SDG 13: Climate Action
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this episode, we take a look at SDG 13: Climate Action with host Greg Foot, young activist Daze Aghaji and UKRI GCRF Researcher Mark Stutton.
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SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this episode, we take a look at SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing with host Greg Foot, Giles Yeo and Helen Fletcher.
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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this episode, we take a look at SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production with host Greg Foot, Rae Stanton-Smithson from LUSH and UKRI GCRF Challenge Leader Jaideep Gupte.
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SDG 15: Life On Land
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this episode, we take a look at SDG 15: Life On Land with host Greg Foot, conservationist and influencer Bella Lack and UKRI GCRF Researcher Federica Di Palma.
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SDG 14: Life Below Water
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this episode, we take a look at SDG 14: Life Below Water with host, Greg Foot, Helen Czerski and UKRI GCRF Researcher Elisa Morgera.
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
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During Cheltenham Science Festival at Home, we explored six of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations with the support of UK Research and Innovation. In this first episode, we take a look at SDG 2: Zero Hunger with host, Greg Foot, UKRI CRF Researcher Claire Heffernan and Clinical Psychologist Lorraine Sherr.
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Black Faces, White Spaces
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Through Slay In Your Lane, Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené not only created an inspirational guide to life but also started a national conversation. How does it feel to be a black woman in a predominantly white space? How can we improve access and inclusivity?
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Composium I: Thea Musgrave
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This podcast shares highlights from our inaugural 2019 Composium. Listen to Thea Musgrave‘s inspiring keynote speech, and our first panel discussion hosted by broadcaster Katy Hamilton, with speakers Lucy Schaufer mezzo-soprano, Zoe Martlew, cellist and composer, James Murphy, Chief Executive of the Royal Philharmonic Society and Vanessa Reed, Chief Executive of the PRS Foundation.
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Kidane, Higgins & Dove – Chamber Music
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Three world premieres: Daniel Kidane ‘Jungle’ performed by Piano 4 Hands in 2017, ‘Gursky Landscapes’ by Gavin Higgins performed by David Cohen and the Carducci Quartet in 2018, and ‘Catching Fire’ by Jonathan Dove performed by Melvyn Tan in 2016. These works were made possible thanks to the Steel Charitable Trust, the Garrick Charitable Trust, the Britten-Pears Foundation and Cheltenham Music Festival Society.
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Judith Weir – The Prelude
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This episode features an interview with composer Judith Weir, and the 2019 world premiere performance of ‘The Prelude’, which was premiered by the Nash Ensemble at the Pittville Pump Room. This work was commissioned by the Nash Ensemble with funds provided by a friend of the Nash, Dr Shirley Ellis, and with support from Cheltenham Music Festival Society in memory of Graham Lockwood.
info_outlineThey are an almost-impossible test of the human body and spirit, yet ultramarathons are more popular than ever. BBC Radio 2 sports presenter Vassos Alexander, who wrote Running Up That Hill and completed the legendary Dragon’s Back mountain race. Ben Smith, who ran 401 marathons in 401 days and wrote a book... named 401 and BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth, who completed the Marathon des Sables, all attest to the transformative power of endurance running.
We’re living in a transformative time of isolation and social distancing, but one where we’re reminded of the importance of staying fit and healthy every day. We’ve all seen the home workout routine’s on social media, some of us will have joined the likes of Joe Wicks in their morning exercises. But what is it that drives us to exercise when the chips are down?