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by The University of Manchester

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Talk 200 is a new lecture and podcast series from The University of Manchester, launching to mark our bicentenary: 200 years of making a difference. This year we’re reflecting on our past, celebrating our present and looking to the future – and Talk 200 invites listeners to be part of the journey. Our podcast host, Manchester aficionado, author, and University alumnus Andy Spinoza will be joined by a diverse line-up of guests from our community – pioneering academics and notable figures, inspiring staff, alumni and students – to discuss topics such as health, digital and AI, climate change, and equality and justice.

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Episode thumbnail for Access and success: 200 years of removing barriers from education

December 3, 2024

Access and success: 200 years of removing barriers from education

Professor April McMahon and industry experts discuss the University of Manchester's 200-year commitment to removing barriers from education, delivering equitable student experiences and transforming careers.

Episode thumbnail for Talking creative and culture: Manchester's "anthropological soup"

October 25, 2024

Talking creative and culture: Manchester's "anthropological soup"

<p>Host Andy Spinoza invites <a href="https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/john.mcauliffe">Professor John McAuliffe</a>, Director of Creative Manchester, Co-Director of the Centre for New Writing, and Professor of Poetry at The University of Manchester; <a href="https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/caroline.bithell">Professor Caroline Bithell</a>, Professor of Ethnomusicology at Manchester; and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishathompson">Keisha Thompson FRSA</a>, Innovation Fellow with Creative Manchester; to explore Manchester’s rich creative and cultural environment – and the University’s important contribution to it. </p><p>They consider how the city’s industrial past has helped to shape its cultural and creative landscape, highlighting key figures such as novelist Anthony Burgess and the formation of the University’s cultural institutions, including the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester Museum and more. </p><p>The group delves into the importance of investment in culture and how we can strive to make it more accessible to all, and eye our future goals in this ever-changing sector. </p><p>This podcast episode was recorded on 18 June 2024.</p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>Find our more on:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/">Creative Manchester</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/">Manchester Museum</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.jodrellbank.net/">Jodrell Bank</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/">The Whitworth</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/">John Rylands Research Institute and Library</a> </li><li><a href="https://stories.manchester.ac.uk/british-pop-archive/index.html">British Pop Archive</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/equality/art-in-conflict-zones-sdg-16/">In Place of War: Supporting, developing and promoting artists from conflict zones</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/showcase/giving-voice-to-singers/">The natural voice movement: Giving a voice to singers and cultures across the world</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/uks-first-centre-of-excellence-for-music-and-dementia-hosted-by-manchester-camerata/">Manchester Camerata x The University of Manchester</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/music/about/performance/departmental-opportunities/klezmer/">Klezmer – The Michael Kahan Kapelye</a> </li><li><a href="https://universallymanchester.com/live-streamed-events/">Universally Manchester Festival</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.manchestercityofliterature.com/">UNESCO Manchester City of Literature</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.college.manchester.ac.uk/units/?year=2024&amp;semester=2&amp;course=541">On Creativity: Practices and Perspectives</a> (University College for Interdisciplinary Learning course) </li></ul>

Episode thumbnail for Bonus content: Panel discussion on 'The unmaking of everything'

October 3, 2024

Bonus content: Panel discussion on 'The unmaking of everything'

<p>In this bonus content to accompany Professor Mike Shaver’s live lecture: ‘The unmaking of everything<em>’,</em> you’ll hear the full panel discussion with him that followed Mike’s talk. </p><p>If you haven’t seen the lecture yet, head to manchester.ac.uk/talk200 to hear from the Director of Sustainable Futures at The University of Manchester as he discusses sustainability challenges and the complex nature of our material world, with a particular focus on plastics. </p><p>Listen from our panel experts, chaired by Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research at Manchester, including Dr Helen Holmes, Deputy Director of Sustainable Futures; Dr Rosa Cuéllar-Franca, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering; and Dr Ciaran Lahive, a Research Fellow at the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub.</p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>Find out more about: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.sustainablefutures.manchester.ac.uk/">Sustainable Futures research platform</a></li><li><a href="https://smihub.ac.uk/">Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sci.manchester.ac.uk/">Sustainable Consumption Institute</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tyndall.manchester.ac.uk/">The Tyndall Centre, Manchester</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybUhKSZOxWM">Recycling waste in the beer industry</a> – explore how Manchester researchers at The University of Manchester are using innovative methods to analyze and remove plastic from the brewing process</li></ul>

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What is Talk 200?

Talk 200 is a new lecture and podcast series from The University of Manchester, launching to mark our bicentenary: 200 years of making a difference.

This year we’re reflecting on our past, celebrating our present and looking to the future – and Talk 200 invites listeners to be part of the journey.

Our podcast host, Manchester aficionado, author, and University alumnus Andy Spinoza will be joined by a diverse line-up of guests from our community – pioneering academics and notable figures, inspiring staff, alumni and students – to discuss topics such as health, digital and AI, climate change, and equality and justice.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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