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Colourama is an immersive podcast episode exploring synaesthesia, a neurological condition where sounds are experienced as colours. Affecting 4% of the population, this sensory crossover means sound and music can trigger visions of colour in the mind's eye.
This fascinating and hypnotic auditory journey allows you to experience this curious phenomenon for yourself. Guided by researchers from The University of Sheffield, the episode weaves together the diverse stories of those who see the sounds we can only hear.
The project was developed for the Festival of the Mind, where the podcast was played to a live audience over wireless headphones.
25 Jul 2025
Authentic Corpse
Professor Peter Jackson, Institute for Sustainable Foods and artist Anthony Bennet discuss their collaboration on Authentic Corpse.
Recorded and produced by Kitty Turner as part of Festival of the Mind 2022.
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25 Jul 2025
Fungal Figures
Professor Katie Field, School of Biosciences talks to artist Alex Ekins and Kieran from Seven Mushrooms gourmet farm about their collaboration on Fungal Figures.
Recorded and produced by Kitty Turner as part of Festival of the Mind 2022.
https://festivalofthemind.sheffield.ac.uk/ (https://festivalofthemind.sheffield.ac.uk/)
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