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In the FST podcast, weekly one to one interviews allow a more in depth discussion of both topics being explored in Foundation events, and one-off discussions with senior figures across science, research, technology and innovation. It's available here, and can also be accessed on the main podcast hosting platforms.

We would welcome ideas for potential podcast topics or interviewees - please contact Gavin Costigan (gavin.costigan@foundation.org.uk).

Helen Walker - ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

  • 9 March, 2023
In this podcast, Dr Helen Walker, discusses science using neutrons. In particular, she tells us about her research with the ISIS neutron and muon source, her role as an instruments scientist, and the potential uses and benefits of balcaloric materials.

Ben Bleasdale - Discovery Decade

  • 28 February, 2023
In this podcast we are discussing a new project by the Campaign for Science and Engineering, CASE, called Discovery Decade, which is being launched today, 28th February 2023. Dr Ben Bleasdale, Director of the Discovery Decade project at CASE, tells us about the project and its implications for R&D.

Jenny Holloway - Technology in the Fashion Industry

  • 16 February, 2023
In this podcast we are looking at the fashion industry with Jenny Holloway, Chief Executive of Fashion-Enter Ltd. We discuss technology in fashion and its potential to transform the industry’s contribution to global carbon emissions and pollution.

Professor David Phoenix - LSBU Group

  • 9 February, 2023
In advance of our next event, we spoke with Professor David Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University & CEO of LSBU Group. In our podcast we discuss technical education and the unique approach of LSBU Group- its results and reproducibility.

Dr Hilary Leevers - Technical Education and Technical Skills

  • 2 February, 2023
This is our first podcast of 2023, so Happy New Year to you all. This is also the first podcast in a series looking at technical education and technical skills, in advance of an event being run by the Foundation on 22 February 2023. In the podcast, Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of Engineering UK, discusses the issue of the technical skills gap. Inquiry: https://www.engineeringuk.com/research-policy/fit-for-the-future-growing-and-sustaining-engineering-and-technology-apprenticeships-for-young-people/?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=news+story&utm_campaign=FFTF

Dr Bernadine Idowu - Black Researchers in UK Science and Technology

  • 7 December, 2022
This is the 4th and last of a series of podcasts looking at the experiences of black researchers in science and technology. Exploring some of the issues is Dr Bernadine Idowu, Associate Professor of Biomedical Science at the University of West London.

Paulette Williams And Mike Sulu - Leading Routes

  • 30 November, 2022
This is the third podcast in a sequence looking at the experiences of black researchers in science and technology. Discussing some of these issues is Paulette Williams, Founder and Managing Director of Leading Routes, and Dr Michael Sulu, a Lecturer in University College London’s Department of Biochemical Engineering, and the STEM lead within Leading Routes.

Dr Diego Baptista - Research and Funding Equity at Wellcome Trust

  • 23 November, 2022
Funding institutions have a significant role to play in ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion within the UK science and technology community. In this podcast, Dr Diego Baptista, Head of Research and Funding Equity at Wellcome Trust discusses some of the work in this area carried out by Wellcome. This is the second podcast in which we are looking at the experiences of black researchers in science and technology, in advance of an event being run by the Foundation on 7 December 2022.

Sigourney Bonner - Black in Cancer

  • 16 November, 2022
In this week's podcast we welcome Sigourney Bonner, Co-Founder of Black in Cancer UK, PhD student at Cancer Research UK and a speaker at our upcoming event! We discuss Black in Cancer and its mission to increase the number of black cancer researchers, how this can be achieved and whose responsibility it is.

Simon Andrews - Fraunhofer UK Research

  • 8 November, 2022
In this podcast, we're joined by Simon Andrews, Executive Director of Fraunhofer UK Research. We discuss the Fraunhofer centre for applied photonics in Glasgow, and its impact across the UK both in industry and in education. We touch upon the Scottish innovation strategy (soon to be published) and what we would expect to see.

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