Stories are everywhere. They can unite us, they can enrage us, they’re part of what makes us human.

But why? Why are they so fundamental to the way we communicate? What do stories illicit in us that make them universally understood? 

Join Dr Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham, this week on The Curiosity Vault as she dissects the science of storytelling with best-selling novelist Professor Ruth Gilligan, and sociologist Dr Saba Hussain. Together, they’re asking the question, how powerful is storytelling?

The Curiosity Vault is a Fresh Air Production for The University of Birmingham. It’s produced by Harriet Wells and Izzie Clarke. 

If you want to find out more about the amazing research at the University of Birmingham – and about how you can be part of the journey, follow the link HERE, and remember to follow now for free so you never miss an episode.  

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