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Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries takes you inside the heart of Aberdeen’s biggest maritime celebration. Hosts Sara Milne and Pete McIntosh bring you interviews with city leaders, sponsors, trainee sailors, sustainability champions, and more. Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Discovery Zone, Captain’s Dinner, sustainability efforts, and the Parade of Sail, plus the vibrant concert line-up that brings this event to life. Join us as we sail through Aberdeen’s unforgetta ...
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Thinking about applying to university? Want to hear from current students at the University of Aberdeen? Join our hosts as they interview students and staff alike, asking the questions you want to hear answers to, and find out more about the University of Aberdeen.
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The Autism and Theology Podcast is a space where we engage with the latest conversations in the field of autism and theology, share relevant resources, and promote ways in which both faith and non-faith communities can enable autistic people to flourish. Our episodes are released on the first Wednesday of every month. We have a variety of guests who are related in some way to the field of autism and theology. Some are academics, others are people with life stories to share, and some are both ...
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Café Connect brings you the latest research from the University of Aberdeen. In this podcast series, we meet different researchers who will talk about their work and its relevance to our everyday lives.
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A Podcast series from the PGR Community at the School of Language, Literature, Music, and Visual Culture, University of Aberdeen.
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PodFest 2020, a podcast series created by the May Fest team at The University of Aberdeen, bringing research and culture to you at home!
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The University of Aberdeen Café MED events allow our top researchers and clinicians to discuss how current research is being translated into improved treatments and care in an informal café setting.
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Escaping Lockdown is a podcast series hosted by Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Aberdeen Business School. Join Professor J. Ignacio Canales as he interviews global business leaders and entrepreneurs on how the business community have used lockdown as an opportunity for positive change and innovation during these uncertain times.
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The BeWell Podcast series discusses a variety of topical wellbeing issues based on identified student pressure points and national health and wellbeing campaigns for our campus in Qatar.
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A public talk on the effect of social media on our social circles with Professor Robin Dunbar, University of Oxford.
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Join us as we explore the dynamic world of higher education at the University of Aberdeen. In each episode, you'll hear insightful discussions with educators who share their practice, highlighting what worked well and what didn't. Whether you're an academic, supporting teaching and learning, a student, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers valuable perspectives and thought-provoking conversations to keep you informed and inspire you to try something new. If you would like ...
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Welcome to the Talking Geosciences podcast, brought to you by the School of Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen. Over the course of this series, we will hear staff and students discuss how their teaching and research is helping us understand and address contemporary global challenges, including sustainability and climate change.
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The Gifford Lectures—held regularly at the four ancient Scottish universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen—were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. His bequest allows the University to invite notable scholars to deliver a series of public lectures on themes related to ‘natural theology’, broadly construed. The 2018 Lectures held in Aberdeen were delivered by world-renowned biblical scholar Professor NT Wri ...
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Recordings from the popular public lecture series featuring new work on all aspects of intellectual history. Hosted by the Institute of Intellectual History at the University of St Andrews. standrewsiih.substack.com
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Usually topical, frequently fun and almost always thought-provoking, join us as we take a conversational dive into the news stories from the University of Aberdeen and beyond that are making headlines around the world. This podcast reflects the views and opinions of its contributors, not necessarily the institutional position of the University of Aberdeen.
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A podcast series made in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Maternity and Neonatal Databank (or AMND for short) aiming to act as an educational resource to engage the public in understanding what AMND is and why it’s so important to allow your data to be stored in this databank. We ultimately want people to feel proud to be part of such a unique and successful resource that we are so lucky to have in Aberdeen.
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For over a century, the Gifford Lectures have enabled international scholars to contribute to the advancement of theological and philosophical thought. The Gifford Lectureships, which are held at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. The 2012 Edinburgh Gifford lectures is a series of six lectures delivered by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, The University of ...
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525 Years in the Pursuit of Truth: A New History of The University of Aberdeen
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From its ancient origins in the 1495 founding of King’s College through to thriving global endeavours in 2020, the University of Aberdeen boasts a historic legacy spanning 525 years of leading and engaging with intellectual currents of the wider world. Yet quatercentenary and quincentennial memorial histories of the University of Aberdeen portray the institution from a regional and national perspective. The Aberdeen University librarian between 1894 and 1926, Peter John Anderson (1853-1926), ...
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Welcome to the Wonderer's History Podcast. My name is Vlad Zamfira, history and archaeology graduate (MA) from the University of Aberdeen Scotland with a Certificate of Postgraduate Studies also in Venetian and Mediterranean History in the 16th century. History enthusiast, podcast lover and avid historical culture consumer. Focused on the study of Venetian History with additional interest in overall Italian history, Malta, Cyprus, the Ottoman Empire and Spain during Charles V and Phillip II. ...
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Part 1: The History The Doric tongue so common in the North-East is part of the Scots Language. But where did this language come from, and what makes the Doric special? Our two academics Professors Smith and Millar guide the discussion. Part 2: The Present North East Scots has experienced a tumultuous time of late. Join Sheena Blackhall the famed Doric poet and our two academics Professors Smith and Millar to explore how the Doric came to be the way it is. Part 3: The Future What does the fu ...
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The death of brilliant scientist Dr Brenda Page remained a mystery for more than 40 years - becoming one of Britain's longest-running unsolved murders. The young and talented 32-year-old was bludgeoned to death in her flat in Aberdeen - the Scottish city famous for its granite buildings and oil industry. On July 13, 1978, Brenda - originally from Ipswich, England - left her laboratory at the University of Aberdeen where she headed up the genetics department, and joined two rich businessmen f ...
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A new podcast, ‘N’Down to the Wire’, featuring the co-founder of UCAN, which funded the creation of the first Urological Cancer Care Centre in Scotland, and founder of Horizons, a social enterprise helping to transform maternal and infant care in West Africa and beyond, starting in The Gambia, where he is originally from, is being launched at the start of next month.Dr. James N’Dow continues to play a key role in the global advancement and teaching of urological surgery through various roles ...
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Global Health from the Global South: Learning and Exchange for Research on Injury Care
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Every year, around 5 million individuals die due to various types of injuries like road accidents, burns, falls, or violence. Shockingly, 90% of these deaths occur in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). Moreover, even for those who survive these injuries, disability rates are quite high, with around 40-50% of people being unable to work or disabled post-injury. To address this issue, the World Health Organization has called for the establishment of strong health systems that provide qua ...
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Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
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This podcast series shares insights on participatory water governance, from Bushbuckridge sub-district in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa. This work is part of the wider Verbal Autopsy with Participatory Action Research (VAPAR) embedded within the Agincourt Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) of the University of Witwatersrand in collaboration with Aberdeen University. The VAPAR programme aims to expand the knowledge base through creation of legitimate learning platforms for action he ...
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A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student. We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way! Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagr ...
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Recovery Stories: Peer support for Connection and Compassion Enabling Recovery from Alcohol and drugs
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This podcast series shares community empowerment experiences from peer supporters working with Turning Point Scotland in Aberdeenshire helping communities dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Practitioners and peer support workers share how they have used their personal experiences to help at-risk groups supporting recovery from addiction through processes of connection and compassion. Communities play critical roles in public health. The active participation of communities in health serv ...
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Labour conference preview as leadership campaign hits Scotland
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Labour MP Graeme Downie talks to us about the health of the party before conference begins in Liverpool. He was in Dunfermline with deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell this week, after the resignation of Angela Rayner. What do MPs think of Keir Starmer’s leadership? How are they fighting Reform’s advance? And what is the mood in Scottish Labour…
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Episode 7: The Grand Finale – After the Sails
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In this special finale of Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries, Sara and Pete look back on an unforgettable week as the Tall Ships transformed Aberdeen’s harbour into a festival of sails, music, and community spirit. They’re joined by Emma Wadee, Project Manager, and Stephen O’Neill, the main event manager, to reflect on the highlights, challenges…
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Aberdeen asylum controversy, and Kevin Stewart MSP interview
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Asylum seekers are being moved from hotels to student halls of residence - what do people in Aberdeen think? Why is the Home Office being so terrible at explaining what’s happening? We look at a Reform/Tory turf war in an SNP target seat. And what do changes to the law mean for victims of crime? SNP MSP Kevin Stewart also joins to go over his high …
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CATChat 25: 2 years of the Autism and Theology Podcast!
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe celebrate 2 years of the podcast, reflecting on the last year and looking ahead to what they have planned for this coming year. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2c18781/transcript.txt Article by Krysia: Register for the online conference: https://forms.offic…
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The battle for energy, and flags, as everyone comes to Aberdeen
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We look at the big Offshore Europe conference on the energy industry, hearing how there might be grounds for optimism despite upheaval. Business journalist Kelly Wilson describes the changes over time and the mood in the “energy capital” of Aberdeen. Also in the Granite City, Nicola Sturgeon was there to promote her book. Political journalist Denny…
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The Stooshie team is refreshed from our summer break … in which we did a lot of work. Things that got in the way of cocktails by the pool include: Golf course chats with Donald Trump Protests outside hotels for asylum seekers from Aberdeen to Perth The rise of Reform, and trouble for Tories Investigations into the future of Dundee university. All t…
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Perceptual Processing and Faith with Brain Irvine
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In this episode, Krysia speaks with Brian Irvine from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education. They discuss perceptual processing and faith. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e25cac1/transcript.txt If you have any questions or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on social …
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In this episode, we dive into the fast-evolving world of AI and its growing impact on medical education. Join clinical educators and digital leads from the NHS and Aberdeen Medical School as they unpack how AI, from diagnostic tools to ChatGPT, is reshaping teaching, learning, and the future of clinical practice. Whether you're a curious educator, …
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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of medical student placements with Kim Walker, Ashley Meldrum, and Moraig Gordon from the University of Aberdeen. From first years finding their feet to senior students embedded in clinical teams, placements are critical—but they can be overwhelming, both for students and for busy NHS staff. Kim, Ashley, and…
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What does it take to turn medical students into doctors? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker is joined by Dr Craig Brown (Deputy Year 5 Lead and Simulation Lead) and Dr Owen Dempsey (Year 5 Lead and CBL Lead) to unpack what learning looks like in the final stages of Aberdeen’s MBChB programme. They discuss the role of year 5 as a true "apprenticeship ye…
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What does the journey from first-year lectures to third-year clinical placements look like - and what role do clinical educators play along the way? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker speaks with Dr Alison Jack (Year 1 Lead), Dr Pietro Marini (Year 2 Lead), and Dr Jerry Morse (Year 3 Lead and Simulation Educator) to unpack how the early years of Aberde…
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What does it take to lead a top-ranking medical programme in a time of enormous change? In this episode, Dr Kim Walker is joined by Dr. Wendy Watson (MBChB Programme Lead) and Professor Colin Lumsden (Director of the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences) to explore how leadership, innovation, and teamwork are shaping the future…
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CATChat 24: Autism and Temperature Sensitivity
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on autism and temperature sensitivity, ending on a discussion around how churches can be aware of this and support congregation members. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe08f50/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email …
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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature
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Stefan Collini, FBA. Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History.University of St Andrews. 11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regarde…
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Writing a Neurodivergent Fictional Character with Luke Aylen
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In this episode, Ian speaks to Luke Aylen, a PhD candidate studying theology and children's book author. In the episode, they discuss his book The Forgotten Palace, focusing on his neurodivergent lead character. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d67cc/transcript.txt If you have any questions or just w…
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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature
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Stefan Collini, FBA.Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History.University of St Andrews.11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regarded …
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Beauty and the Footnote: Universities and the Study of Literature
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Stefan Collini, FBA. Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature, University of Cambridge. The Donald Winch Lectures in Intellectual History. University of St Andrews. 11th, 12th & 13th October 2022. In the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, universities expanded to include a wide range of what came to be regard…
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CATChat 23: Mental Health Series Reflections
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on out autism and mental heath series. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb20c233/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by…
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Autism, Diagnosis, and Mental Health with Grant Macaskill
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In this episode of our mental health series, Zoe is joined by Grant Macaskill to discuss autism, pathways to diagnosis, and mental health. He specifically talks about funding cuts, barriers to diagnosis, and responses to concerns about overdiagnosis. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/db240881/transcript.…
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Married couple’s Aberdeenshire election bid
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Some stark contrasts in this week’s episode as we look at splits and partnerships in politics. We look at Fergus Ewing’s dramatic exit from the SNP after decades of service, only to stand against his former party next May. And we speak to a husband and wife team who secured the top two slots for the Liberal Democrats on the North East Scotland regi…
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In this episode of Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries, hosts Sara and Pete welcome Sir Jim Milne, Chairman & MD of Balmoral Group, to explore why Balmoral is backing the prestigious Captain’s Dinner and what this iconic event signifies for Aberdeen. Sir Jim (or Jimmy to us) also shares some captivating stories from his life and career, from leav…
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Episode 5: Sailing for Good – Sustainability & Community Impact
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Join Pete and Sara as they uncover how Aberdeen is steering toward a greener maritime future. Sara highlights the Port of Aberdeen’s net-zero ambitions, including shore power, EVs, HVO fuel, solar, and waste initiatives. Then, Jill Simpson from Charlie House shares insights into how charities benefit from the Curated on the Quayside market, explain…
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Episode 4: From Trainee to Mentor – A Voyage of Growth
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Join hosts Sara and Pete as they share an inspiring journey from sail trainee to mentor. In this episode, they speak with Colleen Grains, a former trainee who sailed from Dunkirk to Aberdeen and is now guiding the next wave of young adventurers. Alongside them is Jilly Powell, VP UK Communications at TotalEnergies, who explains why the company back…
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Episode 3: Anchors of Innovation – University of Aberdeen
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Join Sara and Pete as they explore the bright minds behind The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025. In this episode, they chat with Rachel Elliott from the University of Aberdeen about the Discovery Zone and more! Learn how the Castlegate will be filled with engaging marine touch-pools, boat-building workshops, LEGO challenges, VR experiences, and inter…
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Episode 2: Music on the Quayside - The Soundtrack of the Tall Ships
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Join hosts Sara and Pete as they tap into the vibrant beats of The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025. They sit down with Chris Coull from Peterson Energy Logistics to explore how a working yard is transformed into a stunning 7,000‑capacity open‑air music venue. They discuss the incredible line-up, including Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound Classical, Ti…
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Episode 1: Setting Sail – What Are the Tall Ships Races?
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Join hosts Sara and Pete as they cast off in our premiere episode of Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries. They sit down with Matthew Williams from Aberdeen City Council to explore the epic scale of The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, from the historic fleet of towering vessels to Aberdeen's role as the only UK host port. Discover what it takes to…
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Professor Jo-Anne Murray is joined by Chris Trace and Kya Hunter from Keath.ai to talk about the impact of AI across all levels of Education. Keath.ai, a spin-of company from the University of Sussex, specialises in the use of AI for assessment.By University of Aberdeen
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Dundee debt-busting scheme tries to tackle poverty
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Dundee and the wider Tayside region has served as the pilot for a scheme to tackle public debt. National charity Aberlour have been helping families in poverty unable to pay their rent or council tax. But how has the project worked for the local community, and can it actually save taxpayers’ cash?By DC Thomson
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe continue our mental health series with a discussion on autism and tiredness. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd1e5ef2/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on social media @autismtheology. Nat…
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Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay interview
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Scottish Conservative chief Russell Findlay joins us ahead of his party’s conference in Edinburgh this weekend. He speaks candidly about his first year in the job and addresses Tory council defections to Reform. We also hear exclusively about his party’s proposals for an emergency law to fast-track A9 dualling.…
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Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer in Scotland
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Two political heavyweights started the week in Scotland, and we went to speak to both. In Aberdeen, Nigel Farage unveiled his latest north-east defector from the Tories. And in Glasgow, Keir Starmer outlined the impact of his defence spending plans. We look through the developments - including a weird Reform attack on the media - to see what it mea…
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Anxiety and the Autistic Experience with Maddy Schofield and Cody Crawshaw
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In this epside of our mental health series, Zoe is joined by Maddy Schoield and Cody Crawshaw to discuss anxiety and the autistic experience. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b171c9/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on social media …
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This week's episode focuses on our in-depth coverage of the fall-out from the St Andrews University rector's comments on Israel. We reveal the behind-the-scenes efforts to secure £2m from a spooked donor, and allegations of hate crimes in the ancient university town. The by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse is turning poisonous. We look…
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Reform defections and the future of colleges
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The link between a college funding crisis and the future of jobs is becoming clear. We look closely at UHI Perth, and at Nescol in Aberdeen, Peterhead and Fraserburgh to see what it means. If they can't train the workers of the future, what's the point of worrying about that fabled energy industry 'just transition' anyway? We also look at polling s…
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CATChat 21: Reflections on Autism and Masking
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe discuss our latest episode with Amy Pearson on Autism and Masking. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b95381/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on social media @autismtheology. Register for …
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Reporter Lindsay Bruce joins the podcast to describe what’s happening in communities affected by the crumbling concrete crisis caused by Raac in housing. Lindsay has spent months speaking with people who are losing their homes in places such as Torry in Aberdeen. Parts of Dundee are also caught up in the crisis, leaving local government with a heft…
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Inverness GP Dr Iain Kennedy, the British Medical Association's Scottish council chairman, joins us for a full interview on the stresses and strains in the NHS. We look into the findings of our own survey which explores real-life experiences of the health service. Dr Kennedy has clear messages to the political leaders who will find the NHS front an…
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Krysia kicks off our Autism and Mental Health series with a conversation around autism and masking with Amy Pearson. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0bb0bac/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on X/bluesky @autismtheology. This podcas…
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The STUC’s Roz Foyer joins us in Dundee where union members held their annual congress. Roz sets out the big challenges ahead for jobs, the decline of Grangemouth refinery, higher education and the future of the economy. She reflects on speeches to union members from First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. And she warns …
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Supreme Court 'biological women' fall-out
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We look at the fall-out from the Supreme Court ruling on women being defined by their biological sex in equalities law. What does it mean in practice? And how are politicians and activists responding? One MSP, the newly elected Dundee University rector Maggie Chapman, is at the centre of a backlash for calling the court “bigoted”. We also discuss w…
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Strikes at Robert Gordon University, John Swinney's reset and MSPs deal with 'burn-out'
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It’s Holyrood recess, but the headlines keep coming. This week, the team speaks to striking staff outside Robert Gordon University fighting cuts in an education funding crisis. We also look at First Minister John Swinney’s latest reset while the world tries to get used to Donald Trump’s tariff whims. And we take a close look at MSP “burn-out” as po…
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CATChat 20: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Series Introduction
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In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe introduce our upcoming 3 month series on Neurodiversity and Mental health. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff2bac3a/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at [email protected] or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podca…
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Transforming the Student Experience with Online Education
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In this podcast, Professor Jo-Anne Muray talks to Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education at the University of Leeds about transforming the student experience with online education.By University of Aberdeen
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey interview
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We speak to Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in Inverness as his party looks to the Highlands ahead of next year’s Holyrood election. He discusses the party’s hopes of making gains across the region – including in the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency currently held by Kate Forbes. The Lib Dem leader also talks international affairs including the UK’…
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We speak to Maggie Chapman, who saw off a challenge from TV Gladiator Sabre in an election to the role of Dundee University rector. She tells us about her plans to help fix the crisis-hit institution and how she learned from her previous rector post at Aberdeen University. We also bring the story up to date on the political angles and on-campus wor…
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Intersectionality, Complex Identity, and Liberative Ethics with Rudolph Reyes
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In this episode, Ian is joined by Rudolph Reyes to discuss intersectionality, complex identity, and liberative ethics. He shares his experience as someone who's a "multi neurodivergent Latino" and talks about the ways race and disability justice are connected. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4475035f/t…
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We speak with Willie Rennie, the former Scottish Lib Dem leader, on his decision to go public in support of assisted dying proposals. The MSP for North East Fife tells us what swayed his opinion while the debate plays out across Scotland and in all parts of the UK. We also hear what’s in store for his party’s upcoming conference in Inverness…
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