What happens when a career you've dedicated your whole life to suddenly comes to an end? In this episode of Life of PIE, Onya sits down with Xuecong Wang, an alum from the Prosperity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship programme, and Aditi Mutatkar, a former athlete and founder of the Simply Sport Foundation, an organisation dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by athletes when they retire from professional sports, offering them the necessary tools and guidance for a successful career transition. Together, they explore the challenges athletes face when transitioning out of their sports careers. Drawing from Xuecong’s research and Aditi’s grassroots work supporting athletes, they discuss the impact of balancing sports with academia, the lack of infrastructure for athlete career support, and the vital need for career transition assistance programs. Hear how the right preparation can help athletes transition successfully beyond their playing years.

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11/12/2024

Public spaces like parks are increasingly becoming less accessible. This phenomenon, observable from London to Lima, affects how we socialise, engage in physical activities and participate in our communities. One reason for this lack of access is the commodification of these spaces but what are the consequences of charging a fee to access a park? In this episode, Onya speaks with Nadar Chioino, an MSc PIE alum and multidisciplinary designer, and Daniela Chung, a city planner, architect and designer from Lima, Peru. What are the benefits of public spaces for our well-being, and what are the consequences when these spaces are privatized and become less accessible?

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10/10/2024

Access to reliable energy is a pre-requisite of healthy life, yet in many parts of the world the health and quality of life of millions of people is blighted by energy poverty. In this episode we will look at some of the data around global energy poverty – and the challenges of sourcing reliable information and the potential use of the law to bring about change and give more people access to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy.

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6/25/2024

Listen to The Bartlett Review Podcast to hear new ideas and disruptive thinking for the built environment. In each episode we'll hear from expert researchers at The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London, to examine some of the key issues facing us today - from cities and infrastructure to green energy and social justice. bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/index.html In this episode of The Bartlett Review podcast, we delve into the pressing question: is our focus on GDP growth truly beneficial, or is it exacerbating our most critical challenges? As climate and ecological crises deepen and economic inequality widens, the limitations of GDP as a measure of progress become starkly evident. Join Professor Bob Costanza from UCL's Institute for Global Prosperity as he explores these issues with Professor Kate Pickett from the University of York's Department of Health Sciences, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of the Club of Rome.

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6/6/2024

Celebrate International Women's Day with the first episode of the new series of Life of PIE! Onya, your host, delves into the complex world of women's health alongside Kris Teow, an MSc PIE alum from the 2022-23 cohort. Kris shares findings from her qualitative study on the experiences of Malaysian corporate women, shedding light on the diverse ways women's health is perceived and managed globally. From the cultural construction of women's bodies to the stigma surrounding menstruation and menopause, the conversation explores the nuanced factors that shape women's health. Join them as they navigate cultural nuances and societal expectations and raise crucial questions. How do cultural norms shape women's health? What challenges do women face in different corners of the world? Join this eye-opening episode to unravel the complexities of women's health on a global scale, as Onya and Kris invite you to explore, question, and advocate for a more inclusive approach to women's well-being.

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3/6/2024

Life of PIE (Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship) is an original podcast from UCL Institute for Global Prosperity. The series delves into some of the latest research from our Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc alumni students and starts a different kind of conversation with researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs doing cutting edge work and rethinking entrepreneurship in new ways. Hosted by Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc programme lead, Dr Onya Idoko and produced by programme graduate, Juan Manuel Castillo. Available on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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3/5/2024

Prospective students were invited to join The Bartlett School of Planning's Postgraduate Tutor, Dr Ben Clifford for a Q&A session on 28th November. Dr Clifford gives an introduction to the field of Planning before opening the floor to questions.

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12/6/2022