for Biodiversity and Environmental Research, UCLDr Chris van Tulleken, Division of Infection and Immunity, UCL and Hospital for Tropical Diseases, LondonTranscript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-10-where-research-transforms-links-between-nature-and-health More info: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/where-research-transforms-lives-podcast

    37 min

  3. 06/30/2022

    Where research transforms Covid and privacy

    Hear how Dr Michael Veale and colleagues across Europe built a privacy-friendly COVID tracking app, and how he worked with Parliamentarians to put citizens’ privacy rights on the agenda during the pandemic. Host and ProducerDr Rosie Anderson, Research Fellow, Public Health Policy team, UCL Guests-Dr Michael Veale, Associate Professor in Digital Rights and Regulation, UCL Faculty of Laws-Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Digital in the House of Lords-Natasha Lomas, Senior Reporter at Techcrunch Transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl…-covid-and-privacy Find out more on www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    26 min

  4. 06/23/2022

    Where research transforms children's mental health

    How Professor Jess Deighton’s landmark study of school pupils’ mental wellbeing uncovered a growing crisis in young women’s mental health, and how her research has helped young people’s voices shape the HeadStart project’s support for them. Guests - Professor Jessica Deighton, Child Mental Health and Wellbeing, UCL and the Anna Freud Centre- Sarah Reeves, Mental Health and Coproduction Lead, Newham HeadStart- Libby, young woman from Newham Find out more here: bit.ly/UCLREF21_UK Discover how UCL research is making an impact at www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    35 min

  5. 06/16/2022

    Where research transforms the women we see

    Professor Jessica Ringrose and Dr Kaitlyn Regehr on how sexism in London’s advertising landscape creates hostile environments for women, and how creativity and activism have challenged businesses and policy makers to address that injustice. GuestsProfessor Jessica Ringrose, Centre for Sociology of Education and Equity, IoEDr Kaitlyn Regehr, Associate Professor, Digital HumanitiesNaomi Peter, Co-Founder, AnthillAmelia Jenkinson, CEO, School of Sexuality Education Access the case study and transcript here: bit.ly/UCLREF_2021_London Read more here: ucl.ac.uk/ref

    37 min

  6. 06/09/2022

    Where research transforms how we protect cultural heritage

    Hear about UCL Professor Eleanor Robson’s research on the ancient city of Nimrud in Iraq and how it enabled cultural heritage organisations, news media and policymakers to understand the site's importance as the world’s first imperial capital. Access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-6-where-research-transforms-how-we-protect-cultural-heritage Read more about UCL Research here: www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    37 min

  7. 06/08/2022

    Where research transforms COVID-19 treatment

    Professors Mervyn Singer and Becky Shipley explain how they got a mechanical breathing support machine from idea to reality in a month, and helped protect the NHS during the first COVID surge. GUESTS Mervyn Singer, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, UCLBecky Shipley, Professor of Health Care Engineering, UCLDr Neil McGuire, former Director of Medical Devices, MHRAHiten “Rup” Ruparelia, COVID hospital patient who used UCL-Ventura CPAP Access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep-5-where-research-transforms-covid-19-treatment Discover how UCL research is making an impact at www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    38 min

  8. 05/27/2022

    Where research transforms climate change mitigation

    Hear how UCL economics researchers and campaigning journalists put keeping fossil fuels in the ground and divestment on the climate crisis agenda. Guests: • Prof Paul Ekins, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and the UK Energy Research Centre• Dr Christophe McGlade, Head of the Energy Supply Unit, IEA• Damian Carrington, Environment Editor, The Guardian  Read more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/where-research-transforms-lives-podcast

    35 min

  9. 05/19/2022

    Where research transforms access to children's social care records

    How UCL research led by care experienced people has restored children’s voices to official records of their time in care. Guests: Elizabeth Shepherd, Professor of Archives and Records Management in the Department of Information Studies at UCLJohn-George Nicholson, care experienced adult and co-researcherDavid Holmes, CEO of Family Action Access the transcript here: www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep3-where-research-transforms-access-childrens-social-care-records Discover how UCL research is making an impact at www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    34 min

  10. 05/12/2022

    Where Research Transforms Cancer Treatment

    Professor Jayant Vaidya explains how, as a young surgeon in Mumbai, he set out to invent a new radiotherapy device to make his patients’ lives a little easier, and wound up discovering new things about how the body heals and transforming breast cancer surgery around the world. Guests: Marcelle Bernstein, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012Dr Sandeep Nayak, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, IndiaDr Samuele Massarut, CRO Aviano, ItalyProfessor Jayant Vaidya, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL Access the transcript here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep2-where-research-transforms-cancer-treatment Discover how UCL research is making an impact at www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    37 min

  11. 05/12/2022

    Where Research Transforms HIV Treatment and Prevention

    Professor Alison Rodger and activist Bruce Richman explain how people living with HIV came together with scientists to fight stigma and prove that Undetectable Equals Untransmittable. Guests: Bruce Richman, Founder and Director, Prevention Access CampaignProfessor Alison Rodger, Institute of Global Health, UCL Access the transcript here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/impact/ref-hub/ucl-ref-podcast/ep1-where-research-transforms-hiv-treatment-and-prevention Discover how UCL research is making an impact at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ref

    39 min
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