
In the UK and worldwide, the gender health gap continues to create significant challenges when it comes to women’s health, with women spending around 25 per cent more of their lives in poor health than men. So why is...


The THE Connect podcast brings together experts from higher education and industry to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe THE Connect podcast brings together experts from higher education and industry to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Recent episodes include "Why women spend more of their lives in poor health than men" (22 September 2026, 26 minutes), "Shaping better lawyers through international and interdisciplinary study" (11 August 2026, 26 minutes), and "How universities are powering Europe’s innovation future" (27 July 2026, 19 minutes).
THE Connect publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for THE Connect is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. THE Connect requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. THE Connect's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for THE Connect are Universities & Colleges. THE Connect has an education audience.
THE Connect is an education podcast with 51 episodes published.
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In the UK and worldwide, the gender health gap continues to create significant challenges when it comes to women’s health, with women spending around 25 per cent more of their lives in poor health than men. So why is...

The University of Exeter and Simon Fraser University (SFU) have launched an Accelerated Law Programme, giving students the opportunity to combine an undergraduate degree at SFU with a Bachelor of Laws at Exeter. The...

Higher education is central to research and knowledge creation. But today, institutions are being challenged to go one step further by turning their excellence into innovation, entrepreneurship and measurable impact...

Neurological disorders affect more than 3 billion people worldwide, representing the leading cause of disease burden and the second leading cause of death. In response to this global challenge and aligned with the World...

Higher education participation varies significantly across the UK. In areas known as higher education cold spots – regions with historically low rates of university enrolment – businesses often struggle to access the...

Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the development of students’ abilities to understand and manage emotions, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions and navigate complex social environments...

The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at City University of Hong Kong focuses on shaping students to be compassionate about animal welfare and nurturing their development as emerging...

Led by researchers at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, the LINKS project evaluates and strengthens evidence-based early-childhood programmes in conflict-affected countries, developing culturally...

The Centre for Precision Technologies at the University of Huddersfield advances precision engineering through integrated research, doctoral training and close collaboration with industry partners. Through diverse...

Digital technologies give universities powerful ways to enhance how students learn, but the real challenge lies in using them effectively. Too often, new tools are introduced without input from those who will use them...

A partnership between University of Exeter and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has seen the two institutions collaborating to share resources, expertise and ideas relating to sport science. The partnership is...

From the science of hearing and spatial perception to innovations in sound design, psychoacoustic research is transforming the way we listen. Audio and psychoacoustic engineering explore how humans perceive sound and...

The communities of microorganisms living within and around us shape the way infections begin, progress and resolve. By studying the microbiome alongside pathogens, researchers are uncovering why some individuals are...

UK railway research is making rail transport more competitive, environmentally friendly and passenger-centric – both at home and abroad. The Institute of Railway Research at the University of Huddersfield works with...

Episode #39
Rapid advances in AI are fundamentally altering how work is organised worldwide. Enterprises are rethinking how they operate, roles are being redesigned, and the skills required to succeed are evolving faster than ever...

The landscape of forensic investigation and national security is rapidly evolving, demanding a sophisticated fusion of academic rigour and operational experience. At the forefront of this movement is the University of...

Episode #37
As AI transforms every facet of society, universities face the challenge of rethinking how we learn, teach and innovate. The National University of Singapore's School of Computing is rethinking its curriculum to move...

Investigations into the Holocaust and other instances of mass violence require a compassionate approach that brings together disciplines from forensic science to poetry. In this episode of the THE Connect podcast, host...

Faced with the urgency and severity of the climate crisis, and growing volumes of disinformation sowing doubt and confusion, universities must work together to ensure that those charged with making decisions affecting...

Episode #34
The global population is projected to hit nearly 10 billion by 2050, creating a significant rise in demand for food. Societies urgently need to rethink traditional sources of protein, keeping environmental, ethical and...
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Queen’s University Belfast
University of Huddersfield
National University of Singapore
Nazarbayev University
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