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Tech Will Save Us
We're discussing the latest tech trends, exciting innovations and big ideas with the Razor team plus special guests. Check out Tech Will Save Us, the Razor podcast.
Episode 8 - Sustainability, Net Zero and The Circular Economy
Are Sustainability and Net-Zero anything more than just buzzwords? Colin Brown, Director at Sustainability Consultancy Ecus and Ryan Diver, Chief Engineer at AMRC, uncover what sustainability actually means and what the future of manufacturing looks like in a sustainable world. Get to grips with the three pillars of sustainability, digital passports, scope 4 carbon impacts and the circular economy. There’s even mention of the highly anticipated and highly publicised McLaren fully circular F1 racing car.
Episode 7 - Project Sunride
What does it take to design, build and launch your own rocket to record-breaking altitudes in the middle of the California desert? Engineering students at the University of Sheffield took part in a national competition to test their rocket, but did they nab first place?
Episode 6 - Unlocking Space for Yorkshire
Callum is back and this time he's launching us into outer space with special guests Felix Barr and Christina Smith from Space Hub Yorkshire. For many, the UK does not spring to mind when we talk about the space sector, let alone the region of Yorkshire. However, as Felix and Christina uncover, Yorkshire is developing its opportunities within the field. From private and public investments, university partnerships and space company start-ups, Space Hub Yorkshire are making it their mission to unlock space opportunities within the region.
Episode 5 - Automate What You Hate
Join our host, Dr. Tom Helliwell, as he explores the transformative potential of robots with two industry experts, Gianmarco Pisanelli from the AMRC and Mark Gray from Universal Robots. Uncovering the key role that robots could play in bridging the UK's labour gap and enhancing national productivity, the conversation examines how automation isn't just about cutting jobs but also improving employee wellbeing, health, and safety.
Episode 4 - Precision Cuts to Molecule Mapping: Crafting Tomorrow's Health
Join this insightful conversation featuring the brilliant minds of Dr. Tim Craggs and Dr. Dom Ronan as we venture into the world of surgery and single molecule science. From single molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer to epigenetic adaptations, this episode promises to ignite your curiosity, educate, and take you on a journey into the future of healthcare powered by technology. Your health and the future of medicine are at the heart of this discussion.
Episode 3 - Learning Differences
From dyslexia assessments, to exams and lateral thinking, this episode explores the challenges and advantages of having a learning difference. Jamie and Danny answer questions from students at the University Technical College Sheffield and offer some practical tips and advice to harness the superpower of dyslexia.
Episode 2 - AI in Tech
Patrick Murray and Tony Paskin discuss the essence of AI, its challenges, and future prospects. They delve into computer vision, speech recognition, and Ontaro, an application for child safety on social media.
Episode 1 - All Things Data
In this exciting podcast episode, join guests Patrick Murray, Head of Strategy, and James Croft, Head of Innovation as they explore the significance of data.