Cuppa with a Scientist

Loughborough University
Cuppa with a Scientist

‘Cuppa with a Scientist' is a podcast that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Loughborough University's PR and Communications Officer – and aspiring scientist – Meg Cox, the series interviews a different scientist each episode about their academic journey to the top. The show will discuss how some of Loughborough’s academic stars went from a confused teenager choosing A-Level subjects to a leader in their field – sharing plenty of weird and wonderful stories and golden nuggets of advice in between.As well as keeping your ears and brain entertained, ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ aims to dispel the myth that all scientists wear white lab coats and provide an insight into how vast the world of science really is.

  1. 28/04/2023

    E13 - Cuppa with a... Material Scientist

    Dr Pooja Goddard, a Royal Society Industry Fellow and senior lecturer in Chemistry, joins Cuppa with a Scientist to discuss increasing diversity in science and higher education, and where issues seem to lie.

    1 h 1 min

  2. 15/12/2022

    E12 - Cuppa with a... political communication scientist

    Professor Andrew Chadwick, an expert in Political Communication, discusses his academic journey, advice for students hoping to pursue communication, and how social sciences can improve our online communication.

    1 h 13 min

  3. 15/11/2022

    E11 - Cuppa with a... Freshwater Scientist

    But what exactly is ‘greenwashing’ and why is it an issue? Dr Tom Stanton, a freshwater scientist in the Geography and Environment Department at Loughborough University, provides an explanation for the popular buzzword.

    44 min

  4. 16/08/2022

    E10 - Cuppa with a... Biological Anthropologist

    Emeritus Professor Barry Bogin, an expert in Biological Anthropology in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, discusses a range of topics including how chronic stress stunts child growth.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:10 - Introducing Professor Barry Bogin00:12:18 - Discovering anthropology... from a book to a career00:21:06 - From USA to Loughborough... and the difference in university styles00:32:43 - Career high points and publishin...

    1 h 20 min

  5. 03/08/2022

    E9 - Cuppa with a... Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology

    Professor Mark Lewis, an expert in musculoskeletal biology, discusses his involvement in the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) plus future research and why a small, cute amphibian has piqued the interest of scientists working in this area.

    1 h 9 min

  6. 28/03/2022

    E8 - Cuppa with a Cognitive Psychologist

    Dr Kinga Morsanyi, Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Cognition, discusses the issue and highlights that it’s important that those with maths anxiety understand it doesn’t mean they’re bad at maths. Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:12 - Introducing Kinga Morsanyi 00:03:35 - Life as a Cognitive Psychologist00:05:51 - What does a Cognitive Psychologist do?00:10:11 - Misconceptions surrounding the role00:12:26 - GP aspirations and journey into psychology00:20:50 - Life aft...

    1 h 8 min

  7. 13/12/2021

    E7 - Cuppa with a Physicist

    Physicist Dr Sarah Bugby discusses her academic journey, ongoing research and an idea involving artificial skin that led to a peculiar meeting, to name but a few topics...Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:08 - Introducing Dr Sarah Bugby00:03:35 - Life as a physicist in the medical field00:05:53 - Misconceptions about being a physicist 00:07:16 - Vet? Butcher? Teacher? The journey to becoming a physicist 00:11:57 - Handling rejection and bouncing back as a resear...

    1 h

  8. 08/11/2021

    E6 - Cuppa with an Extreme Weather Scientist

    Aspiring scientist and host Meg Cox is joined by extreme weather and climate scientist Professor Rob Wilby to discuss a career in environmental science, extreme weather and COP26.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Welcome00:01:46 - Introducing Professor Rob Wilby00:03:48 - What is a Professor of Hydroclimatic Modelling00:06:21 - Storms and the journey to a career in extreme weather00:10:48 - Losing a passport in Tajikistan00:11:57 - Handling rejection and bouncing back as a researcher00:13:5...

    52 min
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À propos

‘Cuppa with a Scientist' is a podcast that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Loughborough University's PR and Communications Officer – and aspiring scientist – Meg Cox, the series interviews a different scientist each episode about their academic journey to the top. The show will discuss how some of Loughborough’s academic stars went from a confused teenager choosing A-Level subjects to a leader in their field – sharing plenty of weird and wonderful stories and golden nuggets of advice in between.As well as keeping your ears and brain entertained, ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ aims to dispel the myth that all scientists wear white lab coats and provide an insight into how vast the world of science really is.

Informations

  • Création
    Loughborough University
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2023
  • Épisodes
    15
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Cuppa with a Scientist
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