From Newcastle

by Newcastle University

Bringing you the people and stories behind Newcastle University’s research

Episodes

Mental Health Awareness Week: Fit for the future: How are Wellbeing Services empowering students and staff? With Kirsty Hutchinson

33m · Published 13 May 04:00

In this special episode to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Isaac talks to Kirsty Hutchinson about the struggles that students face in higher education and a new innovative Impact measurement Scale, which is changing the way we approach supporting students.

Women From Newcastle: Striving for an equal future with Leyla Ferrand and Vladislava Klimyak

28m · Published 25 Mar 05:00

Eden talks to Newcastle University students Leyla and Vladislava about gender equality, women in literature and empowering and supporting each other.

Women From Newcastle: Empowering women in business with Anna Jones

28m · Published 18 Mar 05:00

Robyn talks to Newcastle University Alumna, Anna Jones about being appointed the first female CEO of The Telegraph Media Group and empowering other women in business.

Women From Newcastle: Challenging gender stereotypes in the workplace with Dr Jenny Olsen

27m · Published 11 Mar 05:00

In this episode Robyn talks to Dr Jenny Olsen about how she is offering a brighter future for amputees with her design and testing of prosthetic arms.

Women From Newcastle: Celebrating our forgotten female trailblazers with Jill Taylor-Roe

26m · Published 04 Mar 05:00

In this episode Isaac talks to Jill Taylor-Roe about two incredible women who have shaped Newcastle's past, Dr Ethel Williams and Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.

Beyond the diagnosis: The role of exercise in cancer prevention and recovery with Dr Sam Orange

28m · Published 04 Feb 11:00

Eden talks to Dr Sam Orange, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Newcastle University about how exercise can lower the risk of developing cancer.

Smiles on Screen: Improving dental care for people with learning difficulties with Dr Susan Bissett and The Lawnmowers Theatre Company

30m · Published 28 Jan 11:00

Robyn talks to Dr Susan Bissett, Lecturer of Dentistry and Claire Hills-Wilson from The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company about how a new educational film will help new dentists treat patients with learning difficulties.  

From Campus to Community: Inside Newcastle's Young@Heart Clinic with Dr Hamde Nazar

36m · Published 21 Jan 11:00

Eden talks to Dr Hamde Nazar about the Young@Heart clinic, a student-run health clinic open to members of the public in Newcastle City Centre.

From fungi to furniture: the future of sustainable design with Dr Jane Scott

20m · Published 03 Dec 11:00

Robyn talks to Dr Jane Scott about her research exploring the future of interior design, made with mycelium, a root-like structure of fungus.

The future of coral reefs with Dr James Guest and Liam Lachs

41m · Published 19 Nov 11:00

Isaac talks to Dr James Guest and Liam Lachs about their research into coral reef reliance and how they are working to protect ocean biodiversity for the future.

From Newcastle has 49 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 23:59:02. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 18th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 07:10.