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).
In this podcast, Dr Natalie Banner, Understanding Patient Data, Wellcome Trust, discusses public attitudes to sharing health data, along with issues of data quality and future regulation. With Gavin Costigan.
In this podcast, Professor Graeme Reid from University College London discusses the report on international research collaboration post-Brexit, which he and Professor Adrian Smith co-authored, and which was published in November 2019.
Pae Natwilai, Chief Executive of Trik, discusses current and future opportunities for industry to use drones, plus technology and regulation, with Gavin Costigan.
Elaine Whyte, UK Drone Lead for PWC, discusses the commercial opportunities of aerial drones, new technology, upcoming regulation, and how to balance the opportunities and risks of a further expansion in the commercial drone sector.
In his first month as Chief Medical Officer for England and the UK Government, Professor Chris Whitty discusses some current issues in public health and how research can help to tackle them. Topics include diabetes, smoking, antimicrobial resistance and measles - along with the implications of Brexit.
Professor Clare Grey from the University of Cambridge discusses the 2019 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for lithium ion batteries, and other recent developments in battery technologies. The 4th and final podcast on batteries.