The University of Aberdeen has launched a new podcast series exploring the groundbreaking research and teaching being carried out by its academics.
In each episode of ‘Beyond Boundaries’ Aberdeen students will introduce listeners to some of the pioneering experts from across the University who are championing inclusivity, internationality and sustainability through a bold, interdisciplinary approach to research.
“The world’s greatest challenges cross disciplines and span continents. To solve them we need people who see things from different perspectives – going beyond expectations, to spark active, positive impact,” said Brian Hussey, Interim Head of Marketing and Brand Development.
“At Aberdeen, we have been going beyond traditional ways of working, proactively working together to break boundaries for over half a millennium. Whether it’s leading the global transition to a cleaner energy future, pioneering preventative healthcare for all, harnessing cultural diversity for a more equitable world, protecting the environment and biodiversity, or driving innovation forward through Data and AI; at Aberdeen, there are no boundaries for your ideas and their impact.
“This new series hears from those experts who are breaking with convention, going beyond traditional methods, siloes and boundaries in pursuit of a better world.”
The first four episodes are available now across platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, as well as the University website.
Future of food: what should you eat in an age of climate change?
'You are what you eat', right? Hosts 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.
Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2574d4
Designer babies? The future and ethics of assisted reproduction
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. He is a University Vice Principal and former head of Aberdeen's state-of-the-art School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition.
Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2574d3
How can the law keep pace with AI?
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.
Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2574d2
Your scrolling brain: are you an internet addict?
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.
Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2574d1