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biological sciences, biological sciences

Podcast

Let’s Talk About Genes and Society

Join Leo Schalkwyk and Meena Kumari in conversation with Jules Pretty on human genetics and epigenetics, how culture and society influences what goes on inside us, and all the latest on how this new understanding can improve human health. Leo Schalkwyk is Head of the School of Life Sciences and Meena Kumari is Deputy Director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research, both at the University of Essex

Professor Jules Pretty, Professor Leonard Schalkwyk, Professor Meena Kumari

30 March 2023

Podcast

Good Bugs Bad Bugs

Join Terry McGenity and Corinne Whitby in conversation with Jules Pretty on the worlds of microbes in oceans, in soils and in the air, and how microbes can be deployed in new ways to clean up pollution and improve the environment. Terry McGenity and Corinne Whitby are in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex.

Professor Jules Pretty

09 March 2023

Podcast

Many An Enchanted Forest - Louder Than Words Podcast

Many An Enchanted Forest - Louder Than Words Podcast

Professor Jules Pretty

23 February 2023

Podcast

Sea Changes - Louder Than Words Podcast

Sea Changes - Louder Than Words Podcast

Join Anna Sturrock and Tom Cameron in conversation with Jules Pretty about why the blue marine matters, and how seas and coasts can be regenerated.

Dr Anna Sturrock, Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Thomas Cameron

13 October 2022

Blog post

It is vital that climate action involves the ocean

It is vital that climate action involves the ocean

Dr Natalie Hicks, Dr Michelle Taylor

09 December 2021

Podcast

Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Professor Jules Pretty investigates the the double crisis facing our seas - the climate crisis and the threat to biodiversity. He speaks to Dr Michelle Taylor and Dr Natalie Hicks 0the School of Life Sciences at Essex and Simon Walmsley from WWF-UK who also studied at Essex. He also chats to writer and BBC presenter Tom Heap about his new book 39 Ways to Save the Planet.

Professor Jules Pretty

09 December 2021

Blog post

Spotlight on...an aquarist

Spotlight on...an aquarist

Essex graduate Harriet Tyley chats to us about working in London aquarium

Alumni team

03 November 2021

Podcast

Louder Than Words Podcast: This is Our Planet

Louder Than Words Podcast: This is Our Planet

In the latest episode of the Louder than Words Podcast, Professor Jules Pretty journalist Martha Dixon look at sustainability – in what we eat – and how we use our land. Academics from the University of Essex show us how they’re helping farmers meet our needs while saving the planet. They discover how Essex researchers are helping the reintroduction of beavers into habitats in the UK and how scientists are increasing crop yields to help feed our growing population.

Professor Jules Pretty

15 October 2021

Podcast

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

Professor Jules Pretty and journalist Martha Dixon, talk to some of the world’s leading climate experts about their work to fight climate change and to those who use this research to influence policy and engage the public. Contributors include writer and poet Andri Snaer Magnasson; Dr Michelle Taylor and Professor Graham Underwood from the University of Essex; CEO of the UK’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Tanya Steele; environmentalist and company director Simon Lyster and young activist Hattie who is a WWF Youth Ambassador.

Professor Jules Pretty

29 April 2021

Blog post

COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

Republished from The Conversation, Professor Ian Colbeck, of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, explains why ventilating indoor spaces could help us save lives.

Professor Ian Colbeck

11 February 2021

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