Kia Pākiki Canterbury

In this extended discussion with Lincoln University agricultural scientist Pablo Gregorini, Adrian and Pablo go into more depth about the concept of foodscapes and talk about Pablo's work with the United Nations.

Tom talks to Lincoln University bioengineer Rachel Bennie about her work on lab-grown meat. Then Joya Kemper from the University of Canterbury talks about her work with early career researchers (ECRs) and about using marketing to change the way we live and eat. Last Adrian talks to Lincoln University agricultural scientist Pablo Gregorini about food philosophy and his work in foodscapes.

We talk to Lincoln University soil ecologist and macrophotographer Frank Ashwood about his book The World Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden Life of Soil and Why It Matters to Us All. Then Charlotte Alster, also from Lincoln University, discusses soil microbial ecology and biogeochemistry. Finally, Tom and Adrian talk about boardgames that feature science.

Shea Esterling from Canterbury University discusses her work researching indigenous rights and dark sky sites in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. An edited version of this interview appears in Episode 10.

Our July episode is a celebration of Matariki and the stars. Canterbury University Indigenous philosopher Emma Maurice discusses Matariki as it's observed in Te Waipounamu/the South Island and in her whānau. Then, visiting Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury, astronomy professor Samantha Lawler from the University of Regina, Canada, talks deep space and dark skies. Finally, Shea Esterling from Canterbury University discusses her work researching indigenous rights and dark sky sites in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.