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Public lecture podcasts

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The University of Bath podcasts are a series of public lectures available to download for free. Enhance your understanding of subjects ranging from how babies develop to the workings of the universe. Learn from academics and business and industry experts. The University of Bath is a leading UK insitution. We offer a distinctive blend of research-led teaching, an outstanding graduate employment record and personal development opportunties.
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Episodes

A conversation with Everardo González: The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series

In this webinar, we spoke to Everardo González, a Mexican director who is considered one of the strongest voices in the documentary genre in Latin America. Everardo's filmography includes Pulque Song (2003), The Old Thieves (2007), The Open Sky (2011), Drought (2011) and El Paso (2015), all screened and awarded at various festivals like Berlin, IDFA, Toulouse, Locarno, Montreal, BAFICI, Sarajevo, Guadalajara and Morelia. His film Devil’s Freedom (2017) was awarded the Amnesty International Film ...

Nov 26, 20251 hr

Placements Abroad

In this episode, Katherine and her guests talk about the joy and challenges of going abroad for a placement year.

Nov 25, 202516 min

Stop the Scroll, Pick a Role

Join Katherine Bright and fellow Placement Officer, Gina Pollock, plus a range of students, to find out how to stop scrolling through adverts and work out what jobs are a good match for you.

Nov 13, 202523 min

Acing Assessment Centres

Join Faculty of Science Placement Officer, Katherine Bright, to discuss the much-feared world of assessment centres. Many companies use these multi-activity days to assess candidates in different situations, such as group tasks, interviews and presentations. This week, Katherine is joined by Sam from HPE. and two students who were offered roles after successfully navigating their own assessment centres.

Oct 09, 202530 min

Returning to Uni

In this short episode, Katherine is joined by two students and Dr Steven Davies, Placements Tutor for Physics, to discuss the return from placement, and how students can prepare for the next transition a placement can bring.

Jul 17, 202511 min

Prof Phil Scraton: Bearing witness to the 'pain of others'

Professor Phil Scraton (Professor Emeritus, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast) discusses the responsibility of academic researchers and human rights advocates to proclaim and represent the ‘view from below’ – voices of those silenced by powerful institutions in securing truth, justice and acknowledgement. Drawing on three decades of research with and within communities – investigating the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath, the inhumanities of incarceration and the systemic denial o...

Jun 25, 202549 min

A conversation with Rubén Blades: The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series

In the inaugural event of 'The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series', we hosted renowned Panamanian musician, songwriter, activist, and former politician Rubén Blades. A Latin music icon, Blades was at the heart of the New York salsa revolution in the 1970s. His landmark albums in classic Afro-Cuban salsa are infused with elements of rock, jazz, pan-Latin, and global influences. He has won 12 Grammy Awards and 12 Latin Grammy Awards. During this webinar, he focused on "Desapariciones" (D...

Jun 18, 20251 hr

How to get a horse on a treadmill (Dr Polly McGuigan)

We close off the series by welcoming Dr Polly McGuigan, the Head of the Department for Health and Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, who gives us an overview of our research profile that underpins our undergraduate programmes. Polly also shares her own multi-species research that explores how the musculoskeletal system determines, adapts and becomes specialised to tasks in both humans and animals. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessaril...

Jun 12, 202539 min

Life beyond Bath (part 2) the HES graduates’ stories (Health and Exercise Science graduates, Amalia and Ellie)

Two of our Health and Exercise Science graduates, Amalia and Ellie, join the podcast to discuss their time at the University, their pivotal placement years and explain how this informed and inspired their career choices in the nutrition industry and physiotherapy. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of y...

Jun 12, 202534 min

Life beyond Bath (part 1): the SES graduates’ stories (Sport and Exercise Science graduates, Lucy and Jack)

For this very special episode of Science on the Run, we invited two of our Sport and Exercise Science graduates, Lucy and Jack, back to campus to reflect on their time at Bath and the impact their studies have had on their career journeys to date in science and pro sport. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspe...

Jun 12, 202530 min

Tackling the big challenges in sports injuries (Dr Stephen West)

Sports injury epidemiologist, Dr Stephen West, joins Science on the Run to discuss his and the Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport’s high impact research on training load monitoring and the prevention of injury in sports like rugby. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your ...

Jun 12, 202533 min

No carbs before Marbs? (Profs James Betts and Javier Gonzalez)

This episode of Science on the Run is focussed on nutrition and metabolism, in which two professors from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism join us to discuss their fascinating research related to what, how and when we fuel our bodies, and where this content features on the BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise programmes at Bath. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information corr...

Jun 12, 202535 min

The Realities of Being on Placement

Join Placement Officer, Katherine Bright, and two students - Betty and Roxy - to discuss the joys, challenges and surprises which form the reality of Being on Placement. Email your ideas and suggestions for future episodes to fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

May 29, 202534 min

Starting your Placement

Join Placement Officer, Katherine Bright, with her guests Maia Thorne from Student Support, and student, Anna, to discuss how to make the most of your first few weeks on placement. Transcript available here- https://xerte.bath.ac.uk/play.php?template_id=3565#page1section5

May 29, 202522 min

Revitalising Britain: Panel discussion (IPR)

Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee review the reforms and strategies of the new government and to discuss how it has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face. They discuss the government’s key missions – economic growth, clean energy, safer streets, opportunities for all and an NHS fit for the future – and the actions they have taken on these so far. Where do we need to see new policy development to deliver lasting economic and social change? Chaired by Dr Sophie...

May 02, 20251 hr 32 min

Disabilities

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the common mistakes students make when applying for placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Helen Cooke, CEO for MyPlus, and then Maia Thorne and Susan Fielding, Team Leads within the university who support our disabled students. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Apr 24, 202536 min

A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 4: Support at Bath

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 4, some of our international students talk about relocating to the UK, and the kinds of support they've received at Bath to help them settle and make the most of their time at the University. You can read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-4-...

Apr 23, 202522 min

A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 3: Employability at Bath

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 3, our students talk about their placements, internships, and the career support they've received at Bath. Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-3-transcript/

Apr 23, 202514 min

A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 2: Sustainability at Bath

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 2, our students talk about sustainability and how you can get involved as a student. Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-2-transcript/

Apr 16, 202528 min

Heikki Hiilamo: Analysing commercial determinants of health through the well-being economy framework

The well-being economy framework provides a comprehensive lens to analyse the intersection of economic, social, and ecological sustainability, ensuring the well-being of people and the planet both now and for future generations. The commercial determinants of health offer a key area where the well-being economy framework can be applied to guide decision-making. Industries such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and the production of highly processed foods illustrate how economic interests can confli...

Mar 28, 202539 min

Addressing England's Water Quality: Panel discussion (IPR)

According to The Rivers Trust’s State of Our Rivers 2024 report, just 15% of England's river stretches achieved good ecological health and none are in good overall status. Failures can be attributed to multiple sources, including agriculture and rural land management activities, treated and untreated sewage discharge, and urbanisation and transport pollutants. Mark Lloyd (CEO, The Rivers Trust) and Helen Wakeham (Director of Water, Environment Agency) discuss what needs to be done to tackle the ...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 28 min

A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 1: Accommodation and Living in Bath

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 1, our students talk about their experiences of living in Bath and the different kinds of accommodation on offer. Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-1-transcript/

Mar 12, 202536 min

Top tips for Interviews

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss Top Tips for Interviews. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse from the careers service. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Feb 27, 202526 min

Common Mistakes

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the common mistakes students make when applying for placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse, careers consultant for the Faculty of Science, and Shyan, a physics student who has recently returned from his own placement. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Feb 27, 202526 min

Benefits of a Placement

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the Benefits of going on a 12 month industrial placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jonny Hodgson, plus interviews with students who have returned from their placement, and several employers who regularly host our science students. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Feb 27, 202520 min

Professor Jonathan White: The Future as a Political Idea (IPR)

Democracy is future-oriented and self-correcting: today's problems can be solved, we are told, in tomorrow's elections. But the biggest issues facing the modern world – from climate collapse and pandemics to recession and world war – each apparently bring us to the edge of the irreversible. What happens to democracy when the future seems no longer open? Jonathan White explores how politics has long been directed by shifting visions of the future, from the birth of ideologies in the nineteenth ce...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 2 min

The Void

The Void by University of Bath

Jan 16, 20254 min

Realm of Words

Realm of Words by University of Bath

Jan 16, 20256 min

Apparitions

Apparitions by University of Bath

Jan 16, 20255 min
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