STEM in the Gorbals STEM in the Gorbals
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Join children from communities across Glasgow as they discover the research happening on their doorstep. (Support by Dr Saeeda Bhatti and Dr James Burgon.)
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COVID stories: Fighting the virus
There isn’t a corner of the world not affected by COVID-19. But what is it? Where did it come from? And how does our immune system fight it? Join Maggie (14) and Jessica (13) in conversation with Immunologist Dr Megan Macleod and Infectious Disease Expert Professor Emma Thomson from the Centre for Virus Research at the University of Glasgow.
Please note: this interview was recorded in Spring 2021. -
COVID Stories: Darren McGarvey
What do rap and science have in common? What impact will COVID-19 have on children from deprived backgrounds? And how can we build better community projects? These are the questions covered in this episode, as Alistair talks to rapper, social activist and author Darren McGarvey (aka “Loki”).
Please note: this interview was recorded in Spring 2021. -
COVID Stories: Vaccines
What is a vaccine? How do they work? And how do we make them? Join Jessica (14) and Annabelle (8) in conversation with Infectious Disease Expert Professor Emma Thomson (Centre for Virus Research, University of Glasgow) and Dr Sean Elias (The Jenner Institute, University of Oxford).
Please note: this interview was recorded in Spring 2021. -
Harmonizing mental health and wellbeing with Jessica and Maggie
In this episode Jessica and Maggie (13) explore the benefits of music, dance and language in helping to maintain good mental health, build community, and improve the lives of those living with dementia. Joining them are Lewis Hou (Science Ceilidh), Clare McBrien (Givin it Laldie), Andy Lowndes (Music Detective), and a couple of violins.
This is the final episode in a six part series on mental health and wellbeing funded by a Pulse Grant from the British Podcast Awards and Wellcome Trust. Narration by Jessica (13); music by Jessica and Lewis Hou. -
Inside out and around emotional wellbeing with Jessica
Join Jessica (13) and Health Psychologist Douglas Marks (University of the West of Scotland) as they explore the psychology of wellness, self-regulation and how to deal with the stress of exams and COVID-19. They also discuss a well-known animated movie and whether it effectively communicates the complexities of our emotions to younger audiences.
This is the fifth episode in a six part series on mental health and wellbeing funded by a Pulse Grant from the British Podcast Awards and Wellcome Trust. Narration by Jessica (13). -
‘ACE’ chat with Maryam
Join Maryam (17) as she discovers the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on people’s long-term mental health and wellbeing with Prof. Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Mental Health & Wellbeing.
This is the fourth episode in a six part series on mental health and wellbeing funded by a Pulse Grant from the British Podcast Awards and Wellcome Trust. Narration by Jessica (13).