Instant Genius Podcast: Robins, with Helen Wilson

We speak to Helen Wilson, an associate professor of human geography at the University of Durham. She explains the natural history and cultural impact of one of the nation's most-loved birds, the Robin.

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Alice Lipscombe-Southwell

Published: November 28, 2022 at 11:50 am

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Helen Wilson.

She is an associate professor of human geography at the University of Durham.

In this episode of Instant Genius, Wilson outlines the natural history and cultural impact of one of the nation's favourite birds, the Robin.

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Alice Lipscombe-Southwell

Managing editor, BBC Science Focus

Alice Lipscombe-Southwell is the managing editor at BBC Science Focus. She handles the production and editing of the magazine and website, ensuring that everything is sent to press on time. She also makes regular appearances on the Instant Genius podcast. She has a BSc in zoology with marine zoology and has been working in science journalism for nearly a decade. Her interests include natural history, wildlife, the outdoors, health and fitness. In 2022, she won the BSME Talent Award for production team of the year.

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