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In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Ben sat with Sarah Cassidy, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham (and our Best Policy Impact award winner), to discuss her ground-breaking work on suicide prevention within the autistic community. Want some links? We have plenty:Sarah CassidyAutisticaAutism Centre for Excellence CambridgeThe Institute for Policy and EngagementInstitute Academy ProgrammesThe Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2024 Winners and NomineesFollow us:XInstagram
9/19/24 • 32:45
2024 marks 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, so in this special episode, Ben visits Newstead Abbey, Byron’s family home, and chats with Sam Hirst, a University of Nottingham research fellow. They are joined by Phillipa Abery from the Institute for Policy and Engagement as well as three volunteers from Newstead Abbey, to talk about Byron, his poetry and Sam’s efforts at bringing Byron’s history to life for the public.Want links? We have plenty:The Institute for Policy and EngagementThe Institute Academy ProgrammeNewstead AbbeyRomancing the Gothic (Web)Romancing the Gothic (YouTube)Follow us:XInstagram
8/15/24 • 56:19
Ben is joined by Pearl Agyakwa, a specialist in material degradation, and they talk about how that links to the University of Nottingham’s Zero Carbon Cluster programme, outreach work with the community and schools, as well as the social impact of engineering.Want links? We have plenty:Pearl AgyakwaMoritz Liesegang Electric Planes and Net Zero Aviation w/Sharmila SumsurooahDIY Slow Cooker for your Wallet and the Planet w/Mike CliffordClean Cooking, Kitchen Culture and Climate Change w/Mike CliffordSHAping Sustainable Futures HubICARE4Justice
7/21/24 • 35:50
Andrea Sartorius is a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham looking at the impacts of trace metal pollution on ecosystems. Grab yourself a brew and have a listen as Andrea and Ben chat about her research, what those impacts are, and what can be done about it.It turns out there's more to lead than Ben first thought...Want links? We have plenty:The Environmental Impacts of Historical Lead Mining (YouTube)Laura Hughes' Financial Times: The Unseen Dangers of Lead Contamination in the UK (paywall)The Institute for Policy and EngagementThe Institute Academy ProgrammeFollow us:XInstagram
6/13/24 • 38:24
The Institute for Policy and Engagement has some brand new award winners! That's right, the annual Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2024 have been announced (you can read about all the winners below) and Ben is sitting down with Paul Crawford, of Best Public Engagement Initiative fame.They talk all about his project (collaborating with Aardman Animations, no less), arts and health and much more. And during the episode, they talk about what creative hobbies they currently have - maybe you also have a creative hobby that fills your heart each day?Want some links? We have plenty:The Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2024 Winners and NomineesPaul Crawford's ProfileAardman Animations YouTube ChannelWhat's Up With Everyone?Arts for Health
5/14/24 • 35:40
Ben is talking all things Science in the Park with special guest Sam Tang in this episode. Never heard of Science in the Park? (How??) Public engagement at its finest, Science in the Park has been entertaining and sharing knowledge from the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and many local organisations for the past 15 years. Have a listen to hear all about it!Want some links? We have plenty:The Institute for Policy and EngagementSam TangPeriodic VideosPolicy Impact and Public Engagement Awards - Best Schools Engagement InitiativeWollaton HallBritish Geological SurveyGirlguiding NottinghamshireRSPB Nottingham Local Group
4/19/24 • 30:01
Public Engagement is a broad topic, so Ben sits down with fellow Institute for Policy and Engagement colleagues, Stephen Meek and Maria Richards, to pick it apart. They look at the NCCPE Watermark, what it is, what it means for the University of Nottingham (and what UoN received...)Want some links? We have plenty:The Institute for Policy and EngagementCity as LabNCCPENCCPE Engage Watermark
3/8/24 • 31:59
Ben is joined by Dr Andrew Bennett, Director of the FRAME Alternatives Laboratory at the University of Nottingham, and Amy Beale, Head of Policy and Programmes at FRAME (Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments). Together they talk all things research, stopping the use of animal testing, and what the benefits of the long-term relationship between University and Charity mean for policymaking and public engagement. Ethics, hamsters and grow-your-own-organs are just a tiny slice of the fun.Want some links? We have plenty:FRAMEAndrew Bennett's profile (UoN)Andrew Bennett's profile (FRAME)Amy BealeREACH
1/31/24 • 42:21
Good public engagement and outreach requires good enthusiasm, and Jez Turner brings it by the bucket load. In this episode, Ben chats with Jez about his outreach work, his passion for lifelong learning, space, using satellites to identify potential slavery cases, and even, at one point, Nazi Germany.It's a wild ride this one.Want some links? We have plenty:Jez Turner's ProfileRights Lab NottinghamFestival of Science and CuriosityFoundation Engineering and Physical Sciences Courses
10/4/23 • 35:34
The climate crisis is usually talked about in terms of the big picture, but Mark Gillott talks to Ben about the local community-driven work he is doing and the massive impacts it could have on green energy as a whole. They discuss the Trent Basin project, Mark's revolutionary ideas and what the real meaning behind the flickering black and white symbol before an ad break on tv is (which blew Ben's mind).Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was recorded virtually, so we apologise for any dips in audio quality, but the fascinating content remains.For more information about Mark and his work, as well as the Institute, please use the following links:Mark's Bio and Research: https://tinyurl.com/cbjmssav The UoN Energy Institute: https://tinyurl.com/7vmw4exhThe Trent Basin Project: https://www.era.ac.uk/projects-research/trent-basinProject SCENe: https://www.projectscene.uk/The Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
9/12/23 • 20:17
What do Shakespeare's plays and bears have in common? Turns out, many things, and not just from when they appear in the scripts.Box Office Bears is a multi-institutional project looking at animal baiting in Early Modern England, and lead investigator Hannah O'Regan joins Ben to talk all about it. Listen on to hear all about the bears who were as famous as actors (of the day).CW: Historic animal cruelty Want some links? We have plenty:Hannah O'Regan's profileBox Office BearsInformation on the Bear's TibiaBears! Nature, Culture, and Beyond Exhibition at Lakeside Arts
8/23/23 • 37:51
Who doesn't like elephants?? Ben loves them and he chats with Lisa Yon about the Elephant Welfare Project, a long-running love story for looking out for elephants. Honestly it has it all, policy impact, public engagement, heart-warming animal stories and a crowdfunder! (Find that below). Have a listen!Want some links? We have plenty:The Elephant Welfare Project Just Giving PageLisa Yon's ProfileThe Elephant Welfare ProjectThe Elephant Welfare Project TwitterThe Elephant Welfare Project InstagramA BBC Article About the Elephant Welfare AppA BBC Sounds Clip featuring Lisa Yon and a Bachelor Herd of ElephantsThe Institute's Twitter Page
7/25/23 • 39:34
Mike Clifford returns to Knowledge, Engaged! Last appearing in 2021 to talk about clean cooking and climate change, he's back to chat to Ben about some closer to home work.As part of the Green Hustle festival, Mike brought along his DIY fabric cooker that could potentially help both the planet and people's wallets during the cost of living crisis. Intrigued? Listen on to find out about it!Want some links? We have plenty:Mike Clifford's ProfileTiger Community Enterprise CICITV Coverage of the Fabric CookerGreen HustleOh no, Ben promised to show off his rabbits... Hop over to Twitter for that one!
7/12/23 • 35:48
Katharine Adeney joins Ben to talk all about Majoritarian Nationalism and the Asia Research Institute, with particular attention on India. What is it? Listen on to find out!------------------------------------------------Want some links? We have plenty:Katharine AdeneyWhat is the BBC Modi documentary and why is it so controversial? - The GuardianThe Asia Research Institute
6/28/23 • 35:46
Digital Youth, with Sprouting Minds, is an ambitious UKRI funded research programme with researchers from Nottingham, Auckland, Bath, Glasgow, Kings College London, LSE, UCL and the Open University. Ben sits down with Jo Lockwood and Kareem Khan to talk about the programme, the importance of research and support for young people's mental health, as well as deep dives into their individual research projects.During the episode, we reference a survey you can participate in. You can find this in the links below!------------------------------------------------Want some links? We have plenty:Digital Youth With Sprouting MindsSPARXSPARX (New Zealand promo)CaTS-APPPractitioner Views of the CaTS-App (SURVEY)Jo Lockwood's Nottingham ProfileKareem Khan's Nottingham Profile
6/20/23 • 47:38
Stephen Meek and Amanda Chukwudozie join Ben to talk about the Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards 2023, the winners, the range of high quality work at the University of Nottingham.Want some links? We have plenty:Our episode featuring Todd Landman: https://tinyurl.com/yd7pwy3nOur episode featuring Lara Bianchi: https://tinyurl.com/2dbhtvh6All of our award winners and nominees are here: https://tinyurl.com/3kt4ssnx
5/31/23 • 55:27
Ben is joined by super-special-guest-host Gabrielle Bunn to talk sustainability, bringing the social sciences into big projects for everyone's benefit and more with Judy Muthuri and Hannah Noke from the University of Nottingham and Daniela Salite from Aston University.Want some links? We have plenty:SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-engagement/net-zero/home.aspxJudy Muthuri: https://tinyurl.com/ykmx6b7dHannah Noke: https://tinyurl.com/ywdvbevjDaniela Salite: https://tinyurl.com/ypmfwjmv
5/17/23 • 43:01
Ben and Special-Guest-Host Amy Hawksworth chat with Pip Logan about the National Rehabilitation Centre and research into preventing falls in vulnerable populations. Want some links? We have plenty:The National Rehabilitation Centre: https://nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk/ UoN's NRC Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3hurkbv6 React to Falls App (Google Play): https://tinyurl.com/ycxpbh6uReact to Falls App (Apple): https://tinyurl.com/2p84v97tPip Logan: https://tinyurl.com/53zwwah6
5/3/23 • 43:36
Join Ben and Special-Guest-Host Gabrielle Bunn as they sit down with Professor Todd Landman and Stephen Meek to talk about the all shiny and brand new SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub. Developed in collaboration with the Faculty for Social Science, the Hub is an online resource dedicated to showcasing the value of UoN Social Science research for policy around climate change, sustainability and the net zero challenge.Want some links? We have plenty:SHAping Sustainable Futures Research Hub: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-engagement/net-zero/home.aspx The MriNH3 Project: https://tinyurl.com/dv9ssu46Siddharth Kara: https://tinyurl.com/mvh74s85Todd Landman: https://tinyurl.com/yfrhj8fbStephen Meek: https://tinyurl.com/5dyam6ys
2/28/23 • 32:31
Corporate Social Responsibility is not enough to tackle gender inequality - so is a Business and Human Rights approach the better option for business schools? Why is social compliance ineffective when it comes to gender discrimination? These are some of the questions raised when Ben is joined by a whole host of remarkable guests across multiple time zones, including Lara Bianchi and Samentha Goethals, who head the Research Group of Gender of the Global Business School Network for Human Rights (GBSN), Lauren McCarthy of Bayes Business School and Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, director of the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights.Want some links? We have plenty:The Geneva Centre for Business and Human Rights: gcbhr.orgDr Lara Bianchi: https://tinyurl.com/cpfbvzccDr Lauren McCarthy: https://tinyurl.com/2c6r5548Dr Dorothée Baumann-Pauly: https://tinyurl.com/mr2zrk9nDr Samentha Goethals: https://tinyurl.com/2m7xxxaj
11/16/22 • 55:59
It's Action for Climate Empowerment and Civil Society day at COP27 today (as well as Energy!) which means - surprise bonus! - we are re-engaging with another episode from last year! Race and Climate Change are inextricably linked, as our guest Dr Charles Ogunbode discusses with Chris Sims. In this episode, we look at why the conversation about the environment is missing out on a vital demographic, when that same demographic tends to shoulder most of the impacts.Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.For more information about Charles' work and the Institute, as well as the websites mentioned in the episode, please use the following links:The ENGAGE Project: https://www.neel-lab.com/engageThe Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8UoN's COP Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3x3hwbf9Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
11/15/22 • 24:35
Ohhh it's the big one at COP27 today - energy! A huge talking point right now, especially with the cost of living crisis. Last year Ben chatted with Mark about some pretty ingenious ideas - maybe now's the time to boost these projects...The climate crisis is usually talked about in terms of the big picture, but Mark Gillott talks to Ben about the local community-driven work he is doing and the massive impacts it could have on green energy as a whole. They discuss the Trent Basin project, Mark's revolutionary ideas and what the real meaning behind the flickering black and white symbol before an ad break on tv is (which blew Ben's mind).Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was recorded virtually, so we apologise for any dips in audio quality, but the fascinating content remains.For more information about Mark and his work, as well as the Institute, please use the following links:Mark's Bio and Research: https://tinyurl.com/cbjmssavThe UoN Energy Institute: https://tinyurl.com/7vmw4exhThe Trent Basin Project: https://www.era.ac.uk/projects-research/trent-basinProject SCENe: https://www.projectscene.uk/The Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8UoN's COP Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3x3hwbf9Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
11/15/22 • 20:53
It's Adaptation and Agriculture day at COP27! And that means we have another chance to RE:ENGAGE - this time with Anne and Festo from the Future Food Beacon at the University of Nottingham...Stephen sits down with Anne Touboulic and Festo Massawe from Nottingham's Future Food Beacon to discuss the impacts of climate change on global food supplies and what can possibly be done.Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was recorded virtually, so we apologise for any dips in audio quality, but the fascinating content remains.For more information about Anne, Festo, the Future Food Beacon's work and the Institute, please use the following links:Anne's bio and research: https://tinyurl.com/y2wdnbvrFesto's bio and research: https://tinyurl.com/2cw4fn2hThe Future Food Beacon: https://tinyurl.com/4v7f5vmhThe Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8UoN's COP Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3x3hwbf9Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
11/12/22 • 23:48
Today's RE:ENGAGED brings back Sharmila Sumsurooah for the decarbonisation day at COP27! Decarbonising planes would be a landmark achievement and Sharmila has many thoughts on this...Sharmila Sumsurooah discusses her work in developing electric aircraft and the journey towards net zero aviation with Ben, and they talk about the challenges associated with bringing together all of the people needed to make it work. They also discuss the Solutions for Aircraft Electrification Leadership (SAEL) initiative and the exciting steps its paving.Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was recorded virtually, so we apologise for any dips in audio quality, but the fascinating content remains.For more information about Sharmila and SAEL's work, as well as the Institute, please use the following links:SAEL: https://tinyurl.com/52n22r3zThe Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8UoN's COP Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3x3hwbf9Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
11/11/22 • 20:27
COP27 has snuck up on the world again (except, if you're up to date with British Politics, it really hasn't...) Last year we talked with many of Nottingham's researchers about COP26 and we still think those conversations are incredibly important this year. So get ready to RE-ENGAGE with Matthew Rendall for the Youth and Future Generations day at COP27...Matthew Rendall joins Ben to talk about the ethics of financing climate change solutions. Is it justifiable to fund greenhouse gas mitigation through deficit spending? Matthew brings Ben up to speed on his latest research.Knowledge, Engaged is brought to you by The Institute of Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham, to bring together the ground-breaking research done at Nottingham and you, the listener. Join us as we explore the work the researchers are doing and how it makes a difference in the world around them.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was recorded virtually, so we apologise for any dips in audio quality, but the fascinating content remains.For more information about Matthew's work and the Institute, please use the following links:Matthew's blog: https://tinyurl.com/atsty6rxMatthew's Climate Policy Paper: https://tinyurl.com/8v65mddkClimate Matters by John Broome: https://tinyurl.com/r42r4apkMatthew's bio and Research: https://tinyurl.com/sm892n85The Institute for Policy and Engagement: https://tinyurl.com/yh46zla8UoN's COP Pages: https://tinyurl.com/3x3hwbf9Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoN_Institute
11/7/22 • 19:38
Nutrition, supplements and a little bit of myth busting are what Ben sits down with Professor Paul Greenhaff to talk about on today's episode. But there's more! They also talk about potential reversals to the aging process (not quite turning you back into a 20 year old though, unfortunately), and where things like anabolic steroids can actually be put to safe and good use.Paul also gives a bit of insight on what it was like to work on the University of Nottingham's Research Excellence Framework (REF) campaign - helping to net the University 7th place in the country for research power.Links links links!Find out more about Paul here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences/people/paul.greenhaffFind Paul's papers in Nottingham's repository here: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/person/227927/paul-greenhaff/outputs
7/20/22 • 36:11
Co-creation is on the set list for today's episode! Ben and Stephen sit down with Dr Lara Bianchi (another Institute award winner!) to talk about the Moral Capability Assessment Tool, giving hope and a voice to women in conflict-affected areas, and magic. Yes, that's right, magic! Magic and play and a ground up approach - Lara talks about the benefits and the fun or working this way.Links from the episode below! Lara's University of Nottingham bio: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/people/lizlb.htmlMoral Capability Assessment Tool (MCAT): https://mcatnottingham.org/Todd Landman, Academic Magician extraordinaire: https://www.todd-landman.com/
7/14/22 • 31:41
Sometimes there's a huge divide between academic research and the general public, but people like Claudio Di Lorito are working to bridge that gap. Co-research and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) are cornerstones of Claudio's work with dementia patients - find out all about it in this episode!And no, it's completely unrelated to the PPI you might have heard of before...Find out more about Claudio here! Feel free to contact them (and us!) if you want to continue the conversation. Or send us a tweet, or get in touch via our website. So many delicious options for you.
7/6/22 • 36:41
Have you ever wanted to give blood, but weren't able to because of restrictions on who could donate based on sexual activity? A lot of people have been in that position. Ben and Chris sit down with Professor Eamonn Ferguson, who has been a core part of the FAIR project, which has meant blood donation has become more accessible - notably with men who have sex with men. Listen on to find out more about the incredible project and what it's like to have worked on a policy change 25 years in the making...To find out more about the FAIR project, click here. You can also find out more about Eamonn here.Check out our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with everything the Institute is up to.
6/29/22 • 32:43
We're back! And to kick us off, we've teamed up with the Human Rights Law Centre at the University of Nottingham to bring you a student takeover.It's Refugee Week right now and there are some pretty pressing refugee issues to talk about right now... So join guest hosts Oliver Lester and Megan Firth alongside guests Baroness Sally Hamwee, Sebastian Bretnall from the Nottingham & Notts Refugee Forum and Natalie Hodgson from the School of Law at Nottingham, as they talk about the new Nationality and Borders Act, the Ukrainian refugee crisis and the UK Government's proposal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.Find more Refugee Week content by following us on Twitter and looking at our website!
6/22/22 • 50:50
