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A delve into the world of research, how it affects our lives and the world we live in. A University of the West of Scotland podcast.
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11-10-2023
The Outlander Effect
Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Professor Murray Leith discusses the Scottish diaspora, and the so-called "Outlander Effect" - the impact of the hit TV show Outlander on Scotland and Scottish communities.
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11-10-2023
The Outlander Effect
Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Professor Murray Leith discusses the Scottish diaspora, and the so-called "Outlander Effect" - the impact of the hit TV show Outlander on Scotland and Scottish communities.
11-10-2023
Tackling modern slavery through theatre
Dr James Mahon hosts, as guests Dr Stephen Collins and Collins Seymah Smith talk about an innovative project in Ghana, helping survivors of modern slavery take their stories to the stage; raising awareness of the issue in at-risk communities.
11-10-2023
Turning algae into biofuel
Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Callum Russell talks about a potentially game-changing project, in which ordinary algae is being converted into biofuel.
24-05-2023
Gravitational Waves
Host Kate Cotter speaks to Professor Des Gibson and Dr Carlos Garcia Nunez about their fascinating research into the phenomenon of graviational waves.
29-03-2023
Dementia
Jayne Stynes interviews Dr Louise Ritchie about her research about dementia, and the work of the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice, which this year marks its 10th anniversary.
24-01-2023
Research through music
David Scott - from acclaimed Glasgow band The Pearlfishers - interviews Dr Jo Collinson Scott about "Distant Voices", an innovative project using music and songwriting to explore the real experiences of those affected by Scotland's criminal justice system.
23-01-2023
How to get fit using science
Dr James Mahon speaks to world-renowned Sports Scientist Professor Chris Easton about fitness; looking at surprising - but scientific ways - to improve your fitness, while also busting several fitness myths.