The Academic Adventures Podcast
This podcast is all about the journey from teaching, research and innovation to real-world solutions. In season 1 we heard from people who embraced the opportunity to combine their academic work with entrepreneurial ventures. In season 2 we are joined by experienced founders who work alongside university staff and students to help create and support a culture of enterprise on campus.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
The Academic Adventures Podcast
Latest Episodes
“Their mandate is to be disruptive and that can create tensions.” With Hamish McAlpine
Hamish McAlpine is Director of Policy & Engagement at innovation consultancy Oxentia. Hamish is working on a report, due out in September 2025, which explores how Scottish universities currently work with external experts to support researc...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:39
"The spinout process is definitely not an easy one" with Nanik Ramchandani
Nanik Ramchandani is an entrepreneur with over twenty-years’ experience in the financial services industry all around the world. Now based in Edinburgh, Nanik has worked with Edinburgh Napier University for many years. He was an Entrepreneur in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:00
“You can build anything you want if you conspire together.” With Mark Logan
Mark Logan is an entrepreneurship advocate and advisor. Formerly Mark was the Chief Operating Officer of Skyscanner and Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor to the Scottish Government. He now supports entrepreneurship education at the University of Gl...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:18
“Students are rarely taught about the social enterprise landscape.” with Kirsty Thomson
Kirsty Thomson is a charity and social enterprise consultant. She has founded several organisations including The Circle and was recently CEO of The Big House. Kirsty is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Dundee and Chair of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:08
“How do we, as a nation, commercialise the innovation that happens in our universities.” with Polly Purvis
Polly is Chair of Converge and the Digital Xtra Fund as well as being a board member of Edinburgh Science. This follows a long career in banking, economic development and digital technology. Polly has an honorary doctorate from the University o...
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28:40