Spotlight 12: Plastics, technology and politicians in academia
Published: 22 July 2021
Research insight
Plastics in the seas, technology and politicians' role in academia.
On this week's episode we take our first look at some environmental issues.
We speak to Dr Natalie Welden, who is a Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Glasgow’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies, who discusses the relationship between plastics and our seas.
We also talk to Adam Lang, the Head of Nesta in Scotland, to examine the public’s relationship with tech and politicians’ relationship with academia.
Time stamps
00:53 Natalie Weldon
27:26 Adam Lang
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UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way.
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First published: 22 July 2021