How does scientific advice inform public policy in these unprecedented times? How well is the global food system coping? How can science support efforts to tackle national and global inequalities?

Professor Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School and Chair of DEFRA’s Science Advisory Council, talks about working in science and government during this unique period.

Hosted by generalist fast streamers Madeha Ahmed and Josh Vuglar.

Dr Gemma Harper, Deputy Director for Marine Policy and Evidence and the UK Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission.

Dr Harper shares her most inspiring books and her thoughts on the key challenges facing the marine and the broader natural environment.  

Hosted by Fast Stream Environment Network members Helen Tomlinson and Chris Brees.

Yvonne Coghill, Director of workforce race equality standard, VP Royal College of Nursing. Voted one of the top 50 most inspirational nurse leaders and one of the top 50 BME pioneers two years in a row. Talks about the challenges for equality and diversity in healthcare, how nursing has changed and developed over the years and her advice on dealing with imposter syndrome.

Hosted by GCS Fast Streamer Emma Taylor.

Hear how Dr Ian Levy Technical Director of the National Cyber Security Centre went from his first job age 11 to setting up the National Cyber Security Centre. And how he finds listening to heavy rock and metal relaxing.

Hosted by GCS Fast Streamer Ryan McElney.

Hear about how the Education and Schools Funding Agency is about much more than money. Eileen Milner, their Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, also shares her secret for switching off at the end of a busy day (spare a thought for her roses).

Hosted by GCS Fast Streamer Anusha Mata.

Anusha Mata, a Government Communication Service Fast Streamer, talks with Professor Sir Charles Godfray of the Oxford Martin School about the importance of independent scientific advice to government and the future challenges for food security.

Rosily Jones, a Government Communication Service Fast Streamer, talks with Government Chief People Officer Rupert McNeil about the idea behind this new series as well as the future people challenges he sees the Civil Service facing.