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Student newspaper reunion and liquid crystal contact lenses
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Here’s a treat for everyone who read the student newspaper.
Was it Union News, Leeds Student or The Gryphon when you were at Leeds? On this episode, you'll hear about the integral role our student newspaper has played on campus through the decades. 2 minutes 45 and 21 minutes 45
You’ll get the inside scoop from those who held the editor’s seat as they celebrate the paper that’s forged the careers of many prominent journalists. Joining us are:
- David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian
- Andrew Harrison, Podcaster
- Jessica Murray, Midlands Correspondent, The Guardian
- Adam Lebor, Author, trainer and former foreign correspondent
- Alba Goskova, current editor, The Gryphon
Also on this episode, technology has finally caught up with some vision needs, thanks to physicist Professor Helen Gleeson OBE. Using liquid crystals, Helen’s team have made contact lenses that will adjust between distance and near vision with a press of a button. 12 minutes 45
This episode is not to be missed so please listen now.
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