Life Solved

In this special episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Glenn Harris speaks to academics for their insight on current world events.

Dr Tom Smith, Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College and Principal Lecturer in International Relations at Portsmouth joins Dr Paul Flenley, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at the University, to explain some of the histories and politics that have led up to the war in Ukraine.

Then Glenn asks questions about the roles and possible future pathways for NATO and other nations in light of military and nuclear capabilities and globalised economic relationships.

Sharing opinions and ideas are Dr Patricia Shamai, a Principal Lecturer in International Relations, Peter Lee, Professor of Applied Ethics and Dr Frank Ledwidge, a Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy.

You can find out more about at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

DR PAUL FLENLEY @PaulFlenley

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

DR TOM SMITH @Tomtheacademic

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-smith

DR PATRICIA SHAMAI @pshamai

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

PROFESSOR PETER LEE @ReaperBook

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

DR FRANK LEDWIDGE

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

https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-russias-strategic-aims-and-how-effectively-are-they-achieving-them-178243?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton

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In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, meet Dr Leanne Proops (and her cast of animal helpers)

Leanne’s a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Psychology here at Portsmouth, and she’s been looking into the relationships that exist between humans and animals.

From dogs to cats to horses, hear how Leanne’s been gathering ideas and insights into how much they really understand about our human experiences and emotions. From the happy hormones dogs experience after a lovely cuddle with their owner, to how much horses can register and remember our feelings, these animals really do seem to know what’s going on in our heads!

Leanne also takes us through research into the role ‘robot’ dogs can play in therapy.

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

LEANNE PROOPS @leanneproops

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

THERAPY AND BIOMIMETIC ROBOT DOGS

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/childrens-evaluations-of-a-therapy-dog-and-biomimetic-robot-influ

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/robots-could-replace-real-therapy-dogs

https://www.miro-e.com

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Life Solved S7 E04

Football: Clearing Up Corruption in Football

In the second of our football specials, University of Portsmouth researchers share surprising insights into the balance books of the beautiful game.

Christina Philippou and Dr Adam Cox tell Life Solved how mismanagement and corruption can often mean funds end up in the wrong places, creating conflicts of interest and instability in clubs at all levels.

They also discuss the route to making the sport fairer financially, with better regulation and processes – something Christina’s background in accounting and fraud investigations gives her a unique insight upon.

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

CHRISTINA PHILIPPOU

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/christina-philippou(537166f6-3c71-4923-adc7-4ddcc3de8c36).html

DR ADAM COX

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adam-cox

HOW RESILIENT ARE ENGLISH FOOTBALL CLUBS IN THE FACE OF RECESSION?

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/measuring-the-resilience-of-english-premier-league-clubs-to-econo

HOW DOES LIVE FOOTBALL ON TV SUPPORT PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060958/More-Premier-League-football-TV.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

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In the first of this two-part special on the state of football, researchers from the University of Portsmouth explore how football in the UK is moving towards becoming a fairer game, and look at the challenges still faced.

Dr Tom Webb shares insights into his research around match officials: how this group has been marginalised and is subject to abuse at every level. He compares this to work he’s done internationally and asks what can be done to ensure people’s rights to a safe working experience are respected.

Dr Beth Clarkson works to promote equality and diversity in sports. She’s a Policy Advisor for Fair Game UK and discusses how policy and governance can be used to drive sustainability and fairness in the sport. She thinks that research can be fundamental in bringing marginalised voices to the fore in decision-making at every level of the game.

DR TOM WEBB @DRTOMWEBB

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-webb

DR BETH CLARKSON @DRBCLARKSON

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

FAIR GAME UK

https://www.fairgameuk.org

ABUSE, REFEREES AND MATCH OFFICIALS

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/uk-sporting-bodies-join-forces-to-tackle-abuse-towards-officials

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/european-super-league-failure-was-a-lucky-swerve-for-womens-footb

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELITE WOMEN’S SPORT

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/the-gendered-effects-of-covid-19-on-elite-womens-sport

ARE WOMEN WINNING THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORT?

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/women-in-sport-are-winning-the-fight-for-equal-pay-slowly

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Have you heard about the reported benefits of swimming in cold water and cold water immersion? Wondering if there’s anything in it?

On this episode of Life Solved, Dr Heather Massey explains what happens to the body’s physiology in cold water and shares her tips for how you can dip your toe in the hobby and still stay safe.

From mental health benefits, new friendships and increased wellbeing to easing physical symptoms of menopause, and even reducing episodes of migraine sufferers: there’s certainly a lot to be explored in terms of how cold water impacts the body and whether it’s the cure-all passionate converts claim.

Heather’s an outdoor swimming fan herself, but says there’s definitely ways to make the most of your experience, if it’s something you’re thinking of trying.

Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. You can find out more about this work and other research on the website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

DR HEATHER MASSEY @H_Massey1979

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

IS COLD WATER SWIMMING SAFE?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia

ACCLIMATISING TO COLD WATER SWIMMING

https://theconversation.com/cold-water-swimming-what-you-can-do-to-acclimatise-to-the-temperature-175449

DOCUMENTARY ON COLD WATER SWIMMING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGB-ZlkvO0

MYTH-BUSTING WEBINAR WITH PROFESSOR MIKE TIPTON AND DR HEATHER MASSEY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axP_prHezY

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Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth.

In this episode find out how palaeontology allows us to tell the biggest story out there: that of life on earth!

Dr Dave Martill and Dr Nizar Ibrahim share stories of their incredible finds, from the Saharan desert to Morocco to… the Isle of Wight, where PhD Student Jeremy Lockwood has identified a whole new species of dinosaur!

What does it feel like to log a new species to science? What can our understanding of evolution tell us about our planet today, and how is technology accelerating our discoveries in the future?

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

DAVE MARTILL

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

NIZAR IBRAHIM @NIZARIBRAHIMPHD

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

JEREMY LOCKWOOD’S DISCOVERY: BRIGHSTONEUS SIMMONDSIS

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/11/big-nosed-dinosaur-brighstoneus-simmondsi-discovered-retired-doctor-isle-of-wight

UNEARTHING SPINOSAURUS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsFVO6OhO8

USING CT SCANNING TO UNDERSTAND FOSSILS

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-04-15/university-of-portsmouth-discover-prehistoric-winged-lizards-secret-to-success

STUDY PALEAONTOLOGY WITH PORTSMOUTH

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-palaeontology

DINOSAUR ISLE, ISLE OF WIGHT

https://www.dinosaurisle.com

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In the final episode of this series of Life Solved, delve into some surprising insights from studies of gender representation in the UK and further afield. Professor Karen Johnston challenges the norms that are holding back women and under-represented groups. From the police force, to government, civil service and the NHS, Karen looks at the impact of inequalities in workplaces and the cultures of critical organisations.

Professor Johnston shares her findings into how diversifying gender in the police force has had a direct impact on arrests for some crimes against women. She also highlights how women are unevenly represented in certain types of roles and discusses why this might be.

Looking at the NHS she furthers the insights and explains how mirroring a population in its public services and governance can lead to better decision-making and fairer representation of the needs of the people.

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

PROFESSOR KAREN JOHNSTON

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/karen-johnston

Does female police leadership affect gender-based violence arrests?

https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/64267/1/Johnson_Houston_IRAS_2018_does_female_police_leadership_affect_gender_based_violence_arrests.pdf

Women in public policy are still under-represented

https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2018/10/women-public-policy1

Gender Equality of one of the UN sustainable development goals

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

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This time on Life Solved, we’re taking a tour of the innovations in technology taking place at the University of Portsmouth.

Professor Adrian Hopgood heads up the Future and Emerging Technologies Research Theme. In addition to a passion for AI and digital technology, he explains how nature is inspiring brilliant design in construction.

Find out about the artificial intelligence that’s being used to improve patient care in health settings as well as the opportunities in telecommunications and outer space.

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

PROFESSOR ADRIAN HOPGOOD

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/adrian-hopgood

Find out about the Future and Emerging Technologies Theme.

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/future-and-emerging-technologies

Artificial intelligence and its practical applications

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/aipa-cluster

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This week the COP26 conference in Glasgow turns its focus to issues such as transport, cities and the built environment. On this episode of the Life Solved podcast the University of Portsmouth’s Professor Mark Gaterell demystifies the role of construction in our net zero future.

Find out how the way our buildings are designed, made and used impact their carbon footprints. Mark also explains how the running of cities can add up to a huge impact on climate change, environments and human life. This sector contributes to 38% of global carbon emissions, so revolutionising it is key in our goals to reach net zero.

What’s more, innovative work from the University of Portsmouth and its partners is helping make sure that the cities and buildings of the future are green ones.

You can find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

PROFESSOR MARK GATERELL

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

What is Sustainable Construction?

https://www.british-assessment.co.uk/insights/what-is-sustainable-construction-and-why-is-it-important/

Collaborative construction in developing countries

https://pure.port.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/20609935/Improving_collaboration_in_construction_projects_in_developing_countries.pdf

The UN Climate Change Conference 2021

https://ukcop26.org

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