The Paperless Podcast

Jake Tapping

Welcome to the 'Paperless Podcast,' where I, Jake, provide a platform for the voices of students, postgraduates, PhD candidates, and early career researchers and dive into the intricacies of their research paper, project or thesis. We discuss their academic journey, innovative ideas and elevate student research one pod at a time. We talk to a range of people across all disciplines, letting their expertise shine beyond the realms of their tutors hand-in folder. This isn't just a podcast; it's platform to publish research, ideas and untapped knowledge of students.

Episodes

  1. Episode 9: Empowering Recovery, Anthropology and the Strength of Women, with Gracie

    2024-06-14

    Episode 9: Empowering Recovery, Anthropology and the Strength of Women, with Gracie

    In this episode of the Paperless Podcast, I am joined by Gracie, an Anthropology graduate from the University of Bristol. Together, we talk about her thought-provoking final year dissertation, "Life on the Borderline: Trauma and the (Un)Remarkable Process of Recovery," which focuses on the recovery of female survivors of trauma. Through her work with a small group of participants, Gracie challenges traditional understandings of trauma and recovery. TW - Please note that this episode of the paperless podcast discusses themes of violence, trauma and abuse. These may be triggering to some listeners. Please take care of yourself, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Our discussion highlights the resilience and creativity of these women who have endured immense hardship and have found ways to act rather than be acted upon. Finally, Gracie's conclusions shed light on the profound yet often overlooked aspects of the recovery process. Additionally, we address the growing inequality in mental health services and explore strategies to reduce the stigma associated with seeking care. Join us for a conversation that not only delves into the academic aspects of trauma and recovery but also offers practical insights and hope for those navigating their own paths to healing. If you'd like to appear on the Paperless Podcast, send me a DM or fill out the form in the linktree. Remember to share, like, and rate the podcast 5 stars—it really helps promote student research. Lastly, I'm eager to get more people involved in this project. If you're interested in volunteering for marketing, social media, editing, recording, or even co-hosting, reach out to me. It's a great opportunity to gain industry experience. Peace and Love, Jake linktr.ee/paperlesspodcast

    43 min
  2. Episode 8: Chimpanzees, Self Medication and the Budongo Forest, with Elodie

    2024-06-02

    Episode 8: Chimpanzees, Self Medication and the Budongo Forest, with Elodie

    Hello and welcome back to the Paperless Podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in, I apprceiate it's been a while, but exams and coursework have kept me busy. Thankfully, that's all behind me now, and I'm excited to bring you more episodes, starting with this latest release.. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Elodie Freymann, a recent PhD graduate in Anthropology from the University of Oxford. Originally from New York, Elodie completed her incredible research on Chimpanzee Self-Medication in the Budongo Forest, Uganda. She investigated the self-medicative behaviours of the Sonso and Waibira chimpanzee communities, focusing on their use of natural resources for wound healing, snare removal, and hygiene. Our conversation dives into her research, particularly her yet-to-be-released systematic behavioural review paper, which served as a foundation for her study. Elodie’s work provides valuable insights into the intricate behaviours of chimpanzees and their implications for both primatology and conservation efforts. As always, if you'd like to appear on the Paperless Podcast, send me a DM or fill out the form in the linktree. Remember to share, like, and rate the podcast 5 stars—it really helps promote student research. Also, as Elodie is based in London, we recorded this episode remotely. I've done my best to minimize background noise, but a few sirens managed to sneak in. Lastly, I'm eager to get more people involved in this project. If you're interested in volunteering for marketing, social media, editing, recording, or even co-hosting, reach out to me. It's a great opportunity to gain industry experience. Peace and Love, Jake linktr.ee/paperlesspodcast Link to Elodie: https://www.drelodiefreymann.com/

    1h 5m
  3. Episode 5: Ecology, Climate Change and Climbing, with Robin

    2024-01-24

    Episode 5: Ecology, Climate Change and Climbing, with Robin

    In this episode I am joined by Robin Battison who is an ecologist and an avid climber. Robin graduated from the University of Bristol last year, with a Masters of Science in Bioinformatics. Our discussion delves into his remarkable paper, exploring tree population change at scale using repeat airborne laser scanning. Robin reveals how cutting-edge technology is unraveling the mysteries of tree growth, survival, and recruitment over vast landscapes. Robins work focuses on the expanse of temperate woodlands in western Australia, where over a decade, more than 40,000 individual trees have been meticulously monitored. Robin's findings hold crucial implications for our understanding of climate change's impact on forests, especially in relation to things like wildfires. Finally, we touch on Robins other passion - climbing. We talk about its benefits as a tool to connect people back to nature and escape. Robin also co-founded the 'The Circular Climbing Collective'. This group has been set up to help people with mental health struggles with collective peer-to-peer support, through climbing. Check out their work here: https://circularclimbingcollective.co.uk/ As always, if you're passionate about showcasing your own paper, research, or thesis on the Paperless Podcast, please find the link in our social media bio. Your support has been incredible so far—keep following, sharing, and reviewing! Thanks for being a part of the journey. Jake Robin: https://twitter.com/robinbattison Join me on your own show here: https://linktr.ee/paperlesspodcast

    29 min

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Welcome to the 'Paperless Podcast,' where I, Jake, provide a platform for the voices of students, postgraduates, PhD candidates, and early career researchers and dive into the intricacies of their research paper, project or thesis. We discuss their academic journey, innovative ideas and elevate student research one pod at a time. We talk to a range of people across all disciplines, letting their expertise shine beyond the realms of their tutors hand-in folder. This isn't just a podcast; it's platform to publish research, ideas and untapped knowledge of students.