The Work Futures Research Centre Podcast
The Work Futures Research Centre is an interdisciplinary research and enterprise hub tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing the world of paid and unpaid work. This podcast, run by WFRC fellows, brings academics and experts from the world of work into dialogue to explore a different topic each episode.
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- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Meaningful Work
WFRC PhD candidate Fabien (HR professional turned academic) is in conversation with Professor Michael Tomlinson (Southampton Education School) as they tackle questions related to the concept of Meani…
00:45:33 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Creative Work
In this podcast Dan Ashton (Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Southampton and one of Work Futures Research Centre Co-Directors) and Dr Karen Patel (Associate Professo…
00:20:49 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Are universities equipping graduates with skills for industry?
Dr Ben Thomas talks to Emily about a recent report from the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) which examines what skills software engineering graduates bring to industry, and what skills employ…
00:30:01 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Green Jobs
The term ‘Green Jobs’ has become something of a buzzword, but it represents a crucial priority for the UK as we consider the future of our society and workforce. Emily Bastable, a PhD student and Fel…
00:18:00 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Brexit, migration, and employment...what the numbers don't tell you.
In this episode of the WFRC podcast, Maria Villares-Varela talks with Ben Brindle about the impact of Brexit and the new immigration law on migration fluxes to and from the UK, and on the British job…
00:28:01 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Welcome to the WFRC Podcast!
In this introductory episode, Emily and Michele speak with one of the WFRC directors, Dr Rebecca Taylor. Rebecca gives us a history of the research centre, and explores our plans for this academic ye…
00:08:54 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
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