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Sam Agyapong
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The ViVa is a podcast where researchers explain complex ideas in simple, engaging, and accessible conversations. Hosted by Sam Agyapong, each episode explores the people, stories, and ideas behind research, with one challenge: can it be explained to a 10-year-old?

Episodes

  1. Jul 22

    What Is It Really Like to Study at Cambridge? | International Student Stories

    What Is It Really Like to Study at Cambridge? Everyone sees the beautiful colleges, historic buildings, and graduation photos. But what is it really like to move across the world and study at the University of Cambridge? In this special episode of The ViVa, I sit down with Elishammah, Tasha, and Adeline for an honest conversation about their experiences as international students at Cambridge. We talk about: What surprised them most after arriving at CambridgeThe highs and lows of studying abroadFinding community and belongingAcademic life and personal growthChallenges, and lessons learnedAdvice for students hoping to study overseas Whether you're thinking about studying at Cambridge, preparing to study abroad, or you're simply curious about what life is really like behind the scenes, this episode offers an honest and relatable perspective. As always on The ViVa, we keep conversations simple, engaging, and accessible. Can you explain your experience in a way that anyone can understand? If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📤 Share 🔔 Subscribe For more conversations that make research and academic life easy to understand. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📱 Follow The ViVa on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn for short clips and behind-the-scenes content. Links in bio! #TheViVaPodcast #UniversityOfCambridge #InternationalStudents

  2. Jul 15

    How Do Researchers Handle Missing Data?

    Can Missing Data Change Healthcare Decisions? Every day, governments, hospitals, and researchers rely on data to make life-saving public health decisions. But what happens when that data is incomplete? In this episode of The ViVa, I sit down with Dr. Akingbola, medical doctor, public health practitioner, King's College scholar, Cambridge MPhil graduate, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and winner of the Cambridge Public Health Early Career Researcher Award. Together, we explore how missing data can distort our understanding of diseases such as Hepatitis C and why improving the quality of health data leads to better research, better policies, and ultimately better health outcomes. As always on The ViVa, there's one challenge: Can you explain your research in a way that a 10-year-old can understand? If you enjoy conversations that make research simple, engaging, and accessible, don't forget to subscribe and share this episode.

  3. Jul 8

    How Nematodes Shape Our Food

    In this episode of The ViVa Podcast, I sit down with Junior KikaLusu, a PhD student at the Crop Science Centre, to uncover the fascinating world of root-knot nematodes, tiny but powerful threats that impact crops, farmers, and global food security. We explore why these hidden agricultural challenges matter, how research is helping us better understand and manage them, and what inspired Kika’s journey into this field. Kika also shares his path to University of Cambridge, his experiences as a researcher, and how he balances the demands of a PhD with his leadership role as President of the African Society at the University of Cambridge. This is a conversation about science, curiosity, leadership, andusing research to make a difference. We tried to talk about science in a way that a 10-year-old can understand.

  4. Jun 17

    Challenges of Delivering Healthcare in Armed Conflict | Dr Saleyha Ahsan

    What happens to healthcare when conflict destroys hospitals, disrupts supply chains, and puts healthcare workers at risk?In Episode 1 of The ViVa, Dr Saleyha Ahsan joins us to explore the often-overlooked health consequences of armed conflict and humanitarian emergencies.We discuss how modern conflicts increasingly target civilian infrastructure, the impact this has on healthcare delivery during times of crisis.This episode offers a reminder that the effects of war extend far beyond the battlefield.The ViVa is a podcast where research is made simple enough for a 10-year-old to understand.Hosted by Samuel Agyapong.

  5. Jun 15

    Welcome to the ViVa Podcast

    Welcome to The ViVa, the podcast where research is made simple enough for a 10-year-old to understand. Hosted by Samuel Agyapong, The ViVa brings researchers, PhD students, and innovators into relaxed conversations about their work, their discoveries, and the stories behind the science. Whether it's cancer research, climate change, artificial intelligence, education, or engineering, we break down complex ideas into conversations everyone can follow. New episodes coming soon.

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The ViVa is a podcast where researchers explain complex ideas in simple, engaging, and accessible conversations. Hosted by Sam Agyapong, each episode explores the people, stories, and ideas behind research, with one challenge: can it be explained to a 10-year-old?

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  • Creator
    Sam Agyapong
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sam Agyapong
  • Show Website
    the ViVa