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Prof Ben Garrod

@bengarrod.bsky.social

Monkey-chaser, TV-talker, author, silly runner, Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at @uniofeastanglia (He/Him) Managed by: https://knightayton.co.uk/broadcast_talent/ben-garrod/

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This looks so happy and healthy now - well done, team

15.12.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to soundscapes from Simon was a somber and moving example of how our natural world is changing around us, in so many ways.

Such an informing and moving interview for my @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social series β€˜Symphony of the wild’

@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

21.09.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve always said we need more dinosaurs on the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social campus, to be fair! Maybe a library-guarding Allosaur?

18.09.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favourite interviews in a long time …

18.09.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

You’re right … and each episode could have been an hour long. As you can imagine, there’s so much to get in each slot.

16.09.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There are highbrow jokes right next to poop jokes … should hit the mark haha

11.09.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Technically 5+ but you can definitely read them to younger dog-lovers, and to be fair, my 70+ dad stole my proof copy last week β€˜to read again because it’s funnier than I’d expected’ … if that helps :)

11.09.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s our #BookBirthday today - the fourth in my series following the life and times of my dog Jack Jack … from his humble origin story, to mammoth adventures and facing his arch enemy, these are some lovely books for young (and older) animal lovers.

11.09.2025 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I haven’t even seen this yet … Hope you’ve enjoyed it :)

26.08.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anyone lucky enough to share their life with a dog, happy #InternationalDogDay

My one and only run with Jack was successfully caught on drone, 100% misrepresenting him!

For more Jack adventures, try our book series for young readers: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/jack...

@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

26.08.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done!

20.07.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 23 short of 90,000 - go on, be the person who tips us over so we can then focus on 100,000. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

10.07.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 187    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 2

Signed!

16.06.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three new patrons join Humanists UK

Welcome to Humanists UK! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Professor Richard Whatmore, Dr Emma Byrne (@sciwriby.bsky.social), and Professor Ben Garrod (@bengarrod.bsky.social)

humanists.uk/2025/04/25/t...

25.04.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks David, hope you’re well

25.04.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very pleased to be part of the work being done by @humanists.uk

At a time when so much seems so divisive, where beliefs (or lack of them) can see countless lives ruined or taken, and when nature is under constant attack, we need to be driven by logic, reasoning and a link with the world around us.

25.04.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI and society panel, with Professor Kate Devlin – can we make sure AI benefits humanity? | Humanists UK Convention 2025 Professor Kate Devlin, a leading expert on artificial intelligence and society from King’s College London, will join a panel discussion on AI and society at Humanists UK Convention 2025. The Conventio...

Really looking forward to this. @drkatedevlin.bsky.social's work not only highlights the ethical challenges we face, but also emphasises the importance of shaping AI development in a way that benefits everyone. Get your tickets #HumanistsUK2025.

humanists.uk/2025/04/22/a...

22.04.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for all your help, support, and organisation, for these events, Katey 🐾

15.04.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Head and shoulders shot of Ben. He’s smiling and has had a beard trim and hair cut. He’s wearing dark-rimmed rounded glasses. He has a blue shirt and dark blue cord jacket.

Head and shoulders shot of Ben. He’s smiling and has had a beard trim and hair cut. He’s wearing dark-rimmed rounded glasses. He has a blue shirt and dark blue cord jacket.

Exciting news, this end … I’ve joined the brilliant team at @knightayton.bsky.social, as one of their clients … and am lucky enough to sit alongside a raft of talented journalists, broadcasters, academics and presenters: knightayton.co.uk/broadcast_ta...

#media #broadcasting #academia #radio #tv

15.04.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spent a lovely weekend with lovely people, celebrating the newest book in my kid’s fiction series, all about my best boy, Jack!

β€˜Return of the chickens’ is the third in the β€˜Adventures of a dog called Jack-Jack’ by @headofzeus.bsky.social

#author #books #kidsbooks

13.04.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a fantastic time today with @bengarrod.bsky.social and Jack-Jack at Holkham Hall for two hilarious and inspiring Easter events πŸ• The latest book in the series, #Jack-Jack Return Of The Chickens is available now in all good bookshops! πŸ“š

10.04.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely to see so many Zephyrs here @bengarrod.bsky.social @lizkessler.bsky.social and Martin Stewart and Becca Rogers! β˜€οΈπŸ“šβ˜€οΈ

11.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done, Georgia! Brilliant stuff! Love the weight comparisons, especially!!! 🐹 🎾 🧠

09.04.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#metabookthieves #SoA

Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025, 1.30pm

Location: Meta’s London offices (11-22 Canal Reach, London N1C 4BE, King’s Cross).

Meet: Granary Square at 1.30pm. Once we have a critical mass, we will move to Meta’s offices.

03.04.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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The world’s coolest dog is back for another adventure in #Jack-Jack Return of the Chickens πŸ“

Happy Publication day Jack (and @bengarrod.bsky.social) πŸ• The third book in this hilarious and heartwarming series for readers 7+ is out today πŸ“š @zephyrbooks.bsky.social

03.04.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s our #BookBirthday

The third in my #JackJack kids’ fiction series, with @headofzeus.bsky.social Mammoths, chickens and TV crews: standard stuff for a little dog!

Support your favourite local bookshop when grabbing a copy, and get reading.

β€œIt’s pawsome - now where’s that treat?” (JackJack)

03.04.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dive into the next book from the brilliant four-legged storyteller, Jack-Jack. Life in the 'Yookay' is always an adventure when this little hero is around. Perfect for young animal lovers during #NationalPetMonth, it's a gorgeous chapter book with a lot of heart. Pub: 3.4.25
@bengarrod.bsky.social

01.04.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled to see @bengarrod.bsky.social’s latest book in the #Jack-Jack series, β€˜Return Of The Chickens’ included in @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social’s April book club picks πŸ•πŸ“

Publishing this Thursday by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social πŸ“š

01.04.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure am … loitering!

28.03.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to hear @richgreg3.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social with @bengarrod.bsky.social on this week's #InsideScience discussing ongoing declines in bird populations. We know what's needed to fix that as Government have promised - they just need to crack on! ➑️https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002909y

24.03.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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