Dr Rachel Gawley, CEO and founder of AppAttic, discusses the evolution of digital technology and the advances and issues ahead

‘Your Life’ ambassador, Dr Melanie Windridge, talks about the looming UK skills crisis and inspiring the next generation of STEM students

Dr Tamsin Edwards, Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at the Open University, discusses the looming challenge of climate change and possible solutions, using all the tools and experiences at our disposal

Over the last 100 years cities have changed beyond recognition. Roma Agrawal structural engineer, and part of the team who designed the Shard, reveals how building design today is shaping what cities will become tomorrow

The speed and scale of technological disruption can pose risks to our security but also enables us to protect ourselves and get ahead of our adversaries. The Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security to HM Government, Professor Anthony Finkelstein CBE FREng, points to the challenges ahead

Dame Athene Donald, Professor of Experimental Physics and Master of Churchill College, talks about poor diversity in UK science and what is being done to improve it

Lord Willetts, former minister for Universities and Science, and Chair of the British Science Association, discusses the challenges and opportunities of Brexit and of new technology, and is optimistic in the strength of UK science and government

Communicator and presenter Quentin Cooper considers the evolving face of science journalism and the role it has in changing future attitudes to science

Doug Harper, chief executive of Engineers Without Borders UK, reflects on the ever present impact of engineering in our daily lives and highlights the challenge facing the profession of engagement and recruitment

Chief Scientist of NASA, Dr Ellen Stofan discusses some of the challenges facing the next frontier in space and how partnerships, outreach and new technology is making this a reality.

Hayley Andrews, Biology teacher at the Judd School in Kent and leader of DNAvigate, talks about her experience educating herself, students, and the public about the past and future of DNA technologies

How can science and technology feed into the UK’s industrial progress? Chi Onwurah, Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, discusses