Life Solved

The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Marina Davila Ross tells us about her work studying communication in Great Apes.

In this episode of Life Solved, we hear the call of Pongo Tapanuliensis, otherwise known as the Tapanuli Orang-utan, the third and most rare species of orang-utan.

Marina reveals how her recordings of this 800-strong colony in Sumatra helped classify it as a whole new species and raised many more questions for science.

She tells us how she originally gathered data on orang-utan long calls using a Sony Walkman and how she is able to analyse vocalisations to identify different species.

The classification of this distinct third species in 2017 has also been vital for its conservation. The mountainous, rugged habitat of the Tapanuli had been primed for development, but now those plans are on hold in a bid to conserve this population.

POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING

Dr Marina Davila-Ross

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/marina-davila-ross

Long call distribution in wild orang-utans

https://journals.openedition.org/primatologie/219?lang=en

Listen to orang-utan sounds and calls

https://wildambience.com/wildlife-sounds/orangutan/

About the orang-utan Long Call

https://zooatlanta.org/the-amazing-orangutan-long-call/

A new species is classified

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/new-orangutan-species-sumatra-borneo-indonesia-animals

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For the rest of this series of Life Solved, we’re delving into the world of wildlife crime. 

The University of Portsmouth is addressing the illegal trade in animals and plants through cutting-edge research and real-world application. This time Caroline Cox explains how her work led her to providing vital information to support a change in the law here in the UK.

In fact, the UK has recently introduced a world-leading ban on the trade in elephant ivory with strict conditions introduced for what objects can change hand.

Until recently, antique dealers were allowed to trade in ivory products created from animals that had died before 1947. But not only is it tricky to identify the age of ivory, the uncertainty here meant that some were unwittingly breaking the law, whilst others were deliberately taking advantage. The illegal slaughter of elephants for their ivory was still taking place, enabled in part by uncertainty in the rules of trade.

That’s where Caroline, a Senior Lecturer in Law, passionate about antiques, teamed up with the University of Portsmouth’s Nick Pamment to form the Ivory Project.

In this episode she explains how they interviewed antiques dealers to better understand the issues, and ended up creating a body of work of international importance.

POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING

Find out more about Caroline Cox

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/caroline-cox(ca148f70-e472-4a51-9354-60883553866c).html

Read Caroline’s report ‘The Elephant in the Sales Room’

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/26100547/Ivory_Report_Final_Draft23022017_v02.pdf

The Ivory Project

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/the-ivory-project

What is Wildlife Crime?

https://cites.org/eng/prog/iccwc/crime.php

The Ivory Act is passing into law

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-world-leading-ivory-ban-moves-step-closer

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Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth.

This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis.

From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE such as face masks and gloves, to the changing consumer habits that arose from lockdown, we look at how the plastics problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19 conditions.

At the same time we ask where there might be some hopeful green lights on the horizon as the individuals, governments and international collaborations take action.

Dr Steve Fletcher and Dr Keiron Roberts explain how the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative is sharing insights to help make impactful policy. 

And Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilson tells us about her research into how our consumer behaviour and sustainable attitudes changed during the pandemic.

POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING

Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilsonhttps://twitter.com/SianneGW

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/sianne-gordonwilson(0092ccfe-9d1d-4df1-b859-2833e28b3d77).html

Overview of Sianne’s research

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/consumption-practices-during-the-covid19-crisis(8125d94d-0347-4eab-bf49-dcb323ac78bf).html

Dr Steve Fletcherhttps://twitter.com/DrSFletcher

Dr Keiron Robertshttps://twitter.com/keiron_roberts

Revolution Plastics https://twitter.com/UoPPlastics

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plastics

What is a sustainable circular economy?

https://sustainabilityguide.eu/sustainability/circular-economy/

https://theconversation.com/what-a-sustainable-circular-economy-would-look-like-133808

12 ways to life more sustainably

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/live_more_sustainably.html

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This episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth explores what the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have meant for human rights, democracy, trust and policing. We hear how narratives of control have played out in government policies and ask what this means for democracy here in the UK.

Professor Leila Choukroune and Dr Sarah Charman discuss the issues that have come with police enforcement of temporary legislation, and the confusion that can arise from rapidly introduced measures and guidelines. Sarah’s work looks at the impact of the pandemic upon both police and public and she shares some of her latest research insights.

We also explore the worrying surge in hate crime reported throughout the pandemic.

Dr Lisa Sigiura and Dr Jemma Tyson have a conversation about the new legislation and regulation being debated to try and curb online and offline hate

POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READING

Our Researchers:

Professor Leila Choukroune  @LChoukroune

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/leila-choukroune

Dr Sarah Charman @SarahC2612

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/sarah-charman

Police, Socialisation, Identity and Becoming Blue

https://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9783319630694

Dr Lisa Sigiura

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-sugiura(52d16734-471c-40d4-94f3-94a684574741).html

Dr Jemma Tyson

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jemma-tyson(342f721a-612f-414c-b179-b48c15d1588c).html

Disablist Hate Crime in “Victimology”

https://www.springer.com/gb/book/9783030422875

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The pandemic had a huge impact on working lives, lifestyles and employment for many of us here in the UK and further afield. In this episode of Life Solved University of Portsmouth researchers and business experts share their insights into what this means for our relationship with work in the future.

Many in education adapted to online learning during the pandemic. Dan McCabe explains how he collaborated with his department to create an online community where Graphic Design students could socialise, network with industry and enjoy inspiring talks during lockdown. He explains what “The Bruhaus” has added to the learning experience.

Dr Victoria Hooton and Dr Emily Yarrow discuss how the pandemic has contributed to a regression in opportunities for women. They also discuss how society and identity plays into the choices women are facing regarding work versus domestic or caring roles right now. And does the surge in remote working and tech have a darker side? They call for increased funding for mental health and domestic abuse support services.

Anne Stevens, Chair of the Advisory Board to Portsmouth Business School, explores a few of the trends emerging in business and the workplace and asks which are here to stay.

We look at how work culture is changing in terms of our routines, choices and expectations and ask what the opportunities are for businesses and employers who want to attract the best talent going forwards.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Dan McCabe

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/daniel-mccabe

Enhancing the learning experience online

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/study-and-student-life/teaching-innovation-enhances-learning-experience

Dr Victoria Hooton @viki_hooton

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/victoria-hooton(4952cc10-838b-4ba1-9c23-123b23602dcd).html

Dr Emily Yarrow @EmilyYarrow1

http://emilyyarrow.co.uk

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emily-yarrow(0efc5d86-bdd0-44fb-85b4-464ebba3170f).html

Anne Stevens

https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/business/business-services/entrepreneurs-in-residence/anne-stevens

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In this episode of Life Solved, University of Portsmouth researchers explore the impact of the pandemic on our shopping habits and consumer attitudes. 

We ask if Covid has changed the way we shop forever, and where the opportunities and trends lie for businesses.

Portsmouth local Tati Kapaya heads for her local shopping district to find out how local businesses have responded to a year of lockdowns and restrictions.

And Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan and Dr Lisa Jack share their observations on the high street’s evolution from traditional retail to diverse mixed-use spaces for services. Championing the creativity of retailers during the pandemic, we hear about increasing consumer trends towards upcycling, repair and hire models. Lisa also explains the hidden costs of transitioning to online businesses from bricks and mortar and how return culture is impacting business.

Dr Jason Sit shares his thoughts on the evolving emotional interests of consumers as a result of the pandemic period. He also tells us about research findings into how social distancing impacted our ability to shop with focus during the pandemic! 

How has Covid inspired entrepreneurism and innovation in global supply-chains? Dr Matthew Anderson and Professor David Pickernell discuss acceleration in sustainable models for fashion, resilience for small businesses and the circular economy whilst offering some hopeful insights into how our trade might be getting fairer and more ethical on a global scale.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Meet our Researchers – 

Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan @deborahsuggryan

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/deborah-sugg-ryan

Dr Lisa Jack

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/lisa-jack(18f87e2e-295b-4e22-ac5b-b0a6740f769f).html

Dr Jason Sit @DrJasonSit

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/jason-sit(b50e6e69-5b9d-4023-b6ce-a9a7fcca1a81).html

Dr Matthew Anderson @Anderson_Ethics

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/matthew-anderson

Professor David Pickernell

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/david-pickernell

Reporter Tati Kapaya on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIh_mB3-6Og

How important is brand “heritage” today?

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In this special new series of Life Solved we explore the trends, changes and innovations that are taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Across 5 episodes, find out how life is changing for all of us, and University of Portsmouth researchers share their findings, ideas and observations on what a post-Covid future might look like. 

In our first episode we explore how the education and future opportunities of young people have been impacted by the pandemic, and discuss what we can learn to better support them in the future.

We hear from secondary school students Blake, Tom and Snick, on how their GCSEs and international GCSE studies were affected. They share their thoughts on studying and socialising during a pandemic as well as their hopes for the future.

University of Portsmouth student Serena tells us about her experience of starting uni during lockdown, and how she balanced her sporting career with remote study, and building new friendships away from home.

And University of Portsmouth academics share their expert insight into the conditions

Dr Emma Maynard, a Child Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, is joined by Dr Simon Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in Youth Studies, to celebrate the resilience of the young during challenging conditions, and to discuss how families and mental health interact with education.

Also looking to the future, Head of the School of Education and Sociology Dr Catherine Carroll-Meehan looks at wellbeing in an education context, in addition to alternative approaches in supporting individual development.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Our Researchers -

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/catherine-carroll-meehan

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/emma-maynard(b0b3fc20-0d36-4e67-a048-58004736eaa5).html

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/simon-edwards

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/teaching-the-unteachable-with-dr-simon-edwards(b85b27b5-bee5-43d5-aef6-c17667bc12b0).html

When will children get their GCSE results in Summer 2021? - 

https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/25/what-you-need-to-know-about-grades-in-2021/

External articles on Teacher Assessed Grades -

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56580864

https://www.tes.com/news/teacher-assessed-grades-gcse-a-level-exams-2022-listen-teachers-ofqual-no-more-tags

Dr Emma Maynard’s work on supporting young people through isolation...

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Dr James Darling says that understanding the deep history of planets and satellites in our solar system could help unveil secrets in the history of planet Earth.

He takes John Worsey through his research in planetary geology in this episode of Life Solved.

James explains how scientists are combining data sources and sharing information to put a rocket under space innovation. He also tells how technical advancement and open-source data is fuelling an international surge in tech development.

From challenging long-held beliefs, to developing theories about the possibilities of life on Mars, the University of Portsmouth team have exciting insight into a new era of space exploration, and it’s training its gaze right back here on earth!

Points of Interest:

Dr James Darling, Reader in Earth and Planetary Materials.

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/james-darling

Understanding the past geology of the moon’s crust:

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/evidence-of-extensive-lunar-crust-formation-in-impact-melt-sheets-4330-myr-ago(35cbdb3b-159a-4c93-9fbe-25f639e55025).html

Secrets of moon rock:

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/preservation-of-primordial-signatures-of-water-in-highlyshocked-ancient-lunar-rocks(6fce0431-9912-4e5f-bc78-9fcb3da90ff7).html

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program:

https://mars.nasa.gov/science/goals/

European Space Agency – What other planets can tell us about earth:

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/How_Venus_and_Mars_can_teach_us_about_Earth

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In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Professor Malcolm Whitworth explains engineering geomorphology!

He tells John Worsey how the team study landscapes to predict, prevent and prepare for natural hazards. Malcolm tells explains how satellite imagery allows him to study one of the world’s most important trade routes: the M-41 or Pamir Highway, which stretches across the mountainous terrain of the former silk road. A road in such conditions could be subject to erosion, landslides, earthquakes and avalanches so smart engineering and analysis is essential to keep its users safe and moving. He’s using contemporary imaging techniques and engineering knowhow to advise construction firms, planners, developers and citizens on the safest way to keep highways open and communities connected.

Points of Interest:

Malcolm Whitworth, Reader in of Engineering, Geomorphology and Natural Hazards: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/malcolm-whitworth(0756cd77-da91-4b64-90aa-a944e656cdac).html

Disaster risk reduction along the Pamir Highway https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/disaster-risk-reduction-from-landslides-along-the-m41-road-in-the-pamir-mountain-range-eastern-tajikistan(3b1feb2d-7e20-4ca6-8b10-d0521066b336).html

Ensuring the Pamir Highway is resilient to climate and disaster risk:

https://www.gfdrr.org/en/feature-story/rocky-future-ensuring-central-asias-mountains-are-climate-and-disaster-resilient

What is Engineering Geomorphology in the UK?

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276167803_A_note_on_the_origins_of_engineering_geomorphology_in_the_UK

The European Space Agency, observing the earth:

http://www.esa.int

http://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/ESA_for_Earth

“Everything you need to know about the Pamir Highway” for drivers and travellers:

https://againstthecompass.com/en/pamir-highway/

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Ever wondered how citizen technology might be harnessed to help save lives? With so many amateur drone users on the ground, one University of Portsmouth Professor explains how this kind of data gathering can help emergency response teams in a disaster.

In addition to combining satellite imaging with drone data, Professor Richard Teeuw says that open-source software can be a great way to support sustainable development and support research in areas vulnerable to major natural events like earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and storms.

He explains how vital information was gathered in the wake of Cyclone Harold and Hurricane Maria can help protect vulnerable people and infrastructure. He’s also passionate about keeping the costs low for developing nations to gather data and prevent future disaster.

What’s more, find out how he even helped tackle the harmful environmental and social effects of illegal gold mining in Columbia using remote sensing technology.

Points of Interest:

Professor Richard Teeuw at the University of Portsmouth

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/richard-teeuw(fbe97ed2-5b77-4771-8552-d9bf8cfdfb5f).html

Using free data to reduce the risk of disaster in developing nations:

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/uses-of-free-geoinformatics-for-disaster-risk-reduction-in-small-island-developing-states--a-case-study-from-honiara-solomon-islands(96efbef6-4982-4a54-8444-8a5010f5a6fe).html

Hurricane Maria

https://edition.cnn.com/specials/weather/hurricane-maria

Using low-cost UAVs and drones to survey hurricane damage

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/lowcost-uav-surveys-of-hurricane-damage-in-dominica-automated-processing-with-coregistration-of-prehurricane-imagery-for-change-analysis(91353be6-759a-4e73-aa73-d0284aa47fe9).html

https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/news-stream/post/17476/hurricane-damage-survey-likely-to-help-worldwide

Tackling illegal gold mining with remote sensing:

https://phys.org/news/2018-09-aim-colombia-illegal-gold.html

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