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In this final episode of the IETF podcast series, Jenni McDonnell MBE, speaks with Kerry Whiteside from Samworth Brothers and Emma Piercy from the Food and Drink Federation, the trade association supporting the food industry. Together, they explore the challenges facing the food industry in decarbonising and how the IETF support has helped food manufacturers to transform their processes, cut emissions and improve energy efficiencies.

In Episode 4 of the Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), their applications in battery manufacturing, characterisation and recycling, as well as the opportunities and limitations for adoption of AI technology for batteries. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and industry insights.
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Guests
Richard Hewitson | CEO | Lion Vision
Dr Mona Faraji-Niri | Associate Professor of Battery Modelling | WMG
Steve Kench | CTO | Polaron
Hosted by
Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Neelam Mughal | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Advanced Materials | Innovate UK Business Connect

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In Episode 3 of the Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in grid and stationary storage applications, covering key insights on the UK's ambitious targets for renewable energy and the role of battery energy storage systems. The episode discusses their importance in supporting a stable electricity grid, the battery technologies currently being used for stationary storage, and the commercial opportunities and challenges in this sector.
The discussion highlights how batteries can significantly reduce energy costs for businesses and how demand for battery systems is currently surpassing supply. We’re joined by two experts who share their knowledge and industry insights.
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Guests
Alison McFadden | Managing Director | Continu Energy
John-Joseph Marie | Principal Analyst - Energy Storage | The Faraday Institution
Hosted by
Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect
Neelam Mughal | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Advanced Materials | Innovate UK Business Connect

In this episode of the IETF podcast series, we focus on the UK paper industry and how businesses are benefiting from IETF support. Richard Lewis from WEPA and Richard Burnett from James Cropper Ltd share with Jenni McDonnell MBE how IETF funding has helped them cut carbon emissions and make their paper manufacturing processes more sustainable.

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Episode 2: Batteries for Maritime
In Episode 2 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in maritime, covering key areas such as the current landscape for decarbonisation, integration of batteries, and the future of zero-emission vessels. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and industry insight.
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Guests

Enora Pichon | Deputy Project Director | Bibby Marine Limited

Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker | Managing Director | Maritime Battery Forum

Prune Bouillot | Naval Architect | Houlder Limited

Hosted by

Nikoleta Piperidou | Knowledge Transfer Manager ‑ Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect

Silvia Boschetto | (Maternity Cover) Knowledge Transfer Manager - Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect

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In episode 7 of the IETF podcast, Jenni McDonnell MBE talks to Dean Butler and Sharon Todd from Ardagh Glass Packaging and Mark Pudner from the British Glass trade association.

Episode 1: Batteries in Aerospace

In Episode 1 of Battery Caffè Podcast Series 2, we explore the role of batteries in aerospace, covering key areas such as technical innovation, commercial opportunities, and industry collaborations within the aerospace sector. We’re joined by three experts who share their knowledge and experience. We hope you enjoy the series! Please feel free to share it with your network.

Guests

Kate Cooke | Energy Sources Senior Manager | Collins Aerospace

Dr Jack Nicholas | Director | Qdot Technology

Jacqueline Castle | Chief Technology Officer | Aerospace Technology Institute

Hosted by

Debra Jones | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Chemistry | Innovate UK Business Connect

Silvia Boschetto | Maternity Cover - Knowledge Transfer Manager - Energy & Infrastructure | Innovate UK Business Connect

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In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Mitchell and Dr Richard Clewley from the Insititute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) to discuss their role in aligning skills development with labour market needs.

Created in 2017, IfATE works with employers to shape apprenticeships, T Levels and higher technical qualifications in order to prepare the workforce for the future. We discuss how they have benefitted from working with the Workforce Foresighting Hub in order to address the future skills challenge.

Jonathan and Richard take a broader look at the future of the UK skills challenge, including what changes need to be made and how to support these changes. We also take a look at the greater benefits of addressing the skills challenge for wider society and how this is contributing to helping achieve Government missions.

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Karen Burgess and Simon Hawdon from CPI join us for episode 6 of the Workforce Foresighting Hub Podcast, following the recent publication of a workforce foresighting report addressing the skills challenge in RNA therapeutics manufacturing.

With this sector expected to grow rapidly in the future, the UK has the opportunity to lead the way, but only with a skilled workforce to support this growth. This episode sees Karen and Simon pick out the key insights and recommendations from this report to help address the sector’s current challenges.

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In episode 5, we welcome Kathie Bowden from the Satellite Applications Catapult, and Bethan McAulay of Astroscale, to discuss their experience of workforce foresighting.

After recently completing a workforce foresighting report for the UK space sector, the knowledgeable pair go into detail on the challenges facing the sector and the actions needed to prepare the workforce to adapt to future skills requirements.

They also talk about their experience of the Workforce Foresighting Hub process and how they have benefitted from participating in a foresighting cycle.

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