60 acast.com Life Solved https://www.port.ac.uk/research en University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives. Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll... LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.

 

Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll explain how technology and community go hand in hand with the natural world, and how industry and sustainable environments can connect for the benefit of society.


Real research. Real world change.

 

From your subconscious political behaviour on social media to how we can use tech to get swift diagnosis and treatment for common medical problems, the big ideas are here.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/life-solved.

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]]> LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.

 

Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll explain how technology and community go hand in hand with the natural world, and how industry and sustainable environments can connect for the benefit of society.


Real research. Real world change.

 

From your subconscious political behaviour on social media to how we can use tech to get swift diagnosis and treatment for common medical problems, the big ideas are here.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/life-solved.

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]]> false University of Portsmouth lifesolved@port.ac.uk 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c life-solved https://rss.acast.com/life-solved episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6112925e0252fa86ccc84fc8/1711012085310-58ff7728495ed4eed202e496b374500f.jpeg https://www.port.ac.uk/research Life Solved https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c <![CDATA[The golden age of dinosaur discovery: Why we're finding a new species nearly every week]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT 31:48 69ba839e2a50a730d31f2603 false http://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 69ba839e2a50a730d31f2603 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-golden-age-of-dinosaur-discovery-why-were-finding-a-new Life Solved explores the unprecedented boom in dinosaur discoveries. Since 2003, more than 45 new species have been found every year. In 2025 alone, 44 new species were named. full 15 6

What if I told you a new dinosaur species is discovered roughly every two weeks - and you could discover the next one?

 

Life Solved explores the unprecedented boom in dinosaur discoveries. Since 2003, more than 45 new species have been found every year. In 2025 alone, 44 new species were named.


We're living through what scientists call the "golden age of palaeontology." But why now?

 

In this episode, we meet Dr Jeremy Lockwood, a former GP who, at age 57, left medicine to pursue a PhD in palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth. In the years since, he's discovered not one, but three entirely new species of dinosaur - all found on the Isle of Wight, just across the water from Portsmouth.

 

This episode examines the factors driving this golden age, what remains to be discovered, and why it's never too late to chase your childhood dreams - even if they involve creatures that died out 66 million years ago.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

John Worsey

Jaelithe Swan


Music: 

To Documentary by BrightNotesSounds


Learn more links:

Friends of Dinosaur Isle: HomeFriends of Dinosaur Isle

Palaeontology BSc (Hons)

Retired GP discovers three new dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight and proves you’re never too old to do a PhD 

‘Striking sail' may have helped dinosaurs find mates, new fossil suggests


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What if I told you a new dinosaur species is discovered roughly every two weeks - and you could discover the next one?

 

Life Solved explores the unprecedented boom in dinosaur discoveries. Since 2003, more than 45 new species have been found every year. In 2025 alone, 44 new species were named.


We're living through what scientists call the "golden age of palaeontology." But why now?

 

In this episode, we meet Dr Jeremy Lockwood, a former GP who, at age 57, left medicine to pursue a PhD in palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth. In the years since, he's discovered not one, but three entirely new species of dinosaur - all found on the Isle of Wight, just across the water from Portsmouth.

 

This episode examines the factors driving this golden age, what remains to be discovered, and why it's never too late to chase your childhood dreams - even if they involve creatures that died out 66 million years ago.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

John Worsey

Jaelithe Swan


Music: 

To Documentary by BrightNotesSounds


Learn more links:

Friends of Dinosaur Isle: HomeFriends of Dinosaur Isle

Palaeontology BSc (Hons)

Retired GP discovers three new dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight and proves you’re never too old to do a PhD 

‘Striking sail' may have helped dinosaurs find mates, new fossil suggests


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]]> <![CDATA[How women's clothing choices in Iran predicted the revolution years before it happened]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT 16:49 6995ca527012ce53763e8793 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/how-womens-clothing-choices-in-iran-predicted-the-revolution 6995ca527012ce53763e8793 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-womens-clothing-choices-in-iran-predicted-the-revolution full 15 5 What if I told you the Iranian revolution was predictable - and the clues were in what women were wearing?


As we approach International Women’s Day, Life Solved welcomes back a past guest, Dr Mahsa Gaffari, a specialist in marketing at the University of Portsmouth, whose research suggests consumption acts as a "crystal ball of society".


In 2023, Dr Gaffari explained how dress codes and shopping choices allow women to subtly subvert state oppression through clothing and consumer choices in Iran.


Two years on, a new wave of mass protests have erupted in the country, making international headlines due to the level of violence. In this episode we unpack the signals that indicated political change was on the horizon.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison


Music: Exiled by PhilLarson


Learn more links:


Dr Mahsa Ghaffari

Iran protests are not just about economics – they’re a full-blown ideological crisis

Exploiting institutional plasticity in Iranian advertising


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]]> What if I told you the Iranian revolution was predictable - and the clues were in what women were wearing?


As we approach International Women’s Day, Life Solved welcomes back a past guest, Dr Mahsa Gaffari, a specialist in marketing at the University of Portsmouth, whose research suggests consumption acts as a "crystal ball of society".


In 2023, Dr Gaffari explained how dress codes and shopping choices allow women to subtly subvert state oppression through clothing and consumer choices in Iran.


Two years on, a new wave of mass protests have erupted in the country, making international headlines due to the level of violence. In this episode we unpack the signals that indicated political change was on the horizon.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison


Music: Exiled by PhilLarson


Learn more links:


Dr Mahsa Ghaffari

Iran protests are not just about economics – they’re a full-blown ideological crisis

Exploiting institutional plasticity in Iranian advertising


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]]> Plastic Politics: What happens if the Global Plastics Treaty fails? Plastic Politics: What happens if the Global Plastics Treaty fails? Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT 27:14 696e098536ab0b526890dc64 false http://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 696e098536ab0b526890dc64 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c plastic-politics-what-happens-if-the-global-plastics-treaty full 15 4 Countries are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to unite nations against plastic pollution, but progress has been significantly delayed.


The process is under scrutiny, the Chair has recently stepped down, and while the next round of talks (INC-5.3) is scheduled for February 2026, the future of the treaty remains uncertain. 


Even if consensus is achieved, ratification could take years. So what happens in the meantime? In this episode, we explore how governments, businesses, and civil society can maintain momentum without a treaty, and whether the UK can seize a leadership role. 


Speaking to Dr Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre, we uncover practical steps, innovative policies, and grassroots actions that could make a difference now.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Caroline Meech


Music:

Ambient Emotional Cinematic by ColourFilmMusic


Learn more links:


Global Plastics Policy Centre


Scientists urge governments not to wait for global plastics treaty as pollution continues to grow | University of Portsmouth


Leaders gather at UK Parliament to strengthen national and global action on plastic pollution | University of Portsmouth  


Revolution Plastics Institute | University of Portsmouth 



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]]> Countries are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to unite nations against plastic pollution, but progress has been significantly delayed.


The process is under scrutiny, the Chair has recently stepped down, and while the next round of talks (INC-5.3) is scheduled for February 2026, the future of the treaty remains uncertain. 


Even if consensus is achieved, ratification could take years. So what happens in the meantime? In this episode, we explore how governments, businesses, and civil society can maintain momentum without a treaty, and whether the UK can seize a leadership role. 


Speaking to Dr Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre, we uncover practical steps, innovative policies, and grassroots actions that could make a difference now.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Caroline Meech


Music:

Ambient Emotional Cinematic by ColourFilmMusic


Learn more links:


Global Plastics Policy Centre


Scientists urge governments not to wait for global plastics treaty as pollution continues to grow | University of Portsmouth


Leaders gather at UK Parliament to strengthen national and global action on plastic pollution | University of Portsmouth  


Revolution Plastics Institute | University of Portsmouth 



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]]> The secret social lives of primates: What chimps and monkeys reveal about human nature The secret social lives of primates: What chimps and monkeys reveal about human nature Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 25:09 692717fa064897cd5fd28c3a false http://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 692717fa064897cd5fd28c3a 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-secret-social-lives-of-primates-what-chimps-and-monkeys How similar are we to our closest living relatives? Closer than you might think - and the latest research is revealing just how much we share with chimpanzees and monkeys. full 15 3 How similar are we to our closest living relatives? Closer than you might think - and the latest research is revealing just how much we share with chimpanzees and monkeys.


In this episode of Life Solved, we speak to two experts from the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology, who are passionate about the deep evolutionary roots of human intelligence.


Dr Esther Herrmann and Dr Marine Joly explain how studying our closest evolutionary cousins helps us understand what makes us human, why complex social groups drive cognitive evolution, and what our responsibility is to protect these remarkable, intelligent creatures.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison

Jaelithe Swan


Music:

Music bed by Korolkov Production

Wildlife sounds captured by Dr Jerome Micheletta


Learn more links:

Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology | University of Portsmouth

Dr Esther Herrmann's chimpanzee rationality study

Dr Marine Joly's macaque impulse control research

Science is Wonderful EU Event

Many Primates Project


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]]> How similar are we to our closest living relatives? Closer than you might think - and the latest research is revealing just how much we share with chimpanzees and monkeys.


In this episode of Life Solved, we speak to two experts from the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology, who are passionate about the deep evolutionary roots of human intelligence.


Dr Esther Herrmann and Dr Marine Joly explain how studying our closest evolutionary cousins helps us understand what makes us human, why complex social groups drive cognitive evolution, and what our responsibility is to protect these remarkable, intelligent creatures.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison

Jaelithe Swan


Music:

Music bed by Korolkov Production

Wildlife sounds captured by Dr Jerome Micheletta


Learn more links:

Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology | University of Portsmouth

Dr Esther Herrmann's chimpanzee rationality study

Dr Marine Joly's macaque impulse control research

Science is Wonderful EU Event

Many Primates Project


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]]> The power of Fighting with Pride to make change happen The power of Fighting with Pride to make change happen Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 24:49 68ee236dead096a610926339 false http://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 68ee236dead096a610926339 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-power-of-fighting-with-pride-to-make-change-happen In this episode we chat to Craig Jones MBE, founder of the charity Fighting with Pride, a University of Portsmouth alumnus, and a recent honorary graduate recipient. full 15 2 In this episode we chat to Craig Jones MBE, founder of the charity Fighting with Pride, a University of Portsmouth alumnus, and a recent honorary graduate recipient.


The Royal Navy veteran’s story is one of resilience, transformation and advocacy; from serving in silence under a ban on LGBTQ+ people in the armed forces, to starting a charity that’s changed lives and policy in the UK.


It serves as a powerful reminder of what courage and commitment can achieve.


Production team:

Raechelle Jackson

Robyn Austin-Montague


Music:

Calm Inspiring by trickytwoaudio

Inspiring Corporate by Ultra_Music

Upbeat and Inspiring Corporate by WavebeatsMusic


Learn more links:

Fighting With Pride | RAF Benevolent Fund

Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth

Craig Jones MBE | University of Portsmouth

Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth


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]]> In this episode we chat to Craig Jones MBE, founder of the charity Fighting with Pride, a University of Portsmouth alumnus, and a recent honorary graduate recipient.


The Royal Navy veteran’s story is one of resilience, transformation and advocacy; from serving in silence under a ban on LGBTQ+ people in the armed forces, to starting a charity that’s changed lives and policy in the UK.


It serves as a powerful reminder of what courage and commitment can achieve.


Production team:

Raechelle Jackson

Robyn Austin-Montague


Music:

Calm Inspiring by trickytwoaudio

Inspiring Corporate by Ultra_Music

Upbeat and Inspiring Corporate by WavebeatsMusic


Learn more links:

Fighting With Pride | RAF Benevolent Fund

Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth

Craig Jones MBE | University of Portsmouth

Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth


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]]> The R;pple effect: How personal loss led to life-saving tech The R;pple effect: How personal loss led to life-saving tech Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 20:27 68ca9700c5990a8a42b96f0c false http://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 68ca9700c5990a8a42b96f0c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-rpple-effect-how-personal-loss-led-to-life-saving-tech full 15 1 In the first episode of Series 15 we meet Alice Hendy MBE, CEO and founder of R;pple Suicide Prevention and a recent University of Portsmouth honorary graduate.


Alice set up the charity from scratch after losing her brother to suicide in November 2020. Drawing on her cybersecurity background, she created R;pple - an innovative digital tool that intercepts harmful online searches and guides individuals to free mental health support.


This episode explores how personal experience can drive innovation, the power of refusing to accept that things cannot be better, and how one person's determination to prevent other families from experiencing their loss has created a global safety net for those in crisis.


Content note: This episode deals with suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners. Support resources are available here: Get Support | Helplines and Resources | R;pple


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison


Music:

Emotional and Uplifting by bdProductions


Learn more:

R;pple: Crisis Intervention | Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth

Alice Hendy MBE | University of Portsmouth

Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth


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]]> In the first episode of Series 15 we meet Alice Hendy MBE, CEO and founder of R;pple Suicide Prevention and a recent University of Portsmouth honorary graduate.


Alice set up the charity from scratch after losing her brother to suicide in November 2020. Drawing on her cybersecurity background, she created R;pple - an innovative digital tool that intercepts harmful online searches and guides individuals to free mental health support.


This episode explores how personal experience can drive innovation, the power of refusing to accept that things cannot be better, and how one person's determination to prevent other families from experiencing their loss has created a global safety net for those in crisis.


Content note: This episode deals with suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners. Support resources are available here: Get Support | Helplines and Resources | R;pple


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Lauren Harrison


Music:

Emotional and Uplifting by bdProductions


Learn more:

R;pple: Crisis Intervention | Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth

Alice Hendy MBE | University of Portsmouth

Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth


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]]> What happened during the fourth session of the Global Plastics Treaty? What happened during the fourth session of the Global Plastics Treaty? Wed, 22 May 2024 23:01:08 GMT 29:54 664dc7687536b60011a0c402 false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 664dc7687536b60011a0c402 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c what-happened-during-the-fourth-session-of-the-global-plasti This one-off special episode looks at INC-4 with University of Portsmouth experts who attended the fourth round of the Global Plastics Treaty. full 14 7 This week Life Solved has a special one-off episode looking at INC-4. We unpack the fourth session of Global Plastics Treaty talks that recently took place in Canada - where global policymakers, charities, experts, and businesses sat down to work out how to end plastic pollution.


In her opening address, United Nations Environment Programme Chief, Inger Andersen, said to stop plastic pollution, we need to start at the start and end at the end. Sounds simple, but many fear these meetings create more barriers than solutions.


To give us a unique glimpse into what happens at these negotiations, we have three experts from the University of Portsmouth's Revolution Plastics Institute who were at INC-4 themselves.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.

If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Steve Fletcher: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher


The world has a chance to end plastic pollution – the petrochemical giants mustn’t spoil it: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/29/world-plastic-pollution-petrochemical-giants-un-treaty-2015-paris-lobbyists


Dr Cressida Bowyer: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/cressida-bowyer


Dr Erika Hughes: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/erika-hughes


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


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]]> This week Life Solved has a special one-off episode looking at INC-4. We unpack the fourth session of Global Plastics Treaty talks that recently took place in Canada - where global policymakers, charities, experts, and businesses sat down to work out how to end plastic pollution.


In her opening address, United Nations Environment Programme Chief, Inger Andersen, said to stop plastic pollution, we need to start at the start and end at the end. Sounds simple, but many fear these meetings create more barriers than solutions.


To give us a unique glimpse into what happens at these negotiations, we have three experts from the University of Portsmouth's Revolution Plastics Institute who were at INC-4 themselves.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.

If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Steve Fletcher: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher


The world has a chance to end plastic pollution – the petrochemical giants mustn’t spoil it: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/29/world-plastic-pollution-petrochemical-giants-un-treaty-2015-paris-lobbyists


Dr Cressida Bowyer: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/cressida-bowyer


Dr Erika Hughes: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/erika-hughes


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


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]]> Life onboard a ship in the Southern Ocean for science Life onboard a ship in the Southern Ocean for science Wed, 01 May 2024 23:01:27 GMT 20:43 663204bc3eb92b001294683e false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 663204bc3eb92b001294683e 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c life-onboard-a-ship-in-the-southern-ocean-for-science In this episode we chat to two researchers who travelled to one of the most remote inhospitable regions on the planet, in the pursuit of science. full 14 6 In this episode we chat to two researchers who travelled to one of the most remote inhospitable regions on the planet, in the pursuit of science.


Professor Fay Couceiro and Dr Clare Boston from the University of Portsmouth travelled 7,000 nautical miles onboard a Royal Navy ship during its annual trip to the frozen continent of Antarctica. We find out why they were there, what they saw, and what life at sea is really like. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Fay Couceiro bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/fay-couceiro


Dr Clare Boston bio:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/clare-boston


Antarctica tales with Professor Fay Couceiro: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMbbN6LWR8


Revolution Plastics Institute:

www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute


Protector completes Antarctic mission: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2024/march/08/240308-protector-completes-antarctic-mission


Royal Navy supports science mission into human impact on Antarctica: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2023/december/05/20231205-royal-navy-supports-science-mission-into-human-impact-on-antarctica


Antarctic Treaty: www.ats.aq/index_e.html


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]]> In this episode we chat to two researchers who travelled to one of the most remote inhospitable regions on the planet, in the pursuit of science.


Professor Fay Couceiro and Dr Clare Boston from the University of Portsmouth travelled 7,000 nautical miles onboard a Royal Navy ship during its annual trip to the frozen continent of Antarctica. We find out why they were there, what they saw, and what life at sea is really like. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Fay Couceiro bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/fay-couceiro


Dr Clare Boston bio:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/clare-boston


Antarctica tales with Professor Fay Couceiro: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMbbN6LWR8


Revolution Plastics Institute:

www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute


Protector completes Antarctic mission: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2024/march/08/240308-protector-completes-antarctic-mission


Royal Navy supports science mission into human impact on Antarctica: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2023/december/05/20231205-royal-navy-supports-science-mission-into-human-impact-on-antarctica


Antarctic Treaty: www.ats.aq/index_e.html


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]]> Will architecture save the world? Will architecture save the world? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:01:00 GMT 18:11 6628c8036b51e80012d199a6 false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 6628c8036b51e80012d199a6 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c will-architecture-save-the-world To mark World Earth Day (April 22), this episode explores the transformative power of design and the impact of architecture on building a safe and sustainable future. full 14 5 Instead of keeping nature out, architects around the world are looking at innovative ways to work with environments to help reduce the planet’s carbon footprint.


To mark World Earth Day (April 22), this episode explores the transformative power of design and the impact of architecture on building a safe and sustainable future.


We’re joined by Dr Phevos Kallitsis, Associate Head of the Portsmouth School of Architecture, and Dr Antonino Di Raimo is a Reader in Architecture at the University of Portsmouth.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Phevos Kallitsis bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/phevos-kallitsis


Dr Antonino Di Raimo bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/antonino-di-raimo


World Earth Day: www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/


Portsmouth School of Architecture: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-architecture


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]]> Instead of keeping nature out, architects around the world are looking at innovative ways to work with environments to help reduce the planet’s carbon footprint.


To mark World Earth Day (April 22), this episode explores the transformative power of design and the impact of architecture on building a safe and sustainable future.


We’re joined by Dr Phevos Kallitsis, Associate Head of the Portsmouth School of Architecture, and Dr Antonino Di Raimo is a Reader in Architecture at the University of Portsmouth.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Phevos Kallitsis bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/phevos-kallitsis


Dr Antonino Di Raimo bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/antonino-di-raimo


World Earth Day: www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/


Portsmouth School of Architecture: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-architecture


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]]> The unstoppable evolution of the English language The unstoppable evolution of the English language Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:37:58 GMT 25:09 6620cdd54df82b0013bda9c2 false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 6620cdd54df82b0013bda9c2 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-unstoppable-evolution-of-the-english-language With UN English Language Day (23 April) coming up, we consider how English became one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. And we find out how a mathematical model developed at the University of Portsmouth might predict its future. full 14 4 To mark UN English Language Day (23 April), we consider how English became one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. And we find out how a mathematical model developed at the University of Portsmouth might predict its future. 


Dr Mario Saraceni, Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics, explains how English spread and changed around the globe, and why speakers overseas influence how it’s spoken here in the UK.

Dr James Burridge, Associate Professor in Probability and Statistical Physics, reveals how principles of physics and maths help him forecast how certain dialects of English will sound in the year 2066.

We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: Robyn Montague and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Mario Saraceni bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mario-saraceni


Dr James Burridge bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/james-burridge


The problem with English: https://aeon.co/essays/how-do-you-decolonise-the-english-language


Ey up northern English to become as lost as the hoddy dod:

www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/ey-up-northern-english-to-become-as-lost-as-the-hoddy-dod


UN English Language Day:

www.un.org/en/observances/english-language-day

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]]> To mark UN English Language Day (23 April), we consider how English became one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. And we find out how a mathematical model developed at the University of Portsmouth might predict its future. 


Dr Mario Saraceni, Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics, explains how English spread and changed around the globe, and why speakers overseas influence how it’s spoken here in the UK.

Dr James Burridge, Associate Professor in Probability and Statistical Physics, reveals how principles of physics and maths help him forecast how certain dialects of English will sound in the year 2066.

We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: Robyn Montague and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Mario Saraceni bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mario-saraceni


Dr James Burridge bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/james-burridge


The problem with English: https://aeon.co/essays/how-do-you-decolonise-the-english-language


Ey up northern English to become as lost as the hoddy dod:

www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/ey-up-northern-english-to-become-as-lost-as-the-hoddy-dod


UN English Language Day:

www.un.org/en/observances/english-language-day

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]]> Sport saving our seas Sport saving our seas Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:21:10 GMT 18:54 660e54e72f834f0017e68327 false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 660e54e72f834f0017e68327 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c sport-saving-our-seas In this episode we catch up with a rower and a Portsmouth scientist who are gathering incredible insights into the state of our ocean while circumnavigating Great Britain’s coastline. full 14 3 What does sport, science, the sea, and space all have in common? While this sounds like the start of a bad joke, the answer is actually the GB Row challenge. Using state-of-the-art equipment, rowers were able to gather incredible insights into the state of our ocean on their 2,000 mile journey.


We've caught up with Maggie Hodge, one of the rowers from GB Row's all-women ⁠Team Ithaca⁠, and ⁠Laura Fantuzzi⁠, a data analyst from the University of Portsmouth and 2024 competitor. In the episode, find out what it’s like circumnavigating Great Britain’s coastline, what they’ve learnt about the state of our seas, and how sport can be a driving force for change.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Assessing Pollution With GB Row: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/gb-row


GB ROW 2022 IMPACT REPORT: www.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/gb_row_2022_impact_report.pdf


GB Row Challenge website: www.gbrowchallenge.com/


Ocean rowers set new world record for fastest female team around Great Britain: www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/ocean-rowers-set-new-world-record-for-fastest-female-team-around-great-britain


RS Aqua: www.rsaqua.co.uk/


OrcaPod (RS Aqua podcast): www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orcapod/id1599056224


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]]> What does sport, science, the sea, and space all have in common? While this sounds like the start of a bad joke, the answer is actually the GB Row challenge. Using state-of-the-art equipment, rowers were able to gather incredible insights into the state of our ocean on their 2,000 mile journey.


We've caught up with Maggie Hodge, one of the rowers from GB Row's all-women ⁠Team Ithaca⁠, and ⁠Laura Fantuzzi⁠, a data analyst from the University of Portsmouth and 2024 competitor. In the episode, find out what it’s like circumnavigating Great Britain’s coastline, what they’ve learnt about the state of our seas, and how sport can be a driving force for change.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Assessing Pollution With GB Row: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/gb-row


GB ROW 2022 IMPACT REPORT: www.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/gb_row_2022_impact_report.pdf


GB Row Challenge website: www.gbrowchallenge.com/


Ocean rowers set new world record for fastest female team around Great Britain: www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/ocean-rowers-set-new-world-record-for-fastest-female-team-around-great-britain


RS Aqua: www.rsaqua.co.uk/


OrcaPod (RS Aqua podcast): www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orcapod/id1599056224


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]]> The academic imprisoned for his research The academic imprisoned for his research Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:01:54 GMT 25:34 6602e37954612f0017276bd4 false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 6602e37954612f0017276bd4 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-academic-imprisoned-for-his-research In this episode, we peer inside a place that most people want to be kept out of, but one University of Portsmouth researcher has worked hard to get into - prisons. full 14 2 In this episode, we peer inside a place that most people want to be kept out of, but one University of Portsmouth researcher has worked hard to get into - prisons.


Professor Francis Pakes from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice purposefully incarcerated himself in an Icelandic prison for two weeks to find out what life on the inside is really like. 


For Life Solved, he looks at how incarceration has evolved over time, what current systems are in place around the world, and what could be done to improve them. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Francis Pakes bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/francis-pakes


Francis Pakes piece for The Conversation, ‘I deliberately sent myself to prison in Iceland – they didn’t even lock the cell doors there’: 

https://theconversation.com/i-deliberately-sent-myself-to-prison-in-iceland-they-didnt-even-lock-the-cell-doors-there-105257


Out in the cold? The experiences of foreign national prisoners in Iceland's open prisons:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756061623000526?via%3Dihub


Cell Block Studios: https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/coworking-and-office-space/cell-block-studios




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]]> In this episode, we peer inside a place that most people want to be kept out of, but one University of Portsmouth researcher has worked hard to get into - prisons.


Professor Francis Pakes from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice purposefully incarcerated himself in an Icelandic prison for two weeks to find out what life on the inside is really like. 


For Life Solved, he looks at how incarceration has evolved over time, what current systems are in place around the world, and what could be done to improve them. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Francis Pakes bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/francis-pakes


Francis Pakes piece for The Conversation, ‘I deliberately sent myself to prison in Iceland – they didn’t even lock the cell doors there’: 

https://theconversation.com/i-deliberately-sent-myself-to-prison-in-iceland-they-didnt-even-lock-the-cell-doors-there-105257


Out in the cold? The experiences of foreign national prisoners in Iceland's open prisons:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756061623000526?via%3Dihub


Cell Block Studios: https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/coworking-and-office-space/cell-block-studios




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]]> What will happen when there’s no water left to drink? What will happen when there’s no water left to drink? Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:01:39 GMT 22:08 65fac1ba4876ab001697f92a false https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/life-solved 65fac1ba4876ab001697f92a 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c what-will-happen-when-theres-no-water-left-to-drink full 14 1 EPISODE 01: What will happen when there’s no water left to drink?

TX DATE: 21 March 2024


Water is our most precious resource; it underpins all aspects of life. But despite this, experts warn many of us around the world could be faced with the prospect of running out of fresh water.


To mark World Water Day, in this episode we’ll be speaking to researchers from the University of Portsmouth, to find out what’s being done to help shift water habits, both here and further afield, to ensure a more sustainable future for everyone.


Dr Julia Brown, Associate Professor in Sustainable Environmental Management in the School of Environment, Geography and Geosciences, is joined by Rebecca Gale, Head of Sustainability at Waterscan and PhD student. Together, they’ll unpack the growing water crisis and reveal exciting new projects to tackle the issue.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris



USEFUL LINKS


Dr Julia Brown bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/julia-brown


School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health/school-of-the-environment-geography-and-geosciences


Waterscan: waterscan.com/


Life Solved: The Politics of Water ft Dr Julia Brown 2020: /www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/episode-6-the-politics-of-water

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]]> EPISODE 01: What will happen when there’s no water left to drink?

TX DATE: 21 March 2024


Water is our most precious resource; it underpins all aspects of life. But despite this, experts warn many of us around the world could be faced with the prospect of running out of fresh water.


To mark World Water Day, in this episode we’ll be speaking to researchers from the University of Portsmouth, to find out what’s being done to help shift water habits, both here and further afield, to ensure a more sustainable future for everyone.


Dr Julia Brown, Associate Professor in Sustainable Environmental Management in the School of Environment, Geography and Geosciences, is joined by Rebecca Gale, Head of Sustainability at Waterscan and PhD student. Together, they’ll unpack the growing water crisis and reveal exciting new projects to tackle the issue.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released on Thursdays and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producer: Robyn Montague 

Sub Editors: John Worsey and Glenn Harris



USEFUL LINKS


Dr Julia Brown bio: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/julia-brown


School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health/school-of-the-environment-geography-and-geosciences


Waterscan: waterscan.com/


Life Solved: The Politics of Water ft Dr Julia Brown 2020: /www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/podcasts/episode-6-the-politics-of-water

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]]> When Will the Cost of Living Crisis End? When Will the Cost of Living Crisis End? Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:00:09 GMT 24:29 65aa36498ce71c00164330db false https://port.ac.uk/research 65aa36498ce71c00164330db 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c when-will-the-cost-of-living-crisis-end Understanding inflation, taxation and interest rates full 13 8 This is the time of year when the Christmas bills start arriving through the letterbox and with national economies continuing to struggle in many places of the world, January might be feeling something of a challenge for you.


Dr Robert Gausden is a senior lecturer in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance and Dr Joe Cox is Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode they explain the key economic terms that we need to understand. What the challenges that our financial systems currently face, And when we can expect things to feel just a little bit easier as we wait for our January pay packets to arrive.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


This is the last episode of series 13 of Life Solved. We’ll be back in the Spring with more.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Robert Gausden: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/robert-gausden


Dr Joe Cox:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/joe-cox


University of Portsmouth’s Faculty of Business and Law:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/faculty-of-business-and-law


Bank of England:

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/


The productivity puzzle - Office for Budget Responsibility:

https://obr.uk/box/the-productivity-puzzle/

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]]> This is the time of year when the Christmas bills start arriving through the letterbox and with national economies continuing to struggle in many places of the world, January might be feeling something of a challenge for you.


Dr Robert Gausden is a senior lecturer in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance and Dr Joe Cox is Associate Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode they explain the key economic terms that we need to understand. What the challenges that our financial systems currently face, And when we can expect things to feel just a little bit easier as we wait for our January pay packets to arrive.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


This is the last episode of series 13 of Life Solved. We’ll be back in the Spring with more.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Robert Gausden: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/robert-gausden


Dr Joe Cox:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/joe-cox


University of Portsmouth’s Faculty of Business and Law:

www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/faculty-of-business-and-law


Bank of England:

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/


The productivity puzzle - Office for Budget Responsibility:

https://obr.uk/box/the-productivity-puzzle/

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]]> The Science Of Smells The Science Of Smells Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:00:07 GMT 18:02 659cf8e0902426001681c2a0 false https://port.ac.uk/research 659cf8e0902426001681c2a0 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-science-of-smells The remarkable link between aromas and cravings full 13 7 For many of us, January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, whether that be cutting out chocolate, carbs or coffee. But to what extent do our cravings come down to smell? In this episode, we explore the science of smells, and how our noses tell us more about the world than we often give them credit for.


Dr Lorenzo Stafford is Associate Professor in Psychobiological Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. He will be helping us explore how understanding aromas can be a key part in treating addictions, understanding how our taste buds work alongside our olfactory senses, and why Covid-19 taught us to appreciate our sense of smell more.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


This is the 7th episode of series 13 of Life Solved. The final episode of the series will be released on Thursday 25th January.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Lorenzo Stafford: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lorenzo-stafford


How do cravings affects senses: https://www.labmate-online.com/news/laboratory-products/3/breaking-news/how-do-cravings-affect-senses/49335


What the nose knows: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/02/how-scent-emotion-and-memory-are-intertwined-and-exploited/


University of Portsmouth Faculty of Science and Health: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health

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]]> For many of us, January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, whether that be cutting out chocolate, carbs or coffee. But to what extent do our cravings come down to smell? In this episode, we explore the science of smells, and how our noses tell us more about the world than we often give them credit for.


Dr Lorenzo Stafford is Associate Professor in Psychobiological Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. He will be helping us explore how understanding aromas can be a key part in treating addictions, understanding how our taste buds work alongside our olfactory senses, and why Covid-19 taught us to appreciate our sense of smell more.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


This is the 7th episode of series 13 of Life Solved. The final episode of the series will be released on Thursday 25th January.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Lorenzo Stafford: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lorenzo-stafford


How do cravings affects senses: https://www.labmate-online.com/news/laboratory-products/3/breaking-news/how-do-cravings-affect-senses/49335


What the nose knows: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/02/how-scent-emotion-and-memory-are-intertwined-and-exploited/


University of Portsmouth Faculty of Science and Health: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health

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]]> Is the World Becoming Less Democratic? Is the World Becoming Less Democratic? Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:38 GMT 24:30 656782e38eb9a900114d17cb false https://port.ac.uk/research 656782e38eb9a900114d17cb 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c is-the-world-becoming-less-democratic The history of democracy and how we ensure its future full 13 6 In this episode, we explore the concept of democracy – and ask whether it’s under threat.


Leila Choukroune is Professor of International Law and Director of the Democratic Citizenship Thematic Area at the University of Portsmouth, whilst Daniel Bedford is Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the Law School.


At a time when democracy seems particularly at risk, we take a look at its history, what is happening today – and, assuming we want to continue to live in a democratic world, how to ensure its future.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms – although we’re taking a Christmas break, returning in January.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Leila Choukroune:  https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leila-choukroune


Daniel Bedford: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/daniel-bedford


Are we losing our right to protest: https://news.sky.com/story/public-order-laws-are-we-losing-the-right-to-protest-12878592


Armistice Day protests: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/09/london-pro-palestine-armistice-day-march


King Charles III Coronation protests: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/uk-police-coronation-arrests.html


Human Dignity and Democracy in Europe: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/human-dignity-and-democracy-in-europe-9781789902839.html


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]]> In this episode, we explore the concept of democracy – and ask whether it’s under threat.


Leila Choukroune is Professor of International Law and Director of the Democratic Citizenship Thematic Area at the University of Portsmouth, whilst Daniel Bedford is Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the Law School.


At a time when democracy seems particularly at risk, we take a look at its history, what is happening today – and, assuming we want to continue to live in a democratic world, how to ensure its future.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms – although we’re taking a Christmas break, returning in January.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Leila Choukroune:  https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leila-choukroune


Daniel Bedford: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/daniel-bedford


Are we losing our right to protest: https://news.sky.com/story/public-order-laws-are-we-losing-the-right-to-protest-12878592


Armistice Day protests: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/09/london-pro-palestine-armistice-day-march


King Charles III Coronation protests: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/uk-police-coronation-arrests.html


Human Dignity and Democracy in Europe: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/human-dignity-and-democracy-in-europe-9781789902839.html


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]]> <![CDATA[How Incels Use TikTok To Spread Hate & Lies]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:00:13 GMT 23:48 655e8d022578260012b5db5f false https://port.ac.uk/research 655e8d022578260012b5db5f 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-incels-use-tiktok-to-spread-hate-lies Misogyny On Social Networks full 13 5 In this episode, we discover how social media is increasingly a breeding ground for so-called ‘Incel’ content, perpetuating misinformation, misogyny, sexism and even violence – and increasingly accessible on mainstream platforms.


Anda Solea is a PhD researcher and Teaching Fellow, and together with Dr Lisa Sugiura, Associate Professor in Cybercrime & Gender in the School of Criminology & Justice at the University Of Portsmouth, you’ll hear why we should all be concerned and the steps that need to be taken by both the tech companies and internet users to keep women safe, online and in person.


If you’re affected by the issues discussed, some helpful links to support are below.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Anda Solea:  https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-an...


Dr Lisa Sugiura: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/struc...


Lisa's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Incel-Rebell...


Lisa & Anda’s research: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10610-023-09559-5


Links to support: https://www.report-it.org.uk/organisations_that_can_help

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]]> In this episode, we discover how social media is increasingly a breeding ground for so-called ‘Incel’ content, perpetuating misinformation, misogyny, sexism and even violence – and increasingly accessible on mainstream platforms.


Anda Solea is a PhD researcher and Teaching Fellow, and together with Dr Lisa Sugiura, Associate Professor in Cybercrime & Gender in the School of Criminology & Justice at the University Of Portsmouth, you’ll hear why we should all be concerned and the steps that need to be taken by both the tech companies and internet users to keep women safe, online and in person.


If you’re affected by the issues discussed, some helpful links to support are below.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Anda Solea:  https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-an...


Dr Lisa Sugiura: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/struc...


Lisa's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Incel-Rebell...


Lisa & Anda’s research: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10610-023-09559-5


Links to support: https://www.report-it.org.uk/organisations_that_can_help

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]]> <![CDATA[UFOs or UF-no's?]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:00:16 GMT 18:56 6554ecfe076466001269cf6e false https://port.ac.uk/research 6554ecfe076466001269cf6e 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c ufos-or-uf-nos NASA investigates out-of-this-world sightings full 13 4 In this episode, whilst many of us talk about ‘UFOs’, we take a fresh look at the rebranded term ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ (UAPs). This comes as NASA investigates many years’ worth of seemingly out of this world sightings.


Dr Chris Pattison is a research software engineer at the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, and also hosts a popular YouTube channel discussing all things ‘space’ (link below). In this podcast, you’ll hear how NASA is getting on with its probe into UAPs, how some supposed evidence of alien lifeforms can have hilarious real-world explanations, and how technology is being used to search for extraterrestrial life.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Christopher Pattison: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/christopher-pattison


University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/institute-of-cosmology-and-gravitation


NASA promises further study: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/nasa-finds-no-evidence-ufos-are-extraterrestrial-promises-further-study/


Mexico ‘aliens’:  https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/aliens-not-confirmed-by-mexican-government-ufo-hearing-2023-09-15/


Chris Pattison’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/chrispattisoncosmo 

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]]> In this episode, whilst many of us talk about ‘UFOs’, we take a fresh look at the rebranded term ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ (UAPs). This comes as NASA investigates many years’ worth of seemingly out of this world sightings.


Dr Chris Pattison is a research software engineer at the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, and also hosts a popular YouTube channel discussing all things ‘space’ (link below). In this podcast, you’ll hear how NASA is getting on with its probe into UAPs, how some supposed evidence of alien lifeforms can have hilarious real-world explanations, and how technology is being used to search for extraterrestrial life.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Christopher Pattison: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/christopher-pattison


University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/institute-of-cosmology-and-gravitation


NASA promises further study: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/nasa-finds-no-evidence-ufos-are-extraterrestrial-promises-further-study/


Mexico ‘aliens’:  https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/aliens-not-confirmed-by-mexican-government-ufo-hearing-2023-09-15/


Chris Pattison’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/chrispattisoncosmo 

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]]> Saving Seasides – Why Countries Need Coastal Communities Saving Seasides – Why Countries Need Coastal Communities Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:00:28 GMT 23:59 654b2d7b18fa1000128c6789 false https://port.ac.uk/research 654b2d7b18fa1000128c6789 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c saving-seasides-why-countries-need-coastal-communities Discovering seaside towns around the world full 13 3 In this episode, we take a look at seaside towns. Often portrayed in books and films as being a unique combination of pleasure and danger, the modern day coastal town carries a lot of its past alongside the challenges of the current day.


Associate Professor, Dr Tom Sykes & Dr Louis Netter from the University of Portsmouth have collaborated to produce a book called ‘Coast Of Teeth’, exploring Britain’s seaside towns through words and pictures. You’ll hear how they used a method called ‘psychogeography’ and discover some surprising facts about coastal communities around the world.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Tom Sykes: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-sykes


Dr Louis Netter: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/louis-netter


University of Portsmouth’s School of Art, Design & Performance: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-art-design-and-performance


Psychogeography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/p/psychogeography


Coast Of Teeth: https://www.coastofteeth.com/


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]]> In this episode, we take a look at seaside towns. Often portrayed in books and films as being a unique combination of pleasure and danger, the modern day coastal town carries a lot of its past alongside the challenges of the current day.


Associate Professor, Dr Tom Sykes & Dr Louis Netter from the University of Portsmouth have collaborated to produce a book called ‘Coast Of Teeth’, exploring Britain’s seaside towns through words and pictures. You’ll hear how they used a method called ‘psychogeography’ and discover some surprising facts about coastal communities around the world.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Tom Sykes: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-sykes


Dr Louis Netter: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/louis-netter


University of Portsmouth’s School of Art, Design & Performance: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-art-design-and-performance


Psychogeography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/p/psychogeography


Coast Of Teeth: https://www.coastofteeth.com/


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]]> The realities of radiation and addressing Fukushima fake news The realities of radiation and addressing Fukushima fake news Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:00:20 GMT 21:21 65428831d49615001235bb9f false https://port.ac.uk/research 65428831d49615001235bb9f 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-realities-of-radiation-and-addressing-fukushima-fake-new full 13 2 In this episode, we explore the real risks of nuclear radiation – and how incorrect information can cause unnecessary concern.


You might have read about Japan’s Fukushima power plant releasing its wastewater into the Pacific Ocean – and potentially some of the accusations or fears around the decision. But often it’s misinformation and lack of understanding that leads to negative news stories – with the reality of radiation being very different to what we might read.


Professor Jim Smith from the University of Portsmouth explains the science behind radiation, the real story behind this internet-led panic, and what we can do to understand the nuclear industry better.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Jim Smith: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jim-smith


The Fukushima wastewater release: https://wakelet.com/wake/vCMQEBvBJl1OM657QMcv-


Fukushima misinformation: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230905-afp-fact-check-fukushima-wastewater-release-spawns-misinformation#


Atomik Vodka: https://www.atomikvodka.com/

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]]> In this episode, we explore the real risks of nuclear radiation – and how incorrect information can cause unnecessary concern.


You might have read about Japan’s Fukushima power plant releasing its wastewater into the Pacific Ocean – and potentially some of the accusations or fears around the decision. But often it’s misinformation and lack of understanding that leads to negative news stories – with the reality of radiation being very different to what we might read.


Professor Jim Smith from the University of Portsmouth explains the science behind radiation, the real story behind this internet-led panic, and what we can do to understand the nuclear industry better.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how. You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: Robyn Montague

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers 

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Jim Smith: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jim-smith


The Fukushima wastewater release: https://wakelet.com/wake/vCMQEBvBJl1OM657QMcv-


Fukushima misinformation: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230905-afp-fact-check-fukushima-wastewater-release-spawns-misinformation#


Atomik Vodka: https://www.atomikvodka.com/

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]]> The History Of The Horror Genre The History Of The Horror Genre Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:00:10 GMT 25:44 6538fc9818e0ae0011fb2b68 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6538fc9818e0ae0011fb2b68 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-history-of-the-horror-genre From gothic to modern-day horror full 13 1 To celebrate the start of season 13 of Life Solved, and as we record this just a few days before Halloween, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of horror.


And what better way to record the episode, than at one of the most haunted places in Portsmouth, The New Theatre Royal. 


Dr Rebecca Janicker, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at the University of Portsmouth, explores the history of the horror genre, the development of scary movies, TV shows and computer games, and how it reflects our current-day culture and concerns. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


The New Theatre Royal: https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/


Dr Rebecca Janicker bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/rebecca-janicker


University of Portsmouth’s School of Film, Media, and Communication: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-film-media-and-communication


Anne Rice novels: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Anne-Rice/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAnne+Rice


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]]> To celebrate the start of season 13 of Life Solved, and as we record this just a few days before Halloween, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of horror.


And what better way to record the episode, than at one of the most haunted places in Portsmouth, The New Theatre Royal. 


Dr Rebecca Janicker, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at the University of Portsmouth, explores the history of the horror genre, the development of scary movies, TV shows and computer games, and how it reflects our current-day culture and concerns. 


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


If you’ve been inspired by this episode, and want to support our research then head to port.ac.uk/lifesolved to find out how.


You can also find out how to work or study with us.


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


Host: John Worsey

Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers

Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson


USEFUL LINKS


The New Theatre Royal: https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/


Dr Rebecca Janicker bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/rebecca-janicker


University of Portsmouth’s School of Film, Media, and Communication: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-film-media-and-communication


Anne Rice novels: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Anne-Rice/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAnne+Rice


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]]> <![CDATA[AI & Chat GPT: The beast is out of the box, so what now?]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:00:23 GMT 24:52 6514baa6284341001129b972 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6514baa6284341001129b972 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c ai-chat-gpt-the-beast-is-out-of-the-box-so-what-now What are the benefits - and dangers - of artificial intelligence? full 12 8 AI and the likes of Chat GPT are possibly the biggest technological development of our age – and the subject of much discussion. But with artificial intelligence evolving at speed, this episode asks what the dangers and benefits are; both now and in the future? And if you’re still grappling with understanding what AI actually is, we tackle that too.


From the creative arts to governments trying to keep up with legislation, the world of Artificial Intelligence is affecting us all – and 3 experts in the field take us through it: Oleksandra Ozcan, Lecturer in International Business; Sercan Ozcan, Reader of Innovation & Technology Management and Adrian Hopgood, Professor of Intelligent Systems at the University of Portsmouth.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


This is the last episode of Life Solved in the current series. We return with Season 13 on Thursday October 26th 2023.


USEFUL LINKS


What is AI?: https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence/ 


The UK AI Safety Summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iconic-bletchley-park-to-host-uk-ai-safety-summit-in-early-november


AI Copyright: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/24/an-old-master-no-its-an-image-ai-just-knocked-up-and-it-cant-be-copyrighted


Oleksandra Ozcan bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/oleksandra-ozcan


Sercan Ozcan bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sercan-ozcan


Professor Adrian Hopgood bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/adrian-hopgood


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]]> AI and the likes of Chat GPT are possibly the biggest technological development of our age – and the subject of much discussion. But with artificial intelligence evolving at speed, this episode asks what the dangers and benefits are; both now and in the future? And if you’re still grappling with understanding what AI actually is, we tackle that too.


From the creative arts to governments trying to keep up with legislation, the world of Artificial Intelligence is affecting us all – and 3 experts in the field take us through it: Oleksandra Ozcan, Lecturer in International Business; Sercan Ozcan, Reader of Innovation & Technology Management and Adrian Hopgood, Professor of Intelligent Systems at the University of Portsmouth.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


This is the last episode of Life Solved in the current series. We return with Season 13 on Thursday October 26th 2023.


USEFUL LINKS


What is AI?: https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence/ 


The UK AI Safety Summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iconic-bletchley-park-to-host-uk-ai-safety-summit-in-early-november


AI Copyright: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/24/an-old-master-no-its-an-image-ai-just-knocked-up-and-it-cant-be-copyrighted


Oleksandra Ozcan bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/oleksandra-ozcan


Sercan Ozcan bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sercan-ozcan


Professor Adrian Hopgood bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/adrian-hopgood


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]]> Putting parenting shaming on the naughty step Putting parenting shaming on the naughty step Thu, 21 Sep 2023 01:00:20 GMT 18:27 650b7eb90fc1d40012f8c0c1 false https://port.ac.uk/research 650b7eb90fc1d40012f8c0c1 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c putting-parenting-shaming-on-the-naughty-step Are self-help books promoting unattainable goals? full 12 7 In this episode, we take a look at something nearly all expectant parents do – the reading of self-help books – and ask whether the advice they’re picking up is actually teaching unattainable goals.


Dr Lexie Scherer is a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and her research has discovered that parenting manuals can lead to a parent-shaming culture, affecting mothers, fathers and often children as a result.


How can online forums and communities create a healthier and more supportive community for mums and dads? And how is an Australian website leading the way in supporting young families with sleep?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.



USEFUL LINKS


Dr Lexie Scherer’s research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/chso.12714


The Milk Meg: https://themilkmeg.com/


The Beyond Sleep Training Project Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondsleeptrainingproject/


Little Sparklers: https://littlesparklers.org/


Dr Lexie Scherer bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lexie-scherer

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]]> In this episode, we take a look at something nearly all expectant parents do – the reading of self-help books – and ask whether the advice they’re picking up is actually teaching unattainable goals.


Dr Lexie Scherer is a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth and her research has discovered that parenting manuals can lead to a parent-shaming culture, affecting mothers, fathers and often children as a result.


How can online forums and communities create a healthier and more supportive community for mums and dads? And how is an Australian website leading the way in supporting young families with sleep?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.



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Dr Lexie Scherer’s research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/chso.12714


The Milk Meg: https://themilkmeg.com/


The Beyond Sleep Training Project Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondsleeptrainingproject/


Little Sparklers: https://littlesparklers.org/


Dr Lexie Scherer bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lexie-scherer

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]]> The history of the weekend - should they be longer? The history of the weekend - should they be longer? Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:00:06 GMT 24:19 650244e04b92ff001160f5d1 false https://port.ac.uk/research 650244e04b92ff001160f5d1 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-history-of-the-weekend-should-they-be-longer The four day week could be around the corner full 12 6 In this episode, we take a look at something most of us take for granted – the two-day weekend. But are two days enough?


Brad Beavan is a professor in social and cultural history at the University of Portsmouth. As you’ll hear, even the weekend as we know it is a relatively new development in the western world. So how did we get to where we are today, how likely is it that we’ll be enjoying a four-day working week any time soon, and how do both employees and employers feel about it?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


History of the two-day weekend offers lessons for today’s calls for a four-day week: https://theconversation.com/history-of-the-two-day-weekend-offers-lessons-for-todays-calls-for-a-four-day-week-127382

4 Day Week: https://www.4dayweek.co.uk/


A short history of the two day weekend: https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0309/1361274-weekend-two-days-off-history/


Professor Brad Beaven bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/brad-beaven

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]]> In this episode, we take a look at something most of us take for granted – the two-day weekend. But are two days enough?


Brad Beavan is a professor in social and cultural history at the University of Portsmouth. As you’ll hear, even the weekend as we know it is a relatively new development in the western world. So how did we get to where we are today, how likely is it that we’ll be enjoying a four-day working week any time soon, and how do both employees and employers feel about it?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


History of the two-day weekend offers lessons for today’s calls for a four-day week: https://theconversation.com/history-of-the-two-day-weekend-offers-lessons-for-todays-calls-for-a-four-day-week-127382

4 Day Week: https://www.4dayweek.co.uk/


A short history of the two day weekend: https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0309/1361274-weekend-two-days-off-history/


Professor Brad Beaven bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/brad-beaven

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]]> Batteries – leading the charge in sustainable energy Batteries – leading the charge in sustainable energy Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:00:28 GMT 20:58 64f8f1a512fc9a0011143b04 false https://port.ac.uk/research 64f8f1a512fc9a0011143b04 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c batteries-leading-the-charge-in-sustainable-energy The power behind electric vehicles full 12 5 With World EV Day on the 9th of September, in this episode we’re looking at the power behind electric vehicles – the batteries themselves. As more of us consider ditching our petrol cars, in favour of ones we simply plug in, we’re going to explore both the positives and negatives – and the charges for-and- against this developing technology.

 

Jamie Foster is Professor of Applied & Industrial Mathematics at the University of Portsmouth and in this wide-ranging episode, you’ll hear how batteries work, how sodium (salt) might be the replacement for the finite ingredients currently used, such as nickel and cadmium – and the steps that need to be taken to get us all comfortable with EVs when we next buy a car.

 

We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.

 

You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.

 

 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Jamie Foster bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jamie-foster


University of Portsmouth’s battery modelling research: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/fresh-cash-boost-for-university-of-portsmouth-battery-research


World EV Day: https://www.worldevday.org/


The future of sodium-ion batteries: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/11/1072865/how-sodium-could-change-the-game-for-batteries/

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]]> With World EV Day on the 9th of September, in this episode we’re looking at the power behind electric vehicles – the batteries themselves. As more of us consider ditching our petrol cars, in favour of ones we simply plug in, we’re going to explore both the positives and negatives – and the charges for-and- against this developing technology.

 

Jamie Foster is Professor of Applied & Industrial Mathematics at the University of Portsmouth and in this wide-ranging episode, you’ll hear how batteries work, how sodium (salt) might be the replacement for the finite ingredients currently used, such as nickel and cadmium – and the steps that need to be taken to get us all comfortable with EVs when we next buy a car.

 

We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.

 

You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.

 

 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Jamie Foster bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jamie-foster


University of Portsmouth’s battery modelling research: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/fresh-cash-boost-for-university-of-portsmouth-battery-research


World EV Day: https://www.worldevday.org/


The future of sodium-ion batteries: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/11/1072865/how-sodium-could-change-the-game-for-batteries/

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]]> Nature’s leading role in cleaning up our waters Nature’s leading role in cleaning up our waters Thu, 31 Aug 2023 01:00:51 GMT 22:12 64eee40cf71467001134ddb1 false https://port.ac.uk/research 64eee40cf71467001134ddb1 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c natures-leading-role-in-cleaning-up-our-waters How oysters and even kelp enhance water quality full 12 4 In this episode of Life Solved we take a look at nature’s role in cleaning our waters. There’s no doubt that us humans need to do much more to clean up our own damage, but there are experts here – and around the globe – who are giving nature the opportunity to lend a helping hand as well.


Jo Preston is a Professor in Marine Ecology and Evolution at the University of Portsmouth and Gordon Watson is Professor of Marine Zoology.


You’ll hear from Jo and Gordon how investing in the wellbeing of our waters – from humble kelp to sophisticated oysters – pays off in more ways than you might even imagine.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Gordon Watson bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gordon-watson


Professor Joanne Preston bio: 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/joanne-preston


Institute of Marine Sciences: 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities/lab-and-testing-facilities/institute-of-marine-sciences


Solent Seascape Project:

https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/solent-seascape-project/


Scientists farm seaweed in the Solent to test water quality and commercial benefits:

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-farm-seaweed-in-the-solent-to-test-water-quality-and-commercial-benefits


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]]> In this episode of Life Solved we take a look at nature’s role in cleaning our waters. There’s no doubt that us humans need to do much more to clean up our own damage, but there are experts here – and around the globe – who are giving nature the opportunity to lend a helping hand as well.


Jo Preston is a Professor in Marine Ecology and Evolution at the University of Portsmouth and Gordon Watson is Professor of Marine Zoology.


You’ll hear from Jo and Gordon how investing in the wellbeing of our waters – from humble kelp to sophisticated oysters – pays off in more ways than you might even imagine.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


Professor Gordon Watson bio: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gordon-watson


Professor Joanne Preston bio: 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/joanne-preston


Institute of Marine Sciences: 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities/lab-and-testing-facilities/institute-of-marine-sciences


Solent Seascape Project:

https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/solent-seascape-project/


Scientists farm seaweed in the Solent to test water quality and commercial benefits:

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-farm-seaweed-in-the-solent-to-test-water-quality-and-commercial-benefits


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]]> The Reality Of CSI The Reality Of CSI Thu, 24 Aug 2023 01:00:28 GMT 21:50 64e3e9f63cabbc0011642c8b false https://port.ac.uk/research 64e3e9f63cabbc0011642c8b 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-reality-of-csi Exploring the myths of Crime Scene Investigation full 12 3 In this episode we take a look at the realities of Crime Scene Investigation or CSI. Zoe Cadwell from the University of Portsmouth and Selina Robinson from Winchester University both used to be Crime Scene Investigators.


We ask how does the CSI activity we see in films and TV dramas compare to the real world? How do investigations differ around the world? And what are the myths of Crime Scene Investigation?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


University of Portsmouth School of Criminology and Criminal Justice:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/school-of-criminology-and-criminal-justice


Zoe Cadwell bio:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/zoe-cadwell


Selina Robinson bio:


https://www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance/staff-directory/staff-profiles/robinson-1.php


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]]> In this episode we take a look at the realities of Crime Scene Investigation or CSI. Zoe Cadwell from the University of Portsmouth and Selina Robinson from Winchester University both used to be Crime Scene Investigators.


We ask how does the CSI activity we see in films and TV dramas compare to the real world? How do investigations differ around the world? And what are the myths of Crime Scene Investigation?


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


University of Portsmouth School of Criminology and Criminal Justice:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/school-of-criminology-and-criminal-justice


Zoe Cadwell bio:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/zoe-cadwell


Selina Robinson bio:


https://www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance/staff-directory/staff-profiles/robinson-1.php


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]]> <![CDATA[Let's Talk About Chemsex]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:00:53 GMT 21:55 64dd3bee2231760010a9a265 true https://port.ac.uk/research 64dd3bee2231760010a9a265 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c lets-talk-about-chemsex What Chemsex is and what can be done to keep people safe full 12 2 If you’re outside of specific communities, you may not have heard of Chemsex. But the modern day use of drugs to enhance the sexual experience has its more complex side – and there are many who are either trying to leave that world, or are in – for want of a better word - recovery.


In this episode, Veronika Carruthers, Lecturer in Victimology & Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, and Ignacio Labayen de Inza, CEO of the charity, Controlling Chemsex, help us explore what Chemsex is, the harms it potentially causes to individuals, and what can be done to keep people safe.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


Controlling Chemsex:


https://controllingchemsex.com/


Let’s Talk About It: Chemsex Support:


https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/directory-of-services/chemsex-support/


Veronika Carruthers bio:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/roni-carruthersova


New chemsex study seeks participants:


https://www.gscene.com/news/new-chemsex-study-seeks-participants/


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]]> If you’re outside of specific communities, you may not have heard of Chemsex. But the modern day use of drugs to enhance the sexual experience has its more complex side – and there are many who are either trying to leave that world, or are in – for want of a better word - recovery.


In this episode, Veronika Carruthers, Lecturer in Victimology & Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, and Ignacio Labayen de Inza, CEO of the charity, Controlling Chemsex, help us explore what Chemsex is, the harms it potentially causes to individuals, and what can be done to keep people safe.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.


USEFUL LINKS


Controlling Chemsex:


https://controllingchemsex.com/


Let’s Talk About It: Chemsex Support:


https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/directory-of-services/chemsex-support/


Veronika Carruthers bio:


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/roni-carruthersova


New chemsex study seeks participants:


https://www.gscene.com/news/new-chemsex-study-seeks-participants/


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]]> From Shelf to the Global South – why our plastic ends up in low-income countries From Shelf to the Global South – why our plastic ends up in low-income countries Thu, 10 Aug 2023 01:00:30 GMT 38:13 64d290b82493130011b40aac false https://port.ac.uk/research 64d290b82493130011b40aac 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c from-shelf-to-the-global-south-why-our-plastic-ends-up-in-lo Special 100th episode edition full 12 1 Life Solved is back for its 12th series – and its 100th episode!


As a special anniversary episode, we invited Chief Presenter at the BBC News Channel, Maryam Moshiri, to host a round-table discussion, exploring why our plastic waste in the Global North often ends up in low-income countries – and the efforts that retailers and governments are making to reduce plastics on the shelves to create a more sustainable future.


The panellists met at the Royal Institute of British Architects in central London and included Esrat Karim, Director and Founder of the Amal Foundation;  Kené Umeasiegbu, Responsible Sourcing Director at Tesco; Dr Cressida Bowyer, Deputy Lead for the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative; and Dr Marcus Gover, Director of the No Plastic Waste Initiative, the Minderoo Foundation.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.



USEFUL LINKS


The plastic waste ‘loophole’:


https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/12/loophole-will-let-uk-continue-to-ship-plastic-waste-to-poorer-countries


The world’s poorest at higher risk from floods:


https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/24/plastic-waste-puts-millions-of-worlds-poorest-at-higher-risk-from-floods


The Amal Foundation: www.amal.org.uk


Packaging & Plastics at Tesco: https://www.tescoplc.com/sustainability/planet/packaging-and-plastic


The No Plastic Waste Initiative (Minderoo Foundation): https://www.minderoo.org/


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


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]]> Life Solved is back for its 12th series – and its 100th episode!


As a special anniversary episode, we invited Chief Presenter at the BBC News Channel, Maryam Moshiri, to host a round-table discussion, exploring why our plastic waste in the Global North often ends up in low-income countries – and the efforts that retailers and governments are making to reduce plastics on the shelves to create a more sustainable future.


The panellists met at the Royal Institute of British Architects in central London and included Esrat Karim, Director and Founder of the Amal Foundation;  Kené Umeasiegbu, Responsible Sourcing Director at Tesco; Dr Cressida Bowyer, Deputy Lead for the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative; and Dr Marcus Gover, Director of the No Plastic Waste Initiative, the Minderoo Foundation.


We’d love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.



USEFUL LINKS


The plastic waste ‘loophole’:


https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/12/loophole-will-let-uk-continue-to-ship-plastic-waste-to-poorer-countries


The world’s poorest at higher risk from floods:


https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/24/plastic-waste-puts-millions-of-worlds-poorest-at-higher-risk-from-floods


The Amal Foundation: www.amal.org.uk


Packaging & Plastics at Tesco: https://www.tescoplc.com/sustainability/planet/packaging-and-plastic


The No Plastic Waste Initiative (Minderoo Foundation): https://www.minderoo.org/


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


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]]> Life Solved is back for its 100th episode! Life Solved is back for its 100th episode! Thu, 03 Aug 2023 01:00:44 GMT 0:39 64ca08cdd6095c001199cd02 false https://port.ac.uk/research 64ca08cdd6095c001199cd02 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c life-solved-is-back-for-its-100th-episode Season 12 starts on Thursday 10th August trailer 12 Life Solved is back for its 12th series and its 100th episode!

 

‘From Shelf to Global South’ lands on Thursday 10th August and is a special panel discussion, recorded at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects and hosted by Chief Presenter at the BBC News Channel, Maryam Moshiri.

 

You’ll hear experts from the University, the retail sector and charity, exploring why our plastic waste in the Global North often ends up in low-income countries - and the efforts that retailers are making to reduce plastics on the shelves, and create a more sustainable future.

 

Make sure you like and follow Life Solved so you don’t miss an episode. Alongside our special launch programme, we’ll be exploring everything from batteries to CSI and Chat GPT in the coming weeks.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> Life Solved is back for its 12th series and its 100th episode!

 

‘From Shelf to Global South’ lands on Thursday 10th August and is a special panel discussion, recorded at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects and hosted by Chief Presenter at the BBC News Channel, Maryam Moshiri.

 

You’ll hear experts from the University, the retail sector and charity, exploring why our plastic waste in the Global North often ends up in low-income countries - and the efforts that retailers are making to reduce plastics on the shelves, and create a more sustainable future.

 

Make sure you like and follow Life Solved so you don’t miss an episode. Alongside our special launch programme, we’ll be exploring everything from batteries to CSI and Chat GPT in the coming weeks.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> INC-2: How close are we to a global plastics treaty? Ft Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March INC-2: How close are we to a global plastics treaty? Ft Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:00:00 GMT 19:13 6481122b18995900118b3aac false https://port.ac.uk/research 6481122b18995900118b3aac 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c inc-2-how-close-are-we-to-a-global-plastics-treaty-ft-profes Unpacking the plastic policy road map full 11 8 How close are we to seeing a global plastics treaty?


Last week countries gathered for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to bring them a step closer to signing a legally-binding agreement to end plastic pollution.


Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre were at INC-2 in Paris, presenting the centre’s findings and research.


Today’s Life Solved episode will unpack what was agreed, look at the roadmap ahead, and give an insight into the upcoming PlasticsFuture 2023 conference.


USEFUL LINKS


INC-2: https://www.unep.org/events/conference/second-session-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-develop-international


Professor Steve Fletcher: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher


Antaya March:

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/antaya-march


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference:

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023/plasticsfuture-2023-conference-programme


Global Plastics Police Centre:

https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/


DEFRA: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs


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]]> How close are we to seeing a global plastics treaty?


Last week countries gathered for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to bring them a step closer to signing a legally-binding agreement to end plastic pollution.


Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre were at INC-2 in Paris, presenting the centre’s findings and research.


Today’s Life Solved episode will unpack what was agreed, look at the roadmap ahead, and give an insight into the upcoming PlasticsFuture 2023 conference.


USEFUL LINKS


INC-2: https://www.unep.org/events/conference/second-session-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-develop-international


Professor Steve Fletcher: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher


Antaya March:

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/antaya-march


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference:

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023/plasticsfuture-2023-conference-programme


Global Plastics Police Centre:

https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/


DEFRA: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs


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]]> Why enzymes are the latest fashion in the fight against plastic waste in our clothes ft Dr Victoria Bemmer and Noorin Khamisani Why enzymes are the latest fashion in the fight against plastic waste in our clothes ft Dr Victoria Bemmer and Noorin Khamisani Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:53 GMT 13:12 6477caeba0b2e30011d7c1de false https://port.ac.uk/research 6477caeba0b2e30011d7c1de 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c why-enzymes-are-the-latest-fashion-in-the-fight-against-plas full 11 7 Despite what Barbie says, life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.


This week’s Life Solved looks at the plastics in our clothes, and how proteins which speed up chemical reactions are the latest trend in the fight against synthetic waste.


John Worsey is joined by Dr Victoria Bemmer, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, and Noorin Khamisani, Senior Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles and sustainable designer.


Together they explore the benefits – and the downsides - of using synthetic materials in our clothes. You’ll also hear about exciting research taking place at the University that could be a game-changer in the way the world recycles plastics.



USEFUL LINKS


Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-enzyme-innovation


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to be deployed to combat waste polyester clothing: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/plastic-eating-enzymes-to-be-deployed-to-combat-waste-polyester-clothing


Plastics Future 2023 Conference: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023


Dr Victoria Bemmer: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/victoria-bemmer


Noorin Khamisani: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/noorin-khamisani


Outsider: https://www.outsiderfashion.com/pages/designer-biography


Plastic Loop - Veolia (Veolia Huafei developed a high-end recycling process to produce fibre filaments from bottles): https://www.plastiloop.veolia.com/our-media/success-stories/new-paradigm-recycling-empty-bottle-becomes-new-dress#:~:text=Partnering%20with%20Danone%20and%20Decathlon,wear%20t%2Dshirts%20and%20backpacks

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]]> Despite what Barbie says, life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.


This week’s Life Solved looks at the plastics in our clothes, and how proteins which speed up chemical reactions are the latest trend in the fight against synthetic waste.


John Worsey is joined by Dr Victoria Bemmer, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, and Noorin Khamisani, Senior Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles and sustainable designer.


Together they explore the benefits – and the downsides - of using synthetic materials in our clothes. You’ll also hear about exciting research taking place at the University that could be a game-changer in the way the world recycles plastics.



USEFUL LINKS


Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-enzyme-innovation


Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues


‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to be deployed to combat waste polyester clothing: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/plastic-eating-enzymes-to-be-deployed-to-combat-waste-polyester-clothing


Plastics Future 2023 Conference: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023


Dr Victoria Bemmer: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/victoria-bemmer


Noorin Khamisani: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/noorin-khamisani


Outsider: https://www.outsiderfashion.com/pages/designer-biography


Plastic Loop - Veolia (Veolia Huafei developed a high-end recycling process to produce fibre filaments from bottles): https://www.plastiloop.veolia.com/our-media/success-stories/new-paradigm-recycling-empty-bottle-becomes-new-dress#:~:text=Partnering%20with%20Danone%20and%20Decathlon,wear%20t%2Dshirts%20and%20backpacks

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]]> Who polices the police? Ft Dr John Fox Who polices the police? Ft Dr John Fox Thu, 25 May 2023 01:00:23 GMT 20:17 646e0a6dfd072e0011fae847 false https://port.ac.uk/research 646e0a6dfd072e0011fae847 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c who-polices-the-police-ft-dr-john-fox Vetting the behaviour and attitudes of new Police recruits full 11 6 There’s no doubt that public confidence in UK police has been damaged recently, quite often through news stories about London’s Metropolitan force.


This time our host Robyn Montague chats to Dr John Fox, former Senior Police Detective turned academic, about the authority of the Police service and the behaviour and attitudes of their officers.


Despite an overhaul, background checks for new police recruits have some way to go. This month, His Majesty's Inspector Of Constabulary, said that processes were inadequate in 13 of the vetting cases looked at.


So, what improvements to recruiting can still be made – and what is being done to ensure existing employees are being vetted on an ongoing basis?



USEFUL LINKS


Dr John Fox:

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-fox


College of Policing:

https://www.college.police.uk/


Metropolitan Police Force:

https://www.met.police.uk/


Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC):

http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/


Sarah Everard case: 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c8657zxk82wt


Operation Hotton IOPC learning report:

https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Operation%20Hotton%20Learning%20report%20-%20January%202022.pdf


Hillsborough disaster:

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/hillsborough


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/


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]]> There’s no doubt that public confidence in UK police has been damaged recently, quite often through news stories about London’s Metropolitan force.


This time our host Robyn Montague chats to Dr John Fox, former Senior Police Detective turned academic, about the authority of the Police service and the behaviour and attitudes of their officers.


Despite an overhaul, background checks for new police recruits have some way to go. This month, His Majesty's Inspector Of Constabulary, said that processes were inadequate in 13 of the vetting cases looked at.


So, what improvements to recruiting can still be made – and what is being done to ensure existing employees are being vetted on an ongoing basis?



USEFUL LINKS


Dr John Fox:

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-fox


College of Policing:

https://www.college.police.uk/


Metropolitan Police Force:

https://www.met.police.uk/


Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC):

http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/


Sarah Everard case: 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c8657zxk82wt


Operation Hotton IOPC learning report:

https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Operation%20Hotton%20Learning%20report%20-%20January%202022.pdf


Hillsborough disaster:

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/hillsborough


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/


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]]> Can true crime be ethical? Ft Dr Megan Hoffman and Dr Simon Hobbs Can true crime be ethical? Ft Dr Megan Hoffman and Dr Simon Hobbs Thu, 18 May 2023 01:00:20 GMT 15:51 6464c3fff5843900118b9ff2 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6464c3fff5843900118b9ff2 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c can-true-crime-be-ethical-ft-dr-megan-hoffman-and-dr-simon-h True Crime online - from Tik Tok to Podcasts full 11 5 The case of Nicola Bulley, who went missing in a rural English village in January 2023, highlighted the concerns that many people have over true crime coverage, unregulated on the internet. 


But true crime amateurs and ‘armchair detectives’ have been known to solve crimes and create awareness; often using unique methods.


For this episode, Robyn Montague is joined by Dr Megan Hoffman and Dr Simon Hobbs from the School of Art, Design & Performance at the University of Portsmouth to explore the possibilities and the pitfalls of true crime coverage in the 21st century.


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Simon Hobbs: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-hobbs


Nicola Bulley death: man arrested over alleged malicious communications: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/08/man-arrested-malicious-communications-nicola-bulley-death


Gabby Petito: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gabby-petito-timeline-brian-laundrie-b1942190.html


The Survivors Guide to True Crime: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPfiuzmmkdg1J6jYyX-O6A


Sarah Turney: https://twitter.com/SarahETurney?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> The case of Nicola Bulley, who went missing in a rural English village in January 2023, highlighted the concerns that many people have over true crime coverage, unregulated on the internet. 


But true crime amateurs and ‘armchair detectives’ have been known to solve crimes and create awareness; often using unique methods.


For this episode, Robyn Montague is joined by Dr Megan Hoffman and Dr Simon Hobbs from the School of Art, Design & Performance at the University of Portsmouth to explore the possibilities and the pitfalls of true crime coverage in the 21st century.


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Simon Hobbs: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-hobbs


Nicola Bulley death: man arrested over alleged malicious communications: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/08/man-arrested-malicious-communications-nicola-bulley-death


Gabby Petito: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gabby-petito-timeline-brian-laundrie-b1942190.html


The Survivors Guide to True Crime: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPfiuzmmkdg1J6jYyX-O6A


Sarah Turney: https://twitter.com/SarahETurney?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> How to survive a zombie apocalypse ft. Dr John Leach, Dr Sarita Robinson and Dr Matthew Higgins How to survive a zombie apocalypse ft. Dr John Leach, Dr Sarita Robinson and Dr Matthew Higgins Thu, 11 May 2023 01:00:08 GMT 19:02 645c234a269869001198fdb9 false https://port.ac.uk/research 645c234a269869001198fdb9 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-to-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse-featuring-dr-john-leach-d What your reaction means in the real world full 11 4 To mark Zombie Awareness month and off the back of the success of ‘The Last of Us’ TV series, it felt fitting to dedicate this episode to the undead themselves.


Three experts join Robyn Montague for a round-table discussion on how to survive a zombie apocalypse (according to science).


Dr Sarita Robinson is an expert in disaster and emergency psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, Dr John Leach is a survival expert and visiting research psychologist at the University of Portsmouth, and Dr Matthew Higgins is a Lecturer from the School of Creative Technologies, who’s also a big fan of zombie pop culture! 


They reveal how your reaction to a fictional apocalypse could well inform how you’d behave in a real-world scenario.



USEFUL LINKS


Dr John Leach: https://globalbushcraftsymposium2022.com/speakers/john-leach/


Give-up-itis: when people just give up and die: https://theconversation.com/give-up-itis-when-people-just-give-up-and-die-103727


Dr Sarita Robinson: 

https://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/sarita-robinson 


Metro article on Dr Robinson: https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/25/woman-who-predicted-the-pandemic-now-preparing-for-meteorites-and-solar-pulses-13691076/


Matthew Higgins: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-higgins


The Last of Us: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> To mark Zombie Awareness month and off the back of the success of ‘The Last of Us’ TV series, it felt fitting to dedicate this episode to the undead themselves.


Three experts join Robyn Montague for a round-table discussion on how to survive a zombie apocalypse (according to science).


Dr Sarita Robinson is an expert in disaster and emergency psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, Dr John Leach is a survival expert and visiting research psychologist at the University of Portsmouth, and Dr Matthew Higgins is a Lecturer from the School of Creative Technologies, who’s also a big fan of zombie pop culture! 


They reveal how your reaction to a fictional apocalypse could well inform how you’d behave in a real-world scenario.



USEFUL LINKS


Dr John Leach: https://globalbushcraftsymposium2022.com/speakers/john-leach/


Give-up-itis: when people just give up and die: https://theconversation.com/give-up-itis-when-people-just-give-up-and-die-103727


Dr Sarita Robinson: 

https://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/sarita-robinson 


Metro article on Dr Robinson: https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/25/woman-who-predicted-the-pandemic-now-preparing-for-meteorites-and-solar-pulses-13691076/


Matthew Higgins: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-higgins


The Last of Us: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/


University of Portsmouth research: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/

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]]> <![CDATA[Ice Ivory - The Mammoth Crime You Should Know About ft. Dr. Caroline Cox & Dr. Luke Hauser]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT 20:20 6452d893e2c2230011d9e5ba false https://port.ac.uk/research 6452d893e2c2230011d9e5ba 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c ice-ivory-the-mammoth-crime-you-should-know-about-ft-dr-caro How Mammoth ivory is filling the gap left by the elephant tusk trade full 11 3 In this episode of Life Solved, we explore the little-known ‘Ice Ivory’ market. Hear Dr. Caroline Cox, Senior Lecturer at Portsmouth Law School and Dr Luke Hauser, a Researcher at the University of Portsmouth, describe how mammoth ivory is being sold, in place of elephant ivory; often illegally.


You’ll hear why the trade in mammoth ivory - surprisingly - isn’t necessarily unlawful, but that the approach to digging it out of the Siberian permafrost can be. Plus, the long-term environmental damage that comes from digging up the ancient beasts, and how this could affect our present-day elephant population.


The conversation covers law, ethics, poverty, trade and the environment - with some surprises along the way - and we discover why Luke might be the world’s first ‘geo-criminologist’.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 



USEFUL LINKS


Dr Caroline Cox

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/caroline-cox


Dr Luke Hauser: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luke-Hauser


Caroline’s work on Ivory Trade legislation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jBc31v0If8&list=PLNBoG5RueAf_kumrlSApeiWBpkO7OS6d9


The Ivory Project: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/the-ivory-project


The Ivory Act 2018: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ivory-act-2018-enforcement-and-civil-sanctions/ivory-act-2018-enforcement-and-civil-sanctions


Ancient beasts unearthed in Siberia’s rush for mammoth ice-ivory

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/ancient-beasts-unearthed-in-siberia-s-rush-for-mammoth-ice-ivory-1.4691671


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]]> In this episode of Life Solved, we explore the little-known ‘Ice Ivory’ market. Hear Dr. Caroline Cox, Senior Lecturer at Portsmouth Law School and Dr Luke Hauser, a Researcher at the University of Portsmouth, describe how mammoth ivory is being sold, in place of elephant ivory; often illegally.


You’ll hear why the trade in mammoth ivory - surprisingly - isn’t necessarily unlawful, but that the approach to digging it out of the Siberian permafrost can be. Plus, the long-term environmental damage that comes from digging up the ancient beasts, and how this could affect our present-day elephant population.


The conversation covers law, ethics, poverty, trade and the environment - with some surprises along the way - and we discover why Luke might be the world’s first ‘geo-criminologist’.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 



USEFUL LINKS


Dr Caroline Cox

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/caroline-cox


Dr Luke Hauser: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luke-Hauser


Caroline’s work on Ivory Trade legislation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jBc31v0If8&list=PLNBoG5RueAf_kumrlSApeiWBpkO7OS6d9


The Ivory Project: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/the-ivory-project


The Ivory Act 2018: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ivory-act-2018-enforcement-and-civil-sanctions/ivory-act-2018-enforcement-and-civil-sanctions


Ancient beasts unearthed in Siberia’s rush for mammoth ice-ivory

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/ancient-beasts-unearthed-in-siberia-s-rush-for-mammoth-ice-ivory-1.4691671


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]]> Jazz - the original music rulebreaker ft. George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre Jazz - the original music rulebreaker ft. George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:00 GMT 19:30 6449b4eae02da800115d0cf4 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6449b4eae02da800115d0cf4 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c jazz-the-original-music-rulebreaker-ft-george-burrows-profes How a swing band leader moved to his own rhythm, decades before the 1960s pop revolution full 11 2 International Jazz Day takes place on Sunday (30 April), and in this episode of Life Solved Robyn Montague speaks with George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre at the University of Portsmouth, about a band leader who moved to his own rhythm, decades before the 1960s pop revolution.


Find out more about how the swing band, ‘Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy’, helped place popular music at the centre of cultural change in the 1920s and 1930s, and how echoes of early 20th century jazz continues to influence 21st century music. Addressing race, gender and even the development of technology, Kirk’s band created a style that attracted white and black audiences in equal measure.


George also introduces us to Mary Lou Williams, one of the early band members, who went on to be a jazz superstar in her own right - contrary to the male-dominated jazz industry of the time.


And if you’re not familiar with jazz music, hear some of the artists discussed, using the links below.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


USEFUL LINKS


George Burrows

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/george-burrows


The Recordings of Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recordings-Clouds-Oxford-Studies-Recorded-ebook/dp/B07QNLH12T/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1682504796&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Burrows&s=digital-text&sr=1-1


Musical Theatre and all that jazz

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/musical-theatre-and-all-that-jazz


Andy Kirk

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3KnwpL


Mary Lou Williams

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3HR2KF


The Bad Plus

https://www.thebadplus.com/


James Mainwaring/ Roller Trio

https://rollertrio.bandcamp.com/album/new-devices


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]]> International Jazz Day takes place on Sunday (30 April), and in this episode of Life Solved Robyn Montague speaks with George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre at the University of Portsmouth, about a band leader who moved to his own rhythm, decades before the 1960s pop revolution.


Find out more about how the swing band, ‘Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy’, helped place popular music at the centre of cultural change in the 1920s and 1930s, and how echoes of early 20th century jazz continues to influence 21st century music. Addressing race, gender and even the development of technology, Kirk’s band created a style that attracted white and black audiences in equal measure.


George also introduces us to Mary Lou Williams, one of the early band members, who went on to be a jazz superstar in her own right - contrary to the male-dominated jazz industry of the time.


And if you’re not familiar with jazz music, hear some of the artists discussed, using the links below.


You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


USEFUL LINKS


George Burrows

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/george-burrows


The Recordings of Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recordings-Clouds-Oxford-Studies-Recorded-ebook/dp/B07QNLH12T/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1682504796&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Burrows&s=digital-text&sr=1-1


Musical Theatre and all that jazz

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/musical-theatre-and-all-that-jazz


Andy Kirk

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3KnwpL


Mary Lou Williams

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3HR2KF


The Bad Plus

https://www.thebadplus.com/


James Mainwaring/ Roller Trio

https://rollertrio.bandcamp.com/album/new-devices


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]]> <![CDATA[It’s not all Musk – learning from space's epic fails ft. Dr Jen Gupta, Dr Lucy King & Dr Chris Pattison]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:00:03 GMT 16:52 64405f1d34dc2b00112a2502 false https://port.ac.uk/research 64405f1d34dc2b00112a2502 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c its-not-all-musk-what-we-can-learn-from-spaces-epic-fails full 11 1 Life Solved is back for its 11th series – and as it’s International Dark Skies Week in this first episode, John Worsey speaks with Dr Jen Gupta, Dr Lucy King & Dr Chris Pattison from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth.


They explore some of the biggest mistakes made in space research. From Apollo 13 to Elon Musk, when things go wrong it’s often headline news. But what if those ‘fails’ are exactly what’s needed to progress?

They also give an insight into how the University is fast becoming a leading partner in today’s UK space development, as part of PRISM - the Portsmouth Research Institute for Space Missions. In this episode, you’ll hear how success and failure continues to inform space research both globally, and right here in the south of England.


Finally, Lucy, Chris and Jen explain the exciting discoveries already being made by the JWST space telescope - and how space research helps with the day-to-day technology we use down here on earth!

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


USEFUL LINKS

Dr Jen Gupta

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jen-gupta


Dr Christopher Pattison

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/christopher-pattison


Space Research At The University Of Portsmouth

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/space


PRISM

https://www.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2022-11/Portsmouth%20Space%20Brochure.pdf


JWST telescope detects dust storm on distant world

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65040983.amp


Chris Pattison Cosmo YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisPattisonCosmo

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]]> Life Solved is back for its 11th series – and as it’s International Dark Skies Week in this first episode, John Worsey speaks with Dr Jen Gupta, Dr Lucy King & Dr Chris Pattison from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth.


They explore some of the biggest mistakes made in space research. From Apollo 13 to Elon Musk, when things go wrong it’s often headline news. But what if those ‘fails’ are exactly what’s needed to progress?

They also give an insight into how the University is fast becoming a leading partner in today’s UK space development, as part of PRISM - the Portsmouth Research Institute for Space Missions. In this episode, you’ll hear how success and failure continues to inform space research both globally, and right here in the south of England.


Finally, Lucy, Chris and Jen explain the exciting discoveries already being made by the JWST space telescope - and how space research helps with the day-to-day technology we use down here on earth!

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ 


USEFUL LINKS

Dr Jen Gupta

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jen-gupta


Dr Christopher Pattison

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/christopher-pattison


Space Research At The University Of Portsmouth

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/space


PRISM

https://www.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2022-11/Portsmouth%20Space%20Brochure.pdf


JWST telescope detects dust storm on distant world

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65040983.amp


Chris Pattison Cosmo YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisPattisonCosmo

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]]> Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:00:02 GMT 14:44 63cf92398cfb500010d157dc false https://port.ac.uk/research 63cf92398cfb500010d157dc 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c using-robotics-to-support-physical-recovery-ft-amy-wright Exploring cutting edge research used to help stroke patients full 10 11 Stroke patients have been benefiting from recuperation thanks to cutting-edge research in robotics and biomechanics.

 

In this episode of Life Solved we meet Amy Wright, who takes us through how biomechanical data informs artificial intelligence and robotics to help people recover the use of their limbs.

 

Amy explains how far rehab has come in just 20 years, thanks to motion capture techniques like those used in the entertainment industry. That means that in spite of an increasing number of stroke survivors, the options available to them to rehabilitate are expanding too.

 

There are loads of benefits to this, including decreased strain on health services, complementing traditional physiotherapy and greater autonomy for patients to go at their own pace.

 

In addition, the University of Portsmouth is collaborating with the University of Winchester and Hobbs Rehabilitation on the development of bionic limbs.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Amy Wright is Senior Lecturer at the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science @amywright_92

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/amy-wright

 

How a bionic leg can help increase mobility in stroke patients

 

https://www.newson6.com/story/6377d5be674d0a08f035901e/bionic-leg-technology-helps-increase-mobility-in-stroke-patients

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/effect-of-combined-home-based-overground-robotic-assisted-gait-tr

 

How gait analysis data can help with physiotherapy

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/reliability-of-a-trunk-mounted-accelerometer-when-determining-gai

 

What is physiotherapy like after a stroke

https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/physiotherapy-after-stroke

just double checking the US spelling is preferred?

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]]> Stroke patients have been benefiting from recuperation thanks to cutting-edge research in robotics and biomechanics.

 

In this episode of Life Solved we meet Amy Wright, who takes us through how biomechanical data informs artificial intelligence and robotics to help people recover the use of their limbs.

 

Amy explains how far rehab has come in just 20 years, thanks to motion capture techniques like those used in the entertainment industry. That means that in spite of an increasing number of stroke survivors, the options available to them to rehabilitate are expanding too.

 

There are loads of benefits to this, including decreased strain on health services, complementing traditional physiotherapy and greater autonomy for patients to go at their own pace.

 

In addition, the University of Portsmouth is collaborating with the University of Winchester and Hobbs Rehabilitation on the development of bionic limbs.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Amy Wright is Senior Lecturer at the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science @amywright_92

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/amy-wright

 

How a bionic leg can help increase mobility in stroke patients

 

https://www.newson6.com/story/6377d5be674d0a08f035901e/bionic-leg-technology-helps-increase-mobility-in-stroke-patients

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/effect-of-combined-home-based-overground-robotic-assisted-gait-tr

 

How gait analysis data can help with physiotherapy

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/reliability-of-a-trunk-mounted-accelerometer-when-determining-gai

 

What is physiotherapy like after a stroke

https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/physiotherapy-after-stroke

just double checking the US spelling is preferred?

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]]> <![CDATA[Tackling Racial & Gender Inequality in TV and Film ft. Professor Deborah Shaw]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:00:00 GMT 17:14 63cf8fd23effa10011bddbfb false https://port.ac.uk/research 63cf8fd23effa10011bddbfb 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c tackling-racial-gender-inequality-in-tv-and-film-ft-professo The road to equal representation at the Oscars and beyond full 10 10 Professor Deborah Shaw says the film and TV industry is falling short of being inclusive, and that’s reflected in ceremonies like the Oscars, which takes place next week.

 

In this episode of the Life Solved podcast, she explores how the route to equality lies in representation both on screen and off. She shares insights from her research into Latin American and Spanish film as well as gender and sexuality in cinema.

 

Deborah also touches on how social media can highlight issues, advocate for change and unite communities, and the movement to ‘de-westernise’ film and present different cultures and lifestyles to viewers.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Professor Deborah Shaw @devorahshawa

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-shaw

 

A history of inequality at the Oscars

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/movies/oscarssowhite-history.html

 

MeToo

https://metoomvmt.org

 

Expanding the borders of Transnational Cinema

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/transnational-screens-expanding-the-borders-of-transnational-cine

 

Check out Deborah’s Book

https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719097591/the-three-amigos/

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]]> Professor Deborah Shaw says the film and TV industry is falling short of being inclusive, and that’s reflected in ceremonies like the Oscars, which takes place next week.

 

In this episode of the Life Solved podcast, she explores how the route to equality lies in representation both on screen and off. She shares insights from her research into Latin American and Spanish film as well as gender and sexuality in cinema.

 

Deborah also touches on how social media can highlight issues, advocate for change and unite communities, and the movement to ‘de-westernise’ film and present different cultures and lifestyles to viewers.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Professor Deborah Shaw @devorahshawa

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-shaw

 

A history of inequality at the Oscars

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/movies/oscarssowhite-history.html

 

MeToo

https://metoomvmt.org

 

Expanding the borders of Transnational Cinema

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/transnational-screens-expanding-the-borders-of-transnational-cine

 

Check out Deborah’s Book

https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719097591/the-three-amigos/

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]]> How Fashion and the Internet are Changing the Status of Women in Iran ft. Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari How Fashion and the Internet are Changing the Status of Women in Iran ft. Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:00:32 GMT 17:38 63f2912189ef5c0011816c14 false https://port.ac.uk/research 63f2912189ef5c0011816c14 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-fashion-and-the-internet-are-changing-the-status-of-wome Dress codes and shopping choices that allow women to subtly subvert state oppression full 10 9 As Iran experiences a period of heightened unrest, the conflict between civil rights and an authoritarian state continues to play out in public and private life.

 

Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari is a specialist in marketing, and in this episode of Life Solved she explores how dress codes and shopping choices are allowing women to subtly subvert state oppression through clothing and consumer choices in Iran.

 

She explains how Iran’s history has previously navigated these tensions and how social media and access to an online worldwide community are encouraging young women to question authority and share a window on women’s rights with the wider world.

 

You can find out more about Mahsa’s research and other work at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mahsa-ghaffari

 

Exploiting institutional plasticity in Iranian advertising

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/cracking-the-box-or-stretching-its-walls-exploiting-institutional

 

Follow the latest news on Iranian protests

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cw97d85vjzmt

 

The death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-62930425

 

Who are Iran’s Morality Police?

https://theconversation.com/who-are-irans-morality-police-a-scholar-of-the-middle-east-explains-their-history-196023

 

https://time.com/6238973/iran-morality-police-abolish-masha-amini-protests/

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]]> As Iran experiences a period of heightened unrest, the conflict between civil rights and an authoritarian state continues to play out in public and private life.

 

Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari is a specialist in marketing, and in this episode of Life Solved she explores how dress codes and shopping choices are allowing women to subtly subvert state oppression through clothing and consumer choices in Iran.

 

She explains how Iran’s history has previously navigated these tensions and how social media and access to an online worldwide community are encouraging young women to question authority and share a window on women’s rights with the wider world.

 

You can find out more about Mahsa’s research and other work at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr. Mahsa Ghaffari

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mahsa-ghaffari

 

Exploiting institutional plasticity in Iranian advertising

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/cracking-the-box-or-stretching-its-walls-exploiting-institutional

 

Follow the latest news on Iranian protests

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cw97d85vjzmt

 

The death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-62930425

 

Who are Iran’s Morality Police?

https://theconversation.com/who-are-irans-morality-police-a-scholar-of-the-middle-east-explains-their-history-196023

 

https://time.com/6238973/iran-morality-police-abolish-masha-amini-protests/

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]]> Fraud Falling Under the Radar ft. Professor Mark Button Fraud Falling Under the Radar ft. Professor Mark Button Thu, 23 Feb 2023 02:00:21 GMT 27:41 63b7f53acddc410011dba49d false https://port.ac.uk/research 63b7f53acddc410011dba49d 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c fraud-falling-under-the-radar-ft-professor-mark-button Why is fraud the most common crime in England and Wales and what can we do about it? full 10 8 One of the UK’s most commonly faced crimes is now fraud and it’s costing us billions of pounds. From text scams to fake websites and identity theft using deepfake technology, this kind of crime takes many forms and crosses national borders so policing it can be a challenge.


But before you give up using the internet altogether, have a listen to this episode with Professor Mark Button, who shares his tips for staying safe online, and the scams he thinks we need to be mindful of in the future.


Mark also explains how something called the dark web is enabling fraud, and what the impact of increased scams have been upon individuals, whilst discussing the laws and regulation around cybercrime internationally. 


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Professor Mark Button

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mark-button


The Centre for Counter-Fraud Studies

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-counter-fraud-studies


Cybercrime and Fraud on the increase

https://www.smf.co.uk/commentary_podcasts/fraud-is-britains-dominant-crime/

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/fraud-and-economic-crime

https://www.experian.co.uk/blogs/latest-thinking/fraud-prevention/cybercrime-fraud-most-common-crime-uk/


What is the Dark Web?

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-the-dark-web/


Scam Adviser helps you check websites for scams

https://www.scamadviser.com


Report Fraud to Action Fraud

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk



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]]> One of the UK’s most commonly faced crimes is now fraud and it’s costing us billions of pounds. From text scams to fake websites and identity theft using deepfake technology, this kind of crime takes many forms and crosses national borders so policing it can be a challenge.


But before you give up using the internet altogether, have a listen to this episode with Professor Mark Button, who shares his tips for staying safe online, and the scams he thinks we need to be mindful of in the future.


Mark also explains how something called the dark web is enabling fraud, and what the impact of increased scams have been upon individuals, whilst discussing the laws and regulation around cybercrime internationally. 


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Professor Mark Button

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mark-button


The Centre for Counter-Fraud Studies

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-counter-fraud-studies


Cybercrime and Fraud on the increase

https://www.smf.co.uk/commentary_podcasts/fraud-is-britains-dominant-crime/

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/fraud-and-economic-crime

https://www.experian.co.uk/blogs/latest-thinking/fraud-prevention/cybercrime-fraud-most-common-crime-uk/


What is the Dark Web?

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-the-dark-web/


Scam Adviser helps you check websites for scams

https://www.scamadviser.com


Report Fraud to Action Fraud

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk



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]]> The Evolution of Cybersexualities ft. Dr Trudy Barber The Evolution of Cybersexualities ft. Dr Trudy Barber Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:00:33 GMT 19:15 63cf8e6e88b9ed0010f681fd true https://port.ac.uk/research 63cf8e6e88b9ed0010f681fd 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-evolution-of-cybersexualities-ft-dr-trudy-barber Intimacy and sex in cyberspace full 10 7 What do intimacy and sex look like in cyberspace, and how will this inform relationships of the future?

 

Thanks to technology, humans have more ways to engage intimately with each other and themselves in cyberspace.

 

The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Trudy Barber has been exploring how the body can become ‘multi-mediated’ with technology and virtual reality since her 1980s art student days. In this episode she explains how the digital age is evolving sexual identity and community.

 

She also looks at how the socio-political context of sexuality has played a role in how technology is received and where it is used, as well as some of our underlying fears and reservations. So are we about to be taken over by an army of sex robots? Trudy helps clear up a few myths.

 

Please note this episode contains adult subject matter which some listeners may be sensitive to.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Trudy Barber @trudybarber

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/trudy-barber

 

Will sexual experiences in technology influence how we interact with and love others?

https://www.maize.io/news/vr-technology-sex/

 

Trudy’s Art

http://trudybarberarts.blogspot.com/p/about.html

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]]> What do intimacy and sex look like in cyberspace, and how will this inform relationships of the future?

 

Thanks to technology, humans have more ways to engage intimately with each other and themselves in cyberspace.

 

The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Trudy Barber has been exploring how the body can become ‘multi-mediated’ with technology and virtual reality since her 1980s art student days. In this episode she explains how the digital age is evolving sexual identity and community.

 

She also looks at how the socio-political context of sexuality has played a role in how technology is received and where it is used, as well as some of our underlying fears and reservations. So are we about to be taken over by an army of sex robots? Trudy helps clear up a few myths.

 

Please note this episode contains adult subject matter which some listeners may be sensitive to.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Trudy Barber @trudybarber

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/trudy-barber

 

Will sexual experiences in technology influence how we interact with and love others?

https://www.maize.io/news/vr-technology-sex/

 

Trudy’s Art

http://trudybarberarts.blogspot.com/p/about.html

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]]> Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Crime Prevention ft. Matthew Talbot Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Crime Prevention ft. Matthew Talbot Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:00:21 GMT 17:15 63cf8d103effa10011bd649c false https://port.ac.uk/research 63cf8d103effa10011bd649c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c leveraging-artificial-intelligence-for-crime-prevention-ft-m Reducing burglaries by understanding the decisions burglars make full 10 6 Why do burglars commit crimes and what kinds of decisions do they make when carrying out a crime? The answer could help us reduce the number of burglaries taking place.

 

More than 192,000 burglaries were reported between 2021 and 2022 across England and Wales. The impact upon victims goes beyond lost possessions and can have a longer-term impact on their sense of security in their own homes.

 

But Matthew Talbot thinks that some alterations in our behaviour, as well as embracing the tools of the digital age could be set to change that.

 

In this episode of Life Solved we find out how he’s bringing together forensics and psychology in the Virtual Burglary Project at the University of Portsmouth.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Matthew Talbot

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Talbot-2

 

The Virtual Burglary Project at the University of Portsmouth

https://csl.mpg.de/en/projects/virtual-burglary-project

 

Understanding Burglars in the Virtual Environment

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1745-9125.12210

 

https://networkinstitute.org/2020/12/07/helping-householders-to-better-understand-burglary-risks-using-vr/

 

Listen to the Life Solved episode with Matthew’s colleague Professor Claire Nee

 

https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/outsmartingcriminalswithvrft.professorclairenee

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]]> Why do burglars commit crimes and what kinds of decisions do they make when carrying out a crime? The answer could help us reduce the number of burglaries taking place.

 

More than 192,000 burglaries were reported between 2021 and 2022 across England and Wales. The impact upon victims goes beyond lost possessions and can have a longer-term impact on their sense of security in their own homes.

 

But Matthew Talbot thinks that some alterations in our behaviour, as well as embracing the tools of the digital age could be set to change that.

 

In this episode of Life Solved we find out how he’s bringing together forensics and psychology in the Virtual Burglary Project at the University of Portsmouth.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Matthew Talbot

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Talbot-2

 

The Virtual Burglary Project at the University of Portsmouth

https://csl.mpg.de/en/projects/virtual-burglary-project

 

Understanding Burglars in the Virtual Environment

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1745-9125.12210

 

https://networkinstitute.org/2020/12/07/helping-householders-to-better-understand-burglary-risks-using-vr/

 

Listen to the Life Solved episode with Matthew’s colleague Professor Claire Nee

 

https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/outsmartingcriminalswithvrft.professorclairenee

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]]> Virtual Reality Relics ft Dr Claire Bailey-Ross Virtual Reality Relics ft Dr Claire Bailey-Ross Thu, 02 Feb 2023 02:00:45 GMT 22:46 63cf8b8ae598f70011bc526c false https://port.ac.uk/research 63cf8b8ae598f70011bc526c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c virtual-reality-relics-ft-dr-claire-bailey-ross How can 21st Century technology enhance the way we engage with relics of the past? full 10 5 Dr Claire Bailey-Ross explains how virtual, augmented and extended reality techniques are enhancing our learning experiences in museums, galleries and online in this episode of Life Solved.

 

From virtually exploring the culture of UK cities to immersive experiences of wartime history and former nightclubs, the projects Claire works on in her digital heritage role are diverse!

 

She explains how colleagues at the Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality at the University of Portsmouth are helping make the stuff of history books new, current and exciting for new generations of learners.

 

Claire also thinks that technology will be key in securing the futures of museums and heritage institutions, so that they can continue to educate and engage people for years to come.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Claire-Bailey Ross @clairey_ross

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/claire-bailey-ross

 

The Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/ccixr

 

The LCT 7074 D Day Landing Craft Experience

https://theddaystory.com/plan-your-visit/what-to-see-at-the-d-day-story/d-day-landing-craft-tank-lct-7074/

 

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]]> Dr Claire Bailey-Ross explains how virtual, augmented and extended reality techniques are enhancing our learning experiences in museums, galleries and online in this episode of Life Solved.

 

From virtually exploring the culture of UK cities to immersive experiences of wartime history and former nightclubs, the projects Claire works on in her digital heritage role are diverse!

 

She explains how colleagues at the Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality at the University of Portsmouth are helping make the stuff of history books new, current and exciting for new generations of learners.

 

Claire also thinks that technology will be key in securing the futures of museums and heritage institutions, so that they can continue to educate and engage people for years to come.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Claire-Bailey Ross @clairey_ross

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/claire-bailey-ross

 

The Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/ccixr

 

The LCT 7074 D Day Landing Craft Experience

https://theddaystory.com/plan-your-visit/what-to-see-at-the-d-day-story/d-day-landing-craft-tank-lct-7074/

 

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]]> How to Solve the UK’s Water Crisis ft. Dr Peter Cruddas How to Solve the UK’s Water Crisis ft. Dr Peter Cruddas Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:00:51 GMT 17:32 63a596eb26cfdb0011d8bb25 false https://port.ac.uk/research 63a596eb26cfdb0011d8bb25 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-to-solve-the-uks-water-crisis-ft-dr-peter-cruddas Can technology secure our water supply in the face of climate change? full 10 4 From last summer’s hosepipe bans to burst pipes in winter and seasonal flooding, the UK’s water systems are far from predictable in the face of climate change and development. So what can research do to solve a growing crisis in the supply and management of water here?


Dr Peter Cruddas is a Senior Lecturer in Water Environmental Engineering at the University of Portsmouth. In this episode of Life Solved he discusses our aged infrastructure and what needs to be done in the face of droughts, drawing upon his past work in Africa and research into the water cycle and its ecology.


From technology to behavioural change, forecasting and modelling – find out what we can all do to safeguard a resilient and reliable water system for the future.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Peter Cruddas

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/peter-cruddas


Technology for water and wastewater in the circular economy

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/a-conceptual-framework-for-a-multi-criteria-decision-support-tool


The UK’s water crisis threat

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lack-of-water-presents-existential-threat-says-environment-agency-chief


https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/united-kingdom-water-crisis

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]]> From last summer’s hosepipe bans to burst pipes in winter and seasonal flooding, the UK’s water systems are far from predictable in the face of climate change and development. So what can research do to solve a growing crisis in the supply and management of water here?


Dr Peter Cruddas is a Senior Lecturer in Water Environmental Engineering at the University of Portsmouth. In this episode of Life Solved he discusses our aged infrastructure and what needs to be done in the face of droughts, drawing upon his past work in Africa and research into the water cycle and its ecology.


From technology to behavioural change, forecasting and modelling – find out what we can all do to safeguard a resilient and reliable water system for the future.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Peter Cruddas

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/peter-cruddas


Technology for water and wastewater in the circular economy

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/a-conceptual-framework-for-a-multi-criteria-decision-support-tool


The UK’s water crisis threat

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lack-of-water-presents-existential-threat-says-environment-agency-chief


https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/united-kingdom-water-crisis

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]]> Rise of the Film Franchise ft. Professor Lincoln Geraghty Rise of the Film Franchise ft. Professor Lincoln Geraghty Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:00:21 GMT 33:34 63a5d246e309260011975667 false https://port.ac.uk/research 63a5d246e309260011975667 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c rise-of-the-film-franchise-ft-professor-lincoln-geraghty Why the film franchise and fan is here to stay full 10 3 Escaping from reality with a favourite TV show, book or movie is a great move at this time of year, but how did the stories we love become massive money-making franchises?


In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Lincoln Geraghty takes us through a history of the film franchise, and explores how they’re keeping our imaginations and the film industry alive today.


From fan-based communities that seek to do good for the planet, to sub-cultures and groups where people can unite over the shared values of fictional worlds, the film franchise may have begun to help movie studios sustain production, but they become so much more in the hands of the fans.


Lincoln also explores how characters we’ve loved for decades are able to evolve with changing social norms, and looks at how fan communities can also keep our favourite narratives and trilogies up to date.  


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS


Professor Lincoln Geraghty @lincolngeraghty

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lincoln-geraghty


What is a film franchise?

https://medium.com/@Ihsanrzki/the-differences-between-a-franchise-and-a-standalone-movie-1d7689be7f9a


What is transmedia storytelling?

https://www.targetinternet.com/resources/transmedia-storytelling-in-2021


A “transmedia playground” for Star Wars fans

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/from-anaheim-to-batuu-fan-tourism-and-disneys-istar-wars-galaxys-


Fan Tourism

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/fan-tourism-and-conventions


Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations

https://press.disney.co.uk/news/disney-100-years-of-wonder-stars-line-up-to-celebrate-disneys-100th-anniversary


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]]> Escaping from reality with a favourite TV show, book or movie is a great move at this time of year, but how did the stories we love become massive money-making franchises?


In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Lincoln Geraghty takes us through a history of the film franchise, and explores how they’re keeping our imaginations and the film industry alive today.


From fan-based communities that seek to do good for the planet, to sub-cultures and groups where people can unite over the shared values of fictional worlds, the film franchise may have begun to help movie studios sustain production, but they become so much more in the hands of the fans.


Lincoln also explores how characters we’ve loved for decades are able to evolve with changing social norms, and looks at how fan communities can also keep our favourite narratives and trilogies up to date.  


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS


Professor Lincoln Geraghty @lincolngeraghty

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lincoln-geraghty


What is a film franchise?

https://medium.com/@Ihsanrzki/the-differences-between-a-franchise-and-a-standalone-movie-1d7689be7f9a


What is transmedia storytelling?

https://www.targetinternet.com/resources/transmedia-storytelling-in-2021


A “transmedia playground” for Star Wars fans

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/from-anaheim-to-batuu-fan-tourism-and-disneys-istar-wars-galaxys-


Fan Tourism

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/fan-tourism-and-conventions


Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations

https://press.disney.co.uk/news/disney-100-years-of-wonder-stars-line-up-to-celebrate-disneys-100th-anniversary


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]]> Mapping Microplastics ft. Dr Fay Couceiro Mapping Microplastics ft. Dr Fay Couceiro Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:00:51 GMT 18:43 63a48c97778aae0011feac77 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 63a48c97778aae0011feac77 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c mapping-microplastics-ft-dr-fay-couceiro How a 2000 mile endurance race carries out vital marine health research full 10 2 In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Fay Couceiro shares the latest on an exciting partnership between the University of Portsmouth and a 2,000 mile competitive rowing event!


In the Summer of 2022, GB Row participants set out to row the length of the UK coastline in a gruelling endurance event, but not only that, they were gathering data to help study and map the health of our oceans.


Braving waves, extremes of weather and turbulent conditions, the teams took samples along the way, with specially designed equipment to capture insights from sound waves to microplastics and environmental DNA.


Fay explains how this data is allowing us unrivalled insights into the extent of plastics pollution and biodiversity loss in these waters. But she also says it’s an opportunity for policymakers to take notice and take action on the global plastics crisis.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Fay Couceiro

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/fay-couceiro


Find out about GB Row @gbrowchallenge

https://www.gbrowchallenge.com


What is a microplastic?

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/microplastics


Fay’s research into microplastics in wastewater     

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/optimising-sample-preparation-for-ftir-based-microplastic-analysi


How Revolution Plastics are leading a global movement to tackle plastics pollution @uopplastics

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


Watch Videos from the GB Row series, including interviews about the science and technology here:


https://www.youtube.com/@gbrowchallenge9463


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]]> In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Fay Couceiro shares the latest on an exciting partnership between the University of Portsmouth and a 2,000 mile competitive rowing event!


In the Summer of 2022, GB Row participants set out to row the length of the UK coastline in a gruelling endurance event, but not only that, they were gathering data to help study and map the health of our oceans.


Braving waves, extremes of weather and turbulent conditions, the teams took samples along the way, with specially designed equipment to capture insights from sound waves to microplastics and environmental DNA.


Fay explains how this data is allowing us unrivalled insights into the extent of plastics pollution and biodiversity loss in these waters. But she also says it’s an opportunity for policymakers to take notice and take action on the global plastics crisis.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Fay Couceiro

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/fay-couceiro


Find out about GB Row @gbrowchallenge

https://www.gbrowchallenge.com


What is a microplastic?

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/microplastics


Fay’s research into microplastics in wastewater     

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/optimising-sample-preparation-for-ftir-based-microplastic-analysi


How Revolution Plastics are leading a global movement to tackle plastics pollution @uopplastics

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


Watch Videos from the GB Row series, including interviews about the science and technology here:


https://www.youtube.com/@gbrowchallenge9463


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]]> The Power of Public Perception in the Fight Against Climate Change ft. Dr Chris Jones The Power of Public Perception in the Fight Against Climate Change ft. Dr Chris Jones Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:00:04 GMT 17:50 63a48bf21a67f200113514ac false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 63a48bf21a67f200113514ac 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-power-of-public-perception-in-the-fight-against-climate- How psychology can help us all fight climate change full 10 1 If you’re starting the new year with some aspirations to live a better life, you might be wondering what you can do to make a better planet too.


Chris Jones is a Reader in Applied Psychology at the University of Portsmouth and he’s sharing his insights into how public perception and psychology can play a role in tackling one of our world’s critical problems: climate change.


He says there are more effective ways of getting people to engage with energy tech to reduce their carbon footprints. He also explains what he means by appealing to the general ‘publics’ – and how brands and organisations can do more to represent a diverse and varied group of opinions and beliefs.


And if you’re trying a plant-based diet this year, Chris explains why it could be the start of something much bigger!


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Chris Jones @CRJonesPsych


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/chris-jones


Predicting attitudes towards fusion energy


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/predicting-attitudes-towards-fusion-energy-in-europe-results-of-a


Some ‘home truths’ for Sustainable Tourism     


https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09669582.2021.2000995


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]]> If you’re starting the new year with some aspirations to live a better life, you might be wondering what you can do to make a better planet too.


Chris Jones is a Reader in Applied Psychology at the University of Portsmouth and he’s sharing his insights into how public perception and psychology can play a role in tackling one of our world’s critical problems: climate change.


He says there are more effective ways of getting people to engage with energy tech to reduce their carbon footprints. He also explains what he means by appealing to the general ‘publics’ – and how brands and organisations can do more to represent a diverse and varied group of opinions and beliefs.


And if you’re trying a plant-based diet this year, Chris explains why it could be the start of something much bigger!


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Chris Jones @CRJonesPsych


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/chris-jones


Predicting attitudes towards fusion energy


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/predicting-attitudes-towards-fusion-energy-in-europe-results-of-a


Some ‘home truths’ for Sustainable Tourism     


https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09669582.2021.2000995


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]]> Can Advertising Be A Force For Good? Ft. Dr Karen Middleton Can Advertising Be A Force For Good? Ft. Dr Karen Middleton Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:00:05 GMT 26:24 63a1d7d7a6eaf30011385c27 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 63a1d7d7a6eaf30011385c27 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c can-advertising-be-a-force-for-good-ft-dr-karen-middleton A look at advertising and social responsibility during the festive season and beyond full 10 In this special festive episode of Life Solved, Robyn Montague speaks with Dr Karen Middleton about her research into the social power of advertising.


If you’re currently overwhelmed by festive advertising, you might also have noticed some subtle shifts in the way brand and organisations are positioning their products and values.


Brands have long sought to gain our trust and loyalty through emotive and provocative campaigns, but today are more likely to be called out on their mistakes and mis-steps.


Karen explains why advertisers are being asked to take more responsibility than ever before for the social norms they promote, and what strides they are taking to be representative of diverse societies in campaigns.


She shares insights from her work into gender and advertising, discusses the trends she sees emerging and reflects upon how social media is allowing diverse aspects of society to hold businesses responsible for the imagery and ideas they promote.


Oh, and if you want to find out what this expert’s favourite Christmas advert is, you’ll just have to listen.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Karen Middleton

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/karen-middleton


Is advertising getting woke?

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/how-advertising-got-woke-the-institutional-role-of-advertising-in


The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)

https://www.asa.org.uk


The John Lewis Christmas Ad 2022

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z0jfP2gCIs


Navigating the Cost of Living crisis with advertising 

https://theconversation.com/how-this-years-christmas-ads-are-navigating-the-cost-of-living-crisis-195339


The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty and other campaigns

https://www.dove.com/uk/stories/campaigns.html


The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Advertising

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/want-to-do-good-in-advertising-the-un-has-a-plan-for-that/

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]]> In this special festive episode of Life Solved, Robyn Montague speaks with Dr Karen Middleton about her research into the social power of advertising.


If you’re currently overwhelmed by festive advertising, you might also have noticed some subtle shifts in the way brand and organisations are positioning their products and values.


Brands have long sought to gain our trust and loyalty through emotive and provocative campaigns, but today are more likely to be called out on their mistakes and mis-steps.


Karen explains why advertisers are being asked to take more responsibility than ever before for the social norms they promote, and what strides they are taking to be representative of diverse societies in campaigns.


She shares insights from her work into gender and advertising, discusses the trends she sees emerging and reflects upon how social media is allowing diverse aspects of society to hold businesses responsible for the imagery and ideas they promote.


Oh, and if you want to find out what this expert’s favourite Christmas advert is, you’ll just have to listen.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


 

USEFUL LINKS


Dr Karen Middleton

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/karen-middleton


Is advertising getting woke?

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/how-advertising-got-woke-the-institutional-role-of-advertising-in


The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)

https://www.asa.org.uk


The John Lewis Christmas Ad 2022

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z0jfP2gCIs


Navigating the Cost of Living crisis with advertising 

https://theconversation.com/how-this-years-christmas-ads-are-navigating-the-cost-of-living-crisis-195339


The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty and other campaigns

https://www.dove.com/uk/stories/campaigns.html


The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Advertising

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/want-to-do-good-in-advertising-the-un-has-a-plan-for-that/

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]]> Railway Safety Back On Track Railway Safety Back On Track Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:00:19 GMT 19:13 6369706e96963400118a6ee2 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6369706e96963400118a6ee2 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c railway-safety-back-on-track Learning from the past to make future train travel even safer full 9 10 The railways are part of our country’s heritage – and for many of us, a regular part of our lives. What can we learn from the past to ensure train travel is safer than ever in the 21st century?

 

In the last in the current series of Life Solved, Dr Mike Esbester explains how a growing historical database of railway accidents, going back over 150 years, could create safer journeys and be a useful resource for those exploring their family’s past.

 

With 21,000 cases documented so far, the Railway Work, Life And Death Project reveals how staffing levels have changed over the years and how passenger and employee safety is addressed today, compared to the approaches of old.

 

The project is particularly timely as current-day rail union members have held industrial action in 2022, citing – amongst other things - concerns over staffing levels. And whilst advanced technology is increasingly available, can decades-old records of accidents inform today’s safety procedures?

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

 

Dr Mike Esbester is a Senior Lecturer in History

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mike-esbester

 

 

Read more about the project

 

https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/

 

https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/caution-railway-safety-1913

 

The Railway Work, Life And Death database can be downloaded here

 

https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/the-accidents/

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]]> The railways are part of our country’s heritage – and for many of us, a regular part of our lives. What can we learn from the past to ensure train travel is safer than ever in the 21st century?

 

In the last in the current series of Life Solved, Dr Mike Esbester explains how a growing historical database of railway accidents, going back over 150 years, could create safer journeys and be a useful resource for those exploring their family’s past.

 

With 21,000 cases documented so far, the Railway Work, Life And Death Project reveals how staffing levels have changed over the years and how passenger and employee safety is addressed today, compared to the approaches of old.

 

The project is particularly timely as current-day rail union members have held industrial action in 2022, citing – amongst other things - concerns over staffing levels. And whilst advanced technology is increasingly available, can decades-old records of accidents inform today’s safety procedures?

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

 

Dr Mike Esbester is a Senior Lecturer in History

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mike-esbester

 

 

Read more about the project

 

https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/

 

https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/caution-railway-safety-1913

 

The Railway Work, Life And Death database can be downloaded here

 

https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/the-accidents/

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]]> Using Extreme Environments To Tackle The Obesity Crisis ft. Dr Ant Shepherd Using Extreme Environments To Tackle The Obesity Crisis ft. Dr Ant Shepherd Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:00:39 GMT 13:14 63612041ec47340011efdbf9 false https://port.ac.uk/research 63612041ec47340011efdbf9 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c using-extreme-environments-to-tackle-the-obesity-crisis-ft-d How altitude and temperature can aid weight loss full 9 9 University of Portsmouth researchers are using techniques, normally reserved for athletes, to help aid weight loss and address the challenges of diabetes.


In the latest episode of Life Solved, Dr Ant Shepherd takes us through a unique project to investigate how altitude and temperature could be of benefit to millions of people in the UK.


The project is currently taking place in the 'Extreme Environments Laboratory' at the University Of Portsmouth, using both state-of-the-art techniques but also more familiar features like hot tubs!


In the podcast Ant takes us through the results of the experiments that have already been conducted and explains why he thinks it is entirely possible that the technology needed to address the obesity crisis could be an integral part of people's homes in the future.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



Dr Ant Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in the School Of Sport, Health & Exercise Science


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/ant-shepherd



Read more about the project


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/call-for-volunteers-with-type-2-diabetes-to-trial-weight-loss-technology


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-61864181



For advice on diabetes


https://www.diabetes.co.uk/


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]]> University of Portsmouth researchers are using techniques, normally reserved for athletes, to help aid weight loss and address the challenges of diabetes.


In the latest episode of Life Solved, Dr Ant Shepherd takes us through a unique project to investigate how altitude and temperature could be of benefit to millions of people in the UK.


The project is currently taking place in the 'Extreme Environments Laboratory' at the University Of Portsmouth, using both state-of-the-art techniques but also more familiar features like hot tubs!


In the podcast Ant takes us through the results of the experiments that have already been conducted and explains why he thinks it is entirely possible that the technology needed to address the obesity crisis could be an integral part of people's homes in the future.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



Dr Ant Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in the School Of Sport, Health & Exercise Science


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/ant-shepherd



Read more about the project


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/call-for-volunteers-with-type-2-diabetes-to-trial-weight-loss-technology


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-61864181



For advice on diabetes


https://www.diabetes.co.uk/


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]]> Exploring Shipwrecks in UK Waters ft. Dr Ann Coats Exploring Shipwrecks in UK Waters ft. Dr Ann Coats Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:52 GMT 18:38 635908e11b1c6a0012a47168 false https://port.ac.uk/research 635908e11b1c6a0012a47168 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c exploring-shipwrecks-in-uk-waters-ft-dr-ann-coats Uncovering the secret history of our seas full 9 8 University of Portsmouth researchers are using the latest digital technology to help more of us uncover the secrets of our seas.


In the latest episode of Life Solved, Dr Ann Coats takes us through a cutting-edge project to investigate shipwrecks around the UK coastline and reveal more about our maritime past.


By drawing together research from across different disciplines, the Unpath’d Waters Project (UNPATH for short) has been working with museums and exhibitions such as Portsmouth’s Mary Rose, to design immersive exhibitions.


But other specialist groups are also gathering information about our past, from landscapes to ocean scientists, by studying the UK’s shipwreck hotspots.


In the podcast Ann takes us through the stages to this enormous project, and its big picture of creating an astounding, accessible resource upon the history of our seas.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



Dr Ann Coats is a Reader in Maritime Heritage


https://port.academia.edu/AnnCoats


Find out more about UNPATH and its role in the UK’s Maritime Heritage


https://unpathdwaters.org.uk


https://historicengland.org.uk/research/current/discover-and-understand/coastal-and-marine/unpathd-waters/


The Mary Rose has been immersing visitors in the past life of this ship and its residents


https://maryrose.org


Find out more about famous shipwrecks and the history behind them


https://www.history.co.uk/articles/there-are-40000-shipwrecks-around-the-british-isles-here-are-the-most-fascinating


https://www.historyhit.com/guides/shipwrecks-you-can-visit-in-the-uk/


https://www.businessinsider.com/shipwreck-photos-history-2018-4?r=US&IR=T

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]]> University of Portsmouth researchers are using the latest digital technology to help more of us uncover the secrets of our seas.


In the latest episode of Life Solved, Dr Ann Coats takes us through a cutting-edge project to investigate shipwrecks around the UK coastline and reveal more about our maritime past.


By drawing together research from across different disciplines, the Unpath’d Waters Project (UNPATH for short) has been working with museums and exhibitions such as Portsmouth’s Mary Rose, to design immersive exhibitions.


But other specialist groups are also gathering information about our past, from landscapes to ocean scientists, by studying the UK’s shipwreck hotspots.


In the podcast Ann takes us through the stages to this enormous project, and its big picture of creating an astounding, accessible resource upon the history of our seas.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



Dr Ann Coats is a Reader in Maritime Heritage


https://port.academia.edu/AnnCoats


Find out more about UNPATH and its role in the UK’s Maritime Heritage


https://unpathdwaters.org.uk


https://historicengland.org.uk/research/current/discover-and-understand/coastal-and-marine/unpathd-waters/


The Mary Rose has been immersing visitors in the past life of this ship and its residents


https://maryrose.org


Find out more about famous shipwrecks and the history behind them


https://www.history.co.uk/articles/there-are-40000-shipwrecks-around-the-british-isles-here-are-the-most-fascinating


https://www.historyhit.com/guides/shipwrecks-you-can-visit-in-the-uk/


https://www.businessinsider.com/shipwreck-photos-history-2018-4?r=US&IR=T

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]]> Is Information the Fifth Form of Matter? Ft. Dr Melvin Vopson Is Information the Fifth Form of Matter? Ft. Dr Melvin Vopson Thu, 20 Oct 2022 01:00:29 GMT 17:20 634d624ace19f10012241fbf false https://port.ac.uk/research 634d624ace19f10012241fbf 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c is-information-the-fifth-form-of-matter-ft-dr-melvin-vopson Is information the fifth form of matter? full 9 7 It’s possible there’s a fifth form of matter out there, and you might be using it right now.


University of Portsmouth research stretches across the disciplines to help us understand our world better. And in today’s episode of Life Solved we hear from one academic who might be about to transform our concept of reality!


Dr Melvin Vopson thinks he might have found the missing piece to understanding matter in our universe, and he’s planning an experiment to find out if “information” is the fifth form of matter.


Get ready for some complex physics, brilliant theory and a workout for your mind as Melvin takes us through this exciting new theory – and its possible implications!


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Melvin Vopson


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melvin-vopson


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/new-experiment-could-confirm-the-fifth-element


Melvin on The Conversation


https://theconversation.com/profiles/melvin-m-vopson-304487


Is information the fifth element of matter?


https://www.iflscience.com/information-fifth-state-matter-physicist-aims-prove-63035


https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/06/09/what-are-the-fifth-and-sixth-states-of-matter/?sh=67a3c9814a7f


https://futurism.com/the-byte/physicist-information-new-form-matter


What are the states of matter?


https://www.livescience.com/46506-states-of-matter.html


Claude Shannon


https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-claude-shannons-information-theory-invented-the-future-20201222/

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]]> It’s possible there’s a fifth form of matter out there, and you might be using it right now.


University of Portsmouth research stretches across the disciplines to help us understand our world better. And in today’s episode of Life Solved we hear from one academic who might be about to transform our concept of reality!


Dr Melvin Vopson thinks he might have found the missing piece to understanding matter in our universe, and he’s planning an experiment to find out if “information” is the fifth form of matter.


Get ready for some complex physics, brilliant theory and a workout for your mind as Melvin takes us through this exciting new theory – and its possible implications!


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects



USEFUL LINKS

 

Dr Melvin Vopson


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melvin-vopson


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/new-experiment-could-confirm-the-fifth-element


Melvin on The Conversation


https://theconversation.com/profiles/melvin-m-vopson-304487


Is information the fifth element of matter?


https://www.iflscience.com/information-fifth-state-matter-physicist-aims-prove-63035


https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/06/09/what-are-the-fifth-and-sixth-states-of-matter/?sh=67a3c9814a7f


https://futurism.com/the-byte/physicist-information-new-form-matter


What are the states of matter?


https://www.livescience.com/46506-states-of-matter.html


Claude Shannon


https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-claude-shannons-information-theory-invented-the-future-20201222/

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]]> Smart Textile Design for Women’s Bodies ft. Dr Jenny Burbage Smart Textile Design for Women’s Bodies ft. Dr Jenny Burbage Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:00:17 GMT 15:38 633192f25c2f9900130b57f8 false https://port.ac.uk/research 633192f25c2f9900130b57f8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c smart-textile-design-for-womens-bodies-ft-dr-jenny-burbage Finding the Right Fitting Bra for Different Sports With Biomechanics full 9 6 You might not give a second thought to a well-fitting piece of sports clothing, but when your kit isn’t up to scratch, it can be a real disadvantage to your game.


That’s what Dr Jenny Burbage and her team have been addressing through their innovative research in breast health and biomechanics here at the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode of Life Solved Jenny shares how inconsistent products, sizing systems and a lack of historic research has left many women wearing the wrong bra for their sport or shape. She discusses what actually makes a good sports bra and the considerations we should have when looking for the right fit.


It’s her hope that by addressing the gap in knowledge in this field of biomechanics, we can also address inequalities not only in women’s sport but in fields such as the military and police too.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Jenny Burbage @jenny_burbage


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jenny-burbage


Breast Biomechanics and Riding Bras


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/breast-biomechanics-exercise-induced-breast-pain-mastalgia-breast


https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/better-riding-bras-needed-644411


Sport Bra Use


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/sports-bra-use-preferences-and-fit-issues-among-exercising-female


Bras and the Women’s Euros


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/bespoke-bras-given-to-top-sportswomen-to-boost-performance


Jenny is part of the University’s Breast Health Research Group


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/research-group-in-breast-health


How to Buy The Right Bra


https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/how-to-buy-correct-bra/535700

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]]> You might not give a second thought to a well-fitting piece of sports clothing, but when your kit isn’t up to scratch, it can be a real disadvantage to your game.


That’s what Dr Jenny Burbage and her team have been addressing through their innovative research in breast health and biomechanics here at the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode of Life Solved Jenny shares how inconsistent products, sizing systems and a lack of historic research has left many women wearing the wrong bra for their sport or shape. She discusses what actually makes a good sports bra and the considerations we should have when looking for the right fit.


It’s her hope that by addressing the gap in knowledge in this field of biomechanics, we can also address inequalities not only in women’s sport but in fields such as the military and police too.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Jenny Burbage @jenny_burbage


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jenny-burbage


Breast Biomechanics and Riding Bras


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/breast-biomechanics-exercise-induced-breast-pain-mastalgia-breast


https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/better-riding-bras-needed-644411


Sport Bra Use


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/sports-bra-use-preferences-and-fit-issues-among-exercising-female


Bras and the Women’s Euros


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/bespoke-bras-given-to-top-sportswomen-to-boost-performance


Jenny is part of the University’s Breast Health Research Group


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/research-group-in-breast-health


How to Buy The Right Bra


https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/how-to-buy-correct-bra/535700

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]]> How Satellite Imagery Can Save Lives and Help Fight Crime ft. Professor Richard Teeuw How Satellite Imagery Can Save Lives and Help Fight Crime ft. Professor Richard Teeuw Thu, 06 Oct 2022 01:00:04 GMT 13:43 633dabae6ab87a0012dad655 false https://port.ac.uk/research 633dabae6ab87a0012dad655 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-satellite-imagery-can-save-lives-and-help-fight-crime-ft Saving lives and fighting crime with mapping and tech full 9 5 How can a background in mapping cause you to end up tracking illegal gold miners, and using drones to assist in humanitarian crises?


Professor Richard Teeuw is a geomorphologist and remote sensing scientist at the University of Portsmouth. In this episode of Life Solved he explains how his work in geoinformatics and disaster risk reduction has led him to work on tackling challenges here on earth.


Thanks to revolutionary modern technology, Richard’s helping more and more organisations embrace mapping and imagery for good. And it’s not just satellite mapping either. His work with uncrewed aircraft systems or drones is helping rescue teams and communities work safely and affordably to save lives in the face of disaster.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


 

USEFUL LINKS


Professor Richard Teew @Chewwy_Teeuw

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/richard-teeuw


Use of drones and mapping in disaster risk reduction


https://phys.org/news/2018-02-hurricane-survey-worldwide.html


Tackling Illegal Gold Mining in Columbia


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/helping-in-the-fight-against-illegal-gold-mining-in-colombia


https://blog.maxar.com/earth-intelligence/2022/combating-illegal-gold-mining-in-the-amazon-rainforest-with-maxars-high-resolution-satellite-imagery


What is a Cubesat?

 

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/cubesats/overview

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]]> How can a background in mapping cause you to end up tracking illegal gold miners, and using drones to assist in humanitarian crises?


Professor Richard Teeuw is a geomorphologist and remote sensing scientist at the University of Portsmouth. In this episode of Life Solved he explains how his work in geoinformatics and disaster risk reduction has led him to work on tackling challenges here on earth.


Thanks to revolutionary modern technology, Richard’s helping more and more organisations embrace mapping and imagery for good. And it’s not just satellite mapping either. His work with uncrewed aircraft systems or drones is helping rescue teams and communities work safely and affordably to save lives in the face of disaster.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


 

USEFUL LINKS


Professor Richard Teew @Chewwy_Teeuw

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/richard-teeuw


Use of drones and mapping in disaster risk reduction


https://phys.org/news/2018-02-hurricane-survey-worldwide.html


Tackling Illegal Gold Mining in Columbia


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/helping-in-the-fight-against-illegal-gold-mining-in-colombia


https://blog.maxar.com/earth-intelligence/2022/combating-illegal-gold-mining-in-the-amazon-rainforest-with-maxars-high-resolution-satellite-imagery


What is a Cubesat?

 

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/cubesats/overview

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]]> A SOLVE Magazine Showcase A SOLVE Magazine Showcase Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:00:06 GMT 30:55 63318ba6df0bb600138e00b8 false https://port.ac.uk/research 63318ba6df0bb600138e00b8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c a-solve-magazine-showcase Looking at ground-breaking research featured in the latest SOLVE magazine full 9 4 In a special edition of Life Solved, we’re celebrating the work of researchers across the University of Portsmouth, by chatting to some of the brilliant minds featured in the new edition of SOLVE magazine.


Our magazine shares in-depth articles and research highlights from across campus and in this episode Dr Nils Niederstrasser explains the link between chronic pain and physical activity and how we can use these insights for health and wellbeing later in life.


We catch up with Professor Adrian Hopgood on how Artificial Intelligence could improve outcomes for bowel cancer surgery and hospital care, before Dr Nizar Ibrahim shares his thoughts on new talent in a new era of international palaeontology.


Dr Patricia Shamai discusses the importance of public opinion, social media and grass-roots action in modern politics and warfare. Plus engineer Dr Jovana Radulocvic shares some important insights into the energy systems we could be using in our homes in the near future.


You can download and read the latest copy of SOLVE magazine for free right now on this link.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Nils Niederstrasser

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nils-niederstrasser


Professor Adrian Hopgood @adrianhopgood

https://adrianhopgood.com/?i=1


Dr Nizar Ibrahim @nizaribrahimphd

https://www.nizaribrahim.net


Dr Patricia Shamai @pshamai

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/patricia-shamai


Dr Jovana Radulocvic @drsuperblondie

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jovana-radulovic

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]]> In a special edition of Life Solved, we’re celebrating the work of researchers across the University of Portsmouth, by chatting to some of the brilliant minds featured in the new edition of SOLVE magazine.


Our magazine shares in-depth articles and research highlights from across campus and in this episode Dr Nils Niederstrasser explains the link between chronic pain and physical activity and how we can use these insights for health and wellbeing later in life.


We catch up with Professor Adrian Hopgood on how Artificial Intelligence could improve outcomes for bowel cancer surgery and hospital care, before Dr Nizar Ibrahim shares his thoughts on new talent in a new era of international palaeontology.


Dr Patricia Shamai discusses the importance of public opinion, social media and grass-roots action in modern politics and warfare. Plus engineer Dr Jovana Radulocvic shares some important insights into the energy systems we could be using in our homes in the near future.


You can download and read the latest copy of SOLVE magazine for free right now on this link.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Dr Nils Niederstrasser

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nils-niederstrasser


Professor Adrian Hopgood @adrianhopgood

https://adrianhopgood.com/?i=1


Dr Nizar Ibrahim @nizaribrahimphd

https://www.nizaribrahim.net


Dr Patricia Shamai @pshamai

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/patricia-shamai


Dr Jovana Radulocvic @drsuperblondie

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jovana-radulovic

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]]> Understanding Missing Persons ft. Professor Karen Shalev-Greene Understanding Missing Persons ft. Professor Karen Shalev-Greene Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:00:57 GMT 16:32 6329a87742fadb00145fbb25 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6329a87742fadb00145fbb25 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c understanding-missing-persons-ft-professor-karen-shalev-gree How can we protect vulnerable people better? full 9 3 Every year in the UK alone, 155,000 people go missing. Why do they go missing and how can we protect our vulnerable loved ones better?


There are many misconceptions about what it means when a person goes missing, and how you should respond and report this. But one research group from the University of Portsmouth is working to reshape public knowledge and support the services that all play a part in looking after missing persons and their families.


Professor Karen Shalev-Green works in the School of Criminology and Justice and leads the Missing Persons Research Group. She’s had an interest in the field since childhood, when her own father would sometimes go missing following post-war trauma. 


Karen is passionate about raising the profile of this international problem. She talks to Life Solved about the reasons people go missing, the scale of the problem and what the public and families should know in order to protect vulnerable people around them.


She’s also just launched a podcast called Missing Persons Uncovered, which explores the issues in greater detail as she her colleague Caroline Humer join forces with experts and practitioners working in the field.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Follow Karen’s work here @GreeneShalev

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/karen-shalev-greene


Centre for the Study of Missing Persons

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-the-study-of-missing-persons

 

The Missing Persons Uncovered Website

https://missingpersonsuncovered.com


The Missing Persons Uncovered Podcast

podfollow.com/missingpersonsuncovered


The charity Missing People collaborates with the CSMP

https://www.missingpeople.org.uk

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]]> Every year in the UK alone, 155,000 people go missing. Why do they go missing and how can we protect our vulnerable loved ones better?


There are many misconceptions about what it means when a person goes missing, and how you should respond and report this. But one research group from the University of Portsmouth is working to reshape public knowledge and support the services that all play a part in looking after missing persons and their families.


Professor Karen Shalev-Green works in the School of Criminology and Justice and leads the Missing Persons Research Group. She’s had an interest in the field since childhood, when her own father would sometimes go missing following post-war trauma. 


Karen is passionate about raising the profile of this international problem. She talks to Life Solved about the reasons people go missing, the scale of the problem and what the public and families should know in order to protect vulnerable people around them.


She’s also just launched a podcast called Missing Persons Uncovered, which explores the issues in greater detail as she her colleague Caroline Humer join forces with experts and practitioners working in the field.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


USEFUL LINKS


Follow Karen’s work here @GreeneShalev

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/karen-shalev-greene


Centre for the Study of Missing Persons

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-the-study-of-missing-persons

 

The Missing Persons Uncovered Website

https://missingpersonsuncovered.com


The Missing Persons Uncovered Podcast

podfollow.com/missingpersonsuncovered


The charity Missing People collaborates with the CSMP

https://www.missingpeople.org.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Extended Reality: The Future of Culture, Services and Business ft. Pippa Bostock & Alex Counsell]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:00:49 GMT 20:34 6320b57b23f31e0013d6f297 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6320b57b23f31e0013d6f297 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c extended-reality-the-future-of-culture-services-and-business How is virtual reality a part of your future? full 9 2 If you thought VR was just for computer games, then think again!


A groundbreaking new centre here at the University of Portsmouth is helping businesses and organisations from every sector transform the way they work.


From defence training to medicine, construction and even curing spider phobias, the University’s Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR) is enabling more people to embrace exciting technology and inspiring the next generation of talent.


Pippa Bostock is the Business Director at the Centre. In this episode of Life Solved, she explains how students working at the centre are referred to as ‘unicorns’ for their rare and sought-after skills in designing the engines behind simulations. What’s more, she shares exciting stories of how they’ve been working with museums and cultural organisations to present information in new and exciting ways for museum goers. 


Alex Counsell’s lifelong passion for technology has seen him overseeing the technical side of developing virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality programmes here. If you’re not sure what those terms mean, all is explained in the podcast. 


Alex has worked with creative partners in theatre as well as an organisation training journalists and first responders in emergency situations. He says we should all get ready for this kind of tech to be a part of daily life very soon.


USEFUL LINKS


Find out about The CCIXR

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/ccixr


Follow CCIXR on Twitter

https://twitter.com/UniPortCCIXR?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


What is Extended Reality?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/08/12/what-is-extended-reality-technology-a-simple-explanation-for-anyone/


Have you heard of the Metaverse?

https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-metaverse-and-what-can-we-do-there-179200


Work produced by the UoP’s former Motion Capture Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds76fUDP1Y4

 

Alex Counsell

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/alexander-counsell


Pippa Bostock

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/pippa-bostock

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]]> If you thought VR was just for computer games, then think again!


A groundbreaking new centre here at the University of Portsmouth is helping businesses and organisations from every sector transform the way they work.


From defence training to medicine, construction and even curing spider phobias, the University’s Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR) is enabling more people to embrace exciting technology and inspiring the next generation of talent.


Pippa Bostock is the Business Director at the Centre. In this episode of Life Solved, she explains how students working at the centre are referred to as ‘unicorns’ for their rare and sought-after skills in designing the engines behind simulations. What’s more, she shares exciting stories of how they’ve been working with museums and cultural organisations to present information in new and exciting ways for museum goers. 


Alex Counsell’s lifelong passion for technology has seen him overseeing the technical side of developing virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality programmes here. If you’re not sure what those terms mean, all is explained in the podcast. 


Alex has worked with creative partners in theatre as well as an organisation training journalists and first responders in emergency situations. He says we should all get ready for this kind of tech to be a part of daily life very soon.


USEFUL LINKS


Find out about The CCIXR

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/ccixr


Follow CCIXR on Twitter

https://twitter.com/UniPortCCIXR?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


What is Extended Reality?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/08/12/what-is-extended-reality-technology-a-simple-explanation-for-anyone/


Have you heard of the Metaverse?

https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-metaverse-and-what-can-we-do-there-179200


Work produced by the UoP’s former Motion Capture Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds76fUDP1Y4

 

Alex Counsell

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/alexander-counsell


Pippa Bostock

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/pippa-bostock

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]]> Nuclear Power: Mythbusting and Smart Diagnosis by Victor Becerra Nuclear Power: Mythbusting and Smart Diagnosis by Victor Becerra Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:00:47 GMT 16:38 631753144c543c00132657d5 false https://port.ac.uk/research 631753144c543c00132657d5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c nuclear-power-mythbusting-and-smart-diagnosis-by-victor-bece How is nuclear energy getting safer? full 9 1 Life Solved is back this Autumn with a brand new series, and to kick us off, we unpick the complex world of nuclear power plants.


As we look to a future of renewable energy options, nuclear energy is back on the table for discussion. Its low carbon footprint presents a greener alternative to fossil fuels, but how does it measure up to wind and solar power when you’re looking at costs, waste and environmental impact?


Professor Victor Becerra worked for a power generation company earlier in his career before going into research and academic posts. He came to the University of Portsmouth in 2015 where he’s led two projects on control and monitoring of nuclear plants.


He joins us to explain how nuclear reactors work and why they’re getting safer thanks to design and technology to make the handling and managing of nuclear power and nuclear waste better.


He also explains how new kinds of reactors are in development to help recycle waste as part of the system, and how Cybernetics has helped him consider whole energy systems (including the human element) of design, to make them work for us, safely.


USEFUL LINKS


Find out about Professor Victor Becerra and his work

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/victor-becerra


How do nuclear power stations work?

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-101-how-does-nuclear-reactor-work


Is Nuclear energy renewable?

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/quick-questions/is-nuclear-energy-renewable.html


How the Fast Breeder Reactor Works

https://www.britannica.com/technology/liquid-metal-fast-breeder-reactor


Control Systems and Cybernetics

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/6709/cybernetics

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]]> Life Solved is back this Autumn with a brand new series, and to kick us off, we unpick the complex world of nuclear power plants.


As we look to a future of renewable energy options, nuclear energy is back on the table for discussion. Its low carbon footprint presents a greener alternative to fossil fuels, but how does it measure up to wind and solar power when you’re looking at costs, waste and environmental impact?


Professor Victor Becerra worked for a power generation company earlier in his career before going into research and academic posts. He came to the University of Portsmouth in 2015 where he’s led two projects on control and monitoring of nuclear plants.


He joins us to explain how nuclear reactors work and why they’re getting safer thanks to design and technology to make the handling and managing of nuclear power and nuclear waste better.


He also explains how new kinds of reactors are in development to help recycle waste as part of the system, and how Cybernetics has helped him consider whole energy systems (including the human element) of design, to make them work for us, safely.


USEFUL LINKS


Find out about Professor Victor Becerra and his work

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/victor-becerra


How do nuclear power stations work?

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-101-how-does-nuclear-reactor-work


Is Nuclear energy renewable?

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/quick-questions/is-nuclear-energy-renewable.html


How the Fast Breeder Reactor Works

https://www.britannica.com/technology/liquid-metal-fast-breeder-reactor


Control Systems and Cybernetics

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/6709/cybernetics

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]]> Solutions to Global Plastics Pollution ft. Professor Steve Fletcher Solutions to Global Plastics Pollution ft. Professor Steve Fletcher Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:00:36 GMT 23:10 62a74b3fb944ff00114cbeaf false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 62a74b3fb944ff00114cbeaf 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c solutions-to-global-plastics-pollution-ft-professor-steve-fl Rethinking our oceans and their economies in world-saving collaborations full 8 8 Have you heard of the Blue Economy? What has the sea got to do with national economies? What does the ocean mean to different nations? And how does the deep, blue sea hold the key to solving some of the most important issues facing our planet today?


In the final episode of the series we meet up with Professor Steve Fletcher to explore a step-change in the way we’re thinking about the oceans as a natural resource. Steve explains how human activity has accelerated changes in these epic ecosystems and what that means for our boundaries, economies and the stability of environments.


But he’s also revealing the exciting next step in the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics Initiative. Plastic pollution is damaging the health of people and environments worldwide but by putting research into action through international collaborations, there could still be hope to save our seas and reverse climate change.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Steve Fletcher

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher

 

 

Revolution Plastics @UoP Plastics

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics

 

 

What is the Circular Economy?

 

https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview

 

 

The Blue Economy

 

https://www.un.org/regularprocess/sites/www.un.org.regularprocess/files/rok_part_2.pdf

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]]> Have you heard of the Blue Economy? What has the sea got to do with national economies? What does the ocean mean to different nations? And how does the deep, blue sea hold the key to solving some of the most important issues facing our planet today?


In the final episode of the series we meet up with Professor Steve Fletcher to explore a step-change in the way we’re thinking about the oceans as a natural resource. Steve explains how human activity has accelerated changes in these epic ecosystems and what that means for our boundaries, economies and the stability of environments.


But he’s also revealing the exciting next step in the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics Initiative. Plastic pollution is damaging the health of people and environments worldwide but by putting research into action through international collaborations, there could still be hope to save our seas and reverse climate change.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Steve Fletcher

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher

 

 

Revolution Plastics @UoP Plastics

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics

 

 

What is the Circular Economy?

 

https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview

 

 

The Blue Economy

 

https://www.un.org/regularprocess/sites/www.un.org.regularprocess/files/rok_part_2.pdf

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]]> <![CDATA[Bacteria: It's Not All Bad]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:16 GMT 21:07 629c7f3330a613001353fa9c false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 629c7f3330a613001353fa9c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c bacteria-its-not-all-bad Searching for the hidden good in Legionella full 8 7  

This time, hear how one researcher here at Portsmouth is taking a closer look at a pathogen that might be doing some mysterious good in our ecosystems.


Christina Scott had a career in water testing before returning to Portsmouth to study bacteria. Her background in marine biology and interest in the environment has caused her to ask the question: why is Legionella in our environment? We may all be familiar with the bad it can do, via Legionnaires’ disease, but Christina has been collecting seawater samples to culture different strains and find their hidden positives.


She also shares some thought-provoking ideas on our historical and cultural relationship with bacteria and pathogens.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Christina Scott at the “Pint of Science” festival

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-to-talk-at-portsmouth-pubs-as-part-of-worldwide-festival

 

What is Legionnaries’ Disease?

 

https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/what-is.htm

 

About Legionella

 

https://legionella.org

 

Microbiology at Portsmouth

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-to-talk-at-portsmouth-pubs-as-part-of-worldwide-festival

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]]>  

This time, hear how one researcher here at Portsmouth is taking a closer look at a pathogen that might be doing some mysterious good in our ecosystems.


Christina Scott had a career in water testing before returning to Portsmouth to study bacteria. Her background in marine biology and interest in the environment has caused her to ask the question: why is Legionella in our environment? We may all be familiar with the bad it can do, via Legionnaires’ disease, but Christina has been collecting seawater samples to culture different strains and find their hidden positives.


She also shares some thought-provoking ideas on our historical and cultural relationship with bacteria and pathogens.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Christina Scott at the “Pint of Science” festival

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-to-talk-at-portsmouth-pubs-as-part-of-worldwide-festival

 

What is Legionnaries’ Disease?

 

https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/what-is.htm

 

About Legionella

 

https://legionella.org

 

Microbiology at Portsmouth

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/scientists-to-talk-at-portsmouth-pubs-as-part-of-worldwide-festival

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]]> The Falklands 40 Years On The Falklands 40 Years On Tue, 31 May 2022 01:00:39 GMT 21:24 6294b8624bc3eb00123c5386 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 6294b8624bc3eb00123c5386 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-falklands-40-years-on Reflecting upon the legacy of this conflict full 8 6 It’s now 4 decades since the rapid escalation and resolution of the Falklands War, where over 900 soldiers were lost through sea, air and land conflict in the South Atlantic Ocean.


In this episode, top historians and researchers from the University of Portsmouth discuss the pattern of events of 1982 and ask whether such a conflict could happen again.


Ben, Matthew and Melanie share their take on changes in British defence policy and naval capabilities, as well as the cultural legacy and social impact of this war upon lives today.


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Melanie Bassett @melanie_bassett

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melanie-bassett

 

Dr Ben Jones

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/ben-jones

 

Dr Matthew Heaslip

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-heaslip

 

MA In Naval History at The University of Portsmouth

 

https://twitter.com/Naval_History

 

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]]> It’s now 4 decades since the rapid escalation and resolution of the Falklands War, where over 900 soldiers were lost through sea, air and land conflict in the South Atlantic Ocean.


In this episode, top historians and researchers from the University of Portsmouth discuss the pattern of events of 1982 and ask whether such a conflict could happen again.


Ben, Matthew and Melanie share their take on changes in British defence policy and naval capabilities, as well as the cultural legacy and social impact of this war upon lives today.


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Melanie Bassett @melanie_bassett

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melanie-bassett

 

Dr Ben Jones

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/ben-jones

 

Dr Matthew Heaslip

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-heaslip

 

MA In Naval History at The University of Portsmouth

 

https://twitter.com/Naval_History

 

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]]> Bringing Space to the Solent ft. Professor Adam Amara Bringing Space to the Solent ft. Professor Adam Amara Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:09 GMT 26:34 628b11da8109c10016a998a2 false https://port.ac.uk/research 628b11da8109c10016a998a2 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c bringing-space-to-the-solent-ft-professor-adam-amara full 8 5 The UK Space Sector is experiencing one of its most exciting periods in history as businesses, technology and industry seize upon the opportunities presented by science.


Professor Adam Amara shares an inspirational chat about why he loves astronomy, from dark matter to pub-table debates and discovering planets. He’s passionate about sharing space science with everyone, and helping everyone turn their brilliant ideas into experiments. He also explains why the South of England is such an exciting place to be working in space, and a booming sector for entrepreneurs too.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Adam Amara

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adam-amara

 

The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

 

https://theicg.co.uk

 

Mission Space

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDc0ocbm_YA

 

The UK Space Sector is Booming

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-size-and-health-of-the-uk-space-industry-2021/size-and-health-of-the-uk-space-industry-2021

 

https://www.ukspace.org

 

https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/uk-invest-10-space-clusters-22970017

 

Jobs in Space

 

https://spacecareers.uk

 

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]]> The UK Space Sector is experiencing one of its most exciting periods in history as businesses, technology and industry seize upon the opportunities presented by science.


Professor Adam Amara shares an inspirational chat about why he loves astronomy, from dark matter to pub-table debates and discovering planets. He’s passionate about sharing space science with everyone, and helping everyone turn their brilliant ideas into experiments. He also explains why the South of England is such an exciting place to be working in space, and a booming sector for entrepreneurs too.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Adam Amara

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adam-amara

 

The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

 

https://theicg.co.uk

 

Mission Space

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDc0ocbm_YA

 

The UK Space Sector is Booming

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-size-and-health-of-the-uk-space-industry-2021/size-and-health-of-the-uk-space-industry-2021

 

https://www.ukspace.org

 

https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/uk-invest-10-space-clusters-22970017

 

Jobs in Space

 

https://spacecareers.uk

 

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]]> Secrets of the 1921 Census ft Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan and Dr Melanie Bassett Secrets of the 1921 Census ft Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan and Dr Melanie Bassett Tue, 17 May 2022 07:39:36 GMT 39:35 6283513945e91b001463744c false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 6283513945e91b001463744c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c secrets-of-the-1921-census The 1921 Census of England and Wales has been digitised full 8 4 January 2022 brought a very exciting moment for interwar historians – professional and amateur alike. The 1921 Census includes a survey of 38 million people living in England and Wales. This period followed a global pandemic and saw economic instability between two world wars. A team of hundreds of conservators have been working to conserve and digitise these 30,000 bound volumes of documents. Now they’re available to us all online.


This time on Life Solved, Glenn Harris chats with Deborah Sugg Ryan, Professor of Design History and Theory and Dr Melanie Bassett, Research Fellow in Public Engagement about the insights revealed by these documents, and a few of the mysteries they've been following through the archives too!


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan @deborahsuggryan

Professor of Design History and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-sugg-ryan

 

Dr Melanie Bassett @melanie_bassett

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melanie-bassett

 

Where can you access the 1921 Census? 

 

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20s-people/the-1921-census/where-can-i-access-the-1921-census/

 

Findmypast has access to the census :

 

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/1921-census

 

Melanie is also website manager of Port Towns and Urban Cultures:

 

www.porttowns.port.ac.uk

 

Deborah’s exploration of house history:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/democratic-citizenship/ideal-homes-revealed-in-the-1921-census


https://moda.mdx.ac.uk/a-place-we-call-home/house-histories/1921-census/




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]]> January 2022 brought a very exciting moment for interwar historians – professional and amateur alike. The 1921 Census includes a survey of 38 million people living in England and Wales. This period followed a global pandemic and saw economic instability between two world wars. A team of hundreds of conservators have been working to conserve and digitise these 30,000 bound volumes of documents. Now they’re available to us all online.


This time on Life Solved, Glenn Harris chats with Deborah Sugg Ryan, Professor of Design History and Theory and Dr Melanie Bassett, Research Fellow in Public Engagement about the insights revealed by these documents, and a few of the mysteries they've been following through the archives too!


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan @deborahsuggryan

Professor of Design History and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-sugg-ryan

 

Dr Melanie Bassett @melanie_bassett

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melanie-bassett

 

Where can you access the 1921 Census? 

 

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20s-people/the-1921-census/where-can-i-access-the-1921-census/

 

Findmypast has access to the census :

 

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/1921-census

 

Melanie is also website manager of Port Towns and Urban Cultures:

 

www.porttowns.port.ac.uk

 

Deborah’s exploration of house history:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/democratic-citizenship/ideal-homes-revealed-in-the-1921-census


https://moda.mdx.ac.uk/a-place-we-call-home/house-histories/1921-census/




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]]> Truth About Cyber Security and Cyber Crime ft. Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos Truth About Cyber Security and Cyber Crime ft. Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos Tue, 10 May 2022 01:00:10 GMT 25:00 627919088365aa0012c7bd5d false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 627919088365aa0012c7bd5d 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c truth-about-cyber-security-and-cyber-crime-ft-dr-vasileios-k how to stay safe in a time of heightened cyber threat full 8 3 Cybercrime is now one of the most prevalent and due to its international scope, can be difficult to track and prosecute for. So how vulnerable are individuals and businesses from attacks?


And is cyber crime also being used in warfare and state-backed activity? 


In this episode of Life Solved, hear insights from Professor Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, a Reader in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity on how governments and laws are adapting to crime in the complex and evolving digital world.


And find out about work that’s going on to protect vulnerable people, educate citizens and proof businesses against attacks.  


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research


 

Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/vasileios-karagiannopoulos

 

In the episode, Vas mentions how you can find out more and protect yourself and your business against cybercrime:

 

 

National Cyber Security Centre:

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/actions-to-take-when-the-cyber-threat-is-heightened

 

Data Protection via the Information Commissioner’s Office:

 

https://ico.org.uk

 

Data Guidance for Organisations:

 

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/

 

Is there a heightened Cyber Threat right now?

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/heightened-threat

 

What is Hacktivism?

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/a-short-history-of-hacktivism-its-past-and-present-and-what-can-w

 

https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/hacktivism

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]]> Cybercrime is now one of the most prevalent and due to its international scope, can be difficult to track and prosecute for. So how vulnerable are individuals and businesses from attacks?


And is cyber crime also being used in warfare and state-backed activity? 


In this episode of Life Solved, hear insights from Professor Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, a Reader in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity on how governments and laws are adapting to crime in the complex and evolving digital world.


And find out about work that’s going on to protect vulnerable people, educate citizens and proof businesses against attacks.  


You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research


 

Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/vasileios-karagiannopoulos

 

In the episode, Vas mentions how you can find out more and protect yourself and your business against cybercrime:

 

 

National Cyber Security Centre:

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/actions-to-take-when-the-cyber-threat-is-heightened

 

Data Protection via the Information Commissioner’s Office:

 

https://ico.org.uk

 

Data Guidance for Organisations:

 

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/

 

Is there a heightened Cyber Threat right now?

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/heightened-threat

 

What is Hacktivism?

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/a-short-history-of-hacktivism-its-past-and-present-and-what-can-w

 

https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/hacktivism

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]]> How Can Oceans Save the Planet? Ft. Dr Ian Hendy How Can Oceans Save the Planet? Ft. Dr Ian Hendy Tue, 03 May 2022 01:00:41 GMT 31:56 626f9dff162abf001426b1ab false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 626f9dff162abf001426b1ab 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-can-oceans-save-the-planet-ft-dr-ian-hendy Marine habitat restoration and carbon capture and storage full 8 2 This episode’s guest may have started his career as "the world’s worst commercial fisherman", but Dr Ian Hendy soon found his calling as a conservationist.

 

As a Tropical Marine Ecologist and Course Leader for Marine Biology here at the University of Portsmouth, he’s leading innovative research into how restoration of ecosystems can help us fight climate change and biodiversity loss, by locking away carbon.


Ian shares insights into how conservation work can go hand in hand with supporting coastal livelihoods. He also tells how ground breaking projects along UK coastlines are offering hope for carbon capture and storage.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Ian Hendy is passionate about bringing marine conservation to the public

 

https://www.drianhendy.com


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/ian-hendy

 

Find out about Ian’s work in this award-winning documentary

 

https://www.terramater.at/productions/islands-in-time/

 

Kelp restoration in Sussex

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/the-fate-of-kelp-derived-carbon-in-sussex-waters


https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19191614.trawler-ban-vital-seabed-off-sussex/?ref=rss


https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/helpourkelp


https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/sussex-kelp/

 

Blue Carbon and Nature Based Solutions


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/from-marine-protected-areas-to-nature-based-solutions

 

https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/blue-carbon

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]]> This episode’s guest may have started his career as "the world’s worst commercial fisherman", but Dr Ian Hendy soon found his calling as a conservationist.

 

As a Tropical Marine Ecologist and Course Leader for Marine Biology here at the University of Portsmouth, he’s leading innovative research into how restoration of ecosystems can help us fight climate change and biodiversity loss, by locking away carbon.


Ian shares insights into how conservation work can go hand in hand with supporting coastal livelihoods. He also tells how ground breaking projects along UK coastlines are offering hope for carbon capture and storage.

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Ian Hendy is passionate about bringing marine conservation to the public

 

https://www.drianhendy.com


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/ian-hendy

 

Find out about Ian’s work in this award-winning documentary

 

https://www.terramater.at/productions/islands-in-time/

 

Kelp restoration in Sussex

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/the-fate-of-kelp-derived-carbon-in-sussex-waters


https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19191614.trawler-ban-vital-seabed-off-sussex/?ref=rss


https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/helpourkelp


https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/sussex-kelp/

 

Blue Carbon and Nature Based Solutions


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/from-marine-protected-areas-to-nature-based-solutions

 

https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/blue-carbon

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]]> The Future of Support for Society’s Most Vulnerable Ft. Dr Emma Maynard and Dr Bethany Simmonds. The Future of Support for Society’s Most Vulnerable Ft. Dr Emma Maynard and Dr Bethany Simmonds. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:00:43 GMT 26:37 626549028cf2d10013462f34 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 626549028cf2d10013462f34 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-future-of-support-of-societys-most-vulnerable-ft-dr-emma How can UK schools and healthcare cope with increased demand? full 8 1 Can schools cope under the strain of increased social need? And where are the UK’s health and care systems failing the most vulnerable in society? Dr Bethany Simmonds and Dr Emma Maynard share their insights, perspectives and solutions on two vital areas of social support in the UK.


Amidst funding restructures, privatisation and the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK’s public services are increasingly undergoing change. From care home homes and emergency services to hospitals and schools, the pressures on the people delivering this care is ever-present.


So what does the future hold for social care and the family support services provided by schools? How will this impact the most vulnerable in society? And what can be done to prevent crises in our social services deepening?

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Emma Maynard

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/emma-maynard

 

 

Dr Bethany Simmonds

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/bethany-simmonds

 

 

44% of School teachers plan to quit within 5 years due to stress and unmanageable workloads

 

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/apr/11/teachers-england-plan-to-quit-workloads-stress-trust

 

 

Bethany’s book, Ageing and the Crisis in Health and Social Care (Global and National Perspectives)

 

https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-and-the-crisis-in-health-and-social-care

 

 

Vulnerable adults left without care in England and staff crisis worsens

 

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jan/15/vulnerable-adults-left-without-care-in-england-as-staff-crisis-worsens

 

 

Schools need urgent funding to prevent mental health crisis

 

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/press-releases/schools-need-urgent-funding-to-prevent-mental-health-crisis/

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]]> Can schools cope under the strain of increased social need? And where are the UK’s health and care systems failing the most vulnerable in society? Dr Bethany Simmonds and Dr Emma Maynard share their insights, perspectives and solutions on two vital areas of social support in the UK.


Amidst funding restructures, privatisation and the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK’s public services are increasingly undergoing change. From care home homes and emergency services to hospitals and schools, the pressures on the people delivering this care is ever-present.


So what does the future hold for social care and the family support services provided by schools? How will this impact the most vulnerable in society? And what can be done to prevent crises in our social services deepening?

 

You can find out more about University of Portsmouth research at port.ac.uk/research

 

Dr Emma Maynard

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/emma-maynard

 

 

Dr Bethany Simmonds

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/bethany-simmonds

 

 

44% of School teachers plan to quit within 5 years due to stress and unmanageable workloads

 

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/apr/11/teachers-england-plan-to-quit-workloads-stress-trust

 

 

Bethany’s book, Ageing and the Crisis in Health and Social Care (Global and National Perspectives)

 

https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-and-the-crisis-in-health-and-social-care

 

 

Vulnerable adults left without care in England and staff crisis worsens

 

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jan/15/vulnerable-adults-left-without-care-in-england-as-staff-crisis-worsens

 

 

Schools need urgent funding to prevent mental health crisis

 

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/press-releases/schools-need-urgent-funding-to-prevent-mental-health-crisis/

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]]> Facing Up to Online Abuse Facing Up to Online Abuse Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:00:42 GMT 26:42 62388a44bb650e0012e416b3 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 62388a44bb650e0012e416b3 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c facing-up-to-online-abuse How can we stop platforms from enabling domestic abuse? full 7 7 This time, Dr Lisa Sugiura opens up the conversation on how technology is enabling domestic abuse and coercive control, and what needs to happen to put a stop to it.


In Life Solved we feature cutting-edge research from the University of Portsmouth. Dr Sugiura explains how her team collaborated with other organisations to explore the extent to which social media and online platforms, technology and other online media are allowing abusers to stalk, control, threaten or harm victims.


She found out that in most domestic abuse cases, technology was involved, so what needs to change in our justice system to empower police investigators and victims to recognise and challenge these harmful and even life-threatening activities?


You can find out more about research at Portsmouth on the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


If you believe you or someone else is in danger, call the police on 999.


If you are concerned for yourself or others, you can find further information via Refuge 

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk


Or find out more at https://enough.campaign.gov.uk


You can find out more about Dr Lisa Sugiura and her work here at: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lisa-sugiura


Lisa recently appeared in ITV’s “The Truth About Stalking”


https://www.itv.com/news/2022-03-09/louise-minchin-the-truth-about-stalking-itv-tonight


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]]> This time, Dr Lisa Sugiura opens up the conversation on how technology is enabling domestic abuse and coercive control, and what needs to happen to put a stop to it.


In Life Solved we feature cutting-edge research from the University of Portsmouth. Dr Sugiura explains how her team collaborated with other organisations to explore the extent to which social media and online platforms, technology and other online media are allowing abusers to stalk, control, threaten or harm victims.


She found out that in most domestic abuse cases, technology was involved, so what needs to change in our justice system to empower police investigators and victims to recognise and challenge these harmful and even life-threatening activities?


You can find out more about research at Portsmouth on the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


If you believe you or someone else is in danger, call the police on 999.


If you are concerned for yourself or others, you can find further information via Refuge 

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk


Or find out more at https://enough.campaign.gov.uk


You can find out more about Dr Lisa Sugiura and her work here at: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lisa-sugiura


Lisa recently appeared in ITV’s “The Truth About Stalking”


https://www.itv.com/news/2022-03-09/louise-minchin-the-truth-about-stalking-itv-tonight


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]]> Understanding the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Understanding the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:45:27 GMT 39:58 622f758127c3680011475435 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 622f758127c3680011475435 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c understanding-the-ukraine-russia-conflict Discussion and background on the war in Ukraine full 7 6 In this special episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Glenn Harris speaks to academics for their insight on current world events.


Dr Tom Smith, Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College and Principal Lecturer in International Relations at Portsmouth joins Dr Paul Flenley, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at the University, to explain some of the histories and politics that have led up to the war in Ukraine.


Then Glenn asks questions about the roles and possible future pathways for NATO and other nations in light of military and nuclear capabilities and globalised economic relationships.


Sharing opinions and ideas are Dr Patricia Shamai, a Principal Lecturer in International Relations, Peter Lee, Professor of Applied Ethics and Dr Frank Ledwidge, a Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy.


You can find out more about at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DR PAUL FLENLEY @PaulFlenley

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-flenley

 

DR TOM SMITH @Tomtheacademic

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-smith

 

DR PATRICIA SHAMAI @pshamai

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/patricia-shamai

 

PROFESSOR PETER LEE @ReaperBook

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/peter-lee

 

DR FRANK LEDWIDGE

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/frank-ledwidge

https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-russias-strategic-aims-and-how-effectively-are-they-achieving-them-178243?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton

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]]> In this special episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Glenn Harris speaks to academics for their insight on current world events.


Dr Tom Smith, Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College and Principal Lecturer in International Relations at Portsmouth joins Dr Paul Flenley, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at the University, to explain some of the histories and politics that have led up to the war in Ukraine.


Then Glenn asks questions about the roles and possible future pathways for NATO and other nations in light of military and nuclear capabilities and globalised economic relationships.


Sharing opinions and ideas are Dr Patricia Shamai, a Principal Lecturer in International Relations, Peter Lee, Professor of Applied Ethics and Dr Frank Ledwidge, a Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy.


You can find out more about at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DR PAUL FLENLEY @PaulFlenley

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-flenley

 

DR TOM SMITH @Tomtheacademic

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-smith

 

DR PATRICIA SHAMAI @pshamai

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/patricia-shamai

 

PROFESSOR PETER LEE @ReaperBook

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/peter-lee

 

DR FRANK LEDWIDGE

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/frank-ledwidge

https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-russias-strategic-aims-and-how-effectively-are-they-achieving-them-178243?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton

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]]> <![CDATA[Do Animals Really Know What We're Thinking? ft. Dr Leanne Proops]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:00:14 GMT 19:10 621fa82557ff390012ad02fe false https://port.ac.uk/research 621fa82557ff390012ad02fe 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c do-animals-really-know-what-were-thinking-ft-dr-leanne-proop A look inside the minds of dogs, horses and their relationships with humans full 7 5 In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, meet Dr Leanne Proops (and her cast of animal helpers)


Leanne’s a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Psychology here at Portsmouth, and she’s been looking into the relationships that exist between humans and animals.


From dogs to cats to horses, hear how Leanne’s been gathering ideas and insights into how much they really understand about our human experiences and emotions. From the happy hormones dogs experience after a lovely cuddle with their owner, to how much horses can register and remember our feelings, these animals really do seem to know what’s going on in our heads!


Leanne also takes us through research into the role ‘robot’ dogs can play in therapy.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


LEANNE PROOPS @leanneproops


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leanne-proops


THERAPY AND BIOMIMETIC ROBOT DOGS


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/childrens-evaluations-of-a-therapy-dog-and-biomimetic-robot-influ

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/robots-could-replace-real-therapy-dogs


https://www.miro-e.com

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, meet Dr Leanne Proops (and her cast of animal helpers)


Leanne’s a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Psychology here at Portsmouth, and she’s been looking into the relationships that exist between humans and animals.


From dogs to cats to horses, hear how Leanne’s been gathering ideas and insights into how much they really understand about our human experiences and emotions. From the happy hormones dogs experience after a lovely cuddle with their owner, to how much horses can register and remember our feelings, these animals really do seem to know what’s going on in our heads!


Leanne also takes us through research into the role ‘robot’ dogs can play in therapy.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


LEANNE PROOPS @leanneproops


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leanne-proops


THERAPY AND BIOMIMETIC ROBOT DOGS


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/childrens-evaluations-of-a-therapy-dog-and-biomimetic-robot-influ

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/robots-could-replace-real-therapy-dogs


https://www.miro-e.com

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]]> Clearing Up Corruption in Football ft. Dr Adam Cox and Christina Philippou Clearing Up Corruption in Football ft. Dr Adam Cox and Christina Philippou Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:00:11 GMT 19:51 621d02f3aea7d20012bdb34c false https://port.ac.uk/research 621d02f3aea7d20012bdb34c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c clearing-up-corruption-in-football In the second of our football specials, University of Portsmouth researchers share surprising insights into the balance books of the beautiful game. full 7 4 Life Solved S7 E04

Football: Clearing Up Corruption in Football


In the second of our football specials, University of Portsmouth researchers share surprising insights into the balance books of the beautiful game.


Christina Philippou and Dr Adam Cox tell Life Solved how mismanagement and corruption can often mean funds end up in the wrong places, creating conflicts of interest and instability in clubs at all levels.


They also discuss the route to making the sport fairer financially, with better regulation and processes – something Christina’s background in accounting and fraud investigations gives her a unique insight upon.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


CHRISTINA PHILIPPOU


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/christina-philippou(537166f6-3c71-4923-adc7-4ddcc3de8c36).html


DR ADAM COX


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adam-cox

 

HOW RESILIENT ARE ENGLISH FOOTBALL CLUBS IN THE FACE OF RECESSION?


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/measuring-the-resilience-of-english-premier-league-clubs-to-econo


HOW DOES LIVE FOOTBALL ON TV SUPPORT PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS?


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060958/More-Premier-League-football-TV.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


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]]> Life Solved S7 E04

Football: Clearing Up Corruption in Football


In the second of our football specials, University of Portsmouth researchers share surprising insights into the balance books of the beautiful game.


Christina Philippou and Dr Adam Cox tell Life Solved how mismanagement and corruption can often mean funds end up in the wrong places, creating conflicts of interest and instability in clubs at all levels.


They also discuss the route to making the sport fairer financially, with better regulation and processes – something Christina’s background in accounting and fraud investigations gives her a unique insight upon.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


CHRISTINA PHILIPPOU


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/christina-philippou(537166f6-3c71-4923-adc7-4ddcc3de8c36).html


DR ADAM COX


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adam-cox

 

HOW RESILIENT ARE ENGLISH FOOTBALL CLUBS IN THE FACE OF RECESSION?


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/measuring-the-resilience-of-english-premier-league-clubs-to-econo


HOW DOES LIVE FOOTBALL ON TV SUPPORT PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS?


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060958/More-Premier-League-football-TV.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


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]]> Equality and Abuse in Football ft. Dr Beth Clarkson and Dr Tom Webb Equality and Abuse in Football ft. Dr Beth Clarkson and Dr Tom Webb Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:24 GMT 17:32 620e569aeaa42d00144b8985 false https://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 620e569aeaa42d00144b8985 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c equality-and-abuse-in-football-ft-dr-beth-clarkson-and-dr-to How can we make football fairer and safer for all? full 7 3 In the first of this two-part special on the state of football, researchers from the University of Portsmouth explore how football in the UK is moving towards becoming a fairer game, and look at the challenges still faced.


Dr Tom Webb shares insights into his research around match officials: how this group has been marginalised and is subject to abuse at every level. He compares this to work he’s done internationally and asks what can be done to ensure people’s rights to a safe working experience are respected.


Dr Beth Clarkson works to promote equality and diversity in sports. She’s a Policy Advisor for Fair Game UK and discusses how policy and governance can be used to drive sustainability and fairness in the sport. She thinks that research can be fundamental in bringing marginalised voices to the fore in decision-making at every level of the game.



DR TOM WEBB @DRTOMWEBB


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-webb


DR BETH CLARKSON @DRBCLARKSON

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/beth-clarkson


FAIR GAME UK


https://www.fairgameuk.org

 

ABUSE, REFEREES AND MATCH OFFICIALS

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/uk-sporting-bodies-join-forces-to-tackle-abuse-towards-officials


WOMEN’S FOOTBALL


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/european-super-league-failure-was-a-lucky-swerve-for-womens-footb

 

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELITE WOMEN’S SPORT


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/the-gendered-effects-of-covid-19-on-elite-womens-sport


ARE WOMEN WINNING THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORT?


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/women-in-sport-are-winning-the-fight-for-equal-pay-slowly

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]]> In the first of this two-part special on the state of football, researchers from the University of Portsmouth explore how football in the UK is moving towards becoming a fairer game, and look at the challenges still faced.


Dr Tom Webb shares insights into his research around match officials: how this group has been marginalised and is subject to abuse at every level. He compares this to work he’s done internationally and asks what can be done to ensure people’s rights to a safe working experience are respected.


Dr Beth Clarkson works to promote equality and diversity in sports. She’s a Policy Advisor for Fair Game UK and discusses how policy and governance can be used to drive sustainability and fairness in the sport. She thinks that research can be fundamental in bringing marginalised voices to the fore in decision-making at every level of the game.



DR TOM WEBB @DRTOMWEBB


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-webb


DR BETH CLARKSON @DRBCLARKSON

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/beth-clarkson


FAIR GAME UK


https://www.fairgameuk.org

 

ABUSE, REFEREES AND MATCH OFFICIALS

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/uk-sporting-bodies-join-forces-to-tackle-abuse-towards-officials


WOMEN’S FOOTBALL


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/european-super-league-failure-was-a-lucky-swerve-for-womens-footb

 

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELITE WOMEN’S SPORT


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/the-gendered-effects-of-covid-19-on-elite-womens-sport


ARE WOMEN WINNING THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORT?


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/women-in-sport-are-winning-the-fight-for-equal-pay-slowly

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]]> The Truth About Cold Water Swimming ft. Dr Heather Massey The Truth About Cold Water Swimming ft. Dr Heather Massey Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:00:14 GMT 22:52 620a2267d009880012b60e24 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 620a2267d009880012b60e24 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-truth-about-cold-water-swimming-ft-dr-heather-massey Is cold water swimming really good for you? How do you do it safely? full 7 2 Have you heard about the reported benefits of swimming in cold water and cold water immersion? Wondering if there’s anything in it?


On this episode of Life Solved, Dr Heather Massey explains what happens to the body’s physiology in cold water and shares her tips for how you can dip your toe in the hobby and still stay safe.


From mental health benefits, new friendships and increased wellbeing to easing physical symptoms of menopause, and even reducing episodes of migraine sufferers: there’s certainly a lot to be explored in terms of how cold water impacts the body and whether it’s the cure-all passionate converts claim.


Heather’s an outdoor swimming fan herself, but says there’s definitely ways to make the most of your experience, if it’s something you’re thinking of trying.


Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. You can find out more about this work and other research on the website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DR HEATHER MASSEY @H_Massey1979


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-massey


IS COLD WATER SWIMMING SAFE?


https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia

 

ACCLIMATISING TO COLD WATER SWIMMING

 

https://theconversation.com/cold-water-swimming-what-you-can-do-to-acclimatise-to-the-temperature-175449

 

DOCUMENTARY ON COLD WATER SWIMMING

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGB-ZlkvO0

 

MYTH-BUSTING WEBINAR WITH PROFESSOR MIKE TIPTON AND DR HEATHER MASSEY

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axP_prHezY

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]]> Have you heard about the reported benefits of swimming in cold water and cold water immersion? Wondering if there’s anything in it?


On this episode of Life Solved, Dr Heather Massey explains what happens to the body’s physiology in cold water and shares her tips for how you can dip your toe in the hobby and still stay safe.


From mental health benefits, new friendships and increased wellbeing to easing physical symptoms of menopause, and even reducing episodes of migraine sufferers: there’s certainly a lot to be explored in terms of how cold water impacts the body and whether it’s the cure-all passionate converts claim.


Heather’s an outdoor swimming fan herself, but says there’s definitely ways to make the most of your experience, if it’s something you’re thinking of trying.


Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. You can find out more about this work and other research on the website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DR HEATHER MASSEY @H_Massey1979


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-massey


IS COLD WATER SWIMMING SAFE?


https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia

 

ACCLIMATISING TO COLD WATER SWIMMING

 

https://theconversation.com/cold-water-swimming-what-you-can-do-to-acclimatise-to-the-temperature-175449

 

DOCUMENTARY ON COLD WATER SWIMMING

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGB-ZlkvO0

 

MYTH-BUSTING WEBINAR WITH PROFESSOR MIKE TIPTON AND DR HEATHER MASSEY

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axP_prHezY

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]]> Palaeontology at Portsmouth: Telling the biggest story Palaeontology at Portsmouth: Telling the biggest story Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:00:25 GMT 25:37 61fbbb0c8e4d42001492148f false https://port.ac.uk/research 61fbbb0c8e4d42001492148f 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c palaeontology-at-portsmouth-telling-the-biggest-story full 7 1 Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode find out how palaeontology allows us to tell the biggest story out there: that of life on earth!


Dr Dave Martill and Dr Nizar Ibrahim share stories of their incredible finds, from the Saharan desert to Morocco to… the Isle of Wight, where PhD Student Jeremy Lockwood has identified a whole new species of dinosaur!


What does it feel like to log a new species to science? What can our understanding of evolution tell us about our planet today, and how is technology accelerating our discoveries in the future?


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DAVE MARTILL


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-martill


NIZAR IBRAHIM @NIZARIBRAHIMPHD


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nizar-ibrahim

 

JEREMY LOCKWOOD’S DISCOVERY: BRIGHSTONEUS SIMMONDSIS

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/11/big-nosed-dinosaur-brighstoneus-simmondsi-discovered-retired-doctor-isle-of-wight

 

UNEARTHING SPINOSAURUS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsFVO6OhO8


USING CT SCANNING TO UNDERSTAND FOSSILS

 

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-04-15/university-of-portsmouth-discover-prehistoric-winged-lizards-secret-to-success

 

STUDY PALEAONTOLOGY WITH PORTSMOUTH


https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-palaeontology

 

 

DINOSAUR ISLE, ISLE OF WIGHT

 

https://www.dinosaurisle.com

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]]> Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth.


In this episode find out how palaeontology allows us to tell the biggest story out there: that of life on earth!


Dr Dave Martill and Dr Nizar Ibrahim share stories of their incredible finds, from the Saharan desert to Morocco to… the Isle of Wight, where PhD Student Jeremy Lockwood has identified a whole new species of dinosaur!


What does it feel like to log a new species to science? What can our understanding of evolution tell us about our planet today, and how is technology accelerating our discoveries in the future?


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DAVE MARTILL


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-martill


NIZAR IBRAHIM @NIZARIBRAHIMPHD


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nizar-ibrahim

 

JEREMY LOCKWOOD’S DISCOVERY: BRIGHSTONEUS SIMMONDSIS

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/11/big-nosed-dinosaur-brighstoneus-simmondsi-discovered-retired-doctor-isle-of-wight

 

UNEARTHING SPINOSAURUS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsFVO6OhO8


USING CT SCANNING TO UNDERSTAND FOSSILS

 

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-04-15/university-of-portsmouth-discover-prehistoric-winged-lizards-secret-to-success

 

STUDY PALEAONTOLOGY WITH PORTSMOUTH


https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-palaeontology

 

 

DINOSAUR ISLE, ISLE OF WIGHT

 

https://www.dinosaurisle.com

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]]> Representing All of Us in Public Organisations and Policy Ft. Professor Karen Johnston Representing All of Us in Public Organisations and Policy Ft. Professor Karen Johnston Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:00:36 GMT 14:01 61a755df40c468001203678a false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 61a755df40c468001203678a 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c representing-all-of-us-in-public-organisations-and-policy-ft How can gender equality and representation in our public institutions make a fairer society for all? full 6 10 In the final episode of this series of Life Solved, delve into some surprising insights from studies of gender representation in the UK and further afield. Professor Karen Johnston challenges the norms that are holding back women and under-represented groups. From the police force, to government, civil service and the NHS, Karen looks at the impact of inequalities in workplaces and the cultures of critical organisations.


Professor Johnston shares her findings into how diversifying gender in the police force has had a direct impact on arrests for some crimes against women. She also highlights how women are unevenly represented in certain types of roles and discusses why this might be.


Looking at the NHS she furthers the insights and explains how mirroring a population in its public services and governance can lead to better decision-making and fairer representation of the needs of the people.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


PROFESSOR KAREN JOHNSTON


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/karen-johnston


Does female police leadership affect gender-based violence arrests?


https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/64267/1/Johnson_Houston_IRAS_2018_does_female_police_leadership_affect_gender_based_violence_arrests.pdf


Women in public policy are still under-represented


https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2018/10/women-public-policy1


Gender Equality of one of the UN sustainable development goals


https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

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]]> In the final episode of this series of Life Solved, delve into some surprising insights from studies of gender representation in the UK and further afield. Professor Karen Johnston challenges the norms that are holding back women and under-represented groups. From the police force, to government, civil service and the NHS, Karen looks at the impact of inequalities in workplaces and the cultures of critical organisations.


Professor Johnston shares her findings into how diversifying gender in the police force has had a direct impact on arrests for some crimes against women. She also highlights how women are unevenly represented in certain types of roles and discusses why this might be.


Looking at the NHS she furthers the insights and explains how mirroring a population in its public services and governance can lead to better decision-making and fairer representation of the needs of the people.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


PROFESSOR KAREN JOHNSTON


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/karen-johnston


Does female police leadership affect gender-based violence arrests?


https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/64267/1/Johnson_Houston_IRAS_2018_does_female_police_leadership_affect_gender_based_violence_arrests.pdf


Women in public policy are still under-represented


https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2018/10/women-public-policy1


Gender Equality of one of the UN sustainable development goals


https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

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]]> How Tech is Changing Our World ft. Professor Adrian Hopgood How Tech is Changing Our World ft. Professor Adrian Hopgood Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:47:26 GMT 11:05 619e56a4a29d8f0012ec98cc false http://www.port.ac.uk/research 619e56a4a29d8f0012ec98cc 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-tech-is-changing-ur-world-ft-professor-adrian-hopgood A look at how research into AI and tech at the University of Portsmouth is changing our world full 6 9 This time on Life Solved, we’re taking a tour of the innovations in technology taking place at the University of Portsmouth.


Professor Adrian Hopgood heads up the Future and Emerging Technologies Research Theme. In addition to a passion for AI and digital technology, he explains how nature is inspiring brilliant design in construction.


Find out about the artificial intelligence that’s being used to improve patient care in health settings as well as the opportunities in telecommunications and outer space.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


PROFESSOR ADRIAN HOPGOOD


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adrian-hopgood


Find out about the Future and Emerging Technologies Theme.


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/future-and-emerging-technologies


Artificial intelligence and its practical applications


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/aipa-cluster

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]]> This time on Life Solved, we’re taking a tour of the innovations in technology taking place at the University of Portsmouth.


Professor Adrian Hopgood heads up the Future and Emerging Technologies Research Theme. In addition to a passion for AI and digital technology, he explains how nature is inspiring brilliant design in construction.


Find out about the artificial intelligence that’s being used to improve patient care in health settings as well as the opportunities in telecommunications and outer space.


You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


PROFESSOR ADRIAN HOPGOOD


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adrian-hopgood


Find out about the Future and Emerging Technologies Theme.


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/future-and-emerging-technologies


Artificial intelligence and its practical applications


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/aipa-cluster

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]]> COP in Focus - What happens now? COP in Focus - What happens now? Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:58:52 GMT 21:53 6194fbe8c732590012d28678 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 6194fbe8c732590012d28678 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c cop-in-focus-what-happens-now A review of the COP26 comittments and what this means for climate change goals full 6 8

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]]>

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]]> COP In Focus: The Future of Construction COP In Focus: The Future of Construction Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:26:15 GMT 15:45 618941b63cbea30019a5cfe6 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 618941b63cbea30019a5cfe6 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-future-of-construction How sustainable buildings and cities can help on the path to net zero full 6 7 This week the COP26 conference in Glasgow turns its focus to issues such as transport, cities and the built environment. On this episode of the Life Solved podcast the University of Portsmouth’s Professor Mark Gaterell demystifies the role of construction in our net zero future.

 

Find out how the way our buildings are designed, made and used impact their carbon footprints. Mark also explains how the running of cities can add up to a huge impact on climate change, environments and human life. This sector contributes to 38% of global carbon emissions, so revolutionising it is key in our goals to reach net zero.

 

What’s more, innovative work from the University of Portsmouth and its partners is helping make sure that the cities and buildings of the future are green ones.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

PROFESSOR MARK GATERELL

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mark-gaterell

 

What is Sustainable Construction?

 

https://www.british-assessment.co.uk/insights/what-is-sustainable-construction-and-why-is-it-important/

 

Collaborative construction in developing countries

 

https://pure.port.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/20609935/Improving_collaboration_in_construction_projects_in_developing_countries.pdf

 

The UN Climate Change Conference 2021

 

https://ukcop26.org

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]]> This week the COP26 conference in Glasgow turns its focus to issues such as transport, cities and the built environment. On this episode of the Life Solved podcast the University of Portsmouth’s Professor Mark Gaterell demystifies the role of construction in our net zero future.

 

Find out how the way our buildings are designed, made and used impact their carbon footprints. Mark also explains how the running of cities can add up to a huge impact on climate change, environments and human life. This sector contributes to 38% of global carbon emissions, so revolutionising it is key in our goals to reach net zero.

 

What’s more, innovative work from the University of Portsmouth and its partners is helping make sure that the cities and buildings of the future are green ones.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

PROFESSOR MARK GATERELL

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mark-gaterell

 

What is Sustainable Construction?

 

https://www.british-assessment.co.uk/insights/what-is-sustainable-construction-and-why-is-it-important/

 

Collaborative construction in developing countries

 

https://pure.port.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/20609935/Improving_collaboration_in_construction_projects_in_developing_countries.pdf

 

The UN Climate Change Conference 2021

 

https://ukcop26.org

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]]> Community Resilience in Facing World Crises Community Resilience in Facing World Crises Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:08:23 GMT 16:29 6177c593ebd229001941c0d8 false https://port.ac.uk/research 6177c593ebd229001941c0d8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c community-resilience-in-facing-world-crises full 6 5  What are the “wicked problems” facing our planet, how are they connected and and how can we address them?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Cressida Bowyer explains key findings the University of Portsmouth plans to highlight at COP26, the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this November.

 

She explains the link between plastic pollution and climate change, and shares insights into how community-based research can combat this on the local level.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

Dr Cressida Bowyer

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/cressida-bowyer

 

The Tupamue Project

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/tupumue

 

The STEPP Project:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/plastic-pollution-in-the-global-south

 

Hear Dr Cressida Bowyer and Dr Louis Netter talking about ACT Nairobi

 

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzM5OWEwYzAzLWU5ZDAtNGY5Yi1iOGYxLTY0MzgzMDIzY2I1Yw/episode/YjdmYmNkM2QtZDkxZS00YmQ4LTljMjYtOGVjZjgzZDQ1YWUx

 

Using art to tackle air pollution in a Nairobi slum

 

https://theconversation.com/using-art-to-tackle-air-pollution-a-story-from-a-nairobi-slum-111212

 

The UN Climate Change Conference 2021-10-25

 

https://ukcop26.org

 

Revolution Plastics

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics

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]]>  What are the “wicked problems” facing our planet, how are they connected and and how can we address them?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Cressida Bowyer explains key findings the University of Portsmouth plans to highlight at COP26, the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this November.

 

She explains the link between plastic pollution and climate change, and shares insights into how community-based research can combat this on the local level.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

Dr Cressida Bowyer

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/cressida-bowyer

 

The Tupamue Project

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/tupumue

 

The STEPP Project:

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/plastic-pollution-in-the-global-south

 

Hear Dr Cressida Bowyer and Dr Louis Netter talking about ACT Nairobi

 

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzM5OWEwYzAzLWU5ZDAtNGY5Yi1iOGYxLTY0MzgzMDIzY2I1Yw/episode/YjdmYmNkM2QtZDkxZS00YmQ4LTljMjYtOGVjZjgzZDQ1YWUx

 

Using art to tackle air pollution in a Nairobi slum

 

https://theconversation.com/using-art-to-tackle-air-pollution-a-story-from-a-nairobi-slum-111212

 

The UN Climate Change Conference 2021-10-25

 

https://ukcop26.org

 

Revolution Plastics

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics

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]]> <![CDATA[The Future of Space Exploration with The University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:00:05 GMT 24:26 616ef75e7d5f0200123c1f39 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-university-of-ports 616ef75e7d5f0200123c1f39 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-university-of-ports full 6 4 In this special episode of Life Solved, Glenn Harris interviews talented experts at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation to find out about the UK’s agenda to double space activity across the next ten years.

 

Plus, find out how The University of Portsmouth is sharing in those ambitions by combining data analytics expertise with world-class training, engineering and construction.

 

Glenn’s joined by Professor Adam Amara and Professor David Bacon who explain how researchers can harness the power of space for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and fast! That even includes building the biggest radio telescope in the solar system… on the far side of the moon!

 

Dr Laura Nuttall and Professor Claudia Maraston join Glenn to explain fascinating work into gravitational waves and black holes.

National Space Strategy Summary

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bold-new-strategy-to-fuel-uks-world-class-space-sector

 

The Lunar Crater Radio Telescope

 

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2020_Phase_I_Phase_II/lunar_crater_radio_telescope/

 

Size & Health of the UK Space Industry 2020

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987497/know.space-Size_Health2020-SummaryReport-FINAL_May21.pdf

 

LISA is looking for gravitational waves from black hole collisions

 

https://www.elisascience.org

Professor Adam Amara

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/adam-amara

 

Professor David Bacon

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/david-bacon

 

Dr Laura Nuttall

 

http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/author/laura.nuttall/

 

Professor Claudia Maraston

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/claudia-maraston

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/university-plays-role-in-developing-space-sector

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]]> In this special episode of Life Solved, Glenn Harris interviews talented experts at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation to find out about the UK’s agenda to double space activity across the next ten years.

 

Plus, find out how The University of Portsmouth is sharing in those ambitions by combining data analytics expertise with world-class training, engineering and construction.

 

Glenn’s joined by Professor Adam Amara and Professor David Bacon who explain how researchers can harness the power of space for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and fast! That even includes building the biggest radio telescope in the solar system… on the far side of the moon!

 

Dr Laura Nuttall and Professor Claudia Maraston join Glenn to explain fascinating work into gravitational waves and black holes.

National Space Strategy Summary

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bold-new-strategy-to-fuel-uks-world-class-space-sector

 

The Lunar Crater Radio Telescope

 

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2020_Phase_I_Phase_II/lunar_crater_radio_telescope/

 

Size & Health of the UK Space Industry 2020

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987497/know.space-Size_Health2020-SummaryReport-FINAL_May21.pdf

 

LISA is looking for gravitational waves from black hole collisions

 

https://www.elisascience.org

Professor Adam Amara

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/adam-amara

 

Professor David Bacon

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/david-bacon

 

Dr Laura Nuttall

 

http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/author/laura.nuttall/

 

Professor Claudia Maraston

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/claudia-maraston

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/university-plays-role-in-developing-space-sector

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]]> How Zines Are Capturing Social History with Dr Jac Batey How Zines Are Capturing Social History with Dr Jac Batey Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:13 GMT 14:31 6164353fcba43600123208a1 false https://portsmouth.ac.uk/research 6164353fcba43600123208a1 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c zines Explore the world of Zineopolis with @JackieBatey full 6 3 An archive of more than 300 art-zines is helping researchers and historians alike connect with social history and the human experience on diverse topics.

 

Portsmouth researcher Dr Jac Batey is behind an enormous archive of material collated for Zineopolis at the University of Portsmouth. In this week’s Life Solved podcast she explains how she came to realise the immense value of this self-published art for understanding diverse experiences through the decades.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

You can visit Zineopolis in person, or browse digital archives and blogs online at http://zineopolis.blogspot.com/p/about-collection.html

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/zineopolis-art-zine-collection

 

Find out about the Barnard Zine Library here:

 

https://zines.barnard.edu

 

Check out this article on health zines from the Wellcome Collection:

 

https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/WsT4Ex8AAHruGfWz

 

And follow zineopolis on Instagram and Youtube:

 

https://www.instagram.com/zineopolis_artzines/

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMw4vSCbJ7lfEVCun1dsEpw

 

You can find out more about Dr Jackie Batey here:

 

https://twitter.com/JackieBatey

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jackie-batey

 

 

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]]> An archive of more than 300 art-zines is helping researchers and historians alike connect with social history and the human experience on diverse topics.

 

Portsmouth researcher Dr Jac Batey is behind an enormous archive of material collated for Zineopolis at the University of Portsmouth. In this week’s Life Solved podcast she explains how she came to realise the immense value of this self-published art for understanding diverse experiences through the decades.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

You can visit Zineopolis in person, or browse digital archives and blogs online at http://zineopolis.blogspot.com/p/about-collection.html

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/zineopolis-art-zine-collection

 

Find out about the Barnard Zine Library here:

 

https://zines.barnard.edu

 

Check out this article on health zines from the Wellcome Collection:

 

https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/WsT4Ex8AAHruGfWz

 

And follow zineopolis on Instagram and Youtube:

 

https://www.instagram.com/zineopolis_artzines/

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMw4vSCbJ7lfEVCun1dsEpw

 

You can find out more about Dr Jackie Batey here:

 

https://twitter.com/JackieBatey

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jackie-batey

 

 

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]]> How Everyday People are Exploring our Cosmos How Everyday People are Exploring our Cosmos Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:00:31 GMT 21:27 615d766152d0810012f44cd8 false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 615d766152d0810012f44cd8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c how-everyday-people-are-exploring-our-cosmos Galaxy Zoo: John Worsey finds out how citizen scientists collaborated to classify galaxies and drive research forward full 6 2 The mysteries of outer space have long fascinated scientists and academics, but an innovative research project has put ordinary people at the helm of exploring our cosmos.

 

To celebrate World Space Week, Professor Bob Nicol and Professor Daniel Thomas join the Life Solved podcast to talk about Galaxy Zoo, a citizen-science project part-funded by the University of Portsmouth.

 

Across a decade, 73,000 enthusiasts joined forces to classify galaxies in their spare time, leading to blossoming communities as well as advances in our understanding of the formation and interrelation of galaxies.

 

What’s more, these findings have led to breakthroughs in machine learning and the development of artificial intelligence, and inspired Zooniverse: the world’s largest portal for people-powered research.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

You can find out more about Galaxy Zoo here on the Zooniverse portal:

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zookeeper/galaxy-zoo/

 

Zooniverse is an incredible portal where 2.3 million people are taking part in research:

 

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects

 

Explore data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey here:

 

https://www.sdss.org

 

Find out more about Professors Daniel Thomas and Bob Nichol here:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/daniel-thomas(f3c7db43-37c4-4f84-b9d4-f982a50ef9ad).html

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/bob-nichol

 

https://twitter.com/robertcnichol?lang=en

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]]> The mysteries of outer space have long fascinated scientists and academics, but an innovative research project has put ordinary people at the helm of exploring our cosmos.

 

To celebrate World Space Week, Professor Bob Nicol and Professor Daniel Thomas join the Life Solved podcast to talk about Galaxy Zoo, a citizen-science project part-funded by the University of Portsmouth.

 

Across a decade, 73,000 enthusiasts joined forces to classify galaxies in their spare time, leading to blossoming communities as well as advances in our understanding of the formation and interrelation of galaxies.

 

What’s more, these findings have led to breakthroughs in machine learning and the development of artificial intelligence, and inspired Zooniverse: the world’s largest portal for people-powered research.

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

You can find out more about Galaxy Zoo here on the Zooniverse portal:

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zookeeper/galaxy-zoo/

 

Zooniverse is an incredible portal where 2.3 million people are taking part in research:

 

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects

 

Explore data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey here:

 

https://www.sdss.org

 

Find out more about Professors Daniel Thomas and Bob Nichol here:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/daniel-thomas(f3c7db43-37c4-4f84-b9d4-f982a50ef9ad).html

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/bob-nichol

 

https://twitter.com/robertcnichol?lang=en

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]]> Mapping Past and Present ft. Prof. Humphrey Southall and Paula Aucott Mapping Past and Present ft. Prof. Humphrey Southall and Paula Aucott Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:17:33 GMT 15:55 61548b0f2e88e700125c582e false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 61548b0f2e88e700125c582e 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c mapping-past-and-present-ft-prof-humphrey-southall-and-paula How an innovative new historical mapping project is helping us understand the present full 6 1 In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Historical Geographer Professor Humphrey Southall and Paula Aucott tell us about a new mapping project that’s transforming the way we understand the present.

 

GB1900 collated data from digitised images of Britain’s six inch maps from between 1888 and 1914. By using specially developed analysis software from another project, it was possible to connect social references such as place names and extinct footpaths with hard data.

 

But a huge amount of research and data verification was helped by collaboration a crowdsourced team of local history enthusiasts and family history researchers.

 

Find out how they all worked towards making this invaluable new resource and the potential it has to give new insights into the past and present.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

PROFESSOR HUMPHREY SOUTHALL

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/humphrey-southall

 

You can download GB1900 data on this website

 

https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk

 

Background on the crowdsourced GB1900 project: the largest historical place-name gazetteer for Great Britain

 

https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2018/08/gb1900-project-launch-the-historically-open-gazetteer-of-great-britain/

 

A Visual History of Pandemics

 

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/a-visual-history-of-pandemics

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Historical Geographer Professor Humphrey Southall and Paula Aucott tell us about a new mapping project that’s transforming the way we understand the present.

 

GB1900 collated data from digitised images of Britain’s six inch maps from between 1888 and 1914. By using specially developed analysis software from another project, it was possible to connect social references such as place names and extinct footpaths with hard data.

 

But a huge amount of research and data verification was helped by collaboration a crowdsourced team of local history enthusiasts and family history researchers.

 

Find out how they all worked towards making this invaluable new resource and the potential it has to give new insights into the past and present.

 

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

 

PROFESSOR HUMPHREY SOUTHALL

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/humphrey-southall

 

You can download GB1900 data on this website

 

https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk

 

Background on the crowdsourced GB1900 project: the largest historical place-name gazetteer for Great Britain

 

https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2018/08/gb1900-project-launch-the-historically-open-gazetteer-of-great-britain/

 

A Visual History of Pandemics

 

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/a-visual-history-of-pandemics

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]]> Some more of our favourites bits so far Some more of our favourites bits so far Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT 5:59 6142277023dd7f0014cff2c5 false https://www.port.ac.uk/lifesolved 6142277023dd7f0014cff2c5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c some-more-of-our-favourites-bits-so-far Life Solved Series 6 is coming on the 30th of September bonus 5 11 John Worsey takes a look at some more of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September.


From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we'll be celebrating World Space Week by hearing how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> John Worsey takes a look at some more of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September.


From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we'll be celebrating World Space Week by hearing how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> Life Solved Season 6 is Coming on 30th of September Life Solved Season 6 is Coming on 30th of September Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:24:40 GMT 4:33 61422587fd7b1b0014e95e3e false https://www.port.ac.uk/research 61422587fd7b1b0014e95e3e 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c life-solved-season-6-is-coming-on-30th-of-september bonus 5 10 John Worsey takes a look at some of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September.


From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we'll be celebrating World Space Week by hearing how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> John Worsey takes a look at some of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September.


From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we'll be celebrating World Space Week by hearing how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> Life Solved Series 6 Preview Life Solved Series 6 Preview Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:01:49 GMT 6:10 61372ff7be20a60019f67872 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/life-solved-series-6-preview 61372ff7be20a60019f67872 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c life-solved-series-6-preview full 5 9 John Worsey takes a look at some of the exciting research coming up in our next series of Life Solved, starting on Thursday 30th of September.

Find out about a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we hear how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> John Worsey takes a look at some of the exciting research coming up in our next series of Life Solved, starting on Thursday 30th of September.

Find out about a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustrated artefacts. Plus, we hear how citizen science is mapping outer space at an incredible rate.


Find out more about research from the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/research

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]]> Fingerprinting Pangolin Scales To Fight Wildlife Crime Fingerprinting Pangolin Scales To Fight Wildlife Crime Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT 21:06 fbb0f19e-0ad6-405a-9d72-8b319f6f0e71 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/fingerprintingpangolinscalestofightwildlifecrime fbb0f19e-0ad6-405a-9d72-8b319f6f0e71 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c fingerprintingpangolinscalestofightwildlifecrime full 5 8 In this episode of Life Solved, we hear about a cross-disciplinary project to help fight the illegal trade in plants and animals. 


Dr Nick Pamment tells us about his Wildlife Crime module and how this led to a collaboration with Jac Reed, a lecturer in Criminology and Dr Paul Smith, a Reader in Crime Science. Together the team have combined their expertise in criminology and forensics to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.


Rangers working in the field can find themselves in dangerous scenarios and need to work quickly to gather evidence. 


Find out about how the working group tested their fingerprinting approach on a sample of pangolin scales to develop an easy-to-use method that’s making a real difference already.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Nick Pamment

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nicholas-pamment


Dr Paul Smith@paul1smith2

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-smith


Jac Reed @Jac_Reed

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jac-reed


Fingerprinting pangolin scales

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/19526874/Fingerprint_on_Pangolin_Scales_FINAL_1_.pdf


What is a pangolin?

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/pangolin


Find out more about wildlife crime

https://cites.org/eng/prog/iccwc/crime.php


Find out more about a multi-million pound smuggling trade

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncovering-a-multi-million-pound-smuggling-trade/id1524216431?i=1000487134547

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved, we hear about a cross-disciplinary project to help fight the illegal trade in plants and animals. 


Dr Nick Pamment tells us about his Wildlife Crime module and how this led to a collaboration with Jac Reed, a lecturer in Criminology and Dr Paul Smith, a Reader in Crime Science. Together the team have combined their expertise in criminology and forensics to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.


Rangers working in the field can find themselves in dangerous scenarios and need to work quickly to gather evidence. 


Find out about how the working group tested their fingerprinting approach on a sample of pangolin scales to develop an easy-to-use method that’s making a real difference already.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Nick Pamment

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/nicholas-pamment


Dr Paul Smith@paul1smith2

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-smith


Jac Reed @Jac_Reed

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jac-reed


Fingerprinting pangolin scales

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/19526874/Fingerprint_on_Pangolin_Scales_FINAL_1_.pdf


What is a pangolin?

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/pangolin


Find out more about wildlife crime

https://cites.org/eng/prog/iccwc/crime.php


Find out more about a multi-million pound smuggling trade

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncovering-a-multi-million-pound-smuggling-trade/id1524216431?i=1000487134547

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]]> Understanding The World’s Most Endangered Great Ape Understanding The World’s Most Endangered Great Ape Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT 15:30 8a6e3dca-4f14-4e61-903e-e6436ee7ca0f false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/understandingtheworld-smostendangeredgreatape 8a6e3dca-4f14-4e61-903e-e6436ee7ca0f 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c understandingtheworld-smostendangeredgreatape The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Marina Davila Ross tells us about her work studying communication in Great Apes.In this episode of Life Solved, we hear the call of Pongo Tapanuliensis, otherwise known as the Tapanuli Orang-utan, the third and most... full 5 7 The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Marina Davila Ross tells us about her work studying communication in Great Apes.


In this episode of Life Solved, we hear the call of Pongo Tapanuliensis, otherwise known as the Tapanuli Orang-utan, the third and most rare species of orang-utan.


Marina reveals how her recordings of this 800-strong colony in Sumatra helped classify it as a whole new species and raised many more questions for science.


She tells us how she originally gathered data on orang-utan long calls using a Sony Walkman and how she is able to analyse vocalisations to identify different species.


The classification of this distinct third species in 2017 has also been vital for its conservation. The mountainous, rugged habitat of the Tapanuli had been primed for development, but now those plans are on hold in a bid to conserve this population.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Marina Davila-Ross

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/marina-davila-ross


Long call distribution in wild orang-utans

https://journals.openedition.org/primatologie/219?lang=en


Listen to orang-utan sounds and calls

https://wildambience.com/wildlife-sounds/orangutan/


About the orang-utan Long Call

https://zooatlanta.org/the-amazing-orangutan-long-call/


A new species is classified

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/new-orangutan-species-sumatra-borneo-indonesia-animals

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]]> The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Marina Davila Ross tells us about her work studying communication in Great Apes.


In this episode of Life Solved, we hear the call of Pongo Tapanuliensis, otherwise known as the Tapanuli Orang-utan, the third and most rare species of orang-utan.


Marina reveals how her recordings of this 800-strong colony in Sumatra helped classify it as a whole new species and raised many more questions for science.


She tells us how she originally gathered data on orang-utan long calls using a Sony Walkman and how she is able to analyse vocalisations to identify different species.


The classification of this distinct third species in 2017 has also been vital for its conservation. The mountainous, rugged habitat of the Tapanuli had been primed for development, but now those plans are on hold in a bid to conserve this population.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Marina Davila-Ross

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/marina-davila-ross


Long call distribution in wild orang-utans

https://journals.openedition.org/primatologie/219?lang=en


Listen to orang-utan sounds and calls

https://wildambience.com/wildlife-sounds/orangutan/


About the orang-utan Long Call

https://zooatlanta.org/the-amazing-orangutan-long-call/


A new species is classified

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/new-orangutan-species-sumatra-borneo-indonesia-animals

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]]> Working With The Antiques Trade To Change The Law On Ivory ft. Caroline Cox Working With The Antiques Trade To Change The Law On Ivory ft. Caroline Cox Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT 27:21 3532b3fc-7f36-49c0-82e3-fc849b3e4755 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/workingwiththeantiquestradetochangethelawonivoryft.dr.carolinecoxx 3532b3fc-7f36-49c0-82e3-fc849b3e4755 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c workingwiththeantiquestradetochangethelawonivoryft.dr.carolinecoxx full 5 6 For the rest of this series of Life Solved, we’re delving into the world of wildlife crime. 


The University of Portsmouth is addressing the illegal trade in animals and plants through cutting-edge research and real-world application. This time Caroline Cox explains how her work led her to providing vital information to support a change in the law here in the UK.


In fact, the UK has recently introduced a world-leading ban on the trade in elephant ivory with strict conditions introduced for what objects can change hand.


Until recently, antique dealers were allowed to trade in ivory products created from animals that had died before 1947. But not only is it tricky to identify the age of ivory, the uncertainty here meant that some were unwittingly breaking the law, whilst others were deliberately taking advantage. The illegal slaughter of elephants for their ivory was still taking place, enabled in part by uncertainty in the rules of trade.


That’s where Caroline, a Senior Lecturer in Law, passionate about antiques, teamed up with the University of Portsmouth’s Nick Pamment to form the Ivory Project.


In this episode she explains how they interviewed antiques dealers to better understand the issues, and ended up creating a body of work of international importance.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Find out more about Caroline Cox

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/caroline-cox(ca148f70-e472-4a51-9354-60883553866c).html


Read Caroline’s report ‘The Elephant in the Sales Room’

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/26100547/Ivory_Report_Final_Draft23022017_v02.pdf


The Ivory Project

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/the-ivory-project


What is Wildlife Crime?

https://cites.org/eng/prog/iccwc/crime.php


The Ivory Act is passing into law

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-world-leading-ivory-ban-moves-step-closer

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]]> For the rest of this series of Life Solved, we’re delving into the world of wildlife crime. 


The University of Portsmouth is addressing the illegal trade in animals and plants through cutting-edge research and real-world application. This time Caroline Cox explains how her work led her to providing vital information to support a change in the law here in the UK.


In fact, the UK has recently introduced a world-leading ban on the trade in elephant ivory with strict conditions introduced for what objects can change hand.


Until recently, antique dealers were allowed to trade in ivory products created from animals that had died before 1947. But not only is it tricky to identify the age of ivory, the uncertainty here meant that some were unwittingly breaking the law, whilst others were deliberately taking advantage. The illegal slaughter of elephants for their ivory was still taking place, enabled in part by uncertainty in the rules of trade.


That’s where Caroline, a Senior Lecturer in Law, passionate about antiques, teamed up with the University of Portsmouth’s Nick Pamment to form the Ivory Project.


In this episode she explains how they interviewed antiques dealers to better understand the issues, and ended up creating a body of work of international importance.


POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Find out more about Caroline Cox

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/caroline-cox(ca148f70-e472-4a51-9354-60883553866c).html


Read Caroline’s report ‘The Elephant in the Sales Room’

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/26100547/Ivory_Report_Final_Draft23022017_v02.pdf


The Ivory Project

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/the-ivory-project


What is Wildlife Crime?

https://cites.org/eng/prog/iccwc/crime.php


The Ivory Act is passing into law

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-world-leading-ivory-ban-moves-step-closer

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]]> How has Covid impacted sustainability in our world and habits? How has Covid impacted sustainability in our world and habits? Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT 29:20 970eec1b-7338-4cdf-b71f-5daa6b5405ca false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howhascovidimpactedsustainabilityinourworldandhabits- 970eec1b-7338-4cdf-b71f-5daa6b5405ca 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howhascovidimpactedsustainabilityinourworldandhabits- Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth.This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis.From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE su... full 5 5 Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth.

This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis.


From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE such as face masks and gloves, to the changing consumer habits that arose from lockdown, we look at how the plastics problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19 conditions.


At the same time we ask where there might be some hopeful green lights on the horizon as the individuals, governments and international collaborations take action.


Dr Steve Fletcher and Dr Keiron Roberts explain how the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative is sharing insights to help make impactful policy. 


And Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilson tells us about her research into how our consumer behaviour and sustainable attitudes changed during the pandemic.



POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilsonhttps://twitter.com/SianneGW


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/sianne-gordonwilson(0092ccfe-9d1d-4df1-b859-2833e28b3d77).html


Overview of Sianne’s research

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/consumption-practices-during-the-covid19-crisis(8125d94d-0347-4eab-bf49-dcb323ac78bf).html



Dr Steve Fletcherhttps://twitter.com/DrSFletcher


Dr Keiron Robertshttps://twitter.com/keiron_roberts


Revolution Plastics https://twitter.com/UoPPlastics


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


What is a sustainable circular economy?

https://sustainabilityguide.eu/sustainability/circular-economy/


https://theconversation.com/what-a-sustainable-circular-economy-would-look-like-133808


12 ways to life more sustainably

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/live_more_sustainably.html

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]]> Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth.

This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis.


From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE such as face masks and gloves, to the changing consumer habits that arose from lockdown, we look at how the plastics problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19 conditions.


At the same time we ask where there might be some hopeful green lights on the horizon as the individuals, governments and international collaborations take action.


Dr Steve Fletcher and Dr Keiron Roberts explain how the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative is sharing insights to help make impactful policy. 


And Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilson tells us about her research into how our consumer behaviour and sustainable attitudes changed during the pandemic.



POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilsonhttps://twitter.com/SianneGW


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/sianne-gordonwilson(0092ccfe-9d1d-4df1-b859-2833e28b3d77).html


Overview of Sianne’s research

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/consumption-practices-during-the-covid19-crisis(8125d94d-0347-4eab-bf49-dcb323ac78bf).html



Dr Steve Fletcherhttps://twitter.com/DrSFletcher


Dr Keiron Robertshttps://twitter.com/keiron_roberts


Revolution Plastics https://twitter.com/UoPPlastics


https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics


What is a sustainable circular economy?

https://sustainabilityguide.eu/sustainability/circular-economy/


https://theconversation.com/what-a-sustainable-circular-economy-would-look-like-133808


12 ways to life more sustainably

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/live_more_sustainably.html

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]]> Democracy and Policing Under Pressure Democracy and Policing Under Pressure Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT 29:02 ae64fe02-f250-4330-8737-fab62cf5b098 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/democracyandpolicingunderpressure ae64fe02-f250-4330-8737-fab62cf5b098 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c democracyandpolicingunderpressure This episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth explores what the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have meant for human rights, democracy, trust and policing. We hear how narratives of control have played out in government policies and a... full 5 4 This episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth explores what the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have meant for human rights, democracy, trust and policing. We hear how narratives of control have played out in government policies and ask what this means for democracy here in the UK.


Professor Leila Choukroune and Dr Sarah Charman discuss the issues that have come with police enforcement of temporary legislation, and the confusion that can arise from rapidly introduced measures and guidelines. Sarah’s work looks at the impact of the pandemic upon both police and public and she shares some of her latest research insights.


We also explore the worrying surge in hate crime reported throughout the pandemic.


Dr Lisa Sigiura and Dr Jemma Tyson have a conversation about the new legislation and regulation being debated to try and curb online and offline hate



POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Our Researchers:


Professor Leila Choukroune  @LChoukroune


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leila-choukroune



Dr Sarah Charman @SarahC2612


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sarah-charman


Police, Socialisation, Identity and Becoming Blue


https://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9783319630694


Dr Lisa Sigiura


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-sugiura(52d16734-471c-40d4-94f3-94a684574741).html


Dr Jemma Tyson


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jemma-tyson(342f721a-612f-414c-b179-b48c15d1588c).html


Disablist Hate Crime in “Victimology”

https://www.springer.com/gb/book/9783030422875



Follow the latest research from the University of Portsmouth- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve  https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine


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Twitter - 

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]]> This episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth explores what the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have meant for human rights, democracy, trust and policing. We hear how narratives of control have played out in government policies and ask what this means for democracy here in the UK.


Professor Leila Choukroune and Dr Sarah Charman discuss the issues that have come with police enforcement of temporary legislation, and the confusion that can arise from rapidly introduced measures and guidelines. Sarah’s work looks at the impact of the pandemic upon both police and public and she shares some of her latest research insights.


We also explore the worrying surge in hate crime reported throughout the pandemic.


Dr Lisa Sigiura and Dr Jemma Tyson have a conversation about the new legislation and regulation being debated to try and curb online and offline hate



POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING


Our Researchers:


Professor Leila Choukroune  @LChoukroune


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leila-choukroune



Dr Sarah Charman @SarahC2612


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sarah-charman


Police, Socialisation, Identity and Becoming Blue


https://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9783319630694


Dr Lisa Sigiura


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-sugiura(52d16734-471c-40d4-94f3-94a684574741).html


Dr Jemma Tyson


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jemma-tyson(342f721a-612f-414c-b179-b48c15d1588c).html


Disablist Hate Crime in “Victimology”

https://www.springer.com/gb/book/9783030422875



Follow the latest research from the University of Portsmouth- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve  https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine


The University of Portsmouth Social Media Links -


Facebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouth

Instagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/

Twitter - 

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]]> Tech, Women and Work in our Post-Covid Future Tech, Women and Work in our Post-Covid Future Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT 30:37 caf8f2fe-53fa-4006-9a9b-257c8c70feea false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/tech-womenandworkinourpost-covidfuture caf8f2fe-53fa-4006-9a9b-257c8c70feea 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c tech-womenandworkinourpost-covidfuture The pandemic had a huge impact on working lives, lifestyles and employment for many of us here in the UK and further afield. In this episode of Life Solved University of Portsmouth researchers and business experts share their insights into what this me... full 5 3 The pandemic had a huge impact on working lives, lifestyles and employment for many of us here in the UK and further afield. In this episode of Life Solved University of Portsmouth researchers and business experts share their insights into what this means for our relationship with work in the future.


Many in education adapted to online learning during the pandemic. Dan McCabe explains how he collaborated with his department to create an online community where Graphic Design students could socialise, network with industry and enjoy inspiring talks during lockdown. He explains what “The Bruhaus” has added to the learning experience.


Dr Victoria Hooton and Dr Emily Yarrow discuss how the pandemic has contributed to a regression in opportunities for women. They also discuss how society and identity plays into the choices women are facing regarding work versus domestic or caring roles right now. And does the surge in remote working and tech have a darker side? They call for increased funding for mental health and domestic abuse support services.


Anne Stevens, Chair of the Advisory Board to Portsmouth Business School, explores a few of the trends emerging in business and the workplace and asks which are here to stay.


We look at how work culture is changing in terms of our routines, choices and expectations and ask what the opportunities are for businesses and employers who want to attract the best talent going forwards.


POINTS OF INTEREST



Dan McCabe


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/daniel-mccabe


Enhancing the learning experience online


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/study-and-student-life/teaching-innovation-enhances-learning-experience



Dr Victoria Hooton @viki_hooton


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/victoria-hooton(4952cc10-838b-4ba1-9c23-123b23602dcd).html


Dr Emily Yarrow @EmilyYarrow1


http://emilyyarrow.co.uk


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emily-yarrow(0efc5d86-bdd0-44fb-85b4-464ebba3170f).html


Anne Stevens


https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/business/business-services/entrepreneurs-in-residence/anne-stevens


Follow the latest research from the University of Portsmouth- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve  https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine


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]]> The pandemic had a huge impact on working lives, lifestyles and employment for many of us here in the UK and further afield. In this episode of Life Solved University of Portsmouth researchers and business experts share their insights into what this means for our relationship with work in the future.


Many in education adapted to online learning during the pandemic. Dan McCabe explains how he collaborated with his department to create an online community where Graphic Design students could socialise, network with industry and enjoy inspiring talks during lockdown. He explains what “The Bruhaus” has added to the learning experience.


Dr Victoria Hooton and Dr Emily Yarrow discuss how the pandemic has contributed to a regression in opportunities for women. They also discuss how society and identity plays into the choices women are facing regarding work versus domestic or caring roles right now. And does the surge in remote working and tech have a darker side? They call for increased funding for mental health and domestic abuse support services.


Anne Stevens, Chair of the Advisory Board to Portsmouth Business School, explores a few of the trends emerging in business and the workplace and asks which are here to stay.


We look at how work culture is changing in terms of our routines, choices and expectations and ask what the opportunities are for businesses and employers who want to attract the best talent going forwards.


POINTS OF INTEREST



Dan McCabe


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/daniel-mccabe


Enhancing the learning experience online


https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/study-and-student-life/teaching-innovation-enhances-learning-experience



Dr Victoria Hooton @viki_hooton


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/victoria-hooton(4952cc10-838b-4ba1-9c23-123b23602dcd).html


Dr Emily Yarrow @EmilyYarrow1


http://emilyyarrow.co.uk


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emily-yarrow(0efc5d86-bdd0-44fb-85b4-464ebba3170f).html


Anne Stevens


https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/business/business-services/entrepreneurs-in-residence/anne-stevens


Follow the latest research from the University of Portsmouth- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

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]]> Has Covid Changed Consumer Habits for Good? Has Covid Changed Consumer Habits for Good? Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 GMT 35:05 8c17b74a-ff18-4764-a673-5f53627cddb7 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/hascovidchangedconsumerhabitsforgood- 8c17b74a-ff18-4764-a673-5f53627cddb7 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c hascovidchangedconsumerhabitsforgood- full 1 2

In this episode of Life Solved, University of Portsmouth researchers explore the impact of the pandemic on our shopping habits and consumer attitudes. 


We ask if Covid has changed the way we shop forever, and where the opportunities and trends lie for businesses.


Portsmouth local Tati Kapaya heads for her local shopping district to find out how local businesses have responded to a year of lockdowns and restrictions.


And Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan and Dr Lisa Jack share their observations on the high street’s evolution from traditional retail to diverse mixed-use spaces for services. Championing the creativity of retailers during the pandemic, we hear about increasing consumer trends towards upcycling, repair and hire models. Lisa also explains the hidden costs of transitioning to online businesses from bricks and mortar and how return culture is impacting business.


Dr Jason Sit shares his thoughts on the evolving emotional interests of consumers as a result of the pandemic period. He also tells us about research findings into how social distancing impacted our ability to shop with focus during the pandemic! 


How has Covid inspired entrepreneurism and innovation in global supply-chains? Dr Matthew Anderson and Professor David Pickernell discuss acceleration in sustainable models for fashion, resilience for small businesses and the circular economy whilst offering some hopeful insights into how our trade might be getting fairer and more ethical on a global scale.



POINTS OF INTEREST



Meet our Researchers – 


Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan @deborahsuggryan


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-sugg-ryan


Dr Lisa Jack


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-jack(18f87e2e-295b-4e22-ac5b-b0a6740f769f).html


Dr Jason Sit @DrJasonSit


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jason-sit(b50e6e69-5b9d-4023-b6ce-a9a7fcca1a81).html


Dr Matthew Anderson @Anderson_Ethics


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-anderson


Professor David Pickernell


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-pickernell



Reporter Tati Kapaya on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIh_mB3-6Og


How important is brand “heritage” today?


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In this episode of Life Solved, University of Portsmouth researchers explore the impact of the pandemic on our shopping habits and consumer attitudes. 


We ask if Covid has changed the way we shop forever, and where the opportunities and trends lie for businesses.


Portsmouth local Tati Kapaya heads for her local shopping district to find out how local businesses have responded to a year of lockdowns and restrictions.


And Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan and Dr Lisa Jack share their observations on the high street’s evolution from traditional retail to diverse mixed-use spaces for services. Championing the creativity of retailers during the pandemic, we hear about increasing consumer trends towards upcycling, repair and hire models. Lisa also explains the hidden costs of transitioning to online businesses from bricks and mortar and how return culture is impacting business.


Dr Jason Sit shares his thoughts on the evolving emotional interests of consumers as a result of the pandemic period. He also tells us about research findings into how social distancing impacted our ability to shop with focus during the pandemic! 


How has Covid inspired entrepreneurism and innovation in global supply-chains? Dr Matthew Anderson and Professor David Pickernell discuss acceleration in sustainable models for fashion, resilience for small businesses and the circular economy whilst offering some hopeful insights into how our trade might be getting fairer and more ethical on a global scale.



POINTS OF INTEREST



Meet our Researchers – 


Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan @deborahsuggryan


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-sugg-ryan


Dr Lisa Jack


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-jack(18f87e2e-295b-4e22-ac5b-b0a6740f769f).html


Dr Jason Sit @DrJasonSit


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jason-sit(b50e6e69-5b9d-4023-b6ce-a9a7fcca1a81).html


Dr Matthew Anderson @Anderson_Ethics


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-anderson


Professor David Pickernell


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-pickernell



Reporter Tati Kapaya on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIh_mB3-6Og


How important is brand “heritage” today?


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]]> How has the pandemic changed mental health and education opportunities for young people? How has the pandemic changed mental health and education opportunities for young people? Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:16:01 GMT 36:11 8d323f7e-911f-4cd1-a052-2db193f7cd17 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howhasthepandemicchangedmentalhealthandeducationopportunitiesforyoungpeople- 8d323f7e-911f-4cd1-a052-2db193f7cd17 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howhasthepandemicchangedmentalhealthandeducationopportunitiesforyoungpeople- In this special new series of Life Solved we explore the trends, changes and innovations that are taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Across 5 episodes, find out how life is changing for all of us, and University of Portsmouth research... full 5 1 In this special new series of Life Solved we explore the trends, changes and innovations that are taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Across 5 episodes, find out how life is changing for all of us, and University of Portsmouth researchers share their findings, ideas and observations on what a post-Covid future might look like. 


In our first episode we explore how the education and future opportunities of young people have been impacted by the pandemic, and discuss what we can learn to better support them in the future.


We hear from secondary school students Blake, Tom and Snick, on how their GCSEs and international GCSE studies were affected. They share their thoughts on studying and socialising during a pandemic as well as their hopes for the future.


University of Portsmouth student Serena tells us about her experience of starting uni during lockdown, and how she balanced her sporting career with remote study, and building new friendships away from home.


And University of Portsmouth academics share their expert insight into the conditions


Dr Emma Maynard, a Child Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, is joined by Dr Simon Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in Youth Studies, to celebrate the resilience of the young during challenging conditions, and to discuss how families and mental health interact with education.


Also looking to the future, Head of the School of Education and Sociology Dr Catherine Carroll-Meehan looks at wellbeing in an education context, in addition to alternative approaches in supporting individual development.


POINTS OF INTEREST

 

Our Researchers -

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/catherine-carroll-meehan

 

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emma-maynard(b0b3fc20-0d36-4e67-a048-58004736eaa5).html


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-edwards


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/teaching-the-unteachable-with-dr-simon-edwards(b85b27b5-bee5-43d5-aef6-c17667bc12b0).html

 

When will children get their GCSE results in Summer 2021? - 


https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/25/what-you-need-to-know-about-grades-in-2021/



External articles on Teacher Assessed Grades -


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56580864


https://www.tes.com/news/teacher-assessed-grades-gcse-a-level-exams-2022-listen-teachers-ofqual-no-more-tags


Dr Emma Maynard’s work on supporting young people through isolation...

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]]> In this special new series of Life Solved we explore the trends, changes and innovations that are taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Across 5 episodes, find out how life is changing for all of us, and University of Portsmouth researchers share their findings, ideas and observations on what a post-Covid future might look like. 


In our first episode we explore how the education and future opportunities of young people have been impacted by the pandemic, and discuss what we can learn to better support them in the future.


We hear from secondary school students Blake, Tom and Snick, on how their GCSEs and international GCSE studies were affected. They share their thoughts on studying and socialising during a pandemic as well as their hopes for the future.


University of Portsmouth student Serena tells us about her experience of starting uni during lockdown, and how she balanced her sporting career with remote study, and building new friendships away from home.


And University of Portsmouth academics share their expert insight into the conditions


Dr Emma Maynard, a Child Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, is joined by Dr Simon Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in Youth Studies, to celebrate the resilience of the young during challenging conditions, and to discuss how families and mental health interact with education.


Also looking to the future, Head of the School of Education and Sociology Dr Catherine Carroll-Meehan looks at wellbeing in an education context, in addition to alternative approaches in supporting individual development.


POINTS OF INTEREST

 

Our Researchers -

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/catherine-carroll-meehan

 

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emma-maynard(b0b3fc20-0d36-4e67-a048-58004736eaa5).html


https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-edwards


https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/teaching-the-unteachable-with-dr-simon-edwards(b85b27b5-bee5-43d5-aef6-c17667bc12b0).html

 

When will children get their GCSE results in Summer 2021? - 


https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/25/what-you-need-to-know-about-grades-in-2021/



External articles on Teacher Assessed Grades -


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56580864


https://www.tes.com/news/teacher-assessed-grades-gcse-a-level-exams-2022-listen-teachers-ofqual-no-more-tags


Dr Emma Maynard’s work on supporting young people through isolation...

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]]> INTERPRETING THE SURFACE OF THE MOON ft. Dr James Darling INTERPRETING THE SURFACE OF THE MOON ft. Dr James Darling Mon, 24 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT 16:39 b9b0d027-1008-4ec0-a8fb-e532bbf47c42 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/interpretingthesurfaceofthemoonft.drjamesdarling b9b0d027-1008-4ec0-a8fb-e532bbf47c42 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c interpretingthesurfaceofthemoonft.drjamesdarling full 4 6 Dr James Darling says that understanding the deep history of planets and satellites in our solar system could help unveil secrets in the history of planet Earth.

 

He takes John Worsey through his research in planetary geology in this episode of Life Solved.

James explains how scientists are combining data sources and sharing information to put a rocket under space innovation. He also tells how technical advancement and open-source data is fuelling an international surge in tech development.


From challenging long-held beliefs, to developing theories about the possibilities of life on Mars, the University of Portsmouth team have exciting insight into a new era of space exploration, and it’s training its gaze right back here on earth!

 

Points of Interest:

 

Dr James Darling, Reader in Earth and Planetary Materials.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/james-darling

 

Understanding the past geology of the moon’s crust:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/evidence-of-extensive-lunar-crust-formation-in-impact-melt-sheets-4330-myr-ago(35cbdb3b-159a-4c93-9fbe-25f639e55025).html

 

Secrets of moon rock:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/preservation-of-primordial-signatures-of-water-in-highlyshocked-ancient-lunar-rocks(6fce0431-9912-4e5f-bc78-9fcb3da90ff7).html

 

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program:

 

https://mars.nasa.gov/science/goals/

 

European Space Agency – What other planets can tell us about earth:

 

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/How_Venus_and_Mars_can_teach_us_about_Earth

 

Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


Facebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouth

Instagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/

Twitter - twitter.com/portsmouthuni

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/school/university-of-portsmouth/

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]]> Dr James Darling says that understanding the deep history of planets and satellites in our solar system could help unveil secrets in the history of planet Earth.

 

He takes John Worsey through his research in planetary geology in this episode of Life Solved.

James explains how scientists are combining data sources and sharing information to put a rocket under space innovation. He also tells how technical advancement and open-source data is fuelling an international surge in tech development.


From challenging long-held beliefs, to developing theories about the possibilities of life on Mars, the University of Portsmouth team have exciting insight into a new era of space exploration, and it’s training its gaze right back here on earth!

 

Points of Interest:

 

Dr James Darling, Reader in Earth and Planetary Materials.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/james-darling

 

Understanding the past geology of the moon’s crust:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/evidence-of-extensive-lunar-crust-formation-in-impact-melt-sheets-4330-myr-ago(35cbdb3b-159a-4c93-9fbe-25f639e55025).html

 

Secrets of moon rock:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/preservation-of-primordial-signatures-of-water-in-highlyshocked-ancient-lunar-rocks(6fce0431-9912-4e5f-bc78-9fcb3da90ff7).html

 

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program:

 

https://mars.nasa.gov/science/goals/

 

European Space Agency – What other planets can tell us about earth:

 

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/How_Venus_and_Mars_can_teach_us_about_Earth

 

Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


Facebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouth

Instagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/

Twitter - twitter.com/portsmouthuni

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/school/university-of-portsmouth/

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]]> READING THE ROCKS: how we can predict landslides to keep homes safe and highways open ft. Professor Malcolm Whitworth READING THE ROCKS: how we can predict landslides to keep homes safe and highways open ft. Professor Malcolm Whitworth Tue, 18 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT 14:33 b31e3440-839f-44db-a555-82db9d7038ed false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/readingtherocks-howwecanpredictlandslidestokeephomessafeandhighwaysopenft.professormalcolmwhitworth b31e3440-839f-44db-a555-82db9d7038ed 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c readingtherocks-howwecanpredictlandslidestokeephomessafeandhighwaysopenft.professormalcolmwhitworth full 4 5 In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Professor Malcolm Whitworth explains engineering geomorphology!

 

He tells John Worsey how the team study landscapes to predict, prevent and prepare for natural hazards. Malcolm tells explains how satellite imagery allows him to study one of the world’s most important trade routes: the M-41 or Pamir Highway, which stretches across the mountainous terrain of the former silk road. A road in such conditions could be subject to erosion, landslides, earthquakes and avalanches so smart engineering and analysis is essential to keep its users safe and moving. He’s using contemporary imaging techniques and engineering knowhow to advise construction firms, planners, developers and citizens on the safest way to keep highways open and communities connected.

 

 

Points of Interest:

 

Malcolm Whitworth, Reader in of Engineering, Geomorphology and Natural Hazards: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/malcolm-whitworth(0756cd77-da91-4b64-90aa-a944e656cdac).html

 

Disaster risk reduction along the Pamir Highway https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/disaster-risk-reduction-from-landslides-along-the-m41-road-in-the-pamir-mountain-range-eastern-tajikistan(3b1feb2d-7e20-4ca6-8b10-d0521066b336).html

 

Ensuring the Pamir Highway is resilient to climate and disaster risk:

 

https://www.gfdrr.org/en/feature-story/rocky-future-ensuring-central-asias-mountains-are-climate-and-disaster-resilient

 

What is Engineering Geomorphology in the UK?

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276167803_A_note_on_the_origins_of_engineering_geomorphology_in_the_UK

 

 

The European Space Agency, observing the earth:

 

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/ESA_for_Earth

 

“Everything you need to know about the Pamir Highway” for drivers and travellers:

 

https://againstthecompass.com/en/pamir-highway/

 

 

Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


Facebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouth

Instagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/

Twitter -

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Professor Malcolm Whitworth explains engineering geomorphology!

 

He tells John Worsey how the team study landscapes to predict, prevent and prepare for natural hazards. Malcolm tells explains how satellite imagery allows him to study one of the world’s most important trade routes: the M-41 or Pamir Highway, which stretches across the mountainous terrain of the former silk road. A road in such conditions could be subject to erosion, landslides, earthquakes and avalanches so smart engineering and analysis is essential to keep its users safe and moving. He’s using contemporary imaging techniques and engineering knowhow to advise construction firms, planners, developers and citizens on the safest way to keep highways open and communities connected.

 

 

Points of Interest:

 

Malcolm Whitworth, Reader in of Engineering, Geomorphology and Natural Hazards: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/malcolm-whitworth(0756cd77-da91-4b64-90aa-a944e656cdac).html

 

Disaster risk reduction along the Pamir Highway https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/disaster-risk-reduction-from-landslides-along-the-m41-road-in-the-pamir-mountain-range-eastern-tajikistan(3b1feb2d-7e20-4ca6-8b10-d0521066b336).html

 

Ensuring the Pamir Highway is resilient to climate and disaster risk:

 

https://www.gfdrr.org/en/feature-story/rocky-future-ensuring-central-asias-mountains-are-climate-and-disaster-resilient

 

What is Engineering Geomorphology in the UK?

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276167803_A_note_on_the_origins_of_engineering_geomorphology_in_the_UK

 

 

The European Space Agency, observing the earth:

 

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/ESA_for_Earth

 

“Everything you need to know about the Pamir Highway” for drivers and travellers:

 

https://againstthecompass.com/en/pamir-highway/

 

 

Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


Facebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouth

Instagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/

Twitter -

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]]> How crowdsourced data and drone tech can support disaster response ft. Professor Richard Teeuw How crowdsourced data and drone tech can support disaster response ft. Professor Richard Teeuw Tue, 11 May 2021 01:00:00 GMT 22:46 329388e6-57fa-402e-ae39-d8f1ef3f9387 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howcrowdsourceddataanddronetechcansupportdisasterresponseft.professorrichardteeuw 329388e6-57fa-402e-ae39-d8f1ef3f9387 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howcrowdsourceddataanddronetechcansupportdisasterresponseft.professorrichardteeuw Ever wondered how citizen technology might be harnessed to help save lives? With so many amateur drone users on the ground, one University of Portsmouth Professor explains how this kind of data gathering can help emergency response teams in a disaster.... full 1 4 Ever wondered how citizen technology might be harnessed to help save lives? With so many amateur drone users on the ground, one University of Portsmouth Professor explains how this kind of data gathering can help emergency response teams in a disaster.

 

In addition to combining satellite imaging with drone data, Professor Richard Teeuw says that open-source software can be a great way to support sustainable development and support research in areas vulnerable to major natural events like earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and storms.

 

He explains how vital information was gathered in the wake of Cyclone Harold and Hurricane Maria can help protect vulnerable people and infrastructure. He’s also passionate about keeping the costs low for developing nations to gather data and prevent future disaster.

 

What’s more, find out how he even helped tackle the harmful environmental and social effects of illegal gold mining in Columbia using remote sensing technology.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Professor Richard Teeuw at the University of Portsmouth

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/richard-teeuw(fbe97ed2-5b77-4771-8552-d9bf8cfdfb5f).html

 

Using free data to reduce the risk of disaster in developing nations:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/uses-of-free-geoinformatics-for-disaster-risk-reduction-in-small-island-developing-states--a-case-study-from-honiara-solomon-islands(96efbef6-4982-4a54-8444-8a5010f5a6fe).html

 

Hurricane Maria

https://edition.cnn.com/specials/weather/hurricane-maria

 

Using low-cost UAVs and drones to survey hurricane damage

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/lowcost-uav-surveys-of-hurricane-damage-in-dominica-automated-processing-with-coregistration-of-prehurricane-imagery-for-change-analysis(91353be6-759a-4e73-aa73-d0284aa47fe9).html

 

https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/news-stream/post/17476/hurricane-damage-survey-likely-to-help-worldwide

 

Tackling illegal gold mining with remote sensing:

 

https://phys.org/news/2018-09-aim-colombia-illegal-gold.html


Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


Facebook -

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]]> Ever wondered how citizen technology might be harnessed to help save lives? With so many amateur drone users on the ground, one University of Portsmouth Professor explains how this kind of data gathering can help emergency response teams in a disaster.

 

In addition to combining satellite imaging with drone data, Professor Richard Teeuw says that open-source software can be a great way to support sustainable development and support research in areas vulnerable to major natural events like earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and storms.

 

He explains how vital information was gathered in the wake of Cyclone Harold and Hurricane Maria can help protect vulnerable people and infrastructure. He’s also passionate about keeping the costs low for developing nations to gather data and prevent future disaster.

 

What’s more, find out how he even helped tackle the harmful environmental and social effects of illegal gold mining in Columbia using remote sensing technology.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Professor Richard Teeuw at the University of Portsmouth

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/richard-teeuw(fbe97ed2-5b77-4771-8552-d9bf8cfdfb5f).html

 

Using free data to reduce the risk of disaster in developing nations:

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/uses-of-free-geoinformatics-for-disaster-risk-reduction-in-small-island-developing-states--a-case-study-from-honiara-solomon-islands(96efbef6-4982-4a54-8444-8a5010f5a6fe).html

 

Hurricane Maria

https://edition.cnn.com/specials/weather/hurricane-maria

 

Using low-cost UAVs and drones to survey hurricane damage

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/lowcost-uav-surveys-of-hurricane-damage-in-dominica-automated-processing-with-coregistration-of-prehurricane-imagery-for-change-analysis(91353be6-759a-4e73-aa73-d0284aa47fe9).html

 

https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/news-stream/post/17476/hurricane-damage-survey-likely-to-help-worldwide

 

Tackling illegal gold mining with remote sensing:

 

https://phys.org/news/2018-09-aim-colombia-illegal-gold.html


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]]> <![CDATA[UNDERSTANDING NATURE'S MOST DISASTROUS EVENTS ft. Dr Carmen Solana]]> Mon, 03 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT 17:15 65c63459-1a94-447c-a54a-d307f9f135eb false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/understandingnaturesmostdisastrouseventsft.drcarmensolana 65c63459-1a94-447c-a54a-d307f9f135eb 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c understandingnaturesmostdisastrouseventsft.drcarmensolana Can you imagine living at the foot of a volcano, or in the path of extreme storms? Plenty of communities around the world live with the potential of a natural disaster taking place on home turf. That’s why early warning systems and robust research can ... full 4 3 Can you imagine living at the foot of a volcano, or in the path of extreme storms? Plenty of communities around the world live with the potential of a natural disaster taking place on home turf. That’s why early warning systems and robust research can make the difference between life and death.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Carmen Solana shares her experiences of researching hurricanes and lava flow, and interpreting the data to work hand in hands with communities at threat.

We hear how natural disasters can impact the lives and livelihoods of entire communities, and how she’s making a difference to policy through community engagement, collaboration and real-world research.

Having grown up on a small island, Dr Solana knows first hand the importance of an effective emergency response in such communities and she explains her work in Dominica in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

 

Points of Interest:


Dr Carmen Solana at the University of Portsmouth

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/carmen-solana(f919de85-8f82-4407-81c5-d727187f7dfd).html

 

Hurricane Maria

https://edition.cnn.com/specials/weather/hurricane-maria

 

Impacts of Hurricane Maria – a story map

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=1e00e4e583e64e81abfeda587973b97f

 

How Dominica is working to become the world’s first ‘hurricane proof country’

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dominica-on-track-to-be-worlds-first-climate-resilient-nation


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]]> Can you imagine living at the foot of a volcano, or in the path of extreme storms? Plenty of communities around the world live with the potential of a natural disaster taking place on home turf. That’s why early warning systems and robust research can make the difference between life and death.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Carmen Solana shares her experiences of researching hurricanes and lava flow, and interpreting the data to work hand in hands with communities at threat.

We hear how natural disasters can impact the lives and livelihoods of entire communities, and how she’s making a difference to policy through community engagement, collaboration and real-world research.

Having grown up on a small island, Dr Solana knows first hand the importance of an effective emergency response in such communities and she explains her work in Dominica in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

 

Points of Interest:


Dr Carmen Solana at the University of Portsmouth

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/carmen-solana(f919de85-8f82-4407-81c5-d727187f7dfd).html

 

Hurricane Maria

https://edition.cnn.com/specials/weather/hurricane-maria

 

Impacts of Hurricane Maria – a story map

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=1e00e4e583e64e81abfeda587973b97f

 

How Dominica is working to become the world’s first ‘hurricane proof country’

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dominica-on-track-to-be-worlds-first-climate-resilient-nation


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]]> OUTSMARTING CRIMINALS WITH VR ft. Professor Claire Nee OUTSMARTING CRIMINALS WITH VR ft. Professor Claire Nee Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT 16:33 4922f93e-dc11-466e-bba6-7070131ee3a5 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/outsmartingcriminalswithvrft.professorclairenee 4922f93e-dc11-466e-bba6-7070131ee3a5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c outsmartingcriminalswithvrft.professorclairenee full 4 2 Ever wondered what it’s like inside the mind of a burglar? Professor Claire Nee from the University of Portsmouth explains how she’s been watching crime in action to demystify the criminal mind.

 

Professor Nee’s research watches offenders re-enact their crimes in a virtual reality environment to learn about the unconscious processes behind their choices. The idea is that burglars are ‘experts’ in what they do, and by making observations of them at work, we can pre-empt behaviour and help prevent future crimes.

 

Find out about the moral codes the team observed, and hear how they’re using their research to work with insurance and PR companies to help raise our awareness and keep homes and businesses safe.

 

You can find out more about the Department of Psychology here –

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health/department-of-psychology

 

Professor Claire Nee at the University of Portsmouth –

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/claire-nee

 

Using simulated environments to understand criminal decision-making - published in “Property Crime: Criminological and Psychological Perspectives” - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/using-simulated-environments-to-understand-offender-decision-making(5a8aa6ef-d6f7-4870-b05c-0c1e1688aa00).html

 

https://www.routledge.com/Property-Crime-Criminological-and-Psychological-Perspectives-1st-Edition/Burrell-Tonkin/p/book/9781138632479

 

Using virtual reality in criminological research - https://crimesciencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40163-014-0010-5

 

Tips to secure your home against thieves - https://www.churchill.com/home-insurance/magazine/home-burglary

 

https://www.churchill.com/home-insurance/tips/home-security-tips-video

 

How to prevent a burglary - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/home-property-safety/burglary

 


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]]> Ever wondered what it’s like inside the mind of a burglar? Professor Claire Nee from the University of Portsmouth explains how she’s been watching crime in action to demystify the criminal mind.

 

Professor Nee’s research watches offenders re-enact their crimes in a virtual reality environment to learn about the unconscious processes behind their choices. The idea is that burglars are ‘experts’ in what they do, and by making observations of them at work, we can pre-empt behaviour and help prevent future crimes.

 

Find out about the moral codes the team observed, and hear how they’re using their research to work with insurance and PR companies to help raise our awareness and keep homes and businesses safe.

 

You can find out more about the Department of Psychology here –

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-science-and-health/department-of-psychology

 

Professor Claire Nee at the University of Portsmouth –

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/claire-nee

 

Using simulated environments to understand criminal decision-making - published in “Property Crime: Criminological and Psychological Perspectives” - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/using-simulated-environments-to-understand-offender-decision-making(5a8aa6ef-d6f7-4870-b05c-0c1e1688aa00).html

 

https://www.routledge.com/Property-Crime-Criminological-and-Psychological-Perspectives-1st-Edition/Burrell-Tonkin/p/book/9781138632479

 

Using virtual reality in criminological research - https://crimesciencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40163-014-0010-5

 

Tips to secure your home against thieves - https://www.churchill.com/home-insurance/magazine/home-burglary

 

https://www.churchill.com/home-insurance/tips/home-security-tips-video

 

How to prevent a burglary - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/home-property-safety/burglary

 


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]]> HOW WITNESS INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES INFLUENCE EVIDENCE ft. Professor Becky Milne HOW WITNESS INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES INFLUENCE EVIDENCE ft. Professor Becky Milne Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT 22:02 99d78a00-60ea-468d-94ec-e021f4619f45 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howwitnessinterviewingtechniquesinfluenceevidenceft.professorbeckymilne 99d78a00-60ea-468d-94ec-e021f4619f45 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howwitnessinterviewingtechniquesinfluenceevidenceft.professorbeckymilne In the case of major incidents such as terrorism, other crimes or an accident, emergency services rush to respond and save lives. But in this episode of Life Solved, we find out how the stress and pace of high-risk scenarios can influence the behaviour... full 4 1 In the case of major incidents such as terrorism, other crimes or an accident, emergency services rush to respond and save lives. But in this episode of Life Solved, we find out how the stress and pace of high-risk scenarios can influence the behaviour and memories of witnesses to such incidents.

 

Professor Becky Milne and her colleagues at the University of Portsmouth know this kind of witness experience, and the way in which interviews are conducted, can make a big difference to the evidence gathered. That’s essential in preventing further crime and seeking justice.

 

Becky applies her innovative research working with emergency responders, from paramedics to police investigators, to call-handling in control rooms. She explains how the important psychological insights gathered from incidents such as the 2017 London Bridge Terror Attack have led her to develop a more effective evidence-gathering system, hand in hand with forces.

 

Professor Becky Milne –

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/becky-milne(0f17f52d-9921-45f6-95fb-ddefa065cb4a).html

 

Interviewing witnesses on the front line - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/promoting-justice-professionalising-frontline-policing-with-an-evidencebased-structured-interview-protocol(cea8e2b4-202a-4518-8bb7-cc7017e9335f).html

 

Centre for forensic interviewing - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-of-forensic-interviewing

 

 Emotional Intelligence in police interviews - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/77048632.pdf

 

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]]> In the case of major incidents such as terrorism, other crimes or an accident, emergency services rush to respond and save lives. But in this episode of Life Solved, we find out how the stress and pace of high-risk scenarios can influence the behaviour and memories of witnesses to such incidents.

 

Professor Becky Milne and her colleagues at the University of Portsmouth know this kind of witness experience, and the way in which interviews are conducted, can make a big difference to the evidence gathered. That’s essential in preventing further crime and seeking justice.

 

Becky applies her innovative research working with emergency responders, from paramedics to police investigators, to call-handling in control rooms. She explains how the important psychological insights gathered from incidents such as the 2017 London Bridge Terror Attack have led her to develop a more effective evidence-gathering system, hand in hand with forces.

 

Professor Becky Milne –

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/becky-milne(0f17f52d-9921-45f6-95fb-ddefa065cb4a).html

 

Interviewing witnesses on the front line - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/promoting-justice-professionalising-frontline-policing-with-an-evidencebased-structured-interview-protocol(cea8e2b4-202a-4518-8bb7-cc7017e9335f).html

 

Centre for forensic interviewing - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-of-forensic-interviewing

 

 Emotional Intelligence in police interviews - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/77048632.pdf

 

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]]> FASHION FOR THE FUTURE – A FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK SPECIAL FASHION FOR THE FUTURE – A FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK SPECIAL Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT 24:42 0778c7b7-0909-4335-a548-35f4c4bd53da false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/fashionforthefuture-afashionrevolutionweekspecial 0778c7b7-0909-4335-a548-35f4c4bd53da 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c fashionforthefuture-afashionrevolutionweekspecial full 3 10 Your shopping habits, buying choices and the clothes you wear be impacting human rights, the environment and our supplies of finite resources.

 

The fashion industry cannot continue to operate the way it currently does.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Elaine Igoe shares stories from her innovative fashion design, community and sustainable production projects at the University of Portsmouth. April is host to Fashion Revolution Week, a global initiative that sees industries and academia unite to share knowledge and address critical problems in fashion.

 

We also hear from Leila Choukroune, Professor of International Law, on human rights in fashion supply chains. Dr Matthew Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Business Ethics, highlights some exciting new business models and market opportunities emerging within the circular economy. And Rory Miles from the Centre for Enzyme Innovation tells us how new technology might help break down unrecyclable waste materials left over from years of fast-fashion.

 

Points of Interest

 

Join the Fashion Revolution – what is fashion revolution week? – 19th – 15th April

https://www.fashionrevolution.org

https://twitter.com/fash_rev

#fashionrevolutionweek

 

Dr Elaine Igoe -

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/elaine-igoe(614b1456-3559-4095-b881-a487094f42da).html

 

Teaching upcycling of clothes: design-led upcycling

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/commoning-situated-knowledge-coteachingandlearning-the-designled-upcycling-of-waste-clothing(f458b05d-de0a-4045-802e-c27a3338384a).html

 

Professor Leila Choukroune

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/leila-choukroune(7525fbb4-42ef-4ecd-ab43-28ae4f930bc6).html

 

 

Dr Matthew Anderson - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/matthew-anderson(59631060-d00d-4d08-8f7a-d38c55b539c8)/publications.html

 

 

Rapanui operates on an open source digital platform called Teemill, where you can make and sell T-shirts online –

 

https://rapanuiclothing.com/

https://teemill.com

 

 

Rory Miles – https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/rory-miles(b31b73b7-90cc-4894-a09f-105557680135).html

 

 

Engineering plastic-eating Enzymes at the University of Portsmouth –

 

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]]> Your shopping habits, buying choices and the clothes you wear be impacting human rights, the environment and our supplies of finite resources.

 

The fashion industry cannot continue to operate the way it currently does.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Elaine Igoe shares stories from her innovative fashion design, community and sustainable production projects at the University of Portsmouth. April is host to Fashion Revolution Week, a global initiative that sees industries and academia unite to share knowledge and address critical problems in fashion.

 

We also hear from Leila Choukroune, Professor of International Law, on human rights in fashion supply chains. Dr Matthew Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Business Ethics, highlights some exciting new business models and market opportunities emerging within the circular economy. And Rory Miles from the Centre for Enzyme Innovation tells us how new technology might help break down unrecyclable waste materials left over from years of fast-fashion.

 

Points of Interest

 

Join the Fashion Revolution – what is fashion revolution week? – 19th – 15th April

https://www.fashionrevolution.org

https://twitter.com/fash_rev

#fashionrevolutionweek

 

Dr Elaine Igoe -

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/elaine-igoe(614b1456-3559-4095-b881-a487094f42da).html

 

Teaching upcycling of clothes: design-led upcycling

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/commoning-situated-knowledge-coteachingandlearning-the-designled-upcycling-of-waste-clothing(f458b05d-de0a-4045-802e-c27a3338384a).html

 

Professor Leila Choukroune

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/leila-choukroune(7525fbb4-42ef-4ecd-ab43-28ae4f930bc6).html

 

 

Dr Matthew Anderson - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/matthew-anderson(59631060-d00d-4d08-8f7a-d38c55b539c8)/publications.html

 

 

Rapanui operates on an open source digital platform called Teemill, where you can make and sell T-shirts online –

 

https://rapanuiclothing.com/

https://teemill.com

 

 

Rory Miles – https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/rory-miles(b31b73b7-90cc-4894-a09f-105557680135).html

 

 

Engineering plastic-eating Enzymes at the University of Portsmouth –

 

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]]> NORMALISING BEREAVEMENT FT. Dr Sukh Hamilton NORMALISING BEREAVEMENT FT. Dr Sukh Hamilton Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT 26:37 aa85749c-05c0-49c1-a891-d4bc48d98042 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/normalisingbereavementft.drsukhhamilton aa85749c-05c0-49c1-a891-d4bc48d98042 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c normalisingbereavementft.drsukhhamilton full 3 9 Death and bereavement are natural life experiences, but how is our approach to education and communication letting young people down?

 

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Dr Sukhbinder Hamilton shares her latest research findings on how higher education students are reluctant to seek support for grief.

 

She challenges often unconscious taboo messaging in the way we relate and communicate with bereaved individuals and asks how we can better serve people at every stage of development – and every corner of society.

 

Sukh draws on her personal grief and experiences working in primary schools to propose how we can normalise experiences of bereavement and lift the taboo. It’s her hope that by sharing vital tools and communication, children can develop emotional literacy over important life events from a young age, minimising the negative impacts upon education and opportunity later in life.

 

Points of Interest

 

Dr Sukh Hamilton - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sukhbinder-hamilton

 

How children learn to talk about loss -

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/young-people-voice-loss-narratives-and-the-development-of-emotional-literacies(eed7768d-e1cb-439c-bcb7-0974f1bc7117).html

 

How to support bereaved children and young people - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people

 

NHS how to support children in grief -

 

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/children-and-bereavement/

 

Grief and bereavement in young adults – help

 

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-and-loss/

 

 

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]]> Death and bereavement are natural life experiences, but how is our approach to education and communication letting young people down?

 

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Dr Sukhbinder Hamilton shares her latest research findings on how higher education students are reluctant to seek support for grief.

 

She challenges often unconscious taboo messaging in the way we relate and communicate with bereaved individuals and asks how we can better serve people at every stage of development – and every corner of society.

 

Sukh draws on her personal grief and experiences working in primary schools to propose how we can normalise experiences of bereavement and lift the taboo. It’s her hope that by sharing vital tools and communication, children can develop emotional literacy over important life events from a young age, minimising the negative impacts upon education and opportunity later in life.

 

Points of Interest

 

Dr Sukh Hamilton - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sukhbinder-hamilton

 

How children learn to talk about loss -

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/young-people-voice-loss-narratives-and-the-development-of-emotional-literacies(eed7768d-e1cb-439c-bcb7-0974f1bc7117).html

 

How to support bereaved children and young people - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people

 

NHS how to support children in grief -

 

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/children-and-bereavement/

 

Grief and bereavement in young adults – help

 

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-and-loss/

 

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


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]]> BEYOND HELP? MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN ft. Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten BEYOND HELP? MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN ft. Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:00:00 GMT 18:00 8c7ca7b4-10ef-48be-9fe6-4f11d29551c5 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/beyondhelp-mentalhealthandsupportforvulnerablechildrenft.drwendysims-schouten 8c7ca7b4-10ef-48be-9fe6-4f11d29551c5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c beyondhelp-mentalhealthandsupportforvulnerablechildrenft.drwendysims-schouten full 1 8 Throughout history, vulnerable young people suffering with trauma have been dismissed as 'beyond help' or simply too badly behaved by the institutions charged with their care.

 

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, we hear how this bias is still denying many the ongoing support needed to overcome childhood disadvantage. Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten explains how her research into history and present day case notes for vulnerable children has revealed where institutions are failing young people, particularly when it comes to meeting the needs of different cultures. She also explains how different local organisations are coming together to address this.

 

Dr Sims-Schouten also explains how the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated deficits in existing support services, and tells us about her work to tackle some of these problems in partnership with government, councils, charities and other researchers in the field.

 

Points of Interest:



Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten, Associate Professor in Childhood Studies - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/wendy-sims-schouten

 

The MICE hub - http://micehub.port.ac.uk

 

Safeguarding and Mental Health Support in Contemporary Childhood - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/safeguarding-and-mental-health-support-in-contemporary-childhood-how-the-deservingundeserving-paradigm-from-the-past-overshadows-the-present(acd32761-5b4f-4aec-8dc6-add1e9791ac9).html

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31177068/

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Wellcome Trust Funding – Mental Health in Childhood Outline - https://wellcome.org/what-we-do/directories/research-bursaries-people-weve-funded

“Children and young people living in families where the experiences of the previous lockdown may have been particularly difficult and challenging will require additional and targeted support with their mental health and wellbeing, especially in light of a new more restricted lockdown”

 

https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-pms-announcement-of-national-lockdown/

 

 

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]]> Throughout history, vulnerable young people suffering with trauma have been dismissed as 'beyond help' or simply too badly behaved by the institutions charged with their care.

 

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, we hear how this bias is still denying many the ongoing support needed to overcome childhood disadvantage. Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten explains how her research into history and present day case notes for vulnerable children has revealed where institutions are failing young people, particularly when it comes to meeting the needs of different cultures. She also explains how different local organisations are coming together to address this.

 

Dr Sims-Schouten also explains how the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated deficits in existing support services, and tells us about her work to tackle some of these problems in partnership with government, councils, charities and other researchers in the field.

 

Points of Interest:



Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten, Associate Professor in Childhood Studies - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/wendy-sims-schouten

 

The MICE hub - http://micehub.port.ac.uk

 

Safeguarding and Mental Health Support in Contemporary Childhood - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/safeguarding-and-mental-health-support-in-contemporary-childhood-how-the-deservingundeserving-paradigm-from-the-past-overshadows-the-present(acd32761-5b4f-4aec-8dc6-add1e9791ac9).html

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31177068/

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Wellcome Trust Funding – Mental Health in Childhood Outline - https://wellcome.org/what-we-do/directories/research-bursaries-people-weve-funded

“Children and young people living in families where the experiences of the previous lockdown may have been particularly difficult and challenging will require additional and targeted support with their mental health and wellbeing, especially in light of a new more restricted lockdown”

 

https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-pms-announcement-of-national-lockdown/

 

 

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]]> <![CDATA[CREATIVE COMMUNICATION FOR BETTER HEALTH & WELLBEING ft. Dr Cressida Bowyer and Dr Louis Netter]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT 21:22 b7fbcd3d-d91e-4bd8-9c26-8ecf83d45ae1 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/creativecommunicationforbetterhealth-wellbeingft.drcressidabowyeranddrlouisnetter b7fbcd3d-d91e-4bd8-9c26-8ecf83d45ae1 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c creativecommunicationforbetterhealth-wellbeingft.drcressidabowyeranddrlouisnetter full 3 7 Murals, music, comic books and theatre: could art be the gateway to saving lives and tackling world problems?

 

Find out how a University of Portsmouth collaboration is using art as the conduit for vital public health messaging around the world.

 

Today, Dr Cressida Bowyer and Dr Louis Netter explain the mission of ACT Nairobi: Action Against Covid Transmission, a project created to share health and wellbeing information through community art projects in the midst of the global pandemic.

 

Hear how the team worked with community champions – from educators to religious leaders and artists – to express the importance of hand washing and wearing face masks whilst learning about the challenges facing a settlement in Nairobi.

 

They also share how their innovative interdisciplinary approach could be implemented to tackle problems such as plastic and air pollution from within the communities hit hardest by these global issues.

 

Points of Interest

 

 

Find out more about ACT Nairobi here - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/act-nairobi

 

And watch some of their creative outputs on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtlOyqClKo-6GREa5m1HOQ

 

Creative Partner: Mukuru Youth Initiative: http://www.mukuruyi.org/muyi/

 

Dr Cressida Bowyer - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/cressida-bowyer

 

Dr Louis Netter - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/louis-netter

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> Murals, music, comic books and theatre: could art be the gateway to saving lives and tackling world problems?

 

Find out how a University of Portsmouth collaboration is using art as the conduit for vital public health messaging around the world.

 

Today, Dr Cressida Bowyer and Dr Louis Netter explain the mission of ACT Nairobi: Action Against Covid Transmission, a project created to share health and wellbeing information through community art projects in the midst of the global pandemic.

 

Hear how the team worked with community champions – from educators to religious leaders and artists – to express the importance of hand washing and wearing face masks whilst learning about the challenges facing a settlement in Nairobi.

 

They also share how their innovative interdisciplinary approach could be implemented to tackle problems such as plastic and air pollution from within the communities hit hardest by these global issues.

 

Points of Interest

 

 

Find out more about ACT Nairobi here - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/act-nairobi

 

And watch some of their creative outputs on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtlOyqClKo-6GREa5m1HOQ

 

Creative Partner: Mukuru Youth Initiative: http://www.mukuruyi.org/muyi/

 

Dr Cressida Bowyer - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/cressida-bowyer

 

Dr Louis Netter - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/louis-netter

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> MEET THE ACA-FANS ft Professor Lincoln Geraghty MEET THE ACA-FANS ft Professor Lincoln Geraghty Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT 17:55 211e32ad-a240-48da-9762-3af94fff099d false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/meettheaca-fansftprofessorlincolngeraghty 211e32ad-a240-48da-9762-3af94fff099d 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c meettheaca-fansftprofessorlincolngeraghty full 1 6 What do you call the academic study of fandom? Comic book and cult TV fans are known for their inventive collective nouns, but what about the academics that are studying their behaviour?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Lincoln Geraghty introduces us to the Aca-fans: the academics who are researching the (often positive) social impact of fandom on communities and individuals. This new breed of researcher builds a bridge between fan communities and academia.

 

Professor Geragthy has been studying the subcultures that arise from forums, conventions, criticism and social networks around a subject. He says that far from the nerdy stereotype, the professional nature of some fan communities provides a nuanced contribution to society, through the formation of support networks, reflection upon modern history and contribution current cultural debates.

 

Points of Interest

 

 

Professor Lincoln Geraghty - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lincoln-geraghty

 

Pokemon Go and fandom - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/popular-culture/what-pokemon-go-and-its-online-community-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown-show-us-about-fandom

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonchandler/2020/06/02/coronavirus-boosts-pokmon-go-spending-by-70-as-gamers-play-inside/?sh=40ef14501994

 

Pokemon Go - https://pokemongolive.com/en/

 

What is an aca-fan? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1469540515623608

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Acafan

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> What do you call the academic study of fandom? Comic book and cult TV fans are known for their inventive collective nouns, but what about the academics that are studying their behaviour?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Lincoln Geraghty introduces us to the Aca-fans: the academics who are researching the (often positive) social impact of fandom on communities and individuals. This new breed of researcher builds a bridge between fan communities and academia.

 

Professor Geragthy has been studying the subcultures that arise from forums, conventions, criticism and social networks around a subject. He says that far from the nerdy stereotype, the professional nature of some fan communities provides a nuanced contribution to society, through the formation of support networks, reflection upon modern history and contribution current cultural debates.

 

Points of Interest

 

 

Professor Lincoln Geraghty - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lincoln-geraghty

 

Pokemon Go and fandom - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/popular-culture/what-pokemon-go-and-its-online-community-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown-show-us-about-fandom

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonchandler/2020/06/02/coronavirus-boosts-pokmon-go-spending-by-70-as-gamers-play-inside/?sh=40ef14501994

 

Pokemon Go - https://pokemongolive.com/en/

 

What is an aca-fan? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1469540515623608

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Acafan

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> The Language of Violence ft. Dr Alessia Tranchese The Language of Violence ft. Dr Alessia Tranchese Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT 17:07 3a9dc2a7-1486-41a4-a2bb-7111c2210af8 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thelanguageofviolenceft.dralessiatranchese 3a9dc2a7-1486-41a4-a2bb-7111c2210af8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thelanguageofviolenceft.dralessiatranchese How do unconscious language choices in media reporting contribute to the social inequality of women? And how does the language of online Incel – or involuntary celibate - groups leave participants more likely to engage in hate speech towards women?... full 3 5 How do unconscious language choices in media reporting contribute to the social inequality of women? And how does the language of online Incel – or involuntary celibate - groups leave participants more likely to engage in hate speech towards women?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Alessia Tranchese explains how she has examined the linguistics of different media to uncover the hidden violent and misogynistic narratives in our society. She’s also been volunteering with crisis centres and activists to understand the impact of pervasive linguistic inequalities upon social justice for those who have experienced rape and sexual violence.

 

Dr Tranchese and her team are raising questions about how big media and the law can participate in a progressive language to promote a safer, more just world for women.

 

Find out about her work at the University of Portsmouth in today’s episode.

 

Points of Interest:

Decoding the Language of Violence against women -https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/decoding-the-language-of-violence-against-women(815c4ff8-f751-42f6-a8e2-4a255147de0c).html

 

Investigating Extreme Incel Misogyny online - https://bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Tranchese.pdf

 

The Me Too Movement

https://metoomvmt.org

 

The Jimmy Savile Enquiry-

 

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/feb/25/jimmy-savile-report-key-points-janet-smith-inquiry-bbc


Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Dr Alessia Tranchese - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/alessia-tranchese(3e349e11-c452-483f-b46a-8671595419ed).html

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> How do unconscious language choices in media reporting contribute to the social inequality of women? And how does the language of online Incel – or involuntary celibate - groups leave participants more likely to engage in hate speech towards women?

 

In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Alessia Tranchese explains how she has examined the linguistics of different media to uncover the hidden violent and misogynistic narratives in our society. She’s also been volunteering with crisis centres and activists to understand the impact of pervasive linguistic inequalities upon social justice for those who have experienced rape and sexual violence.

 

Dr Tranchese and her team are raising questions about how big media and the law can participate in a progressive language to promote a safer, more just world for women.

 

Find out about her work at the University of Portsmouth in today’s episode.

 

Points of Interest:

Decoding the Language of Violence against women -https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/decoding-the-language-of-violence-against-women(815c4ff8-f751-42f6-a8e2-4a255147de0c).html

 

Investigating Extreme Incel Misogyny online - https://bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Tranchese.pdf

 

The Me Too Movement

https://metoomvmt.org

 

The Jimmy Savile Enquiry-

 

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/feb/25/jimmy-savile-report-key-points-janet-smith-inquiry-bbc


Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Dr Alessia Tranchese - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/alessia-tranchese(3e349e11-c452-483f-b46a-8671595419ed).html

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> 3D Printing for the Body ft. Professor Gordon Blunn 3D Printing for the Body ft. Professor Gordon Blunn Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT 15:53 72686f11-7be7-4e81-84e3-29be87098dbb false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/3dprintingforthebodyft.professorgordonblunn 72686f11-7be7-4e81-84e3-29be87098dbb 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c 3dprintingforthebodyft.professorgordonblunn full 3 4 In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, we hear how the work of Professor Gordon Blunn and his team is revolutionising the way artificial limbs and joint replacements are integrated with the human body.

 

Using 3D printing technology, Professor Blunn explains how this smart design can tackle the challenges of worn, ill-fitting or uncomfortable prostheses.

 

His work with young people suffering from bone cancer has helped him understand why it’s so important to find long-lasting implants that create a comfortable and adaptable solution for our changing bodies.

 

Hear about this truly life-changing innovation in this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth.

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Gordon Blunn – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gordon-blunn

 

https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/bjj/author-feature/author-feature-gordon-blunn-february-2017

 

Blood glue https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/the-development-of-a-novel-autologous-blood-glue-aiming-to-improve-osseointegration-in-the-boneimplant-interface(19f424e2-3efa-49a0-b178-dbe38146ffaa).html

  

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, we hear how the work of Professor Gordon Blunn and his team is revolutionising the way artificial limbs and joint replacements are integrated with the human body.

 

Using 3D printing technology, Professor Blunn explains how this smart design can tackle the challenges of worn, ill-fitting or uncomfortable prostheses.

 

His work with young people suffering from bone cancer has helped him understand why it’s so important to find long-lasting implants that create a comfortable and adaptable solution for our changing bodies.

 

Hear about this truly life-changing innovation in this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth.

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Gordon Blunn – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gordon-blunn

 

https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/bjj/author-feature/author-feature-gordon-blunn-february-2017

 

Blood glue https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/the-development-of-a-novel-autologous-blood-glue-aiming-to-improve-osseointegration-in-the-boneimplant-interface(19f424e2-3efa-49a0-b178-dbe38146ffaa).html

  

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS FT. Professor Andy Thorpe DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS FT. Professor Andy Thorpe Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT 11:47 a3d45a33-45d4-4531-bdc7-ae62f228d052 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/developmenteconomicsft.professorandythorpe a3d45a33-45d4-4531-bdc7-ae62f228d052 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c developmenteconomicsft.professorandythorpe full 3 3 Have you ever heard of a ‘resource curse’? Too much of one good thing really can stunt a developing nation’s economy, according to Professor Andy Thorpe. He says a diverse economy is a healthy one.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, we gain an insight into the complex and far-reaching world of Development Economics. The University of Portsmouth’s Professor Andy Thorpe tells us about carrying out research in remote locations or in volatile or changing situations, in order to uncover how distinct factors can build up the economic puzzle of a nation.

 

From politics to war and climate change, how can governments best secure the future of their nation? The big picture can look a little different in the face of short-term tensions.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Andy Thorpe – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/andy-thorpe

 

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> Have you ever heard of a ‘resource curse’? Too much of one good thing really can stunt a developing nation’s economy, according to Professor Andy Thorpe. He says a diverse economy is a healthy one.

 

In this episode of Life Solved, we gain an insight into the complex and far-reaching world of Development Economics. The University of Portsmouth’s Professor Andy Thorpe tells us about carrying out research in remote locations or in volatile or changing situations, in order to uncover how distinct factors can build up the economic puzzle of a nation.

 

From politics to war and climate change, how can governments best secure the future of their nation? The big picture can look a little different in the face of short-term tensions.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Andy Thorpe – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/andy-thorpe

 

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE FT. Professor Tamsin Bradley VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE FT. Professor Tamsin Bradley Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT 26:24 7d4e175d-3f18-4597-8741-897c2172dbef false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/voicesagainstviolenceft.professortamsinbradley 7d4e175d-3f18-4597-8741-897c2172dbef 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c voicesagainstviolenceft.professortamsinbradley full 3 2 In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Tamsin Bradley explains how innovative research into violence against women is informing international development organisations on how to respond to crises.

 

Professor Bradley has been working with international community projects in areas like Nepal, South Sudan, Myanmar and Bangladesh to explore women’s experiences of violence after economic or environmental hardship.

 

She realised that peer networks and support groups outside the home offered a safe space for women to disclose information, share and access support.

 

What’s more, her research has added nuance to common perceptions about violence against women and intimate partner violence, revealing tensions in cultures that organisations can work to relieve.

 

Tamsin explains learnings that could help challenge violence and control and nurture sustainable development for girls and women who have experienced violence.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Tamsin Bradley – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/tamsin-bradley

 

Likikiri Collective @likikiri on Twitter - https://twitter.com/likikiri?lang=en

 

Heritage, Dignity and Violence (blog) – https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/democratic-citizenship/british-academy-awards-funding-to-portsmouth-academic

 

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> In this episode of Life Solved, Professor Tamsin Bradley explains how innovative research into violence against women is informing international development organisations on how to respond to crises.

 

Professor Bradley has been working with international community projects in areas like Nepal, South Sudan, Myanmar and Bangladesh to explore women’s experiences of violence after economic or environmental hardship.

 

She realised that peer networks and support groups outside the home offered a safe space for women to disclose information, share and access support.

 

What’s more, her research has added nuance to common perceptions about violence against women and intimate partner violence, revealing tensions in cultures that organisations can work to relieve.

 

Tamsin explains learnings that could help challenge violence and control and nurture sustainable development for girls and women who have experienced violence.

 

 

Points of Interest:



Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Tamsin Bradley – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/tamsin-bradley

 

Likikiri Collective @likikiri on Twitter - https://twitter.com/likikiri?lang=en

 

Heritage, Dignity and Violence (blog) – https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/democratic-citizenship/british-academy-awards-funding-to-portsmouth-academic

 

Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


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]]> ATOMIK VODKA ft. Professor Jim Smith ATOMIK VODKA ft. Professor Jim Smith Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT 15:06 5ffb70e1-3dd8-4381-ac74-7d6a5ebae93a false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/atomikvodkaft.professorjimsmith 5ffb70e1-3dd8-4381-ac74-7d6a5ebae93a 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c atomikvodkaft.professorjimsmith full 3 1 Vodka distilled from grain and water sourced in a nuclear disaster zone?

 

Normally when alcohol inspires world-changing ideas, they don’t turn out that well, but this University of Portsmouth Professor is clear-headed about how to help kick-start Chernobyl’s economy.

 

Professor Jim Smith explains his findings after years of studying the impact of radiation upon wildlife and the food chain in nuclear exclusion zones. It turns out that people living in semi-evacuated areas aren’t experiencing life-limitations as a result of radiation as much as the limited economic opportunities.

 

In Life Solved, Jim battles the myth of Chernobyl as exacerbated by popular culture, and explains how his safe, good-tasting and high-quality vodka is the first consumer product to come out of the area since the 1986 disaster.

 

He argues that land is now safe to grow crops and plans for 75% of the products sales to go back into the local community and wildlife conservation projects.

 

It’s his hope that the Chernobyl Spirit Company’s Atomik Vodka will be the first of many innovations to change the fortunes of people living in the area, and showcase the real Chernobyl to the wider world.

 

Points of Interest:



Chernobyl Spirit Company: Atomik Vodka

https://www.atomikvodka.com

 

The First Liquor Grown from Crops in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49251471

https://allthatsinteresting.com/chernobyl-atomik-vodka


Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Jim Smith - http://www2.port.ac.uk/school-of-earth-and-environmental-sciences/staff/jim-smith.html


Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


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]]> Vodka distilled from grain and water sourced in a nuclear disaster zone?

 

Normally when alcohol inspires world-changing ideas, they don’t turn out that well, but this University of Portsmouth Professor is clear-headed about how to help kick-start Chernobyl’s economy.

 

Professor Jim Smith explains his findings after years of studying the impact of radiation upon wildlife and the food chain in nuclear exclusion zones. It turns out that people living in semi-evacuated areas aren’t experiencing life-limitations as a result of radiation as much as the limited economic opportunities.

 

In Life Solved, Jim battles the myth of Chernobyl as exacerbated by popular culture, and explains how his safe, good-tasting and high-quality vodka is the first consumer product to come out of the area since the 1986 disaster.

 

He argues that land is now safe to grow crops and plans for 75% of the products sales to go back into the local community and wildlife conservation projects.

 

It’s his hope that the Chernobyl Spirit Company’s Atomik Vodka will be the first of many innovations to change the fortunes of people living in the area, and showcase the real Chernobyl to the wider world.

 

Points of Interest:



Chernobyl Spirit Company: Atomik Vodka

https://www.atomikvodka.com

 

The First Liquor Grown from Crops in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49251471

https://allthatsinteresting.com/chernobyl-atomik-vodka


Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Professor Jim Smith - http://www2.port.ac.uk/school-of-earth-and-environmental-sciences/staff/jim-smith.html


Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links


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]]> CHEMCATCHER FT. PROFESSOR GARY FONES CHEMCATCHER FT. PROFESSOR GARY FONES Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT 20:06 101fa017-62ec-4f7e-9d06-9379557b7bb2 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/chemcatcherft.professorgaryfones 101fa017-62ec-4f7e-9d06-9379557b7bb2 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c chemcatcherft.professorgaryfones full 2 11 “Where we're looking at these emerging contaminants. I still don't know what their fate is. So where does it end up if it's in the sediments? What are the processes that's happening there? Is it being broken down or is it just building up?”


In the final episode of Life Solved series 2, we hear about the Portsmouth technology that’s changing the game for water quality, and which may even help reduce our water bills! Professor Gary Fones has spent a career analysing freshwater and seawater environments to find out how pollutants end up in waterways and what impact this has on water quality and environments. From estuaries to rivers and lakes, he's sifted through the silt to do the science

 

In this episode Professor Fones tells Emma Fields how he’s travelled the world for work and developed amazing technology to help water companies stay one step ahead of keeping our supplies clean and clear through sampling.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Gary Fones: Professor of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gary-fones

 

Chemcatcher – the passive water quality sampler

 

https://chemcatcher.ie

 

https://www.waterindustryjournal.co.uk/chemcatcher

 

Monitoring aquatic pollution

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities/lab-and-testing-facilities/monitoring-aquatic-pollution

 

Follow the latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> “Where we're looking at these emerging contaminants. I still don't know what their fate is. So where does it end up if it's in the sediments? What are the processes that's happening there? Is it being broken down or is it just building up?”


In the final episode of Life Solved series 2, we hear about the Portsmouth technology that’s changing the game for water quality, and which may even help reduce our water bills! Professor Gary Fones has spent a career analysing freshwater and seawater environments to find out how pollutants end up in waterways and what impact this has on water quality and environments. From estuaries to rivers and lakes, he's sifted through the silt to do the science

 

In this episode Professor Fones tells Emma Fields how he’s travelled the world for work and developed amazing technology to help water companies stay one step ahead of keeping our supplies clean and clear through sampling.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Gary Fones: Professor of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/gary-fones

 

Chemcatcher – the passive water quality sampler

 

https://chemcatcher.ie

 

https://www.waterindustryjournal.co.uk/chemcatcher

 

Monitoring aquatic pollution

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities/lab-and-testing-facilities/monitoring-aquatic-pollution

 

Follow the latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> WATER BLINDNESS FT PROFESSOR JOHN WILLIAMS WATER BLINDNESS FT PROFESSOR JOHN WILLIAMS Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT 26:29 df6f9ba9-0958-466d-9023-652496192776 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/waterblindnessftprofessorjohnwilliams df6f9ba9-0958-466d-9023-652496192776 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c waterblindnessftprofessorjohnwilliams full 2 10 “People switch off on water... in this country. We have a disconnect. In lower income countries, people have a much greater connection with the environment because they're in contact with it more."

 

Beneath our feet, at the end of our roads, or hidden out of site, there’s a whole world of water and waste! Managing this is key to human health, from tackling the increasing levels of chemicals entering our water systems, to meeting demands for development. Professor Williams tells us how Portsmouth is rethinking systems, all whilst creating innovative new approaches to our environment and economy.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor John Williams: Professor of Environmental Technology and research lead for the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-technology/school-of-civil-engineering-and-surveying

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-williams

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/plumbing-new-depths-of-sustainable-behaviour


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> “People switch off on water... in this country. We have a disconnect. In lower income countries, people have a much greater connection with the environment because they're in contact with it more."

 

Beneath our feet, at the end of our roads, or hidden out of site, there’s a whole world of water and waste! Managing this is key to human health, from tackling the increasing levels of chemicals entering our water systems, to meeting demands for development. Professor Williams tells us how Portsmouth is rethinking systems, all whilst creating innovative new approaches to our environment and economy.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor John Williams: Professor of Environmental Technology and research lead for the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying.

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-technology/school-of-civil-engineering-and-surveying

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-williams

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/plumbing-new-depths-of-sustainable-behaviour


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> <![CDATA[GIRLS' NIGHT OUT FT. DR EMILY NICHOLLS]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT 23:59 93356152-b0b3-4401-b35c-4408bc237ce3 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/girlsnightoutft.dremilynicholls 93356152-b0b3-4401-b35c-4408bc237ce3 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c girlsnightoutft.dremilynicholls full 2 9 "the thrill or the unpredictability or the letting one's hair down...is really important, but comes with those risks...I think the whole point of femininity is that it's full of contradictions."

 

How does a night on the town change how feminine or masculine our behaviour is? Dr Emily Nicholls takes us through her research on how gender is performed through drinking and sobriety in British culture.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest


Dr Emily Nicholls - Senior Lecturer in Sociology - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/emily-nicholls

Emily’s Book Negotiating Femininities in the Neoliberal Night-Time Economy - https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783319933078

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> "the thrill or the unpredictability or the letting one's hair down...is really important, but comes with those risks...I think the whole point of femininity is that it's full of contradictions."

 

How does a night on the town change how feminine or masculine our behaviour is? Dr Emily Nicholls takes us through her research on how gender is performed through drinking and sobriety in British culture.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest


Dr Emily Nicholls - Senior Lecturer in Sociology - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/emily-nicholls

Emily’s Book Negotiating Femininities in the Neoliberal Night-Time Economy - https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783319933078

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> <![CDATA[POLITICS & PACKAGING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY FT PROFESSOR PAUL TROTT]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT 16:39 a7c5b2a2-55b3-4c18-bfa0-6a37476202b5 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/politics-packaginginthefoodindustryftprofessorpaultrott a7c5b2a2-55b3-4c18-bfa0-6a37476202b5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c politics-packaginginthefoodindustryftprofessorpaultrott full 2 8 "Having the correct number of holes in the film, depending on the fruit...can double the shelf life for raspberries or blueberries."

 

Less packaging isn’t always better for the environment. Professor Paul Trott explains how innovative food packaging can help tackle problems of food waste in society. But what problems are making it worse and who holds the power to make change?

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Paul Trott – Head of Strategy, Enterprise and Innovation - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-trott

 

Is plastic packaging bad for the environment? https://www.bpf.co.uk/packaging/environment.aspx

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

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]]> "Having the correct number of holes in the film, depending on the fruit...can double the shelf life for raspberries or blueberries."

 

Less packaging isn’t always better for the environment. Professor Paul Trott explains how innovative food packaging can help tackle problems of food waste in society. But what problems are making it worse and who holds the power to make change?

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Paul Trott – Head of Strategy, Enterprise and Innovation - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-trott

 

Is plastic packaging bad for the environment? https://www.bpf.co.uk/packaging/environment.aspx

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> RESPECT THE WATER FT PROF. MIKE TIPTON RESPECT THE WATER FT PROF. MIKE TIPTON Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT 14:49 44efd24e-e2a4-4f24-9fbb-d764c0127ee5 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/respectthewaterftprof.miketipton 44efd24e-e2a4-4f24-9fbb-d764c0127ee5 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c respectthewaterftprof.miketipton full 2 7 "more children drown than die in fires or die on a bicycles. And yet we have cycle proficiency, we have fire training. We have adverts on national television about smoke detectors. You'll never see anything on television about drowning"

 

What should you do if you find yourself drowning in cold water? Drowning kills 320,000 people worldwide per year but Mike Tipton says basic education in schools could transform this figure. He explains how he’s getting the word out on how to stay safe in the water.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Mike Tipton – Professor of Human and Applied Physiology

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mike-tipton

RNLI respect the water - https://rnli.org/safety/respect-the-water

 

Respect the Water campaign - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGsW22USnEg

 

Float to Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7gnYgOMpcA

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> "more children drown than die in fires or die on a bicycles. And yet we have cycle proficiency, we have fire training. We have adverts on national television about smoke detectors. You'll never see anything on television about drowning"

 

What should you do if you find yourself drowning in cold water? Drowning kills 320,000 people worldwide per year but Mike Tipton says basic education in schools could transform this figure. He explains how he’s getting the word out on how to stay safe in the water.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Mike Tipton – Professor of Human and Applied Physiology

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/mike-tipton

RNLI respect the water - https://rnli.org/safety/respect-the-water

 

Respect the Water campaign - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGsW22USnEg

 

Float to Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7gnYgOMpcA

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> STILL TO COME IN LIFE SOLVED SERIES 2 STILL TO COME IN LIFE SOLVED SERIES 2 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT 14:07 22c36de2-6840-4990-ab6e-ed946e4373bf false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/stilltocomeinlifesolvedseries1 22c36de2-6840-4990-ab6e-ed946e4373bf 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c stilltocomeinlifesolvedseries1 full 2 Life Solved, the podcast from the University of Portsmouth, showcases world-class research that's about to change our lives for the better. In series 2 we've looked at lots of topics relating to our work in the enviornent and sustainability, but we're taking a little break for Christmas. This episode gives you a sneaky peak of some of the conversations still to come when we're back on the 5th of January 2021.


Take a listen to hear how plastic packaging could actually help reduce food waste with Professor Paul Trott. We've got a clip of Dr Emily Nicholls explaining how the traditional 'Girls' Night Out' is being redefined along with gendered social narratives around alcohol. Hear how Professor Mike Tipton is tackling the under-addressed problem of deaths by drowning in the UK and get a preview of a gory story about our drainage when Professor John Williams returns to talk about sustainability in hidden systems.


And you can hear the stories in full when we'll be back on the 5th of January 2021 - here's to a bright year ahead.

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]]> Life Solved, the podcast from the University of Portsmouth, showcases world-class research that's about to change our lives for the better. In series 2 we've looked at lots of topics relating to our work in the enviornent and sustainability, but we're taking a little break for Christmas. This episode gives you a sneaky peak of some of the conversations still to come when we're back on the 5th of January 2021.


Take a listen to hear how plastic packaging could actually help reduce food waste with Professor Paul Trott. We've got a clip of Dr Emily Nicholls explaining how the traditional 'Girls' Night Out' is being redefined along with gendered social narratives around alcohol. Hear how Professor Mike Tipton is tackling the under-addressed problem of deaths by drowning in the UK and get a preview of a gory story about our drainage when Professor John Williams returns to talk about sustainability in hidden systems.


And you can hear the stories in full when we'll be back on the 5th of January 2021 - here's to a bright year ahead.

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]]> BATTLING BAD BACTERIA FT. DR SARAH FOUCH BATTLING BAD BACTERIA FT. DR SARAH FOUCH Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT 18:01 76396b93-31c2-4119-92df-c6ee0cb37d2a false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/battlingbadbacteriaft.drsarahfouch 76396b93-31c2-4119-92df-c6ee0cb37d2a 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c battlingbadbacteriaft.drsarahfouch full 1 6 "there is evidence that quite a high proportion of us are colonized with multi-resistant organisms in our gastrointestinal tract... Manuka Honey has been shown to have anti-microbial properties for a long time"

 

Your kitchen cupboard could hold the key to future-proofing our hospitals against infection. With antibiotic resistance on the rise, Dr Fouch and her team have been looking at alternative solutions for the most pressing scenarios, such as hospitals. It’s led to a sweet bit of research: Manuka honey, used in catheters, is proving effective in tackling infection. Could this be a solution for the future?

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

Points of Interest:

 

Dr Sarah Fouch – Senior Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sarah-fouch

 

Can honey fight superbugs? https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/can-honey-fight-superbugs-like-mrsa/

 

Antimicrobial resistance as a global concern - https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance


Antimicrobial resistance and Antibiotics – NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

Portsmouth Social Media Links-

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]]> "there is evidence that quite a high proportion of us are colonized with multi-resistant organisms in our gastrointestinal tract... Manuka Honey has been shown to have anti-microbial properties for a long time"

 

Your kitchen cupboard could hold the key to future-proofing our hospitals against infection. With antibiotic resistance on the rise, Dr Fouch and her team have been looking at alternative solutions for the most pressing scenarios, such as hospitals. It’s led to a sweet bit of research: Manuka honey, used in catheters, is proving effective in tackling infection. Could this be a solution for the future?

 

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Dr Sarah Fouch – Senior Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sarah-fouch

 

Can honey fight superbugs? https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/can-honey-fight-superbugs-like-mrsa/

 

Antimicrobial resistance as a global concern - https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance


Antimicrobial resistance and Antibiotics – NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

 

 

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]]> HOW STRESS SHAPES OUR BRAINS FT. PROFESSOR JEROME SWINNY HOW STRESS SHAPES OUR BRAINS FT. PROFESSOR JEROME SWINNY Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT 18:10 940ad187-9185-43a9-9c56-bd11589c86f0 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howstressshapesourbrainsft.drjeromeswinny 940ad187-9185-43a9-9c56-bd11589c86f0 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howstressshapesourbrainsft.drjeromeswinny full 2 5 "if you have depression it is a physical construct now, rather than "it's all in the mind""

 

Have you ever felt your stomach knot up before a public speech? Professor Swinny has been exploring the physical link between our bodies and our life experiences. Can being stressed make you ill? Does depression change your body? And how does trauma change us physically? The answers lie in our brains.

 

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Points of Interest:

 

Professor Jerome Swinny – Professor of Neuropharmacology

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jerome-swinny

 

Early life psychosocial stress and the body - https://sciencebeta.com/early-stress-gaba-a/


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]]> "if you have depression it is a physical construct now, rather than "it's all in the mind""

 

Have you ever felt your stomach knot up before a public speech? Professor Swinny has been exploring the physical link between our bodies and our life experiences. Can being stressed make you ill? Does depression change your body? And how does trauma change us physically? The answers lie in our brains.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Jerome Swinny – Professor of Neuropharmacology

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/jerome-swinny

 

Early life psychosocial stress and the body - https://sciencebeta.com/early-stress-gaba-a/


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

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]]> THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FT. PROFESSOR ANASTASIA CALLAGHAN THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FT. PROFESSOR ANASTASIA CALLAGHAN Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT 14:37 1c1c9b11-dfaf-4037-8a7b-58743504a6ae false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thenextgenerationofantibioticsft.professoranastasiacallaghan 1c1c9b11-dfaf-4037-8a7b-58743504a6ae 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thenextgenerationofantibioticsft.professoranastasiacallaghan full 2 4 "You can't have modern medicine without antibiotics because you can't have surgery.... All your chemotherapies impact immunity. I think it would be good if we could find a way to not get the resistance coming back"

 

Antibiotics have transformed healthcare and meant that once life-threatening illnesses can be treated with ease, but resistant bacteria are a worrying prospect. That’s why Professor Anastasia Callaghan’s been exploring the inner mechanisms of bad bacteria to find out if further innovations can stop them multiplying in the first place.

 

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You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Anastasia Callaghan - Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biohysics

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/anastasia-callaghan

 

Antimicrobial resistance as a global concern - https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance


Antimicrobial resistance and Antibiotics – NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> "You can't have modern medicine without antibiotics because you can't have surgery.... All your chemotherapies impact immunity. I think it would be good if we could find a way to not get the resistance coming back"

 

Antibiotics have transformed healthcare and meant that once life-threatening illnesses can be treated with ease, but resistant bacteria are a worrying prospect. That’s why Professor Anastasia Callaghan’s been exploring the inner mechanisms of bad bacteria to find out if further innovations can stop them multiplying in the first place.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Professor Anastasia Callaghan - Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biohysics

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/anastasia-callaghan

 

Antimicrobial resistance as a global concern - https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance


Antimicrobial resistance and Antibiotics – NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> PARASITES AND POLLUTANTS FT. PROFESSOR ALEX FORD PARASITES AND POLLUTANTS FT. PROFESSOR ALEX FORD Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT 15:55 4ebef844-fb9b-4dbd-8293-b39550145e4b false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/parasitesandpollutantsft.professoralexford 4ebef844-fb9b-4dbd-8293-b39550145e4b 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c parasitesandpollutantsft.professoralexford full 2 3 "headache tablets, statins, things for cholesterol or things for hayfever or contraceptive pill.... they end up into the nearest river...we drink that water. We use this water recreationally"

 

When you pour a medicine down the sink or flush it down the loo, where do the chemicals end up? Professor Alex Ford has been exploring how the behaviour of sea creatures changes when zombie-like parasites thrive in polluted waters, even causing their hosts to change sex.

 

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Professor Alex Ford – Professor of Biology

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/alex-ford

 

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]]> "headache tablets, statins, things for cholesterol or things for hayfever or contraceptive pill.... they end up into the nearest river...we drink that water. We use this water recreationally"

 

When you pour a medicine down the sink or flush it down the loo, where do the chemicals end up? Professor Alex Ford has been exploring how the behaviour of sea creatures changes when zombie-like parasites thrive in polluted waters, even causing their hosts to change sex.

 

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Professor Alex Ford – Professor of Biology

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]]> THE POWER OF PUPPY DOG EYES FT DR JULIANE KAMINSKI THE POWER OF PUPPY DOG EYES FT DR JULIANE KAMINSKI Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT 26:09 c26a223e-68b9-4f46-b0e4-b168b4158704 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thepowerofpuppydogeyesftdrjulianekaminski c26a223e-68b9-4f46-b0e4-b168b4158704 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thepowerofpuppydogeyesftdrjulianekaminski full 2 2 "we should... not underestimate (dogs) and...how rich their environment needs to be… for them to really enjoy life."

 

We speak to Dr Juliane Kaminski, whose fascination with the animal mind and its difference from our own is leading to insights in how we can better relate to our furry friends.

Her team have found out how a particular eyebrow movement in domestic dogs can be used to influence our behaviour, meaning human beings are wrapped around their paws, without even realising it!

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Points of Interest:

Dogs produce more facial expressions when we’re looking at them - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/dogs-are-more-expressive-when-someone-is-looking

 

Dr Juliane Kaminski - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/juliane-kaminski

 

Evolution of facial muscle anatomy in dogs - https://www.pnas.org/content/116/29/14677


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]]> "we should... not underestimate (dogs) and...how rich their environment needs to be… for them to really enjoy life."

 

We speak to Dr Juliane Kaminski, whose fascination with the animal mind and its difference from our own is leading to insights in how we can better relate to our furry friends.

Her team have found out how a particular eyebrow movement in domestic dogs can be used to influence our behaviour, meaning human beings are wrapped around their paws, without even realising it!

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

Dogs produce more facial expressions when we’re looking at them - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/dogs-are-more-expressive-when-someone-is-looking

 

Dr Juliane Kaminski - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/juliane-kaminski

 

Evolution of facial muscle anatomy in dogs - https://www.pnas.org/content/116/29/14677


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

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]]> PLASTIC WASTE AND THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY PLASTIC WASTE AND THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT 37:53 eb9876e3-d623-4955-86ba-db1b89fd8e5e false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/plasticwasteandtheeconomicsofsustainability eb9876e3-d623-4955-86ba-db1b89fd8e5e 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c plasticwasteandtheeconomicsofsustainability Series 2 of Life Solved features ideas and research that is changing our understanding of human relationships with environments. John Worsey chairs two discussions exploring the world’s plastic pollution problem, and how this might be challenged with e... full 2 1 Series 2 of Life Solved features ideas and research that is changing our understanding of human relationships with environments. John Worsey chairs two discussions exploring the world’s plastic pollution problem, and how this might be challenged with enzyme technology that’s developing here at Portsmouth.

 

He also finds out how developing nations are outstripping the developed world in adopting innovative environmental collaborations in government and hears how everyday infrastructure such as wastewater systems might embrace technology to make our lives cleaner, safer and less destructive to environments.

 

John Worsey talks to:

 

Professor John McGeehan on innovation using plastic-eating enzymes

 

Professor Steve Fletcher on how economic policy around ocean resources can improve sustainability.

 

Professor John Williams on the challenges and opportunities to revolutionising wastewater infrastructure for sustainable living

 

Professor Pierre Failler on how to managed natural resources to give value to our economy.

 

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Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

#LifeSolved


Professor John McGeehan: Professor of Structural Biography Director for the newly-established Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI)

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-mcgeehan

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-enzyme-innovation

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/mutant-enzyme

 

 

Professor Steve Fletcher: Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy and Director of the Sustainability and the Environment research theme  

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/sustainability-and-the-environment/can-portsmouth-lead-the-way-for-a-sustainable-plastics-future 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/the-devils-in-the-details-of-the-deep-blue-sea

 

 

Professor John Williams: Professor of Environmental Technology and research lead for the School of Civil...

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]]> Series 2 of Life Solved features ideas and research that is changing our understanding of human relationships with environments. John Worsey chairs two discussions exploring the world’s plastic pollution problem, and how this might be challenged with enzyme technology that’s developing here at Portsmouth.

 

He also finds out how developing nations are outstripping the developed world in adopting innovative environmental collaborations in government and hears how everyday infrastructure such as wastewater systems might embrace technology to make our lives cleaner, safer and less destructive to environments.

 

John Worsey talks to:

 

Professor John McGeehan on innovation using plastic-eating enzymes

 

Professor Steve Fletcher on how economic policy around ocean resources can improve sustainability.

 

Professor John Williams on the challenges and opportunities to revolutionising wastewater infrastructure for sustainable living

 

Professor Pierre Failler on how to managed natural resources to give value to our economy.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

POINTS OF INTEREST:

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

#LifeSolved


Professor John McGeehan: Professor of Structural Biography Director for the newly-established Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI)

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/john-mcgeehan

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-enzyme-innovation

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/mutant-enzyme

 

 

Professor Steve Fletcher: Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy and Director of the Sustainability and the Environment research theme  

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/sustainability-and-the-environment/can-portsmouth-lead-the-way-for-a-sustainable-plastics-future 

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/features/the-devils-in-the-details-of-the-deep-blue-sea

 

 

Professor John Williams: Professor of Environmental Technology and research lead for the School of Civil...

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]]> Season 1 Highlights: Social Media in Politics, Drone Operators, Wildfire and Oysters Season 1 Highlights: Social Media in Politics, Drone Operators, Wildfire and Oysters Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:26:16 GMT 17:02 8d189c5a-3bda-4f4b-add1-962d8910ec56 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/season1highlights-socialmediainpolitics-droneoperators-wildfireandoysters 8d189c5a-3bda-4f4b-add1-962d8910ec56 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c season1highlights-socialmediainpolitics-droneoperators-wildfireandoysters Season 2 of Life Solved is coming on Tuesday 3rd of November with a special episode on the economic side of sustainable living and practise. In this highlights episode John Worsey looks back on a few moments from Season One. Hear extracts covering soci... full 1 11 Season 2 of Life Solved is coming on Tuesday 3rd of November with a special episode on the economic side of sustainable living and practise. In this highlights episode John Worsey looks back on a few moments from Season One. Hear extracts covering social media's changing role in political discourse, how drone operators can be mentally affected by their work during warfare, how our changing climate signals a rise in UK forest fires and all about the native oysters that are returning to the Solent with innovative technology.


Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth gives you a window into the cutting-edge research that's changing our world now and in the future.


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]]> Season 2 of Life Solved is coming on Tuesday 3rd of November with a special episode on the economic side of sustainable living and practise. In this highlights episode John Worsey looks back on a few moments from Season One. Hear extracts covering social media's changing role in political discourse, how drone operators can be mentally affected by their work during warfare, how our changing climate signals a rise in UK forest fires and all about the native oysters that are returning to the Solent with innovative technology.


Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth gives you a window into the cutting-edge research that's changing our world now and in the future.


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]]> THE WILL TO CHANGE THE LAW ft JULIET BROOK THE WILL TO CHANGE THE LAW ft JULIET BROOK Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT 24:56 5c4af2a1-7e55-47ff-ae2b-b5863af647b6 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thewilltochangethelaw 5c4af2a1-7e55-47ff-ae2b-b5863af647b6 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thewilltochangethelaw full 1 10 Juliet Brook tells us how our 180 year-old will and inheritance laws are causing problems during Coronavirus, and explains how other countries are able to show leniency where witnesses are missing or documents aren't correctly signed. So how do these 'Dispensing Powers' work, and where might a reformed UK law draw the line of leniency?

 

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Points of Interest:

 

Mrs Juliet Brook- Principal Lecturer, and Associate Head at Portsmouth Law School-

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/juliet-brook(d28aed10-45c6-449c-9ec1-5b756a47179c).html

Law Commission - https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/

Law of Intestacy - https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

 

Grenfell Tower - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40301289

Wills and Inheritance Laws in Australia - https://worldwidelawyers.co.uk/wills-probate/wills-probate-in-australia/

 

Privileged Will - https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/validity-of-wills-privileged-wills

Guidance on making wills using video conferencing - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-on-making-wills-using-video-conferencing

New Zealand Wills Act 2007 - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2007/0036/latest/whole.html

 

New Zealand Epidemic Preparedness Wills Act - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2020/0065/latest/whole.html


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]]> Juliet Brook tells us how our 180 year-old will and inheritance laws are causing problems during Coronavirus, and explains how other countries are able to show leniency where witnesses are missing or documents aren't correctly signed. So how do these 'Dispensing Powers' work, and where might a reformed UK law draw the line of leniency?

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

 

Points of Interest:

 

Mrs Juliet Brook- Principal Lecturer, and Associate Head at Portsmouth Law School-

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/juliet-brook(d28aed10-45c6-449c-9ec1-5b756a47179c).html

Law Commission - https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/

Law of Intestacy - https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

 

Grenfell Tower - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40301289

Wills and Inheritance Laws in Australia - https://worldwidelawyers.co.uk/wills-probate/wills-probate-in-australia/

 

Privileged Will - https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/validity-of-wills-privileged-wills

Guidance on making wills using video conferencing - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-on-making-wills-using-video-conferencing

New Zealand Wills Act 2007 - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2007/0036/latest/whole.html

 

New Zealand Epidemic Preparedness Wills Act - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2020/0065/latest/whole.html


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

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]]> OYSTERS IN THE SOLENT - CLEANING UP OUR WATERS FT. DR. JOANNE PRESTON OYSTERS IN THE SOLENT - CLEANING UP OUR WATERS FT. DR. JOANNE PRESTON Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT 17:57 e2f756f0-32e5-468f-b7f4-76aed3faf591 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/oystersinthesolent-cleaningupourwatersft.dr.joannepreston e2f756f0-32e5-468f-b7f4-76aed3faf591 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c oystersinthesolent-cleaningupourwatersft.dr.joannepreston full 1 9 Dr. Joanne Preston shows us how she's been reintroducing native oysters to the Solent with pioneering tech. The biodiversity and water quality of benefits of these humble creatures can be astounding, but after years of over-fishing, is it possible to reintroduce them in the Solent and supercharge our waters once again?

 

Check out how she’s built special ‘cages’ to accommodate the new population and help overcome challenges to their settling and reproduction.

 

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Points of Interest 

 

Dr Joanne Preston- Principal Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/joanne-preston(c24a8c2b-9dc0-47cb-b4e9-62da478643f8).html 

 

Slipper Limpet - https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/sea-snails-and-sea-slugs/slipper-limpet 

 

Ben Ainslie - https://benainslie.com/ 

Blue Marine Foundation - https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/solent/ 

MDL Marina Group - https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/ 

Joanne in Solve Magazine, First Issue, pg 16-17- https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

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]]> Dr. Joanne Preston shows us how she's been reintroducing native oysters to the Solent with pioneering tech. The biodiversity and water quality of benefits of these humble creatures can be astounding, but after years of over-fishing, is it possible to reintroduce them in the Solent and supercharge our waters once again?

 

Check out how she’s built special ‘cages’ to accommodate the new population and help overcome challenges to their settling and reproduction.

 

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You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest 

 

Dr Joanne Preston- Principal Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/joanne-preston(c24a8c2b-9dc0-47cb-b4e9-62da478643f8).html 

 

Slipper Limpet - https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/sea-snails-and-sea-slugs/slipper-limpet 

 

Ben Ainslie - https://benainslie.com/ 

Blue Marine Foundation - https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/solent/ 

MDL Marina Group - https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/ 

Joanne in Solve Magazine, First Issue, pg 16-17- https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

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]]> VITAL CONNECTIONS IN THE BRAIN FT. PROF. ARTHUR BUTT VITAL CONNECTIONS IN THE BRAIN FT. PROF. ARTHUR BUTT Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT 20:23 46992b33-f79e-4847-8637-2379a4590347 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/vitalconnectionsinthebrainft.prof.arthurbutt 46992b33-f79e-4847-8637-2379a4590347 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c vitalconnectionsinthebrainft.prof.arthurbutt Professor Arthur Butt and his research team are obsessed with a little known type of cell in our nervous system. He explains why deeper research into glia could hold the key to treating some of our biggest illnesses, and ponders what other mysteries ar... full 1 8 Professor Arthur Butt and his research team are obsessed with a little known type of cell in our nervous system. He explains why deeper research into glia could hold the key to treating some of our biggest illnesses, and ponders what other mysteries are yet to be discovered in our own bodies.

 

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Points of Interest: 

 

Professor Arthur Butt - Professor of Cellular Neurophysiology, School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/arthur-butt(499f247e-36d0-4480-891f-c84d8af49915).html 

‘The GLIA Research Group’ - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/neurochemical-anatomy-and-psychopharmacology-research-group/cellular-neurophysiology-group 

An overview of Myelin - https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/anatomy/2015/myelin 

Mulitlpe Sclerosis - https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/what-is-ms?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-uHRqePy6gIVn4BQBh0GKwztEAAYASAAEgJmj_D_BwE 

Alzheimer's and Dementia - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/alzheimers-disease 

BBRSC - https://bbsrc.ukri.org/ 

MRC - https://mrc.ukri.org/ 

Physiology at King's College London - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/physiology 

Lithium - https://www.drugs.com/lithium.html 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

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]]> Professor Arthur Butt and his research team are obsessed with a little known type of cell in our nervous system. He explains why deeper research into glia could hold the key to treating some of our biggest illnesses, and ponders what other mysteries are yet to be discovered in our own bodies.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Professor Arthur Butt - Professor of Cellular Neurophysiology, School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/arthur-butt(499f247e-36d0-4480-891f-c84d8af49915).html 

‘The GLIA Research Group’ - https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/neurochemical-anatomy-and-psychopharmacology-research-group/cellular-neurophysiology-group 

An overview of Myelin - https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/anatomy/2015/myelin 

Mulitlpe Sclerosis - https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/what-is-ms?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-uHRqePy6gIVn4BQBh0GKwztEAAYASAAEgJmj_D_BwE 

Alzheimer's and Dementia - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/alzheimers-disease 

BBRSC - https://bbsrc.ukri.org/ 

MRC - https://mrc.ukri.org/ 

Physiology at King's College London - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/physiology 

Lithium - https://www.drugs.com/lithium.html 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

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]]> BRITAIN’S BURNING FUTURE FT. DR. MARK HARDIMAN BRITAIN’S BURNING FUTURE FT. DR. MARK HARDIMAN Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT 15:01 423783fa-f7b4-43cd-ad6c-982cded9b6d8 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/britain-sburningfutureft.dr.markhardiman 423783fa-f7b4-43cd-ad6c-982cded9b6d8 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c britain-sburningfutureft.dr.markhardiman Dr. Mark Hardiman looks at those soaring temperatures on the Costa del Portsmouth and says climate change could soon mean long, hot summers are the norm in the UK. With this comes a greater risk of forest fires in our damp nation, so what does this mea... full 1 7 Dr. Mark Hardiman looks at those soaring temperatures on the Costa del Portsmouth and says climate change could soon mean long, hot summers are the norm in the UK. With this comes a greater risk of forest fires in our damp nation, so what does this mean for our future homes and lifestyles? He explains the complex history of fire ecology and our changing landscape in the UK, as well as how humans and fire have always co-existed.

 

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Points of Interest: 

 

Dr Mark Hardiman- Senior Lecturer at School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/mark-hardiman(bfdbb275-c88a-4373-b95b-f2878c21d851).html 

 

Australia Wildfires - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50951043 

 

Amazon Fires - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53262565 

Surrey - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ 

 

Maritime Climate - http://www.enviropedia.org.uk/Climate/Maritime_Climate.php 

 

National Environment Research Council (NERC)- https://nerc.ukri.org/ 

 

Mark in Solve Magazine, First issue, Pg 24-25- https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

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]]> Dr. Mark Hardiman looks at those soaring temperatures on the Costa del Portsmouth and says climate change could soon mean long, hot summers are the norm in the UK. With this comes a greater risk of forest fires in our damp nation, so what does this mean for our future homes and lifestyles? He explains the complex history of fire ecology and our changing landscape in the UK, as well as how humans and fire have always co-existed.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Dr Mark Hardiman- Senior Lecturer at School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/mark-hardiman(bfdbb275-c88a-4373-b95b-f2878c21d851).html 

 

Australia Wildfires - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50951043 

 

Amazon Fires - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-53262565 

Surrey - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ 

 

Maritime Climate - http://www.enviropedia.org.uk/Climate/Maritime_Climate.php 

 

National Environment Research Council (NERC)- https://nerc.ukri.org/ 

 

Mark in Solve Magazine, First issue, Pg 24-25- https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve - https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

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]]> THE POLITICS OF WATER FT. DR. JULIA BROWN THE POLITICS OF WATER FT. DR. JULIA BROWN Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT 14:43 25b21fa6-7ae0-4fc6-946a-56f72bc5931c false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thepoliticsofwaterft.dr.juliabrown 25b21fa6-7ae0-4fc6-946a-56f72bc5931c 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thepoliticsofwaterft.dr.juliabrown full 1 6 It’s a basic human need. But for some, clean water is not a given.

 

Sometimes it seems we've no shortage of rain here in the UK and it's easy to take for granted, but Dr. Julia Brown has been looking at why in some countries access to water can make all the difference to socioeconomic mobility. She explains how the rich can monopolise this vital resource where it is scarce. Her research has been looking at ways to work within different cultures to give water access to whole populations. Julia says she's trying to make the maintenance of water supply facilities a priority.

 

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You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Dr Julia Brown- Geographer at the School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/julia-brown(02f4aa28-a99a-449b-8da0-77606026e5ef).html 

 

The Water Trust - https://www.watertrust.org/ 

 

Portsmouth Water - https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/ 

Southern Water - https://www.southernwater.co.uk/ 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links- 

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]]> It’s a basic human need. But for some, clean water is not a given.

 

Sometimes it seems we've no shortage of rain here in the UK and it's easy to take for granted, but Dr. Julia Brown has been looking at why in some countries access to water can make all the difference to socioeconomic mobility. She explains how the rich can monopolise this vital resource where it is scarce. Her research has been looking at ways to work within different cultures to give water access to whole populations. Julia says she's trying to make the maintenance of water supply facilities a priority.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Dr Julia Brown- Geographer at the School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/julia-brown(02f4aa28-a99a-449b-8da0-77606026e5ef).html 

 

The Water Trust - https://www.watertrust.org/ 

 

Portsmouth Water - https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/ 

Southern Water - https://www.southernwater.co.uk/ 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links- 

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]]> DRONES AND THE HUMAN COST OF WAR FT. PROFESSOR PETER LEE DRONES AND THE HUMAN COST OF WAR FT. PROFESSOR PETER LEE Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT 19:44 775ecb97-15d0-43b1-8de6-6854555876e7 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/dronesandthehumancostofwarft.professorpeterlee 775ecb97-15d0-43b1-8de6-6854555876e7 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c dronesandthehumancostofwarft.professorpeterlee A former military Chaplain, Professor Peter Lee talked to drone operators and their families and found out that in spite of popular belief, operating drones in warfare does not detach operators from the act of killing, or the mental health consequences... full 1 5 A former military Chaplain, Professor Peter Lee talked to drone operators and their families and found out that in spite of popular belief, operating drones in warfare does not detach operators from the act of killing, or the mental health consequences.

 

In this episode he explains his perspective that technology cannot remove the innately human nature of war and conflict.


Advisory: Please note this episode contains material that some listeners may find disturbing.

 

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]]> A former military Chaplain, Professor Peter Lee talked to drone operators and their families and found out that in spite of popular belief, operating drones in warfare does not detach operators from the act of killing, or the mental health consequences.

 

In this episode he explains his perspective that technology cannot remove the innately human nature of war and conflict.


Advisory: Please note this episode contains material that some listeners may find disturbing.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

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]]> DEEP, BLUE THINKING FT. PROFESSOR STEVE FLETCHER DEEP, BLUE THINKING FT. PROFESSOR STEVE FLETCHER Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT 16:35 f82d3dcc-bbda-4029-9322-42de469c2e4b false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/deep-bluethinkingft.professorstevefletcher f82d3dcc-bbda-4029-9322-42de469c2e4b 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c deep-bluethinkingft.professorstevefletcher Some deep blue thinking here! Have you heard of the Sustainable Blue Economy? How can we unite international goals for sustainability, conservation, energy access, tourism and food supply under one umbrella? Professor Steve Fletcher explains how intern... full 1 4 Some deep blue thinking here! Have you heard of the Sustainable Blue Economy? How can we unite international goals for sustainability, conservation, energy access, tourism and food supply under one umbrella? Professor Steve Fletcher explains how international cooperation on our mysterious oceans could help save environments, solve human challenges and level the playing field in global economics.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Professor Steve Fletcher-  

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/steve-fletcher(a3779446-4e55-4b4c-b5b4-8e3f1d6fd147).html  

 

Marine Social Planning Overview - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/marine-spatial-planning 

 

Marine Social Sciences Network- https://www.marsocsci.net/ 

 

Solve Magazine- Steve Fletcher is featured on Page 6-8 of First Issue https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-  

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]]> Some deep blue thinking here! Have you heard of the Sustainable Blue Economy? How can we unite international goals for sustainability, conservation, energy access, tourism and food supply under one umbrella? Professor Steve Fletcher explains how international cooperation on our mysterious oceans could help save environments, solve human challenges and level the playing field in global economics.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Professor Steve Fletcher-  

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/steve-fletcher(a3779446-4e55-4b4c-b5b4-8e3f1d6fd147).html  

 

Marine Social Planning Overview - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/marine-spatial-planning 

 

Marine Social Sciences Network- https://www.marsocsci.net/ 

 

Solve Magazine- Steve Fletcher is featured on Page 6-8 of First Issue https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

Portsmouth Social Media Links-  

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]]> INNOVATIONS IN DIAGNOSING BLADDER CONDITIONS FT. DR. JOHN S. YOUNG INNOVATIONS IN DIAGNOSING BLADDER CONDITIONS FT. DR. JOHN S. YOUNG Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT 15:54 f19b3209-e399-4a22-9a24-796e14fc5d0b false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/innovationsindiagnosingbladderconditionsft.dr.johns.young f19b3209-e399-4a22-9a24-796e14fc5d0b 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c innovationsindiagnosingbladderconditionsft.dr.johns.young full 1 3 Dr John Young says too many people are suffering silently and it's time for change. At least 1 in 5 adults suffers from diseases of the urinary tract today. Many people live limited lives due to such conditions and in many cases catching these early could make a huge difference. John explains how technology is making it easier for people to access treatment and how this can be less invasive and uncomfortable for sufferers who might be otherwise put off.

 

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Points of Interest: 

 

Dr John S Young- Acting Director, Institute of Biological & Biomedical Sciences 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/john-young(20808b10-3a4d-4601-83ea-27d4cf4bc56b).html 

 

Urodynamics -https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urodynamics 

 

Professor Anastasia Callaghan - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/anastasia-callaghan 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

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]]> Dr John Young says too many people are suffering silently and it's time for change. At least 1 in 5 adults suffers from diseases of the urinary tract today. Many people live limited lives due to such conditions and in many cases catching these early could make a huge difference. John explains how technology is making it easier for people to access treatment and how this can be less invasive and uncomfortable for sufferers who might be otherwise put off.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest: 

 

Dr John S Young- Acting Director, Institute of Biological & Biomedical Sciences 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/john-young(20808b10-3a4d-4601-83ea-27d4cf4bc56b).html 

 

Urodynamics -https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urodynamics 

 

Professor Anastasia Callaghan - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/anastasia-callaghan 

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research 

 

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine 

 

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]]> HOW POLITICS BECAME SOCIAL FT. DR. JAMES DENNIS HOW POLITICS BECAME SOCIAL FT. DR. JAMES DENNIS Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT 29:02 e0620af2-0bd6-4584-838c-15817fe97786 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/howpoliticsbecamesocialft.dr.jamesdennis e0620af2-0bd6-4584-838c-15817fe97786 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c howpoliticsbecamesocialft.dr.jamesdennis From the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to protest in response to the death of George Floyd,Dr James Dennis explores how social media is a gateway and amplifier to learning, engagement and civil participation in politics. Find out how polit... full 1 2 From the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to protest in response to the death of George Floyd, Dr James Dennis explores how social media is a gateway and amplifier to learning, engagement and civil participation in politics.

 

Find out how political behaviour is changing in the digital age and how social media can be used as a force for change and mass participation in the issues of the day.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest:



Dr James Dennis- Senior Lecturer, Political Communication and Journalism- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/james-dennis(20b49cef-e460-4040-b906-88c3d383156b).html

Articles relating to the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c81zyn0888lt/facebook-cambridge-analytica-scandal

 

Momentum - https://peoplesmomentum.com/about/


Kony 2012 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2012/03/11/kony-2012-successes-and-failings-in-the-stop-kony-campaign/


38 Degrees - https://home.38degrees.org.uk/

News on George Floyd - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52861726

Blackout Tuesday - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/03/blackout-tuesday-black-squares-instagram/

 

Bring back our girls - https://bringbackourgirls.ng/


Digital Campaigning by Black Lives Matter -

Deen Freelon -http://dfreelon.org/

Charlton Mcilwain - https://charltonmcilwain.com/

Meredith Clark - http://meredithdclark.com


Dominic Cummings Lockdown News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52784290


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve 

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]]> From the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to protest in response to the death of George Floyd, Dr James Dennis explores how social media is a gateway and amplifier to learning, engagement and civil participation in politics.

 

Find out how political behaviour is changing in the digital age and how social media can be used as a force for change and mass participation in the issues of the day.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


Points of Interest:



Dr James Dennis- Senior Lecturer, Political Communication and Journalism- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/james-dennis(20b49cef-e460-4040-b906-88c3d383156b).html

Articles relating to the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c81zyn0888lt/facebook-cambridge-analytica-scandal

 

Momentum - https://peoplesmomentum.com/about/


Kony 2012 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2012/03/11/kony-2012-successes-and-failings-in-the-stop-kony-campaign/


38 Degrees - https://home.38degrees.org.uk/

News on George Floyd - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52861726

Blackout Tuesday - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/03/blackout-tuesday-black-squares-instagram/

 

Bring back our girls - https://bringbackourgirls.ng/


Digital Campaigning by Black Lives Matter -

Deen Freelon -http://dfreelon.org/

Charlton Mcilwain - https://charltonmcilwain.com/

Meredith Clark - http://meredithdclark.com


Dominic Cummings Lockdown News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52784290


Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve 

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]]> THE CORONAVIRUS TOOLKIT THE CORONAVIRUS TOOLKIT Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT 47:51 91930245-0e55-4ab5-8c78-049ba0355f14 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/thecoronavirustoolkit 91930245-0e55-4ab5-8c78-049ba0355f14 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c thecoronavirustoolkit full 1 1 In this special launch episode of Life Solved, the new podcast series from the University of Portsmouth, we hear from researchers across the disciplines. We'll be discussing the issues that have arisen as a result of Coronavirus pandemic; from a rise in domestic violence to struggles with anxiety and parenting under new conditions as well as the rapid medical advances to understand and fight the spread of disease. Our researchers will be taking time out to share their findings and discuss potential solutions for the new world we find ourselves in.

 

John Worsey talks to:

 

Dr Tamsin Bradley, Professor of International Development Studies about the rise in violence against women during the crisis.

 

Dr. Erika Hughes, Academic Lead in Performance at the School of Art, Design and Performance and Dr. Alice Good, Senior Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction about connecting with each other during Covid.

 

Dr. Sam Robson, Senior Research Fellow and lead Bioinformatician at the Centre for Enzyme Innovation about tracking virus genomes to predict the future spread of the virus.

Dr John Leach, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science and Dr Emma Maynard, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Sociology about managing ourselves and others during change and disruption.

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


POINTS OF INTEREST:

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

#LifeSolved

 

 

Dr Tamsin Bradley- https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/tamsin-bradley

 

‘What can a person do if they’re finding themselves in a situation of violence’

Please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 if you need a refuge space.


For a full list of UK domestic abuse helplines, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JOQhbft6gIVwu7tCh15CAVMEAAYASAAEgKyevD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse

 

If you are in immediate danger please call the Police on 999

 

Dr Erika Hughes - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/erika-hughes

Dr Alice Good - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/alice-good

 

Hygieia App -...

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]]> In this special launch episode of Life Solved, the new podcast series from the University of Portsmouth, we hear from researchers across the disciplines. We'll be discussing the issues that have arisen as a result of Coronavirus pandemic; from a rise in domestic violence to struggles with anxiety and parenting under new conditions as well as the rapid medical advances to understand and fight the spread of disease. Our researchers will be taking time out to share their findings and discuss potential solutions for the new world we find ourselves in.

 

John Worsey talks to:

 

Dr Tamsin Bradley, Professor of International Development Studies about the rise in violence against women during the crisis.

 

Dr. Erika Hughes, Academic Lead in Performance at the School of Art, Design and Performance and Dr. Alice Good, Senior Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction about connecting with each other during Covid.

 

Dr. Sam Robson, Senior Research Fellow and lead Bioinformatician at the Centre for Enzyme Innovation about tracking virus genomes to predict the future spread of the virus.

Dr John Leach, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science and Dr Emma Maynard, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Sociology about managing ourselves and others during change and disruption.

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.


POINTS OF INTEREST:

 

Follow latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research

 

Solve Magazine https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine

 

#LifeSolved

 

 

Dr Tamsin Bradley- https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/tamsin-bradley

 

‘What can a person do if they’re finding themselves in a situation of violence’

Please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 if you need a refuge space.


For a full list of UK domestic abuse helplines, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JOQhbft6gIVwu7tCh15CAVMEAAYASAAEgKyevD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse

 

If you are in immediate danger please call the Police on 999

 

Dr Erika Hughes - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/erika-hughes

Dr Alice Good - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/alice-good

 

Hygieia App -...

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]]> Life Solved - Coming on Tuesday 28th July Life Solved - Coming on Tuesday 28th July Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:16:43 GMT 1:43 e72c9890-63dc-40e8-9625-f8dbfc891151 false https://shows.acast.com/life-solved/episodes/lifesolved-comingontuesday28thjuly e72c9890-63dc-40e8-9625-f8dbfc891151 399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c lifesolved-comingontuesday28thjuly LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.Our first episode is out on Tuesday 28th July. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app now, to make sure you get an new episode every week.Real resear... trailer 1 1 LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.


Our first episode is out on Tuesday 28th July. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app now, to make sure you get an new episode every week.


Real research. Real world change.


Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll explain how technology and community go hand in hand with the natural world, and how industry and sustainable environments can connect for the benefit of society.

 

From your subconscious political behaviour on social media to how we can use tech to get swift diagnosis and treatment for common medical problems, the big ideas are here.

 

Amazing work taking place at the University of Portsmouth is breaking new ground: In series one of Life Solved we dive into the mental impact of drone warfare on military operators. We’ll explore how Britain’s hot summers could mean forest fires are a big feature of our future. We’ll investigate the huge health implications of little-understood cells in our neurological systems and pick apart the out-dated law that could mean your will is far from watertight.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

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]]> LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.


Our first episode is out on Tuesday 28th July. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app now, to make sure you get an new episode every week.


Real research. Real world change.


Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll explain how technology and community go hand in hand with the natural world, and how industry and sustainable environments can connect for the benefit of society.

 

From your subconscious political behaviour on social media to how we can use tech to get swift diagnosis and treatment for common medical problems, the big ideas are here.

 

Amazing work taking place at the University of Portsmouth is breaking new ground: In series one of Life Solved we dive into the mental impact of drone warfare on military operators. We’ll explore how Britain’s hot summers could mean forest fires are a big feature of our future. We’ll investigate the huge health implications of little-understood cells in our neurological systems and pick apart the out-dated law that could mean your will is far from watertight.

 

Subscribe for a new episode every week, and share the big idea #lifesolved

 

You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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