Life Solved

It’s a basic human need. But for some, clean water is not a given.

Sometimes it seems we've no shortage of rain here in the UK and it's easy to take for granted, but Dr. Julia Brown has been looking at why in some countries access to water can make all the difference to socioeconomic mobility. She explains how the rich can monopolise this vital resource where it is scarce. Her research has been looking at ways to work within different cultures to give water access to whole populations. Julia says she's trying to make the maintenance of water supply facilities a priority.

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Points of Interest: 

Dr Julia Brown- Geographer at the School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/julia-brown(02f4aa28-a99a-449b-8da0-77606026e5ef).html 

The Water Trust - https://www.watertrust.org/ 

Portsmouth Water - https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/ 

Southern Water - https://www.southernwater.co.uk/ 

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A former military Chaplain, Professor Peter Lee talked to drone operators and their families and found out that in spite of popular belief, operating drones in warfare does not detach operators from the act of killing, or the mental health consequences.

In this episode he explains his perspective that technology cannot remove the innately human nature of war and conflict.

Advisory: Please note this episode contains material that some listeners may find disturbing.

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Some deep blue thinking here! Have you heard of the Sustainable Blue Economy? How can we unite international goals for sustainability, conservation, energy access, tourism and food supply under one umbrella? Professor Steve Fletcher explains how international cooperation on our mysterious oceans could help save environments, solve human challenges and level the playing field in global economics.

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Points of Interest: 

Professor Steve Fletcher-  

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/steve-fletcher(a3779446-4e55-4b4c-b5b4-8e3f1d6fd147).html  

Marine Social Planning Overview - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/marine-spatial-planning 

Marine Social Sciences Network- https://www.marsocsci.net/ 

Solve Magazine- Steve Fletcher is featured on Page 6-8 of First Issue https://view.joomag.com/solve-magazine-issue-01-2020/0114851001589434668?short 

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Dr John Young says too many people are suffering silently and it's time for change. At least 1 in 5 adults suffers from diseases of the urinary tract today. Many people live limited lives due to such conditions and in many cases catching these early could make a huge difference. John explains how technology is making it easier for people to access treatment and how this can be less invasive and uncomfortable for sufferers who might be otherwise put off.

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Points of Interest: 

Dr John S Young- Acting Director, Institute of Biological & Biomedical Sciences 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/john-young(20808b10-3a4d-4601-83ea-27d4cf4bc56b).html 

Urodynamics -https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urodynamics 

Professor Anastasia Callaghan - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/anastasia-callaghan 

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From the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to protest in response to the death of George Floyd, Dr James Dennis explores how social media is a gateway and amplifier to learning, engagement and civil participation in politics.

Find out how political behaviour is changing in the digital age and how social media can be used as a force for change and mass participation in the issues of the day.

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Points of Interest:

Dr James Dennis- Senior Lecturer, Political Communication and Journalism- https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/james-dennis(20b49cef-e460-4040-b906-88c3d383156b).html

Articles relating to the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Scandal - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c81zyn0888lt/facebook-cambridge-analytica-scandal

Momentum - https://peoplesmomentum.com/about/

Kony 2012 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2012/03/11/kony-2012-successes-and-failings-in-the-stop-kony-campaign/

38 Degrees - https://home.38degrees.org.uk/

News on George Floyd - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52861726

Blackout Tuesday - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/03/blackout-tuesday-black-squares-instagram/

Bring back our girls - https://bringbackourgirls.ng/

Digital Campaigning by Black Lives Matter -

Deen Freelon -http://dfreelon.org/

Charlton Mcilwain - https://charltonmcilwain.com/

Meredith Clark - http://meredithdclark.com

Dominic Cummings Lockdown News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52784290

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In this special launch episode of Life Solved, the new podcast series from the University of Portsmouth, we hear from researchers across the disciplines. We'll be discussing the issues that have arisen as a result of Coronavirus pandemic; from a rise in domestic violence to struggles with anxiety and parenting under new conditions as well as the rapid medical advances to understand and fight the spread of disease. Our researchers will be taking time out to share their findings and discuss potential solutions for the new world we find ourselves in.

John Worsey talks to:

Dr Tamsin Bradley, Professor of International Development Studies about the rise in violence against women during the crisis.

Dr. Erika Hughes, Academic Lead in Performance at the School of Art, Design and Performance and Dr. Alice Good, Senior Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction about connecting with each other during Covid.

Dr. Sam Robson, Senior Research Fellow and lead Bioinformatician at the Centre for Enzyme Innovation about tracking virus genomes to predict the future spread of the virus.

Dr John Leach, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science and Dr Emma Maynard, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Sociology about managing ourselves and others during change and disruption.

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Dr Tamsin Bradley- https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/tamsin-bradley

‘What can a person do if they’re finding themselves in a situation of violence’

Please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 if you need a refuge space.

For a full list of UK domestic abuse helplines, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JOQhbft6gIVwu7tCh15CAVMEAAYASAAEgKyevD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse

If you are in immediate danger please call the Police on 999

Dr Erika Hughes - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/erika-hughes

Dr Alice Good - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/alice-good

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LIFE SOLVED lifts the lid on the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives.

Our first episode is out on Tuesday 28th July. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app now, to make sure you get an new episode every week.

Real research. Real world change.

Every week we’ll bring you a fresh episode featuring cutting-edge research. Find out how this is set to revolutionise the way our world works. We’ll explain how technology and community go hand in hand with the natural world, and how industry and sustainable environments can connect for the benefit of society.

From your subconscious political behaviour on social media to how we can use tech to get swift diagnosis and treatment for common medical problems, the big ideas are here.

Amazing work taking place at the University of Portsmouth is breaking new ground: In series one of Life Solved we dive into the mental impact of drone warfare on military operators. We’ll explore how Britain’s hot summers could mean forest fires are a big feature of our future. We’ll investigate the huge health implications of little-understood cells in our neurological systems and pick apart the out-dated law that could mean your will is far from watertight.

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