Foundation for Science and Technology Podcast
1) Rory Daniels - The UK robotics industry
This week we are discussing robotics, and the UK robotics industry. Here to explore that is Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation at TechUK.
2) Dr Kath MacKay - Life sciences in the UK
This week we are discussing life sciences in the UK, and its contribution to the UK economy. This follows the publication by the Government of the Life Sciences Sector Plan and an event on life scienc...Show More
3) Professor David Nutt - The science behind substance and addiction
This week we are discussing the science behind substance and addiction- the impacts of alcohol on the brain and contemporary alternatives, and how psychedelic research and brain science is being combi...Show More
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 ...Show More
5) 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,...Show More
6) 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...Show More
7) 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 c...Show More
8) 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.
9) 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, Policy, PR...Show More
10) 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 ...Show More