Episodi

  • 113 - Mathematical Models with Dr Stephen Cornell
    Jan 16 2026
    Dr Stephen Cornell (University of Liverpool) chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about Mathematical Models and how they can help us understand the spatial arrangment and spread of infectious diseases, and pandemics, and advise decision-makers on how to respond. https://OIPod.short.gy/StephenCornell This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    58 min
  • 113 - Mathematical Models with Dr Stephen Cornell
    Jan 16 2026
    Dr Stephen Cornell (University of Liverpool) chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about Mathematical Models and how they can help us understand the spatial arrangment and spread of infectious diseases, and pandemics, and advise decision-makers on how to respond. https://OIPod.short.gy/StephenCornell This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    59 min
  • 112 - Connectivity and Conservation Prioritisation with Dr Jenny Hodgson
    Jan 9 2026
    Dr Jenny Hodgson chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about how the spatial arrangement of land use and management affects the viability of species. We discuss Connectivity, Conservation Prioritisation, and working with practitioners (farmers, and conservation groups) to develop better solutions for species and habitats under stress from climate change and habitat loss. Dr Hodgson, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Liverpool (UK), is the lead researcher on The Condatis Project. https://OIPod.short.gy/JennyHodgson https://OIPod.short.gy/condatis-proj This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min
  • 111 - 2025 Wrap-Up
    Dec 19 2025
    Dr Barb and Trudi share their favourite episodes and guests from 2025 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 min
  • 10 - Migrating Birds and Braided Rivers with Dr Ann Schlessmann
    Dec 12 2025
    Talking with Dr Ann Schlessmann about the challenges concerning internal migrating birds and braided rivers https://braidedrivers.org/rivers/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    53 min
  • 109 - DNADRV (DNA DRIVE) and Bugs
    Dec 5 2025
    What is DNADRBV and what does it tell us about tell us about insect biodiversity in New Zealand and is this important. With Dr's Aimee van der Reis & Richard O'Rorke, from The University of Auckland, School of Biological Sciences. Biodiversity, insects, DNADRV, https://www.dnadrv.com/index.html This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    51 min
  • 108 - Naturally Uncommon Ecosystems - Dr Gretchen Brownstein
    Nov 28 2025
    Conversation with Dr Gretchen Brownstein exploring what an ecosystem is and then a deep drive, excuse the pun/dad joke, into what might make one naturally uncommon - which sounds like an oxymoron. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    53 min
  • 107 - What's Up with Education
    Nov 21 2025
    A chat about the state of education with PPTA Regional Chairperson Kussi Hurtado-Stuart aka Mr H. Maths and Physics teacher at OGHS. Starting with his journey into education, the role education plays in a meritocratic society, the impact of inequality, the invisible role/working hours of a teacher, curriculum changes, pay and work hours/load, and the joys of being an educator. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min