ENGAGE the Salford University Podcast

Supporting children who are leaving custody (‘resettlement’) is a chronic problem across England and Wales as both typical practice and reoffending outcomes have historically been recognised by Inspectors as ‘shocking’. Professor Hazel’s research has raised policy awareness of the issues, directly influenced government policy, driven practice improvements and informed the standards by which resettlement support for children is judged. His research forms the basis for a new cross-departmental national policy approach to resettlement, national standards for all Youth Offending Teams and custodial institutions, the Youth Custody Service’s new theory of change, inspection criteria and the curriculum for youth justice staff training to support resettlement. Moreover, policymakers and practitioners are increasingly recognising the usefulness of these research findings to guiding practice beyond resettlement, including for non-custodial sentences and for adult probation.

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With populations rising and more people living in cities than ever before, there is an urgent need to rethink our urban spaces. We are now witnessing more interest in the connection between nature and the built environment, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

This inaugural lecture by Prof Hardman takes the audience on a journey: from exploring revolutionary forms of green activism, such as guerrilla gardening, to how large-scale urban farming can transform our cityscapes. Through reflecting on his work in North America, Africa and Europe, Mike reveals radical ways we can reshape our urban landscapes and create more sustainable cities for future generations.

You can also view the inaugural lecture over at the University YouTube Channel.

We all know that digital transformation is crucial for everyone, but how do we make it happen efficiently? Well, Prof Antonacopoulos and his team in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment have the answers! Tune in to hear how research at Salford is making a difference.

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Dr Williams is a researcher based in the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and has worked as a producer/engineer for years developing innovative techniques in spatialisation and signal processing to capture and present the jazz ensemble in a genre-defying way. Tune in to find out how the impact of Dr Williams' research is making a difference.

Hosted by Prof Andy Miah

Dr Mark Hughes' research spans chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. Listen in to find out how we get the Internet working and what to do during your PhD when your lab burns down!

This episode launches a mini-series inspired by COP26 and is co-hosted with Prof Andy Miah and Marta Strzelecka, who works within our sustainability team. Today, we speak to Michael Brown, our Director of Strategic Partnerships who has been spearheading many of our COP26 collaborations and who talks passionately about how much Salford does in this area and how we've been working towards sustainability for a number of years.

Produced by The SciComm Space

Today, we speak to Professor Will Swan about sustainability, energy, and where we're taking the world through seeking research led green solutions. Will has been spearheading our Energy House 2.0, a remarkable new facility at the University of Salford, bringing unparalleled capabilities to simulated climate conditions that help us understand how we can achieve better energy solutions for everyone. We also ask Prof Swan what he wants from policy makers, as we move towards COP26.

There are many pathways into research and, in this episode, Research Assistant Robyn McCarthy from the School of Health and Society, speaks passionately about how working with a pioneering multidisciplinary public health research team examining Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders demands sensitivity to participant lives, openness, agility, patience, and a real commitment to public wellness. 

This week, we talk to Prof Joe Sweeney, the new Dean of Science, Engineering and Environment, about how to maintain momentum in research for the long term. One of the gems from this conversation is Joe's insight into the importance of changing direction as a researcher, when everything isn't going to plan. 

Produced by The SciComm Space

Presented by Prof Andy Miah