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 Brunning
Host 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 sex
Dr 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 here
Presented 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.
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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.
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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.
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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-leeds
Bowel cancer research:
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/news/article/4736/new-treatment-could-spare-early-stage-rectal-cancer-patients-life-altering-side-effects
National Institute for Health and Care Research, Clinical trials guide:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/clinical-trials-guide/20595
Support for those affected by cancer:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/cancer-information-and-support
https://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.
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How do we build a carbon-free future?
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: Climate change is the biggest issue humanity faces, so how do we reach net zero? How can we ensure our future is carbon-free and who are the world leaders making a difference?
Host Rich Williams is joined by Clare Richardson-Barlow, Lecturer in East Asian Studies, Vera Trappmann, Professor of Comparative Employment Relations, and Richard Beardsworth, Professor of International Politics.
Resources:
Just Transition research project:
https://business.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/research-projects/2039/just-transition-in-the-uk
Climate leadership:
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/article/climate-leadership-now-climate-finance-political-will/156934/
COP28:
https://unfccc.int/cop28
Schools for Climate:
https://schoolsforclimateaction.weebly.com/
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.
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