insight https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/index.php en-uk PhySoc © 2016 PhySoc interview the academics making St Andrews PhySoc Insight offers a look into the people behind our education, the stories that led to a lecturer writing physics equations on the whiteboard at the front of the your lecture theatre. Join us as we interview the academics making St Andrews. Insight offers a look into the people behind our education, the stories that led to a lecturer writing physics equations on the whiteboard at the front of the your lecture theatre. Join us as we interview the academics making St Andrews. PhySoc physoc@st-andrews.ac.uk no Dr Chris Hooley PhySoc We interview St Andrews Senior Lecturer in physics, Dr Chris Hooley. For our inaugural interview we sit down for a delightful conversation with Dr Chris Hooley, a man recognised for his style and presence around the physics building. We talk about some of his lecturers, what he'd be reading on a desert island and how to ruin an almost perfect moment in St Andrews.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e1.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000 33:50 no Dr Bruce Sinclair PhySoc We interview St Andrews Reader in physics, Dr Bruce Sinclair. We talk to Dr Bruce Sinclair, one of the faces that welcomes new students to the university in his role as Director of Teaching. We take a look at Dr Sinclair's achievements, he gives a shot at explaining special relativity and Dr Sinclair describes what it is that makes St Andrews so special.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e2.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000 35:25 no Prof Moira Jardine PhySoc We interview the St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy professor, Moira Jardine. Welcoming our first astrophysicist to insight, we have an enjoyable and informing conversation with Professor Moira Jardine. Our chat spans finding a perfect sky when you least expect it, tackling a nightmarish six month PhD problem and the most profound insight to be found from the universe.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e3.mp3 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:00:00 +0000 36:25 no Dr Michael Mazilu PhySoc We interview the St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy lecturer, Michael Mazilu. This episode features Dr Mazilu, a biophotonics researcher, who gives us an insight into the pleasures of conferences, how research has changed through time and the singular shortfall of making your research comprehensible to others. Although he doesn't profess to know much about the wildlife around the physics building, he suggests a novel idea for a new mascot.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e4.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 15:00:00 +0000 30:35 no Science After Brexit - Part 1 PhySoc Our panel discusses the effects Brexit might have on students, scientists and the public. Last month PhySoc, along with other science societies from the University of St Andrews, organised Science After Brexit, a panel discussion and Q&A on how a British exit from the EU will change science within the UK. Our panel, moderated by the principal, consists of the rector, the directors of both Scientists for EU and Scientists for Britain as well as the president of EuCheMS.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e5.mp3 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000 57:45 no Science After Brexit - Part 2 PhySoc Our panel answers questions from the audience on the effects Brexit might have on students, scientists and the public. Following on from last week’s discussion we feature questions from the audience on how a British exit from the EU will change science within the UK. Our panel, moderated by the principal, consists of the rector, the directors of both Scientists for EU and Scientists for Britain as well as the president of EuCheMS.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e6.mp3 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 42:20 no Prof Eric Priest PhySoc We interview the mathematician and St Andrews Emeritus Professor, Eric Priest FRS. This episode features Prof Eric Priest, our first non-physicist! Prof Priest is an acclaimed mathematician and also a prominent speaker on the interactions between science and religion. Our discussion covers the overlaps between physics and maths, the interaction of all science and religion and the differences that Prof Priest has found from his time as a student and today.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e7.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:00:00 +0000 49:56 no Dr Jack Ireland - Part 1 PhySoc Dr Ireland is a heliophysics researcher working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Dr Ireland is a heliophysics researcher at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and a former postdoctoral researcher in the Solar and Magnetospheric Theory group within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Dr Ireland talks about the exciting projects he has been working on at NASA and also looks back at fond memories of his time here in St Andrews and how his time here has influenced his future career.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e8.mp3 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:00:00 +0000 30:21 no Dr Jack Ireland - Part 2 PhySoc Dr Ireland is a heliophysics researcher working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. In part 2 Dr Ireland contemplates travelling to Mars, talks about what it is that NASA researchers find cool, how students can get jobs at places like NASA and settles some important questions concerning the differences between Scotland and America. Dr Ireland is a heliophysics researcher at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and a former postdoctoral researcher within the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e09.mp3 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:00:00 +0000 29:31 no Dr Vivienne Wild PhySoc Dr Wild talks to us about the school's new Juno Champion status and how to strive for equality within science. Dr Wild, chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee within the school, talks to us about our new Juno Champion status and why it is important to strive for equality within science and beyond. Dr Wild also discusses what she likes about her research and the extreme sports she has participated in during her free time while researching galaxy evolution around the world.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e10.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000 32:21 no Dr Dav Macfarlane PhySoc We talks about the perks of academia, what people appreciate about science communication and what’s the best way to spend a free morning. Dr Macfarlane, a St Andrews physicist in our millimetre wave research group, talks to us about the perks of academia, what people appreciate in science communication and outreach, and what’s the best way to spend a free morning.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e11.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000 36:23 no Dr Pawel Romanczuk PhySoc Conor MacBride interviews Dr Romanczuk about his multicultural life in education and academia, the Berlin Wall and the plethora of hobbies he kee This episode of insight has a twist, our editor, Conor MacBride, and I have switched roles as he interviews Dr Pawel Romanczuk. Dr Romanczuk straddles the line between biology and physics as head of the Collective Information Processing group at the Humboldt University of Berlin’s Institute for Theoretical Biology. We discuss his multicultural life in education and academia, the Berlin Wall and the plethora of hobbies he keeps up with.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e12.mp3 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000 55:25 no Dr Janet Lovett PhySoc Our conversation delves into her experiences of interdisciplinary science, how she ended up researching with her own blood and the shortlist of h This interview features Dr Janet Lovett, an Advanced Research Fellow in physics here at St Andrews who works with spectroscopy techniques across a variety of fields. Our conversation delves into her experiences of interdisciplinary science, how she ended up researching with her own blood and the shortlist of her favourite museums.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e13.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0000 32:55 no Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff PhySoc We discuss the challenges of fieldwork with animals, how she remembers her students and her surprising taste in music. This time on insight Sam interviews Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff, a lecturer in the School of Biology. We discuss the challenges of fieldwork with animals, how she remembers her students and her surprising taste in music.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e14.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 48:58 no Winter Special 2017 PhySoc We thought we’d present a special gift to you for the holiday season. To bring to the end of a year of fantastic interviews we thought we’d present a special gift to you for the holiday season. We’re welcoming staff from the School of Physics and Astronomy to bring us some of their favourite seasonal stories and songs. Happy holidays from the St Andrews Physics Society, and enjoy listening.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e1.mp3 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:00:00 +0000 09:02 no Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith PhySoc We discuss the festive season, some of her favourite things about being a lecturer and why she left academia before later returning. In this interview we talk with Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith, from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at St Andrews. We discuss the festive season, some of her favourite things about being a lecturer and why she left academia before later returning. Enjoy listening!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e15.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:00:00 +0000 34:29 no Dr Isobel Falconer PhySoc We discuss the history of maths and science, what sports she can’t abide watching and her varied hobbies. This interview is with Dr Isobel Falconer, from St Andrews' School of Maths and Stats. We discuss the history of maths and science generally, what sports she can’t abide watching and her hobbies, ranging from the intense to the more relaxed. Enjoy listening!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e16.mp3 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:00:00 +0000 44:58 no Prof Ian Bonnell PhySoc Prof Ian Bonnell talks to us about what qualities he needed to become a successful academic. Professor Ian Bonnell, an astrophysicist within the School of Physics and Astronomy at St Andrews, talks to us about what qualities he needed to become a successful academic, his favourite sport at the Winter Olympics and the one snack food he couldn’t live without.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e17.mp3 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:35:00 +0000 36:20 no Prof Andrew Cameron PhySoc We discuss Andrew's research and its impact, what academia has taught him about travelling and much more. We interview Prof Andrew Cameron, an astrophysicist at St Andrews. We discuss his research and its impact, what academia has taught him about travelling, his favourite science communicator and dreams coming true.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e18.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:40:00 +0000 38:13 no Dr Paul Cruickshank PhySoc We interview the St Andrews physicist, Dr Paul Cruickshank. We discuss the perfect music gig, what he expected more of in academia and more. We interview the St Andrews physicist, Dr Paul Cruickshank. Our discussion includes the perfect music gig, what he expected more of in academia, and his experiences with hair dye in the past and possibly the future.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e19.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2018 21:00:00 +0000 37:35 no Dr Hamid Ohadi PhySoc Newly appointed lecturer in physics, Dr Hamid Ohadi, talks to us about the difficulties experienced by new academics and much more. A newly appointed lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy, Dr Hamid Ohadi, talks to us about the difficulties experienced by new academics, what he misses about Iran, and the hobby he has mastered.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e20.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 35:28 no Dr Annelies Mortier PhySoc Dr Annelies Mortier, an astrophysicist, talks about using large telescopes, surprising chance encounters with royalty and more. Today you're listening to our interview with Dr Annelies Mortier, an astrophysicist here at St Andrews. We talk about using large telescopes, her favourite types of jigsaw puzzles, and surprising chance encounters with royalty.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e21.mp3 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:00:00 +0000 37:33 no Dr Sebastian Schulz PhySoc New St Andrews physicist, Dr Sebastian Schulz, discusses the cultural shock of moving to Canada and much much more. This interview is with one of our newest St Andrews physicists, Dr Sebastian Schulz. We discuss the cultural shock of moving to Canada, how to keep spirits up when work isn’t going well and the reality TV show he’s not a fan of.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e22.mp3 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 32:25 no Prof Lyndsay Fletcher PhySoc University of Glasgow’s Prof Lyndsay Fletcher discusses studying the Sun, equality and representation in academia, and more. Today we’re delighted to talk to the University of Glasgow’s Professor Lyndsay Fletcher, an astrophysicist. We discuss studying the Sun, equality and representation in academia, and what she thinks about the pubs and drinks in Glasgow.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e23.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 45:28 no Dr Duncan Forgan PhySoc St Andrews astrophysicist, Dr Duncan Forgan, talks to us about his extensive work with SETI and much more... St Andrews astrophysicist, Dr Duncan Forgan, talks to us about his extensive work with SETI, the Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence; how he would host his perfect dinner party; and how he takes his morning coffee.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e24.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:00:00 +0000 55:26 no Dr Anindya Raychaudhuri PhySoc Our first humanities interviewee, Dr Anindya Raychaudhuri, discusses his work here in the School of English, subjectivity in the sciences, and mo Today we sit down with our first humanities interviewee, Dr Anindya Raychaudhuri. We discuss his work here in the School of English at St Andrews, subjectivity in the sciences, and we get a bit meta and talk about his podcast.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e25.mp3 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000 38:12 no Alison McLure PhySoc We talk with Alison McLure, IOP National Manager for Scotland, about the physics jobs she has had, her expeditions to some of Earth's coldest pla We talk with Alison McLure, National Manager for Scotland for the IOP, about the fantastic variety of jobs she has had involving physics, the hobbies she gets up to, and about her scientific expeditions to some of the coldest places on Earth.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e26.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:00:00 +0000 25:07 no Prof Niamh Nic Daéid PhySoc Today we’re honoured to interview the director of the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. Today we’re honoured to interview the director of the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, Professor Niamh Nic Daéid. Professor Nic Daéid talks about what it takes to be a forensic scientist, how she copes with being an eminent researcher in her field, and what she thinks of crime TV shows.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e27.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 37:01 no Dr Oluwasesan Adegoke PhySoc The University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science researcher discusses his motivations for working in scientific resea In our second interview at the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, we interview Dr Oluwasesan Adegoke. Dr Adegoke and I discuss his motivations for working in scientific research and the many different cultures and countries that he has worked in.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e28.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000 37:20 no Dr Pete Barnsley PhySoc Our first industry specialist talks about physicists in industry, why physics is so useful, and why Lou Reed and pottery makes him tick. This interview is with Dr Pete Barnsley, our first industry specialist who has held high-up roles at BT Openreach and is currently a director at AITE Consulting Ltd. We talk about physicists in industry, why physics is so useful, and why Lou Reed and pottery makes him tick.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e29.mp3 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:00:00 +0000 40:16 no Mental Well-being in Academia PhySoc Open discussions with some staff members and students here in St Andrews about mental health in academia. To support students coping with stress and poor mental well-being around the upcoming exam season, this episode of insight features two open discussions about mental health in academia. We have the privilege of talking to some staff members and students here in St Andrews. We hope this episode will educate you on the realities of mental well-being faced by many in academia, but also on how to surmount issues to succeed.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e2.mp3 Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 32:45 no Copenhagen with Benjamin Osugo PhySoc A special episode for advertising the student production Copenhagen. This interview is a bit different, and features Benjamin Osugo, our first student interviewee. Benjamin is directing a St Andrews performance of the play Copenhagen, a student production supported by the Physics Society.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e3.mp3 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000 15:18 no Dr Duncan Robertson PhySoc This interview is with Dr Duncan Robertson, Director of Impact and radar expert at the University of St Andrews Physics Department. This interview is with Dr Duncan Robertson, Director of Impact and radar expert at the University of St Andrews Physics Department. During our conversation we discuss the fun he has researching, his first job, and his love of photography.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e30.mp3 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000 31:25 no Prof Natalia Korolkova PhySoc This interview is with Prof Natalia Korolkova, a theoretical physics professor at the University of St Andrews. This interview features Professor Natalia Korolkova, a theoretical physics professor at the University of St Andrews. We discuss what it takes to become a professor, the differences in education systems across Europe, and her favourite comfort food.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e31.mp3 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000 38:05 no Prof Jerry De Groot PhySoc Interview with Prof Jerry De Groot, a historian. Today emeritus Professor Jerry De Groot, of the university’s history department, discusses his thoughts on history research today, what motivates him to write books, and what he’ll miss from his time teaching.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e32.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 48:49 no Dr Collin Bleak PhySoc Interview with Dr Collin Bleak, a pure mathematician at UoStA. In this episode Dr Collin Bleak, of the University’s Maths Department, talks candidly about his journey into academia, through hustling chess on the streets of New York City, to starting a successful Wall Street company, to why he moved to Scotland.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e33.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 55:21 no Prof Brad Gibson PhySoc Interview with Prof Brad Gibson, an astrophysicist at UoHull. This interview is with Professor Brad Gibson, who is Head of Physics & Mathematics at the University of Hull and director of the E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics. We discuss his different jobs across the world, science outreach, and his love of comic books.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e34.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 61:01 no Prof Joseph McGeough PhySoc Interview with Prof Joseph McGeough, former Regius Professor of Engineering at UoEdinburgh. This episode features former Regius Professor of Engineering Joseph McGeough, an engineer at the University of Edinburgh. We find out about his presidency of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, his meeting with a very famous physicist, and the most beautiful place that he worked at.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e35.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000 48:00 no Winter Special 2020 PhySoc Dr Chris Hooley recites poems and sings songs with a winter and Christmas theme. We are presenting to you a special episode of Insight. Our Honorary Vice-President Dr Chris Hooley kindly agreed to record some songs and poems that were missed this semester due to the absence of lectures. He has chosen a trio of trios with a winter or Christmas theme. Enjoy listening! Additional music credits: O Holy Night and O Come O Come Emmanuel Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Church Bell "Free Sounds Library" Free Sound Effects Site. License: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) http://www.freesoundslibrary.com

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e4.mp3 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000 22:33 no Samuel Lavery PhySoc Interview with Sam Lavery, the founder and former host of insight. Sam Lavery is the founder of insight and the host of 31 interviews and 3 specials. He has graduated and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Now it's his turn to be interviewed! He talks about what led him to start the podcast, shares some tips about module choices and explains why he ended up running in the rain as a part of his summer internship. Thanks, Sam! Enjoy listening, everyone!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e36.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 32:40 no Dr Rita Tojeiro PhySoc Interview with Dr Rita Tojeiro, an astronomer at UoStA. With Dr Rita Tojeiro we talk about international research collaborations and outreach activities, her dog, why she went to Borneo and under what circumstances she would like to return there. Enjoy listening!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e37.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000 33:34 no Dr Lucy Hadfield PhySoc Dr Lucy Hadfield, education-focused lecturer and astronomer at UoStA Dr Lucy Hadfield describes her memories from teaching at a boarding school or being an astronomer in the USA. She speaks about equality and diversity in science, as well as her experience on the Rector's Committee and why she watches the Great British Bake Off.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/sXeX.mp3 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000 41:05 no Dr Peter Woitke PhySoc Interview with Dr Peter Woitke, an astronomer at UoStA. In this interview with Dr Peter Woitke, we discuss his research in modelling protoplanetary disks and exoplanets' atmosphere, the obstacles that he faced during his academic career, his worries about climate change, and much more. What do pre-recorded lectures feel like to someone who's recording them? What is drink does Peter recommend? Listen to find out!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e39.mp3 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 40:05 no Early Career Researchers PhySoc Rose Waugh, Kristin Arnardottir, Viktor Nordgren and Ian Shand on the life of early career researchers in Physics and Astronomy We know them as helpful tutors and life-saving lab demonstrators. But what is it like to be a PhD student or a postdoc, and how do you even become one? We discuss all aspects like passion for research, but also job security, family, and mental health. We had a good laugh with Kristin, Rose, Ian and Viktor. You can hear dogs and babies in the background, too. Enjoy listening!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e40.mp3 Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 84:02 no Prof Kate Sang PhySoc Prof Sang from HW University on disability in academia and high-skilled professions Prof Kate Sang from Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University focuses on inclusion in the workplace in her research. We speak about disability in high-skilled professions. How is academia doing compared to industry, and what can be improved? What are some real-life stories that she found in her research? And why is the most challenging part of her research the flipside of the most rewarding aspect?

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e41.mp3 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0000 52:29 no Patrick Barth PhySoc Patrick Barth, PhD student in the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Geology and Earth Sciences Patrick Barth speaks about his PhD joint between the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Geology and Earth Sciences. We touch upon everything from lightning in exoplanetary atmospheres to SAINTS LGBT+, labwork during the COVID19 pandemic, rowing and sourdough. Enjoy listening!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e42.mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000 22:46 no Sebastian Russel-Smith PhySoc Sebastian Russel-Smith, StA graduate and nuclear engineer in Rolls Royce Sebastian is a St Andrews graduate who through a Masters in London found his way into Rolls Royce's graduate program. He describes his current job as a "nuclear plumber". Find out about his interesting career path, or what he recommends people look out for when searching for a job in industry!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e43.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 41:05 no Prof Sally Mapstone PhySoc Principal and Vice-chancellor of UStA Today we are honoured to speak with Prof Sally Mapstone, the principal and Vice-chancellor of the University of St Andrews. Who is the person under whose leadership the uni tops ranking tables? What was her research and does she wish for the future? And did you know she was a keen runner?

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e44.mp3 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 44:00 no Winter Special 2021 PhySoc Christmas pop on organ - Matthew McIlree Pop Christmas songs? On the organ? I think it worked great, but don't tell Mariah Carey! As an absolute layman, I was pleasantly surprised by how many different sounds the organ can make! And Matthew's jazzy Jingle Bells and the Mirroir piece really broke my prejudice about the instrument only being fit to play baroque or religious music. Enjoy your holiday, everyone!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e5.mp3 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 34:38 no Dr Helen Cammack PhySoc Dr Helen Cammack from UoStA on her academic career and teaching Dr Helen Cammack speaks candidly about her research, teaching, and experience in academia. Messy hair and surprised people at the shop counters, the experience of early career researchers... all this and more in this episode of Insight! (This has been in our repository for a while, some references might be out of date, but the message remains ;) )

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e45.mp3 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 48:32 no Prof Graham Smith PhySoc Prof Graham Smith from UoStA on his research and tips for students In this episode, Professor Graham Smith shares memories from when he lived in Uni Hall and gives some advice to students and young people starting their careers. Having created an instrument that is state-of-the-art in his field, and conducting research on it, he doesn't view this as his biggest achievement. So what is it? It's a very heartwarming interview, this one :)

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e46.mp3 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 50:30 no Dr Aleks Scholz PhySoc Dr Aleks Scholz, astronomer and Director of Observatory at UoStA !This interview was conducted in August 2021! Apologies for keeping it in the backlog for so long O:) Anyway, it's the JGT's (the largest telescope in the Observatory) 60th birthday this month, and we speak about it in the podcast, so there's a bit of up-to-date-ness. Also, did you know that Aleks has written several fiction books? Some of them are now donated to the student societies and you can find them in the Observatory! Enjoy listening (and reading! I recommend)!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e47.mp3 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000 49:20 no Oriel Marshall PhySoc Oriel Marshall, Physoc alumni and StA graduate In this wholesome interview, we speak with Oriel, a PhySoc alumnus and St Andrews Physics graduate. Where has life taken her, and what does she recommend to us - future graduates (and alumni <3 )? This interview is exceptionally full of laughing!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e48.mp3 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000 50:39 no CERN Mini-series Announcement PhySoc CERN mini-series We are very happy to announce a mini-series of interviews with researchers and other members of CERN. There are a few interviews lined up, but meanwhile, before they are ready, let's talk about the random places and things here in CERN :) Enjoy the summer!

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e6.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 07:01 no Patrick Geeraert PhySoc CERN mini-series 1 An interview with Patrick Geeraert, whose long and successful career in CERN now culminates in leading the Science Gateway project. Having also done a 9-year detour to ESO, Patrick speaks about the coincidence that lead him to CERN in the first place, managing huge international science projects, and adds a few charming anecdotes.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e49.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 42:40 no Frederik Van der Veken PhySoc CERN Frederik Van der Veken Frederik is working on the collimators in the LHC, but his path to CERN led through performing arts, philosophy, classical music and then quantum chromodynamics. He speaks about his adventures travelling in Africa and elsewhere and adds many interesting insights into the fields in which he's been involved. Enjoy listening!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e50.mp3 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 47:24 no Dr Simon Clark PhySoc Dr Simon Clark UStA In this week's episode of Insight, Dr Simon Clark talks about his journey into science content creation, his new book Firmament and also his favourite coordinate system.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e51.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 29:51 no Stephanie Campbell PhySoc Stephanie Campbell StA PhD In this episode we speak with Stephanie Campbell, an astronomy PhD student at the University of St Andrews. We discuss their time at St Andrews, researching the use of dynamic models to study galaxies, as well as their work in diversity and outreach in astronomy. This includes coordinating the University of St Andrews Mobile Planetarium and being the Regional Liaison for the International Society of Non-binary Scientists. (Photo credit: Andrew Perry)

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e52.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 47:42 no Prof Albert de Roeck PhySoc CERN Albert de Roeck Another exciting interview from our CERN mini-series, this time with Prof Albert de Roeck, who was in the leadership of the CMS experiment in CERN at the exciting time that the Higgs boson was being discovered. What is the exciting future of neutrinos and what enchants him about egyptology? Listen and find out!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e53.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:00:00 +0000 58:18 no Professor Marumi Kado PhySoc CERN: Professor Marumi Kado The future and the past of the Higgs boson, ATLAS, and CERN. Do we need the FCC? And much more in this interview!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e54.mp3 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 43:02 no Wren Vetens PhySoc CERN: Wren Vetens Finishing up our CERN mini-series, we talk to Wren Vetens about her path into physics, her work on the CMS detector and her experiences as a trans woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e55.mp3 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:18:00 +0000 43:49 no Welcome to St Andrews! Freshers Special PhySoc Welcome to St Andrews! Freshers Special Welcome to your first year studying Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews! You are bound to have many questions and who better to answer them than the people who were just in your shoes. Listen to our new Insight Producer Luke speak to Sham, Ben and Murry about their experiences in 1st year physics, being class reps and their thoughts on St Andrews' traditions. We also hear from Lilla, the president of the Physoc, about her work in the society and her time so far in St Andrews. Enjoy listening!!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e7.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 27:53 no Dr Bernd Braunecker PhySoc Dr Bernd Braunecker Join Michael and Dr Braunecker in this episode of Insight as they discuss: -the different sides of his research -what makes a good student and a good teacher -and why he owns 30 musical instruments. Enjoy Listening!!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e56.mp3 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 39:42 no Christmas Quiz Special 2023 PhySoc Winter Quiz Special 2023 Listen to the presidents of PhySoc, AstroSoc and EASy battle it out in a game of Jeopardy to see who is crowned this year's champion! Enjoy listening and happy holidays here from Insight!

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s2e8.mp3 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 55:52 no Veronika Vašícková PhySoc Veronika Vaší?ková Join Luke and Veronika as they discuss: Veronika’s time in St Andrews, how she got onto her Astroparticle Physics PhD in Germany, her favourite Physics joke and much more in this episode of Insight.

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"Furious Freak”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e57.mp3 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 33:23 no Dr Adam Bower PhySoc Dr Adam Bower Join Muse and Dr Bower in this episode of Insight as they discuss, his academic journey, his current research into space governance, and the importance of the Outer Space Institute(OSI) in bridging the gap between science and policy. For more on the OSI be sure to check out their website https://outerspaceinstitute.ca/.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~physoc1/insight/s1e58.mp3 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 74:58 no