“There’s a terrible myth that scientists are supposed to be all-knowing. And no, we’re blunderers around in the dark. The whole of science is about that: if we knew what we were doing it wouldn’t be research.”

Jamie Davies has had a fascinating career in academia, and along the way he’s learned some important lessons. In this episode, he passes on his wisdom and treats us to some great stories from a life in science.

You can find out more about Professor Davies and his work on his lab’s website, his University of Edinburgh staff page, and his blog.

Not Another Science Podcast is edited by Helena Cornu, hosted by Tom Edwick and brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Magazine (EUSci). Our podcast logo  was designed by Apple Chew. The podcast cover art was designed by Heather Jones.

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