Scottish Broadcaster and comedian Susan Morrison paid the Cardonald campus a visit on Tuesday 31 March to talk about her career, share stories and offer expert advice to students from the Journalism & Media department.
Along with her role as compere across the Stand comedy venues, Susan has also forged a wide-ranging career as a presenter, writer, newspaper columnist and historian.
Her podcasting work includes the BBC Radio Scotland podcast ‘Witch Hunt’, which details the dark history of witch hunts throughout Scottish history and House of the Lion: A Blood Soaked Throne that explores the bloody struggles for the throne of medieval Scotland.
During the talk Susan shared some candid stories about her varied career, the nature of her work across the media landscape and even confessed to her obsession with the sinking of the Titanic.
It wasn’t all about Susan though as she heard from students about their own podcasts projects they’re currently working on and offered advice and encouragement.
“Over-read and over research. Always be prepared and come with questions ready!” She told the group.
The veteran podcaster explained how something that she researched years ago may not have been used at the time often resurfaces in unexpected ways reinforces her belief that the effort is never wasted.
Students found the session engaging and inspiring with 1st year HND Practical Journalism and Content Production student Jordan Methven saying:
“Susan Morrison was a cracking visitor. She was funny, informative and helpful. It was great to see how we can use our passion for journalism, as she has done”
Students left energised and full of ideas for their own projects, having had a rare chance to learn directly from someone working across Scotland’s media and comedy scenes.
She is currently performing her show ‘Susan Morrison is Historically Funny’ at the Edinburgh Stand throughout 2026, continuing the blend of sharp wit and historical curiosity that shaped much of her talk, giving students a timely look at the kind of creative work that she’s still producing today.
