Naturally Speaking

In this episode Dr. Dave Bailey and undergraduate students Youssra Bennadji and Lauren Wilson speak with Naturally Speaking’s John Smout and Caroline Sharp about some of the aspects of the Tropical Marine Biology field course. This is a final year option offered as part of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine (SBOHVM)’s Zoology programme. Together they explore what we can expect when embarking on these trips. Exploring the fun and challenges of diving in Egypt, how the programme works, and hearing from professional and student perspectives is just a part of what we highlight in this episode.

Join Hollie French and Holly Niven in this episode as they sit down with Jessie McCarthy and Euan Bennet to discuss how different stakeholders perceive risks to horses in racing.How do these risks arise on race day? Where may public perceptions differ from those within the racing industry? And how did Jessie and Euan develop this research project in the first place?In this conversation, they explore the key themes identified through interviews with participants: ‘Managing Risk, or Managing the Message?’, ‘The Balance between Tradition and Progress on Reducing Risks’, and ‘Attributing Responsibility and the Public Disconnect’, all drawn from their recent publication (linked below). This episode offers a thoughtful, nuanced look at the complexities surrounding horse welfare and communication in the sport.You can read Jessie’s and Euan’s full study here: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.14561Jessie McCarthy is a graduate of the Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Law Masters at the University of Glasgow and a final-year Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Surrey.Euan Bennet is a Lecturer in Research and Numerical Skills in the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow.

In this episode Dr. Oskar Brattstrom and undergraduate students Bridget Nielsen and Katie Mulholland speak with Naturally Speaking’s Anders Erlandson, Caroline Sharp and Taya Forde about some of the aspects of the Ecology and Conservation of African Ecosystems field course. This is a final year option offered as part of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine (SBOHVM)’s Zoology programme. Together they explore what can we expect when embarking on these trips. Exploring the intricacies of conservation practices in East Africa, how the programme works, and hearing from professional and student perspectives is just a part of what we highlight in this episode.