From Newcastle

James talks to Dr Michael Richardson about his research on the geographies of gender and masculinities and how he is working creatively to help young men and young fathers across the North East.

James talks to Hazel Barron-Cooper about how the Hatton Gallery at Newcastle University is working with local community groups to promote learning through art.

James talks to Owen Hopkins about the Farrell Centre - a new centre for architecture and cities in Newcastle.

James talks to Dr Mark Jackson and Valentina Flex about a new exhibition at the Great North Museum Hancock, Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell. 

Yasmin talks to Andrea Henderson and Bob Allan about what university engagement looks like and the upcoming engagement and place awards.

Yasmin talks to Dr Alistair Ford about climate change engagement and how research-led scenarios can be used to highlight climate change issues in urban planning.

Professor Ian Haynes talks to James about Rome Transformed, a large scale archaeology research project, conducted in both Rome and Newcastle.

Dr Christina Mobley talks to James about the North East and its black history and how Newcastle University is taking steps to decolonise it’s curriculum.

Kate Aitchison, Dr Lucy Robinson and Ollie Bell talk to James about the importance of mental health, the lasting impacts of the pandemic on both students and colleagues and the 5 ways to wellbeing.

Dr Nicola Heslehurst and Amy McNaughton talk to James about how a Fuse collaboration between Newcastle University and Public Health Wales helped to determine how socioeconomic inequalities affect health in pregnancy.

James talks to Dr Simon Bowen and Huw Lewis about how Open Lab at Newcastle University led the a ground breaking public consultation that informed the new design of the Tyne and Wear Metro trains.

Gillian Johnston and Sara Bird talk to James about how the Library Education Outreach team are using the library’s vast information resources and collections to provide, creative and impactful opportunities for young people.

In this episode Izzy talks to Dr Martin Farr about Britain’s Response to the war in Ukraine.

James talks to Dr Maarja Luhiste and Dr Jemima Repo about reactions to the invasion from neighbouring countries and the challenges faced by Ukrainian Refugees. podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastle

In part one of this special series, James talks to Dr Rob Dale about the history behind the war in Ukraine.

Professor Jenny Richards and Dominic Gray talk to Izzy about how Newcastle University and Opera North are working together to share knowledge and explore ideas in understanding the voice.

Jane Robinson and Ariel C. Armony talk to James about the links between Newcastle University and the University of Pittsburgh and the importance of global partnerships.

Dr Rob Collins and Mike Collins talk to Izzy about the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall and the ‘Hadrian’s Wall 1900’ festival.

Clare Fearon talks to Izzy about her passion for encouraging and inspiring young people to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Professor Liz Todd and Luke Bramhall share their findings about young people’s experiences of education and employment during the pandemic and what this means for their future opportunities.

Professor Rhona Smith talks to Izzy about the significance of Human Rights Day, the role of special rapporteur and human rights issues in Cambodia and beyond.

Dr Gareth Longstaff talks to Izzy about the significance of queer culture outside of London, gender identity in education and his plans for an LGBTQ+ Archive of the North East.

Professor Sara Walker and Dr Greg Mutch talk to Izzy about climate change, fuel poverty and the future of energy.

Dr Skyler Hawkins talks to Izzy about ethnic minority representation in politics and academia, decolonising the curriculum and how we can all become better allies in the fight for racial equality.

Professor Tom Scharf talks to Izzy about the widespread misrepresentation of older people in the media, why we need a more aspirational view of ageing and later life and the importance of solidarity between different generations.