Imperial Business Podcast

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  IDEAs Rewired Bonus Episode: In conversation with Aglaia Freccero 06.11.2025 15min

  We often hear about the negative effects of smartphones on young people’s mental health. But what if they could also help improve it?  In this bonus episode, Aglaia Freccero, a President’s PhD scholar in the Division of Psychiatry at Imperial, joins Lok Yee Liu to discuss MindCraft: a digital tool designed to track young people’s mental health and provide just-in-time support. Hear about how it’s being tested in schools and how it could transform the way students manage their wellbeing.  Find out more about MindCraft from the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial.   
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  IDEAs Rewired #5: Can apps fix the wellbeing crisis? 30.10.2025 31min

  Is there a wellbeing crisis across universities? Is technology helping or hindering students’ mental health? In the final episode of this series, Anna Goodwin and Sophie Cutforth, Student Wellbeing Advisors at Imperial Business School, check in with Lok Yee Liu to explore the impact of technology, AI and apps on students’ wellbeing and the support they receive. We also hear from students at Imperial who tell us whether they’ve ever asked AI for advice. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode or would benefit from wellbeing support, you may find the following links helpful: Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing NHS Mental Health Support For Imperial students, visit the Student Support Zone Students at other universities should check the Student Services web pages at their institution for guidance. The articles referenced in the episode are: Beyond the Student Mental Health Crisis: A Collaborative Transatlantic Symposium by Advanced HE, and Student Wellbeing in the AI Era: Stress, Confidence, and Connection – A Global Snapshot by the Higher Education Policy Institute. Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website.  
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  IDEAs Rewired #4: Can students use GenAI? 23.10.2025 29min

  By now, most universities across the UK have implemented guidance on AI usage. But do students actually know what it says? This week, Jay DesLauriers, a Teaching Fellow and an AI Futurist in Education at Imperial, and Heather Mack, Director of Strategy and Operations at the IDEA Lab, join Lok Yee Liu to dissect current and future guidance around AI in higher education. Plus, Jay and Heather use Imperial Business School’s traffic light system to challenge students’ perceptions of when they can and can’t use generative AI. Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website. Episode links: For staff and students at Imperial, the university’s AI Principles, Generative AI guidance and Generative AI and Study Guidance Hub. JISC’s Student perceptions of AI 2025 HEPI’s Student Generative AI Survey 2025 The Digital Education Council’s The Next Era of Assessment: A Global Review of AI in Assessment Design
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  IDEAs Rewired #3: Can technology save the world? 16.10.2025 31min

  This week, we ask whether technology is accelerating or solving the climate crisis.  Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Undaunted and Director of Innovation at Imperial’s Grantham Institute, sits down with Lok Yee Liu to discuss the launch of EarthScale, a nationwide, university-led programme providing vital scaling support to climate tech startups in that tricky ‘missing middle’. Alyssa also responds to students’ anxiety around the impact of their tech use on the planet. EarthScale is announcing its first cohort of ventures in October 2025. Follow their journeys and stay updated on when applications open for Cohort 2: EarthScale website EarthScale LinkedIn EarthScale newsletter Find out more about Imperial’s Grantham Institute and Undaunted, and visit the Notpla website to find out more about its biodegradable, plastic-free packaging. Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website.  
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  IDEAs Rewired #2: Is VR the classroom of the future? 09.10.2025 30min

  This week, we want to know what higher education would look like if attending lectures were as simple as putting on a VR headset. And whether this could become a reality. Adrian Cowell, Innovation Lead for the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial, and Stephen Vaz, the IDEA Lab’s Director of Learning Innovation, sit down with Lok Yee Liu to explore virtual reality’s place in the future of higher education. Plus, students from Imperial give us their take on wearing headsets instead of attending classes. Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website. Episode links: Imperial’s Virtual Reality Student Experience (ViRSE) Imperial School of Medicine LinkedIn 
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  IDEAs Rewired #1: Is AI making us lazy learners? 01.10.2025 26min

  In the first episode of IDEAs Rewired, the team wants to know whether students (and teachers) are becoming too reliant on AI. Cloda Jenkins, Associate Dean (Education, Pedagogy and Innovation) at Imperial Business School, and Sean O’Grady, Lead Learning Designer at the IDEA Lab, catch up with Lok Yee Liu to discuss the current impact of AI on teaching and learning in higher education. We also hear from a few of our students, who tell us whether they think AI is making them lazy. Follow the IDEA Lab at Imperial Business School on LinkedIn for further insights into innovative educational technologies and experiences. You can also check out the IDEA Lab website. Find out more about Imperial’s StudentShapers programme referenced in the episode.  
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  Sports Business #3: Conversations with JJ Irukwu: Mentorship and the Future of Sports 25.09.2025 49min

  Welcome to another episode featuring JJ Irukwu. In this episode, he opens up about his personal setbacks and the mindset shift that helped him overcome them, helping him empower empowering others today. He also shares his bold take on where the sports industry is headed and what it needs to thrive.
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  Sports Business #2: Conversations with JJ Irukwu; Purpose and Playbooks 18.09.2025 39min

  Want to know what it’s like working in one of the biggest names in the sports industry, In this episode we are joined with JJ Irukwu, Strategy and Business Development Manager at Sky Sports, to bring us on his career journey and unique insight on the sports industry today. Trust me, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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  IB Green Minds #8: In conversation with Antoine Poincaré 28.05.2025 30min

  In this episode, host Frédérique welcomes Antoine Poincaré, Head of Axa Climate School, to explore the role of education in climate action, the unexpected business models transformation of transitioning sectors and the imperative to prioritize adaptation. In his current role, Antoine translates complex climate science into actionable strategies that foster awareness and drive impact across the organizations he supports. Tune in for insights on the adaptation of industries through enhanced awareness and capabilities.  Have suggestions for future guests or themes you’d like us to explore? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.     As referred in the podcast: Trois degrés newsletter (https://troisdegres.net/)   
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  IB Green Minds #7: In conversation with Lisa Sachs 15.05.2025 53min

  Host Rajan Sangha is joined by Lisa Sachs (Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment & Columbia Climate School MS in Climate Finance) to unpack the impact of tariffs and trade tensions on clean energy, the failures of ESG investing, and the urgent need for political will in climate finance. They discuss the global cost of capital divide, critical minerals governance, adaptation challenges, rising protectionism and why international cooperation is essential for a just and effective energy transition. Have suggestions for future guests or themes you’d like us to explore? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.
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  Sports Business #1: Starting Your Career in Sports: A Reality Check 28.03.2025 45min

  Welcome to the Imperial Sports Business Podcast! To start off the new season, we’re having an open and honest conversation with Vipul Londhe, Co-Founder of Future in Sports—a community dedicated to helping aspiring sports professionals break into the industry. Join us as we discuss the realities of building a career in sports and the steps you need to take to succeed. 
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  IB Green Minds #6: In conversation with Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson 20.03.2025 45min

  In this episode of Green Minds, we sit down with Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, the acclaimed writers behind the thought-provoking play Kyoto now playing @sohoplace until 3rd May and produced by RSC, Good Chance, Rachel Styne and Jessica Foung. We explore how they bring climate narratives to life on stage, using storytelling to confront the complexities of global climate negotiations. Joe and Joe share insights into their research and writing process, the role of agreement in driving environmental awareness, and how theatre can spark critical conversations about climate justice.  Join us for an inspiring discussion on the intersection of creativity and climate action, and how stories can shape our understanding of one of the most pressing challenges of our time. If you've seen the show and are wondering what you can do, visit https://www.goodchance.org.uk/kyoto/act"  Have suggestions for future guests or themes you’d like us to explore? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com. 
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  IB Green Minds #5: In conversation with Paul O'Connor 12.03.2025 31min

  This week’s episode of Green Minds features Paul O’Connor, Head of Sustainable Finance- Debt Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan In this episode, Paul speaks about his professional background, the various financial instruments used in sustainable finance and provides insights into recent current affairs and the future of the industry. Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.
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  IB Green Minds #4: In conversation with Elsy T. Milan 26.02.2025 28min

  In this episode, we explore carbon capture and storage technology through an economic lens with Elsy T. Milan, a PhD Student at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London. As a multi-disciplinary problem-solver, Elsa shares her journey from navigating international conferences to shaping her aspirations to accelerate decarbonisation. Tune in for insights on the intersection of policy and innovation.     As discussed in the podcast: Climate Young negotiators program 
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  IB Green Minds #3: In conversation with John O'Brien 19.02.2025 20min

  This week’s episode of Green Minds features John O’Brien, Managing Director at Deloitte New York and Global Lead for decarbonisation in the Mining and Metals. In this episode, John discusses topics including his experience working in the climate sector since the 1990’s, clean technology, the creation of his book 2100 Visions, his current role at Deloitte, and offers his views on recent current affairs. Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.
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  IB Green Minds #2: In Conversation with Clover Hogan 12.02.2025 17min

  Our first episode of Green Minds for the 2025 season features renowned climate activist Clover Hogan, founder of Force of Nature, the youth-driven non-profit channelling climate anxiety into meaningful action. In this episode, Clover discusses her motivations for getting involved with climate change, the purpose of her company, and offers her views on COP events, industry engagement, the education system, and climate activism. To learn more about Clover Hogan and her work, visit her website here.   Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com. 
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  IB Green Minds #1: Meet the Hosts 30.01.2025 9min

  Meet your new hosts for the 2024-2025 academic year, MSc in Climate Change, Management & Finance students Frédérique, Grace, Donagh and Rajan. In this brief episode, this year’s hosts share their backgrounds, motivations, areas of interest, and tackle a surprise question along the way! Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should consider? Feel free to drop us a message via podcast.greenminds@gmail.com
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  IB Research: "Is an ageing population in the UK that bad"? 24.10.2024 12min

  Gareth Mitchell sits down with David Miles, Professor of Financial Economics at the Business School, about his research on ageing populations and declining birth rates - are they really that bad? Professor David Miles is a member of the Budget Responsibility Committee of the Office for Budget Responsibility. Between May 2009 and September 2015, he was a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England. His current research focuses on policy issues connected with financial stability, the housing market and the setting of monetary policy. 
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  IB Green Minds #26: In conversation with Zaneta Sedilekova 01.08.2024 55min

  This week's episode of Green Minds features Zaneta Sedilekova, biodiversity and climate risk lawyer and founder and CEO of Planet Law Lab, where she advises companies on how to mitigate their sustainability risks.    In this episode, Zaneta shares valuable insights into her work and explains what climate litigation is, how it impacts society and climate change, and the differences between climate and biodiversity litigation.     For listeners interested in learning more about climate litigation, the 2024 snapshot report on global trends in climate litigation can be found here.    Do you have any suggestions for guests or topics we should explore? Feel free to email us at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.  
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  IB Green Minds 25: In conversation with Tim Turner, Part 2 18.07.2024 30min

  In this week’s Green Minds episode, Jim sits down with Tim Turner from Kona Energy. Together, they go through the battery’s revenue stack and hear about career opportunities in the energy sector. This is the second part of a two-part episode.    Key Highlights:  Summary of the GB electricity market  The need for battery and their role in the system  A closer look at what a battery storage project really is  The development process of a battery storage project  The revenue stack of a battery storage project  Future trends in the battery space  Navigating a career in the energy sector    For listeners who want to reach out to Tim, you can find him at   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-turner-80b739190/    Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com