The Policy Pod
The Policy Pod discusses some of the most pressing topics from the world of research, exploring their specific relevance to policy and policy-making. The podcast is presented by Public Policy | Southampton, the University of Southampton's dedicated unit that helps researchers connect with policymakers. Each episode bridges the gap between academic research and the policy community, offering insights into how research can inform real-world decisions. It is a resource for anyone interested in the intersection of scholarship and public policy.
Episodes
Engaging with the UK Parliament: turning research into Policy Impact
In this episode we meet with to Dr Jane Parry, Associate Professor in Work and Employment, and UK Parliament Thematic Research Lead in Business, Economics and Trade, and Tiffany Withers, Parliamentary and Communication Officer for Public Policy | Southampton.
It’s been a brilliant occasion to discuss the benefits and avenues of engaging with the UK Parliament and generate impact, as well as demyst
Air Quality and recent policy impact by University of Southampton researchers
In this episode we discuss air quality and the consequences of air pollution with Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, and Doctor Natasha Easton, Air Quality Researcher and Specialist Policy Officer for the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Their engaging conversation explores the major steps taken so far to mitigate the acute effects of air pollution,
C-Floor: Managing shelf sea carbon cycle and greenhouse gas release from physical disturbance of the seafloor
In this episode of the Policy Pod, we spotlight the NERC funded project C-Floor and discuss this project, alongside ongoing complementary research, and implications it has on future ocean use and policy with Professor Martin Solan and Professor Susan Gourvenec from the University of Southampton.
C-Floor explores how human activities disturbing the seafloor can affect the carbon cycle in the ocean
Mapping Southampton's food system: Towards a healthier and more sustainable future
In this episode of The Policy Pod, we discuss Mapping Southampton's food system a Centre for the south funded collaboration between the University of Southampton School of Biological Sciences and Southampton City Council. This work intended to shine a light on food inequalities at a local level, mapping the food system and listening to the voices of the community to inform policy. Dr Jenny Bavers
Rehabilitating Probation: Rebuilding culture, identity, and legitimacy in a reformed public service
In this episode of the Policy Pod, we spotlight the ESRC funded project Rehabilitating Probation and discuss it with Professor Harry Annison from the University of Southampton, Dr Matthew Millings from Liverpool John Moores University, and Cassia Rowland from the Institute for Government.
Rehabilitating Probation explores the experiences and consequences of the unification of probation services in
The Shaping Tomorrows Playbook - for everyone working at the intersection of climate science, policy, and leadership
In this episode of the Policy Pod, we spotlight the Shaping Tomorrows Playbook - the main output of the Shaping Tomorrows Project, a project led by the Climate Coaching Alliance and funded by our New Things Fund.
This episode features two of the Playbook’s key contributors - Dr Ruby Campbell, executive coach, leadership consultant, author, and chief editor and project lead of the Shaping Tomorrow
And Towns: Understanding the role of culture in place-based decision-making
In this episode of The Policy Pod, we discuss And Towns, a series of AHRC-funded projects that develop culture-led solutions by working with places and communities. Dr Joseph Owen and Isaac Fravashi bring their knowledge and expertise on place-based approaches in the discussion of four different projects:
Towns and the Cultural Economies of Recovery: a scoping project examining how English towns
Southampton Coproduction Corner
In this episode, Professor Lucy Green, Head of Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton and Rebecca Kinge from Southampton Voluntary Services talk about Southampton Coproduction Corner. Coproduction is a term that is being used more and more these days; it is all about working together as equals to develop policy, and to design and deliver services, “doing with” rathe
Leakage Border Adjustment Mechanism (LBAM)
In this episode, Dr. Chiara Forlati from the University of Southampton and Professor Alessia Campolmi from the University of Verona present their collaborative project—joint work also with Harald Fadinger, Sabine Stillger, and Ulrich J. Wagner—on the Leakage Border Adjustment Mechanism (LBAM). The LBAM is a trade policy designed to prevent carbon leakage induced by decarbonization policies. To enh
AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research
In this episode, collaborators Dr Erin Johnson-Williams and Dr Benjamin Oliver from the Department of Music at the University of Southampton discuss the launch of the new AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research, which they run together with a team of independent experts (external co-lead Lisa Tregale), public engagement professionals (Caz Creagh, alongside training from Southampton’s PE
Dr Wassim Dbouk - insights from COP29
In this episode, Dr Wassim Dbouk, marine and maritime policy research fellow at the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute reflects on his experience as a negotiator as part of the Lebanese delegation during COP29. He shares insights he gained from his experience and talks us through his main responsibilities and activities during this COP. He highlighted support he received on his journey from
Storm Surge Barriers
In this episode, Prof Ivan Haigh and postgraduate researcher Sunke Trace-Kleeberg discuss their work, which is helping storm surge barrier teams around the world better prepare for the impacts of climate change on the management, maintenance and operation of their barriers. They are joined by Andy Batchelor from the Environment Agency, who was the former operations manager of the Thames Barrier an
By sea swimmers, for sea swimmers: benefits and barriers of sea swimming around the Isle of Wight
In this episode, researchers Fiona Middleton and Dr. Giulia Champion at the University of Southampton discuss their work with the Isle of Wight sea swimming community, exploring the benefits of – and barriers to – sea swimming. In a project supported by the New Things Fund, Fiona and Giulia hosted participatory workshops to identify conditions for more, safer sea swimming on the Island.
They’re j
Policy making for emerging technologies: responsible research and innovation
In this episode of The Policy Pod, we discuss about emerging technologies and the importance of pre-emptive discussions for policy making and public engagement with Dr Rafael Mestre and Abdul Afzal from the University of Southampton. Rafael and Abdul will bring their knowledge and expertise on this topic while talking about three different projects:
Biohybrid Futures: a research project aimed at
Dr Wassim Dbouk's reflections on COP28
Dr Wassim Dbouk from Public Policy|Southampton and Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute attended COP28 as part of the Lebanese delegation. In this interview podcast, he shared his reflections on his experience at the summit, highlighting the challenges which the research community faces in engaging with the COP process.
Read his blog here.
The MELD-B Project 2nd Episode
In this podcast, we explore the MELD-B project, a pioneering study on early-onset burdensome multimorbidity. Learn about its origins, the significance of "burdensomeness," and how stakeholders from patients to policymakers view and tackle this issue. Discover how types of burden are identified and grouped, revolutionizing our approach to complex health challenges. Join us for a deep dive into MELD
FEVER - Future Electric Vehicle Energy networks supporting Renewables
In this illuminating episode of 'Policy Pod', Giles engages in a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Cruden, who is a member of the Institute for Life Sciences, Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, and Energy Technology Group. Professor Cruden introduces to us their groundbreaking FEVER project, which is dedicated to the development and demonstration of a fully autonomous, cost-ef
Welcome to series 4 of Policy|Pod - meet (some of) the team
For the 4th series of Policy|Pod, we thought we'd shake up the format and introduce you to some of the Public Policy|Southampton team to learn more about their journey to PPS and the role they perform within the team. Keen to know more? You can find about team members (and their favourite catchphrases) here: MEET THE TEAM; ABOUT US
PLUS we would love to hear from you about topics you would like to
The Meld-B project
In this episode Dr Emilia Holland and Dr Simon Fraser talk about how their research will help in understanding when multiple long-term condition multi-morbidity (MLTC-M) becomes ‘burdensome’ and the best opportunities for intervention.
Background
A growing number of people are living with several long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, depression or dementia. We call this multip
ActMed: Improving access to medicines to support palliative care at home: challenges and opportunities
Dr Natasha Campling and Professor Sue Latter discuss ways to improve access to medicines and support palliative care at home.
Background-
Patient and carer access to medicines during the last 12 months of life (end-of-life) is critical for control of symptoms, including pain and distress, and for reducing urgent, unplanned use of healthcare services. However, data from our previous studies sugge
Primary prevention of cytomegalovirus in pregnancy: addressing the gaps
In this episode Dr Chrissie Jones talks about how traditionally, pregnant women have been excluded from research regarding interventional trials and educational strategies related to preventing infections during pregnancy.
Just and Unjust riots
In this episode of ‘Policy Pod’ we are joined by Professor Jonathan Havercroft to discuss his project on just and unjust riots and how it has developed throughout his career. He discusses how riots throughout history are received differently depending on the political climate, and how this affects subsequent policy developments. Moreover, he discusses how this is relevant in informing the current
Transformational Coasts Part 3: Coastal communities
In this final special episode on Transformational Coasts, we hear from three experts about the changing coastlines in the east of England.
Peter Aldous, describes the importance of a strategic, evidence-based approach, working with communities, on the ever-evolving coastline.
Kellie Fisher stresses the importance of community-led, place-based approaches and being honest in coastal adaptation conv
Transformational Coasts Part 2: Challenges and opportunities in coastal adaptation
In the second special episode on Transformational Coasts, we hear from three experts about the changing coastlines of England, with specific consideration of south coast locations.
Tim Loughton discusses the particular challenges and exciting opportunities of coastal communities.
Uwe Dornbusch takes the physical geographical perspective on coastal change, but also reflects on the relationship be
Transformational Coasts Part 1: Sustainable adaptations for climate resilience
In the first special episode on Transformational Coasts, we hear from three experts about the changing coastlines of England and around the world.
Professor Robert Nicholls reflects on the history of coastal management in the UK, from defence through to resilience, and past and present management transformations.
Professor Mike Elliott outlines the “triple whammy” of threat that coasts face, as
EPPiGen: Ethical Preparedness for Genomic Medicine
Dr Lisa Ballard joins us to talk about the EPPiGen research project in this episode of the Policy Pod. Genomic approaches to diagnosis and treatment are becoming more embedded within the UK health care system. This provides a unique opportunity to examine how genomic medicine is understood by those providing and engaging with the service. Dr Ballard discusses "ethical preparedness" as terminology,
Preconception in the Inter-Pregnancy Period
Dr Chandni Maria Jacob, Dr Mark Hanson and Dr Daniella Watson discuss the importance of effective policy to improve health outcomes for prospective parents and their children. They talk about the need to look at population health, generational health and how to improve hollistic wellbeing alongside reducing risk factors such as alcohol and smoking, including for those who are not actively planning
Learning Inequalities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr Nic Pensiero and Dr Christian Bokhove join us for the first episode of a brand new season of The Policy Pod. They discuss the UK Understanding Society 2020 and 2021 data, which is the largest longitudinal study of its kind and allowed crucial insights into household dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data indicates that existing learning inequalities were exacerbated during the first sc
Redo: TAVI
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' Giles talks to Professor Neil Bressloff about TAVI, transcatheter aortic valve implantation used in the treatment of aortic heart valve disease. Degenerative heart valve disease is a growing problem in the ageing populations of Europe and North America. Also, tens of millions of people in low- and middle-income countries of the global south, experience valve failur
WorldPop data to support fight against COVID-19
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' the Director of Public Policy office, sits together with Professor Andy Tatem, Professor of spatial demography and epidemiology at the University of Southampton and is the Director of WorldPop - an open Spatial Demographic Data and Research. Tune in to learn more how WorldPop data and research methods, helped decision makers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Recovering World Economy
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' - The Podcast from Public Policy at the University of Southampton - we present Dr Ganeshan Wignaraja as Chair of the Global Economy Programme for the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Sri Lanka and presentation on 'A Recovering World Economy and the Roles of China and India'. Presented at a visit to the University of Southampton on the 23rd May 2018.
Additional materia
A Career from BBC Computers to Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' we discuss the career of Professor Dame Wendy Hall, how universities can support early career researchers, how working with media can help engage with the government, and what it is like to work on a major policy piece for government.
The RESIN Project
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' we sit down with Dr Michael Head, to discuss the ResIn (Research Investments in Global Health study)project, through its growth and development.
BMC Proceedings: bmcproc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.…9-016-0065-2
ResIn Public Policy Page: www.southampton.ac.uk/publicpolicy/w…-diseases.page
The Cultural Manifesto
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' we take to God's House Tower in Southampton's City Centre to discuss The Cultural Manifesto, and the impact of culture across the city.
Hosted by Gareth Giles, with four influential guests;
Andrew Pinnock from the University of Southampton,
James Gough the director of the Southampton Cultural Development Trust,
Satvir Kaur cabinet member for communities, culture and
Introducing the Cleaner Air Partnership
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' Giles, the director of PPS, talks about the University of Southamptons Fledgling Cleaner Air Partnership, the signs available at the University of Southampton, the challenge presented by the city and potential reach forward conducted by the University of Southampton.
RESIN project – Analysis describing COVID-19 research funding
In this episode of 'Policy Pod' Giles, the Director of Public Policy | Southampton, sits down with Dr Michael Head, co-creator of RESIN, Research Investments in Global Health Study. This project systematically maps the global landscape of research funding, comparing levels of investment with burden of disease, and giving valuable insight to policymakers, funders and researchers on areas of researc
Green Recovery featuring Dr Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada
Green Recovery has been adopted as a term proposing a package of environmental, regulatory and fiscal reforms to recover the prosperity after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fourth episode of 'Policy Pod', Giles talks to Dr Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Associate Professor at the Southampton Business School. Pawan explains the role of microentreprenurship and why gong green links with a better company p
Teens Experiences of COVID-19 (Tec-19)
In the third episode of ‘Policy Pod’ Giles is talking to Professor Mary Barker, Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Science at the University of Southampton. Mary has been working on young people's mental health and wellbeing over the last year. The project TEC-19 have made clear how challenging the pandemic has been for young people's mental health. TEC-19 has expanded to mirror studies in In
ENABLE
In the second episode of ‘Policy Pod’ Giles is talking to Dr Lynn Calman, Deputy Director Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, about ENABLE study which aims to understand the importance of self-management support in people living with cancer. Advances in treatments have massively impacted lives of people living with advanced cancer. On the other hand, it is important for patients to acknowledge
QuantMig: Quantifying Migration Scenarios for Better Policy
In the first episode of ‘Policy Pod’ Giles is talking with Jakub Bijak, Joint Head of Social Statistics and Demography and Professor of Statistical Demography, about QuantMig project which tackles the problem of complex and uncertain migration. Across Europe, migration is a top policy area, where many policy actions and decisions are taking place. The project aims to achieve the understanding of E
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