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Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)

Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)

By: Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)
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 The Beyond Brunel podcast is back for its third season!
Beyond Brunel, the podcast from South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP) and ICE South West, is back with the launch of its highly anticipated Season 3. Dedicated to exploring the challenges and innovations in creating and maintaining sustainable infrastructure, the podcast promises a deep dive into the pressing issues facing the South West as it strives to achieve its net zero targets by 2050. In Season 3, host Christopher Ackland, civil engineer and Vice Chair of the ICE South West Regional Committee, covers a myriad topics with prominent industry leaders, sparking discussions that are essential for shaping the region's sustainable future. Season 3 aims to continue its legacy of insightful conversations and reach more interested and impacted listeners. Famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel once shaped the South West, creating some of the region’s most iconic and enduring infrastructure. But the podcast asks what kind of infrastructure innovation does the region need today to respond to the climate crisis, demographic changes and new social behaviours? Beyond Brunel explores the role of infrastructure and civil engineering in the South West’s ongoing journey to decarbonisation, while also improving people’s lives, helping the region become more productive and protecting the environment. Commissioned and devised by South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP) supported by ICE South West.

From Series 1: You can download free case studies companion to the series here: Vision: https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/2023/02/01/south-west-vision-2050/ Case Studies: https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/2023/02/01/innovation-productivity-case-studies/
Series 1 accompanied the South West Vision 2050 report, which uses the podcast conversations as a basis for examining what the region needs to do to achieve an effective, forward-facing infrastructure system.
Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast production facilities for Devon and the South West SWIP, ICE South West, Fresh Air Studios Economics
Episodes
  • S3 Ep6: Inclusive Design

    S3 Ep6: Inclusive Design
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode of Beyond Brunel, presenter Christopher Ackland is joined by Steve Maslin, Associate, Technical Authority for Inclusive Design, AtkinsRéalis, and Pam Turton, Head of Transport Strategy, Sustainable Communities, Bath & North East Somerset Council, to gain a better understanding of inclusive design and why it should be a fundamental necessity in infrastructure planning.

    Topics discussed include the difference between inclusivity and accessibility, the importance of co-design through community engagement, and the need to integrate systems to create an holistic approach to infrastructure development.

    From the South West Infrastructure Partnership, supported by ICE South West.
    Produced by Fresh Air Studios, South West Podcast Studios in Plymouth.
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    29 mins
  • S3 Ep5: Hydrogen

    S3 Ep5: Hydrogen
    Mar 11 2025
    According to the World Economic Forum, “Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe… And, if generated using renewables, it can be a clean alternative to burning fossil fuels”, so why have we been reluctant to develop and use it as a sustainable energy alternative?

    In this episode of Beyond Brunel, presenter Christopher Ackland is joined by David Eccles, Director of Hydrogen South West, and Steph Jary, Deputy Director of Western Gateway, to discuss whether hydrogen has the potential to be a key player in the future of infrastructure development in the South West. Together, they explore the potential of hydrogen technology, its challenges, and the opportunities it presents for our region.

    From the South West Infrastructure Partnership, supported by ICE South West.

    Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Studios in Devon.
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    32 mins
  • S3 Ep4: Circular Economy

    S3 Ep4: Circular Economy
    Feb 11 2025
    What is the circular economy and how is the South West approaching circularity in order to make strides towards sustainability?
    In this episode of Beyond Brunel, Christopher Ackland is joined by Hannah Lawrie, Global Practice Director at Ricardo, and Tim Danson, Director of Sustainability and Energy at Pick Everard, to explore the concept of circularity and what it will take to transition from a linear economy to a more regenerative model.
    Together they discuss what a closed-loop system looks like, innovative business models, the importance of collaboration, the role of data, and inspiring case studies from the South West, including Filton Airfield and Arc Marine.
    From the South West Infrastructure Partnership, supported by ICE South West.

    Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Plymouth - One of the largest podcast facilities in the South West.
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    36 mins
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