ISC Presents

In this episode of our series 'Science in Times of Crisis', we will explore two examples of how perceived national interests can impact on the capabilities of collaborative science, the scientific community and society.  Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic and AIDS crisis and secondly, Brazil’s tumultuous science-policy nexus on issues such as climate change and the Amazon rainforest.

For our first episode, and the introduction to our series, we delve into contemporary history to explore two examples of science in times of crisis. We’ll be looking at the the Cold War period from 1950 to 1990 and the Apartheid era in South Africa with two expert guests, assessing how each crisis impacted the scientific community, as well as the role of science and scientific organisations during...

Discover the new podcast series from the International Science Council’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science (CFRS), which explores what living in a world of crisis and geopolitical instability means for science and scientists around the world.  Episode 1 - Science, Geopolitics and Crisis: What can we learn from history, airing this Thursday December 1st.

In the final episode of Science in Exile, political scientist Radwan Ziadeh shares his story of leaving Syria to continue his research on and advocacy for human rights and democracy. Radwan Ziadeh - who is a member of the Steering Committee for the Science in Exile initiative - shares his insights into the kind of support that displaced and at-risk scholars need to continue their research, and tel...

Following the February 2021 coup d’état in Myanmar, medical doctors and other scientists have been prominent in resistance movements, with many doctors striking to protest against violence and persecution. In this episode of Science in Exile, Dr Phyu Phyu Thin Zaw shares her perspective on the strikes, and on how the medical and broader scientific community is being affected by ongoing conflict in...

This episode of Science in Exile features Eqbal Dauqan, a Yemeni biochemist whose research interests include therapeutic nutrition and the antioxidants in food. Eqbal was forced to halt her research work when war broke out in Yemen, and later left the country for Malaysia and then Norway in order to continue her work in safety. In this podcast she shares her dreams for the future and advice for ea...

In the latest episode of Science in Exile we hear from Alfred Babo, a social scientist whose research focuses on social change, child labour and development, immigration and social conflict, and post-conflict societies. Alfred shares his experience of working as a university lecturer in Côte d’Ivoire when the country fell into a civil war, and later seeking refuge in Ghana, Togo and eventually in...

In this episode of the Science in Exile series we hear from Esmeray Yogun, a sociologist whose research focuses on the integration of highly skilled migrants in the labour market. Yogun is originally from Turkey, but was forced to leave for France after having been identified as a political activist. ISC Presents: Science in Exile is a series of podcasts featuring interviews with refugee and displ...

In the first episode of the Science in Exile series we hear from Feras Kharrat, a PhD Scholar in Molecular Biomedicine, originally from Syria and now based in Trieste, Italy. Feras shares his story of leaving Syria to continue his studies abroad, and gives an insight into the challenges of conducting scientific research during periods of unrest. ISC Presents: Science in Exile is a series of podcas...

ISC Presents: Science in Exile is a series of podcasts featuring interviews with refugee and displaced scientists who share their science, their stories of displacement and their hopes for the future. The series has been developed as a contribution to the ' Science in Exile ' initiative, which is run as a collaboration between the International Science Council ( ISC ), The World Academy...

In the sixth episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - we look at addressing systemic racism in science and science systems. Shirley Malcom and Adam Habib reflect on their long experience of working to tackle racism in higher education, exploring what works and what still needs to change, and Brittany Kamai shares her perspective on what we can all...

In the fifth episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - we look at democratizing knowledge and tools for a more sustainable future, one that leaves no-one behind. Injairu Kulundu-Bolus , who is part of the Transformations to Sustainability programme community, talks about her work in decolonial youth futures, the ability of music to connect us, and t...

In the fourth episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - we explore representation and visibility in science workplaces, networks, and spaces for international collaboration. We hear how important it is to be able to express the whole of your identity in a safe and welcoming environment, where you can see allies and other people who are like you. Mar...

In the third episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - we look at the role of allies in science workplaces and spaces of power for making science more inclusive of diverse perspectives. Ineke Sluiter talks about successful interventions to increase the number of women members at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, where she is Presid...

In the second episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - we look at how including multiple perspectives can create better science. Jayati Ghosh argues that a lack of diversity in economics has made the discipline less able to actually understand the economy. Dan Inkoom discusses how so-called “ordinary people” in Ghana have much to contribute to his...

In the first episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - Marnie Chesterton interviews ISC CEO Heide Hackmann , and Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, Anthony Bogues , on why diversity is so important for science – and what the ISC is doing to combat systemic discrimination and broaden inc...

Scientists around the world are taking novel approaches to fight the fallout from climate change. Here are just some of the innovations showcased at this year's Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week.

From wireless medical robots inside the body to personalized cancer vaccines, we've teamed up with Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week to showcase breakthrough thinking from some of our greatest scientists. Learn more by registering for the Falling Walls Remote: https://go.falling-walls.com/gstv

This year's ozone depletion was larger than normal. Should we be worried? And what does the ozone layer have to do with climate change? Professor Matthew England from Australia's UNSW helps us break down the science.

The climate in the Arctic is changing before all eyes. A major new study has found that the region is shifting to a new climate with open water and rain replacing ice and snow. A feedback loop is also rapidly gaining pace. That's bad for the Arctic AND bad for the planet. This video features Henry Burgess from: https://www.arctic.ac.uk And Arja Rautio from: https://www.oulu.fi/university/

The world is focused on beating COVID-19, and that’s something that can’t happen without the best scientific advice. But of course, it’s not the only crisis the world is facing. The unprecedented climate and environmental emergency requires an equally universal and rapid response. So, can we expect our leaders to pay just as much attention to science as we  emerge from the pandemic? In this episod...

Vint Cerf is one of the fathers of the internet. But Google's Chief Internet Evangelist has some surprising fears about the future of the web. 

The scientific community has an obligation to explain and champion the role of science in all decisions that affect society. Even when the science is complex and contradicts popularly held ideas, it can help in framing the issues, explaining complexity and proposing possible options. Mobilising the knowledge and resources of the ISC’s scientific community, Global Science TV convenes internationall...

Ismail Serageldin is often described as Egypt's most intelligent man. He has 40 honorary doctorates and has published more than 100 books. Tune in as we speak with him about the role science can play in healing global divisions.

"What is daunting is our current reality. What is less daunting is investing now at a fraction of what the current cost (of COVID-19) is to prevent us from having to do this again." Tolullah Oni wants the world to prioritise public health infrastructure as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of ISC Presents: Global Science, she explains what that means and how it could...