A Little Light Listening

A Little Light Listening

IPIC, funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

A Little Light Listening is a podcast by IPIC and is funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation Ireland. In our podcast we cover the latest developments in light-based science and technology. This regular podcast features STEM and non-STEM experts from Ireland and around the world. We explore a broad range of technology areas including how light is used in medicine, space and communications. Written, produced and presented by David McGovern. Music by Prof. Paul Townsend. Team: David McGovern, Caitriona Tyndall, Elisabeth Wintersteller and Eamonn O`Sullivan.

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Recent Episodes

S2E7 Shining a Light on Research With Dr. Steward Reid

Jul 08, 2025 20m

Stewart hails from Scotland and joined CDT PIADS in autumn 2020 having previously completed a BSc in Physics with The Open University, and a Masters degree in Theoretical Physics at the University of…

S2E7 *Christmas Special* - The Surprising History of Christmas Lights

Dec 19, 2024 56m

In this special feature length episode we dive into the enchanting history of Christmas lights. We are joined by two incredibly distinguished guests: Dr. Niamh Wycherley, a medieval historian and…

S2E6 Shining a Light on Research with Dr. Mahrokh Avazpour

Nov 22, 2024 24m

Mahrokh Avazpour was awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions co-fund Sparkle Fellowship in 2022 under the supervision of Prof. Liam Barry. She is working in the Optical Communications laboratory in…

S2E5 Shining a Light on Research with Serene Pauly

Oct 25, 2024 19m

Serene is a final year Ph.D. candidate at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in the dynamic field of photonics and data storage. Serene`s research focuses on the intricate mapping of thermal…

Shining a Light on Research with Dr. Marcos Troncoso Costas

Oct 18, 2024 20m

Marcos joined the PhD program in Electronic Engineering with the Radio and Optical Communications Lab at Dublin City University, under the supervision of Prof. Liam Barry and Francisco Díaz in May…

S2E3 Shining a Light on Research with Dr Hemalatha Muthuganesan

Oct 11, 2024 22m

"Someone considering a PhD? Yes definitely go for it. More than a technical degree I think it teaches a lot of things in life." Hemalatha is a researcher in photonics, currently part of the opto-team…

S2E2 Shining a Light on Research with Dr Oisin McCormack

Oct 04, 2024 27m

"If you are interested in doing physics research, even if that's in a company, having a PhD under your belt is a huge boon both personally and career-wise." Oisin McCormack is an experimental…

Shining a Light on Research with Dr Imanda Jayawardena

Sep 27, 2024 24m

"Consider what your motivations are for doing a PhD, not just doing something for the sake of it." Dr Imanda Jayawardena is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Science Foundation Ireland Research…

Season 2 of a Little Light Listening launches on the 27th September!

Sep 25, 2024 0m Trailer

Coming Soon!Season 2 of a Little Light Listening launches on the 27th September.This season we explore what is a researcher, the winding paths to becoming researchers and the rewards.Listen on…

Light Saving Lungs

Oct 20, 2022 34m

In this episode we discuss how the use of a light is helping doctors to understand how the lungs of premature babies are functioning in way that can be done using a harmless light source, can be…

Shining a Light on Space - Part 2

Oct 10, 2022 41m

In this episode we discuss with Alfredo Carpineti about how light has enabled us to communicate and display images to each other across continents, locate yourself to within a few metres anywhere on…

S1E3 Shining a Light on Space Part 1

Oct 04, 2022 37m

In this episode we discuss how light has enabled us to communicate and display images to each other across continents, locate yourself to within a few meters anywhere on earth and to look back in…

S1E2 Quantum Worlds

Apr 14, 2022 39m

This special episode celebrates the World Quantum Day, April 14th, and will delve into what Quantum Technologies are, how they will impact our future and the quantum landscape in Ireland. Hosted by…

S1E1 LiDAR

Apr 13, 2022 38m

In this episode we discuss LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging technology. How is LiDAR used in many aspects of everyday life including self-drive vehicles, land mapping, meteorology or looking…

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A Little Light Listening has published 14 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Physics, Science.

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A Little Light Listening is currently dormant with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 31m.

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