Prof Sophie Scott, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, discusses life and science and careers with her colleagues from the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL, and beyond. The aim of the show is to highlight some amazing scientists, and explore their journeys through science and life, and find out what works for them.
Host Sophie Scott interviews Vincent Walsh about his unconventional path into science, starting from a record shop job to psychiatric nursing, and how a chance encounter sparked his academic pursuits.
14 Oct 2021
What Works with George Joseph
George Joseph, experimental psychologist at UCL, shares insights on his work and experiences during Black History Month in an interview with the host.
20 May 2020
What Works with Prof Gabriella Vigliocco
Professor Gabriella Vigliocco shares her life, research, and experiences as a scientist parent in a conversation with Sophie Scott, offering insights into her work and personal interests in this interview.
13 Apr 2020
What works....with John Morton
John Morton, a cognitive theory pioneer, discusses his influential logogen model of word recognition and its impact on understanding behavior in this interview episode.
13 Apr 2020
What Works...With Lasana Harris
Dr. Lasana Harris from UCL discusses his life, career, and science, offering insights into experimental psychology in an interview with the host.
12 Mar 2020
What Works...For Val Hazan
Professor Valerie Hazan discusses what works in her field, offering insights into effective strategies and methodologies in an interview.
13 Feb 2020
What works...for Essi Viding
Professor Essi Viding discusses her work, in an interview, providing insights into her area of expertise.
13 Jan 2020
What Works...for Tim Shallice
Sophie Scott interviews Tim Shallice, a prominent figure in cognitive neuropsychology and neuroscience, about his life and scientific contributions.
11 Dec 2019
What Works.....for Patrick Haggard
Professor Patrick Haggard discusses his life, family, science, and experiences in academia with Professor Sophie Scott in this interview.
13 Nov 2019
What Works...for Elizabeth Wonnacott
Dr. Elizabeth Wonnacott explores language development and her research career in a conversation with Sophie Scott, offering insights into her work at UCL in this interview.
16 Oct 2019
What Works....for Antonia Hamilton
Professor Antonia Hamilton discusses her life and career in science with Sophie Scott, focusing on her experiences developing her own lab in this interview.
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Vincent Walsh
George Joseph
Gabriella Vigliocco
John Morton
Lasana Harris
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