Podcast
Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, the Transforming Society podcast brings you conversations with our authors around social justice and global social challenges.
We get to grips with the story their research tells, with a focus on the specific ways in which it could transform society for the better.
In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Paul Savage and Janne Tienari, co-authors of 'Moomin Management: Redefining Generosity', about what business can learn from Tove Jansson's beloved troll creatures.…Read more
A compelling discussion on the multifaceted challenges faced by Black PhD students in academia. Guests William Ackah and Madina Wane, co-editors of 'The Black PhD Experience', offer a nuanced exploration of the lived experiences of Black scholars.…Read more
In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Rodney D. Coates, author of 'Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth', about what critical race theory is and why it has found itself in the crosshairs of white nationalists.…Read more
Despite economic development, modern slavery persists all around the world. The issue is not only one of crime but the regulation of the economy, better welfare, and social protections. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Sylvia Walby and Karen Shire, authors of 'Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society', about this growing global issue.…Read more
Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy’ and former British ambassador who led posts in Ukraine, Turkey and Austria, talks about the lessons we all can learn from diplomacy.…Read more
Jules Boykoff speaks to George Miller about when the Olympics first made an impression on him, why the question of what the Olympics are for matters and what makes him feel positive about the possibility of change.…Read more
Time was when museums were staid, dusty institutions. Those days are long gone. Jon Sleigh tells George Miller why he structured the book around conversations with museum professionals about specific exhibits in a wide range of institutions. …Read more
In this episode, Rebecca Megson-Smith speaks with Jen Shang, co-author of ‘Meaningful Philanthropy: The Person Behind the Giving’, about the high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals behind philanthropic giving.…Read more
Jess Miles speaks with Lee Gregory and Cat Tully about the Academics Stand Against Poverty manifesto audit which establishes which parties are most likely to address poverty and enable British society to flourish.…Read more
If the way we eat now is bad for our health, bad for animal welfare and bad for the planet, is veganism the answer? Catherine Oliver and George Miller discuss in our latest podcast.…Read more