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

In this series, ‘engineering a better world’, we speak to the Newcastle University engineers who are saving our planet and helping communities across the world.

In this episode, we talk to the team behind Stu Brew, Europe’s first student-run microbrewery based at Newcastle University. We speak with President, Damien Pease; Quality Analyst, Kypros Iakovou and Dr Chris O’Malley, Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering, Head Brewer and academic lead.

The team reflect on the past 10 years of Stu Brew, from how the student society operates to how it has become a business. We talk about its uniqueness and sustainable brewing practices, as well as the opportunities the society offers.

Find out more about Stu Brew https://stubrew.com/ and their upcoming bashes on their social media channels: https://www.instagram.com/stubrewncl/.

If you’re interested in stocking or purchasing Stu Brew email sales@stubrew.com and for research or other enquiries email contact@stubrew.com.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio & Editing by Helen Williams

Production by Stef Moorhead

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

In this series, ‘engineering a better world’, we speak to the Newcastle University engineers who are saving our planet and helping communities across the world.

In this episode, we talk to Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte, Reader in Regenerative Engineering and Professor Kenny Dalgarno, Sir James Woodeson Professor of Manufacturing Engineering.

Find out how their research could lead to more personalised treatment and how they are paving the way for safer implants to improve patient recovery.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Pari Balu

Audio & 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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Women From Newcastle: Challenging gender stereotypes in the workplace with Dr Jenny Olsen

This episode is part of a special series to celebrate International Women’s Day.

In this episode, we talk to Dr Jenny Olsen, a researcher from the School of Engineering at Newcastle University. Jenny is offering a brighter future for amputees with her design and testing of prosthetic arms.

Jenny was recently recognised by the Women’s Engineering Society as one of the top 50 women in engineering.

Find out more about Jenny’s research.

Useful Links:

Buy the book ‘Engineers Making a Difference’ by Shini Somara and watch the video featuring Jenny’s work.

Find out more about Sarah Day, Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.

Find out more about Sara Walker, Professor of Energy at the University of Birmingham.