Dr Evelyn Cooper | Dr Candice Duncan – Improving Agriculture and Geoscience through Educational Initiatives
Addressing the skills shortage within scientific sectors requires a targeted approach for attracting and retaining students in STEM education. Summer Opportunities in Agricultural Research and the Env...
21 Sep 202212min
Dr Francesca Ronchi | How Gut Bacteria Influences Brain Health
Our intestines contain millions of bacteria, known as our microbiota, which secrete compounds and play a key role in keeping us healthy. These bacteria don’t just affect the health of our digestive sy...
15 Sep 202210min
Dr Andrea Binsfeld | Exploring Narratives of Slavery in Ancient Novels and Political Texts
The perspectives and characteristics of specific historical periods are often reflected in the literary texts produced and circulated at the time. Dr Andrea Binsfeld, an Associate Professor at Univers...
14 Sep 20229min
Dr Lars Oddsson | The walk2Wellness Trial: Measuring the Impact of a Wearable Sensory Prosthesis on People with Peripheral Neuropathy
Dr Lars Oddsson, CTO of RxFunction and Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota is co-inventor of a wearable device called Walkasins® to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in pe...
14 Sep 20228min
Professor Inge Helland | Reconstructing Parts of Quantum Theory from Two Conceptual Variables
The Hilbert space formulation is a central idea in quantum theory, but the ideas used by physicists to interpret the formulation widely differ. Furthermore, concepts in quantum mechanics are very abst...
13 Sep 20227min
Dr Timothy Carroll | Dr Nicholas Lackenby | Ms Jenia Gorbanenko - Orthodox Christian Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Orthodox Christians often use tactile gestures during acts of religious devotion. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, such gestures had the potential to increase the spread of the virus. Dr Timothy...
7 Sep 20228min
Shane Urban | The Critical Intervention Screen: Improving Safety in the Transport of Trauma Patients
Lights and sirens on ambulances are used in emergencies to accelerate the transport of critical patients to hospital but unfortunately, can increase the risk of motor vehicle collisions. Emergency med...
2 Sep 20229min
David Kuria Mbote | Improving Religious Leaders’ Attitudes Towards LGBTQAI+ People in Kenya
In many African countries, attitudes towards gender and sexual minorities are overwhelmingly negative. This could be partly due to religious norms and beliefs. However, empirical studies examining how...
30 Aug 20227min
