Life Solved: Recent Episodes
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 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.
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.
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You can find out more about research taking place at the University of Portsmouth at port.ac.uk/SOLVE.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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, 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, 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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!
‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Life Solved is back for its 11th series – and as it’s International Dark Skies Week in this first episode, Robyn Montague speaks with Dr Jen Gupta, Dr Lucy King & Dr Chris Patterson 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
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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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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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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.
Professor 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
Professor 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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A review of the COP26 comittments and what this means for climate change goals
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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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As the global climate change conference COP26 unfolds in Glasgow, Dr Amitava Roy explains how the energy we use in homes, workplaces and businesses is set to change.
Our special ‘COP in Focus’ episodes of Life Solved are uncovering the road to net zero. This time it’s all about energy.
Heating and power are some of the most carbon-intense areas of our lives, so what options are on the table to remove harmful greenhouse gas-emitting fuels from our society – and the atmosphere?
Amit takes us through the renewable energy options available and explains some of the technology behind decarbonising our energy systems, not just in the UK but globally.
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 AMITAVA ROY
https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/amitava-roy
https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/amitava-roy
Dr Roy is CEO of Engas Global, working towards Portsmouth’s upcoming hydrogen hub.
https://youtu.be/O6oKWBRFFRs
Watch Amit talk about about the electrical and renewable energy engineering degree at Portsmouth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_RXxspv56Y
The UN Climate Change Conference 2021
https://ukcop26.org
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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/
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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/
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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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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
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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
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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
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Dr Alessia Tranchese - https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/alessia-tranchese(3e349e11-c452-483f-b46a-8671595419ed).html
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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
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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.
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Professor Andy Thorpe – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/andy-thorpe
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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.
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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
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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.
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Professor Gary Fones: Professor of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry
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Chemcatcher – the passive water quality sampler
https://chemcatcher.ie
https://www.waterindustryjournal.co.uk/chemcatcher
Monitoring aquatic pollution
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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.
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Professor John Williams: Professor of Environmental Technology and research lead for the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
"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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"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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Professor Jerome Swinny – Professor of Neuropharmacology
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Early life psychosocial stress and the body - https://sciencebeta.com/early-stress-gaba-a/
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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.
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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/
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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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"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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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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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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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
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Professor Steve Fletcher: Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy and Director of the Sustainability and the Environment research theme
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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