Lab Matters

EP 14: Jude Pullen, the design & tech optimist

In this episode, Harriet and Jude discuss the design engineering industry and how he aims to bring a fresh twist on familiarity. They also discuss the ethics of design,  internet protection and Jude's features on a TV show! 

EP 13: Dr Joe Lenthall the impact of IP on innovation

Harriet sits down with Dr Joe Lenthall, an IP lawyer with scientific origins educating us with his specialist knowledge. Joe discusses innovation, scientific pursuits, enhancing the system debates and discussions surrounding Elon Musk. 

EP 12: The extensive career of Dr Diane Turner

In this episode, Harriet chats with Dr Diane Turner about her impressive career including her triumphs of being a director, parent, editor, consultant, trustee, surveyor, swimming judge, racer and more! 

EP 11: Bibiana and the future of journalism

Listen to Harriet and her old college Bibiana discussing her career journey within science and journalism. From the poorest area of Spain to becoming editor-chief and publisher. Listen to insights for COVID-19, troubles with immigration and more! 

EP 10: A discussion with Gravitilab about the importance of gravity

This is an aerospace episode based around space and manufacturing, Charlie and Rob are educating us on space and gravity. Including an interesting insight with cancer cells and gravity and a rocket called Isaac. 

EP 9: Dr Helen Pain MBE and celebrating the chemistry community

Helen Pain MBE shares her inspiring story with Harriet of her career journey and her love of chemistry, the lab and the community. Helen recites her inspirations and that 'meant to be moment' when she joined the Royal Society of Chemistry after her graduation. Listen to this episode to discover the future of chemistry! 

EP 8: Asa Asadollahbaik, balancing science and entrepreneurship

Harriet and Asa are discussing Asa's career and how she's found the balance between working in science and technology and finding her feet with entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear her journey in education and how the influence of her school books still leads to her decisions today. 

EP 7: David J Sutton and the evolution of SEFA

Tune into the new episode to hear David J Sutton give a new legal view on the lab industry as David gives his account of the evolution of SEFA (Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association) for the past 35 years and how his first account of SEFA was a golfing session!

EP 6: Matthew Partridge, the full time cartoon scientist

In this episode hear Matthew Partridge chat with Harriet about his career journey from his hatred for immunology in university to consultancy in some fascinating projects to finally Matthew becoming a full-time cartoon scientist at Errant Sciences which started as little cartoon sticky notes in his articles! 

EP 5: John Peacock, astronomy and playing the clarinet

Tune in to hear Harriet and Professor John Peacock discuss getting into the astronomy career by accident, winning a quarter of a million dollars, the importance of gravity and his love for the clarinet. 
Note: if you want to see the image that john is talking about, it is posted on the Lab Innovations social media! 

EP 4 : Julie Dimakou and the secrets of food consulting

Harriet and Julie sit down to talk about the science of the food and drinks industry in Europe, the concept to  commercialisation of the leading innovations programme and the importance of being a powerful woman within the industry 

EP 3: Maggie Philbin OBE and the innovators of the future

Listen to the third episode of Lab Matters where Harriet sits down with Maggie Philbin OBE. The two discuss their opinions and beliefs in what the future of lab holds and the idea of believing in students to give them fuel to become 'the innovators of the future!'

EP 2: Lab Matters Episode two: Journey through the amazon jungle with Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

Our host Harriet is back this time with Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza. Hear the self-confessed jungle girl talk on her travels through the amazon starting as a child, her studies of the jungle, the dangers and the spirit of the river. 

EP 1: Claire Gwinnett talks forensic science

Launching the new podcast 'Lab Matters' from Lab Innovations with host Harriet Gould and featuring and guest Professor Claire Gwinnett. Claire and Harriet are discussing all things forensics! Claire highlights the changes of the forensic science industry, the criminal justice industry an highlights the importance of environmental forensics