Engenius

Jade, Insyirah and Tom speak with Nicola Grahamslaw, the newly-appointed ship conservation engineer at the SS Great Britain. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and constructed in Bristol, this majestic iron-hulled ship was the largest passenger vessel in the world at the time of its launch, and sailed the world countless times during a service life of nearly a century. After being left abandoned in the Falkland Islands for decades, the ship was rescued and lovingly restored, and now has pride of place in the Bristol harbourside. In this episode, Nicola recounts the ship's vibrant and storied history, and we discuss the day-to-day challenges she tackles in her unique job, as well as the importance of learning new skills and accepting unusual challenges to prepare for the fast-paced world of the future. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly p

Phoebe and Tom speak with Ruth Bourne, a former member of the Women's Royal Naval Service who operated mechanical 'bombe' computers at the Bletchley Park codebreaking centre during World War II. Ruth now volunteers at the Park, teaching the public about its incredible history. We discuss what it felt like to be part of a top-secret wartime project, the challenging and strenuous work that Ruth and her colleagues did every day, and the ingenious science behind both the German Enigma code and the machines that eventually broke it. To find out more about Bletchley Park, and book a visit to see surviving machines in action (and perhaps meet Ruth herself!), head to https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom visits the Bespoked tradeshow to speak with Caren Hartley, an award winning bicycle framebuilder and former sculptor who owns two companies which sell beautiful handmade bikes. We discuss the small features that make her bicycles special, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the value of lovingly handmade products in our mass-produced economy. To find out more about Caren's companies, head to http://www.hartleycycles.com/ and https://www.isenworkshop.com/. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom and Insyirah speak with Dr James Norman, a lecturer in sustainable civil engineering at the University of Bristol. We discuss James' career as both a designer of iconic buildings and an inspirational educator, and his views on the future of sustainable construction. We also focus on the content of his upcoming book, which aims to teach people about their own capacity to make big changes in their communities and the wider world. Follow James' escapades across his many areas of interest on Twitter, at @JamesLecturer, and his very own record label at @brian_records. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom and Jade speak with Dr Jason Yon, who has held a number of research and teaching posts at the University of Bristol since gaining his MEng and PhD here. Jason's work focuses primarily on building green electrical systems for aerospace and automotive applications, but covers a broad range of multidisciplinary topics including renewable energy generation. He also serves as Faculty Advisor to the Bristol Electric Racing Formula Student team. We discuss the technical questions that Jason grapples with in his work, the challenges facing Formula Student teams and electric vehicles in general, and the potential of renewable energy microgrids as a 'leapfrogging' technology for developing countries. To find out more about the UK Formula Student competition, head to www.imeche.org/events/formula-student. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly pr

Tom, Georgiana and Jade speak with Dr Steve Bullock, an aerospace researcher, teaching fellow and Widening Participation Officer at the University of Bristol. We discuss Steve's technical research into building robot aircraft that can refuel themselves in mid-air, what the future of engineering education may look like, the challenges of improving diversity in the field, and SpaceX's bold plans for our multi-planetary future. Prior to embarking on his PhD, Steve was school science teacher, and he is passionate about bringing more talented into the profession. To find out more about careers in teaching, head to https://www.teachfirst.org.uk. Steve is also the host of the Cosmic Shed, a fantastic podcast about science fact, science fiction and everything in between. Give them a listen at www.thecosmicshed.com. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music

Tom and Phoebe speak with Trish Johnson, a chartered civil engineer and Bridgemaster at the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. We discuss the varied nature of Trish's work, the suspension bridge's illustrious history and hidden secrets, and the importance of role models in widening participation in engineering. To find out more about the Clifton Suspension Bridge, head to https://www.cliftonbridge.org.uk/. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom speaks with Ian Tansley, designer, founder and CTO at Sure Chill, a Cardiff-based company developing a unique new cooling technology with the power to impact on people and business around the world. We discuss the trajectory of Ian's career, the origin of the Sure Chill technology, and his thoughts on the nature of innovation and convincing people to accept big ideas. To find out more about Sure Chill, head to http://www.surechill.com/ ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom, Jade and Insyirah speak with Mat Mew, a design engineer and the founder of Huxlo, a small company which designs and builds bespoke wooden furniture. Huxlo has big plans for the future, to transition into building entire custom homes that are sustainable and low cost. We discuss the past, present and future of Huxlo, the benefits of the company's unique design and build process, and Mat's experience of life as an engineer-entrepreneur. To find out more about Huxlo, head to https://www.huxlo.co.uk/ [Apologies for the background noise in the second half of this episode - hopefully it shouldn't distract too much from the conversation!] ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

Tom, Insyirah and Jade welcome you to Engenius, a brand new podcast brought to you by Engineers without Borders Bristol and recorded at the Burst Radio studios. At Engenius, we explore the future, by talking with the pioneering engineers of today. Listen to our upcoming episodes to meet people whose jobs change the world, in fields as diverse as robotics, energy, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture and the built environment. We'll explore their backgrounds, their motivations, and the impact their work will have on our lives, and on our planet. We've already recorded a few episodes and have plenty more in the pipeline to upload every week, so be sure to send us plenty of feedback, share with friends... and stay tuned. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by https://soundcloud.com/yemzo.