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Ctrl Alt Tech

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Welcome to Ctrl Alt Tech, the podcast where technology meets curiosity. Each episode, our host chats with expert guests to explore a wide range of STEM topics. We aim to make complex ideas accessible and exciting, so join us for thought-provoking discussions and, hopefully, learn something new along the way! To learn more about SciBite and how our ontology-led approach ensures robust data management visit https://scibite.com/

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Episode 7: The Journey of an Ontology with Rebecca Foulger 09.10.2025 28:34

The Journey of an Ontology with Rebecca Foulger Rebecca Foulger is Head of Scientific Curation at SciBite. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the importance of ontologies – what are they and why do they matter. We track the journey of an ontology, from its initial use case to evolution over time. We explore the necessity of ontologies in improving data management and analysis, and I get Rebecc...

Episode 6: Mentoring and leadership with Nathalie Huther 04.09.2025 27:01

Nathalie takes us through her career journey from studying chemistry to climbing the corporate ladder; and how the most challenging points of a career can lead to the most rewarding opportunities. Nathalie is the Chief Commercial Officer for High Force Research (HFR), where she leads the strategy direction and business development. Nathalie is passionate about opening doors for the next generatio...

Episode 5: Pull requests with Ben Lomax 13.08.2025 37:06

Ben Lomax is a lead software engineer at Kraken Technologies, and is passionate about creating high-quality, meaningful software. The inspiration for today’s show comes from Ben’s talk at EuroPython 2024, titled ‘The Art of the Pull Request’. In this episode, we chat about PRs, code reviews, and crafting the ultimate review experience. Also joining us is Brandon Walts, a fellow software engineer a...

Episode 4: SciComm with Em Haydon 31.07.2025 32:44

In this episode, we chat to Em Haydon about SciComm, public engagement, and online learning. Em is a digital education and public engagement professional with an extensive background in science communication (SciComm) and public engagement. She is currently working as a Digital Education Developer at the University of St Andrews. If you are interested in finding out more about this area, check o...

Episode 3: EuroPython 2025 highlights with Emma Cooke 24.07.2025 29:48

In this episode, I am bringing together some highlights of EuroPython 2025. It includes thoughts from myself and my colleagues during the conference itself, as well as short interviews with some of the speakers whose talks I really enjoyed. We'll also hear snippets from some of the wonderful on-site volunteers, who contribute hugely to the fantastic community at this conference. Thank you...

Episode 2: Coding with Steph Jones 10.07.2025 31:59

We chat to Steph Jones about her experience of learning to code, helpful advice for those starting out on their own coding journey, and the importance of community in the tech space. Steph Jones is a Senior Clinical Analytics Engineer at the AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare. Steph began her career as a pharmacist before weaving her way into the world of data analytics and ultimately learning t...

Episode 1: AI ethics with Kerry McInerney 19.06.2025 39:37

In this episode, Kerry and Emma chat about the role of an AI ethicist, her research areas of feminism, gender and AI, and the ideas and themes behind her own podcast The Good Robot. Dr. Kerry McInerney is a Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where she leads research in the field of AI ethics; as well as an author, research...