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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.... more
FAQs about Research Matters:How many episodes does Research Matters have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
May 01, 2024Disability sportDr Henry Bell speaks to Professor Gayle McPherson and Dr Liz Carlin about the largest ever study carried out in Scotland on disability sport - and its sometimes harrowing findings. ...more22minPlay
May 01, 2024Tackling water shortages using AIDr Catriona Fallow speaks to Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir about a groundbreaking project, which is using artificial intelligence to save billions of litres of water. ...more11minPlay
October 11, 2023The Outlander EffectDr 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. ...more20minPlay
October 11, 2023Tackling modern slavery through theatreDr 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. ...more18minPlay
October 11, 2023Turning algae into biofuelDr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Callum Russell talks about a potentially game-changing project, in which ordinary algae is being converted into biofuel. ...more21minPlay
May 24, 2023Gravitational WavesHost Kate Cotter speaks to Professor Des Gibson and Dr Carlos Garcia Nunez about their fascinating research into the phenomenon of graviational waves. ...more23minPlay
March 29, 2023DementiaJayne 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. ...more13minPlay
January 24, 2023Research through musicDavid 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. ...more26minPlay
January 23, 2023How to get fit using scienceDr 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. ...more26minPlay
FAQs about Research Matters:How many episodes does Research Matters have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.