Imperial College Podcast - Oct 2018: Sustainable plastic | Academic mental health | Sci comms
259 views · Published 26 November 2018 · 25:26 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Imperial College London · 2018 · Science & Technology
News: Eradicating malarial mosquitos and human brain cell transplants– We delve into a powerful new tool in the fight against malaria and a better way to watch human brain cells in action. (01:10) Sustainable plastic designs – 45,0000 Eiffel Towers’ worth of plastic was produced last year, and 90% of it was not recycled. We explore two ways plastic can be better: by being made from biodegradable materials, and by being sorted more easily for recycling.(05:27) Mental health in academia – Academics at every level, from students to professors, can face mental health issues such as impostor syndrome and problems with work-life balance. We talk to two of Imperial’s Mental Health First Aiders to find out how they can help. (14:01) Science communication: the next 25 years – Against a backdrop of fake news and dodgy experts, the Science Communication Masters programme at Imperial celebrated its 25th year with an event looking at the future. (19:08)
More from this channel
-
2:56
Come fly with me
-
1:35
Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits Imperial
-
1:46
Imperial Students enter Red Bull competition with ICarus
-
1:51
Green Week at Imperial College London
-
3:30
Dr Aleksander Ivetic wins research fellowship
-
2:55
Imperial College london Alumni Reunion 2008
-
3:08
The Drug Discovery centre at Imperial College London
-
2:53
Eastside 'Topping out' ceremony Imperial College London