EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 31 MIN
Building diverse communities with Denis Newman-Griffis
from UK Young Academy podcast · host UK Young Academy
On the third episode of the UK Young Academy podcast, Denis Newman-Griffis shares their journey from computer science to leading AI and health initiatives at the University of Sheffield. They discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, challenges faced in academia, and their motivations for joining the UK Young Academy. Denis highlights their contributions to the Young Academy, the impact of this work on their professional life, and their aspirations for the future of the organisation. They emphasise the need for continuous improvement and the importance of building a supportive community. Learn more about Denis and connect: LinkedIn Website Google Scholar UK Young Academy website profile Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Denis 02:55 Denis' journey in AI and health 05:59 Interdisciplinary challenges in research 08:42 Motivation for joining the UK Young Academy 11:26 Contributions to the UK Young Academy 14:40 Overcoming challenges in a Young Organisation 17:52 Impact of UK Young Academy on Denis' work 20:32 Future aspirations for the UK Young Academy 23:32 Engaging with the community 26:20 Final thoughts and advice
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