Pop-Up University

Understanding well-being data

Dr Susan Oman from the University of Sheffield explains how well-being data is used to make crucial decisions that affect our life chances, livelihoods and quality of life. Part of Pop-Up University 2021

Russia’s War in Ukraine: Episode Two

Why does the Western countries' response to Russia come short of stopping the war in Ukraine? How did the UK, a leading country in response to Russia, fare so far in the conflict? Dr Baris Celik presents a two-episode podcast series exploring Russia’s war in Ukraine. Are there any forms of international cooperation that are more likely to stop the war? What do the non-Western countries think of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What kinds of warfare methods does Russia use in Ukraine? Episode two features Dr Greg Stiles who unpacks the challenges of international cooperation for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, as well as non-Western perspectives on the conflict, and Gabriel Evans who helps us explore the new ways of warfare as observed in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Dr Baris Celik closes the podcast with reflections on possibilities for peace in Ukraine.

Russia’s War in Ukraine: Episode One

Why does the Western countries' response to Russia come short of stopping the war in Ukraine? How did the UK, a leading country in response to Russia, fare so far in the conflict? Dr Baris Celik presents a two-episode podcast series exploring Russia’s war in Ukraine. Are there any forms of international cooperation that are more likely to stop the war? What do the non-Western countries think of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What kinds of warfare methods does Russia use in Ukraine? Episode one features Professor Richard Whitmanm who helps us understand the achievements and shortcomings of the Western countries' response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on the UK’s foreign and security policies.

Calcium regulation: How we have developed a treatment for Hypoparathyroidism

Dr Ian Wilkinson from the University of Sheffield talks about Hypoparathyroidism - a rare condition that affects calcium regulation in the body - and how him and his team have developed a treatment. Part of Pop-Up University 2021

Qualifying work experience: An opportunity or an obstacle for the role of clinical legal education?

Gillian Hutchens from the University of Sheffield explores how Law Clinics work and the role they play in ensuring new lawyers have the skills the public needs. Part of Pop-Up University 2021