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E4 - Cuppa with a… Gender and Health Psychologist
Cuppa with a Scientist
06/02/21 • 49 min
Aspiring scientist and host Meg Cox is joined by gender and health psychologist Dr Gemma Witcomb to discuss life as a scientist, juggling children and academia, transgender and non-binary participation in sport, and body image and eating behaviour.
E12 - Cuppa with a... political communication scientist
Cuppa with a Scientist
12/15/22 • 73 min
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.
BONUS SHOW - Climate scientist recalls Mount Everest
Cuppa with a Scientist
02/10/21 • 19 min
Climate scientist Dr Tom Matthews joins host and aspiring scientist Meg Cox to discuss his trip to the top of Mount Everest in more detail.
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Cuppa with a Scientist
01/29/21 • 1 min
Loughborough University has officially launched ‘Cuppa with a Scientist, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Hosted by PR and Communications Officer – and aspiring scientist – Meg Cox, the series interviews a different scientist each week about their academic journey to the top.
The show will discuss how some of Loughborough’s academic stars went from a confused teenager choosing A-Level subjects to a leader in their field – sharing plenty of weird and wonderful stories and golden nuggets of advice in between.
As well as keeping your ears and brain entertained, ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ aims to dispel the myth that all scientists wear white lab coats and provide an insight into how vast the world of science really is.
E11 - Cuppa with a... Freshwater Scientist
Cuppa with a Scientist
11/15/22 • 44 min
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.
E10 - Cuppa with a... Biological Anthropologist
Cuppa with a Scientist
08/16/22 • 80 min
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
E9 - Cuppa with a... Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology
Cuppa with a Scientist
08/03/22 • 68 min
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.
E8 - Cuppa with a Cognitive Psychologist
Cuppa with a Scientist
03/28/22 • 68 min
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
E7 - Cuppa with a Physicist
Cuppa with a Scientist
12/13/21 • 60 min
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
E6 - Cuppa with an Extreme Weather Scientist
Cuppa with a Scientist
11/08/21 • 51 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Cuppa with a Scientist have?
Cuppa with a Scientist currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Cuppa with a Scientist cover?
The podcast is about Higher Education, Podcasts, Education, Science and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Cuppa with a Scientist?
The episode title 'E11 - Cuppa with a... Freshwater Scientist' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cuppa with a Scientist?
The average episode length on Cuppa with a Scientist is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cuppa with a Scientist released?
Episodes of Cuppa with a Scientist are typically released every 39 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Cuppa with a Scientist?
The first episode of Cuppa with a Scientist was released on Jan 29, 2021.
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