There isn’t a corner of the world not affected by COVID-19. But what is it? Where did it come from? And how does our immune system fight it? Join Maggie (14) and Jessica (13) in conversation with Immunologist Dr Megan Macleod and Infectious Dis

COVID Stories: Darren McGarvey

May 5th, 2022 14m 23s

What do rap and science have in common? What impact will COVID-19 have on children from deprived backgrounds? And how can we build better community projects? These are the questions covered in this episode, as Alistair talks to rapper, social a

COVID Stories: Vaccines

Apr 28th, 2022 20m

What is a vaccine? How do they work? And how do we make them? Join Jessica (14) and Annabelle (8) in conversation with Infectious Disease Expert Professor Emma Thomson (Centre for Virus Research, University of Glasgow) and Dr Sean Elias (The Je

Harmonizing mental health and wellbeing with Jessica and Maggie

May 13th, 2020 21m 16s

In this episode Jessica and Maggie (13) explore the benefits of music, dance and language in helping to maintain good mental health, build community, and improve the lives of those living with dementia. Joining them are Lewis Hou (Science Ceili

Inside out and around emotional wellbeing with Jessica

May 6th, 2020 18m 38s

Join Jessica (13) and Health Psychologist Douglas Marks (University of the West of Scotland) as they explore the psychology of wellness, self-regulation and how to deal with the stress of exams and COVID-19. They also discuss a well-known anima

‘ACE’ chat with Maryam

Apr 29th, 2020 19m 5s

Join Maryam (17) as she discovers the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on people’s long-term mental health and wellbeing with Prof. Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow’s Institut

Why teachers care, with Freya and Calvin

Apr 22nd, 2020 18m 13s

Join Freya and Calvin (10) as they explore the mental health and wellbeing support available in schools with Mr Martin McCormick, Deputy Head Teacher and Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator at Blackfriars Primary, and Mr Mark Symon Simon, Deputy

Community matters with Erin and Abrar

Apr 15th, 2020 16m 53s

How can communities support mental health and wellbeing? Join Erin and Abrar (11) as they meet Michael Fullerton (New Gorbals Housing Association), Tricia McConalogue (Bridging the Gap) and Joe McConnell (The Barn) to explore some of the suppor

Iman meets a mental health expert

Apr 8th, 2020 17m 11s

What is mental health? What is self-harm? What makes adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems and how do we support them? Join Iman (14) as she meets Prof. Rory O'Connor, Chair in Health Psychology (Mental Health & Wellbeing) at the Uni

Living with cystic fibrosis: my story

Feb 5th, 2020 15m 6s

Summer is an 11 year old pupil at St Francis with a passion for art. She also happens to be living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life shortening condition that affects the lungs and pancreas. In this episode, Summer shares her experience of livi

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ep. 3: Angus' guide to space tools

Jan 29th, 2020 11m 30s

In the third and final episode of our Royal Observatory, Edinburgh miniseries Maggie meets engineer Angus Gallie for a fantastic chat about the role of engineering in our exploration of the universe. They talk instruments, telescopes, and how y

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ep. 2: Ali's astronomical journey

Jan 22nd, 2020 9m 16s

In the second episode of our Royal Observatory, Edinburgh miniseries Adam meets astronomer Dr Alastair (Ali) Bruce to learn about ‘things that go bang in the night’. They talk about black holes, moon landings, and how a childhood love of scienc

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ep. 1: An extraterrestrial experience with Beth

Jan 15th, 2020 11m 34s

In this first episode of our Royal Observatory, Edinburgh miniseries Adam, Maggie and Erin meet Fiona Ross, the Public Engagement Officer at the observatory. Then Erin talks to astronomer Dr Beth Biller about her passion for planets outside our

STEM in the Gorbals goes to Holyrood: an interview with John Swinney MSP

Oct 1st, 2019 17m 21s

Have you ever wondered who decides what you learn in school? We have, and thanks to Scotland’s First Minister we were able to find out! After our interview with Nicola Sturgeon in October 2018, she asked her good friend John Swinney to talk to

Let’s talk about cancer

Oct 1st, 2019 22m 51s

You may have heard about cancer, but do you really know what it is? In this episode of the STEM in the Gorbals Podcast, Maggie and Erin find out everything you need to know about this illness from medical professionals, scientists and charity w

STEM and the First Minister

Oct 20th, 2018 11m 53s

In this episode, Adam and Maggie meet the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon! Join our young podcasters as they lead a very grown up discussion on STEM education in Scotland, which touches upon women in STEM, education funding and gover

Young at Heart

Sep 27th, 2018 18m 19s

In this first episode of the STEM in the Gorbals podcast, our young podcasters Maggie and Adam report on a recent cardiovascular and hypertension themed event held in the local community. Joining them on this journey of heart health discovery a

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