About Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)
Beyond Brunel returns for Series 4 with new co-presenters, Claire Gibson and Katy Toms.
From the South West Infrastructure Partnership, supported by ICE South West.
Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast production facilities for Devon and the South West (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk)
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Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)
In this episode of Beyond Brunel, Claire Gibson and Katy Toms explore the evolving landscape of defence infrastructure in the South West with Natalie Parnell from Babcock International Group and Alexis Field from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, particularly in light of modern security needs and technological advancements.
Key topics include the importance of adapting our defence estates to ensure readiness and resilience in a rapidly changing world, the challenges of modernising aging infrastructure while maintaining operational capabilities, and the need for integrated planning and innovative construction methods.
From the South West Infrastructure Partnership (https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/), supported by ICE South West (https://www.ice.org.uk/about-us/ice-near-you/uk/ice-south-west).
Produced by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/), Podcast Services in the South West (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/audio-podcasts).
23 Jun 2026
S4 Ep1: Public Attitudes
Beyond Brunel returns for Series 4 with new co-presenters, Claire Gibson and Katy Toms. In Episode 1, they welcome Pippa Gibbs Joubert, Associate Director at Copper Consultancy, to share her insights on the crucial role of public attitudes in shaping regional infrastructure, particularly in the context of the South West.
This podcast explores the importance of public consensus in infrastructure projects, especially during challenging times such as the cost of living crisis, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Pippa highlights generational differences in engagement and why this requires a shift in how we communicate and engage with the public.
From the South West Infrastructure Partnership (https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk), supported by ICE South West (https://www.ice.org.uk/about-us/ice-near-you/uk/ice-south-west).
Produced by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk), Podcast Services in the South West (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/audio-podcasts).
15 Apr 2025
S3 Ep6: Inclusive Design
In this episode of Beyond Brunel, presenter Christopher Ackland is joined by Steve Maslin, Associate, Technical Authority for Inclusive Design, AtkinsRéalis, and Pam Turton, Head of Transport Strategy, Sustainable Communities, Bath & North East Somerset Council, to gain a better understanding of inclusive design and why it should be a fundamental necessity in infrastructure planning.
Topics discussed include the difference between inclusivity and accessibility, the importance of co-design through community engagement, and the need to integrate systems to create an holistic approach to infrastructure development.
From the South West Infrastructure Partnership (https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk), supported by ICE South West (https://www.ice.org.uk/about-us/ice-near-you/uk/ice-south-west).
Produced by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk), South West Podcast Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/studio-hire) in Plymouth.
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