The University of Liverpool has launched a new podcast series designed to showcase the institution’s world-leading discoveries and global impact.
The ‘Original Ideas’ podcast, hosted by Research Communications Officer, Gavin Freeborn, explores different areas of research activity across our three faculties. Gavin talks to inspiring academics, students, and key partners of the University who all aim to improve the world we live in.
The first episode focuses on one of the biggest threats to global health – air pollution. Professor Dan Pope, Institute of Population Health, shares expert insights into the vital work he and his team are undertaking in the NIHR funded CLEAN-Air(Africa) project, which aims to tackle the challenge of household air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa. Dan explains how their research is helping African nations transition away from burning highly polluting solid biomass fuels and kerosene for cooking to a more sustainable alternative – liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
Early career researcher Chloe Gray who won the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) People’s Choice Award is also featured. She sheds light on her research investigating the properties of particulate matter—an air pollution variant comprising particles of solids or liquids suspended in the atmosphere. Chloe has deployed low-cost sensors across Liverpool to create a profile of air pollution emitted from the various areas in and around the Merseyside Region and how it affects different areas of the city.
Professor Anthony Hollander, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Impact said: “The University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive higher education institutions. Our work has global reach and influence and as the University works towards its strategic vision of becoming a global Top 100 university, the ‘Original Ideas’ podcast is a brilliant platform for our researchers to shine a light on the life changing work they are involved in.”
Liverpool’s unique and world-leading approach addresses key research questions and global challenges. Find out more at University of Liverpool Research and tune into our podcast: