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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/
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 ‘Symphony of the wild’

@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I’ve always said we need more dinosaurs on the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social campus, to be fair! Maybe a library-guarding Allosaur?
September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One of my favourite interviews in a long time …
Really enjoyed chatting about plants & sound with @bengarrod.bsky.social for Radio 3s The Essay. We talked about Milburn’s work on xylem cavitation where he recorded the sound it makes through the trunk . But is it tree music ? …🌳🎶 😊 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Essay - Symphony of the Wild - 3. Plant Rhythms - BBC Sounds
Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers melodies and rhythms across the natural world.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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.
September 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
August 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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...
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Welcome to Humanists UK! 👏🎉

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...
Three new patrons join Humanists UK
humanists.uk
April 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
Welcome to Humanists UK! 👏🎉

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...
Three new patrons join Humanists UK
humanists.uk
April 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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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...
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...
humanists.uk
April 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
April 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Spent a lovely weekend with lovely people, celebrating the newest book in my kid’s fiction series, all about my best boy, Jack!

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

#author #books #kidsbooks
What a brilliant event with local pawthor Jack-Jack, @bengarrod.bsky.social and illustrator Charli Vince at Waterstones Norwich today for fascinating stories and a brilliant draw-a-long 🐕

Head into store to pick up a signed copy of #Jack-Jack Return of the Chickens📚
April 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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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 🐕 The latest book in the series, #Jack-Jack Return Of The Chickens is available now in all good bookshops! 📚
April 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Lovely to see so many Zephyrs here @bengarrod.bsky.social @lizkessler.bsky.social and Martin Stewart and Becca Rogers! ☀️📚☀️
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2025 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
#kidlit
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; y...
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2025
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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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.
April 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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The world’s coolest dog is back for another adventure in #Jack-Jack Return of the Chickens 🐓

Happy Publication day Jack (and @bengarrod.bsky.social) 🐕 The third book in this hilarious and heartwarming series for readers 7+ is out today 📚 @zephyrbooks.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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.

“It’s pawsome - now where’s that treat?” (JackJack)
April 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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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
April 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Thrilled to see @bengarrod.bsky.social’s latest book in the #Jack-Jack series, ‘Return Of The Chickens’ included in @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social’s April book club picks 🐕🐓

Publishing this Thursday by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social 📚
April 2025 book club picks 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/school-book-...
#kidlit
April 2025's book club recommendations feature titles by Tracy Curren, Laura Dockrill, Maudie Powell-Tuck & Duncan Beedie, Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson, Ben Garro...
April 2025 book club picks
April 2025's book club features titles by Laura Dockrill, Ben Garrod, Matt Goodfellow, Eve Wersocki Morris, Alexia Casale & Grainne O’Brien.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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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! ➡️https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002909y
March 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Hoping this is the sort of thing all the big publishers, festivals, and global authors are behind … when our work is being stolen, the very future of the literary world is in jeopardy.

@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @dkbooks.bsky.social @hayfestival.bsky.social
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.

As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.

But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“You come at the king, you’d best not miss”

There would always be ‘consequences’ for so many (5) finishers last year …

#BarkleyMarathons
#Barkley
#TrailRunning
#FunRun
The 2025 Barkley Marathons is over. There are no finishers. #BM100
March 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I had the absolute pleasure of nattering with my lovely mate @bengarrod.bsky.social for the @milnerevolution.bsky.social podcast.Hear about his career and love of all things evolution here: youtu.be/eX4AMXxWEvw?...
March 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Win my books …

There’s dogs, an insight into the inner workings of an animals’ mind, bum-based jokes, the lot …

@headofzeus.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
It's less than a month until publication day of @bengarrod.bsky.social's latest book 'Jack-Jack Return of the Chickens' 🐓

Check out @booktrust.org.uk to be in with a chance of winning the first three books in the hilarious and heartwarming #JackJack series 🐕

www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-re...
Win three delightful Jack-Jack stories
Find out how you could win three books in the Adventures of a Dog Called Jack-Jack series from Professor Ben Garrod.
www.booktrust.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Ever wondered how babies acquire words while both awake and asleep? How do they learn to remember and forget? Why is play so important?
Meet developmental psychologists from 𝐔𝐄𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛 at the 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.
@developmentuea.bsky.social
@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Had a very fun evening interviewing broadcaster, zoologist, and friend, the epic #SteveBackshall for the #NorwichScienceFestival on my home turf at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

So many aspiring young conservationists, biologists, broadcasters, and scientists. Great night.

@biouea.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM