# ucl (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ucl. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Bartlett Review Podcast: Planning a London that works for everyone](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/the-bartlett-review-podcast) _2026-07-17 · UCL Minds_ UCL experts explore how better-connected transport and infrastructure systems can make everyday life easier while helping cities become more sustainable, resilient and inclusive.From our daily commutes to climate resilience, the decisions made about transport and infrastructure today will shape how London functions for decades to come. This episode explores how London and other cities can create… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362607228-uclsound-the-bartlett-review-podcast.mp3) ## [Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/global-governance-and-the-rise-of-a-new-world-order-8mxQ4fUi) _2026-05-23 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Jane Kinninmont, Marina Duque) · UCL Political Science Events_ As the global balance of power shifts, this timely discussion explores the structural forces reshaping the international system. What does the future of global governance look like in an era of numerous global conflicts, shifting power relations in the global system, and the paralysis of long-standing international intuitions? What does this mean for trade, security, and international cooperation?… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/d02f8bad-8ccf-41ca-b0ba-44024f40fb3d/group-item/04539806-bf1d-48a1-8cc4-e69f3de104ae/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/contesting-equality-lgbtiq-rights-the-state-and-democratic-decline-a6dWb_xP) _2026-05-22 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Phillip Ayoub, Dan Conway, Anushka Gunawardena, Jamie Hagen, Rahul Rao) · UCL Political Science Events_ LGBTIQ+ rights face growing pressure worldwide. This seminar explores backlash, state power, and activist resistance across North and South. As democratic norms weaken and authoritarianism gains ground worldwide, LGBTIQ+ rights are increasingly under pressure. This event explores key trends in LGBTIQ+ politics across the Global North and South, examining how shifting political landscapes are… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/ece92d17-4dfe-4e3a-a1ba-59680bca0d3c/group-item/41799c43-0af0-4914-b7ad-a6e0fa862974/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Implications Of A Wealth Tax In The UK](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/implications-of-a-wealth-tax-in-the-uk-eXrBiIF1) _2026-05-21 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Lucy Barnes, Andy Summers, Liz Mann, Will Snell) · UCL Political Science Events_ In an era of rising inequality, cost-of-living crises, and weakened public services, a wealth tax could be a potential solution to collect revenue and redistribute resources. However, implementing a wealth tax can have potentially adverse consequences by prompting capital flight, and may also be unsustainable if implemented as a one-off policy. Our panel of experts will examine some of the key… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/897839b6-745a-4add-b3cb-66ac3329bbf6/group-item/04dfd545-65ec-4fba-baa2-5d4aa614470a/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Critical Minerals and Geopolitics](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/critical-minerals-and-geopolitics-UrkUa2w4) _2026-05-20 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Aparna Ravi, Metehan Ciftci, Belinda Schäpe, Chris Vandome) · UCL Political Science Events_ Critical minerals are increasingly central to global supply chains, particularly those underpinning the clean energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national security. But what exactly are critical minerals, and why do they matter so much? And what role does commercial diplomacy play in securing access, as countries navigate trade restrictions, strategic partnerships, and geopolitical… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/09b4b0ab-d794-46b7-9063-fc54fb18cc4f/group-item/ed3c6aae-0125-4c97-b18b-351f069b04a8/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [The Postcolonial Academy: Knowledge, Memory, and Liberation](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/the-postcolonial-academy-knowledge-memory-and-liberation-F_2oRl7h) _2026-05-19 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Simukai Chigudu, Cathy Elliott, Tariq Jazeel) · UCL Political Science Events_ In the colonial period, universities did not stand apart from empire, but actively legitimised colonial power through their production of knowledge, training of administrators, and construction of racial and cultural hierarchies. In the post-colonial era, what role does the modern academy play in shaping these relationships? Our expert panel will explore the role of the modern university and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/905823c1-8760-4309-a9bf-9b8f28e2811a/group-item/24ef6834-5fcc-48ec-ad39-ff0fe747facc/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Which companies oppose climate action?](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/which-companies-oppose-climate) _2026-05-19 · UCL Minds_ This week we ask which companies oppose climate action — and whether ownership structures make a difference. Most people see action on climate change as essential. But powerful lobbies continue to push the other way. Understanding what drives corporate opposition to climate policy therefore matters enormously. New research examines one underexplored factor: company ownership structures. Are… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2323681940-uclsound-which-companies-oppose-climate.mp3) ## [Democracy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/democracy-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-OsDRBIXg) _2026-05-18 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Claudia Chwalisz, Elizabeth Seger, Melanie Smallman, Jeffrey Howard) · UCL Political Science Events_ Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how governments govern and how citizens engage with the state, with far-reaching consequences for democratic processes and institutions. From the growing use of AI in policymaking in the name of efficiency, to the impact of deepfakes on election campaigns, to the use of AI by private companies eager to harvest consumers’ personal data, these… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/150638cf-d647-4e5d-813f-975e12c3b91e/group-item/db13bf0a-1014-4a36-af9b-4dc0a879b75f/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Defossilizing The Global Economy](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/defossilizing-the-global-economy-lWFXb1v8) _2026-05-17 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Elisa Morgera, fergus green, Lisa Vanhala) · UCL Political Science Events_ Limiting catastrophic climate change requires more than incremental emissions reductions. A successful response to mitigate the climate crisis requires a fundamental transformation of the global economy away from fossil fuels. Yet efforts to “defossilize” the global economy raise major economic, political, legal, and ethical questions. In this event, Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on climate… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/a526708f-dbe5-4fa7-afd0-373e21c7ad56/group-item/3741b6b7-4f33-49b9-80de-213f9c32835c/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [The Breaking Point: Navigating The Global Rule Of Law Recession](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/the-breaking-point-navigating-the-global-rule-of-law-recession-BuHrfkeN) _2026-05-16 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Marko Bošnjak, Adam Bodnar, Victoria Kristan, Veronika Fikfak) · UCL Political Science Events_ According to the 2025 World Justice Project Index, the global rule of law recession has not only continued, it has accelerated. From the systematic weakening of judicial independence to the shrinking of civic space, the institutions designed to check power are under siege. This event brings together practitioners who have been at the heart of the rule of law debate during the past decade. The… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/5f3a0079-7a8c-4f1d-b4a0-04d9b0f8e0f1/group-item/27d328b8-c1dc-4649-8994-ab424cc2855d/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BLm1KCS7k35v) _2026-05-16 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Overseas Aid and Humanitarian & Disaster Relief](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/overseas-aid-and-humanitarian-disaster-relief-nkADQ7NS) _2026-05-15 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Moazzam Malik, Sameer Sah, Pablo Soriano Mena) · UCL Political Science Events_ In a rapidly evolving landscape of humanitarian assistance, what is the future for international aid? Humanitarian aid has long served as a vital tool to deliver relief to vulnerable communities and develop geopolitical goodwill globally. However, the future of international aid now faces unprecedented uncertainty. The dismantling of USAID, the United States’ flagship aid delivery agency, has sent… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/54437e5d-b339-48ec-b08a-465d4b314218/group-item/ab2ea0e4-96c4-4e2a-a4a2-12686a4741af/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [The Rise and Fall of ESG - and What Next for Sustainable Finance?](https://ucl-political-science.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rise-and-fall-of-esg-and-what-next-for-sustainable-finance-y_zZ2Gts) _2026-05-14 · tcrneki@ucl.ac.uk (Kenza Bryan, Benjamin Braun, Maeve O’Connor, Fergus Green) · UCL Political Science Events_ In the early 2020s, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy and investment decisions was widely regarded as a progressive step toward responsible capitalism. But it has since been the subject of a virulent backlash, most notably in the United States, as conservative critics have vilified ESG practices as "woke capitalism" and a threat to… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bee30de9-6cc8-40c2-a26e-98067551b0f2/9e318ccc-a2a4-4e37-999d-7e255287a957/episodes/audio/group/addcf4ea-9870-4c8f-80ba-39049fbad9ef/group-item/4c2be9eb-aeea-46cb-b16c-a49a9a4ac611/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=TsGnqqfX) ## [Making Visible Invisible Communities: How youth clubs and local community spaces can support young people’s health and wellbeing](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/making-visible-invisible) _2026-04-10 · UCL Minds_ In this episode, host Jade Hunter delves into Grand Challenges-funded project, Visible CoSpace Study - a youth-led, co-produced study aimed at addressing the health inequalities faced by young people from marginalised communities. Joined by project co-leads Dr Keri Wong and Dr Lusi Morhayim, the discussion uncovers the critical role of youth clubs and community spaces in supporting the mental… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2300163038-uclsound-making-visible-invisible.mp3) ## [Episode 6: Using Pronouns in Higher Education: Comfort Not Obligation](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/episode-6-using-pronouns-in-higher-education-comfort-not-obligation) _2026-01-28 · UCL Minds_ In Episode 6 of EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley speaks with Professor Carolyn McGettigan, former LGBTQ+ Committee Chair at UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences about pronouns what they are why they matter and how they support gender inclusion in everyday work and learning. Carolyn shares their personal journey to using they them pronouns explains why not everyone feels able or ready to share… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255630756-uclsound-episode-6-using-pronouns-in-higher-education-comfort-not-obligation.mp3) ## [Episode 5: We had great plans for EDI, but who was going to lead it?](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/we-had-great-plans-for-edi-but-who-was-going-to-lead-it) _2026-01-28 · UCL Minds_ In this episode of EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor sits down with Professor Anna Cox (Vice Dean for EDI, 2019–2024) to unpack what EDI leadership looks like in practice. Anna shares how she first stepped into leadership through Athena Swan work, why fairness sits at the heart of her approach and what helped Brain Sciences make meaningful progress over five years. Together, they… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255628077-uclsound-we-had-great-plans-for-edi-but-who-was-going-to-lead-it.mp3) ## [Season 3, Episode 1 - The End of Coal, featuring Dr Andrew Seaton](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/andrew-seaton-the-ends-of-coal) _2026-01-09 · UCL Minds_ Despite mine closures and talk of phasing out, global coal usage is at an all-time high, with countries like the UK still importing coal for key industries. Dr Andrew Seaton, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in History, joins Professor Philip Schofield to discuss how coal never truly disappeared but evolved in form and influence. From Britain's re-importation of coal to global surges in consumption,… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2244477761-uclsound-andrew-seaton-the-ends-of-coal.mp3) ## [The Bartlett Review Podcast: Tackling the UK housing crisis](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/the-bartlett-review-tackling-the-uk-housing-crisis) _2025-12-16 · UCL Minds_ The UK faces a deepening housing crisis. As the population grows, pressure on an already stretched housing stock continues to mount. Experts estimate that up to 4.5 million new homes may be needed to close the gap. That’s a shortfall that’s driving economic strain and worsening issues from social inequality to homelessness. In this episode Professor Priti Parikh is joined by Professor Stanimira… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2230747877-uclsound-the-bartlett-review-tackling-the-uk-housing-crisis.mp3) ## [Episode 4 - Living Between Tempos — ADHD, Music, and the International Student Journey with Kaito Mizukoshi](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/episode-4-living-between-tempos-adhd-music-and-the-international-student-journey-with-kaito-mizukoshi) _2025-11-28 · UCL Minds_ In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest episode, hosts Zhitong Li and Phoebe Chen sit down with pianist and UCL Management Science student Kaito Mizukoshi for a conversation that flows between introspection, culture, and the unexpected rhythms of life with ADHD. Kaito opens up about receiving his ADHD diagnosis in London, years after growing up in Japan where the condition is often… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2220555509-uclsound-episode-4-living-between-tempos-adhd-music-and-the-international-student-journey-with-kaito-mizukoshi.mp3) ## [How Can Crypto Protect Forests and Empower Communities](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/how-can-crypto-protect-forests-and-empower-communities) _2025-11-18 · UCL Minds_ Discover how technology and innovative finance are helping communities protect forests and build sustainable economies. In this episode of Life of PIE, host Onye Idoko speaks with Nicolas Prieto, MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship alum and CEO of climate tech startup Voltiva, and Tereza Bízková., co-founder of Refi Medellin. They explore real-world examples of crypto and regenerative… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2214784820-uclsound-how-can-crypto-protect-forests-and-empower-communities.mp3) ## [Production-grade web engineering (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rTDikw2yPUXf) _2025-11-18 · **Sponsored**_ Senior engineers who rebuild or launch scalable web products with enterprise rigor ## [Episode 23- Jenny Lange on the gothic history of neuroscience, a Halloween special](https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/episode-23-jenny-lange-on-the-gothic-history-of-neuroscience-a-halloween-special) _2025-10-29 · UCL Minds_ Date of episode recording: 2025-10-02 Duration: 00:47:48 Language of episode: English Presenter: Steve Fleming, Selina Wray Guests: Caswell Barry, Lucy Unwin Producer: Patrick Robinson [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/1117D6/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2201646795-uclsound-episode-23-jenny-lange-on-the-gothic-history-of-neuroscience-a-halloween-special.mp3)