101 | The Ways We Learn

101 | The Ways We Learn

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Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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A 10-part series (originally released in 2018) that explores how the brain learns new things. In each episode, we'll follow a different person learning something new – from swimming to cycling, coding to cooking, activism to graphic design. 101 | The Ways We Learn is hosted by Shane Bergin and Jane Chadwick, and produced by Shaun & Maurice.

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S1E10 Diane Learns to Swim

Jan 27, 2026 39m

In our final episode we meet educator Diane McSweeney as she learns to swim. We listen as her teacher Jennifer Murrin, a marine scientist and competitive sea swimmer, guides Diane’s first dip in the…

S1E9 Aoife Learns to Drum

Jan 27, 2026 44m

If you could learn something new, what would it be? One of the most common responses people give is a musical instrument. In this episode, we tune our attention to learning how to play one. We meet…

S1E8 Lynn Learns to Code

Jan 27, 2026 30m

For many, the idea of learning to code conjures an image of a person working alone. Perhaps a mathematically inclined person who just ‘gets it’? In this episode we meet Lynn Scarff, Director of…

S1E7 Miriam Learns Graphic Design

Jan 27, 2026 51m

If you’ve ever tried to design something, you’ll know that learning is a slow process. It’s messy, and it takes time. In this episode, we meet science communicator Miriam Harte and graphic designer…

S1E6 Joseph Learns to Bake

Jan 27, 2026 44m

We live in a golden age of TV baking shows. When watching, do you ever find yourself wishing you could create such masterpieces? This episode sees Joseph Roche—astrophysicist and assistant professor…

S1E5 Scientists Learn Improv

Jan 27, 2026 37m

In this episode, we follow a group of UCD scientists as they try improv to communicate their research to the public. Their teachers for the day are from the Alda Centre of Science Communication. In a…

S1E4 Young 'Leonardos' Learn About Activism

Jan 27, 2026 35m

How can education empower young people? When done well, can it give them a voice? In this episode, we meet Astrid and Thomas, both teenagers and members of the 'Young Leonardo' advisory group at…

S1E3 David Learns to Draw a Joke

Jan 27, 2026 48m

Rocket scientist David McKeown (UCD) turnss a joke into a cartoon. We meet David as he learns from Maria (aka Twisteddoodles). The ability to draw is one of those skills that most of us believe we…

S1E2 Sinéad Learns to Make Perfume

Jan 27, 2026 44m

Sinéad Burke learns how to make perfume in the Dublin store of parfumier Marija Aslimoska. Smell can often evoke memory. A hit of a fragrance can immediately connect you with a past event or feeling.…

S1E1 Jessamyn Learns to Cycle

Jan 27, 2026 41m

In this, our first episode, we meet Jessamyn Fairfield, a physicist at NUI Galway who is learning to cycle. We also meet Stephanie McCalla - a childhood friend of Jessamyn. Stephanie is a professor…

Introducing 101 | The Ways We Learn

Jan 27, 2026 6m Trailer

101 | The Ways We Learn is a 10-part series that explores how the brain learns new things. In each episode, we'll follow a different person learning something new – from swimming to cycling, coding…

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101 | The Ways We Learn has published 11 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Education.

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101 | The Ways We Learn is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 41m.

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