Following the successful first series of Unlocking the SDGs, Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are back with a deep dive into the UN SDGs. Over six episodes, the series considers issues including the role of culture and humanities in the SDGs, how the SDGs can be more inclusive, and what will follow the SDGs. Guests from across UCL’s faculties and beyond; will bring new perspectives and understanding, while UCL students share what the SDGs mean to them.

SDGs: A Blueprint for the Future - Series 2

Date: 26 October 2021
Speaker: Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at UCL Geography Department

About the UCL lunch hour lecture:
Climate change is the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century. Everyone agrees we must keep global warming to under 2˚C, and under 1.5˚C if possible. But how can we do this while dealing with the other great challenges of our age: global poverty, population growth, environmental degradation and global security. COP26 in Glasgow is almost upon us and Prof. Maslin shows us how we can save our Planet from climate change while improving everyone’s lives.

This event is part of UCL’s climate campaign ‘Generation One’.  Together we are the new generation taking responsibility for climate action and turning science into actionable ideas. 
Join our new era of climate action at ucl.ac.uk/generation-one

How To Save Our Planet

This week we are talking COP26: what happened, what it means and where we go from here. Join our hosts Helen Czerski and Mark Maslin in conversation with Prof Kate Jones, Dr Priti Parikh and Ryan Phillip from the St Kitts and Nevis delegation, and they are discussing the COP agreement, what was missed, the big wins and the big misses.  

Helen and our guests cover the main takeaways from COP from deforestation to adaptation, loss and mitigation. We get into who was left out of COP, the impacts on the Small Island Alliance and the problem of western countries causing damage and expecting others to fix it.  

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcast

To get involved and pledge your action visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/generation-one

Date of episode recording: 10/11/21
Duration: 28:48
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Helen Czerski, Matt Winning, Mark Maslin
Guests: Prof Kate Jones, Dr Priti Parikh and Ryan Phillip
Producer: Adam Batstone

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Post COP26: Where are we now?

Does the earth have to be a fashion victim? This week host Mark Maslin chats with Juliet Russell, Head of Sustainability at Stella McCartney and Max Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective about all things fashion.  

 We’re discussing the fashion industry, from greenwashing to fast fashion and how you can shop more consciously. Join Juliet Russell and Max Bittner as they discuss the current problems in the industry and what needs to change.   

For more information on Generation One and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcast

Date of episode recording: 19/11/21
Duration: 29:40
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Helen Czerski, Matt Winning, Mark Maslin
Guests: Max Bittner, Juliet Russell
Producer: Adam Batstone

BCC Generaton One

Does the earth have to be a fashion victim?

Date of lecture: Thursday 12 January 2023

About the Lecture:
UK science has chronic diversity issues and shortages of specialist teachers in schools. Orbyts is a multi-award-winning movement founded at UCL, and now running across the UK, that creates partnerships between scientists and schools that are proven to address these issues. The programme provides school students with relatable science role models while empowering them to conduct original research projects. This structure of regular interventions, inspirational role models and active ownership of research is proving to be transformative; dispelling harmful stereotypes and profoundly shifting perceptions of science and scientists. It is particularly impactful for groups historically excluded from science. For example, our partner schools report 100% increases in girls uptake of A-level physics, following participation in an Orbyts project at GCSE. The programme has enabled more than 220 school students to become authors of scientific papers in the last 5 years. 
This year, Orbyts researchers will partner with schools to support research projects on: medical physics, exoplanets, aurorae, AI and machine learning, plasma, space weather and quantum physics.  Dr William Dunn will showcase a whistle-stop tour through some of last year's Orbyts projects, where possible letting recorded presentations by the schools do the talking.  

A﻿bout the Speaker:
Dr. William Dunn, Ernest Rutherford Fellowship at UCL Astrophysics group

Orbyts: Research-with-Schools Projects that Transform Inclusivity in Science

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Nicola Miller, UCL Professor of Latin American History at UCL Institute of Advanced Studies and Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp, Associate Professor in Heritage Studies at UCL Institute of Archaeology. In the first episode, they'll be considering the question of culture. It’s a topic that isn’t central to the SDGs to date, at least not explicitly, but perhaps should have been. What should be the role of culture, and can we achieve the goals without considering it? 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-06-26
Duration: 00:30:48
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh 
Guests: Professor Nicola Miller, Institute of Advanced Studies and Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp, Institute of Archaeology. 
Producer: Front Ear Podcasts

CULTURE and THE SDGS with Professor Nicola Miller and Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Norha Vera San Juan, Institute for Global Health, and Dr Keri Wong, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. They’ll be considering the question of mental health and wellbeing. Asking whether the SDGs can and should do more to address this issue, and what that might mean in practice.

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-07-05
Duration: 00:33:39
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh 
Guests: Dr Norha Vera San Juan, Institute for Global Health, and Dr Keri Wong, Institute for Education 
Producer: Front Ear Podcast

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE SDGS

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Ida Kubiszewski, Institute for Global Prosperity, and Dr Kate Roll, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Today we’ll be unpacking the competing priorities around the implementation of the SDGs, and the challenges countries face in achieving the Goals, both at home and abroad.

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-09-05
Duration: 00:28:54
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh 
Guests: Dr Ida Kubiszewski, Institute for Global Prosperity, and Dr Kate Roll, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Producer: Front Ear Podcasts

THE ECONOMICS OF THE SDGS

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Dr Simon Chin-Yee, Department of Political Sciences, and Dr Louisa Acciari, Institute for Disaster and Risk Reduction. Today they’ll be unpacking how well the SDGs respond to world issues and whether they need to be more agile to the complex issues of the world and the people within it.

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-10-02
Duration: 00:27:40
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh 
Guests: Dr Simon Chin-Yee, Department of Political Sciences, and Dr Louisa Acciari, Institute for Disaster and Risk Reduction
Producer: Front Ear Podcasts

HOW RESPONSIVE ARE THE SDGS?

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Ruth Morgan, from UCL Security & Crime Science, and Professor Andrea Rigon, from the UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015, to provide a set of global targets for the world to achieve by 2030. As we’re now only seven years away from that milestone of 2030, we’re considering what progress has been made, and what might come next. As this is such an interesting topic and there is a lot for us to discuss, we have decided to tackle it over two episodes. This is part 1.

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-10-26
Duration: 00:39:27
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh
Guests: Professor Ruth Morgan, from UCL Security & Crime Science, and Professor Andrea Rigon, from the UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit.
Producer: Front Ear Podcasts

WHAT COMES NEXT? PART ONE

WHAT COMES NEXT? PART TWO with Professor Sean Fox and Dr Jessica Espey from the University of Bristol. In the final episode of the series, Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh are joined by Professor Sean Fox and Dr Jessica Espey from the University of Bristol. They’re discussing points raised throughout the series. Looking at the goals from a slightly different perspective, they’ll be considering what progress has been made, and what might come next? This is part 2. 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable-development-goals/

Date of episode recording: 2023-11-01
Duration: 00:40:16
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Professor Priti Parikh 
Guests: Professor Sean Fox and Dr Jessica Espey from the University of Bristol 
Producer: Front Ear

WHAT COMES NEXT? PART TWO

UKCTOCS (UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening) is one of the largest screening trials in ovarian cancer. More than 200,000 women from England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part in it, and it ran for almost two decades. Designing and running such a large and lengthy trial came with its own challenges. In this episode, Professor Usha Menon discusses the key challenges that UKCTOCS faced in its design, conduct an analysis, and how the team addressed them.

Further information is available on the UKCTOCS website at https://ukctocs.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/
Listen to the episode about the UKCTOCS trial results at https://bit.ly/48pK94J
For questions or feedback on the series, message us at mrcctu.engage@ucl.ac.uk
For more information and to access the transcript: https://bit.ly/45XRyWT
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Lessons from UKCTOCS, a large-scale trial in ovarian cancer screening

In this special episode, we look back at the year through some of our favourite moments from Series 4. 

Our hosts Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee explored climate action in a multitude of forms: from groundbreaking climate science and AI, to innovative policy solutions and inspiring stories of individual activism. With fantastic guests spanning multiple disciplines and industries.  

Reflect with us on what’s been done, and what there is still to do, with our Series 4 highlights.  

Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast

Date of episode recording: 28th May 2024 
Duration: 27.16 minutes 
Language of episode: English  
Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  
Guests:   
Ian Townsend, ONS 
Pierre Cannet, Client Earth  
Sims Witherspoon, Google Deep Mind 
Buffy Price, Carbon Re 
Louise Harris, Just Stop Oil 
Annabel Rice, Green Alliance 
Versha Jones, The Climate Reality Project 
Kris de Meyer, Department of Earth Sciences, UCL 
Shirley Rodrigues, previous Deputy Mayor, Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority   
Mark Watts, C40 Cities 
Producer: Adam Batstone

Season 4 - The Highlights

This is Generation One, the climate podcast from University College London – turning climate science and ideas into action. 

Hosted by Dr Simon Chin-Yee from the School of Public Policy, and Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science at UCL.

We’re going to be tackling climate action in all its forms, from innovative business and tech solutions, to inspiring stories from the frontlines of collective activism. With fantastic guests and top UCL experts.

Look out for Series 5, coming soon on your favourite podcast platform.  

Learn more about UCL’s Generation One campaign and access the transcripts here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/ucl-generation-one-climate-podcast. Or find us on X using #UCLGenerationOne.

Presenters: Prof. Mark Maslin and Dr. Simon Chin-Yee
Producers: Adam Batstone, Caitlin Mullin, Jane Yelloly

Welcome to Generation One - Trailer

In this first episode of Little ears, big challenges: navigating mild and unilateral deafness in children, we introduce you to the voices of parents, young people and adults who feature in our series. We’ll meet parents who open up about what mild or unilateral deafness means for their children and the impact it has on their day to day lives. You’ll also hear how parents approach explaining mild or unilateral deafness to friends and family. Listen in as we begin the series.

Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/episode-1-what-does-mildunilateral-deafness-mean

Date of episode recording: 2024-12-02T00:00:00Z
Duration: 31:53
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Hannah Cooper; Amanda Hall
Guests: Abby; Clodagh; Kim; Joe; Louise; Waqas; Sophie; Mia; Rachel; Jonathan
Producer: Hannah Cooper

Episode 1 - What does mild/unilateral deafness mean?

As summer kicks-off, UCL Generation One dives into the intersection of sport and sustainability – exploring how sport contributes to climate change, and how the climate crisis is already affecting how and where we play. 

Mark and Simon are joined by Sofie Junge Pedersen, professional footballer and climate campaigner (Inter Milan, Denmark national team) and Dan Hall (Sustainability Engagement Officer at UCL, Communications Manager for Football For Future). Dan and Sofie discuss the role of grassroots initiatives and player-led advocacy in promoting climate consciousness in the beautiful game. 

We also hear from Dr Russell Seymour, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Sport Business from Loughborough University, and the Chair of the British Association for Sustainable Sport. Russ breaks down the impact of climate change on sport, and the necessity for stronger government and organisational regulation to tackle climate change. 

From grassroots campaigns to global initiatives, tune in to hear what clubs, venues, and fans can do to build a more sustainable future for the sports we love. 

Link to Action FC actionfc.org/aramno-campaign

Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/ucl-generation-one-climate-podcast 

Date of episode recording: 12 and 23 May 2025 

Duration: 49:51 
Language of episode: English  
Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee  
Guests: 
Dan Hall (UCL Sustainability, Football For Future) 
Sofie Junge Pederson (Inter Milan, Denmark national team) 
Dr Russell Seymour (Loughborough University, British Association for Sustainable Sport) 
Producers:  
Adam Batstone 
Caitlin Mullin

Season 5, Episode 7 - From sidelines to solutions: Tackling emissions in sport

Join us for the first episode of UCL’s new podcast, ‘Coronavirus: The Whole Story’ with Vivienne Parry. Each week, we’ll be looking at coronavirus through a different lens. This week we’re exploring what happens inside intensive care. With special guests Professor Hugh Montgomery, Director of the UCL Institute for Human Health and Performance and Mervyn Singer, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine. 

For more info and transcripts, visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-minds/podcasts/coronavirus

Date of episode recording: 18/03/2020
Duration: 29:37
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Vivienne Parry
Guests: Hugh Montgomery, Mervyn Singer
Producer: Cerys Bradley

Coronavirus: The Whole Story - What happens to you in intensive care?

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