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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From fungi to furniture: the future of sustainable design with Dr Jane Scott

In this episode, we talk to Dr Jane Scott, Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow (NUAcT) in the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE).

Her current research explores the future of interior design, made with mycelium, a root-like structure of fungus.

Learn about the BioKnit Project, a venture which aims to investigate if fungus-filled textiles could become the new cutting-edge technique for making architectural structures and furniture.

Find out more about Jane’s research and follow her on twitter @responsiveknit. Discover more about the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment and follow them on twitter @Bio_Buildings.

Also mentioned in this episode:

BioKnit: http://bbe.ac.uk/bioknit/

Future Observatory Display, Design Museum London: http://bbe.ac.uk/knitting-the-future-of-architecture-using-fungal-mycelium-an-arch-made-from-fungal-mycelium-grown-within-3d-knitted-fabric-formwork-is-on-display-at-the-design-museum-london/

Magical Mushroom Company: https://magicalmushroom.com/

Farrell Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne: https://www.farrellcentre.org.uk/