REGULAR episodes explore research or teaching themes that are part of Science and Technology Studies (STS). Some episodes will be interviews about active research projects. Other episodes will support STS subjects in teaching or public engagement. We also have career-focused episodes interviewing STS alumni about life after university: how did they make that transition into their working life, and what advice do they have for those thinking about studying with us.
BONUS episodes will showcase special projects. They’ll allow listeners to hear expert discussions about topics as diverse as science policy making, science in the media, philosophy of information, history of dinosaurs, sociology of science, and history of technology.
Podcasting with Purpose
Our overall goal is to help with WeAreSTS is to help teachers, applicants, and influencers answer questions about our subject:
Ever heard of climate change comedy? Here’s the idea. The climate crisis dominates our news. But more and more, messages about action are ignored. Fatalism is growing. People seem frozen with the scale of the More…
Mandy dives optimistically into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on education as we know it. Think ChatGPT and all those related tools called generative AI. Along the way, we touch on More…
The assignments students do in STS modules today are nothing like what they used to be. These days, they build portfolios with all sorts of things: short writing, long writing, posters, blogs, in-class presentations. Add More…
Women in the History of Science brings together primary sources that highlight women’s involvement in scientific knowledge production around the world. Drawing on texts, images and objects, each primary source is accompanied by an explanatory More…
STS Podcasting Sprint 2023 completed in May. This sprint is designed as a fast-paced introduction to creating episodes for podcasts. It is designed for students wanting to improve their skills with this area in anticipation More…
WeAreSTS is a podcast from UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS). We’re seeking STS student volunteers to help in creation of more episodes and the overall running of the series. Volunteer to do More…
Chances are you’ve had something to do with “mindfulness” recently. Maybe you’ve been sent to “mindfulness” training. Or, perhaps you’ve been listening to a mindfulness podcast. Or, perhaps you’re using a “mindfulness” app, such as More…
As host of the podcast, “WeAreSTS: Science and Technology Studies at UCL (University College London),” I’ve created opportunities for students wanting to volunteer their talents, time, and energy to create programmes. This page describes five More…
Freelance developers create projects on their own initiative, then submit a completed piece of work ready to review. A lot of journalists work this way. A lot of academics work this way, too. Proposal process More…
Alex Hancock explores how research about museum collections is helping to connect British museums with more of the publics they claim to support. His emphasis is on decolonisation, engagement, and white European power. Ultimately, how More…