Episodes

  • E13 - Cuppa with a... Material Scientist
    Apr 28 2023

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • E12 - Cuppa with a... political communication scientist
    Dec 15 2022

    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. 

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • E11 - Cuppa with a... Freshwater Scientist
    Nov 15 2022

    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. 

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    44 mins
  • E10 - Cuppa with a... Biological Anthropologist
    Aug 16 2022

    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 - Welcome
    00:01:10  - Introducing Professor Barry Bogin
    00:12:18 - Discovering anthropology... from a book to a career
    00:21:06 - From USA to Loughborough... and the difference in university styles
    00:32:43 - Career high points and publishing a book
    00:36:50 - Shaking up the word with ideas
    00:41:47 - Stress and the impacts on slowing bone growth
    00:16:25 - Life after a PhD and working life
    00:20:54 - Collaborating overseas...
    00:22:30 - Lab work... building and testing
    00:24:22 - Small Gamma cameras to identify cancer 
    00:37:16 - More exciting research areas
    00:42:14 - Favourite parts of the job... and the not so good bits
    00:44:48 - 3D printed mouse skeletons and... ahem... unexpected adult toys
    00:48:02 - Inspiration and career goals
    00:50:29 - What does a physicist do in their spare time?
    00:51:57 - What's next...
    00:53:35 - Hot topics and advice for students aiming for a career in physics
    00:58:16 - Limit-less campaign
    00:59:23 - Thanks and goodbye

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • E9 - Cuppa with a... Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology
    Aug 3 2022

    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. 

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • E8 - Cuppa with a Cognitive Psychologist
    Mar 28 2022

    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 - Welcome
    00:01:12  - Introducing Kinga Morsanyi 
    00:03:35 - Life as a Cognitive Psychologist
    00:05:51 - What does a Cognitive Psychologist do?
    00:10:11 - Misconceptions surrounding the role
    00:12:26 - GP aspirations and journey into psychology
    00:20:50 - Life after a PhD, travelling and standout moments
    00:27:00 - Competing for jobs and being a woman working in science
    00:30:35 - Varied work life and research
    00:39:55 - Maths anxiety doesn't mean you're bad at the subject
    00:53:29 - Most unusual part of the job...
    00:55:45 - Career goals
    00:57:27 - Cognitive Psychologist hobbies
    00:59:02 - Hot topics and advice for students
    01:04:43 - Why should somebody consider a career as a Cognitive Psychologist?
    01:07:12 - Thanks and goodbye

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • E7 - Cuppa with a Physicist
    Dec 13 2021

    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 - Welcome
    00:01:08  - Introducing Dr Sarah Bugby
    00:03:35 - Life  as a physicist in the medical field
    00:05:53 - 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 researcher
    00:11:40 - Stories from the field
    00:13:00 - Being a woman in physics
    00:16:25 - Life after a PhD and working life
    00:20:54 - Collaborating overseas...
    00:22:30 - Lab work... building and testing
    00:24:22 - Small Gamma cameras to identify cancer 
    00:37:05 - More exciting research areas
    00:42:03 - Favourite parts of the job... and the not so good bits
    00:44:37 - 3D printed mouse skeletons and... ahem... unexpected adult toys
    00:47:51 - Inspiration and career goals
    00:50:18 - What does a physicist do in their spare time?
    00:51:46 - What's next...
    00:53:24 - Hot topics and advice for students aiming for a career in physics
    00:58:05 - Limit-less campaign
    00:59:12 - Thanks and goodbye

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    1 hr
  • E6 - Cuppa with an Extreme Weather Scientist
    Nov 8 2021

    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 - Welcome
    00:01:46  - Introducing Professor Rob Wilby
    00:03:48 - What is a Professor of Hydroclimatic Modelling
    00:06:21 - Storms and the journey to a career in extreme weather
    00:10:48 - Losing a passport in Tajikistan
    00:11:57 - Handling rejection and bouncing back as a researcher
    00:13:57 - Varied work life and COP26
    00:17:50 - Research: from extreme weather events to conservation 
    00:26:35 - Climate change and the fear of uncertainty
    00:28:12 - Extreme indoor temperatures and taking action 
    00:30:05 - Capturing water temperatures and why it's important
    00:34:23 - Favourite part of the job and not-so-glamorous bits
    00:36:30 - Hanging Polo mints in rivers...
    00:38:09 - Battling environmental issues provides great motivation 
    00:39:50 - Next career goals and hobbies
    00:42:40 - Importance of communicating research for the media and a wider audience
    00:44:07 - Hot topics for climate research and words of wisdom for aspiring scientists
    00:47:06 - Why should people consider a career in environmental sciences?
    00:48:17 - Summing up a career in three words... plus the lights go out! 
    00:49:49 - Thanks and goodbye

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    52 mins