Podcaster:Skepticality Visit website Subscribe to this feed Roswell GA USA Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Skepticality #101 - Quirky Hauntings Interview: Professor Richard Wiseman Updated: 2009-05-05 05:08:00 This week Skepticality is pleased to once again speak with noted 'Quirkologist' Richard Wiseman, the Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI). Swoopy talks with Professor Wiseman about his recent paranormal investigations and the initial findings from his Hauntings: The Science of Ghosts project that was presented as part of the 2009 Edinburgh International Science Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. 21.95 mbs

Podcaster:Skepticality - Science and Skeptic Thought Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Skepticality #101 - Quirky Hauntings Interview: Professor Richard Wiseman Updated: 2009-05-05 05:08:00 This week Skepticality is pleased to once again speak with noted 'Quirkologist' Richard Wiseman, the Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI). Swoopy talks with Professor Wiseman about his recent paranormal investigations and the initial findings from his Hauntings: The Science of Ghosts project that was presented as part of the 2009 Edinburgh International Science Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. 21.95 mbs

Podcaster:WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show: Please Explain Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Please Explain: Luck (Friday, 06 February 2009) Updated: 2009-02-07 01:43:51 From superstition to simple probability, luck has different meanings in different cultures. We'll find out why whether that lucky charm really can help you win the lottery. Richard Wiseman is a psychology professor at the University of Hertfordshire and author of the book The Luck Factor . Jeffrey Rosenthal is a professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto. His book is Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities . 15.42 mbs

Podcaster:WNYC: The Leonard Lopate Show Visit website Subscribe to this feed New York NY USA Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Please Explain: Luck (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 February 2009) Updated: 2009-02-06 16:25:00 From superstition to simple probability,luckhas different meanings in different cultures. We’ll find out why whether that lucky charm really can help you win the lottery.Richard Wisemanis a psychology professor at the University of Hertfordshire and author of the bookThe Luck Factor.Jeffrey Rosenthalis a professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto. His book isStruck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities. 15.41 mbs

Podcaster:WNYC: The Leonard Lopate Show Visit website Subscribe to this feed New York NY USA Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Please Explain: Luck (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 February 2009) Updated: 2009-02-06 16:25:00 From superstition to simple probability, luck has different meanings in different cultures. We’ll find out why whether that lucky charm really can help you win the lottery. Richard Wiseman is a psychology professor at the University of Hertfordshire and author of the book The Luck Factor. Jeffrey Rosenthal is a professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto. His book is Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities. 15.41 mbs

Podcaster:Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire #62 Audio Feedback: timely media interventions Updated: 2008-06-23 09:05:51 Recording of the session entitled Audio Feedback: timely media interventions from the Blended Learning Conference 2008, University of Hertfordshire, 19 June 2008Abstract: Audio feedback involves the use of distributed digital audio to provide formative messages to students helping them to develop knowledge and the way they learn. This paper presents several case studies by drawing upon interviews with academic staff and student focus groups. Ongoing research with these stakeholders identifies why audio feedback models, of which there are many, can be attractive and why they need to be carefully designed and integrated into the curriculum. The paper presents some early findings about the effective design of audio feedback and considers whether the interest in audio feedback may signal greater interest in designing constructivist media interventions.Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk 0 mbs

Podcaster:Talking Robots - The Podcast on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Visit website Subscribe to this feed Lausanne Switzerland Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Talking Robots: Kerstin Dautenhahn - Therapy Robots for Autism Updated: 2008-03-28 07:00:00 In this episode we interview Kerstin Dautenhahn who is Research Professor in the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at University of Hertfordshire in the UK, where she is a coordinator of the Adaptive Systems Research Group.Autism is a developmental disorder affecting around 91 people in every 10,000, mainly causing difficulties in social interactions, communication and imagination. Using therapy robots in the AuRoRA project, Dautenhahn has been pushing autistic children to learn essential social skills such as turn taking, joint attention and imitation. Armed with a lot of patience and zeal, her team has been adapting their robots and therapy sessions to each individual child, whether it's about playing with wheeled robots or Dautenhahn's toddler-sized Kaspar humanoid. She also presents her new project on Interactive RObotic social MEdiators as Companions (IROMEC) which looks at how autistic children can learn to cooperate and interact with each other through the introduction of a robotic mediator. 17.98 mbs

Podcaster:Talking Robots - The Podcast on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Visit website Subscribe to this feed Lausanne Switzerland Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Talking Robots: Kerstin Dautenhahn - Therapy Robots for Autism Updated: 2008-03-28 07:00:00 In this episode we interview Kerstin Dautenhahn who is Research Professor in the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at University of Hertfordshire in the UK, where she is a coordinator of the Adaptive Systems Research Group. Autism is a developmental disorder affecting around 91 people in every 10,000, mainly causing difficulties in social interactions, communication and imagination. Using therapy robots in the AuRoRA project, Dautenhahn has been pushing autistic children to learn essential social skills such as turn taking, joint attention and imitation. Armed with a lot of patience and zeal, her team has been adapting their robots and therapy sessions to each individual child, whether it's about playing with wheeled robots or Dautenhahn's toddler-sized Kaspar humanoid. She also presents her new project on Interactive RObotic social MEdiators as Companions (IROMEC) which looks at how autistic children can learn to cooperate and interact with each other through the introduction of a robotic mediator. 17.98 mbs

Podcaster:The Jodcast Visit website Subscribe to this feed Macclesfield Cheshire United Kingdom Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire March 2008 Extra Updated: 2008-03-17 16:00:00 This issue we talk to Dr Maria-Rosa Cioni from the University of Hertfordshire about the concept of metallicity and how we can use it to learn about galaxy evolution. We also learn about the current funding crisis facing astronomy in the UK from Dr Tim O'Brien, how it may affect Jodrell Bank Observatory, and what you can do to help. 16.03 mbs

Podcaster:Alan's Language Chatcasts Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire New Year's resolutions Updated: 2008-01-01 14:47:25 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7162692.stm. New Year's resolution success tip have chance to Only 25% of people succeeded in quitting smoking Most of us will make a New Year's resolution - maybe to quit smoking or lose weight - but only one in 10 of us will succeed, say researchers. But before you give up altogether, it is possible to boost your chances of success, UK psychologists report. A year-long study of 3,000 people found men should set specific goals and women should tell the world about their resolution if they are to succeed. And the key for everyone is not to leave the decision to New Year's Eve. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Men should set specific goals Women should tell others about their resolution Choose a new approach Do not leave the decision to New Year's Eve Study leader Professor Richard Wiseman, who is based at the University of Hertfordshire, found more than half of those in the study believed they would be able to stick to their resolution. But by the end of the year, just 12% had been successful. Giving up smoking seemed to be the hardest goal to stick to, with three-quarters of people lighting up again in the New Year. Only 28% of people succeeded in losing weight and 29% of people who vowed to improve their fitness managed to do so. Tips Men were 22% more likely to succeed when they set goals for themselves, such as losing a pound a week rather than just saying they wanted to lose weight. Telling others increased women's chance of keeping resolutions by 10%. They benefited from family and friends encouraging them to stick to their goals. Deciding to revisit a past resolution sets you up for frustration and disappointment. Choose something new, or approach an old problem in a new way Professor Richard Wiseman Professor Wiseman said it was possible to increase the likelihood you will keep your resolution. "Deciding to revisit a past resolution sets you up for frustration and disappointment. "Choose something new, or approach an old problem in a new way. "Think through exactly what you will do, where you will do it, and at what time." He said those who made vague plans were more likely to fail - for example instead of planning to go running twice a week you should plan to go running at specific times every week. He added: "Men may be more likely to adopt a macho attitude and have unrealistic expectations, and so simple goal setting helps them achieve more. "Likewise, women might be reluctant to tell others about their resolutions, and so benefit more from the social support provided by friends and family once they have made their goals public." 7.06 mbs

Podcaster:Point of Inquiry Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Richard Wiseman - Quirkology Updated: 2007-11-23 05:00:00 Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist, started his working life as a professional magician. He currently holds Britainâs only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. He frequently appears in the media, and has written over 60 academic articles and several books, including the best-selling The Luck Factor. His newest book is Quirkology: How We Discover the Big Truths in Small Things. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Richard Wiseman discusses "Quirkology," areas of psychology where many scientists fear to tread. He explores some practical applications of social psychology, detailing how we can more effectively detect liars, the use of critical thinking in detecting patterns in our lives, and how to be more informed about the psychology behind supernatural or paranormal experiences. He mentions the youtube successes that he has had in bringing social psychology to a wider public. He also discusses the importance of magic and legerdemain in exploring social psychology, and the relationship of Quirkology to other fringe areas of study such as research into psychic phenomena and parapsychology. 8.75 mbs

Podcaster:Point of Inquiry Visit website Subscribe to this feed Relevant Show for University of Hertfordshire Richard Wiseman - Theatre of Science Updated: 2006-11-10 23:38:00 Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman started his working life as a professional magician and currently holds Britain's only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. He frequently appears in the media, and has written over 60 academic articles and several books, including the best-selling The Luck Factor. Theatre of Science, his new show in collaboration with Dr. Simon Singh, is making its American debut with a run at the Theater for the New City in Manhattan as part of CFI's Science + Art festival, and is sponsored by Skeptical Inquirer magazine. Featuring lie detectors, bolts of lightning, backwards masking, and contortionist Delia Du Sol, this show revives a Victorian tradition in which audiences attended the theatre to see scientific demonstrations as entertainment. Theatre of Science previously played to sold-out audiences and rave reviews at the Soho Theatre, in London's West End. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Professor Wiseman discusses Theatre of Science, the intersection of science and art, and the role science plays in our society. He also explores strategies that science advocates can use to confront anti-science trends in our society. Also in this episode, Nathan Bupp explores a humanist answer to the question "Where are we going?" 9.51 mbs