#8 | Breaking the Code

Phoebe and Tom speak with Ruth Bourne, a former member of the Women's Royal Naval Service who operated mechanical 'bombe' computers at the Bletchley Park codebreaking centre during World War II. Ruth now volunteers at the Park, teaching the public about its incredible history. We discuss what it felt like to be part of a top-secret wartime project, the challenging and strenuous work that Ruth and her colleagues did every day, and the ingenious science behind both the German Enigma code and the machines that eventually broke it. To find out more about Bletchley Park, and book a visit to see surviving machines in action (and perhaps meet Ruth herself!), head to https://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.

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This is Engenius, a podcast brought to you by Engineers without Borders Bristol. At Engenius, we explore the future, by talking with the pioneering engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators of today. Check out our episodes to meet people whose jobs change the world, in fields as diverse as robotics, energy, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture and the built environment. We explore their backgrounds, their motivations, and the impact their work will have on our lives, and on our planet. ---- Engenius is produced by a team of engineering students at the University of Bristol. To ask a question, submit an idea, or just say hi, email us at engeniuspodcast@gmail.com Intro/outro music kindly provided by @yemzo.