How To Fix...

University of Leeds

We live in a world of huge challenges...How To Fix is a brand new podcast from the University of Leeds championing incredible innovations that can fix society's big questions. read less
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Episodes

How do we beat cancer?
14-11-2023
How do we beat cancer?
How To Fix…from the University of Leeds. Providing hopeful solutions to the greatest challenges humanity faces, directly from the scientists and researchers on the front line. This week: Cancer will affect one in two of us. How do we address this – can we make detection faster? What innovative treatments are being developed to eradicate the disease?  Host Rich Williams is joined by University of Leeds academics David Sebag-Montefiore, is Professor of Clinical Oncology in Leeds’ School of Medicine and Director of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre, Pietro Valdastri, Professor and Chair in Robotics & Autonomous Systems, and Richard Bayliss, Professor of Molecular Medicine.  Resources: Leeds Cancer Research Centre:  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research/our-research-near-you/our-research-in-leeds Bowel cancer research: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/news/article/4736/new-treatment-could-spare-early-stage-rectal-cancer-patients-life-altering-side-effects National Institute for Health and Care Research, Clinical trials guide: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/clinical-trials-guide/20595 Support for those affected by cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/cancer-information-and-support https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ Presented by Rich Williams. Producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio Production: Jade Bailey. Design: James Parrett. Lead Producer: Anne-Marie Luff. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. HOW TO FIX… is a Podmasters Production for the University of Leeds Communications and Engagement team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do we stop violence against women?
17-10-2023
How do we stop violence against women?
How To Fix…from the University of Leeds. Providing hopeful solutions to the greatest challenges humanity faces, directly from the scientists and researchers on the front line. This week: Violence against women and girls is at a critical point. Where do women experience violence and how can we tackle it at the root cause? What new measures are being implemented to ensure we think with safety in mind and how can we work with researchers to ensure our public spaces are safe?  Host Rich Williams is joined by Sam Lewis, Associate Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Alison Lowe OBE, the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) in West Yorkshire, and Anna Barker, Associate Professor in Criminal Justice & Criminology. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode or would like to know more please contact: End Violence Against Women Resources: Refuge: https://refuge.org.uk/ Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ Sikh Women’s Aid: https://www.sikhwomensaid.org.uk/ Southall Black Sisters: https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/ Galop: https://galop.org.uk/ ManKind: https://mankind.org.uk/ Presented by Rich Williams. Producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio Production: Jade Bailey. Design: James Parrett. Lead Producer: Anne-Marie Luff. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. HOW TO FIX… is a Podmasters Production for the University of Leeds Communications and Engagement team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices