Foundation for Science and Technology

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive, MakeUK discusses skills resilience, retraining at work, and the role of MakeUK.

Dr Stuart Fancey, Director of Research and Innovation, Scottish Function Council discusses discussed the implications for research in Scotland of UK Government’s R&D Roadmap and the co-ordination between Scottish and UK Governments.

Professor Richard Jones, Professor of Materials Physics and Innovation Policy, University of Manchester discusses the variation of R&D intensity across the UK and the link between R&D and economic performance.

Dr Michael Short, Chief Scientific Advisor, Department for International Trade discusses the role of science and evidence in international trade. Including DIT’s “Areas of Research Interest”, what makes a good trade agreement, and trade and the environment.

Professor Judith Petts CBE, University of Plymouth Vice-Chancellor, discusses preparing for the new academic year in times of Covid – including arrangements for teaching and learning, student wellbeing and the effect of the A-Level exam issues.

In this podcast, Tom McNeil, Strategic Advisor to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, discusses the use of Artificial Intelligence in policing. Including how accurate AI technologies are and how an Ethics Committee works in advising on new AI police projects.

In this podcast, Professor Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, President of the Royal Society, discusses the state of British science, science advice to government during coronavirus, and science issues of Brexit.

In this podcast, Chi Onwurah MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and Shadow Minister for Science, Research and Digital, discusses how government draws on scientific advice and the use of science during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this podcast, Julia Sutcliffe, Director of Air Labs and Chief Technologist – Air, BAE Systems, discusses technology drivers in the defence sector and the UK ecosystem for innovation.

In this podcast, Professor John Loughhead, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), discusses how companies emerge from lockdown, the resilience of supply chains, and the priorities for BEIS.

Darren Jones MP, and Chair of the House of Commons Select Committee for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy discusses the impact that coronavirus has had on businesses, the use of science in decision-making, and how Covid-19 has made COP26 harder.

Professor Lenny Koh, University of Sheffield discusses the impact of the coronavirus on global supply chains for large businesses and what the “new normal” for supply chains might look like post coronavirus.

Peter Betts, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, and previously Director for International Climate and Energy in the UK Government, discusses COP26, the next UN climate conference – how it might shape up, and what the effects of coronavirus might be.

Professor Rachel Mills, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences at the University of Southampton discusses the effects of the lockdown on the environment; how Universities have adapted in lockdown and how they can reduce their environmental footprint as restrictions ease with Gavin Costigan.

In this podcast, Professor Sir Duncan Wingham, Executive Chair of the Natural Environment Research Council, discusses a range of topics including; climate change and COP26, NERC research centres, and NERC priorities over next 12 months with Gavin Costigan.

In this podcast, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Professor Dame Julia King DBE FREng FRS discusses hydrogen technologies and their contribution to meeting the UK’s target for Net Zero emissions by 2050, with Gavin Costigan.

In this podcast, Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of the British Academy discusses the contribution of the social sciences to decisions on Covid -19, Brexit and migration, and the priorities for the British Academy.

In this podcast, Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve, Philosopher, Cross-Bench Peer and former Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission discusses ethics and rights of government taking decisions during Covid-19 pandemic and whether we can/should go "back to normal" after Covid-19, with Gavin Costigan.

Stephen Meek, Director for the Institute for Policy & Engagement at the University of Nottingham discusses how universities are supporting their academics engage with policy makers, the skills and experiences needed for policy brokerage, and the skills needed by civil servants to engage with academics.

Pallab Ghosh, BBC Science correspondent, discusses science journalism and the obstacles faced when there is uncertainty/ lack of trust in science.

Dr Sarah Main, Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering, discusses the Government's 2.4% target for investment in R&D, and the actions needed to meet that target.

In this podcast, Professor Paul Hunter, Professor of Health Protection at the University of East Anglia discusses Coronavirus in the UK, the implications this will have on the the population, and the necessary structure's the UK may need to put in place, with Gavin Costigan.

In this podcast Dr Mishal Khan, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Associate Fellow at the Chatham House Centre on Global Health Security, discusses the challenges that lower income countries have in tackling the Covid-19 coronavirus and similar global infections.

Professor Dr Dr h.c. Günter Stock, Chair of the Einstein Foundation, discusses the implications of Brexit and UK participation in the EU Framework programmes on German researchers, and the possibility of increasing bilateral collaboration.

Joanna Burton, Policy Manager at the Russell Group, discusses international research collaboration, including association with the European research programmes, the importance of the immigration system on attracting talent, and the opportunities with a new government positive towards science. With Gavin Costigan.