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Podcast about sustainocracy and developing a new and sustainable reality together (8 minutes)

Powering the Future of Semiconductors and Clean Energy | The Enterprise Sessions with Prof Martin Kuball and Dr Katie Hore ResearchPod

In the first double-guest episode of Enterprise Sessions from the University of Bristol, Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Professor Martin Kuball and Dr Katie Hore for a compelling conversation about Rewire — the UK’s flagship Innovation and Knowledge Centre transforming the future of power electronics, semiconductors and clean energy. Together, they unpack how advanced semiconductor materials, national-scale collaboration, and deep industry partnerships are accelerating the shift to reliable, efficient and sustainable electrical systems. From 5‑minute EV charging to radiation‑hard materials for fusion reactors and space missions, discover how Rewire is shaping technologies that will power our future. Learn how Martin and Katie’s very different career journeys converged on the shared mission of building a national semiconductor ecosystem — one that spans curiosity‑driven research, cutting-edge materials science, industrial co‑creation, and the training of the next generation of innovators. 🔍 In the episode: How Rewire is reinventing semiconductor technology for the UK and beyond The surprising links between fundamental science and real‑world engineering impact What Innovation and Knowledge Centres are — and why they matter Building an ecosystem: 35+ industrial partners, three universities, and government The future of power electronics: efficient grids, EV charging, aerospace & fusion How students, postdocs and startups join and benefit from the Rewire community Career reflections: taking opportunities, embracing uncertainty and finding the fun  🌐 About the Enterprise Sessions  The Enterprise Sessions bring together a diverse mix of company founders and researchers who talk openly about their personal experiences of forming spinouts and start-ups, raising capital, academic-industry partnerships and the joys of translating research discoveries into real-world impact. The series aims to inform, inspire and challenge myths and stereotypes about research commercialisation and how businesses and universities can work together to tackle society’s biggest challenges.   👍 Like, Share, Subscribe, Explore  If you found this episode inspiring or informative, please don’t forget to like and share. Visit our website or subscribe to the University of Bristol’s YouTube channel for more Enterprise Sessions.   https://www.bristol.ac.uk/enterprise-sessions  Connect with our Guests:  Prof. Michele Barbour – LinkedInProf. Martin Kuball – LinkedInDr. Katie Hore – LinkedInREWIRE – LinkedIn
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short video on sustainocracy

With thanks to SCI60 that transforms complex science in comprehensive video summaries. The video is triggered due to our research publication on “breaking with our heritage” for place based sustainable development.

What is a sustainocrat?

In 2010 we hosted one of our preparation meetings with all the invited institutions in the Province of North Brabant. Our program was to develop local air quality and health through the multidisciplinary community of AiREAS. Every thinkable institution (government, science, NGOs, technology) was present. They all had the opportunity to present their own programs. But at the end of the meeting everyone was packing their stuff again to go home. This is the moment when the sustainocrat was born. I jumped in the center of the meeting, looked around and asked: “Is that it? Do we have a healthy region now?”

The bags were unpacked again and everyone went back to their seat. That is when the real discussion started. “Who does what?” It was then when we decided that the provincial challenge was to big and complex, that we needed a smaller but complex region where we could look each other in the eyes and take decisions together. The city of Eindhoven stood up and suggested that they could be that initial region. And that is how it started. I have not left that position in the middle of the circle ever since and keep repeating the same questions, over and over again.