Chernobyl: “What is the cost of lies?”
The Chernobyl disaster was thrown back into the public consciousness following the release of HBO’s 2019 miniseries. Kirstin explores the legacy of the incident and its representation in popular culture.
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The Corona Zone: Podcasting our way through a pandemic
Launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Corona Zone is a podcast hosted by two GISTers, Kirstin and Gabby. In their weekly episodes, they try to make sense of the COVID-19 outbreak, with the latest news and by discussing the frustrations of self-isolation.
Bright Club: communicating research through comedy
Kirstin recounts her night at ‘Bright Club’, where academic research and stand-up comedy crossover!
When science meets the supernatural
Can science explain the unexplained? Kirstin investigates the possible theories behind the paranormal.
The frustration of misinformation: Science’s battle to engage with the disinterested
Science is for everyone; even those who wish to dismiss it. Kirstin investigates the current crisis in confidence and how we can engage people more successfully.
Postcode Lottery: Is your home neighbourhood affecting how you age?
Recent findings from Glasgow University suggest a biological link between ageing and living in a stressful area. Kirstin investigates.
The changing face of research: from competition to collaboration
Academia is stereotyped as a boxing ring, with researchers in constant competition; is this competition sometimes beneficial in driving innovation? Or should we shift toward a more collaborative environment to further scientific discovery?
Defining Obesity
Obesity is not always recognised as a disease. Hearing from researchers, clinicians, and people with obesity, Kirstin Leslie investigates why the definition matters.
