Best Ulster University Podcasts (2023)

In partnership with IEEE Electron Devices Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Brad Aimone, a leading researcher in neuromorphic computing at the Center for Computing Research, Sandia National Laboratories. Dr. Aimone discusses his work with computational and theoretical neuroscience, focused on bridging the gap between next-…

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A new report says parents are forking out nearly £1k per child to send them to school 1:19:15

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Plus, NHS celebrates 75 years – Are days numbered for the service as we know it?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Transitional Justice Institute: Public Lectures and Events

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Avoiding the Colonial Trap: Reflections on the Politics of Knowledge 37:11

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made historical and contemporary colonial relationships between and within States more salient. This situation is also apparent within the research process itself, adding a new dimension to pre-existing debates on positionality and the politics of knowledge production. With reference to a research project focusing on colon…

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Department responsible for housing and benefits facing a £111M black hole in its budget 1:18:41

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Plus, Donald Trump says he will appeal the sexual abuse verdict of a New York jury.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Pressure piled on DUP as Secretary of State joins Presidents and Prime Ministers in urging return to Stormont 1:17:19

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And more on the gala dinner to mark the 25th anniversary of the GFABy BBC Radio Ulster

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Episode 25: Q&A with Behnaz Ghoraani, Professor and I-SENSE Fellow, Florida Atlantic University 14:16

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In partnership with IEEE Computer Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. Behnaz Ghoraani, Professor and I-SENSE Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Ghoraani discusses her research in biomedical applications and shares insights on how technological advancements may …

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Windsor Framework set to become law. Has the DUP’s opposition been swept away by the British government? 1:14:20

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Plus, is Portstewart one of the best seaside towns in the UK?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Could budget cuts lead to crisis in the PSNI? 1:17:01

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Police Federation for NI call for "campaign" to fight PSNI cuts.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Climate Change, the Courts and the Rights of Children & Future Generations 47:38

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In this Ulster University Public Lecture, Prof Aoife Nolan discusses the role of courts in considering the rights of children and future generations in the context of the urgent global challenge presented by climate change. Children and future generations will bear the burden of environmental decisions made today. However, these non-voting groups c…

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What is it like to do a PhD in Law at Ulster University? 1:32:44

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In this webinar PhD researchers and staff at Ulster University discuss what is it like to do a PhD in Law at Ulster. PhD researchers Roua Al-Taweel, Micheál Hearty and Leah Rea discuss why they wanted to do a PhD, their experience of applying to Ulster and their PhD journey to date. Prof Rory O'Connell then discusses the studentship opportunities a…

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival: Palestinian Human Rights NGOs 1:25:01

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In a dawn raid on 18 August 2022, Israeli forces forcibly shut down seven Palestinian human rights groups’ offices. On 26 August 2022, twenty-four UN appointed human rights experts stated that these forced closures, along with other measures ‘restricting the legitimate activities of human rights defenders,’ has resulted in ‘serious infringements of…

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The Europe Social Charter at Sixty - Social Rights webinar 1:58:59

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We are pleased to share this recording of a conversation on the future of the European Social Charter (ESC), the main instrument protecting social rights within the Council of Europe, as well as on its relationship to the European Union.The conversation, organised by ANESC (UK and Ireland) featured two interventions. A first intervention by Prof Ao…

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Health, Medical Care and the Victorian Workhouse

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Robyn Atcheson, who lectures at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses health and medical conditions in Belfast’s workhouse system.By Ulster University

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Concerns over family finances as economists warn of rising mortgage rates. 1:19:13

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And, PSNI freeze recruitment amid financial pressures.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Minister of State for NI adds to pressure on DUP to get back in to government 1:16:51

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Vinny Hurrell sits in for Stephen.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Raw sewage in our seas and rivers - warning that billions of pounds needed to fix our 'creaking' water infrastructure 1:18:25

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Plus, reaction to further planned strike action.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Tributes paid after the death of former First Minister and UUP leader David Trimble 1:18:57

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Lord Trimble was instrumental in the negotiation of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.By BBC Radio Ulster

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BBC big earners – Nolan makes top 5 as corporation publishes star salaries list. Is he worth it? 1:19:57

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Plus, Belfast barber shares story of growing up in care system & battle with addiction.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Human Rights Violations in the context of Militarised Policing in Brazil - 22 Jun 2022 1:56:58

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Human Rights Violations in the context of Militarised Policing in Brazil: The Right to Mental Health June 21st 2022 Parallel event to the UN Human Rights Council, organised by the Maranhense Human Rights Society (SMDH), Ulster University (Northern Ireland), and Goiás State University (Brazil). The speakers include three mothers whose children were …

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Reproductive Rights at Risk - 13 Jun 2022 1:03:00

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Ulster University hosted this webinar with Prof. Alison Brysk on Reproductive Rights at Risk: Gender, Religion and Nationalism in Europe and the Americas. About this event After decades of a "rising tide" of liberal modernization, abortion rights are regressing in many societies shaped by nationalism - even as their religious peers continue to lega…

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Contemporary challenges to women, peace and security - 21 May 2022 1:34:23

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This event, organised by the Gender, Justice and Security Hub, Ulster University and Queen's University of Belfast, explored the current challenges of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, including women's exclusion from high level negotiations. This event explored these challenges, including women’s exclusion from high level negotiations around w…

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Discussing State Violence and Human Rights / Discutindo Violência de Estado e Direitos Humanos - 15 May 2022 1:29:20

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Join the mother of the girl Ágatha, directors of Agora Eu Quero Gritar and representatives of the OAB-RJ and State Council for Human Rights. Event language: Portuguese (Brazil). The directors of the documentary Agora Eu Quero Gritar (Right Now I Want to Scream, Brazil/Undo Kingdom, 2020), Cahal McLaughlin and Siobhán Wills, invite you to a free web…

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Nursing, Emotional Labour and the Troubles

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Megan Kelly, Associate Lecturer at Open University discusses the emotional labour of nursing during the Troubles.By Ulster University

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Episode 24: Q&A with Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor, UT Austin and Dell Medical School 16:29

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In partnership with IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society. IEEE Brain Podcast Series special episode with Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin; and Professor in the Dell Medical School, Department of Neurology. Dr. Millán discusses technology advancements in cli…

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Health Minister Robin Swann announces increased mileage rate for Health Trust staff 1:20:19

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The rate will rise from 20p per mile to 30ppm for an initial six month period.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Health and the Postal Service

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Laura Newman (KCL) discusses using post office data to understand health in Northern Irish history and William Orr, a Ballymoney postman who managed to deliver his post despite his blindness.By Ulster University

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