Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt interviewed by author and Professor of Theoretical Physics Jim al-Khalili on “The Life Scientific” on BBC Radio 4.
Sir Nigel discusses the importance of Open Data, the issue of privacy and working with two UK Prime Ministers.
Professor Dame Wendy Hall talks to Jim Al Khalili about her career and her role in developing the interdisciplinary field of Web Science.
The list of the top 100 most powerful women in the UK was compiled by BBC Radio 4’s long running daily programme Woman’s Hour.
The list aims to celebrate the top 100 women who have had the biggest impact on society and have inspired change and acted as role models.
Other women in the list include author J. K. Rowling, Supreme Court judge Baroness Hale, the Queen and artist Tracey Emin.
Professor Dame Wendy Hall said: “I’m delighted to have made the list. I love the way it highlights the increasingly significant role women play in every walk of life in the UK and I’m flattered to have been included in such distinguished company.”
On the 26th of August Wendy Hall was a panellist on the long running show “Any Questions?” where audience members ask questions on a variety of topics.
The other panellists were the theatre director and Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, Jude Kelly, the UK Director of Islamic Relief, Jehangir Malik, and columnist Margaret Doyle.
A wide range of topics were discussed, including Libya, obesity, the Brain Drain in the U.K., social networking sites and Big Brother.