High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. This small show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa while we do to. Dr Ricardo Costs (PhD) is interested in the gut's response to exercise. Ricardo focusses his work around ultra-endurance sports and their impact on the gut. This is a great relaxed conversation about Ricardo's journey and research pathway. His order – Soy latte (coffee number 3/10 for the day!). Enjoy