Les meilleurs podcasts UCL Minds (2024)

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Season 2: Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry 29:32

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Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:29:32Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Melissa Pires Da SilvaGuests: Maddalena ItaliaProducer: Melissa Pires Da SilvaPar UCL

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Season 2: The History and Literature of the Cuneiform World 27:20

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In the Second Episode of Season Two Professor Mark Weeden talks about his current research across the Cuneiform World from hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Turkey to cuneiform tablets found in Iraq. You can see more about Prof. Weeden at the Departmental People page.Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/markweedentr…

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Season 2: Comparative Classics: Greece, Rome, and India 30:14

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Season Two begins with a discussion with Prof. Phiroze Vasunia who talks about his new inter-institution research project ‘Comparative Classics, Greece, Rome, and India’. You can see more about Prof. Vasunia at the Departmental People page and more on the project is situated on the Departmental Research pages. Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk…

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Season 1: (Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman 30:11

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(Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman In this episode, we embark on an exciting journey as Antony bills Achilles alongside Superman.Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/makrinospodcasttranscript.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-11-25T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:30:11Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:M…

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Season 1: Lucretius' De Rerum Natura 20:06

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In this episode, Marta speaks about the political dimensions and implications, past and present, of Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/marta_podcast_transcription_revised.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-07-20T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:20:06Language of episode: 00:20:06Pres…

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Season 1: 'Family' in Broch and Giraudoux's receptions of the Homeric and Virgilian epics 20:43

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In this episode, Melissa explores the reception of Homer and Virgil, and the concept of 'family' in their epics, in 20th-century Germany and France.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/family_in_broch_and_giraudouxs_receptions_of_the_homeric_and_virgilian_epics_transcript.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-06-28T…

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Season 1: Violence in Seneca the Younger 23:42

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In this episode Sofia takes us on a journey through the world of Seneca's tragedies. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/episode_2_ucl_podcast.docxDate of episode recording: 2021-04-28T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:23:42Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Mateen ArghandehpourGuests: Sofia BongiovanniProducer: Sofia Bon…

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Season 1: Culture and Politics of the Achaemenid Empire 20:13

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Welcome to this new podcast series featuring the research of UCL's staff and students on fascinating topics relating to the ancient world.In this episode Mateen speaks about the relationships between Greece and Persia during the Persian Wars, particularly focusing on the role played by religion.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/ancient-world-new-voice…

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Echoes of Gaza in the Global South Part 2: Bosnia, Iran, and Turkey 1:00:00

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In this second episode on Gaza, we talk about how the events in Gaza is echoed in Turkey, Iran, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.Date of episode recording: 2023-12-19T00:00:00ZDuration: 01:00:00Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Mezna QatoGuests: Dr. Alireza Doostdar; Sumeja Tulic; Dr. Halil Ibrahim YenigunProducer: Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan…

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Season 4: Post COP28 – AI and the business of climate action 32:16

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Happy Earth Day! This episode’s focus is on entrepreneurial climate action: what are businesses – particularly the AI sector – doing to combat the climate crisis and help reach net zero?  Helping our hosts Mark and Simon answer these questions are Sims Witherspoon (current UCL student studying for MSC in climate change and Climate and Sustainabilit…

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Professor Amit Nathwani’s journey to create a one-shot cure for haemophilia A 23:58

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To mark World Haemophilia Day, we sit down with Professor Amit Nathwani of the UCL Cancer Institute to explore his journey to commercialising the groundbreaking haemophilia A treatment, Roctavian. Host Nigel Campbell is joined by Prof Nathwani and Dr. Rick Fagan, UCLB Director of Biopharm, to explore how Amit’s work looking after patients with haem…

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The Bartlett Review Podcast: Lifting living standards with low emissions 31:40

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In this podcast, we examine what 'decent' living standards mean for people in low-income countries – including energy access and transport infrastructure – and how these are critically linked with the urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions. Join UCL experts Professor Priti Parikh, Professor Jing Meng and Dr Simon Chin-Yee as they discuss wha…

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Season 4: Post COP28 - Where does individual climate action go from here? 38:57

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What are individuals doing to fight climate change and how important is the role of local activism? This episode will be focusing on individual climate action, with our guests chatting to our hosts about the role of activism in initiating change. Featuring Louise Harris (songwriter and Just Stop Oil activist), Versha Jones, (Climate Reality Project…

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Lunch Hour Lecture - Dental implants and Hollywood smiles: Advances and pitfalls 58:35

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Date of lecture: Tuesday 19 March 2024About the lecture:Beauty and aesthetics have always played a multi-faceted role in human society. During the last decades, smile attractiveness has become a very important factor influencing both personal and professional aspects of everyday life. This has been compounded by the effect of social media and marke…

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Universes Multiverses And Simulations 1:00:02

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About the Lecture:A tapestry of cosmic events stretching over the past 13.8 billion years have shaped our existence in a vast universe. This lecture will explore how the computer simulations to study the cosmos have developed in tandem with more down-to-earth pursuits like weather forecasting. We will see how the resulting computer codes have unloc…

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Why We Need To Teach Everyone About Reproductive Health 58:59

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About the Lecture:Understanding reproductive health is key for everyone, whether we want children or not. Since writing a book called Your Fertile Years, Professor Harper has been researching into all aspects of reproductive health education and heads the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration who aim to deliver reproductive heal…

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I'm also interested in Pathology, where do I start with this? 12:07

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In part two of a two part medical special we focus on the question 'If I am good at Maths and Biology and I want to go into Neurosurgery and Science, do I have to start out as an ordinary doctor? I am also interested in Pathology, where do I start with this?' In this episode we focus on the second question and Dr. Shoba Poduval talks us through a c…

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If I want to go into neurosurgery, do I have to start out as an ordinary doctor? 11:36

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In part one of a two part medical special we focus on the question 'If I am good at Maths and Biology and I want to go into Neurosurgery and Science, do I have to start out as an ordinary doctor? I am also interested in Pathology, where do I start with this?' In this episode we focus on the first question and Dr. Shoba Poduval talks us through appl…

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Settling Disputes Between Governments And Investors 38:13

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This week we’re looking at disputes between states and international investors. How are they resolved? And why should every one of us care about them? Date of episode recording: 2024-02-29T00:00:00ZDuration: 38:13Language of episode: English (UK)Presenter: Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Lauge PoulsenProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham…

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Death Threats And Online Content Moderation 31:27

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This week we’ll be examining online death threats and asking how online platforms ought to respond. Date of episode recording: 2024-02-22T00:00:00ZDuration: 31:27Language of episode: English (UK)Presenter: Dr Emily McTernan Guests: Jeffrey Howard and Sarah FisherProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-BanhamPar UCL

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Managing Diversity Amongst The EU Member States 39:08

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This week we ask: how should the European Union handle the political, social, and economic diversity amongst its member states – and what can it do about democratic backsliding? Date of episode recording: 2024-02-15T00:00:00ZDuration: 39:08Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Emily McTernan Guests: Richard BellamyProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-Ban…

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The Battle For LGBT+ Rights 40:42

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Marking LGBT+ History Month, this week we’re looking at the battle for LGBT+ rights around the world. How great are the challenges facing rights campaigners today? And how could they be addressed? Date of episode recording: 2024-02-08T00:00:00ZDuration: 40:42Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Phillip AyoubProducer: Elea…

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How Parliaments Question Prime Ministers 37:22

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This week we’re looking at how parliaments question prime ministers. How does questioning work? And does it actually do any good? Date of episode recording: 2024-01-25T00:00:00ZDuration: 37:22Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Ruxandra SerbanProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham…

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The Future of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland 40:31

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This week we’re looking at the politics of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. What is it? Why is it not currently working? And what is its future?Date of episode recording: 2024-01-11T00:00:00ZDuration: 40:31Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Conor Kelly and Alan WhysallProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham…

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Season 4 - Redefining the Classroom: Nurturing Mental Health Through Nature, Arts, and Understanding 39:34

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Join hosts Doctor Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess for Season 4, Episode 3 of Public Health Disrupted. "It's not our children who are disordered, it's the environment in which we're expecting them to operate." In this month’s episode, our experts explore the pressing issue of children's mental health in the UK. With one in five young indiv…

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Resilience Research Group: Resilience in grief and bereavement 52:35

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For this podcast we are visited by Chris Layne (Nova Southeastern University) to discuss the topic 'Resilience in grief and bereavement'. The podcast is hosted by Shi-Hui Kau (UCL). This podcast covers: 1. What are the similarities between posttraumatic stress and grief reactions? 2. Does the circumstances or reasons of death affect the way a berea…

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Season 4: Post COP28 - Global climate action 27:12

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In this episode, we’re moving beyond the UK to explore global climate policy in the wake of COP28. Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Pierre Cannet, the Global Head of Public Affairs and Policy at Client Earth, to discuss how the law can be used to create change. More about Client Earth: https://www.clientearth.org/For more information and to acces…

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Imagining Turkey from the Balkans: A Conversation with Prof Maria Todorova 42:25

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In this episode, we are hosting Professor Maria Todorova from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to revisit her illuminating book 'Imagining The Balkans.' Professor Todorova specializes in Eastern Europe, particularly the Balkans in the modern period, focusing on historical demography, nationalism, socialism, and post-communism. Her work h…

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We All Need Therapy, Including Mums and Unborn Babies 36:14

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Hosted by Olivia Moir, this very special episode discusses prenatal therapy with Prof Anna David, Director of the Institute for Women's Health here at UCL. Today we cover the basics of what the field of prenatal therapy is about, discussing the general lack of prenatal therapy in clinic and some of the factors behind why this is. We talk about the …

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Season 2 Kick Off! 5:52

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We are back for season 2 of It All Starts Here! Listen in as your longtime host Olivia Moir introduces you to our new hosts joining us this season, Kathryn Hunwick and Niamh Kenny. Kathryn is a a long-time educator, therapist and yogi, who’s all about helping women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) to understand and support themselves holi…

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The Complex World of Women’s Health: With guest Kris Teow 35:31

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Celebrate International Women's Day with a special first episode of the new series of Life of PIE! Onya, your host, delves into the complex world of women's health alongside Kris Teow, an MSc PIE alum from the 2022-23 cohort. Kris shares findings from her qualitative study on the experiences of Malaysian corporate women, shedding light on the diver…

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Season 2 Trailer 2:27

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We are back with the second series of the Life of PIE podcast. Dr Onya Idoko lets us know what we can expect from this season. Date of episode recording: 2024-03-04T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:02:28Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Onya Idoko; Juan Manuel CastilloProducer: Juan Manuel CastilloPar UCL

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Season 4: Post COP28 - Where does national climate action go from here? 27:14

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Introducing episode 3 of season four! Our hosts Mark and Simon continue this series with a discussion on the fallout from COP28 for the UK, and what needs to be done on a national, governmental and local level.Joining them are our guests Ian Townsend (ONS Divisional Director of Environment), Robbie Macpherson, (APPG lead at Uplift), Annabel Rice (P…

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S2 E5: Environmental data justice 32:32

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We are most likely to think about environmental data as sets of facts, but have you thought of it as having a social life? In this episode, we explore how those who collect and prepare environmental data may not necessarily be the ones to use or benefit from it: Dr Tone Walford and Dr Cecilia Chavana-Bryant draw on their experiences of collecting d…

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S2 E4: E-scooters and the transport related social exclusion 25:28

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E-scooters provoke a 'Marmite' love or hate response in many of us. Still being piloted across UK cities, they straddle an uncertain legislative space, with concerns around safety not far from the headlines. Yet there are other important questions raised by this still-emergent form of transport. In this episode, we speak with Dr Daniel Oviedo about…

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S2 E3: Children’s experiences of social media: Developing Better Digital Literacy 23:31

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In this episode, UCL’s Professor Jessica Ringrose shares her research on unsolicited sexual images on Snapchat, a social media platform which plays a central role in the lives of many teens. We discuss how this work uncovered high rates of non-consensual image sharing and led to the establishment of cyber flashing as a new criminal offence in the U…

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S2 E2: Off-world living 24:45

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The practical challenges of surviving harsh environments and limited resources in outer space have long been a focus of space research. But how might asking questions about living differently in space help us meet the challenges of living differently on earth? In this episode, we explore this with Dr Aaron Parkhurst as he discusses his multidiscipl…

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S2 E1: Introducing Series 2 - what UCL’s social scientists gain from collaborative partnerships 19:47

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What do we mean when we talk about collaborative social science? Why is collaborative research useful? What are the standout themes of the collaborative projects featured in this second season of Together We Create? In this episode, we discuss these questions and more with Professor Carey Jewitt, Chair of UCL's Collaborative Social Science Domain. …

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Improving Public Services 36:08

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This week we ask "how can we improve public services?" In particular, what are the structures and management strategies that best enable effective service delivery?Date of episode recording: 2023-12-14T00:00:00ZDuration: 36:08Language of episode: English (UK)Presenter: Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Marc EsteveProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-BanhamTranscript …

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Russian Discourses of Sovereignty 34:46

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This week, we’re looking at how Russian leaders talk about sovereignty. In particular, how do their ideas about sovereignty help them rationalise war in Ukraine?Date of episode recording: 2023-12-07T00:00:00ZDuration: 34:46Language of episode: English (UK)Presenter: Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Kalina ZhekovaProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-BanhamTranscript …

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Climate Change Loss and Damage 39:39

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This week we’re discussing the politics of climate change and loss and damage policy, ahead of the upcoming COP28 conference.Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00ZDuration: 39:39Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Emily McTernanGuests: Lisa VanhalaProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-BanhamTranscript link: https://ucl-uncovering-politics.simpleca…

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The Role of Historical Research in Political Science 33:56

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This week we’re looking at the role of historical research in political science. What’s it good for, and how’s it best done? Date of episode recording: 2023-11-30T00:00:00ZDuration: 33:56Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Prof Alan RenwickGuests: Sam Erkiletian and Zeynep BulutgilProducer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham…

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Echoes of Gaza in the Global South Part 1: South Asia 1:01:07

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This episode focuses on the recent emergent issues in Gaza, delving into the unfolding events and their broader impact, especially within the Global South.Date of episode recording: 2023-11-24T00:00:00ZDuration: 01:01:07Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Mezna QatoGuests: Dr. Goldie Osuri, Dr. Saadia Toor, Dr. Sanaa AlimiaProducer: Meryem Zi…

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Lunch Hour Lecture | Faces of the Future: AI's Journey Beyond the realm of strangeness 50:48

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About the Lecture:The extent to which a face appears alive or lifeless has long been a topic in psychology, with the idea that more humanlike-looking faces achieve greater familiarity until a point is reached at which subtle imperfections give a sensation of strangeness – the uncanny valley effect. The uncanny valley effect term describes the sense…

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The impact of England’s calorie labelling policy on individuals with eating disorders 1:00:04

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About the Lecture:In 2022 the government introduced the out-of-home calorie labelling policy in England to help people make informed nutritional decisions as part of a broader strategy to reduce rates of obesity. However, little is known about how this policy impacts people’s mental health, especially those with lived experience of eating disorders…

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The Role of Popular Culture for Queer Teen Identities’ Formation in Netflix’s “Sex Education” 59:16

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About the Lecture:In this lecture, we will explore the ways in which popular culture constitutes a privileged site for LGBTIQ+ teenagers’ identity formation, analysing how the queer protagonists of Netflix’s hit TV show “Sex Education” turn to cinema, graphic novels, music and fashion to find inspiration for the development of their non-normative g…

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Is taking A-Level Geography worth it? 8:39

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In this episode we hear from Abbie Chapman, a research fellow at UCL respond to the question 'Is taking A-Level worth it?' Abbie talks us through her experience.Date of episode recording: 2024-02-13T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:08:39Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Roberta LivingstonGuests: Abbie ChapmanProducer: Emma Bryant and Roberta Livingston…

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