A close-up view of the ground breaking research and teaching at the University of Aberdeen. In each episode of Beyond Boundaries, Aberdeen students introduce you to diverse and pioneering experts from across the university. Hit 'play' to expand your horizons Beyond Boundaries.
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Beyond Boundaries Podcast Episodes
- Episode 1 - Future of food: what should you eat in an age of climate change?
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'You are what you eat', right? Swathi and Samantha unpack how food and drink choices impact climate change, and how food poverty affects communities right here in Scotland.
Our experts this time are Prof Alexandra Johnstone and Prof Jennie MacDiarmid - both from Aberdeen's prestigious Rowett Institute for food and nutrition research.
Learn more about studying at the University of Aberdeen, and find a prospectus here.
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Episode 1: 'Future of food what should you eat in an age of climate change?' transcript
- Episode 2 - Designer babies? The future and ethics of assisted reproduction
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Girl or boy? How tall? What eye colour? Advances in technology mean that it’s increasingly possible for expectant parents to make precise choices about precise characteristics of their unborn children. But what rights should parents have to do this, and what are the ethical considerations?
The University of Aberdeen has been at the forefront of guiding effective and ethical assisted reproduction in Scotland for decades. Our expert for this episode is Prof Siladitya Bhattacharya (often known as just Bhatty). He is a University Vice Principal and former head of Aberdeen's state-of-the-art School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition.
Learn more about studying at the University of Aberdeen, and find a prospectus here.
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Episode 2: 'Designer babies? The future and ethics of assisted reproduction' transcript
- Episode 3 - How can the law keep pace with AI?
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Our next generation of lawyers face an enormous new challenge: how to keep pace with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
For example, how can we legislate for 'deathbots', where someone’s online activity can be uploaded to an avatar to imitate their conversational style after they have died?
Understanding and staying ahead of technology is a big passion for Dr Patricia Živković. She is a senior lecturer in Aberdeen's prestigious School of Law.
Learn more about studying at the University of Aberdeen, and find a prospectus here.
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- Episode 4 - Your scrolling brain: are you an internet addict?
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Ever worry that you're addicted to social media? It turns out there is a big difference between 'an addiction' and 'a habit'. Get all the answers - and top tips on cracking your social media habit - with Dr Helen Knight from the University of Aberdeen's School of Psychology.
Learn more about studying at the University of Aberdeen, and find a prospectus here.
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Episode 4: 'Your scrolling brain: are you an internet addict?' transcript