Foundation for Science and Technology

In this podcast we discuss the electricity grid, and the changes that will be needed to it if the UK is to reach Net Zero by 2050 with Nick Winser, Chairman of the Energy Systems Catapult.

In this podcast we discuss the new report launched by the Britain-Israel All Party Parliamentary Group on Accelerating UK-Israel Research Collaboration with Dr Matthew Godwin.

In this podcast we discuss artificial intelligence (AI), the Government’s AI Strategy, and how AI technologies are being deployed in the UK at the moment with Dr. Kate Devlin, Reader in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence at King’s College London.

In this podcast we discuss Science and Technology policy issues in 2022, including: political uncertainty, association with Horizon Europe, Levelling Up, current reviews into the science and research system, and the effects of the pandemic on research, with Professor Sarah Main, Executive Director of Campaign for Science and Engineering.

In this podcast we will be discussing the work of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in providing crucial data during the Covid pandemic.

In this podcast we will be discussing the way technology feeds into economy, the role of the government in innovation processes, “blue skies” vs “picking winners”, the importance of regulation, and priorities for government policy on innovation in technology.

In this podcast we will be discussing the mining industry in the UK, and in particular new technology and skills, with Kevin Sabin, Group Managing Director at TSA Ltd and Vice-President of ABMEC, the Association of British Mining Equipment Companies.

In this podcast we will be discussing the mining industry in the UK, and in particular new technology and skills, with Kevin Sabin, Group Managing Director at TSA Ltd and Vice-President of ABMEC, the Association of British Mining Equipment Companies.

This podcast discusses space and the Government’s recently published UK Space Strategy. Other topics discussed include: the work of UK Space Agency, promotion of the UK space industry, international collaboration and the European Space Agency, reduction of the environmental impact of space activities. With us to discuss that is Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency.

This is the second of two podcasts where we are looking at the outcomes of the COP26 Climate Summit held in Glasgow, and asking what does this mean now for policy and action in the UK. With us to discuss that is Professor Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford.

This is the first of two podcasts where we are looking at the outcomes of the COP26 Climate Summit held in Glasgow, and asking what does this mean now for policy and action in the UK. With me to discuss that is Baroness Young of Old Scone, Barbara Young, a member of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Select Committee and with a long career working in environmental organisations.

Science Advice in the UK was the title of a major new report published last month by the Foundation for Science and Technology and Transforming Evidence. In this podcast we discuss that report and what it tells us about the state of science advice in the UK at the moment with the authors of that report Anna Numa Hopkins, Senior Researcher at Transforming Evidence, Sarah Foxen, Knowledge Exchange L...

Amar Bhardwaj a member of the US-UK COP26 Youth Working Group who attended the conference in Glasgow, discussing the outcomes of the conference and progress so far, as well as recommendations from the youth working group in 4 areas: energy transition; global security; youth mental health; lands and ecosystems.

Dr Helen Pain, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry, discussing the work of the society and , the role that chemistry can play in addressing key societal challenges.

Sir Martin Sweeting, Founder and Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, discusses satellites, space technology, returning to the moon, the European Space Agency and the UK Government's recently published Space Strategy.

Paul Stein, Chief Technology Officer at Rolls-Royce plc, gives an overview of how innovation can be driven in the UK and the activities set out in the UK Innovation Strategy. Topics discussed include people and culture, the need for patient investment, demand signals from government, and underpinning issues.

Professor Mark Spearing, Vice-President Research and Enterprise at the University of Southampton, discusses the newly released UK Government Innovation Strategy and what it means for UK universities.

In this podcast Dr Alice Bunn, Chief Executive of the Institution for Mechanical Engineering, discusses the role of engineering in addressing global issues - such as climate change, transportation and power generation - the skills that are needed, and how engineering should feed into policy.

Rory Miles, Innovation Fellow at The Centre for Enzyme Innovation in the University of Portsmouth discusses the university business interface and how to scale up technology from academia into industry.

Professor Jeremy Watson, Professor of Engineering Systems at University College London, and Chief Scientist and Engineer at the Building Research Establishment discusses a system approach to get to Net Zero including: the main challenges to get to net zero, decarbonising buildings, and government action and priorities.

In this podcast, Professor Rebecca Lunn, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde discusses a systems Approach to Net Zero and the National Engineering Policy Centre working group on this issue.

Louise Sanger, Applied Research and Outreach Manager, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and a member of the Foundation for Science and Technology’s Foundation Future Leaders Programme discusses the Hindsight Perspectives project, including: the importance to safety of using hindsight and potential priorities in the maritime industry.

Dr Alex Brogan, Lecturer in Chemistry at King’s College London, and a member of the Foundation for Science and Technology’s Foundation Future Leaders scheme discusses new biotechnologies for sustainable manufacturing, including how biotechnologies can contribute to sustainability and industries with the greatest impact.

In this podcast, Professor Keith Bell, Scottish Power Professor of Smart Grids at the University of Strathclyde, discusses the changes needed in different interacting systems in order to get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions - including power generation, transport and buildings.

In this podcast, Isabelle Boscaro-Clarke (Diamond Light Source) and Neil Brown (Technopolis)discuss the socio-economic impacts of the Diamond Synchrotron, and a new report published on 26 May, including scientific, technological and societal impacts.