Lab Matters

EP 35: Professor Gill Reid describes her academic life and gives advice to the new President of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Professor Gill Reid describes her academic life and gives advice to the new President of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

EP 34: You are not an Imposter and nor is Dr Marc Reid!

Harriet Gould sits down with Dr. Marc Reid as he shares his experience of battling imposter syndrome in the workplace and how he managed to overcome it.

EP 33: Dr Josh Smalley talks about chemistry and The Great British Bake Off

Bake-fresh chemist, Dr Josh Smalley, shares what it’s really like in the bake-off tent.

EP 32: What it was like Building Trajan, From day one to IPO

Harriet talks with Stephen Tomisich about what is was like building Trajan, from day one to IPO.

EP 31: Trapezes and rats with Timandra Harkness

In this episode, Harriet chats with Timandra Harkness about her career, including her role as a member of the first UK comedy science double act. They also discuss her experiences attempting to fly on a trapeze and a notable guest appearance by a rat on her show. 

EP 30: How a profound experience changed Gracjan Michlewski's life

Professor Gracjan Michlewski explains how a profound experience changed his career path and what he thinks about scientific publishing.

EP 29: Twins, Transformations, and Triumphs: Dr Emma Wilson's Journey to RSC Director of Publishing

What led Dr Emma Wilson from an Essex Esturay to the Royal Society of Chemistry 

EP 28: Science in the city with Rt. Hon. Professor Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London

In this episode, Harriet chats to Rt. Hon. Professor Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London about his career working in London and the impacts the lab industry has had on this. 

EP 27: Di Gilpin and the journey to becoming CEO of Smart Green Shipping

Entrepreneur Di Gilpin describes her unconventional career and what led her to being the CEO of a company that has the potential to revolutionise fuel consumption out at sea.

EP 26: Tom Whipple and the stories within the lab community

Award winning Editor of the Times talks to harriet about what he thinks makes good science journalism and how he feels about making a fool of himself!

EP 25: Sarah Sands and the future of the British Science community

Season finale: Journalist, Sarah Sands joins Harriet to explain her love for science and her great hope for the future of research.
 
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EP 24: Marc Abrahams and celebrating the science that makes people laugh...then think

Marc Abrahams tells Harriet about the evolution of the iG Nobel Prizes and shares the one thing he would change about science in the modern world.  
 
Lab Matters is brought to you by PolyScience and their award-winning line of temperature control equipment. For over 60 years, PolyScience has been helping the world innovate, create and reach their full potential in labs across the world with their range of chillers, water baths, circulating baths and more. Quality, reliability, durability and sustainability are the core values behind every PolyScience product. Find out more at PolyScience.com.

EP 23: Richard Jones reimagining economics & physics

Harriet speaks to Professor Richard Jones about financial crises, regional inequality and lays out his arguments for doing things differently. 
Lab Matters is brought to you by PolyScience and their award-winning line of temperature control equipment. For over 60 years, PolyScience has been helping the world innovate, create and reach their full potential in labs across the world with their range of chillers, water baths, circulating baths and more. Quality, reliability, durability and sustainability are the core values behind every PolyScience product. Find out more at PolyScience.com.

EP 22: Dr Gareth Crapper discussing Polymer science, Career highlights & Cycling

In this episode, Gareth Crapper discusses learning chemistry at Leeds University, case studies from his past scientific achievements, looking into possible developments in the future, and more! 

EP 21: Tom Cheesewright and how to think about the future

Harriet discusses with Tom Cheesewright all about his career as a 'full-time Futurist.' Tom explains to Harriet his perspective on the future of the lab industry as a whole. Additionally, Tom recalls his experiences of writing books, the companies he has started over the years, and delving into the thesis behind the theory of the future. Furthermore, Tom shares a career highlight of when NASA called..
 

EP 20: David Moreton recalling his established career

In this insightful episode, Harriet chats with David Moreton, a retired lab manager and established inventor, about his process of designing and opening a fully functional synthesis lab with Lubrizol Limited. David recalls watching the expansion of his incredibly successful lab and then deciding to retire.

EP 19: Stephen Metcalfe MP, Science and Parliament

Join this episode to hear Stephen Metcalfe MP, member of the Science and Technology Committee, discussing the future of the industry and how parliament can help influence this. They also discuss regulation, legislation & AI.

EP 18: Stephen Ashworth and the importance of education

In this episode award winner Professor Stephen Ashworth discusses his career in the education of the sciences with Harriet, alongside his love for playing the trombone and insights into the practical element of the physics degree 

EP 17: Geoff Mackey on the evolution of the meaning of sustainability

In this episode, Harriet joins in a discussion with Geoff Mackey about the meaning of sustainability, the treatment we give plastic and how the future depends on science and scientists being invested in 

EP 16:Phillip Broadwith and the journey to lab journalism

Tune in to the latest episode to hear Harriet and Phillip Broadwith discuss his career path to working in laboratory journalism compared to working at first in pharmaceuticals. Phillip also shares insight into his ballroom dancing and cricket skills! 

EP 15: Ricky Martin, the future of lab careers

In this episode, Harriet speaks with Ricky Martin about the future of careers in the laboratory industry and how the UK is a 'centre of excellence for research'. Ricky also speaks about his TV debut in Total Wipeout and him experience winning the apprentice in 2012! 

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!