Best Alex Hutton Podcasts (2024)

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.27 - Kontronik with Tim DiPeri and Ben Minor 2:02:41

8d ago2:02:41

2:02:41

This week we begin the first in a series of episodes focused on a manufacturer. We're joined by Kontronik Sales and Marketing Director for North America, Tim DiPeri and head of US Tech Support for Kontronik, Ben Minor. Together we'll dig into what the brand has to offer in their motor and speed control lines, and see why so many folks enjoy their p…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.26 - Youth in the Hobby Part 1 with Allen Alsabrook 2:42:06

22d ago2:42:06

2:42:06

Tail in hover to piro flips in 9 months... This was a story we had to hear. This week the crew sits down with young Texas based pilot Allen Alsabrook who has only been in the hobby for a short 9 months. We'll learn about all about the challenges young pilots face, what we're doing right to support young pilots, and what we have room to improve on. …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.25 Flying Progression Part Two - What's in the sauce? 2:08:56

1M ago2:08:56

2:08:56

This week the crew continues our conversation on how best to progress in your flying. How to work past road blocks and hurdles along the way, and tips and tricks that worked for us to learn and perfect new moves. While much of this may be old hat to many of you, we hope you'll learn something new as we each share what works for us. Have other great…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 24 Cary Brooks shares the secret sauce to progressing your flying 1:47:04

2M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

Ever wondered the secret to progressing your flying faster? Did you ever wonder how someone goes from not being able to hover to joining the SAB Factory team in five years? This week the crew sits down with SAB Factory Pilot, Xnova team pilot, and BK Hobbies Flight Team pilot Cary Brooks. We'll hear all about the techniques he used to learn new man…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP 23. IRCHA & NATs with Scott Graham and Satinder Dhindsa 2:30:45

2M ago2:30:45

2:30:45

This week the crew sits down with recent NATs competitors Scott Graham and Satinder Dhindsa to hear all about their experiences spending almost two weeks in Muncia Indiani competing in the nationals and then staying on to attend the largest funfly in the United States, the IRCHA Jamboree. We'll hear all about their experiences as competitors, why y…

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S6 Ep7: Stopping hate crime with Matthew Williams and Neil Chakraborti 38:23

2M ago38:23

38:23

The recent riots in Britain, which emerged following the Southport stabbings, demonstrate how hate is bubbling just under the surface of our society, ready to erupt at any moment. Behind the violence and destruction are statistics. Between 2012 and 2023, hate crimes in England and Wales rose by 252%, according to research undertaken by the Home Off…

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S6 Ep6: Why the war on drugs has failed with Alex Stevens 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

No war has been more of a failure than the war on drugs. Despite all the crackdowns, prison sentences and moral posturing, drug use in Britain is on an epic scale. Yet, drug debate and policy are full of moral declarations, with evidence often being made to take a backseat. Why is this? Alex Stevens is a professor of Criminology at the University o…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.22 Spirit Wave Radio System with Dima Vinar 2:01:56

3M ago2:01:56

2:01:56

This week we're publishing early in order to give everyone taking the long drive home from IRCHA something to listen to on the way. We'll start off with updates from the crew, hear how Nick finally fixed his 580 Nitro, how Kenny's IRCHA prep went, and how Alex has come to terms with his love of trains. We'll cover the news including some updates on…

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S6 Ep5: Improving adult education with Anna Vignoles 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

One in six people are said to have ‘very poor literacy skills’ according to the National Literacy Trust. As a country, we value Literature, high quality research skills and further education, yet our values are not reaching all sections of our society. Looking to challenge this is Professor Anna Vignoles, her past research focused on issues of equi…

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S6 Ep4: The hidden army of young carers with Saul Becker 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

Professor Saul Becker has studied the hidden world of young carers for 30 years. Nearly 1 million children in the UK find themselves – some as young as five - having to look after sick or elderly family members. Saul Becker is the pro vice chancellor for the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and is regarded as th…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.21 SAB iL Goblin with Kyle Stacy 1:44:39

3M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

This week we're excited to have SAB Factory Pilot Kyle Stacy on the show to talk all about the latest helicopter releases from SAB: the iL Goblin Pro and iL Goblin Raw. As one of the few people in the world that's flown both, Kyle shares his unique perspective after being involved with the development and testing of so many SAB helicopters over the…

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S6 Ep3: How to make housing fair with Vicky Spratt and Auriol Miller 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

Housing is one of the most pressing problems this new Government must fix. Will Hutton is joined by Vicky Spratt, the inewspaper's housing correspondent, and Auriol Miller, the CEO of Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, a major not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes in Wales. Housing is an issue that has thwarted a long line of Gover…

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S6 Ep2: Separating emotion from Brexit with Professor Sarah Hall 26:14

4M ago26:14

26:14

Professor Sarah Hall’s job is to approach the emotive topic of Brexit with a cool head and focus only on the evidence. She is the 1931 Chair in Geography, a Fellow of St John’s College at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Hall is an economic geographer who specialises in going out in the field to…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.20 OMP M7 vs Goosky RS7 Review Episode 2:08:59

4M ago2:08:59

2:08:59

This week the crew focuses on two new offerings in the 700 size, the Goosky RS7 and the OMP M7. Trying to decide between the two? Curious about either of them? We cover both helicopters in depth and cover what we like, don't like, love, and enjoy about both models. On top of that we'll hear from IRCHA board member Tima with special guest Andy Ross,…

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S6 Ep1: Election 24 special with Will Hutton 21:23

4M ago21:23

21:23

Host Will Hutton hears from four leading social scientists on how the new UK government should tackle the country's most pressing challenges. In this special episode marking the end of the general election and the start of Season 6, we apply a social science lens to issues concerning the stagnating economy, the climate crisis, adult social care, an…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.19 Midairs and Letting Go 1:46:08

4M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

This week the gang is all here and we have lots to talk about. Summer is here and we're all getting in flights, Alex and Nick are cranking out flights, Brian puts the work in and heads to his first contest of the year, and Kenny hits the Dragonfly funfly and well... you'll want to hear what happened. On top of this we have all the latest news from …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP18 - Rotorflight with Tomas Kirnak 2:15:18

5M ago2:15:18

2:15:18

This week Alex, Kenny and Nick sit down with Rotorflight power user Tomas Kirnak to discuss this extremely affordable FBL that utilizes open source community written software to power it. We cover the basics of how to get involved with the rotorflight community, what are the hardware options, which radios it's compatible with, how is the setup proc…

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Rotor Revolution EP.17 Night Flying with Satinder Dhindsa 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

This week the gang is all here and excited to catch up on what we've all been up to. Nick dives back into the hobby after all that work travel, Alex has yet ANOTHER funfly mishap, Brian is finding new ways to practice, and Kenny is tuning up a storm. We do the usual news catching you up on the latest goings on in the radio control helicopter hobby,…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.16 What motivates you in the hobby? 1:48:34

6M ago1:48:34

1:48:34

This week, Kenny, Nick and Alex talk about motivation... How do you get it back when you lose it? How do you renew your interest in the hobby when you are in a slump? How do you get your buddy out to the field to fly with you? We'll cover all these topics and more, and even talk a little about the negative forces that can work against you wanting t…

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Rotor Revolution Ep.15 Tron Dnamic lightweight 700 in depth review. 1:58:43

6M ago1:58:43

1:58:43

It's not everyday that most of us agree on something... but in this episode you'll hear all about how Kenny, Alex and Nick all love their Tron Dnamics. We'll cover the all the details from the build, to our electronics, to why and how it flies different, and most importantly, why we think it might be another great helicopter to add to your fleet. W…

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S5 Ep7: A life of public service with Lord Chris Patten 29:02

6M ago29:02

29:02

Lord Chris Patten is one of Britain’s big political beasts – not only as a commentator, thinker and writer, but he has had a formidable career where he has put ideas into action. He has been a British cabinet minister, chair of the Conservative party, European Commissioner for External Relations, Governor of Hong Kong, Chair of the BBC and most rec…

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Rotor Revolution Ep.14 Mistakes We've Made 1:34:19

6M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Ever make a mistake that's caused a crash? Or wish you knew something then that you do now? Well this week the gang is all here and we spend the episode sharing our best mistakes and what we learned from them. We hope by sharing our mistakes, that we can help you prevent making the same ones. Have a mistake of your own you would like to share? Emai…

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S5 Ep6: Exposing the underbelly of Britain with Ella Cockbain 38:10

7M ago38:10

38:10

Dr Ella Cockbain is not afraid to delve into topics that may make others uncomfortable, whether that's labour exploitation or child sexual abuse. As an associate professor in the Department of Security and Crime Science at UCL, she leads the research group on human trafficking and exploitation. In recognition of her impactful work, she received the…

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S5 Ep5: Protecting local councils with Andy Pike 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

Professor Andy Pike has placed local authorities under his microscope for us, trying to figure out how to solve the crisis, as Sir Henry Daysh Chair of Regional Development Studies at Newcastle University. He’s even written a book about the very topic called "Financialisation and Local Statecraft". When it was revealed in 2022 that Thurrock council…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.13 Joachim Etter of Tron Helicopters 1:27:46

7M ago1:27:46

1:27:46

This week we sit down with one of the three owners of Tron Helicopters, Joachim Etter. We'll learn a bit more about the recent release of their 550 size helicopters the Gemini and Orion. We'll answer questions about why are there two different canopy and side frame design choices, how might this effect the rest of the line, and more about the futur…

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S5 Ep4: Is geography destiny? with Rosie McEachan 33:19

7M ago33:19

33:19

Professor Rosie McEachan is leading one of the most exciting research projects in Britain - the Born In Bradford study. It's one of the largest research studies in the world, tracking the lives of over 30,000 Bradfordians to discover what factors most influence health and well-being. In particular, they are focussing on how genetic, nutritional, en…

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S5 Ep3: We can't let our high streets fail with Ed Jones 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

Dr Ed Jones is working to turn around Britain's ailing high streets. He is a financial economist at Bangor University who doesn’t consider himself a conventional academic. The British High Street once was the heart of our cities, towns and villages, but no more. The High Street is increasingly lifeless – the preserve of too many empty shops and cou…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.12 Rotor Live Special Edition with Rob Bingham 2:28:57

7M ago2:28:57

2:28:57

This week we bring you a very special episode dedicated to all of the news being released at the recent Rotor Live tradeshow in Germany where many manufacturers release new equipment and helicopters every year. Special guest host Rob Bingham joings the gang to bring you interviews with none other than Nick Maxwell, Kyle Stacy, Kenny Ko, Kyle Dahl, …

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S5 Ep2: How society disables us with Anna Lawson and Shani Dhanda 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

Professor Anna Lawson and Dr Shani Dhanda believe that the Social Sciences can improve the world for disabled people. Dr Shani Danda may be our first guest on the We Society podcast who has also been featured in Vogue magazine for her work. An entrepreneur and disability activist, she is at the start of her social science career but has already ach…

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S5 Ep1: Should governments care about wellbeing? with Professor Richard Layard 33:50

8M ago33:50

33:50

Professor Lord Richard Layard is one of the first economists to look at happiness as a metric that Governments worldwide should strive to improve in their population. He was the founder-director of LSE's Centre for Economic Performance and is now the director of the Centre's Wellbeing programme. In 2005, he wrote Happiness: Lessons from a New Scien…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.11 Greggor McGrath with Absolute CNC Products 2:19:22

8M ago2:19:22

2:19:22

We've got a special treat for you all this week. We've talked before about how much we love the stories behind the products. Greggor McGrath of Absolute CNC products has a unique story to tell. We'll hear how his first CNC machine bought of a craigslist ad turned into a sucessful hobby business, and how a conversation between nitro enthusiasts turn…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.10 Dubai Masters Special Edition with Sean Hall 28:29

8M ago28:29

28:29

BREAKING NEWS!!! Surprise! This week we're releasing a special edition mini episode (on our off week!) all about the Dubai Masters. Sean Hall of Helidirect drops in to give us the inside scoop on what went down at the recent Dubai Masters Invitational 3D competition. We'll hear about some of the challenges they faced, some crashes, the entire field…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 9 - This Vs. That: A flybarless comparison with Scott Graham 2:09:48

8M ago2:09:48

2:09:48

Episode 9 (are we really almost at double digits?, that was quick!) is jam packed with goodness! The efforts to make Alex buy a Dnamic continue, Nick flies almost as much as Alex, Kenny digs in to tuning his Dnamic and lots more. The news is short and sweet this time as we head into the lull before all the Rotor Live announcements. Stay tuned as we…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 8 Build Tips and Tricks Volume 1 1:57:27

9M ago1:57:27

1:57:27

This week the whole gang is back with the first of what will become a semi regular series on the show: Build Tips and Tricks. The crew shares some of their favorite methods for a variety of build tasks and offers you some of their favorite tips. We'll do episodes like this one from time to time, so if there is something you would like us to cover, …

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S4 Ep9: The We Society Season 5 trailer 2:54

9M ago2:54

2:54

Join host Will Hutton for Season 5 of the We Society from March to hear more ideas that shape the world we live. In this podcast series, you will hear interviews from social scientists, business leaders and public figures to hear their solutions to society's most pressing issues. Tell us who we should be speaking to or what questions we should be a…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP. 7 Bert Kammerer 2:51:36

9M ago2:51:36

2:51:36

Heads up! This episode is a long one, but a good one we think you'll all enjoy! We catch up with Alex, Kenny, and Nick, and then dig into a big news week. Lots to talk about on this one, including the recent issues with Radiomaster AG01v gimbals installed in Vcontrol transmitters. Just that much is an episode in itself... follow that up with a grea…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep.6 Goosky S1 Review with Guest Host Scott Graham 2:11:47

10M ago2:11:47

2:11:47

The gang is all here this week, and they are joined by guest host Scott Graham sitting in for an episode. They'll cover what they've been up to in the new year, catch up with Scott, cover some news, and then talk in depth about the hottest micro on the market right now, the Goosky S1 150mm sized ARF micro heli. We'll then wrap things up with our fi…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP.5 - Surprise Holiday Guest! 2:00:00

10M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

This week Alex, Kenny and Nick discuss all the heli treats that Santa brought, share some holiday news, and visit with our first surprise guest. There's also another installment of engine impressions, and some details behind the recent "build party" Nick and Brian attended. Like and follow our facebook page www.facebook.com/rotorrevolutionrcpodcast…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast EP 4. Winter Bash Funfly Recap / 2024 Goals 1:51:15

11M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

Most of the crew is freshly back from the Orlando, Florida based funfly the Winter Bash. Alex, Nick and Kenny talk about their great time at the end of season event. We catch up with what Brian has been up to while we were gone, and chat through the latest goings on in the hobby in the Rotor Report. We close out the episode with some reachable, but…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 3 - Getting acquainted with the team. 2:11:38

11M ago2:11:38

2:11:38

In this episode we spend some extra time with each of the crew to learn a little more about them, and what they've been up to lately. What have they been flying, what's on the bench, and what plans do they have for winter builds. Before we dive in with guests and tech topics we want to give everyone a chance to get to know each of us a little bit b…

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S4 Ep8: Levelling up isn't a pick n mix with Andy Haldane 37:36

12M ago37:36

37:36

For the final episode of Season 4, we have one of the chief architects of Britain's Levelling Up agenda: Andy Haldane. A fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences who brings you this podcast, Andy is in the middle of an illustrious career, from chief economist of the Bank of England to chief executive of the Royal Society of Arts. He has put Social …

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 2 - Meet the Crew 2:27:09

12M ago2:27:09

2:27:09

In this first full length episode, you'll have a chance to meet the crew of the Rotor Revolution Podcast. We'll spend this episode getting to know a little bit about each of them, their history in the hobby, what models they fly, radios and fbls they prefer, and a bit more of their background. We'll then take our first crack at the news and then wr…

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S4 Ep7: Helping children in a time of crisis with Lucie Cluver 28:09

12M ago28:09

28:09

Professor Lucie Cluver has spent her career improving the lot of children, especially during times of crisis. Whether that's the AIDS pandemic or the Covid pandemic, Professor Cluver has been at the coalface and in this episode she talks about her time working as a social worker in South Africa all the way through to her work as Professor of Child …

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S4 Ep6: Food for thought with Minette Batters 30:21

12M ago30:21

30:21

Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales, represents an estimated 55,000 farmers and farm workers. She has changed the course of history as the first woman to become president of the NFU. Every single person in the UK owes a debt to our farmers - they ensure food is on our tables every single day, but there app…

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Rotor Revolution RC Podcast Ep. 1 - Prologue 11:21

12M ago11:21

11:21

In this teaser epsode, host Nick Wisdom introduces the Rotor Revolution RC podcast, discusses it's priorities, hopes and goals, and teases just who the cast might be. Look for our first episode with the whole crew in the next two weeks. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RotorRevolutionRCPodcast. Be sure to like and share to help spread the re…

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S4 Ep5: The case for public consumption with Sir Andrew Dilnot 36:52

1y ago36:52

36:52

Sir Andrew Dilnot is an economist who believes that statistics hold a key role in lessening inequality and making Britain fairer. He is now the warden of Nuffield College Oxford - a graduate college specialising in the social sciences. Before Nuffield, he was at the Institute for Fiscal Studies where he was the Director of the UK's leading independ…

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S4 Ep4: Cancelling the Global South's debt with Ann Pettifor 24:40

1y ago24:40

24:40

Ann Pettifor is an economist who is perhaps most famous for predicting the Global Financial Crisis two years before it happened. But Ann is not just a savant, but a change maker. She was a core voice in the successful international campaign to cancel billions in debt accumulated by the Global South to mark the new millennium. And in 2008, she co-au…

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S4 Ep3: Reframing the climate crisis narrative with Neil Adger 36:14

1y ago36:14

36:14

Neil Adger, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Exeter, examines human movement as a strategy and adaptation to climate change. From the Somerset levels to Chittagong in Bangladesh, he's traversed the globe to discover why some communities are more climate resilient than others. But it’s not just physical changes that Neil has been st…

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S4 Ep2: Will Artificial Intelligence see us lose our jobs? with Daniel Susskind 35:17

1y ago35:17

35:17

Economist Daniel Susskind has been studying the nature of work and automation for years, long before ChatGPT entered the chat. But Daniel's work has never been more important with AI progressing at seemingly breakneck speed. As a research professor in Economics at King's College London and a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in …

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S4 Ep1: Do we value universities enough in Britain? with Vivienne Stern 31:27

1y ago31:27

31:27

Vivienne Stern is the chief executive of Universities UK, a membership organisation that represents 140 UK universities. In this role, she's had to weather a raft of challenges from Brexit to the Covid pandemic. Host Will Hutton joins her in this conversation where they delve into just how important universities are for Britain, and how these treas…

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