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- BrightSCIdea Challenge - Happy BiopatchOn a two-part special, Cameron and Hallam are joined by Bryony Parker from the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) to discuss the BrightSCIdea challenge they run annually. On the episode, we have the team of Happy Biopatch, represented by Klara Hatinova, who comes on to discuss all about her teams idea, and their experience of the BrightSCIdea challenge.39 min
- Alex Cousen - The Crystallisation ChemistJoining Cameron & Hallam this week, is Alex Cousen from Astra Zeneca. Alex is a Senior Crystallisation Chemist within Astra Zeneca's Early Chemical development team. Alex studied both his undergraduate Chemistry degree, as well as his PhD at Bath University, and has a passion not only for the chemistry he does, but sharing his passion for the subject. On the podcast, Alex will discuss how he came to be a Senior Crystallisation Chemist. What it was like working for Astra Zen...54 min
- Ben Walsh - The Innovation idolOn the podcast this week, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Ben Walsh, Deputy Director for the Transforming Foundation Industries at Innovate UK. Ben discusses his background from Chemist, to Consultant to Deputy Director, as well as sharing his insight and thoughts into the work needed to decarbonise the foundation industries. Cameron will also share a story on the chemicals of tattoo ink, and Hallam has some e-cracking news to share.1 hr 5 min
- Izzy Sloan - Discussing Degree ApprenticeshipsAfter a summer break, Cameron & Hallam are back, and this week they're interviewing the CIA's Incumbent Young Ambassador, Izzy Sloan.Izzy has just finished her second year as a Degree Apprentice in Chemical Engineering at GSK and joins the podcast to discuss her hopes for the future. How she got into the degree apprenticeship route, and what advice she'd give to anyone looking to follow in her footsteps. Cameron also shares some news coming out this week about the cost of UK Reach, w...44 min
- Shilpa Mistry - The Pharmaceutical PhenomThis week, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Shilpa Mistry, Head of Pharma for UK & Ireland at Chemlink Specialities.Shilpa is the last guest of the ChemUK line up, and in this podcast, Shilpa goes into detail about her career into Pharma. Her two years in industry as a student, and then her move into the commercial world of pharmaceuticals. Shilpa then discusses her talk at ChemUK which is looking how to better administer drugs to our beloved pets.45 min
- Gill Reid - The Presidential ProfessorJoining Cameron & Hallam on the podcast this week, is Professor Gil Reid.Gill is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at The University of Southampton, and she is also the President-Elect of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Gill will take up the role of president in July 2022 and in this weeks episode she speaks to Cameron & Hallam about her passion for chemistry, her passion for teaching chemistry and her passion for inspiring the next generation of chemists. Gill will be part...51 min
- Allison Buenemann the Data Science DynamoOn the podcast this week, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Allison Buenemann, all the way from Seattle Washington.Allison is a qualified Chemical Engineer, but moved to Data Science a few years ago with a company called Seeq, where she is now an Industry Principle, working closely with bringing data science to Chemical, Petrochemical and Refinery based processes. Allison discusses her journey into industry, as well as why the future of not just the chemical industry, but many data driv...37 min
- Janet Greenwood - A dive into the world of chemical regulationsEver wondered about the deep world of Chemical regulations? How are companies legally allowed to handle, use and produce certain chemicals? All this is much more is covered by chemical regulations and compliance checks that allow companies to bring chemicals through the door. On the podcast this week, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Janet Greenwood, Director of TTEnvironmental, a specialist consulting firm, set up to help companies comply with regulations such as REACH, that allo...50 min
- Andy Parsons The Prolific ProfessorIn this episode, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Prof. Andy Parsons of York University. Professor Parsons has a background in organic chemistry, but his true skill is in how he teaches and delivers chemistry to his students.Professor Parsons has won several awards for his teaching, and in this episode he discusses issues around chemistry uptake, and the steps he thinks are needed to encourage more students to take up chemistry post A-level. Listen out too, for Andy's "Desert Isla...53 min
- Tony the Titan of SustainabilityIn the latest episode of The Periodic Fable, Cameron & Hallam are joined by Tony Heslop, Senior Sustainability Manager for BASF. Tony discusses his journey from chemist, to marketing, to his latest sustainability role, whilst discussing the absolute necessity of the chemical industry to our every day life. Cameron then takes on the True Periodic Fable sharing the story of Ernest Rutherford, the father of the "Rutherford Atomic Model"44 min
About The Periodic Fable
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Welcome to The Periodic Fable, the podcast where we take a dive into the world of chemistry with Bryony, Cameron & Hallam.
In The Periodic Fable, we want to take complex chemistry…
related topics in society and the media today, humanize them and make them easy to understand. We want to have discussions about all things chemistry, whether that's the world of sustainability and cleaner living, to careers in the chemical industry.
Joining us on the podcast are champions of industry who may be very junior in their careers and wanting to create change from within, to senior careerists who've got a wealth of experience. We want our guests to come on and give their side of the chemical story. We want to use this space to inform and inspire. Whether you're considering a chemical career, or whether you just want to learn more about the world of science & chemistry, The Periodic Fable will be a space for you.
Joining us on the podcast are champions of industry who may be very junior in their careers and wanting to create change from within, to senior careerists who've got a wealth of experience. We want our guests to come on and give their side of the chemical story. We want to use this space to inform and inspire. Whether you're considering a chemical career, or whether you just want to learn more about the world of science & chemistry, The Periodic Fable will be a space for you.