Research Matters
Research Matters
UWS
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.
Disability sport
Dr 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.
May 1, 2024
21 min
Tackling water shortages using AI
Dr Catriona Fallow speaks to Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir about a groundbreaking project, which is using artificial intelligence to save billions of litres of water.
May 1, 2024
10 min
The Outlander Effect
Dr 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.
Oct 11, 2023
19 min
Tackling modern slavery through theatre
Dr 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.
Oct 11, 2023
17 min
Turning algae into biofuel
Dr Catriona Fallow hosts, as Callum Russell talks about a potentially game-changing project, in which ordinary algae is being converted into biofuel.
Oct 11, 2023
20 min
Gravitational Waves
Host Kate Cotter speaks to Professor Des Gibson and Dr Carlos Garcia Nunez about their fascinating research into the phenomenon of graviational waves.
May 24, 2023
22 min
Dementia
Jayne 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.
Mar 29, 2023
12 min
Research through music
David 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. 
Jan 24, 2023
25 min
How to get fit using science
Dr 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. 
Jan 23, 2023
25 min