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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 powerhouse? ‘. We’ll hear from our expert Dr Kitty Porteous, who brings a wealth of expertise from the Arts Council on funding regional cultural growth.

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  • Hosted by Teagan 
  • Audio and Editing by Flora Guitton
  • Production by Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah
  • Support our Work: From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.
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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 Newcastle University, to explore how regional partnerships and local investments are driving a new creative economy in the North East.

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CREDITS:

  • Hosted by Callum
  • Audio and Editing by Helen Williams and Flora Guitton
  • Production by Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah
  • Support our Work: From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.
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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 robots learn to think? During this special live recording of Newcastle University’s From Newcastle podcast, YOU have the chance to take the mic and interview our panel of experts. Bring your biggest questions about space, chemistry, AI and climate change and your wildest ideas…our scientists are ready for ANYTHING!

Thank you to our panellists for being such good sports and answering all of the weird and wonderful questions from our inquisitive young audience:

  • Dr Alistair Ford, Senior Lecturer in Geospatial Data Analytics and School X Climate Fellow
  • Dr David Rosario, Senior Lecturer in Astronomy
  • Lily Howitt, Mechanical Engineering PhD Student
  • Dr George Merces, Experimental Scientific Officer Bioimage
  • Dr Peter Hoare, Outreach Officer

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Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio and Editing by Helen Williams

Production by Stef Moorhead

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Introducing The North East Edge

A new podcast from Newcastle University Business School.

The North East Edge, is a 5-episode podcast series that shines light on the regional innovators and visionaries shaping the North East region. Hosted by Charlie Hoult, a serial North East entrepreneur and Dean’s Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University Business School, and Dr Fiona Whitehurst, Associate Dean Engagement and Place at the Business School. They will be joined by guests Sir John Hall, Henry Kippin, Andy Haldane, Jacqui Leggetter, Tom Lawson, Dame Irene Hays, Nadia Johnson, and Tom Shanks, who share their insights and celebrate the successes of the North East business landscape.

Watch and listen to The North East Edge on Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/show/033wwi46lqOL7FEvmwxKDs

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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 Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Teagan Herbert-Davies
Audio and Editing by Helen Williams
Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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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 University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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. Drake recently completed his PhD and is now a quantitative analyst at ENGIE Lab Singapore.

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Hosted by Ciara Bones
Editing and Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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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 University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Callum Borkowski
Audio and Editing by Flora Guitton
Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Can AI be trusted to tell the truth?

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 hearing from Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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 and Senior Lecturer in Data Science, and Dr Varun Ojha, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Ciara Bones
Audio by Matt Taylor
Editing by Helen Williams
Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground?

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 Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Callum Borkowski
Audio and Editing by Helen Williams
Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.

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Is AI good for education? 

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 hearing from Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all.

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.

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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 Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.