Through thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives, we explore the ideas and innovations transforming our world. From groundbreaking research and enterprise to pioneering education across the world, each episode reveals how we are tackling global challenges and delivering solutions that make a real difference. Discover stories of sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and human ingenuity as we bring our mission to life — advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.
Associate Professor Mhairi Bowe examines the profound impact of social connections, inclusion, and marginalization on individual health and well-being, highlighting the powerful influence of social worlds in this interview episode.
29 Oct 2025
From Dandelions to Drones: How nature solves the toughest engineering problems
Professor Marc Desmulliez explores nature-inspired engineering solutions, revealing how designs from dandelion seeds to sawflies drive innovations in drones and surgical tools in this interview.
15 Jul 2025
On the GRID: Diagnostics, Defence & Dignity - unexpected uses of photonics
Professor Duncan Hand illuminates photonics' unexpected applications, from ship maintenance to medical advancements, showcasing laser technology's impact on industry and healthcare in this interview.
27 Feb 2025
On the GRID: Skin Sensors Transforming Healing
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Dr Michael Crichton to discuss patient friendly micro technologies for healthcare, including his development of simple, effective skin-based sensors that are transforming modern healing.
Michael is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Michael is also part of our Global Research Institute in Health & Care Technologies, where he leads the ‘Sensing for Chronic Diseases’ theme.
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23 Jan 2025
On the GRID: Nitric Oxide, Heart Health & Beetroot Juice
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Chris Easton to discuss how ageing reduces our nitric oxide production, a molecule our bodies produce to regulate vital functions like blood pressure, muscle contraction and immune response and how we can counter this through exercise, sunlight and green leafy vegetables.
Chris is a professor of exercise physiology from the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society here at Heriot-Watt University. He’s also affiliated with the Health and Care Technologies Global Research Institute.
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15 Nov 2024
On the GRID: Advancing Socially Assistive Robots
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Doctor Marta Romeo to discuss her work in developing socially intelligent robots and how they can be used as tools for ageing in place, social isolation and mental health aids.
Doctor Marta Romeo is an assistant professor from the computer science department in the school of mathematical and computer sciences at Heriot-Watt University. Doctor Romeo is also part of the Healthy Ageing theme in our Health and Care Technologies global research institute as well as being affiliated with the National Robotarium.
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15 Nov 2024
On the GRID: Uncovering the Geoenergy Revolution
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Andreas Busch to discuss the definition of geoenergy and to explore how subsurface energy production and storage is key to a sustainable future.
Professor Andreas Busch from the school of energy, geoscience, infrastructure and society here at Heriot-Watt University, is also the co academic lead for the Lyell Centre our global research institute of marine and earth science as well as the theme lead for geoenergy as part of iNetZ+ our global research institute for a net zero future.
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15 Nov 2024
On the GRID: Fighting Cancer with Ultrafast Light
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Robert Thomson to discuss his work in photonics and the future of cancer fighting lasers, exploring the potential impact of his research on personalised cancer treatment.
Robert is a professor from the school of engineering and physical sciences here at Heriot-Watt University, and co-lead of our global research institute for health and care technologies.
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15 Nov 2024
On the GRID: Redefining Energy in Buildings
In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor David Jenkins to discuss sustainable energy in our buildings, exploring how this affects our communities and the impact this has on the net zero economy.
David is a professor of energy and buildings and leads both the Urban Research Energy Group here at Heriot-Watt University and the theme of Energy in Buildings as part of our global research institute, iNetZ+.
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Mhairi Bowe
Marc Desmulliez
Professor Duncan Hand
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