The Paperless Podcast

Enjoy this short bonus episode of the Paperless Podcast! In this special episode, I take a moment to reflect on the journey of the Paperless Podcast over the past 10 episodes. Join me as I share the highs and lows, production challenges, and the inspirations behind my work. We’ll revisit some of the most memorable moments, highlight key insights from our amazing guests, and provide updates on wher...

In this episode of the Paperless Podcast, I am joined by Helen Pilcher, science writer, author, and comedian with a PhD in cell biology. Together, we flip the episode script as Helen interviews me about my Zoology BSc dissertation, "The Laws and Ethics of De-extinction." In 2016, Helen wrote a popular science book titled “Bring back the king”, and as part of my thesis I read a lot of her...

In this episode of the Paperless Podcast, I am joined by Gracie, an Anthropology graduate from the University of Bristol. Together, we talk about her thought-provoking final year dissertation, "Life on the Borderline: Trauma and the (Un)Remarkable Process of Recovery," which focuses on the recovery of female survivors of trauma. Through her work with a small group of participants, Gracie...

Hello and welcome back to the Paperless Podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in, I apprceiate it's been a while, but exams and coursework have kept me busy. Thankfully, that's all behind me now, and I'm excited to bring you more episodes, starting with this latest release.. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Elodie Freymann , a recent PhD graduate in Anthropology from the Universi...

In this episode of the ⁠Paperless Podcast⁠ , I dive into the subject of pollination and carbon nanodot facilitated gene silencing pesticides with biologist Daisy Furrokh from the University of Bristol . It is a great episode where we unpack Daisies time in the bee-labs, investigating the implications of these carbon-nanodots on bee/pollinator behaviour. Through observations, Daisies work holds som...

In this episode of the Paperless Podcast , we dive into the subject of ecological grief with philosopher Hugo Rompani, from the University of Bristol. Join us as we unpack his thought-provoking paper titled, "On the Appropriateness of Ecological Grief," which sheds light on the emotional responses to environmental challenges often overlooked in philosophical discourse. Hugo Rompani seeks...

In this episode I am joined by Robin Battison who is an ecologist and an avid climber. Robin graduated from the University of Bristol last year, with a Masters of Science in Bioinformatics. Our discussion delves into his remarkable paper, exploring tree population change at scale using repeat airborne laser scanning. Robin reveals how cutting-edge technology is unraveling the mysteries of tree gro...

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Grace Acklam. She graduated from the University of Bristol last year with a Masters of Psychology in Education. Our discussion delves into her remarkable paper, exploring the intriguing link between hormonal contraceptive pills and self-esteem during adolescence. Grace shares insights into her research journey, highlighting the significance of a robust...

In this episode I talk to MSc Data Science graduate Luke Sawney from the University of Manchester. We talk about his masters thesis on all things attacking football, clustering and how this impacts tactics and transfers out in the real world. With the January transfer window opening this week, it's a great way to kick it all off, and understand some of the data behind the moves. We also chat a...

In this episode, I sit down with Tom, a recent MPhil Advanced Chemical Engineering graduate, from the University of Cambridge, as we discuss his paper on bacteria, biofilms and biotic resistance. This podcast explores the difficulties of using high tech lab gear, the grind of a masters research paper and Tom's newfound passion for science communication. Finally we touch on the broader implicat...

Episode 1 of the Paperless Podcast is here! — During this episode, I speak to the amazing Lois Ryan, who graduated with a degree in English Literature and Philosophy, from the University of Bristol. We discuss the intricacies of her paper on mushrooms and how our language is inadequate when describing the complexity of their psychotic interactions and relationships with humans. We also delve into...

Welcome to the Paperless Podcast, where in each episode, we talk to undergraduate, master's, and PhD students as they share the intricacies of their research and the stories behind their final papers and projects. In this episode I give a brief introduction to the podcast and what you can expect to be listening to over the coming months. I also touch on the need for YOU to help contribute to t...