Talking Science
Enjoy a series of short talks linked to our festival theme of Glasgow's Transforming. Enjoy short talks about: the women at NASA, sustainability and polar bears.
Featuring colleagues from the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, The Space Queens Project and The Open University.
Climate Change & Social Sciences
Here are two talks which focus on the cultural, social and political aspects of climate change.
Cities between sustainability and cultural heritage protection: Lessons for Glasgow
Certain cities implement sustainable solutions while conserving their heritage. What lessons may Glasgow learn from them?
Exploring the Nexus
Public Attitudes towards Climate Change and their Impact on International Environmental Agreement Compliance, The Open University
Polar Bears of Perth
Watch two short films from the Open University about the history of polar bears in Scotland. How and why have polar bears been represented by Scottish artists, and how did they become so closely associated with global climate change?
Polar Bears of Perth
How and why have polar bears been represented by Scottish artists, The Open University
Why Are Polar Bears the Face of Climate Change?
How did polar bears become so closely associated with global climate change?, The Open University
The Space Queens Project
A group of film and television students with a passion for space got together and decided to do something out of this world. Directed by Edinburgh Napier TV student, Adam Smith, Space Queens was the end result, equivalent to a dissertation final project film. The film was so successful at film festivals and in the press, the group decided to create a sequel 'Space Queens: A Place in Space'. View both videos, and a bonus Q&A, below.
Space Queens (2019)
Meet the women behind the first men. Speakers from NASA, Virgin Galactic and The Aldrin Foundation gather to tell their inspiration for taking one giant leap into careers in STEM.
Space Queens: A Place in Space (2021)
There’s a place for everyone in space. Women from all walks of life tell their stories of how they forged careers in aerospace.
Follow Space Queens on social media:
X (Formally Twitter): @QueensSpace
Instagram: SpaceQueensUK
Facebook: The Space Queens Project
TikTok: SpaceQueensFilm
#SpaceQueens
Space Queens (2019)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, speakers from NASA, Virgin Galactic and The Aldrin Foundation.
Space Queens: A Place in Space
There’s a place for everyone in space, speakers from multiple organisations.
Bonus Q&A
Bonus Q&A with NASA Civil Engineer & construction manager, Barbara Kennedy
Space Queens Cast:
Barbara Kennedy – Civil Engineer and Construction Manager, NASA JFK Space Centre
Sharon Hagle – Commercial Astronaut and Founder of SpaceKids Global
Christina Korp – Former PA to Buzz Aldrin and Founder of The Aldrin Family Foundation
Space Queens: A Place in Space Cast:
Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger – Former NASA Astronaut
Sonali Mohapatra – Space Quantum Tech Developer
Kaitlin Porter – NASA Solar System Ambassador
Flora Quimby – SpaceX Engineer
Rosie Caine - Astrobiologist, University of Edinburgh
Samaneh Shamyati – Astronomer
Talking Science: STEM in 10
The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow have launched a taster lecture series aimed at young people interested in studying Science and Engineering. STEM in 10 gives a short taster of the type of things you will learn if you study Science or Engineering at University.
Watch the content on this page to learn about the real effects of gaming, how statistics and data help change our world for the better, a basic introduction to the world of quantum computing and all about the sun’s neutrinos!
Find the full playlist on the University of Glasgow's YouTube channel.
Why is a Bridge More Than Just a Crossing?
Why bridges are so important to civilisation, Dr Dimitra Achillopoulou, James Watt School of Engineering
Introducing an Electronic Revolution
Learn about an electronic revolution, Dr Rair Macêdo, James Watt School of Engineering
Firefighting and how to protect a network
Using algorithms to defend against infection, Dr Jess Enright, School of Computing Science
Universal symmetries and how maths reveals them
Footballs, flowers and molecules have a hidden connection, Dr Anna Puskas, School of Mathematics & Statistics
How did our world get so uniquely wet?
Explore how the earth became our habitable world, Dr Luke Daly, School of Geographical & Earth Sciences
Introducing the Principles of Design
Shortcutting evolution to tackle current problems, Dr Stuart Grey, James Watt School of Engineering
The Effects of Playing Video Games
How players are affected by video games, Dr Matthew Barr, School of Computing Science
Neutrinos - Ghostly Particles from Space
Fascinating tiny particles called neutrinos, Dr Sophie Renner, School of Physics and Astronomy
Introducing Quantum Technologies
Quantum technologies in the real world, Dr Rair Macêdo, James Watt School of Engineering
Using Statistics to Improve Air Quality
How can statistics influence environmental issues?, Dr Craig Anderson, School of Mathematics and Statistics