Innovation Conversations from the South West Innovation Expo

As the day at the South-West Innovation Expo draws to a close, Stuart Elford from Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Richard Marsh from Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Andy Dean from University of Exeter, Jenny Milligan from University of Plymouth and Bruce Colley from Innovate UK discuss what they’ve learnt and discovered from the day and what they’ll take away. Produced by Fresh Air Studios,...

The journey towards achieving net zero emissions can be a complex one.  To set us off on the correct course we have Amanda Burton, Circular Engineering Design Consultant & Visiting Research Fellow at University of Plymouth, Saul Whitford, Knowledge Exchange & Impact Officer at University of Plymouth and Russ Wakeham, CEO of 2 Drifters Rum. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Production...

It seems that water is never out of the news.  So, let’s tackle some of the challenges with Dr Diego Panici, Lecturer in Hydrological and Water Quality Modelling at the Centre for Resilience in Environment (CREWW) and Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources at South-West Water. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Location Podcast Studios for events.

We all know about the Northern Powerhouse, but now it’s time for the Great South West to shine!  But what does it mean for local businesses, leaders and organisations?  Dr Andy Dean, Head of Regional Engagement for Exeter Innovation at Exeter University, Jenny Milligan, Head of Regional and Civic Engagement at University of Plymouth, Ahmed Goga, Director of Great South West and Layla Burrows, Regi...

How can digital tech break down barriers to inclusion and enhance wellbeing?  We find out with Gareth Allen, Managing Director of Soundview Media, Kyra Boyle, Associate Lecturer of NHS Digital Team at University of Plymouth and Declan Hadley of Business Development Healthcare at CISCO. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, location podcast production services .

New developments must offset the impact they have on biodiversity by paying for the creation of new habitat elsewhere.  So, how is this being implemented?  And what effect will it have on the building industry and communities?  Dr Ben Balmford, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics at University of Exeter, Amy Coulthard, Director of Operations at EnTrade and Dr Dan Bloomfield, Impact & Par...

Metals and minerals are in smartphones, TVs, batteries and so much more.  How would we cope without them?  Yet, they have to be mined.  So, we take a look at their effect on the economy and the environment.  To help us dig deeper we have two guests from Cambourne School of Mines at the University of Exeter – Dr Hadi Mohammadi, Research Fellow and Dr Rob Fitzpatrick, Senior Lecturer. Produced by Fr...

As technology rapidly evolves, how is it affecting agriculture? Is new technology easily available for farmers in the current economic climate? Jake Gibson Shaw-Sutton, Academic Lecturer in Robotics at the University of Plymouth and The Earl of Devon, Charles Courtenay discuss. Produced by Fresh Air Studios, YouTube live studios and location podcasting services .