University of Portsmouth

In this episode, we speak with the University of Portsmouth alumnus Godfrey Atuahene Jr BA (Hons) Business Studies & HR Management ’11 about his work as Secretariat Task Force lead at the Cabinet Office. Having joined the Cabinet Office during the pandemic, Godfrey was immediately thrown into the midst of the Government response. Now working on the vaccine rollout, the roadmap out of lockdown, as well as projects around mental health, diversity and inclusion, it is Godfrey's desire to help and support people that gets him out of bed in the morning. Discover more about our Alumni at Portsmouth: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni

Professor of Palaeobiology, David Martill, talks about discovering the incredible secret to the success of the flying pterosaur with a neck longer than a giraffe.

In this episode, we speak to the University of Portsmouth alumnus Rosaria Barreto, Personal Trainer and founder of VitalityHub, a health and fitness movement encouraging people who find exercise difficult to move more. With a dream of transforming communities through the benefits of better physical and mental health, Rosaria has been working with the most isolated and lonely members of society - an effort that has proved even more vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover more about our Alumni at Portsmouth: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni

In this episode, we speak to the University of Portsmouth alumnus Nida Malik, Teaching Fellow and founder of Dental Adventures, A UK based charity offering free dental camps in Nepal. Inspired by research she undertook as part of her Master’s Degree, Nida is using her dental skills to empower people in rural areas of developing countries by providing vital healthcare and education, an effort that is inspiring her students at Portsmouth. Discover more about our Alumni at Portsmouth: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni

In this episode, we speak with the University of Portsmouth alumnus Mark Cheeseman about his work as Professional Lead for Medicines Information in the Midlands and East NHS regions, part of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS). With a career spanning more than 20 years, Mark has been witness to major advances within the world of pharmaceuticals. Now, in the time of COVID, his skills have been pushed to navigate unseen challenges. Discover more about our Alumni at Portsmouth: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni

In this episode, we speak with the University of Portsmouth alumnus Lawrence Mottram about his work for international NGO Action Against Hunger, and how a Business and Finance degree led him there. A world away from the structure and perks of the corporate world, Lawrence instead has found himself working on projects and humanitarian emergency response to crises in developing countries across the globe. Channelling his valuable skills and experience into his work, Lawrence is testament to the fact that sometimes the perfect route is the untraditional one. Discover more about our Alumni at Portsmouth: www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni

International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behaviour.

Today is World Water Day, an annual UN observance day that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. In a new podcast, Dr Fay Couceiro, a Biogeochemist in our School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, talks about how we can better protect this vital resource. The theme of this year’s World Water Day, which takes place on 22 March every year, is ‘Valuing Water’ The value of water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment. If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource. Dr Couceiro examines some of the global challenges we face and how we can safeguard this critical resource for the benefit of everyone.

Dr Emma Maynard, Senior Lecturer from the School of Education and Sociology, gives advice and reassurance about going back to school.

Film historian Dr Alexander Sergeant - an expert on the history and theory of fantasy cinema - shares his thoughts on all things fantasy in this 20-minute podcast.