The Profcast from Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University professors and their collaborators discuss the societal, economic and environmental impact of their research, teaching and knowledge exchange.

Episodes

  1. 03/04/2025

    From Theory to Application

    Join the Chair of Applied and Computational Mathematics and the Director of the Laboratory of Ultra-Fast Physics and Photonics as they discuss taking complicated theoretical ideas in both physics and mathematics through to real world applications, accessed by many of us on a daily basis. - with Profs John Travers and Lorenzo Pareschi. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    From Theory to Application

  2. 03/04/2025

    Laser focus

    A Heriot-Watt University professor and a consultant neurosurgeon from Leeds Teaching Hospital discuss an exciting partnership between academia and the NHS, using lasers to provide greater precision in the treatment of brain tumours. - with Prof Jon Shephard and Mr Ryan Mathew To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    Laser focus

  3. 03/04/2025

    Thinking differently

    Two professors question conventional beliefs and explore what makes people or places attractive. They delve into the significance of image, examining the cultural and historical values that influence its perception. Additionally, they consider how these perceptions are evolving in our rapidly changing global society. - with Profs Ian Baxter and Mercedes Sheen. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

  4. 03/04/2025

    Knowledge exchange and routes to professorship

    Knowledge exchange is the collaborative sharing of expertise between universities and external partners, such as businesses and communities, to solve problems and create mutual benefits. Three professors discuss what these partnerships mean to them, and how their differing backgrounds brought them to this point. - with Profs Gillian Murray, Chris Rutherford and Louise Valentine. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    Knowledge exchange and routes to professorship

  5. 03/04/2025

    Can geoscientists save the world?

    How can we learn from past mistakes in energy transitions and the industry's previous innovation approaches to identify barriers to a successful shift to renewable energy? What role will technology play, and how can science and politics collaborate to make this future less daunting? - with Professors Gary Couples and Phil Renforth. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    Can geoscientists save the world?

  6. 03/04/2025

    The numbers game - women in mathematics

    Around 10% of mathematics professors in the UK are women. Three female professors from Heriot-Watt University share their experiences, discussing what drew them to mathematics, what keeps them motivated, and how we can identify the barriers preventing women from pursuing academic careers in this field. How can we inspire more women in the UK to develop a passion for mathematics? - with Professors Laura Ciobanu, Anastasia Doikou and Beatrice Pelloni. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    The numbers game - women in mathematics

  7. 03/04/2025

    The urban environment

    Urban environments worldwide, particularly in the Global South, are undergoing rapid transformations, posing significant challenges for their large populations. How can we make these urban areas more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive? - with Professors Gina Netto, Harry Smith and Ryan Woolrych. To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University

    The urban environment
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Heriot-Watt University professors and their collaborators discuss the societal, economic and environmental impact of their research, teaching and knowledge exchange.

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