Episode #13

Bright Club & November Astronomy Roundup This week, neuroscientist and standup comedian Dean Burnett pops in to talk to Rhys about why science and comedy seem to work so well together and about the launch of Cardiff’s Bright Club. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is technical buyer Keri Cope from Siemens. In our astronomy [...]

Episode #12

25 Years of Techniquest & Making Houdini Safe This week, James Lewindon, Head of Projects at Techniquest joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the history of the centre, his favourite exhibits and what to look forward to in the future. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is civil engineer Nikki Stockbridge from Arup. [...]

Episode #11

Volcanic Ash & Guitar Physics On this week’s show, we discuss the possible human health risks caused by the Icelandic E15 Volcano with Dr. Tim Jones, Senior Lecturer at the Cardiff University School of Earth & Social Sciences. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Dodd from Scottish Power. We also welcome guitar physicist [...]

Episode #10

Comprehensive Spending Review & Improbable Research This week, we look back at the recent comprehensive spending review and the implication it will have on the science and engineering sectors in the UK. Joining Rhys to discuss this is Dr. Jenny Rohn, Director of the Science is Vital campaign and Hugo Donaldson, Principal Policy Advisor for [...]