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Dr Pooja Goddard, a Royal Society Industry Fellow and senior lecturer in Chemistry, joins Cuppa with a Scientist to discuss increasing diversity in science and higher education, and where issues seem to lie.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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

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

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

Aspiring scientist and host Meg Cox is joined by gender and an expert in the physiology of ageing, Professor James Goodwin, to discuss what is good for the brain, how a career in the army helped his scientific work and writing a book... Time Stamps -  00:00:00 - Welcome 00:01:08 - Introducing Professor James Goodwin 00:05:13 - What is does an expert in the physiology of ageing do? 00:09:23 - Do you have the answer to eternal youth? (Common misconceptions) 00:10:36 - Career goals growing up and the army 00:15:33 - Becoming a mature student and completing a Masters degree 00:19:38 - Presentations to experts, PhDs and beyond 00:32:53 - Working at Age UK, meeting royalty and research 00:41:02 - Returning to Loughborough University as a visiting professor 00:44:07 - Stand out moments in field work and project outcomes 00:46:42 - Career challenges and learnings 00:52:00 - Ongoing research 00:54:15 - Further research and standout work 00:58:30 - Supercharge your brain... What is good for your brain? 01:05:15 - Next career goals... and most exciting part of the job 01:09:03 - Weirdest parts of the job... 01:13:30 - Next hot topics in the field and words of wisdom 01:18:26 - Thanks and goodbye LIKE Loughborough University on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lborouniversity Follow Loughborough University on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lborouniversity Follow Loughborough University on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lborouniversity/

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. 

Professor of behavioural medicine Amanda Daley joins host and aspiring scientist Meg to discuss her research in weight management and exercise, 'down the pub' science and how much exercise it takes to burn off a Lion bar. Plus much more! 

Aspiring scientist and host Meg Cox is joined by Conversation Analyst Professor Elizabeth Stokoe to discuss the weird and wonderful aspects of conversation, including why US sitcom Friends is the perfect source material for breaking down speech.