Research Impact at The University of Manchester Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/research-impact-at-the-university-of-manchester The University of Manchester’s research delivers economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and wellbeing benefits across the globe. We use our research expertise and pioneering spirit to discover, develop and create innovative solutions to the world's biggest problems and transform lives. Find out more through our set of podcasts! © 2025 The University of Manchester 1c791cf3-5e44-598d-860f-6c219c8ad527 no en Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:01:13 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:33:06 -0800 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/ https://img.transistor.fm/4SLvausERtWffKbkMHT5yjM0VUL83neLpBBQm1aRhP4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5NTE4LzE3MDcz/MTExMTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Research Impact at The University of Manchester https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/ episodic The University of Manchester The University of Manchester’s research delivers economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and wellbeing benefits across the globe. We use our research expertise and pioneering spirit to discover, develop and create innovative solutions to the world's biggest problems and transform lives. Find out more through our set of podcasts! The University of Manchester’s research delivers economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and wellbeing benefits across the globe. research, health,inequalities,SDGs, sustainability, biotechnology, Vicky Taylor-Plane harry.newton@manchester.ac.uk No No Let's Talk Climate: A frank discussion on carbon offsetting with professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson 5 5 9 9 Let's Talk Climate: A frank discussion on carbon offsetting with professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson full b6ff490f-3c2f-4c9e-8402-824489e337e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6862c59 Let's Talk Climate: Professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson discuss carbon offsetting and if it's helping or hindering climate action. 

Kevin's research and Twitter:

https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html 

https://twitter.com/KevinClimate  

Mat's research and Twitter:

 https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html 

https://twitter.com/MatPaterson  

]]> Let's Talk Climate: Professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson discuss carbon offsetting and if it's helping or hindering climate action. 

Kevin's research and Twitter:

https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html 

https://twitter.com/KevinClimate  

Mat's research and Twitter:

 https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html 

https://twitter.com/MatPaterson  

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:31:00 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2942 Let's Talk Climate: Professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson discuss carbon offsetting and if it's helping or hindering climate action.  Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html  https://twitter.com/KevinClimate   Mat's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html  https://twitter.com/MatPaterson   Let's Talk Climate: Professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson discuss carbon offsetting and if it's helping or hindering climate action.  Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html  https://twitter.com/ climate,Climate change,Climate science No COP27: A debrief with professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson 5 5 8 8 COP27: A debrief with professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson full 04902aec-7392-43b7-b20f-e21f0dc5d900 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b343636 In November 2022 we hosted a live Twitter Spaces event with Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Mat Paterson, Professor of International Politics to discuss the COP27 conference.

Kevin's research and Twitter:

https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html 

https://twitter.com/KevinClimate  

Mat's research and Twitter:

 https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html 

https://twitter.com/MatPaterson  

]]> In November 2022 we hosted a live Twitter Spaces event with Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Mat Paterson, Professor of International Politics to discuss the COP27 conference.

Kevin's research and Twitter:

https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html 

https://twitter.com/KevinClimate  

Mat's research and Twitter:

 https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html 

https://twitter.com/MatPaterson  

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:21:00 -0800 The Uniersity of Manchester The Uniersity of Manchester 2054 In November 2022 we hosted a live Twitter Spaces event with Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Mat Paterson, Professor of International Politics to discuss the COP27 conference. Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html  https://twitter.com/KevinClimate   Mat's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html  https://twitter.com/MatPaterson   In November 2022 we hosted a live Twitter Spaces event with Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Mat Paterson, Professor of International Politics to discuss the COP27 conference. Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.ma climatechange,Climate change,Climate science,international politics,cop27 No World Cancer Day: The Changing Landscape of Cancer Research 5 5 7 7 World Cancer Day: The Changing Landscape of Cancer Research full b1125a3e-6009-4ed1-86da-6467a864d954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c308dfbd The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of cancer research and patient care. There is an increasing need for investment and training in oncology to combat and overcome some of the delays and challenges exacerbated by coronavirus. Hear first-hand how academics are addressing the challenges caused by the global pandemic in our interactive panel discussion.

Over the course of the podcast, our panel of world-leading oncology specialists share their experiences of the hot topics and biggest challenges in their oncology specialisms.

Find out more about why it has never been a better time to learn about oncology, and what it is about Manchester that makes it a globally recognised institution in cancer research and patient care.

Speakers:

  • Dr Suzanne Johnson Course Director: Transformative Oncology, The University of Manchester
  • Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf PhD, FRCS Consultant Oesophago-Gastric & Bariatric Surgeon, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester
  • Professor Keith Brennan Professor of Developmental Signalling, The University of Manchester
  • Dr Marianne Aznar Senior Lecturer in Adaptive Radiotherapy, The University of Manchester

Further information about the master's in Transformative Oncology at The University of Manchester can be found  here.

]]> The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of cancer research and patient care. There is an increasing need for investment and training in oncology to combat and overcome some of the delays and challenges exacerbated by coronavirus. Hear first-hand how academics are addressing the challenges caused by the global pandemic in our interactive panel discussion.

Over the course of the podcast, our panel of world-leading oncology specialists share their experiences of the hot topics and biggest challenges in their oncology specialisms.

Find out more about why it has never been a better time to learn about oncology, and what it is about Manchester that makes it a globally recognised institution in cancer research and patient care.

Speakers:

  • Dr Suzanne Johnson Course Director: Transformative Oncology, The University of Manchester
  • Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf PhD, FRCS Consultant Oesophago-Gastric & Bariatric Surgeon, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester
  • Professor Keith Brennan Professor of Developmental Signalling, The University of Manchester
  • Dr Marianne Aznar Senior Lecturer in Adaptive Radiotherapy, The University of Manchester

Further information about the master's in Transformative Oncology at The University of Manchester can be found  here.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:47:01 -0800 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 3831 The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of cancer research and patient care. There is an increasing need for investment and training in oncology to combat and overcome some of the delays and challenges exacerbated by coronavirus. Hear first-hand how academics are addressing the challenges caused by the global pandemic in our interactive panel discussion. Over the course of the podcast, our panel of world-leading oncology specialists share their experiences of the hot topics and biggest challenges in their oncology specialisms. Find out more about why it has never been a better time to learn about oncology, and what it is about Manchester that makes it a globally recognised institution in cancer research and patient care. Speakers: Dr Suzanne Johnson Course Director: Transformative Oncology, The University of Manchester Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf PhD, FRCS Consultant Oesophago-Gastric & Bariatric Surgeon, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester Professor Keith Brennan Professor of Developmental Signalling, The University of Manchester Dr Marianne Aznar Senior Lecturer in Adaptive Radiotherapy, The University of Manchester Further information about the master's in Transformative Oncology at The University of Manchester can be found here. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of cancer research and patient care. There is an increasing need for investment and training in oncology to combat and overcome some of the delays and challenges exacerbated by coronavirus. Hear first-hand h Education,oncology,study online,world cancer day No Creating sustainable livelihoods through group farming 5 5 6 6 Creating sustainable livelihoods through group farming full fa0eaaec-dd4d-45a4-a893-ed9ed44d6b93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb938f55 South Asia’s agriculture is in crisis. The majority of its farmers are facing serious production constraints, making them economically non-viable. Research at The University of Manchester has shown that group farming initiatives could provide a sustainable solution to these problems.

]]> South Asia’s agriculture is in crisis. The majority of its farmers are facing serious production constraints, making them economically non-viable. Research at The University of Manchester has shown that group farming initiatives could provide a sustainable solution to these problems.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:29:22 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2417 South Asia’s agriculture is in crisis. The majority of its farmers are facing serious production constraints, making them economically non-viable. Research at The University of Manchester has shown that group farming initiatives could provide a sustainable solution to these problems. South Asia’s agriculture is in crisis. The majority of its farmers are facing serious production constraints, making them economically non-viable. Research at The University of Manchester has shown that group farming initiatives could provide a sustain women,Agriculture,farming,Hunger,Economy,Sustainability,fairtrade,gender,equality,Inequalities,genderequality,supplychains,femaleworkforce No Promoting artists from conflict zones 5 5 5 5 Promoting artists from conflict zones full df1e8b1e-5bfc-4898-9ccc-f27be1ab11d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cacb2c4 Theatre artists in war zones around the world suffer from a sense of disconnection. Research at The University of Manchester is mobilising, empowering and connecting people living in some of the world’s toughest and most troubled environments.

]]> Theatre artists in war zones around the world suffer from a sense of disconnection. Research at The University of Manchester is mobilising, empowering and connecting people living in some of the world’s toughest and most troubled environments.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:18:38 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 1922 Theatre artists in war zones around the world suffer from a sense of disconnection. Research at The University of Manchester is mobilising, empowering and connecting people living in some of the world’s toughest and most troubled environments. Theatre artists in war zones around the world suffer from a sense of disconnection. Research at The University of Manchester is mobilising, empowering and connecting people living in some of the world’s toughest and most troubled environments. arts,Music,performance,Theatre,Artists,grassroots,warzones,asylumseeker,conflictzones,refugeecampsandcommunities,socialtheatre,disasterzones No Gender equality in global value chains 5 5 4 4 Gender equality in global value chains full 608e1882-2e6c-4ef9-9f2b-502bd8eb29cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/641f0968 Globally, the significant role of women in global value chains is under-recognised. Hear Professor Stephanie Barrientos discuss how her work has been helping companies realise and implement gender-equitable strategies to benefit their female workforce.   

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/equality/global-value-chains-sdg-5/

]]> Globally, the significant role of women in global value chains is under-recognised. Hear Professor Stephanie Barrientos discuss how her work has been helping companies realise and implement gender-equitable strategies to benefit their female workforce.   

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/equality/global-value-chains-sdg-5/

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:52:32 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2350 Globally, the significant role of women in global value chains is under-recognised. Hear Professor Stephanie Barrientos discuss how her work has been helping companies realise and implement gender-equitable strategies to benefit their female workforce.    https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/equality/global-value-chains-sdg-5/ Globally, the significant role of women in global value chains is under-recognised. Hear Professor Stephanie Barrientos discuss how her work has been helping companies realise and implement gender-equitable strategies to benefit their female workforce Economy,genderequality,supplychains,femaleworkforce No Setting the standard for cleaner skies 5 5 3 3 Setting the standard for cleaner skies full 7942454e-cbdc-4e61-96aa-1d52322d2974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e81ec2 Poor air quality is an issue for everyone, and aircraft flying daily above our heads contribute to the problem. Hear Dr Paul Williams discuss how he has helped set the standard for today's aviation industry through his research so that our skies are cleaner. 

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/sustainability/cleaner-skies-sdg-12/

]]> Poor air quality is an issue for everyone, and aircraft flying daily above our heads contribute to the problem. Hear Dr Paul Williams discuss how he has helped set the standard for today's aviation industry through his research so that our skies are cleaner. 

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/sustainability/cleaner-skies-sdg-12/

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:46:38 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 1826 Poor air quality is an issue for everyone, and aircraft flying daily above our heads contribute to the problem. Hear Dr Paul Williams discuss how he has helped set the standard for today's aviation industry through his research so that our skies are cleaner.  https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/sustainability/cleaner-skies-sdg-12/ Poor air quality is an issue for everyone, and aircraft flying daily above our heads contribute to the problem. Hear Dr Paul Williams discuss how he has helped set the standard for today's aviation industry through his research so that our skies are c Aviation,engineering,Sustainability,pollution,aircraft,emissions,soot,engines No Preventing cardiovascular disease through smart technologies 5 5 2 2 Preventing cardiovascular disease through smart technologies full a4687c58-848e-47af-8738-db8b5f4d85af https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8dbb743 Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in Indonesia, and is an increasing cause of mortality across the Global South. Hear Dr Gindo Tampubolon discuss how he and his team have been helping to extend life expectancy and improve public health with smart technology. 

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/health/cardiovascular-disease-sdg-10/

]]> Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in Indonesia, and is an increasing cause of mortality across the Global South. Hear Dr Gindo Tampubolon discuss how he and his team have been helping to extend life expectancy and improve public health with smart technology. 

 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/health/cardiovascular-disease-sdg-10/

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:33:04 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 1991 Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in Indonesia, and is an increasing cause of mortality across the Global South. Hear Dr Gindo Tampubolon discuss how he and his team have been helping to extend life expectancy and improve public health with smart technology.  https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/health/cardiovascular-disease-sdg-10/ Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in Indonesia, and is an increasing cause of mortality across the Global South. Hear Dr Gindo Tampubolon discuss how he and his team have been helping to extend life expectancy and improve public medical,science,health,heart,cardiovascular,Inequality,cardiovasculardisease,smarttechnology,healthworkers No The Movement for Intersex Human Rights 5 5 1 1 The Movement for Intersex Human Rights full 3b00a8fc-eb22-4eaa-b3b8-0288a94dc8a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90a8a768 “Ultimately we want to see a day where we will wake up and know that no child is going to be subject to non-consensual medical interventions; that no child is going to have to live with that burden.”

Hear Manchester academic Dr Fae Garland and activist Valentino Vecchietti discuss their work to protect the rights of intersex children.

]]> “Ultimately we want to see a day where we will wake up and know that no child is going to be subject to non-consensual medical interventions; that no child is going to have to live with that burden.”

Hear Manchester academic Dr Fae Garland and activist Valentino Vecchietti discuss their work to protect the rights of intersex children.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:49:39 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 1491 “Ultimately we want to see a day where we will wake up and know that no child is going to be subject to non-consensual medical interventions; that no child is going to have to live with that burden.” Hear Manchester academic Dr Fae Garland and activist Valentino Vecchietti discuss their work to protect the rights of intersex children. “Ultimately we want to see a day where we will wake up and know that no child is going to be subject to non-consensual medical interventions; that no child is going to have to live with that burden.” Hear Manchester academic Dr Fae Garland and activist Va sexuality,sex,identity,gender,humanrights,equality,Inequality,intersex,Inequalities No