One Square Mile in North East Fife

About One Square Mile in North East Fife

On a remarkable one mile stretch of the east coast of Scotland, for over 600 years, some of the most extraordinary world-changing ideas, debates and collaborations across the arts and science have occurred. Central to these has been the community of the University of St Andrews. Join us to hear more about the inspiring work that we do at the University as in each episode we talk to one of our academics about their research, and why it matters.

Publisher

University of St Andrews

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Sept 2021

Latest episode

4 Apr 2022

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Apr 2022

   Enzymes, natural treasures and the magic of chemistry: Professor Rebecca Goss

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Professor Rebecca Goss about the 'molecular X factor', the magic of Enzymes and women in science

2. 

   28 Jan 2022

   Gaelic, Literature and Cultural Historiography

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Dr Peter MacKay about his research into the languages of these isles and their role in understanding both our cultural history and the changing world around us.

3. 

   24 Dec 2021

   Iran, History and the West: Professor Ali Ansari

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Professor Ali Ansari about his research into Iran, its history and its pivotal role in today's world.

4. 

   2 Dec 2021

   Biostatistics, Wildlife Crime and Africa: Monique Mackenzie

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Professor Monique Mackenzie about her research in biostatistics and its diverse and fascinating applications.

5. 

   29 Oct 2021

   Terrorism, Theology and Hope: Professor Caron Gentry

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Professor Caron Gentry about growing up in Boston and Texas, how this shaped her career, and how her research on terrorism and feminism theology reflects on models and theories of foreign policy.

6. 

   22 Sept 2021

   Crowds, Covid and Policing: Professor Stephen Reicher

   Join Ruth Sanderson as she talks to Professor Stephen Reicher about his research on human behaviour and the psychology of crowds, and how vital his research has been in influencing the UK and Scottish government response to the Covid-19 pandemic

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