Episode 3: The SDGs and Climate Crisis
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Catalina Turcu, Profe...
Episode 2: The SDGs and Mental Wellbeing
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Essi Viding and Professor Argyris Stringaris, from th...
Lunch Hour Lecture | The antidepressant controversy
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glyn Lewis and Gemma Lewis will discuss the antidepressant controversy in this Lunch Hour Lecture.
Unequal mental health: Society, power and the depressogenic environment
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This lunch hour lecture will focus on the case for recognizing the role of the ‘depressogenic’ e...
Lunch Hour Lecture | Mental health in the workplace: What's possible in an impossible world?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This lunch hour lecture will focus on the benefits and challenges of work for our mental health.
Lunch Hour Lecture | The 2024 US Election: Stakes and Implications
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Presented on 24/10/24, Dr Thomas Gift discusses 'What can we expect in November’s election? Will b...
Global health: the burning issues
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University C...
Episode 4 - Dr Luciano Rila on the UK’s First Gaysoc
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Philip Schofield sits down with Dr Luciano Rila, from the Department of Maths, to delve in...
Episode 3: Long Covid: Becoming Disabled Later in Life
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The host, Beverley Isibor sits down with Rikesh Rajani, a senior research fellow and advocate for di...
Episode 2: Is Athena SWAN Still Necessary?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of The EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor speaks with Profes...
Episode 1: Inclusive Research: Dementia Affects Minoritised Ethnic Groups Too
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode of The EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor speaks with Dr. Natal...
Season 5, Ep 2 – Biodiversity: Can local conservation efforts grow into global impact?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do vultures in India and beavers in West London have to do with protecting our ecosystems? What...
Welcome to Generation One - Trailer
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Generation One, the climate podcast from University College London – turning climate scien...
Imagining Turkey through cartoons: Ozge Samanci and her graphic novels
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we host Dr. Özge Samanci from Northwestern University - School of Communication. W...
Episode 3 - Dr Xine Yao on Queer Aesthetics and the Panoptic Gaze
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Philip Schofield discusses queer aesthetics and the idea of a racialised panoptic gaze wit...
Outdoor Learning And The Politics Of Hope
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about the politics of hope, the climate crisis, and the importance of lear...
Episode 2 - Dr Jonathan Galton on Queerness, Islam and the Left
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Philip Schofield hosts Social Scientist Dr Jonathan Galton, to explore his research into t...
Disruptive Voices - Menopause and Me: Juggling Work and Home Life Dr Meena Khatwa
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Meena Khatwa and Dr Kelly Dickson delve into the bio-psychosocial impacts of menopause with speci...
The Cost of Losing Our Public Spaces: From London to Lima
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Public spaces like parks are increasingly becoming less accessible. This phenomenon, observable from...
Engaging communities for better oral health
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 Richard is in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee from the Self-Employed Women’s Assoc...
Oral health research: Challenges and opportunities
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 we're in conversation with Professor Regina Mutave from the Department of Dental Scienc...
Oral health: luxury for the few or fundamental human right?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1, Richard is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colom...
Oral Health Matters - Series Trailer
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at Universit...
Lunch Hour Lecture - Mental health inequality: What can you and I do about it?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lunch Hour Lecture - Mental health inequality: What can you and I do about it? by UCL
Welcome to Season 5, Ep 1 - Great British Energy: Real green policies or just hot air?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series 5! In this first episode, following the recent Labour party conference, our hosts ...
Menopause
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back here today to talk about menopause. We are going to be diving into the basics on what it...
Disruptive Voices - Data-Empowered Societies
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societie...
Sustainability in Statistical Modelling of Wind Energy with Domna Ladopoulou
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Domna Ladopoulou, a researcher in the Department of Statistical Science at UCL, is working on improv...
Brain Stories - Episode 18 - Brain Stories Live
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever live recording of the UCL Brain Stories podcast live from the Bloomsbury Studio at th...
Brain Stories Episode 19 - Sonia Gandhi on researching and treating Parkinson's Disease
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Sonia Gandhi talks to Steve and Selina about her research into the biology of Parkinson's ...
Season 4 - Smoke-Free Future: Tackling Tobacco and Vaping for Public Health
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organisation highlights the tobacco epidemic as one of the greatest public health c...
Season 4 - Flushing Out the Truth: Sewage and Public Health in the UK
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The development of wastewater systems in the 19th century was one of the greatest achievements of pu...
Lunch Hour Lecture | The Global Fight Against LGBTI Rights
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Date of lecture: 25 June 2024 About the lecture: In the past three decades, remarkable progress has...
Lunch Hour Lecture | Why Jahmelia Can’t Read or Write...
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Date of Lecture: 30 May 2024 About the Lecture: How to teach children to read is an emotive topic be...
Ethnic and racial disproportionality in police use of Taser
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Date of lecture: Tuesday 23 April 2024 About the lecture: Police use of Taser, a ‘less lethal’ c...
Unheard voices: young people in care's experiences of speaking to doctors
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Lauren Herlitz and theatre maker James Baldwin talked to 14 young people in care or care ...
The Bartlett Review: Energy Poverty and Energy Justice
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Access to reliable energy is a pre-requisite of healthy life, yet in many parts of the world the hea...
The Bartlett Review Podcast: Planning fairer cities for global crises
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For cities like London, the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions and deepened social inequali...
The Bartlett Review Podcast: Is GDP fit for purpose?
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Bartlett Review podcast, we delve into the pressing question: is our focus on...
Season 4 - The Highlights
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series ...
Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking differently about the World: Before the West with Prof. Ayse Zarakol In this episode, we ho...
PRESERVING HERITAGE IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Fatimah Al-Muqdadi
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zainab Mahdi talks to Fatimah Al-Muqdadi, Architect, Researcher, and Heritage Professional in Iraq. ...
Heavy Periods
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode with Dr. Bassel Wattar guides us through heavy menstrual bleedin...
Sustainability in Relation to Statistical Science
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Professor Jim Griffin from the Department of Statistical Science at Uni...
THE MANDAEANS IN IRAQ - A Conversation with Dhiaa Kareem Ali
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - ...
Season 4 - Post elections: What are the world's leading cities doing to combat the climate crisis?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. ...
Season 4 - The genetic revolution: implications and applications for improving public health
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does our understanding of genetics shape the health of the public? In this month’s episode, o...
Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2...
Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2...
Season 2: The History and Literature of the Cuneiform World
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Second Episode of Season Two Professor Mark Weeden talks about his current research across th...
Season 2: Comparative Classics: Greece, Rome, and India
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two begins with a discussion with Prof. Phiroze Vasunia who talks about his new inter-institu...
Season 1: (Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman In this episode, we embark on an exciting journ...
Season 1: Lucretius' De Rerum Natura
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marta speaks about the political dimensions and implications, past and present, of ...
Season 1: 'Family' in Broch and Giraudoux's receptions of the Homeric and Virgilian epics
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa explores the reception of Homer and Virgil, and the concept of 'family' in ...
Season 1: Violence in Seneca the Younger
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sofia takes us on a journey through the world of Seneca's tragedies. Transcription...
Season 1: Culture and Politics of the Achaemenid Empire
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this new podcast series featuring the research of UCL's staff and students on fascinating...
Season 4 - AI and the business of climate action
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Earth Day! This episode’s focus is on entrepreneurial climate action: what are businesses –...
Professor Amit Nathwani’s journey to create a one-shot cure for haemophilia A
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To mark World Haemophilia Day, we sit down with Professor Amit Nathwani of the UCL Cancer Institute ...
The Bartlett Review Podcast: Lifting living standards with low emissions
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we examine what 'decent' living standards mean for people in low-income countries –...
Season 4 - Where does individual climate action go from here?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are individuals doing to fight climate change and how important is the role of local activism? ...
Lunch Hour Lecture - Dental implants and Hollywood smiles: Advances and pitfalls
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Date of lecture: Tuesday 19 March 2024 About the lecture: Beauty and aesthetics have always played ...
Universes Multiverses And Simulations
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: A tapestry of cosmic events stretching over the past 13.8 billion years have sha...
Why We Need To Teach Everyone About Reproductive Health
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: Understanding reproductive health is key for everyone, whether we want children ...
I'm also interested in Pathology, where do I start with this?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a two part medical special we focus on the question 'If I am good at Maths and Biolog...
If I want to go into neurosurgery, do I have to start out as an ordinary doctor?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two part medical special we focus on the question 'If I am good at Maths and Biolog...
Settling Disputes Between Governments And Investors
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at disputes between states and international investors. How are they resol...
Death Threats And Online Content Moderation
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ll be examining online death threats and asking how online platforms ought to respond...
Managing Diversity Amongst The EU Member States
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we ask: how should the European Union handle the political, social, and economic diversity...
The Battle For LGBT+ Rights
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marking LGBT+ History Month, this week we’re looking at the battle for LGBT+ rights around the wor...
How Parliaments Question Prime Ministers
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at how parliaments question prime ministers. How does questioning work? An...
The Future of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at the politics of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. What is it? Why is i...
Season 4 - Redefining the Classroom: Nurturing Mental Health Through Nature, Arts, and Understanding
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Doctor Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess for Season 4, Episode 3 of Public Health...
Resilience Research Group: Resilience in grief and bereavement
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this podcast we are visited by Chris Layne (Nova Southeastern University) to discuss the topic '...
Season 4 - Post COP28: Global climate action
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re moving beyond the UK to explore global climate policy in the wake of COP28....
Imagining Turkey from the Balkans: A Conversation with Prof Maria Todorova
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are hosting Professor Maria Todorova from the University of Illinois Urbana-Cham...
We All Need Therapy, Including Mums and Unborn Babies
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Olivia Moir, this very special episode discusses prenatal therapy with Prof Anna David, Di...
The Complex World of Women’s Health: With guest Kris Teow
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate International Women's Day with a special first episode of the new series of Life of PIE! O...
Season 2 Trailer
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with the second series of the Life of PIE podcast. Dr Onya Idoko lets us know what we ca...
Season 4 - Post COP28: Where does national climate action go from here?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing episode 3 of season four! Our hosts Mark and Simon continue this series with a discussio...
S2 E5: Environmental data justice
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are most likely to think about environmental data as sets of facts, but have you thought of it as...
S2 E4: E-scooters and the transport related social exclusion
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
E-scooters provoke a 'Marmite' love or hate response in many of us. Still being piloted across UK ci...
S2 E3: Children’s experiences of social media: Developing Better Digital Literacy
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, UCL’s Professor Jessica Ringrose shares her research on unsolicited sexual images...
S2 E2: Off-world living
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The practical challenges of surviving harsh environments and limited resources in outer space have l...
S2 E1: Introducing Series 2 - what UCL’s social scientists gain from collaborative partnerships
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do we mean when we talk about collaborative social science? Why is collaborative research usefu...
Improving Public Services
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we ask "how can we improve public services?" In particular, what are the structures and ma...
Russian Discourses of Sovereignty
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re looking at how Russian leaders talk about sovereignty. In particular, how do thei...
Climate Change Loss and Damage
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re discussing the politics of climate change and loss and damage policy, ahead of the...
The Role of Historical Research in Political Science
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at the role of historical research in political science. What’s it good ...
Lunch Hour Lecture | Faces of the Future: AI's Journey Beyond the realm of strangeness
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: The extent to which a face appears alive or lifeless has long been a topic in psy...
The impact of England’s calorie labelling policy on individuals with eating disorders
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: In 2022 the government introduced the out-of-home calorie labelling policy in Eng...
The Role of Popular Culture for Queer Teen Identities’ Formation in Netflix’s “Sex Education”
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: In this lecture, we will explore the ways in which popular culture constitutes a ...
Is taking A-Level Geography worth it?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we hear from Abbie Chapman, a research fellow at UCL respond to the question 'Is tak...
The impact of England’s calorie labelling policy on individuals with eating disorders
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: In 2022 the government introduced the out-of-home calorie labelling policy in Eng...
Lunch Hour Lecture for Holocaust Memorial Day | Telling The Story
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture Perhaps the most powerful way to understand the Holocaust and the myriad methods t...
Lunch Hour Lecture | Pedagogy of hope for global social & environmental justice
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the ever-increasing challenge of climate change, educationalists are having to respond in a for...
Lunch Hour Lecture | Can good sleep help our brain as we age?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Lecture: Little attention is paid to sleep hygiene and Dr Garfield will present evidence t...
S1, E3 Anxiety and Psychological Distress with Professor Oliver Robinson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is a natural human response. It’s what we feel when we are worried, tense, or afraid – p...
S1, E2 Autism and Common Misconceptions with Professor Kurinchi Gurusamy
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact with ...
S1, E1 Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Kate Adlington
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health illnesses that occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a ch...
Season 4 - AI for Good: Tech and Ethics in Humanitarian Crises
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Doctor Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess for Season 4, Episode 2 of Public Health...