UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School). UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 stu ...
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All of Machine Learning is now probabilistic
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In a conversation with Kevin Murphy, the distinguished researcher at Google DeepMind, we explored his multifaceted career spanning academia and industry. Born in Ireland and educated at prestigious institutions in the UK and the US, Kevin's academic journey led him to become an associate professor in Canada, before transitioning to manage a researc…
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MENTAL HEALTH AND THE SDGS
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Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Norha Vera San Juan, Institute for Global Health, and Dr Keri Wong, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. They’ll be considering the question of mental health and wellbeing. Asking whether the SDGs can and should do more to address this issue, and what that might mean in…
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A practical introduction to critical realism
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About the Lecture:This lecture is about the author's practical introduction to critical realism, which won the International Association of Critical Realism annual book prize. The book is based on an annual course conducted at IOE since 2007. The book is a clear time-saving introduction for postgraduate students, researchers, supervisors and lectur…
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Shining a Light Inside the Body
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Medical Imaging is the term given to the way in which we can image the body. Think X-rays, big MRI machines, or ultrasounds. Charlotte Maughan Jones and Liam Collins-Jones (no relation!) are working to see inside the body in different ways. They're using medical imaging to scan the body for tendon damage, as is the case with Charlotte, and autism, …
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The Domestic Politics of IMF Lending
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This week we’re focusing on a new book about IMF lending. The IMF – the International Monetary Fund – exists, among other things, to provide policy advice and financial support to governments facing economic difficulties. But are its programmes effective? EPISODE NOTESThe book that we’re discussing in this episode suggests that IMF funding becomes …
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In this episode associate Professor Kate Bright walks Roberta Livingston through the Slade School's admission process. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/culture-online/case-studies/2023/nov/podcast-slade-admissions-specialDate of episode recording: 2023-10-11Duration: 00:05:41Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Rob…
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In this episode UCL East Schools Engagement Assistant Roberta Livingston hosts an Admissions special with notes and guidance provided by the UCL Admissions Team.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture-online/case-studies/2023/nov/ask-expert-admissions-special Date of episode recording: 2023-11-03Duration: 00…
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Fluid Flow: Lymphedema and Soft Robotics
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Lymphedema is a debilitating, incurable condition which causes excessive swelling in the limbs, and disproportionately affects cancer patients. In this episode, we chat to Katherine about the device she's working on to make the lives of those with lymphedema better. She also talks to us about her experience of being a British Asian woman and how sh…
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Are robots the future of rehabilitation?
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Peter Snow is a lecturer working in rehabilitation engineering using virtual reality and robotics. He develops systems to help people with phantom limb pain and other conditions. He is also using gaming software to create training tools for surgeons, allowing them to practice complicated procedures in a safe environment.For more information and to …
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The Bartlett Review Podcast: What next for HS2? In this podcast, we'll be talking about the future of the High Speed Two rail project for the UK. Following the government's recent decision to abandon the original plans for the project. Experts from The Bartlett, Professors Priti Parikh, Tim Broyd and John Kelsey, will examine what went wrong with t…
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN IRAQ - a conversation with Father Rami Simoun
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Mehiyar Kathem talks to Father Rami Simoun - representative of the Dominican Covenant and Latin Church in Iraq speaks about the Christian community in the country today.Date of episode recording: 2019-12-01Duration: 32:30Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Mehiyar KathemGuests: Father Rami SimounProducer: Mehiyar Kathem…
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SHANIDAR CAVE: NORTHERN IRAQ'S IMPORTANT NEANDERTHAL SITE - A conversation with Graeme Barker
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Mehiyar Kathem talks to one of the world's foremost archaeologists, Professor Graeme Barker. Professor Barker, Senior Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, speaks here about his recent work in the Shanidar Cave in the province of Erbil.Date of episode recording: 2019-05-06Duration: 45:15Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:…
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BUILDING A HERITAGE NETWORK IN IRAQI KURDISTAN - A Conversation with Dr Rozhen Kamal Mohammed-Amin
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Mehiyar interviews Co-Investigator Dr Rohzen Kamal Mohammed-Amin on the Nahrein Network funded project 'A Cultural Heritage Network for the Kurdistan Region: Challenges and Opportunities'Date of episode recording: 2019-01-28Duration: 31:24Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Mehiyar KathemGuests: Rozhen Mohammed-AminProducer: Mehiyar Kathem…
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In this episode, Mat Disney a Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geography department at UCL responds to the question 'Is the earth flat, or a circle?' Date of episode recording: 2023-09-15Duration: 00:07:04Language of episode: English Presenter:Roberta Livingston Guests: Mat Disney Producer: Roberta Livingston…
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In this mini-episode Dr Shoba Poduval a GP at the Institute of Epidemiology & Healthcare responds to the question 'Can oxytocin help us bond with everything?'Date of episode recording: 2023-09-28Duration: 00:08:51Language of episode: English Presenter:Roberta LivingstonGuests: Dr. Shoba Poduval Producer: Roberta Livingston…
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Military Technology and Intelligent Warfare
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we explore the role of military technology in modern warfare. EPISODE NOTES Despite Putin’s expectation of a swift victory, over one year on from his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, that country’s defenders are still fighting – and, indeed fighting back. One important area in which Ukraine has managed to stay ahead of Russ…
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Democracies and LGBTQ Rights
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask: Is the link between LGBTQ rights and democracy as strong as is often thought? EPISODE NOTES A special episode coinciding with this week’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. It’s easy to assume that LGBTQ rights are more likely to advance in democracies than in non-democracies. Democraci…
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How Can We Fix Our Democracy?
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask: What is going wrong with our democracy, and how we might fix it? EPISODE NOTES In this episode we’re discussing elections, referenda, and how to fix our democracy, with none other than our long-time podcast host, Alan Renwick. In his inaugural lecture, Alan described democracy as rule for, and by, all, and suggeste…
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask "what have been the legacies of conflict in Northern Ireland?" EPISODE NOTES In 1998, after three decades of conflict, lasting peace was achieved in Northern Ireland through an accord variously known as the Good Friday Agreement or the Belfast Agreement. The 25th anniversary of that Agreement comes next month. Thoug…
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The Parliamentary Battle Over Brexit
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask: What does the process of Brexit tell us about the role of the UK’s parliament and whether it needs reform? EPISODE NOTES The last seven years in British politics have been tempestuous. The turmoil has had multiple causes: Covid, Putin’s attack on Ukraine, and Trussonomics among them. But the politics of much of the…
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What Can Democracies Learn From Dictators?
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask: Can struggling democracies learn anything useful from well performing dictatorships? EPISODE NOTES This week we welcome a special guest who has direct experience at the sharp end of politics. Charles Dunst is a former foreign correspondent who has reported from many countries around the world, who is now deputy dir…
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Do Higher Benefits Attract Immigration
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we ask: Do higher welfare benefits lead to higher immigration? EPISODE NOTES Immigration is back near the top of the political agenda, here in the UK and elsewhere. The UK government’s so-called ‘Stop the Boats Bill’, which targets those who cross the Channel in search of asylum, is one rather extreme manifestation of the …
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Politics of Ordinary Hope
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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we’re discussing life, politics, and the power of ‘ordinary hope’ with Professor Marc Stears, the inaugural director of the UCL Policy Lab. EPISODE NOTES This week, we have a slightly different kind of episode to normal. Rather than discussing an academic publication, we’ll be looking at the ideas and career of Professor M…
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The Politics of the European Court of Human Rights
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EPISODE SUMMARYThis week we’re looking at the European Court of Human Rights. What is it? Does it provide adequate justice to victims? And what should we make of the ongoing debates in the UK about its role? EPISODE NOTESIf you managed to catch our episode last week, you’ll know that we were talking about the European Court of Justice. This week we…
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Episode 2. Amelia Meade: Dreams and Duties
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How do you chase your dreams while supporting others? Amelia, a devoted UCL student, offers a unique perspective on balancing academic demands and being a steadfast anchor for her family, and long commutes and social life at uni. We invite you to dive into the rarely shared stories of a student who pursues her educational aspirations against all od…
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Lunch Hour Lecture | Is climate change increasing disasters?
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About the lectureWe hear so much about human-caused climate change threatening our lives. Often, any disaster including conflict is linked to climate change. Without doubt, we are changing the world's climate quickly and substantively. Many disasters, though, are much more a result of other human decisions about where people live, or are forced to …
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Lunch Hour Lecture | Adolescent mental health: The role of academic pressure
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About the lecture:Most cases of mental disorders worldwide start in adolescence, and rates of mental health problems are rising among adolescents. The important question is: What can we do to prevent the onset of mental health problems in adolescence? In this talk, Dr Marie Mueller will explore a promising but understudied factor for prevention: ac…
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Lunch Hour Lecture | The crisis of British benefits policy: how we got here
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About the Lecture:This lecture will describe findings from author's recent book, The Transformation of British Welfare Policy: Politics, Discourse and Public Opinion. It explains the political forces that have shaped the British benefits system and sets out a roadmap for reforming the system in the aftermath of Universal Credit. Since 2010, the UK …
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This week we ask: Is there value in taking offence? Indeed, should we cultivate a readiness to take offence in ourselves and others? Episode Notes This week we welcome Dr Emily McTernan, co-host of this podcast, into the guest seat. Emily is talking about her new book, On Taking Offence. In it, she argues that taking offence is an important and oft…
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The Impact of Banning Protests
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This week we ask: what are the effects when authoritarian governments ban protests? EPISODE NOTES Governments in many countries have powers to authorize – or not authorize – planned demonstrations. So what are the effects of such decisions? We might think the main effects are going to be on whether the demonstrations happen or not, but new research…
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Lunch Hour Lecture | Sleep, physical activity, and cognitive function
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In this lecture, Dr Mikaela Bloomberg will examine the evidence for joint effects of sleep and physical activity on cognitive function.About the lectureSleep and physical activity are intrinsically linked behaviours thought to contribute to cognitive health and dementia risk. In this lecture, Dr Mikaela Bloomberg will examine the evidence for joint…
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Today's episode, hosted by Olivia Moir, discusses preconception health, or health before pregnancy with Dr. Jenny Hall. She is a Clinical Associate Professor and NIHR Advanced Fellow here at the Institute for Women's Health. When it comes to reproduction, socialization often focusses on two main areas: either not getting pregnant or being pregnant.…
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Hosted by Olivia Moir, today we discuss Gene Therapy with Professor Simon Waddington. He is a professor and researcher in the field of Gene Therapy here at UCL. The topic of gene therapy can come across as slightly daunting to those who may not have a background in the field, but this episode dives into the nitty gritty to help clear things up! We …
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This week's episode is about PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. To do this, we have Dr. Bassel Wattar, who is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London – United Kingdom with advanced expertise in the fields of fertility, assisted conception, endocrine gynaecology, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopause. He is a experienced clin…
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Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode discusses ectopic pregnancy with Dr. Annie Solangon, who is a who is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist specialising in Early Pregnancy, Gynaecology and Advanced Ultrasound at UCLH. Presently she is undertaking a PhD in ectopic pregnancy and pregnancies of unknown location, under the supervision of Professor Jurkovi…
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Health Inequalities Amongst Ethnic Minorities
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In this episode, Ferdouse speaks to Shoba Poduval about health inequalities among ethnic minorities – including childbirth and mental health treatment – and wonders how digital technology could help the situation. Shoba is a GP and clinical academic in UCL’s eHealth unit where she spends her time developing and evaluating digital health services. S…
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Commercialising research: the collaboration between tech transfer and investment
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In the tenth episode, Dr Anne Lane, CEO of UCLB and Dr Chris Hollowood, CEO of Syncona Investment Management, discussed the collaboration between their respective organisations in commercialising research. Syncona is a leading healthcare investment company focused on creating, building and scaling a portfolio of global leaders in life science; and …
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Pumping life into the future of diabetes management
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Ken Li is an Associate Professor looking at technology you can use to manage diabetes. He's currently creating a sort of artificial pancreas to help those with diabetes lead less stressful and anxious lives. We're joined in this episode by Melissa Connolly who tells us what life is like as a diabetic and how the device Ken is creating will change h…
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M. T. Z. Tyau (Diao Minqian 刁敏謙), Law student, describes arriving in London as an international student from China in 1909. This extract is from Tyau’s account of his London years. M. T. Z. Tyau, London through Chinese Eyes (London: Swarthmore Press, 1920). Voiced by Yitao Qian.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.u…
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HeLP-Diabetes: From early-stage social venture to national roll-out
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In the ninth episode of this podcast series, Ana Lemmo Charnalia, Senior Business Manager at UCLB, is in conversation with Orla O’Donnell , Divisional Manager at the UCL Div of Biosciences and former Chief Operating Officer of Health Digital CIC, a Community Interest Company incorporated in 2015 to commercialise HeLP-Diabetes. It is also an opportu…
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Episode 1. Beth Woolley: My Mental Health Can't Define Me
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'Overcoming' can be a difficult and daunting task, especially when faced with personal struggles and academic pressures. In our first episode, Beth, who is autistic, anxiety-ridden, and a trauma survivor, recounts her struggles and her life-long journey of self-discovery. Rather than trying to fit into preconceived molds or forcing oneself to confo…
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Brain Stories Episode 17 - Jenny Bizley on how the brain perceives sounds
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Professor Jenny Bizley talks to Caswell and Steve about how different sounds are perceived by the brain.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience/brain-stories-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-08-29Duration: 00:38:23Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Caswell Barry; Steve Flemmin…
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Brain Stories - Episode 16 - Peter Kok on how the brain determines what we see
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Peter Kok talks to Selina and Steve about how the brain determines our visual experience of the world and how his research aims to understand the neural circuit underlying this.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience/brain-stories-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-08-17Duration: 00…
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Senceive Ltd: An organic growth success story
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Over a 15 year journey, UCLB spinout company Senceive Ltd became the world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wireless enabled remote condition monitoring solutions for use in rail and construction applications. Recognition of the innovative and scalable nature of Senceive’s solutions to keep people and critical infrastructure safe, le…
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HERITAGE CHALLENGES IN NAJAF - a conversation with Ali Naji
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Mehiyar Kathem talks to former scholarship awardee, Dr Ali Naji. Ali completed a Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) scholarship at University College London. In this podcast Ali speaks about heritage challenges in Najaf and Kufa in Iraq and his research at Kufa University into the connections between tangible and intan…
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SHANIDAR CAVE: NORTHERN IRAQ'S NEADERTHAL SITE - a conversation with Dishad A. Mutalb
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Mehiyar Kathem interviews Mr Dlshad A. Mutalb, heritage manager of the Directorate of Antiquities in Soran, in Iraqi Kurdistan, who completed a scholarship at Cambridge University under the support and supervision of Professor Graeme Barker. Dlshad speaks about Northern Iraq's important neanderthal site, Shanidar Cave.For more information and to ac…
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CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE - a conversation with Hossam Mahdy
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Mehiyar Kathem speaks with Dr Hossam Mahdy, conservation architect, who is working to rethink and reform the ways in which conservation activity is pursued in the Middle East. Dr Mahdy speaks about the significance of community and intangible cultural heritage to sustainability and cultural continuity.For more information and to access the transcri…
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Season 3: Unravelling Health Disparities: The Racial Divide
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Join hosts Doctor Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess for Season 3, Episode 5 of Public Health Disrupted with Dr Halima Begum Prof Delan Devakumar.“It’s the indirect act of racism that is leading to poorer outcomes for racialised groups.”How does racism impact people’s health? And how big is this problem? We're three years on from George Floy…
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Brain Stories - Episode 15: Sarah Garfinkel on how clinical conditions impact emotion processing
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Professor Sarah Garfinkel talks to Caswell and Steve about her research exploring emotion and how brain body interactions may go awry in clinical conditions.For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience/brain-stories-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-07-14T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:41:21Lang…
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The Politics of the European Court of Justice
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This week we’re looking at the European Court of Justice. How does it operate? How political is it? And is public opinion ever taken into account?One of the chief stumbling blocks in negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol has concerned the role of the EU’s top court, the European Court of Justice, and parts of the Conservative Party are ev…
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