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Naturally Speaking

A science pod-yssey brought to you by the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow. Naturally Speaking is first and foremost a podcast covering cutting edge research and light hearted ecology banter. We have invited blog posts and podcasts from researchers across our School and also visiting speakers. We’ve got a little something for everyone.

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COVID Q & A – Transmission & Prevention – Bite-size

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2020/03/30

This first post in Naturally Speaking’s new COVID Q&A blog series is about Transmission and Prevention. If we don’t answer all your most pressing questions, please feel free to ask them in the Comments section below – we’ll do our best to respond. We’ll also aim to provide any updates as advice and knowledge evolves. […]

COVID Q & A – Transmission & Prevention

Naturally Speaking ·

2020/03/30

Scientifically-informed, data-driven answers to your burning questions about the coronavirus pandemic

The Erasmus exchange program: a French Masters...

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2020/02/11

The Erasmus exchange program: a French Masters student in Scotland Written by: Adeline Vogel, MSc graduate from University of Aix-Marseille, France There’s a rather famous movie in France called “L’auberge espagnole” about a French student who’s enrolling in the Erasmus exchange program. I’ve watched it many times, even before graduating from high school, and I’ve […]

A PhD is not just about the science: why I organised...

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2019/10/16

A PhD is not just about the science: why I organised everything Written by: Tiffany Armstrong, PhD candidate at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow When I first came to Glasgow in September of 2014, I was terrified to talk to anyone. I have always found approaching people or […]

In hot water in the land of ice – Using geothermal...

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2019/09/12

In hot water in the land of ice – Using geothermal sticklebacks to investigate the future effects of climate change Written by: Bethany Smith, PhD student at the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow Climate change is one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity in the history of mankind. […]

What they don’t tell you about doing a PhD: Finishing...

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2019/08/02

What they don’t tell you about doing a PhD: Finishing stuff is hard Written by: Emmanuelle Chrétien, M.Sc., PhD Candidate, Department of biological sciences, Université de Montréal There are many good (or bad) reasons to do a PhD, but I think a key driver for most of us is that we are just genuinely curious. […]

Shaky sheep, tapeworms and ‘ormilo’: Investigating a...

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2019/01/31

Maasai pastoralist livestock keepers in northern Tanzania have become increasingly concerned about a disease that is causing strange behaviour in their sheep and goats – a disease these animals are eventually dying from. Anecdotal evidence suggested that a dog tapeworm could be the cause, but more research was needed. Last year, PhD student Ellen Hughes travelled to Tanzania to investigate the epidemiology and causes of this important threat to pastoral livelihoods and food security.

The British Ecological Society conference: a PhD...

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2019/01/16

Birmingham: second most populous city in the UK, home to the infamous Peaky Blinders and host to the British Ecological Society annual meeting in December 2018. The BES is the biggest conference dedicated to ecology in Europe, with over 1200 delegates from 40 countries. Over the course of three days there were 4 plenary seminars, […]

Catching up with life at SCENE

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2017/08/02

Each year, a small group of Masters students is based at the University's field station, SCENE. While they must travel into Glasgow for classes, they get truly unique experiences, some of which are chronicled in our Behind the SCENE blog series. Now, after arriving in September as a new resident Masters student, Danielle Orrell sheds some light on the year's activity at the University’s Loch Lomond field station.

But what is best for the gulls? Food and resources in...

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2017/07/05

We all know that diet can have a big impact on our health, and the same is true for the wildlife around us. Some animals adapt to new food resources, often bringing them into our everyday, where we see them scavenging for morsels. Recent Institute graduate Dr Nina O'Hanlon talks about her research into gull diet and how it is affecting their colonies.

Growing quickly comes at a price

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2017/06/07

Most of us have heard about antioxidants in the news or at the supermarket. But what are they? And how are they related to damage causing particles called free radicals? In this post Dr Shona Smith discusses her research on these important molecules, and explores their relationship to animal growth.

Episode 50: IBAHCM’s March Highlights

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2017/04/05

The Naturally Speaking editors gather to discuss new research from the Institute and highlight some of their favourite things from the month of March.

Forever Young—Learning to Stay Healthy to 100

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2017/03/15

PhD student Adam Field discusses biogerontology (‘ageing biology’) and what we can learn from animals that are seemingly better at ageing than us about living longer, healthier lives.

The work-life balance: thoughts from Institute...

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2017/03/01

Striking the ideal work-life balance is a challenge faced by many in academia. Here, Institute Director Professor Dan Haydon shares his thoughts on this thorny topic.

Kampung life and mosquito vectors of disease in...

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2017/01/11

In villages across the Malaysian state of Sabah, locals are being asked to do something unusual: expose themselves to—potentially malaria carrying—mosquitoes. The person behind this request is third year PhD student Rebecca Brown. Here, Rebecca explains why and walks us through the steps of conducting her tropical field research.

Back to the Future @ SCENE

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2016/12/07

Dr Dominic McCafferty reflects his time living and working in remote field stations and their importance in ecology. He also discusses the running and history of the University's own field station on the banks of Loch Lomond—the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE).

Celebrating 90 years of Zoological Enthusiasm

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2016/11/23

This year the University of Glasgow's Zoological Society (ZooSoc) celebrated its 90th anniversary (maybe). Join Prof. Roger Downie as he guides you through the rich history of zoological study at the University and the foundation of the GU ZooSoc. A few recent presidents of the society also share their fondest memories of their term in office.

Outfoxing Rabies, One Vaccine-Loaded Chicken Head at...

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2016/09/28

To mark the 10th World Rabies Day, Naturally Speaking's Laurie Baker shares how she and her collaborators are using lessons from fox rabies elimination in Western Europe to outfox rabies

Enjoying the SCENEry

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2016/06/20

Living at the SCENE field station offers many magical moments given its wild setting. In this post Behind the SCENE’s Angus Lothian tells us us about some of his favourite adventures and shares his most memorable photos.

Deer, ticks and Scottish sunshine

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2016/05/23

For the most part, contracting diseases from wildlife is not something we need to think about in the UK particularly often. However, Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is one that any visitors to our stunning countryside must be aware of. This bacterial infection, spread by the bite of blood sucking ticks, can lead to severe and […]

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