Research Matters

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  • 5.0 (3)
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A delve into the world of research, how it affects our lives and the world we live in. A University of the West of Scotland podcast.

Episodes

  1. 01/05/2024

    Disability sport

    Dr Henry Bell speaks to Professor Gayle McPherson and Dr Liz Carlin about the largest ever study carried out in Scotland on disability sport - and its sometimes harrowing findings.

    21 min

  2. 01/05/2024

    Tackling water shortages using AI

    Dr Catriona Fallow speaks to Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir about a groundbreaking project, which is using artificial intelligence to save billions of litres of water.

    11 min

  3. 11/10/2023

    The Outlander Effect

    Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Professor Murray Leith discusses the Scottish diaspora, and the so-called "Outlander Effect" - the impact of the hit TV show Outlander on Scotland and Scottish communities.

    20 min

  4. 11/10/2023

    Tackling modern slavery through theatre

    Dr James Mahon hosts, as guests Dr Stephen Collins and Collins Seymah Smith talk about an innovative project in Ghana, helping survivors of modern slavery take their stories to the stage; raising awareness of the issue in at-risk communities.

    18 min

  5. 11/10/2023

    Turning algae into biofuel

    Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Callum Russell talks about a potentially game-changing project, in which ordinary algae is being converted into biofuel.

    21 min

  6. 24/05/2023

    Gravitational Waves

    Host Kate Cotter speaks to Professor Des Gibson and Dr Carlos Garcia Nunez about their fascinating research into the phenomenon of graviational waves.

    22 min

  7. 29/03/2023

    Dementia

    Jayne Stynes interviews Dr Louise Ritchie about her research about dementia, and the work of the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, which this year marks its 10th anniversary.

    13 min

  8. 24/01/2023

    Research through music

    David Scott - from acclaimed Glasgow band The Pearlfishers - interviews Dr Jo Collinson Scott about "Distant Voices", an innovative project using music and songwriting to explore the real experiences of those affected by Scotland's criminal justice system.

    26 min
  9. How to get fit using science

    23/01/2023

    How to get fit using science

    Dr James Mahon speaks to world-renowned Sports Scientist Professor Chris Easton about fitness; looking at surprising - but scientific ways - to improve your fitness, while also busting several fitness myths.

    26 min
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About

A delve into the world of research, how it affects our lives and the world we live in. A University of the West of Scotland podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    UWS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UWS
  • Show Website
    Research Matters