Τα καλύτερα Ucl Minds podcast (2024)

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Episode 5: The SDGs and India 28:49

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In this special episode, The SDGs and India, Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Sumit Malhotra, from the Centre of Community Medicine at AIIMS and Professor PVM Rao from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi. In this episode, we’re going overseas to take a special focus on the role of the …

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Supporting oral health as a global priority 30:08

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In episode 6 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation withDr Benoit Varenne from the World Health Organisation and Dr Dympna Kavanagh, Chief Dental Officer in the Department of Health, Ireland. Together they discuss current and forthcoming developments in global and nati…

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Episode 4: The SDGs and Education 43:51

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In the final episode of the series, Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Anoushka Jain, a student from UCL Dept of Political Science and Vasiliki Kioupi from University of Leeds. They’re focusing on education and the role of Education for Sustainable Development, or ESD, exploring how sustainable development can be i…

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Episode 1: The SDGs and AI 35:47

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Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Maria Perez Ortiz, from the UCL Department of Computer Science, and Professor Jack Stilgoe, from the UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies.  They’re taking a look at the role of technology and artificial intelligence, or AI, in supporting the implementation of the go…

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Episode 2: The SDGs and Mental Wellbeing 38:46

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Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Essi Viding and Professor Argyris Stringaris, from the UCL Division of Psychiatry and Psychology and Language Sciences and joint PVPs to the UCL Grand Challenge of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Following initial discussions from series 2, they’re taking a deeper dive on the issue of mental health and we…

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Episode 3: The SDGs and Climate Crisis 44:36

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Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Catalina Turcu, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment, Bartlett School of Planning and Professor Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health in the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction. Today they’re discussing the relationship between the Sustainable De…

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Lunch Hour Lecture | The 2024 US Election: Stakes and Implications 1:01:12

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Presented on 24/10/24, Dr Thomas Gift discusses 'What can we expect in November’s election? Will both sides accept the result as legitimate? Thomas Gift will address these and other pressing questions in this timely primer on the 2024 US Election.'Από τον UCL

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Lunch Hour Lecture | Mental health in the workplace: What's possible in an impossible world? 56:37

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This lunch hour lecture will focus on the benefits and challenges of work for our mental health.Από τον UCL

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Unequal mental health: Society, power and the depressogenic environment 1:00:13

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This lunch hour lecture will focus on the case for recognizing the role of the ‘depressogenic’ environment.Από τον UCL

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Lunch Hour Lecture | The antidepressant controversy 1:00:13

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Glyn Lewis and Gemma Lewis will discuss the antidepressant controversy in this Lunch Hour Lecture.Από τον UCL

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Global health: the burning issues 31:08

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In episode 5 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University. and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London. Together they discuss developments in the broader global health research agenda and h…

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Episode 4 - Dr Luciano Rila on the UK’s First Gaysoc 25:22

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Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Luciano Rila, from the Department of Maths, to delve into the history of the UK’s first university-affiliated Gaysoc, founded by Jamie Gardiner in 1972, at UCL. Dr Rila discovered archival materials in UCL’s Special Collections revealing that though the society was initially met with backlash, UCL’s libe…

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Episode 1: Inclusive Research: Dementia Affects Minoritised Ethnic Groups Too 33:56

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In this debut episode of The EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor speaks with Dr. Natalie Marchant, an Associate Professor at UCL and Chair of the Research Culture Community Steering Group. Together, they explore the significance of inclusive research, especially in the context of dementia research. Dr. Marchant provides insights into …

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Episode 2: Is Athena SWAN Still Necessary? 37:01

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In this engaging episode of The EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor speaks with Professor Sara Mole, UCL’s Envoy for Gender Equality, about the relevance of the Athena SWAN Charter in 2024. With Brain Sciences’ high engagement and UCL's impressive institutional and departmental track record in securing bronze, silver, and gold Athena …

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Episode 3: Long Covid: Becoming Disabled Later in Life 27:12

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The host, Beverley Isibor sits down with Rikesh Rajani, a senior research fellow and advocate for disability equity, about his personal experience living with Long Covid. Rikesh opens up about the challenges of managing a chronic condition while balancing professional responsibilities at UCL since March 2022. Together, they unpack the implications …

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Season 5, Ep 2 – Biodiversity: Can local conservation efforts grow into global impact? 45:00

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What do vultures in India and beavers in West London have to do with protecting our ecosystems? What’s the link between biodiversity loss and human-driven climate change? Why does Simon love beavers so much? And what exactly is “COP16”? This episode explores some of the key issues at play – focusing on global ecosystems and local conservation effor…

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Welcome to Generation One - Trailer 1:49

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This is Generation One, the climate podcast from University College London – turning climate science and ideas into action. Hosted by Dr Simon Chin-Yee from the School of Public Policy, and Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science at UCL.We’re going to be tackling climate action in all its forms, from innovative business and tech solutions, …

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Imagining Turkey through cartoons: Ozge Samanci and her graphic novels 34:05

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In this episode, we host Dr. Özge Samanci from Northwestern University - School of Communication. We talk about her latest work "Evil Eyes Sea", as well as how she started her career and what her future projects are.Transcription link: https://web.descript.com/eba89e5c-6cc5-46b5-97fa-de5bb84c6c47/db319?editorVariant=defaultDate of episode recording…

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Episode 3 - Dr Xine Yao on Queer Aesthetics and the Panoptic Gaze 32:27

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Professor Philip Schofield discusses queer aesthetics and the idea of a racialised panoptic gaze with Dr Xine Yao, the co-director of qUCL and an expert on American literature in the Department of English. They dig into the archive of bestselling, but now forgotten, American novels, and tease out the ways in which the biggest issues of the 19th cen…

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Outdoor Learning And The Politics Of Hope 27:25

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This week we’re talking about the politics of hope, the climate crisis, and the importance of learning outdoors. In this episode, host Dr Emily McTernan is joined by Professor Cathy Elliot from UCL’s Department of Political Science to explore the politics of hope in the face of the climate crisis and the role of outdoor learning in cultivating that…

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Episode 2 - Dr Jonathan Galton on Queerness, Islam and the Left 26:35

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Professor Philip Schofield hosts Social Scientist Dr Jonathan Galton, to explore his research into the perceived political tension on the progressive left between queerness and Islam. Discussing the historical and cultural context surrounding queerness and Islam, they find surprising affinities between Bentham’s writing on freedom of religion and s…

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Disruptive Voices - Menopause and Me: Juggling Work and Home Life Dr Meena Khatwa 40:49

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Dr Meena Khatwa and Dr Kelly Dickson delve into the bio-psychosocial impacts of menopause with special guests Lauren Chiren (CEO, Women of a Certain Stage); Sonia Abrams (UCL Head of Events OPVA) and Josephine Falade (Associate Professor, UCL School of Pharmacy). Together, they explore menopause awareness, acceptance, and the transition process. Th…

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The Cost of Losing Our Public Spaces: From London to Lima 47:33

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Public spaces like parks are increasingly becoming less accessible. This phenomenon, observable from London to Lima, affects how we socialise, engage in physical activities and participate in our communities. One reason for this lack of access is the commodification of these spaces but what are the consequences of charging a fee to access a park? I…

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Engaging communities for better oral health 29:31

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In Episode 3 Richard is in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee from the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India and Professor Blanaid Daly, Dean of the School of Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin. Together they discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communit…

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Oral health research: Challenges and opportunities 30:32

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In Episode 2 we're in conversation with Professor Regina Mutave from the Department of Dental Sciences at the University of Nairobi and Professor Manu Mathur from the Centre for Dental Public Health from Queen Mary University London. We're discussing the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the global south, asking what’s gettin…

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Oral health: luxury for the few or fundamental human right? 26:39

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In Episode 1, Richard is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colombia and Professor Marco Peres from the National Dental Centre in Singapore. They discuss why oral health needs to be a more prominent feature of the global public health agenda and what the key issues are. Carol is co-lead of the CORE programme and h…

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Oral Health Matters - Series Trailer 1:54

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Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. Transcription link: https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OHM-series-trailer-transcript.pdfDate of episode recording: 2024-08-19T00:00:0…

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Lunch Hour Lecture - Mental health inequality: What can you and I do about it? 53:47

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Lunch Hour Lecture - Mental health inequality: What can you and I do about it? by UCLΑπό τον UCL

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Welcome to Season 5, Ep 1 - Great British Energy: Real green policies or just hot air? 49:55

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Welcome to Series 5! In this first episode, following the recent Labour party conference, our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee discuss the UK government’s plan to create ‘Great British energy’. The (not so?) ambitious programme aims to make Britain a clean energy superpower to bolster energy security and achieve its net zero carbon…

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Menopause 22:40

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We are back here today to talk about menopause. We are going to be diving into the basics on what it is and what to expect, and then some ideas on how to optimize lifestyle in this stage as well as various, sometimes conflicting views, on treatment and management options for individuals going through menopause. Joining me in this is episode is none…

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Disruptive Voices - Data-Empowered Societies 17:25

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Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societies.In this podcast, you’ll hear from UCL staff about the transformative potential of this Grand Challenge, ethical data practices, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.This episode features UCL colleagues, including:• Prof. Allison Li…

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Sustainability in Statistical Modelling of Wind Energy with Domna Ladopoulou 17:34

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Domna Ladopoulou, a researcher in the Department of Statistical Science at UCL, is working on improving the efficiency and reliability of wind energy production through statistical and machine learning modelling approaches. Her research focuses on developing a probabilistic condition monitoring system for wind farms using SCADA data to detect fault…

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Brain Stories - Episode 18 - Brain Stories Live 1:35:46

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The first ever live recording of the UCL Brain Stories podcast live from the Bloomsbury Studio at the Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio on 18th October 2023. Caswell and Selina spoke to Diksha Gupta, Rick Adams, and Benedetto De Martino on all things Neuro AI.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience…

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Brain Stories Episode 19 - Sonia Gandhi on researching and treating Parkinson's Disease 47:53

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Professor Sonia Gandhi talks to Steve and Selina about her research into the biology of Parkinson's disease, and how this understanding could lead to new treatments. Date of episode recording: 2024-06-14T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:47:53Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Steve Flemming; Selina WrayGuests: Professor Sonia GandhiProducer: Patrick Robin…

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Season 4 - Smoke-Free Future: Tackling Tobacco and Vaping for Public Health 42:15

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The World Health Organisation highlights the tobacco epidemic as one of the greatest public health crises in history, claiming over 8 million lives annually. Over 7 million of these deaths stem from direct tobacco use, while around 1.3 million are due to second-hand smoke exposure among non-smokers. The scale of the human and economic tragedy that …

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Season 4 - Flushing Out the Truth: Sewage and Public Health in the UK 35:59

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The development of wastewater systems in the 19th century was one of the greatest achievements of public health, but in recent years there has been growing concern and scrutiny of water quality and sewage pollution. The critical issue of sewage contamination in the UK's rivers and seas is having a profound impact on environmental sustainability and…

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Lunch Hour Lecture | The Global Fight Against LGBTI Rights 57:34

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Date of lecture: 25 June 2024About the lecture:In the past three decades, remarkable progress has been made in numerous countries for the rights of individuals marginalized due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The advancements in LGBTI rights in a variety of diverse countries can largely be attributed to the tireless efforts of the …

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Lunch Hour Lecture | Why Jahmelia Can’t Read or Write... 1:02:45

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Date of Lecture: 30 May 2024About the Lecture:How to teach children to read is an emotive topic because being literate has such an important influence on children’s life chances. The subject has become so emotive that the debates have been called ‘The Reading Wars’. This lecture builds on the landmark study about education policies in England that …

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Ethnic and racial disproportionality in police use of Taser 58:29

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Date of lecture: Tuesday 23 April 2024About the lecture: Police use of Taser, a ‘less lethal’ conducted energy device that delivers an electric shock intended to temporarily incapacitate targets, in England and Wales is marked by significant ethnic and racial disparities. In this lecture, Prof Bradford will present findings from TASERD (The Taser A…

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Unheard voices: young people in care's experiences of speaking to doctors 37:44

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Researcher Lauren Herlitz and theatre maker James Baldwin talked to 14 young people in care or care leavers about their experiences of seeing a doctor. The frank conversation covers being able to trust a doctor, opening-up about mental health, being affected by trauma, and being judged by healthcare professionals. Lauren and James invited two exper…

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The Bartlett Review: Energy Poverty and Energy Justice 33:02

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Access to reliable energy is a pre-requisite of healthy life, yet in many parts of the world the health and quality of life of millions of people is blighted by energy poverty. In this episode we will look at some of the data around global energy poverty – and the challenges of sourcing reliable information and the potential use of the law to bring…

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The Bartlett Review Podcast: Planning fairer cities for global crises 34:54

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For cities like London, the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions and deepened social inequalities. In this podcast we're exploring how urban planners can create fairer cities and build resilience for future crises. Sowmya Parthasarathy, Director of Urban Design and Urban Planning at Arup, joins expert researchers Professor Lauren Andres and …

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The Bartlett Review Podcast: Is GDP fit for purpose? 31:33

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In this episode of The Bartlett Review podcast, we delve into the pressing question: is our focus on GDP growth truly beneficial, or is it exacerbating our most critical challenges? As climate and ecological crises deepen and economic inequality widens, the limitations of GDP as a measure of progress become starkly evident. Join Professor Bob Costa…

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Season 4 - The Highlights 27:16

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In this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series 4. Our hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee explored climate action in a multitude of forms: from groundbreaking climate science and AI, to innovative policy solutions and inspiring stories of individual activism. With fantastic guests spanning multi…

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Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol 29:38

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Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol In this episode, we host Prof Ayse Zarakol from University of Cambridge and talk about her fascinating book "Before The West".Date of episode recording: 2024-01-22T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:29:38Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu, Hazal Aydin, Meryem …

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PRESERVING HERITAGE IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Fatimah Al-Muqdadi 43:30

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Zainab Mahdi talks to Fatimah Al-Muqdadi, Architect, Researcher, and Heritage Professional in Iraq. In this episode, Fatimah discusses the current state of heritage in Iraq and the steps needed to preserve and promote Iraq's cultural and natural heritage within the community. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcri…

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Heavy Periods 26:57

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Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode with Dr. Bassel Wattar guides us through heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB); what it is, how common it is, how do we diagnose it, and how do we treat it? We also talk about research in this area, and specifically the importance of including community perspectives in research practise, and how Dr. Bassel Wattar's team…

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Sustainability in Relation to Statistical Science 33:43

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In this episode we interview Professor Jim Griffin from the Department of Statistical Science at University College London. This is the first in a series of interviews with Statistical Science academics about how their research crosses over with the discipline of Sustainability. We discuss the potential of environmental DNA analysis for biodiversit…

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THE MANDAEANS IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Dhiaa Kareem Ali 26:47

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Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Visiting Scholar. Dr Dhiaa talks about his work with the Mandaean community, both in Iraq and the Diaspora. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-dhiaa-…

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Season 4 - Post elections: What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis? 33:46

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In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions? Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren A…

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