Department of Zoology
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Good Natured
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| # | Episode Title | Description | People | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Monstrosities and Metamorphosis in More-Than-Human Worlds | Metamorphosis is constantly taking place in the worlds of people and other animals. A freewheeling discussion featuring shape-shifting leopard men in Nigeria, gut microbes that shape the human condition, and circus freakshows. | David Pratten, Jamie Lorimer, Beth Greenhough, Eva Bredler | 20 Aug 2024 | |
| 31 | Extraordinary Bodies, Disability Justice, and Metamorphosis | All of our bodies are gradually undergoing metamorphosis. Yet, many people with extraordinary bodies and minds experience discrimination in everyday life. Our speakers imagine metamorphosis and transformations on a grand societal scale. | Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Anna Landre, Benedict Ipgrave, Stuart Murray | 12 Aug 2024 | |
| 30 | Keynote: Time traveling with Gregor Samsa, or what you can do with six legs | Professors Rosemarie Garland-Thomson and Eben Kirksey use Gregor's transformation in 'Metamorphosis' to muse on the everyday changes we all experience and their relations to disability, design justice and ableism. | Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Eben Kirksey | 07 Aug 2024 | |
| 29 | CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Metamorphosis | Biotechnology is transforming the human condition. A molecular tool called CRISPR-Cas9 is being used to edit human DNA. Scientists will join influential disabled thinkers to discuss ethical issues hovering around gene editing. | Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Nada Kubikova, Dagan Wells, Julia-Sophia Bellingrath | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| 28 | Hunger Artistry: Kafka and the Art of Starvation | Kafka’s provocative story “The Hunger Artist” explores starvation, art, and the nature of human existence. Experts discuss the story and its reception. | Peter Boxall, Ankhi Mukherjee, Meindert Peters, Karen Leeder | 10 Jul 2024 | |
| 27 | ‘Franz Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’: Insects and Disgust and Repulsion’ | Franz Kafka exploited people’s disgust at insects as his protagonist, Greger Samsa, was transformed into a giant insect. Is this disgust innate, widely shared or justified and what are the consequences for our treatment of insects? | Liam Crowley, Rosemary Gillespie, Clair Linzey, Geraldine Wright | 12 Jun 2024 | |
| 26 | Tuberculosis: vaccines, diagnostics and experience | Kafka died in 1924 of tuberculosis, which remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. This talk looks at the various aspects of tuberculosis from candidate vaccines, the role of genetics in TB treatments and the perspective of a patient. | Helen McShane, Philip Fowler | 12 Jun 2024 | |
| 25 | Oxford Reads Kafka | A collective public reading of 'Metamorphosis' to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Franz Kafka’s death. Bringing together literary figures, civic leaders and University academics and students, this event celebrates the power of Kafka’s voice today. | Lemn Sissay, Ben Okri, Lisa Appignanesi, Helen McShane | 12 Jun 2024 | |
| 24 | 'Kafka's Ape' and 'Words and Music' | Interview with the creatives behind two shows inspired by Kafka's story 'A Report for an Academy' which explore race, migration, ageing and "humanimal" agency. | Ed Gaughan, Karen Leeder, Tony Miyambo, Wes Williams | 07 Jun 2024 | |
| 23 | Rock'n'roll for wolves with Jen GaNun | In this final episode for Season 2, Julia and Sofia talk to dancer, choreographer and singer Jen Ganun about leveraging the power of rock and roll for wolf conservation in Colorado. | Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Jen GaNun | 10 Mar 2022 | |
| 22 | Exploring the treetops with Tim Kovar | In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to tree climber Tim Kovar about trees, inclusivity and connecting people with nature. | Tim Kovar, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 17 Jan 2022 | |
| 21 | Culture and conservation with Miriam Supuma | In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to conservationist Miriam Supuma about traditional knowledge, birds of paradise and the role of cultural identity in preserving biodiversity. | Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Miriam Supuma | 17 Dec 2021 | |
| 20 | Artivism and conservation with Sofiya Shukhova | In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to artivist Sofiya Shukhova about the complexities of the wildlife trade and finding inspiration in unexpected places. | Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne, Sofiya Shukhova | 08 Nov 2021 | |
| 19 | Becoming a field conservationist with Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh | In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh about conserving chimpanzees, the importance of mentorship, and also being a woman in the field. | Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh, Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell | 04 Oct 2021 | |
| 18 | Polar pursuits with Tom Hart | In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to penguinologist Tom Hart about the dynamics of polar ecosystems and creating a sense of home in remote places. | Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne, Tom Hart | 22 Sep 2021 | |
| 17 | Shifting perspectives with Sara Lil Middleton | In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to plant ecologist Sara Lil Middleton about seeing beyond the “green carpet” to understand grasses and climate change and her work to promote equality and diversity in the biological sciences. | Sara Lil Middleton, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 10 Sep 2021 | |
| 16 | Inspiring love for insects with Dino Martins | In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to Kenyan entomologist Dino Martins about his passion for insects, the importance of art, and his work engaging farmers in conservation. | Dino Martins, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 16 Aug 2021 | |
| 15 | Nature Notes: Spotting tree kangaroos with Danny Nane | In this week’s Nature Note, Danny shares his childhood experience with endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea’s first protected area. | Danny Nane, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 04 Aug 2021 | |
| 14 | Nature Notes: Smelling sage with Mike Clark | In this week’s Nature Note, Mike transports us to a sagebrush prairie in Montana and reconciles big spaces with small details. | Mike Clark, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 30 Jul 2021 | |
| 13 | Nature Notes: Monitoring Scottish wildcats with Lara Semple | In this week’s Nature Notes mini-episode, we hear from Lara Semple about how monitoring Scottish wildcats led to the most exciting text she ever received. | Lara Semple, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 22 Jul 2021 | |
| 12 | Nature Notes: Searching for Red Squirrels in Tresco with Joe Woodman | Join us for our very first Nature Notes mini-episode to hear from DPhil student Joe Woodman. You’ll get to hear all about his experience searching for red squirrels on the British island of Tresco. | Joe Woodman, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 21 Jul 2021 | |
| 11 | Marine conservation with Angelique Songco | Sofia and Julia talk to Filipina marine conservationist and diver, Angelique Songco! They end season 1 by discussing the evolution of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, the importance of working with different stakeholders to achieve conservation success. | Angelique Songco, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 24 Nov 2020 | |
| 10 | Activism and Ecopoetry with Homero Aridjis | On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to Mexican ecopoet, activist, and ex-diplomat, Homero Aridjis! | Homero Aridjis, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 03 Nov 2020 | |
| 9 | Rescuing rare plants with Carlos Magdalena | On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to horticulturist Carlos Magdalena, also known as the Plant Messiah. We talk about the importance of plants in our day to day life, ways to make people care about them more and his conservation work at Kew Gardens. | Carlos Magdalena, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 24 Sep 2020 | |
| 8 | Crowdsourcing conservation with Meredith Palmer | On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to ecologist Meredith Palmer about the power of citizen science, the importance of inclusivity and some of the surprising discoveries her research has uncovered in the Serengeti. | Meredith Palmer, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 07 Sep 2020 | |
| 7 | Combatting loneliness with Jessie Panazzolo | Combatting loneliness with Jessie Panazzolo On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to Jessie Panazzolo the founder of Lonely Conservationists, an online platform which supports conservationists. | Jessie Panazzolo, Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell | 26 Aug 2020 | |
| 6 | Theatre & Conservation with Tom Bailey | This week Sofia and Julia talk to British theatre maker and director Tom Bailey about the ways he integrates conservation topics in his pieces, the inspiration behind his work and the importance of creativity to reach different audiences. | Tom Bailey, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 27 Jul 2020 | |
| 5 | Sparking change with Purnima Devi Barman | This week Sofia and Julia talk to Indian conservationist Purnima Devi Barman about her fight to protect the greater adjutant stork, the importance of involving women in conservation and the power of creating new traditions. | Purnima Devi Barman, Sofia Castello y Tickell, Julia Migne | 14 Jul 2020 | |
| 4 | Saving species with Carl Jones | On this episode, Sofia and Julia talk with Carl Jones, a Welsh biologist renowned for saving multiple bird species in Mauritius. | Carl Jones, Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell | 30 Jun 2020 | |
| 3 | Empowering conservation with Megan Cromp | In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk with the founder and CEO of Key Conservation, Megan Cromp. Key is a transformational new app that aims to help empower conservationists around the world. | Megan Cromp | 16 Jun 2020 | |
| 2 | Eco-anxiety with Caroline Hickman | This week Sofia and Julia talk to climate psychologist Caroline Hickman about eco-anxiety, climate grief and the power of young climate activists. | Caroline Hickman, Julia Migne, Sofia Castello y Tickell | 02 Jun 2020 | |
| 1 | Community conservation with Caleb Ofori-Boateng | Welcome to Good Natured, a Conservation Optimism podcast, where you can join us for uplifting chats that shine a light on conservation challenges. In each episode, we interview an inspiring conservationist. | Caleb Ofori-Boateng | 20 May 2020 |