Media

Our work regularly features across media platforms, including BBC, Sky and The Guardian.

12 May 2023

Dr Robin Ireland on BBC Radio Ulster Talkback

Dr Robin Ireland, discusses better preventative measures for those at risk of a gambling addiction on BBC Radio Ulster during their Talkback segment.

19 April 2023

Dr Blair Biggar on BBC Radio 4 show ‘You and Yours’

Dr Blair Biggar, Research Associate and teacher at the University of Glasgow, was featured on @BBCradio4 You and Yours talking about gambling and esports.

1 March 2023

In conversation with… Dr Heather Wardle

Dr Heather Wardle speaks on The Lancet Public Health podcast to discuss the association between gambling and suicide attempts and the implications for prevention activities and policies.

7 October 2021

Dr Heather Wardle speaking to Times Radio about Public Health England’s report on gambling harms

Dr Heather Wardle was invited to discuss the recent Public Health England report on gambling harms. Heather is on at 1:09.

10 June 2021

University of Glasgow Spotlight

Heather Wardle looks ahead to the review of the UK Gambling Act and how to survive as a researcher in an area with powerful interest groups on the University of Glasgow’s Spotlight podcast with Graeme Roy.

2 May 2021

Gambling: A Sure Bet?

Heather Wardle investigates who wins, and who loses in the expanding world of online gambling. This 3-part series for the BBC World Service included case studies in Albania, Kenya, and the USA.

8 March 2021

Has COVID-19 caused a gambling pandemic?

Heather Wardle on Sky News Daily discussing the impact of COVID-19 on gambling habits in the UK.

8 June 2020

Gambling and Video Games

Heather Wardle joined the Hype podcast to discuss the questions: What are loot boxes? Should loot boxes be considered gambling? What can you do if you or someone you know experience problem gambling? What are the signs and effects of gambling addiction?

8 May 2019

Gambling and public health

Heather Wardle discusses the need for policy action to prevent harms associated with gambling with the BMJ podcast.

5 December 2018

Focus On – Football and Gambling

Heather Wardle discusses her research on gambling for a special episode of the 90 Minute Cynic Celtic FC Podcast focused on Football and Gambling.