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A science pod-yssey brought to you by the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow. Naturally Speaking is first and foremost a podcast covering cutting edge research and light hearted ecology banter. We have invited blog posts and podcasts from researchers across our School and also visiting speakers. We’ve got a little something for everyone.
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Rabies Today

United Against Rabies

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A podcast that looks at current issues surrounding a very old disease. Created and produced by United Against Rabies. Hosted by Professor Katie Hampson of the University of Glasgow with guests from around the world. Find out more at www.unitedagainstrabies.org
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Handling Archive Materials

University of Glasgow

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The University of Glasgow Special Collections and Archive Services contains an array of Special Collections of interests to researchers, students and the general public. Here, short instructional videos introduce the Special Collections, and provide specialist instruction on how to handle different types of archive material.
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How British is Scotland?

University of Glasgow

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Part of a series of lectures by academics in the Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies at the University of Glasgow addressing the question of Scotland’s historic Britishness from different disciplinary perspectives.
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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, in ...
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Urban Political Podcast

Ross Beveridge, Markus Kip, Mais Jafari, Nitin Bathla, Julio Paulos, Nicolas Goez, Talja Blokland

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The **Urban Political** delves into contemporary urban issues with activists, scholars and policy-makers from around the world. Providing informed views, state-of-the-art knowledge, and unusual insights, the podcast aims to advance our understanding of urban environments and how we might make them more just and democratic. The **Urban Political** provides a new forum for reflection on bridging urban activism and scholarship, where regular features offer snapshots of pressing issues and new p ...
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Social and Political Sciences

School of Social & Political Sciences

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Social and political sciences brings together the University’s world-leading expertise in the research and teaching of central & east European studies, economic & social history, politics, sociology, anthropology & applied social sciences and urban studies.
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Law

School of Law

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The teaching of law at Glasgow dates back to the foundation of the University in 1451. Today, our School of Law continues a long-held reputation for excellence. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise rated 90% of our research as being of international quality in terms of originality, significance and rigor.
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Recovering Community

University of Glasgow School of Social and Political Sciences

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What does the word 'community' mean to you? An homogenous group of people united by faith, sexuality or another form of identity? Or perhaps it's about the place you grew up, or the people you work with? Recovering Community is a podcast series from the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences about community; what it means; how it's formed and how it is rebuilt. Les Back is joined by academics, campaigners, volunteers and artists to talk about how communities respond ...
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Gup Shup Gyaan

GU Indian Society

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This is gup shup gyaan in association with University of Glasgow Indian society. The University of Glasgow has a diverse range of students across the globe coming together and making a mark as world changers. Your hosts are two such chatty students, one a medical student, another a politics one. It’s our stories and thoughts on various stories, travels and ideas we have living here at Glasgow. We share our journeys together ranging from growing up in Indian families to politics to our though ...
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Inspired

Lawren Matthews

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Originally aired on radiocaley.com the student radio station at Glasgow Caledonian University. Culture, Faith, Music Just a group of young people talking about our faith and what being a Christian means to us. Be prepared for music, interviews and Good News. Cover art photo provided by Nick de Partee on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nickdepartee
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Welcome to the podcast series of the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts (RILA) at the University of Glasgow. We bring you sounds to make you think about integration, languages, culture, society and identity. A collection of academic musings, poetry, lesser heard voices and personal stories for you to enjoy and expand you horizons with. In short: a podcast for everyone with stories from the world, about the world, released fortnightly. We work in collaboration ...
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Dukes and spies, queens and servants, friends and lovers - all of the Elizabethan world populates the letters of Bess of Hardwick. Bess herself wrote hundreds of letters throughout her life: they were her lifeline to her travelling children and husbands, to the court at London, and to news from the world at large.
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2018 Gifford Lectures

University of Aberdeen

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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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This podcast aims to collect, collate and share reflections and stories on digital education practices to understand what works. In our podcast, we interview colleagues from across the academic disciplines, subjects and services to understand what's worked for them in terms of both blended learning and teaching and moving to online/digital education. The main host is Dustin Hosseini who works at the University of Glasgow, in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Kant's Epistemology

University of Glasgow

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Immanuel Kant wrote extensively on all major topics of intellectual interest. In terms of the publication of major texts his most prolific period was 1781 to 1790. In the domains of epistemology and metaphysics he published the Critique of Pure Reason in 1781. In the domain of ethics he published the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals in 1785 and the Critique of Practical Reason in 1788. In the domain of aesthetics he presented his theory in 1790 in the form of the Critique of Judgment. ...
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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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UofG Sound Tracks

University of Glasgow

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Sound Tracks is the podcast brought to you by University of Glasgow Careers and Alumni, that’s jam-packed with sound advice from our graduate world-changers to help keep your career on track. Join hosts Kezia and Rosie as they take you on tour with awesome alumni all over the world to share their career journey. From side hustles and social enterprises to surviving freelance, creating social impact and surviving the big city living around the globe. In each episode, you’ll be sure to get the ...
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Natasha Coyle, also known as Tash, is a graduate of the universities of Exeter and Glasgow. After receiving a First Class degree in English from Exeter, Tash went to Glasgow uni to study an MLitt in Fantasy. There, she started on her journalism journey and is an aspiring broadcaster. Dr Hilary Coyle from the University of Leicester appears as a regular guest on the show with many other special guests per episode. Tash Talks all about university life and aims to answer any burning questions f ...
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The Horror Cut

Stephen Kerr & Gary J Hewitt

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The Horror Cut Love horror movies? So do we! Join actor Stephen Kerr and filmmaker Gary Hewitt as they dive deep into the world of horror cinema. In each episode, we discuss a different horror film — what we love about it, what makes it terrifying, and why it sticks with us. From cult classics to modern nightmares, we celebrate the genre in all its gruesome glory. Whether you're a hardcore horror fan or just looking for your next scare, The Horror Cut brings passionate discussions, behind-th ...
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Welcome to the Podcast Segment of YouTube's "The Poetry Vlog": http://youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog. Tune in for 30-minute guest discussions connecting poetry, cultural studies, and social justice. Guests range from published poets, scholars, and artists to folx just entering these conversations. C. R. Grimmer is a scholar, poet, lecturer at the University of Washington. For more info, to join the community, or to reach out: http://www.thepoetryvlog.com/ Join us: IG: http://instagram.com/thepo ...
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Caley Corner

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Join Paul and various guests for some entertainment, laughs and maybe the odd bit of insightful life advice along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leading Conversations tells the truth about what it really takes to be a leader. Sean Moore, founder of leadership consultancy Rise Above, is in conversation with famous and not-so-famous leaders about their experience of leading in all walks of life. The aim is to give lasting wisdom and useful lessons, not fleeting topicality. So, whether you are a long-established leader, someone who has just got the top job, a manager facing your first leadership challenge, or someone who is just interes ...
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Inside The Hive is a robotics podcast from Bot-Hive that focuses on three things within the field of robotics; stories, people and technology. Inside The Hive feature the latest robotics stories, an inside view into the people in the sector and some of the larger chats about the impact robotics will have on society. For more information on anything in the podcast go to bot-hive.com
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The Bible read to classical music daily. The concept is simple. The Bible is read over suitable classical music by the Greats and never heard before music composed and performed by John Richmond. All of John's music can be found on all major streaming platforms. Search for "J Richmond." All links to the albums can be found at www.ClassicallySpeaking.co.uk Season 1 has the Bible read over classical music by famous composers eg Beethoven and Rachmaninov. Season two focuses on the New Testament ...
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The transition from a rural environment to a large urban university environment can challenging. Poor secondary school quality and social challenges are just a few of the obstacles rural students face when contemplating university. Urban schools often benefit from better resources, more specialised staff, and access to a wider range of extracurricu…
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Heritage is an intrinsic part of anyone’s identity, constructing and influencing the interactions one has throughout their life. Contextualised under the Eugenics Legacy Education Project theme within the UCL ChangeMakers Funding Initiative, the project created by Maria Popa, Ramona Gonczol & Rares Muscar enabled active student-staff engagement in …
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This episode features Tim Herrick, Ana Souto & Rebecca Godwin reporting back about their findings of a RAISE-funded project to evaluate the impact of two student observation of teaching schemes - Students as Teaching Observers at Nottingham Trent University, and Student Observation of Teaching at the University of Sheffield. Both place students and…
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Let us know your thoughts Pull on your slicker, guess the capital of Brazil, and travel to The Bahamas, we're discussing 'I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER' . Stephen and Gary get hooked on their first sequel episode and discuss if it holds up as well as the original, or is it.... even better? IG - @thehorrorcutshow | @HewittGPro | @Stephenkerr…
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Collection of Student feedback is a key activity across all Higher Education Institutions, however, translation into impactful, Student experience enhancing actions remains challenging, as the Student voice needs interpreting through the lens of the genuine Student lived experience. At the School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the Unive…
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In today's diverse university environments, it is crucial to understand how to effectively support a wide range of students, empowering them to navigate their academic journeys successfully. We have initiated a longitudinal study tracking 36 first year undergraduate students throughout their studies at the University. Our project commenced with a H…
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Balancing Parenthood and a PhD: when your research proposal isn’t the only thing keeping you up at night! What happens when two major life challenges collide: undertaking a PhD and raising a child? In the UK, women now outnumber men in doctoral research positions, making the issue of balancing a PhD with caring responsibilities more […]…
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This episode is a conversation with Zena Rashid and Pinky Bazaz. It is an exploration into how they are fostering a more inclusive and diverse educational landscape. Discover how the Student Voice Project is reshaping the way they think about student belonging, leadership and empowerment and how they have integrated authentic student perspectives i…
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The Department of Governmental Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, was a radical plan to cut government waste and reduce spending. Where did the idea come from? How did it work? And crucially, did it do what it set out to do? Background to DOGE: Department of Governmental Efficiency Controversial email to federal employees Elon Musk's influence an…
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As the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) reaches its 10-year milestone in 2026, this podcast reflects on a decade of progress, challenges, and impact in student engagement across Ireland higher education. Since its inception, NStEP has played a pivotal role in strengthening student voice, fostering meaningful partnerships between studen…
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A discussion about how Northampton University have listened to the Student Research Panel so that more collaborative approaches to understanding criticality can be taken. The students on the panel that took part in this episode were: Jacqueline White (PhD Health & Social Care) Zala Parker-Orokeeva (BA International Education Top-Up) Shaheer Syed (F…
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From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone. -- It's a gripping battle of David vs. Goliath: a cattle farmer and a lawyer against DuPont, a massive chemical company. Discover how Rob Bilott uncovered a shocking environmental scandal, battled corporate giants, and revealed the hidden dangers of the "forever ch…
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In this episode Ross Beveridge, co-founder of our Podcast, and guests discuss the topic of digital cities and democracy. Digitalisation is transforming cities, urbanization and urban life – but how is it changing urban politics? What issues of justice and democracy are at stake in the advance of digital technologies? What are the power implications…
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Let us know your thoughts Dust down the chalkboard, grab your scalpel and unzip the body bag, we are discussing The Autopsy of Jane Doe. The Horror Cut heads back into Glasgow for a special live screening and discussion of André Øvredal’s chilling 2016 horror mystery The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Recorded in front of an audience at The Old Hairdressers,…
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Was Ross Ulbricht a visionary pioneer or a dangerous criminal? In part one of our series on "Young American Outlaws", we explore the rise and fall of the Silk Road and how Ulbricht's life sentence, followed by a 2025 presidential pardon, sparked fierce debate over freedom, technology, and the role of government. Ross Ulbricht's LinkedIn clue The co…
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Let us know your thoughts Deep in the jungle, something is hunting the hunters. This week on The Horror Cut, we pretend we have some action hero bravado and dive into the terror of John McTiernan’s Predator. Join us as we break down how Predator still thrives as a horror film: the dread of the jungle, the effects of an invisible killer, and the pri…
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Ever wondered how the (podcast) sausage is made? In this slightly "meta" episode, I reveal the step-by-step process to make an episode of English Learning for Curious Minds. Choosing podcast topics: interest, timelessness, and neutrality Avoiding controversial topics and current affairs Researching topics through books, articles, and data Writing f…
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In the run up to World Rabies Day, an urgent need to ramp up public and health worker knowledge about this dangerous and deadly disease, not only in rabies-endemic countries but also in countries free from rabies. British nurse Robyn Thomson, whose mother died after a scratch from a puppy in Morocco, shares her determination to raise rabies awarene…
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Let us know your thoughts In this bonus episode of Horror Cut, we tackle Jason Universe: Sweet Revenge (2025) — a compact, brutal short that’s already stirring up the fandom. Spoiler warning: we go deep. If you loved the short (or hated it), this one’s for you. We break down the film’s biggest beats, standout filmmaking choices, and what this means…
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Urban Polycrisis Series To what extent does the current polycrisis intensify in urban settings during nighttime hours? Night lives are already characterized by precarity, urban inequalities, deeply seeded health and wellbeing concerns and a life 'in the shadows'. In this Polycrisis series episode, Michele Acuto, Andreina Seijas and Alessio Koliouli…
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Let us know your thoughts Pull on your yellow dress, travel through the London underground and hopefully, George Clooney is waiting at the other end. We are discussing 2004's CREEP. Live from The Old Hairdressers in Glasgow: Horror Cuts takes a scalpel to 2004’s cult shocker CREEP. Steg and Gary guide a packed room through the film’s claustrophobic…
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Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was shocked to read his own obituary branding him the "merchant of death." While the story might not be entirely true, it pushed him to reconsider his legacy. His fortune went on to establish the Nobel Prizes, honouring achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, ensuring his name is …
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Let us know your thoughts WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, HUH?! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! A small coastal town. Four friends. One terrible secret. And a hook-wielding killer who knows exactly what they did. In this episode, we dive off the fishing docks of I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), unpacking its mix of mystery, suspense, and slasher mayhem…
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In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?" We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italian. Definitions of jus soli and jus sanguinis Italy's citizenship rules…
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In this episode, Julie Ward, former MEP with a background in activism, talks about the Durham-based 'No To Hassockfield' campaign. Hassockfield is the site of an Immigration Removal Centre and the campaign was fighting for its closure, uses creative arts as a powerful tool to raise awareness of the harms caused by asylum detention and the need to p…
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Let us know your thoughts In this episode of The Horror Cut, we descend into the claustrophobic nightmare of [REC], the Spanish found-footage masterpiece. We explore the film’s relentless pacing and bone-chilling atmosphere, which left audiences breathless. From its haunting building to its infamous finale, we dissect what makes [REC] such a stando…
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Urban Polycrisis Series This episode will be conducted in Spanish, in line with the podcast's aim to de-center urban knowledge production by showcasing distinctive urban perspectives, and linguistic viewpoints. We are thrilled to introduce you to the second episode of our series on Urban Polycrisis!Join us for an episode in Spanish exploring the co…
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Hannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees. As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps with his diverse army and elephants, stunning the Romans. Despite his victories, he never managed to capture Rome, but his legacy of brilliance and determ…
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This episode is a recording of the opening keynote address Prof David Gramling delivered at the UNESCO RIELA Spring School: The Arts of Integrating 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. Here is the abstract:Good NewsBernice Johnson Reagon once sang for us a corrective teaching, along the lines that: “It’s ‘good news’ when you reject things as they are. […] A…
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Let us know your thoughts In this chilling episode of The Horror Cut, we dive into the sinister walls of 112 Ocean Avenue with 'The Amityville Horror ' (1979). Was it truly a house possessed or just a clever con? We break down the film’s eerie atmosphere and the real-life case that inspired it. Turn off the lights, lock your doors, and join us... i…
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Polycrisis Series This new Polycrisis series will explore the complex set of protracted, interconnected, and mutually reinforcing crises that disproportionately affect urban centers and urban populations, ranging from housing, democracy, transit, infrastructure, inequality, conflict, the environment, to health.What relevance do discussions of the “…
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Let us know your thoughts This time on The Horror Cut, we go full-body horror as we dive into David Cronenberg’s 1986 classic The Fly. Recorded live at The Old Hairdresser’s in Glasgow, we explore the film’s gruesome effects, tragic romance, and unforgettable transformation scenes. Expect insightful analysis, a few laughs, and plenty of love for pr…
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Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and himself as a symbol of African pride. Despite his charismatic persona and lavish lifestyle, his regime left the country impoverish…
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Let us know your thoughts In this episode of The Horror Cut, Stephen and Gary dig up Pet Sematary (1989), the film that taught us sometimes 'Dead Is Better'. We explore the film’s bleak atmosphere, tragic themes of grief and loss, and that unforgettable Zelda sequence that scarred a generation. 💀 Is it still as terrifying today? 👻 And is this King …
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Welcome back to Recovering Community. In a special bonus episode, Les Back meet world-renowned sociologist Professor Patricia Hill Collins, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in Sociology, University of Maryland College Park, and the Charles Phelps Taft Professor Emerita of African American Studies at the University of Cincinnati. Professo…
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In Ukraine, rabies is rising among abandoned pets, and could spread to surrounding countries in Europe. We hear an urgent call for mass vaccination and sterilisation of dogs to avert catastrophe. In Tanzania, international endorsement of the national rabies control plan is helping to secure more funding. And we are reminded of the critical importan…
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Deutsche Wohnen & Co. Enteignen This episode is a talk by Joanna Kusiak at the Think&Drink Colloquium of Georg-Simmel-Centre for Urban Studies at Humboldt University Berlin. It gives insights into her new book Radically Legal: Berlin Constitutes the Future (2024). Right in the middle of the German constitution, a group of ordinary citizens discover…
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In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good? History of the minimum wage globally Early minimum wage laws in Australia and New Zealand Introd…
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Flu viruses use secret cellular tunnels to escape your immune system! New research from Daniel Weir and colleagues uncovers influenza's most elusive escape route - tunnelling nanotubes that let viruses spread completely undetected. 🔗 KEY RESOURCES: 📄 Research Paper: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1013191 🦠 More from Daniel Weir and the Hutchi…
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Middle-Class Construction in Dar es Salaam African cities are under construction. Beyond the urban redevelopment schemes and large-scale infrastructure projects reconfiguring central city skylines, urban residents are putting their resources into finding land and building homes on city edges. The Suburban Frontier examines how self-built housing on…
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In this episode, Elder in Residence Mike Gonzalez interviews Mohammad Alkhatib and Daniel Calvert about teaching languages, inclusion, second language acquisition, ESOL, linguistic landscapes and translanguaging pedagogy. Please visit our website for the shownotes, including their biographies: https://bit.ly/thesoundsofintegration…
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