Oral Histories
Join Dr. Toby Butler and Dr. Saskia Papadakis - part of the team behind the History of the Environmental Movement project for the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway University, London as they r...
1 Maj 202536min
Reflections on an expedition: Oman
Catch up with explorer Mark Evans as he reflects on his expedition to Oman - the opportunities, challenges and how his adventure compared with 20th Century explorer Bertram Thomas.
24 Apr 202521min
Breaking the Cycle
Join us for an exciting podcast with expedition cyclist Dr. Kate Leeming who is embarking on a 10,500 km bicycle journey through the heart of Central Asia. Kate will be travelling for 5 months explori...
28 Mars 202521min
Climate Change, a Russian Perspective
Russia is often overlooked with respect to its role in climate change conversations. However, this vast country with a population of over 140 million, a wealth of fossil fuels, and diverse ecosystems,...
3 Mars 202525min
Voices from the Global South with the OU
In this podcast we speak to Michael Pryke, Colin Lorne and Benjamin Newman who have collaborated on an inspiring project titled 'Voices from the Global South'. An initiative which is part of the Open ...
7 Feb 202541min
Jewel of Arabia with Mark Evans MBE FRGS
Listen to Mark Evans, MBE FRGS talk about his incredible 30-day journey across most of Oman’s coast, from Ras Al Hadd to Salalah, retracing the steps of British explorer Bertram Thomas’ 1928 expeditio...
3 Jan 202518min
Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham
In conversation with Dr Martin Parham, lecturer in disaster management in the HCRI at the University of Manchester, talking all things disaster risk with a specific focus on Small Island Nations.
2 Sep 202447min
Connecting with our oceans with the Ocean Conservation Trust
In conversation with Freyja Thomson-Alberts - Ocean Engagement Manager for the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) based at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. In this podcast we look at the work th...
5 Aug 202418min
