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How do we make sure every child has the best start in life?

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: The early years of a child’s life shape their future. But for too many, the basic foundations are missing, leading to consequences that last a lifetime – impacting their education, health, happiness and more. How do we make sure that every child, wherever they’re born and whatever their background or circumstances, has the best possible start in life? Host Rich Williams is joined by three guests from the University of Leeds who are searching for the answers:  • Professor Mark Mon-Williams: Holds a Chair in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Leeds, Editor of all twelve Child of the North reports and Deputy Chair of the Department for Education Science Advisory Council.  • Professor Cat Davies: Professor of Language Development, Dean for Research Culture, and an international authority on early education and language development. • Professor Louise Tracey:  Professor of Early Years Education, renowned expert in speech, communication and early years education and the university’s Research Centre Lead for Inclusion, Childhood and Youth.  You can read more about the Child of the North series of reports, which was co-produced by the University of Leeds here. Presented by Rich Williams. Produced by Tom Taylor and Kathleen Johnston. External Communications Campaigns Manager is Kersti Mitchell. Communications and Engagement Assistant is Anisah Arif. 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 can we have a healthy relationship with dating apps?

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: An estimated 4.4 million adults in the UK now use dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in their search for the perfect partner, with these platforms generating a staggering £150 million in annual revenue. While many people do find the love of their life online, concerns are mounting over reports that some services perpetuate racism, are losing users, and can even promote gambling through their paid subscription models. So, how can we build a healthy relationship with dating apps?“One thing people need to realise is that they’re stepping into an environment designed to benefit the company—always. It’s like walking into a casino: the house always wins.” – Dr Luke BrunningHost Rich Williams is joined by three guests from the University of Leeds who are searching for the answers: Dr Luke Brunning, Lecturer in Applied and Inter-Disciplinary Ethics at the IDEA Centre, with research interests in the philosophy of romantic life, ethics and philosophy of emotion Dr Natasha McKeever, Lecturer in Applied Ethics at the IDEA Centre, researching the philosophy of love and sexDr Alessandro Birgalia, Associate Professor of Marketing at Leeds University Business School who researches consumer behaviour and psychology, branding and more.• You can find out more about The Centre for Love, Sex and Relationships, led by Natasha and Luke, here• You can read more about Alessandro’s research here• You can find out more about the Ethical Dating Online research group herePresented by Rich Williams. Produced by Tom Taylor and Jade Bailey. External Communications Campaigns Manager is Kersti Mitchell. External Communications and Campaigns Officer is Mia Saunders. 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 can we meet our future protein needs sustainably?

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: More and more of us are adopting a meat-free diet, it’s estimated that 16% of the UK population are vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian. Those of us participating in ‘Veganuary’ this year may already be familiar with meat-alternatives such as Beyond Meat or Quorn, but we may not know what these products are actually made of. Why are alternative proteins so important? What needs to be done to ensure these products are healthy, tasty and affordable? How can we meet our future protein needs sustainably?Host Rich Williams is joined by three members of the National Alternative Proteins Innovation Centre (NAPIC): Professor Anwesha Sarkar, Director of Research and Innovation for the School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds; Professor Louise Dye, Co-Director of the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food and Professor Derek Stewart, Director of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre at The James Hutton Institute.You can find out more about NAPIC here.Presented by Rich Williams. Produced by Jade Bailey. External Communications Campaigns Manager is Kersti Mitchell. Communications Assistant is Anisah Arif. 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 can we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?

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: Cars have become a staple of modern society, but they can create all sorts of problems. Vehicles have a costly effect on the environment, and research shows that cars are only in motion for 4% of the day – but what are the alternatives? How can we make public transport more reliable? What would a future where we don’t need to own a car look like? Host Rich Williams is joined by Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance, Dr Ian Philips, Senior Research Fellow exploring sustainable and equitable transport, and Jillian Anable, Professor of Transport and Energy at the Institute of Transport Studies. You can find out more about the INFUZE project here. You can find out more about the ELEVATE project here.  Presented by Rich Williams. Produced by Jade Bailey. External Communications Campaigns Manager is Kersti Mitchell. Communications Assistant is Anisah Arif. 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 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-leedsBowel cancer research:https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/news/article/4736/new-treatment-could-spare-early-stage-rectal-cancer-patients-life-altering-side-effectsNational Institute for Health and Care Research, Clinical trials guide:https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/clinical-trials-guide/20595Support for those affected by cancer:https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/cancer-information-and-supporthttps://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