Rita Tojeiro speaks about the purpose of education, inclusivity in STEM and on understanding science’s human cost through examining the discipline in a wider context.
You can access a transcript of this episode using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3t4e559v In this episode you will hear the voices of:
Rita Tojeiro, Reader, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews. Rita’s research interests include the evolution of galaxies, professional development sessions for secondary school physics in Scotland, and attitudes towards inclusion in higher education.
Catherine Dunford, BSc (Hons) 2007, PhD (2012), Alumni Relations and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Engagement Coordinator, Development, University of St Andrews. Catherine took up this new position in 2022, with the main goal of creating an alumni network that celebrates the ethnic and cultural diversity of St Andrews graduates around the world.
Credits:
Recorded by Jonathan Kemp in the state-of-the-art Laidlaw Music Centre, with thanks to Udayan Meshram.
Audio editing and transcription by Kimberly Rampasan, Class of 2024.
Produced by Catherine Dunford.
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