Scientists not the Science

Stuart Higgins

A podcast about the culture of being a scientist. Winner: Best Interview Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2017. Dr Stuart Higgins talks to scientists, science communicators, journalists and comedians to find out what it means to be a scientist.

  • 38 minutes 23 seconds
    Ep73: Communicating New Ideas - Michael Levin
    Recorded in February 2020. We talk about Michael's journey into science, from creating a fake school so that he could order chemicals online to conduct experiments as a kid, to inspiring the next and current generation of scientists. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.com
    23 August 2023, 11:29 am
  • 1 minute 49 seconds
    Ep72: Update on Scientists not the Science
    An update on Scientists not the Science.
    23 August 2023, 11:24 am
  • 26 minutes 5 seconds
    Ep71: Happy (Belated) Birthday (Part 2)
    Continuing conversation with Professor Chris Jackson, talking about what I might change in academia, given the power. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.com
    13 November 2020, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep70: Happy (Belated) Birthday (Part 1)
    February 3rd 2020 marked the fifth anniversary of Scientists not the Science. So for fun, Professor Chris Jackson interviews me and we get discuss a little of my background and our views and thoughts about academia. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.com
    12 November 2020, 9:00 am
  • 8 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep69: Understanding Scientists is Key for Science
    Reflecting on what I’ve learnt from five years of interviews for Scientists not the Science. Find a link to the original published article in the show notes. Full show notes:
    11 November 2020, 12:17 pm
  • 26 minutes 44 seconds
    Ep68: Aspiring to be a Scientist
    What influences young people's aspirations to work in science and science-related careers? This episode talks to the team behind the ASPIRES project, a longitudinal project studying this topic. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com
    6 January 2020, 2:37 pm
  • 23 minutes 8 seconds
    Ep67: Highlights from Season Four
    Compilation episode featuring some of the best bits from season four of Scientists not the Science, ahead of the beginning of season five. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.com
    23 December 2019, 10:01 am
  • 19 minutes 13 seconds
    Ep66: Notes from a Mental Health Workshop (Bonus Episode)
    Notes from a recent workshop on academic mental health, organized by the UK Chapter of the Marie Curie Alumni Association. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.com
    9 May 2019, 6:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    Ep65: Entrepreneur – David Walt
    David Walt is Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. We talk about his background and how he founded a multi-billion dollar company. Full show notes:
    23 December 2018, 12:31 pm
  • 23 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep64: Selling to Scientists – Hamid Ghanadan
    Hamid Ghanadan is the Founder of The Linus Group, a health and life sciences marketing and creative agency. We talk about his experiences talking to scientists, and how to target products to a scientific audience. Full show notes:
    10 December 2018, 10:35 am
  • 19 minutes 43 seconds
    Ep20: [Rerun] Mind Your Language!
    English is the language of science, but for most people it’s not their native tongue. What’s it like working in science and academia, in a foreign language?  Full show notes:
    3 December 2018, 8:44 am
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