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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Mar 31, 2021

In episode 26 Jo is joined by Dr Emma Yhnell from Cardiff University, who is myth busting neuroscience and biomedical topics. This time it's clinical trials. 

Jo also talks to PHD student Rebecca Ellis, based in Swansea, who she shares another of her science poems - on autism's myths and misconceptions. Plus she talks...


Mar 24, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 25 is astronomer and science writer Will Gater, who talks about his career, passion for stargazing and the Winchcombe meteorite. He also takes Jo on a virtual tour of the Solar System and answers the Quick Six.

Plus Glasgow based chemist and science communicator Dr Jamie Gallagher returns...


Mar 17, 2021

Jo shines the spotlight on theatre in episode 24 of the podcast. Her special guest is Iwan Lewis, the CEO & Artistic Director of the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. He talks about his career, passion for the Barn which is marking its third anniversary and explains how the team used innovative ways to connect with audiences...


Mar 10, 2021

Episode 23 of the podcast marks International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Jo's special guest is science writer and broadcaster Dr Kat Arney, who talks about her career, science communication, latest book and she takes on the Quick Six.

Plus Jo talks to pharmacy historian Briony Hudson, about medical pioneer...


Mar 3, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 22 is broadcaster and childen's author Zeb Soanes, who talks about his career highlights including the Gaspard The Fox books and the real life fox that inspired the stories. He also discusses the latest Gaspard adventure which is published on World Book Day. And he goes on a virtual journey...