Podcast: Calculating risk, Black founders, and Beatrix Potters nature

Published: June 22, 2022, 8:44 a.m.

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In this edition: Calculating risk in business, Black-heritage founders and entrepreneurs, and Beatrix Potter\\u2019s fascination with nature.

News: Omicron immunity and ancient coral reefs \\u2013 We hear about new research that shows the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is not good at boosting the immune system against further infection, and explore a new expedition that will study ancient coral reefs to learn more about past climate change.

Calculating risk \\u2013 We chat to Dr Enrico Biffis about his career calculating risks in businesses, including how his current work intersects with sustainability and environmental risks, from the threat of climate change to the opportunity of reforestation.

Black & Found \\u2013 We meet the host of a new Imperial Enterprise Lab podcast called Black & Found, which explores the stories of Black heritage founders and their ventures, and hear a few teasers for the latest episodes.

Listen to Black & Found at: www.blackandfoundimperial.com

The art and science of Beatrix Potter \\u2013 At the Great Exhibition Road Festival, we meet the curator of the new Beatrix Potter exhibition at the V&A, exploring the great author and illustrator\\u2019s love of nature and interest in science and conservation.

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