Foundation for Science and Technology

The Foundation for Science and Technology podcast - exploring issues of science, technology and innovation with experts from government, parliament, industry and the research community.

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August 12 · 22 min
Simone Mordue and Beth Chamberlain - The impact of climate change on birds
This week we deep dive into a new report publishe…
July 27 · 24 min
Hannah Russell - Public attitudes to science
This week, we dive into public attitudes to scien…
July 22 · 27 min
Dr Sameh ElBadry - Evidence at the heart of decision making
We explore evidence with Dr Sam ElBadry, Policy P…
July 20 · 32 min
Saul Klein - the UK's innovation ecosystem
This week we are joined by Saul Klein. With 32 ye…
July 3 · 18 min
Professor Tyler Kelly - LGBTQ+ in STEM and meaningful allyship
This week, we talk to Professor Tyler Kelly, Pure…
June 2 · 22 min
Liz Wainwright - What is AI for science?
This week we are exploring AI for science (and wh…
May 27 · 16 min
Sean Smith - Could plant based molecules offer solutions for pesticide use?
This week we explore pesticides- how do we balanc…
May 15 · 31 min
Nick McKeown - How do we build an AI chip design industry in the UK?
In this episode, we chat to Nick McKeown, Profess…
May 8 · 26 min
Jenny Chapman and Annie O'Brien - How does science shape policy?
This week we are exploring how science can shape …
April 24 · 17 min
Joaquin Perez-Grande - How space science helps us to problem solve on Earth
This week we are exploring sustainability in spac…
April 1 · 26 min
Professor David Patterson and Dr Mark James - Interdisciplinary action for our oceans
This week we are discussing the urgent challenges…
March 9 · 28 min
Rory Daniels - The UK robotics industry
This week we are discussing robotics, and the UK …
March 2 · 26 min
Dr Kath MacKay - Life sciences in the UK
This week we are discussing life sciences in the …
February 23 · 21 min
Professor David Nutt - The science behind substance and addiction
This week we are discussing the science behind su…
February 4 · 25 min
Liz Shutt - Harnessing the power of research and evidence to support regional policy
How can we create cross-system collaboration and …
Dec 1, 2025 · 25 min
Mehwaesh Islam - the future of UK Research and Development
This week, we are joined by Mehwaesh Islam, Head …
Nov 24, 2025 · 28 min
Rachel Cutting - Fertility trends and treatment in the UK
This week, we are discussing fertility treatment …
Nov 3, 2025 · 38 min
Professor Sir Peter Knight and Dr Robert Lock - Quantum and what the future holds
The UN has designated 2025 as the International Y…
Sep 29, 2025 · 33 min
Dr Helen Coulshed - Academia and the learning experience
This week we are discussing education-focused aca…
Sep 8, 2025 · 27 min
Louise Shooter - The human aspect of net-zero targets
This week, we are discussing the co-benefits of t…

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