From Newcastle

Newcastle University · ncl.ac.uk

From Newcastle is a fortnightly interview series, which aims to uncover the latest research developments in ageing and health, data, energy, cities, and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University. In each episode, we sit down with a world-leading researcher to discover the story behind their work, the questions they are asking and what their findings mean for the real world

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Episodes 81

75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE!
2mo ago · 33:32
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.
Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?
3mo ago · 23:02
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Dinara Davlembayeva, Lecturer in Digital Business at Newcastle University Business School
Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges?
4mo ago · 15:21
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Dr Drake Koh, from Newcastle University in Singapore.
Can Britain lead the global AI race?
5mo ago · 31:04
In today's episode, we’re asking ‘Can Britain lead the global AI race?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Charlie Hoult, entrepreneur and Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University.
Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha
6mo ago · 29:20
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Can AI be trusted to tell the truth?’. To help us answer the question, we’re joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Deepayan Bhowmik, Co Director of NUCoRE Data Science and AI andSenior Lecturer in Data Science, and Dr Varun Ojha, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence.
Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand
6mo ago · 27:06
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground?' To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert Ben Farrand, Professor of Law & Emerging Technologies at Newcastle University.
Is AI good for education? With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy
7mo ago · 24:42
In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI good for education?’ To help us answer the question, we’re joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Phil Lord, Dean of Postgraduate Research for the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Professor David Kennedy, Dean of Digital Education. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY: Instagram: @newcastleuni TikTok: @newcastleuni X: @FromNCLPodcast | @UniofNewcastle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni CREDITS: Hosted by Teagan Herbert-Davies Audio by Helen Williams Editing by Flora Guitton Production by Stef Moorhead From Newcas
Is AI bad for the environment? With Professor Rishad Shafik
8mo ago · 16:08
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 Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all. In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI bad for the environment?’. To help us answer that question, we’re joined by our Newcastle University expert Professor Rishad Shafik, Professor of Microelectronic systems, director of the new Microsystems AI
Is AI going to take our jobs? with Dr Emily Yarrow and Dr Matthew Forshaw
9mo ago · 27:43
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 UNIVERSITY: Instagram: @newcastleuni TikTok: @newcastleuni X: @FromNCLPodcast | @UniofNewcastle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni CREDITS: Hosted by Teagan Herbert-Davies Audio & Editing by Helen Williams Production by Stef Moorhead From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle
Is AI crushing our creativity? With Dr Stacy Gillis and Dr Adam Mearns
9mo ago · 35:30
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
Do we need new AI laws? with Dr Tanya Krupiy
10mo ago · 21:04
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
What do we mean by AI? with Dr Stephen McGough
10mo ago · 27:10
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
25 years of Life - Creating Life: Fertility treatment with Dr Meenakshi Choudhary
1y ago · 29:12
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, technologists and educationalists work side-by-side on one site. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners onsite; the pioneering research and patient treatments carried out here have earned international recognition and are helping people live better lives. In this episode, we talk to Dr Meenaks
25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley
1y ago · 19:16
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, technologists and educationalists work side-by-side on one site. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners onsite; the pioneering research and patient treatments carried out here have earned international recognition and are helping people live better lives. In this episode, we talk to Dr Jennife
25 years of Life - Transforming Life: Medical treatments with Professor Sir John Burn
1y ago · 27:15
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. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners onsite; the pioneering research and patient treatments carried out here have earned international recognition and are helping people live better lives. In this episode, we talk to Sir John Burn, Professor of Clinical Genetics at Newcastle University. E
100 days of Trump with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies
1y ago · 52:30
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.
Engineering a better world: The science and sustainability behind Stu Brew
1y ago · 36:20
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.
Engineering a better world: Inventing reversible glue with Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan and Professor Katarina Novakovic
1y ago · 35:37
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.
From Newcastle Trailer 2025
1y ago · 1:14
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.
International Women’s Day: Northern Women changing the world with Simone Roche MBE
1y ago · 34:15
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.
Microbritt: The Newcastle University spin out manufacturing on a microscale with Dr Carl Dale
1y ago · 21:57
Isaac talks to Dr Carl Dale co-founder and CEO of Microbritt, a Newcastle University a spinout company specialising in advanced microfabrication technologies.
Engineering a better world: Regenerative medicine with Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno
1y ago · 31:45
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.
XR Therapeutics: The Newcastle University spin out using technology to revolutionise the world of therapy with Billy Webber
1y ago · 23:43
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.
Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes
1y ago · 22:41
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.
US Election Special: Part 2 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies
1y ago · 27:38
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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75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE!

Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?

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Can Britain lead the global AI race?

Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha

Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand

Is AI good for education? With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy

Is AI bad for the environment? With Professor Rishad Shafik

Is AI going to take our jobs? with Dr Emily Yarrow and Dr Matthew Forshaw

Is AI crushing our creativity? With Dr Stacy Gillis and Dr Adam Mearns

Do we need new AI laws? with Dr Tanya Krupiy

What do we mean by AI? with Dr Stephen McGough

25 years of Life - Creating Life: Fertility treatment with Dr Meenakshi Choudhary

25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley

25 years of Life - Transforming Life: Medical treatments with Professor Sir John Burn

100 days of Trump with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies

Engineering a better world: The science and sustainability behind Stu Brew

Engineering a better world: Inventing reversible glue with Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan and Professor Katarina Novakovic

From Newcastle Trailer 2025

International Women’s Day: Northern Women changing the world with Simone Roche MBE

Microbritt: The Newcastle University spin out manufacturing on a microscale with Dr Carl Dale

Engineering a better world: Regenerative medicine with Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno

XR Therapeutics: The Newcastle University spin out using technology to revolutionise the world of therapy with Billy Webber

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US Election Special: Part 2 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies

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Episodes 81

75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE!

Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?

Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges?

Can Britain lead the global AI race?

Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha

Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand

Is AI good for education? With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy

Is AI bad for the environment? With Professor Rishad Shafik

Is AI going to take our jobs? with Dr Emily Yarrow and Dr Matthew Forshaw

Is AI crushing our creativity? With Dr Stacy Gillis and Dr Adam Mearns

Do we need new AI laws? with Dr Tanya Krupiy

What do we mean by AI? with Dr Stephen McGough

25 years of Life - Creating Life: Fertility treatment with Dr Meenakshi Choudhary

25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley

25 years of Life - Transforming Life: Medical treatments with Professor Sir John Burn

100 days of Trump with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies

Engineering a better world: The science and sustainability behind Stu Brew

Engineering a better world: Inventing reversible glue with Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan and Professor Katarina Novakovic

From Newcastle Trailer 2025

International Women’s Day: Northern Women changing the world with Simone Roche MBE

Microbritt: The Newcastle University spin out manufacturing on a microscale with Dr Carl Dale

Engineering a better world: Regenerative medicine with Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno

XR Therapeutics: The Newcastle University spin out using technology to revolutionise the world of therapy with Billy Webber

Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes

US Election Special: Part 2 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies