by UK Young Academy
Join the leaders of tomorrow on the UK Young Academy podcast. Hear from our members across disciplines and sectors as they share their journeys, including the highs and lows of their careers, and what drives them to make a difference. Follow the UK Young Academy ▶https://ukyoungacademy.org/ ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-young-academy/ ▶ https://twitter.com/UKYoungAcademy
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April 30, 2026
<p>In this final episode of season 1 of the UK Young Academy podcast, Co-hosts Alistair McConnell, Associate Professor in Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University, and Wenmiao Yu, entrepreneur and co-founder of Quantum Dice, share their backgrounds, motivations for joining the UK Young Academy, and their contributions to various projects in the Young Academy's early years. </p><p>They discuss the importance of collaboration within academia, and the conversation also touches on the cultural dynamics of academia in the UK. They reflect on the many insights gained from their guests throughout the season. </p><p>Learn more about Wenmiao and connect </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenmiao-yu-b37bba151" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.lowtogrow.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://ukyoungacademy.org/members/wenmiao-yu/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UK Young Academy website profile</a> </p></li></ul><p>Learn more about Alistair and connect </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ukyoungacademy.org/members/alistair-mcconnell/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UK Young Academy website profile</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mcconnell-1576246a/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> </p></li></ul><p> Chapters </p><p>00:00 Introduction to the hosts </p><p>02:44 Backgrounds and motivations for joining the UK Young Academy </p><p>05:19 Contributions to the UK Young Academy </p><p>07:58 Projects and initiatives in focus </p><p>10:24 Challenges and time management </p><p>12:48 Collaboration and engagement in academia </p><p>15:28 Cultural reflections on academia </p><p>18:19 Podcasting experience and insights </p><p>21:04 Future aspirations and impact of the podcast </p><p>24:06 Quickfire round and closing thoughts </p>
March 18, 2026
<p>In this episode of the UK Young Academy podcast, Fatemeh Shahbazi, an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, shares her journey in mechanical engineering and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). </p><p>She discusses her passion for education, innovative teaching methods, and her involvement with the UK Young Academy, particularly the IMAGINE project aimed at empowering disadvantaged children. </p><p>Fatemeh reflects on the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in academia and encourages others to pursue their passions. </p><p>Learn more about Fatemeh and connect: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ukyoungacademy.org/people/fatemeh-shahbazi/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UK Young Academy website profile</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatemeshahbazi/?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fatemeh's LinkedIn</a> </p></li></ul><p>Chapters </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Fatemeh Shahbazi </p><p>01:05 Journey into computational fluid dynamics </p><p>03:50 Passion for education and innovative teaching </p><p>04:46 Involvement with the UK Young Academy </p><p>05:11 The IMAGINE project: empowering disadvantaged children </p><p>07:26 Challenges and lessons learned when volunteering </p><p>09:31 Impact of UK Young Academy on personal growth </p><p>11:22 Future aspirations </p><p>13:21 Key Lessons from UK Young Academy involvement </p><p>14:27 Vision for the future of UK Young Academy </p><p>15:58 Exciting projects in mechanical engineering </p><p>16:41 Engagement opportunities for collaboration </p><p>17:11 Quick fire round </p><p><br></p>
March 4, 2026
<p>On the fourth episode of the UK Young Academy podcast, Nikita Hari, an electronics engineer and educator, shares her journey from academia to industry, emphasising the importance of interdisciplinary work and the role of the UK Young Academy in fostering collaboration. </p><p>She discusses her work in engineering education, her involvement in tech start-ups, and her contributions to science and technology diplomacy. Nikita also offers advice to young professionals, highlighting the value of embracing failure and taking risks. </p><p>Learn more about Nikita and connect: </p><ul><li><p><a href="http://uk.linkedin.com/in/nikitahari" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://nikitahari.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Website</u></a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UAYaF6wAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Google Scholar</u></a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/nikita-hari" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>University of Oxford staff profile</u></a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://ukyoungacademy.org/members/nikita-hari/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>UK Young Academy website profile</u></a> </p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Chapters </p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Nikita Hari </p><p>00:03:00 Career journey and education </p><p>00:09:00 Interdisciplinary work and innovation </p><p>00:15:00 Role in tech startups </p><p>00:21:00 Science and technology diplomacy </p><p>00:27:00 Advice for young professionals </p><p></p>
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Join the leaders of tomorrow on the UK Young Academy podcast.
Hear from our members across disciplines and sectors as they share their journeys, including the highs and lows of their careers, and what drives them to make a difference.
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▶https://ukyoungacademy.org/ ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-young-academy/ ▶ https://twitter.com/UKYoungAcademy
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