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From Newcastle
by Newcastle University
Bringing you the people and stories behind Newcastle University’s research
Episodes
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The sound of the North (Part 1): Creating the conditions to thrive
With Dr Kitty Porteous In this series, we’re exploring Creative Places and how Newcastle University nurtures creativity to empower local voices and enrich lives. In this episode, we’re asking ‘Can the North East dismantle the London-centric music industry to become the UK’s next great creative...
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The new gold rush: Creative economic growth in the North
With Professor Jane Robinson In this series, we’re exploring Creative Places and how Newcastle University nurtures creativity to empower local voices and enrich lives. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Business, Partnerships and Place at…
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75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE!
We’re celebrating 75 episodes of From Newcastle with a special episode recorded in front of a live audience in King’s Hall at Newcastle University’s Discover Festival. Ask a Scientist LIVE! Have you ever wondered why fizzy drinks fizz, what would happen if you fell into a black hole, or how…
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Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?
With Dr Dinara Davlembayeva In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from...
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Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges?
With Dr Drake Koh In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from Newcastle...
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Can Britain lead the global AI race?
With Charlie Hoult In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from Newcastle...
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Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha
With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and...
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Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand
With Professor Ben Farrand In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from…
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Is AI good for education? With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy
With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and...
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Is AI bad for the environment? With Professor Rishad Shafik
With Professor Rishad Shafik In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from...
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Is AI going to take our jobs? with Dr Emily Yarrow and Dr Matthew Forshaw
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI going to take our jobs?’. To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Matthew Forshaw, Reader in Data Science and Dr Emily Yarrow, Senior Lecturer in Management and Organisations. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE...
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Is AI crushing our creativity? With Dr Stacy Gillis and Dr Adam Mearns
Is AI crushing our creativity? To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Stacy Gillis, Associate Dean for Education and Senior Lecturer in Literature, and Dr Adam Mearns, Senior Lecturer in the History of the English Language
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Do we need new AI laws? with Dr Tanya Krupiy
Do we need new AI laws? To help us answer the question we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University expert Dr Tanya Krupiy, Lecturer in Digital Law, Policy & Society
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What do we mean by AI? with Dr Stephen McGough
What do we mean by AI? To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert Dr Stephen McGough, Reader in Machine Learning at Newcastle University
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25 years of Life - Creating Life: Fertility treatment with Dr Meenakshi Choudhary
In this special series of From Newcastle we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The International Centre for Life. With introduction from Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of Life. Opened in the year 2000, Life is a unique science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians,...
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25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley
In this special series of From Newcastle we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The International Centre for Life. With introduction from Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of Life. Opened in the year 2000, Life is a unique science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians,...
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25 years of Life - Transforming Life: Medical treatments with Professor Sir John Burn
In this special series of From Newcastle we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The International Centre for Life. Opened in the year 2000, Life is a unique science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians, technologists and educationalists work side-by-side on one site....
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100 days of Trump with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies
Isaac talks to Skyler and Matt about Trump's 100 days in office, including the impact of his second term, both nationally and globally and what this means for the future of US politics.
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Engineering a better world: The science and sustainability behind Stu Brew
In this episode, Isaac talks to the team behind Stu Brew, Europe’s first student-run microbrewery, about operating a successful business whilst keeping sustainability at its heart.
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Engineering a better world: Inventing reversible glue with Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan and Professor Katarina Novakovic
In this episode, Isaac talks to Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan, and Professor Katarina Novakovic at Newcastle University about their invention of a new reversible glue which is set to revolutionise recycling solutions.
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From Newcastle Trailer 2025
Welcome to the From Newcastle podcast, a fortnightly podcast featuring the latest developments in health, science and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University.
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International Women’s Day: Northern Women changing the world with Simone Roche MBE
In this special episode to mark International Women’s Day, Robyn talks to Simone Roche, founder and CEO of Northern Power Women and host of the We Are Power podcast.
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Microbritt: The Newcastle University spin out manufacturing on a microscale with Dr Carl Dale
Isaac talks to Dr Carl Dale co-founder and CEO of Microbritt, a Newcastle University a spinout company specialising in advanced microfabrication technologies.
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Engineering a better world: Regenerative medicine with Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno
Pari talks to Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno about regnerative medicine and how they are paving the way for safer implants to improve patient recovery.
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XR Therapeutics: The Newcastle University spin out using technology to revolutionise the world of therapy with Billy Webber
In this episode, Robyn talks to Billy Webber about how XR Therapeutics is revolutionising the world of therapy through the use of custom built immersive technology.
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Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes
In this episode Isaac talks to Johnson Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Newcastle University start up, Equiwatt about how his business is using technology to save energy and help the planet.
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US Election Special: Part 2 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies
In part two of this US Election special we talk to Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies about the how the US election is being reported in the media, the influence of social media and their predictions for the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election.
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US Election Special: Part 1 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies
In part one of this US Election special we talk to Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies about the presidential candidates and their policies and what the polls are saying in the run-up to election day.
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Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy
In this episode Robyn talks to successful global entrepreneur Rob Wood about his collaboration with Newcastle University to create the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, a venture which aims to help young people find the confidence, skills and opportunity to build successful futures for...
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Black History Month Special: Championing equality and inclusion in the North East and beyond with Zoë Hingston
In this episode Zoë Hingston, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Newcastle University shares her thoughts on the importance of Black History Month and the ongoing fight for racial equality.
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Polybox: The Newcastle University start up empowering marketing agencies with Rojin Yarahmadi
In this episode Isaac talks to Rojin, co-founder and CEO of Polybox, the Newcastle University start up using cutting-edge technology to empower marketing agencies.
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50th Episode Special: What is your favourite thing about Newcastle?
We're celebrating the 50th episode of the From Newcastle Podcast with a round up of our favourite things about Newcastle!
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Election 2024 Explained: What the general election means for the North East and beyond
In a special episode ahead of the UK General Election, Eden talks to Dr Martin Farr at Newcastle University about what the outcome could mean for the North East and the future of our country.
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Refugee Week: Our home away from home: How N.E.S.T is supporting refugees in the North East with Ross Bennett
The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is ‘Our Home’. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what ‘Our Home’ means to them. In this special episode to mark Refugee Week 2024, we talk to Ross Bennett, a Newcastle University student...
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Fit for the future: How are Wellbeing Services empowering students and staff? With Kirsty Hutchinson
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.
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Women From Newcastle: Striving for an equal future with Leyla Ferrand and Vladislava Klimyak
Eden talks to Newcastle University students Leyla and Vladislava about gender equality, women in literature and empowering and supporting each other.
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Women From Newcastle: Empowering women in business with Anna Jones
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.
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Women From Newcastle: Challenging gender stereotypes in the workplace with Dr Jenny Olsen
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.
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Women From Newcastle: Celebrating our forgotten female trailblazers with Jill Taylor-Roe
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.
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Beyond the diagnosis: The role of exercise in cancer prevention and recovery with Dr Sam Orange
Eden talks to Dr Sam Orange, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Newcastle University about how exercise can lower the risk of developing cancer.
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Smiles on Screen: Improving dental care for people with learning difficulties with Dr Susan Bissett and The Lawnmowers Theatre Company
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.
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From Campus to Community: Inside Newcastle's Young@Heart Clinic with Dr Hamde Nazar
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.
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From fungi to furniture: the future of sustainable design with Dr Jane Scott
Robyn talks to Dr Jane Scott about her research exploring the future of interior design, made with mycelium, a root-like structure of fungus.
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The future of coral reefs with Dr James Guest and Liam Lachs
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.
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What does the future of transport look like? With Professor Phil Blythe
Isaac talks to Professor Phil Blythe CBE, Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at Newcastle University about the future of transport.
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AI-Powered Learning: Using AI as an educational tool with Dr Ahmed Kharrufa and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia
Emily talks to Dr Ahmed Kharrufa and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia at Newcastle University about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and how AI can be used as a tool in education.
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Black History Month: Listen to this story! with Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor
In this special episode to mark Black History Month, Umbereen talks to Karen Sands-O'Connor at Newcastle University about ‘Listen to this story!’, a groundbreaking exhibition about children's books and Black Britain.
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Refugee Week Special: Sanctuary Songs with Dr David Baines and Theresa Easton
James talks to Dr David Baines and Theresa Easton about plans for Refugee Week 2023 and Newcastle as a University of Sanctuary.
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A breakthrough in diagnosing and treating Fatty Liver Disease with Professor Quentin Anstee
Yasmin talks to Quentin Anstee about an exciting project to develop new diagnostic tests for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Are animals and AI entitled to legal personhood? with Dr Josh Jowitt
Yasmin talks to Dr Josh Jowitt, Lecturer in Law at Newcastle University about the legal protection for animals and how the law needs to prepare for questions about the rights of AI and lab grown cells
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