Here you can find films and media related to Research Councils UK. For further information and updates on our media releases please see the RCUK YouTube Channel and RCUK Twitter feed.
Transcripts of the media below are available on request from Communications@rcuk.ac.uk.
Films
Cutting Edge 2012: The Research Behind Sport – an unfair advantage?
November 2012
The final film in the Cutting Edge 2012 series features leading scientists and sporting legends Roger Black CBE, Tom Daley, Sarah Springman OBE, and Simon Hiscocks to discuss the issues surrounding the modern sporting world, which is dominated by science, technology and engineering. With this comes the dilemma around who is responsible for the performance: whether it is the athlete or the equipment and technology.
Cutting Edge 2012: The Research Behind Sport – an unfair advantage?
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Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Cycling
July 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, Professor Steve Haake hosts an evening of debate that looks at the research that lies behind Team GB’s success, Dr David James leads discussions on how far research and new technologies should be used in the quest to win gold.
Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Cycling
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Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Diving
July 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, Andy Banks, coach of Team GB stars such as Tom Daley discuss how research brings out the best in his athletes. Hosted by Professor Steve Haake, one of the UK’s top sports scientists.
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Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Sailing
July 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, this event featured a top Team GB sailor who discussed
their experiences using the latest research in their quest for success. Hosted by Professor Steve Haake, one of the UK’s top sports scientists.
Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Sailing
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Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Athletics
April 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, this event highlights the next in a series of events about the research behind sport that is helping maximise UK athletes’ potential for top results at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Hosted by Professor Steve Haake, one of the UK’s top sports scientists.
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Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Triathlon
April 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, this event was an opportunity to question both the cutting-edge researchers and high-achieving athletes. Hosted by Professor Steve Haake, one of the UK’s top sports scientists.
Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Triathlon
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Cutting Edge: Wheelchair Basketball
January 2012
From the Cutting Edge 2012 series, this event was an opportunity to question both the cutting-edge researchers and high-achieving athletes. Hosted by Professor Steve Haake, one of the UK’s top sports scientists.
Cutting Edge: Wheelchair Basketball
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Energy Debate at The University of York
May 2011
A film that shows how engaging with the public is important for research.
Energy Debate at The University of York
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The value of engaging the public with research
December 2010
Exploring the benefits of public engagement with research, this film features interviews with leading figures from the academic and research communities.
The value of engaging the public with research
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Film to accompany Research for our Future report
October 2010
A new film to accompany the 'Research for our Future: UK business success through public investment in research' report, featuring interviews with Romesh Vaitilingam, Professor Dave Delpy and leading UK researchers.
A full copy of the report is available from RCUK
here
Film to accompany the 'Research for our Future: UK business success through public investment in research' report
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Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
July 2010
An introduction to how the RCUK Energy Programme is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
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Podcasts
Podcast about the 2010 RCUK Business Plan Competition
November 2010
On 24 November 2010 SQUEASE Ltd won the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Business Plan Competition 2010.
Listen to a podcast featuring interviews with the winners SQUEASE Ltd, other finalists and speakers at the final event. Further information and background can be found here.
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Professor Rick Rylance talking about the impact of skills and expertise
June 2010
UK researchers work with some of the biggest global names in business including Samsung, Siemens, GlaxoSmithKline, Boeing, the BBC and Rolls Royce. The specialist knowledge, skills and experience in working creatively and independently, makes researchers highly employable across a range of occupations.
Listen to a podcast featuring an interview with Professor Rick Rylance, RCUK Champion for Research Careers and a number of researchers talking about the impact of skills and expertise. Further information is available here.
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Professor Alan J Thorpe discussing Research Councils UK's vision for the future
October 2009
RCUK working in partnership cultivates the essential research and skills to provide the bedrock for the UK to have a productive economy, healthy society and contribute to a sustainable world.
Listen to a live interview with Professor Thorpe where he discusses Research Councils UK's vision for the future. Further information is available here.
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