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Researchers in Conversation Podcast Episode 2: Dr Atif Waraich on Computer Science and Technology 08/06/2020
Dr Atif Waraich is Head of Computer Science at Liverpool John Moores University and long-standing user of fixed and portable behaviour observation labs. During this conversation, Atif reveals the thread of science and technology throughout his career from building his research foundations, to his experiences in industry and his return to academia. He highlights how computer science provides students, fellow academics and external collaborators with access to the latest computer solutions for measurement and analysis. Atif covers topics such as immersive technologies, usability engineering and the design of new courses.
Researchers in Conversation Podcast Episode 1: Professor Cathy Dwyer on Animal Behaviour and Welfare 20/05/2020
Cathy Dwyer is Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Scotland’s Rural College and has been an Observer XT user for over 20 years. Here she talks about the various aspects of her working life, from her super interesting research on areas such as maternal behaviour and mother-infant relationships, to her advisory roles to a number of influential bodies and her commitment to student teaching and research. Cathy describes how a pragmatic and evidenced-based approach can be used to bring about change in animal practices.
Using Ethovision XT to assess feed attractability on the Pacific white shrimp 11/05/2020
Guest blog by Guillermo Bardera, University of the West of Scotland.
Using video cameras to facilitate over-night observations of zoo animals 06/09/2019
Guest blog by Ellen Williams at Nottingham Trent University.
Research using The Observer XT at the University of Dundee 01/10/2018
Research observations in neonates, foetuses and athlete hugs.
Student learning by Alan Williams 20/08/2018
Guest post by Alan Williams at the University of Nottingham.
