Foundation for Science and Technology
The Foundation for Science and Technology podcast - exploring issues of science, technology and innovation with experts from government, parliament, industry and the research community.
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Dr Hamied Haroon - Changing the face of disability in STEM (opens the original)
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This week, we explore equality of opportunity, changing stereotypes around disability, a pioneering staff network, and how institutions can embrace disability for what it can bring to science. We have Research Scientist in Medical MR Imaging Physics at The University of Manchester and Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, Dr Hamied Haroon on the podcast to discuss this.
Simone Mordue and Beth Chamberlain - The impact of climate change on birds (opens the original)
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This week we deep dive into a new report published by the RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) on the impacts of climate change on UK birds. With recent heatwaves a reminder that our planet is changing, the new report explores how the climate crisis is already impacting UK birds and why restoring nature is key to their future. We are joined by Simone Mordue from the RSPB Conservation Science team and co-author of the report, and Bethany Chamberlain, RSPB Senior Policy Officer.
Hannah Russell - Public attitudes to science (opens the original)
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This week, we dive into public attitudes to science, representation, ethics, and what young people are saying about STEM. To help us to explore all of this, we are joined by the Chief Executive of the British Science Association, Hannah Russell.
Dr Sameh ElBadry - Evidence at the heart of decision making (opens the original)
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We explore evidence with Dr Sam ElBadry, Policy Projects Coordinator at Sense About Science. He talks to us about the importance of strong scientific evidence, the public’s view, and how evidence is used in Parliament and in policy decision-making.
Saul Klein - the UK's innovation ecosystem (opens the original)
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This week we are joined by Saul Klein. With 32 years of experience as a founder, CEO, investor, and policy advisor across the U.K., Europe, Israel, and the US, Saul helps us explore the UK innovation ecosystem, his career and in particular, how he advises the government on supporting companies to scale up. Thank you to FST podcast volunteer and Civil Service Fast Streamer, Geena Goodwin for hosting this episode.
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