#1 — Surviving Social Distancing

Broadcaster, actor and former MP Gyles Brandreth shares witty and thoughtful advice on how to survive – and maybe even enjoy - the current coronavirus restrictions. Discover a few of the ‘seven secrets of happiness’ he learnt from eminent psychiatrist Anthony Clare as Gyles and Vice Chancellor Professor Eunice Simmons consider what good could come out of this crisis - as well as how universities are rising to the challenge. They discuss creative ways to cope, the accelerating future of working online and how our view of sustainability might be changed by current events. Uni-versal brings together knowledgeable guests, from inside and outside higher education, to share insights, contrast approaches and contribute ideas for a better post-pandemic world. || Editor: Iwan Morgan with remote technical support from Mark Sargeson, Music by Lastmode.