In this podcast, you can hear stories from before, during and after your time at Leeds from fellow alumni who have gone on to make a world of difference.
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The very first Science Café (also know as Café Scientifique) was held in Leeds in the United Kingdom in 1998. The founder of this grassroots movement, Duncan Dallas, describes a Café as “a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, people meet to discuss the latest ideas of science and technology which are changing our lives.” Since then, the Science Cafés have popped up all over the globe, with over 200 worldwide in more than 40 countries and at least 50 in the United ...
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Cognitive Network Orchestration Testbed Live at Leeds, UK!
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16:20In this podcast episode, live from the DTC Q3 member meeting in Leeds, UK, Pieter van Schalkwyk, CEO of XMPro, discusses the Cognos X testbed, which validates agent-based digital twins' ability to communicate across industrial and business domains using standardized manufacturing ontologies. If you want a front-row seat to how digital twins are be…
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Automated Negotiation with Digital Twins and MAGS Testbed
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18:21In this special episode highlighting upcoming activities at the DTC Q3 Meeting in Leeds, Yasser Mohammad, Research Scientist at NEC Corporation, discusses the automated negotiation testbed. This testbed explores how digital twins and multi-agent systems can automate and optimize complex agreements between organizations, particularly in the supply c…
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Advancing Real-Time, Closed-Loop Additive Manufacturing
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13:55Dr. Antonios Kontsos, Rowan University Professor and director of its Digital Engineering Hub, discusses the Digital Twins for Metal 3D Printing and Optimization testbed. You can learn more about the testbed at the DTC Q3 Meeting in Leeds, UK from September 16-18, 2025.By digitaltwinconsortium
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Live from Leeds: Real-Time Assurance Testbed in Action
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15:20In this special episode highlighting upcoming activities at the DTC Q3 Meeting in Leeds, Dr. David McKee (Crysp CTO) and Sian Purver (Crysp COO) shine a spotlight on the Property & Asset Risk Management Testbed. David is Chair of the DTC Digital Engineering Working Group and the two Co-Chair the DTC Sustainability Working Group. Focused on real-tim…
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Modernizing National Security with Digital Twin Innovation
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12:52In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman sits down with Doug Orellana, Vice President of Intelligent Engineering at ManTech. They explore how digital twin technologies are shaping the future of national security. Doug shares insights into ManTech's strategic focus on emerging technologies—from digital engineering and AI/ML to model-based sy…
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In this episode, Object Management Group's Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman sits down with Bassam Zarkout, CEO of IGnPower and veteran contributor to both the Industry IoT Consortium and Digital Twin Consortium. With a career grounded in enterprise data strategy and transformation, Bassam shares candid insights into how organizations can turn fragmented…
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In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO sits down with David Hall-Johnston, Field CTO for Asia-Pacific and Japan at Dell Technologies. As a founding member of the Consortium, David shares how Dell leverages digital twins internally across manufacturing, logistics, and operations—while also helping shape global standards and best practices for its digit…
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The DTC Testbed Initiative: Develop, Test, Validate
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21:28In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with David McKee, Managing Partner at Counterpoint Technologies and CTO at Crysp, about the launch of the DTC's Digital Twin Testbed initiative. Digital Twin Testbeds are a member-driven initiative designed to advance digital twin systems and enabling technologies. The initiative provides a col…
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The Future is Generative: Reimagining Innovation with Intelligence Towards 2040
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18:37In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Gan Wang, VP Systems Engineering Ecosystem, at Dassault Systèmes. Gan walks through his organization's vision for the Generative Economy, a technology roadmap for a 3D universe to be realized by 2040. The universe will combine modeling and simulation techniques based on real world evidence…
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In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Liang Downey, MBA MEng, and Industry Blackbelt at Microsoft. She is an industry advisory for the power utility industry. They discuss Microsoft's commitment and investment in digital twins in industry. Liang explains that Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on t…
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Building a Metaverse Ecosystem for Finland
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13:16In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Jani Vallirinne of DIMECC. DIMECC provide an open collaboration platform that facilitates the formation of new business ecosystems, including the Metaverse Ecosystem Finland (MEFI), as well as the technological and commercial renewal and growth of companies. As the Ecosystem Lead for MEFI,…
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Progress and New Challenges in Manufacturing with Digital Twins
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19:45In this episode, Dr. Carlos Toro, Director of Data & Analytics at NTT Data (Chile) / Digital Twins Innovation Centre coordinator for Latam, and DTC Ambassador, chats with OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman. Carlos shares insights into how NTT Data is driving real-world adoption of digital twins through AI and analytics. He discusses NTT’s mission to c…
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New Book: "Digital Twin Fundamentals and Applications"
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17:09In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with two of the editors of a new book, "Digital Twin Fundamentals and Applications" from Springer Nature Publishing. Kostas Alexandridis of County of Orange, CA, and Soheil Sabri, of the University of Central Florida, are co-chairs of the Digital Twin Consortium's Academia & Research Working Gr…
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The Impact of Digital Twins on Airport Operations
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17:45Philippe Delannoy, Director, Building Equipment at Dassault Systèmes, chats with Bill Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Object Management Group, about how digital twins are driving efficiencies in airport operations, one of the most challenging ecosystems to manage. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/…
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The Increasing Reliance on Digital Twins in the Built Environment
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21:37Marc Goldman, Director of Industry Solutions at Esri and Chair of DTC's AECO Working Group, chats with Bill Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Object Management Group, about the growing use of digital twins in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/By digitaltwinconsortium
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Staying Ahead of Cyber Adversaries with Digital Twins
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19:16Intuitus's David Shaw, co-chair of the DTC's Security & Trustworthiness working group, chats about digital twins and cybersecurity with Bill Hoffman, Object Management Group Chairman & CEO. Visit us at https:://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/ .By digitaltwinconsortium
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Driving Development with Digital Twins in Manufacturing Applications
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30:15Winniio's Nicolas Waern, co-chair of the DTC's Manufacturing working group, chats about digital twins in manufacturing with Bill Hoffman, Object Management Group Chairman & CEO. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/.By digitaltwinconsortium
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Accelerating Digital Twins in the Pharma & Regulatory Industry
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15:41Eli Lilly's Doug Kiehl, Chair of the DTC's Pharma & Regulatory Working Group, chats with Bill Hoffman, Object Management Group Chairman & CEO, about the increasing use of digital twins in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/.By digitaltwinconsortium
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Trauma surgeon Dr Moez Zeiton (Medicine 2009) travels to war zones to use his skills where they are needed most. But he never expected to treat similar injuries back home in Manchester. In the latest episode of My Leeds Story, he reflects on his experiences as a doctor on the front line.By Advancement at Leeds
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BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg (Russian 1991) has had quite a year. In this candid interview he speaks about living under threat from the Russian regime, preparing to interview Europe's last dictator, how Leeds shaped his career, and the year that changed Russia for ever.By Advancement at Leeds
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Eurovision: One Leeds graduate’s road to success in the song contest
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16:33TV and digital broadcast producer Joe Mason discusses his part in turning around the UK’s fortunes in EurovisionBy Advancement at Leeds
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Sam Dickinson: The race to Commonwealth gold
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14:21Sam Dickinson (Sports Science and Physiology 2019) returns from the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a gold medal from the triathlon mixed relay. We hear Sam’s reaction in our latest episode of My Leeds Story, as he talks us through the race for gold.By Advancement at Leeds
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Matthias Maurer revisited: From Leeds to the International Space Station
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35:39In this updated edition of My Leeds Story, Mark is once again in conversation with Matthias Maurer, an astronaut with the European Space Agency. They discuss Matthias’s upcoming mission to the International Space Station, explore the impact Leeds had on his journey to becoming an astronaut, and reflect on the value of international collaboration.…
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Kate O’Sullivan: A rowing passion born in Leeds
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22:33Deputy Chair of British Rowing Kate O’Sullivan (Mineral Engineering 1985) first stepped into a boat in Roundhay Park in 1981. She has gone on to participate, coach and lead in the sport for 40 years. After changing the fortunes of rowers at all levels, from Olympians to first-timers, Kate has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition…
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In our latest podcast episode, author Lucy Clayton (English Literature 2003) draws on years of experience to answer your career questions. We also hear from Lucy’s mentee, theatre and performance student Hannah Rooney, as they discuss their mentoring relationship, and the importance of mentoring in both their career paths.…
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Olivia Strong MBE (Politics and Sociology 2015) has jogged all her life. But in March 2020, as lockdown hit the UK, her usual loop took her on a very different path altogether. In this edition of our My Leeds Story podcast, Ed speaks to the founder of Run For Heroes about the story behind the record-breaking campaign (Run 5k, Donate £5, Nominate 5)…
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In this episode Mark is in conversation with Jonas Kitadi. We find out Jonas's reasons for studying sociology, how his year in industry equipped him for the workplace and examine his dissertation, which explored the experiences of young black men in 21st century BritainBy Advancement at Leeds
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In this episode, Ed is in conversation with international development graduate Joy Akinsanmi. They discuss the challenges Joy faced at Leeds, including her experience of culture shock, her year abroad in Ghana, and the major heart operation she underwent during her placement year. We find out how she managed to not just keep going, but achieve a fi…
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At the University of Leeds we have a shared commitment to work together to make a positive global impact. But for one former Leeds student, his influence is truly out of this world. In this special edition of My Leeds Story, Mark is in conversation with Matthias Maurer, an astronaut with the European Space Agency. They discuss Matthias’s upcoming m…
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In this episode Mark is in conversation with Sociology graduate Maria Marqués. They discuss Maria's experience of swapping Spain for Yorkshire, explore how lockdown has fundamentally changed Maria's outlook on life and reflect on the challenges of finding work as a 2020 graduate.By Advancement at Leeds
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Lucy Holehan: The power of the Plus Programme:
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20:45In this episode Ed catches up with Lucy Holehan, a Plus Programme Officer at the University. We find out more about Lucy's role, and exactly how the Plus Programme is making a difference - particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Support from alumni and friends of the University provides doesn't just help financially, but also gives students an e…
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In this episode Mark catches up with Gina Baker, an engineering graduate, who we first spoke to back in August 2020. We find out more about Gina’s graduate role and discuss how more black women might be encouraged to choose science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects.By Advancement at Leeds
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In this episode of My Leeds Story, Ed catches up with second year PhD student Fay Walsh, the recipient of a legacy funded PhD, to find out how receiving a scholarship has changed her life, allowing her to pursue her passion for biological sciences and produce research with real-world implications for drought affected crops.…
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Episode #19 - Pancreatic Cancer: Striving to Survive
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41:30Episode #19 - Pancreatic Cancer: Striving to Survive by CTSI of Southeast WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #18 - Suicide Prevention is Everyone's Business (Wellness Cafe Series)
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Episode #17 - Advancing Health Through Research & Faith (Wellness Cafe Series)
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Episode #16 - Raising Awareness of Street Drugs and their Effects: An Overview
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31:30Episode #16 - Raising Awareness of Street Drugs and their Effects: An Overview by CTSI of Southeast WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #15 - Myths & Realities of Alzheimer's Disease: A Review of Cause, Symptoms & Treatment
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26:26Episode #15 - Myths & Realities of Alzheimer's Disease: A Review of Cause, Symptoms & Treatment by CTSI of Southeast WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #14 - The Importance of Childhood Vaccines
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36:00This August 2019 Science Café features a presentation and community conversation titled, The Importance of Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them.Our guest presenters are: Dr. Joseph Barbieri, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Anna Huppler, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, both at the Medical College of Wis…
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Episode #13 - Suicide Prevention is Everyone's Business: Know What You Can Do to Save a Life
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30:00This July 2019 Science Café features a presentation and community conversation titled, Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business: Know What You Can Do to Save a Life. Our guest presenters are: Sara Kohlbeck, Assistant Director of the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Patty Slatter, Board President National Alliance…
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Episode #12 - Don't Lose Heart: The Impact of Cancer Treatment on the Heart
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Episode #11 - Mental Health in Later Life: Dealing with Aging, Loss, Grief
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Episode #10 - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by CTSI of Southeast WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #9 - Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
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This March 2019 Science Café features a presentation and community conversation focusing on Vroom - Brain Building Moments: How to develop your child’s brain with everyday activities.By CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Date of Science Cafe: October 31, 2017 | Understanding Food & Nutrition Labels: The Path to Healthy Food Choices and Weight LossDiscussion led by:Andrea Moosreiner, MPH, RD, CD Bio-Nutrition Program Manager, MCW CTSI Adult Translational Research UnitBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Date of Science Cafe: September 26, 2017 | Prostate Cancer: What the Future HoldsDiscussion led by:Laurens Holmes, MD, DrPHProfessor and Director,CTSI Education and TrainingBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Date of Science Cafe: August 29, 2017 | Fatty Liver Disease: What We Eat, When We EatDiscussion led by:James Esteban, MDSenior Fellow, Gastroenterology & Hepatology,Medical College of WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Date of Science Cafe: July 25, 2017 | Alzheimer's Disease: What the Future HoldsDiscussion led by:Piero Antuono, MDProfessor of Neurology,Director of the Dementia Research Center,Medical College of WisconsinJulie Grassel, MSN.Ed., BSN, RNClinical Research Nurse,Adult Translational Research Unit, MCWBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Date of Science Cafe: June 27, 2017 | From Bench to Bedside: Treatment Advances in Breast CancerDiscussion led by:Carmen Bergom, M.D., PhD.Assistant Professor,Department of Radiation Oncology,Medical College of WisconsinBy CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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