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From the University of Glasgow, Research Stories features an in-depth conversations with  researchers, offering insight into their career journeys, collaborations, and the impact of their research.  The show aims to foster curiosity, demystify research, and open new conversations about how research is done across disciplines. 

  1. Qammer Abbasi: From Body-Centric Networks to All-Senses Holography

    10/12/2025

    Qammer Abbasi: From Body-Centric Networks to All-Senses Holography

    Professor Qammer H. Abbasi, Professor of Applied Electromagnetics & Sensing, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. How close are we to a future where nano sensors inside the human body can detect disease before symptoms appear? Or where holograms can be “teleported” with all five senses intact?  This episode features Professor Qammer Abbasi, whose research explores body-centric wireless communication, nanoscale terahertz networks, and the ethical challenges of emerging technologies. Abbasi explains why interdisciplinary collaboration is essential, and why engineers, medics, data scientists, environmentalists and others must work together to shape technology responsibly.  This episode explores:  Body-centric wireless networks and their applications in healthcare  Nanoscale terahertz communication for early cancer detection  The role of industry collaboration in shaping usable technologies  Ethical challenges in 6G and integrated sensing  Abbasi’s vision of “all-senses holography” and the future of human connection  Guest Bio  Professor Qammer H. Abbasi is Professor of Applied Electromagnetics and Sensing at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, where he co-directs the Communication, Sensing & Imaging (CSI) Hub and the EPSRC CDT DiveIn. His research covers antennas for 5G/6G, terahertz sensing, body-centric wireless networks, nano-communication, and biomedical applications of electromagnetics. He has published more than 500 papers and 11 books, secured over £13M in research funding, and serves on editorial boards and IEEE committees.  Resources & Links  Professor Qammer Abbasi’s Research Profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/staff/qammerabbasi/ James Watt School of Engineering: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/   Communication, Sensing & Imaging Research Unit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/csi/  Hosted and produced by Nick Bruce, with questions, recording, editing, mixing, artwork and original music by Nick.

    28 min
  2. Nicol Keith: Failure, Collaboration, and the Culture of Research

    09/21/2025

    Nicol Keith: Failure, Collaboration, and the Culture of Research

    Professor Nicol Keith, Professor of Molecular Oncology, University of Glasgow In this episode, Professor of Molecular Oncology Nicol Keith reflects on his career so far and gets candid about successes, failures, and lessons learned along the way. Our conversation goes deep into Nicol’s passion for interdisciplinary collaboration and how it has influenced his work. We also talk creative stamina, productive self-doubt, public engagement and much more, so tune in!     Guest Bio  Nicol is driven by curiosity about what lies ahead and by the potential for research to create real societal impact.  His work focuses on translational cancer research, including biomarker development, clinical trials, and cancer cell immortality. He has successfully moved preclinical findings into clinical studies, and values global collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches. Nicol has played key roles in national, European, and international consortia, both as a contributor and as a leader.  With extensive international experience in career, research, and policy development, Nicol chairs and serves on several funding committees spanning disciplines from medical sciences to social sciences and the humanities. His work with international funding agencies reflects his skill in building complex partnerships, understanding local needs in a global context, and developing and implementing effective impact evaluation.    Resources & Links  Professor Nicol Keith’s Research Profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cancersciences/staff/nicolkeith/   The Curious Researchers: https://medium.com/the-curious-researchers  Emerging Ecologies: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicolkeith_experience-heritage-future-working-in-activity-7236401036104531968-8-Ie/    https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/331622/     Hosted and produced by Nick Bruce, with questions, recording, editing, mixing, and original music by Nick.

    44 min
  3. Mia Perry: Rethinking Literacy in an Ever-Changing World

    09/14/2025

    Mia Perry: Rethinking Literacy in an Ever-Changing World

    Mia Perry, Professor of Arts and Literacies in Education, University of Glasgow In this episode, Mia chronicles how she went from studying Theatre and Russian Studies to a career in pedagogical research, and how her background is woven into her current work. She explains her work with the Sustainable Futures in Africa Network and explores the ethical dilemmas of operating in a complex modern research system. The discussion also delves into the meaning of “pluriversal literacies”, and the role of arts and play within learning and knowledge exchange.     Guest Bio  Professor Mia Perry explores the ways in which we learn, communicate, and share knowledge. Mia is especially interested in how creating and experiencing arts and culture can shape the way we learn. She explores the relationships that are part of every act of reading, writing, and learning, and she looks at these experiences not just for what they represent, but for how they make us feel.    Resources & Links  Mia’s Research profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/staff/miaperry/   Pluriversal Literacies for Sustainable Futures: When Words Are Not Enough: https://www.routledge.com/Pluriversal-Literacies-for-Sustainable-Futures-When-Words-Are-Not-Enough/Perry/p/book/9781032285146?srsltid=AfmBOoptEiDyEnsNMdG6Wq2GTc1CHORyHIaxgZuq03jd5RUkdZ81V7ZZ   Sustainable Futures in Africa Network: https://sustainablefuturesglobal.org/    Hosted and produced by Nick Bruce, with questions, recording, editing, mixing, and original music by Nick.

    43 min
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From the University of Glasgow, Research Stories features an in-depth conversations with  researchers, offering insight into their career journeys, collaborations, and the impact of their research.  The show aims to foster curiosity, demystify research, and open new conversations about how research is done across disciplines. 

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