Research Stories
Research Stories is a podcast produced by the Research Services Directorate. Each episode features an in-depth one-to-one conversation with a researcher, offering insight into their research journey, collaborations, and impact.
The podcast aims to foster curiosity, demystify research, and open new conversations about how research is done across disciplines.
Research Stories 1.5 - Nicola McEwen: Inside the UK’s Intergovernmental Relations
Professor of Public Policy and Governance Nicola McEwen explains her work with the Centre of Public Policy, navigating complex relationships between governments, nations, and citizens in the UK and beyond.
Research Stories 1.4 - Jude Robinson: Social Anthropology and the Realities of Health Inequalities
Professor of Health and Wellbeing, Jude Robinson discusses her work in social anthropology - from addressing health inequalities and water access to documenting the lives of women in low-income, peri-urban communities.
Research Stories 1.3 - Nicol Keith: Failure, Collaboration, and the Culture of Research
Professor Nicol Keith shares insights from a decades-long career in cancer research.
Research Stories 1.2 - Mia Perry: Rethinking Literacy in an Ever-Changing World
Professor Mia Perry discusses her work with the Sustainable Futures in Africa Network, ethical dilemmas in research systems, and the concept of pluriversal literacies.
Research Stories 1.1 - Christina Young: Lasers, Art, and Seeing the Unseen
Professor Christina Young explains how she uses laser technology to uncover the secrets of historic artworks, while also offering advice on how to “get” art for the uninitiated.