How do you be a positive role model to those around you, as you ascend the academic ranks? Professor Chris Jackson talks about his background and experiences, and how that influences his efforts to be a role model.
November 12, 2018
Alex Lathbridge is a scientist and creator. We talk about Alex’s background, working with different media, and creating spaces in academia and science.
October 29, 2018
What happens when you have a well-established career outside of academia, and then you decide to go back to university?
October 15, 2018
What questions does an audience of (mainly) non-scientists ask you when you work on a brand new technology?
October 1, 2018
Dr Ben Britton talks about engineering metals for nuclear reactors, how he originally wanted to be a lawyer, and answers questions from an audience.
September 17, 2018
Professor Sandrine Heutz describes her pathway into academia, including why her grandmother was so keen for her to study chemistry.
September 2, 2018
Dr Emma Chapman talks about kangaroos destroying radio telescopes and working in science. Recorded live at the Imperial Festival 2018.
August 20, 2018
Academics do research, but they also teach students. So how do you balance teaching, while also carrying out research?
July 9, 2018
Roma Agrawal is an engineer who has worked on hundreds of structures across the country, most notably The Shard in London. We explore how she went from studying physics to become a structural engineer.
June 25, 2018
How can a scientist use social media to reach new audiences? Meriame Berboucha is a physicist using her voice online to encourage young people to study science.
June 11, 2018