04/01/2022Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.Our most recent interview sees us chat with Doctor Han Hu about her astonishing research on the dinosaur-bird transition. Read on to discover how a foray into forams became her gateway to palaeontology, what it means to get up close and personal with the … Continue reading Talking with… Han Hu →

06/04/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonRepublished. For the original interview click here.This week we spoke with Doctor Evan Saitta, a young palaeontologist with extensive experience in a whole heap of countries. We asked about what led him down the path of palaeo; his research into sexual variation, feathers, and more; his amazing achievements; and his advice for fellow … Continue reading Talking with… Evan Saitta →

30/03/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonRepublished. For the original interview click here.This week we managed to speak with Doctor Steven Zhang, a vertebrate palaeontologist and Honorary Research Associate at the University of Bristol who specialises in ancient mammalian giants. We found out about where his fascination with these prehistoric titans came from, his thoughts on peer-review at conferences and in … Continue reading Talking with… Steven Zhang →

09/02/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.Our next interview invites micropalaeontologist Amy Jones to chat about the big impact that tiny organisms can have, what can be recovered from a quarry in Germany, sampling cores in Texas, and her canine babies. Amy Jones. Thank you for agreeing to talk with … Continue reading Talking with… Amy Jones →

19/01/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.Our next entry in the virtual interview series puts us in contact with climate and marine researcher and lecturer, Doctor Leanne Melbourne. Find out how this scientist fell in love with Bristol, about a few unusual species she’s worked on, her thoughts on accessibility and diversity … Continue reading Talking with… Leanne Melbourne →

12/01/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.Our next interview features Doctor Thomas Clements, who takes us on a tour of taphonomy. Learn how school children made him a national winner; the link between gaming and palaeontology; and the ethical issues and mental wellbeing that are important to discuss in every … Continue reading Talking with… Thomas Clements →

05/01/2021Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.This week we sat down (virtually) with Doctor Elsa Panciroli, a Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow (Oxford University Museum of Natural history) and Associate Researcher (National Museums Scotland), to find out about her journey from a less academically-inclined teen to a professional palaeontologist … Continue reading Talking with… Elsa Panciroli →

29/12/2020Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.The interviews continue with Cam Muskelly, a self-trained palaeontologist from across the pond. Find out how Cretaceous giants inspired him; the outreach work he’s been doing since he was a child; how it felt to be the youngest ever winner of a prestigious … Continue reading Talking with… Cameron Muskelly →

22/12/2020Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.This time, our virtual catch-up was with Irish palaeontologist Doctor Emma Dunne. Join us as we discover what it was like for her to dive into prehistory; her experience co-hosting a stream; fulfilling a childhood dream; and which biscuits make the perfect straw. … Continue reading Talking with… Emma Dunne →

15/12/2020Interview by: J. D. DixonEdited by: Harry T. JonesRepublished. For the original interview click here.This week, we spoke with brum palaeontologist Doctor Daniel Cashmore and found ourselves talking about his incredible international experiences, his advice for new palaeos, a desk-related prank, and an evil cart.Hi Dan, thank you for chatting with us today. Could you please let … Continue reading Talking with… Daniel Cashmore →