The #UofGEngage Podcast
The #UofGEngage Podcast
University of Glasgow Public Engagement
A podcast exploring anything and everything to do with public and community engagement in Higher Education, led by staff the University of Glasgow.
Episode 4 - Young people and climate change
In this episode, we chat to school pupils Isabella and Sanwal, their teacher Ali Preston (King's Park Secondary School) and University of Glasgow researcher Ria Dunkley about 'Walk the Global Walk', a European-wide project that aims to empower young people to take action on climate change.
Jun 21, 2021
18 min
Episode 3 - PGRs & Engagement
In this episode, Zara talks to four postgraduate researchers (PGRs) about their experiences of public engagement. What are the challenges, what motivates them and what advice would they give other PGRs looking to engage? Featuring: Áine O'Brien, College of Science & Engineering  Kevin Leomo, College of Arts Teteh Champion, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Zyra Evangelista, College of Social Sciences
Mar 9, 2021
32 min
Episode 2 - Festivals
What role do festivals play in engaging the public with research? How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted how festivals are delivered?  In today’s episode, Zara chats to festival organisers about their experiences: Debbie McNeill, Glasgow Science Festival Liz Chege, Africa in Motion Film Festival Kyle Taggart, College of Social Sciences Casi Dylan, College of Arts Join the conversation on Twitter #UofGEngage
Jan 20, 2021
28 min
Episode 1 - Beginnings
In this first episode, Public & Community Engagement Advisor Dr Zara Gladman meets staff from across the university who lead or support public engagement. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our work and share plans for the new #UofGEngage Forum, launching in 2021. Dr Becky Hothersall, MVLS Casi Dylan, College of Arts Dr Melanie Jimenez, College of Science & Engineering Monique Campbell, College of Social Sciences  
Nov 23, 2020
22 min