Interview series

Join our Education Team as they sit down with scientists, vegan chefs and other fascinating guests to explore their stories and insights.

Discover our conversations with the guests below by clicking the links.

Daisy and Arabella chat with PhD candidate Alexis to discuss her journey navigating neuroscience research while remaining committed to her ethical vegan values and opposition to animal experimentation. In this thoughtful conversation, Alexis shares her experiences working within academia, the challenges of balancing ethics and career aspirations, and her reflections on animal testing in research. Importantly, Alexis is also a positive example for students and aspiring scientists, showing that it is possible to pursue a career in the sciences while staying true to your principles and advocating for compassion. This interview is a valuable watch for anyone interested in ethics in science, academia, animal experimentation, and the future of humane research.

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Daisy and Arabella sit down with Kate MacRae to explore how lifecycles can be taught in schools in ways that are both ethical and accurate. In this conversation, they discuss the realities behind chick hatching projects in classrooms, including the potential harms and misconceptions, and highlight more positive alternatives like using nest box cameras to observe wildlife naturally.

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Daisy and Arabella sit down with Nick Jukes, co-ordinator of InterNICHE (the International Network for Humane Education), to explore the exciting developments transforming science education around the world. Join us as we discuss the growth of humane education, the latest advances in teaching technologies, the challenges of changing traditional practices and why compassionate science education is not only possible, but increasingly becoming the gold standard. Learn how innovation, ethics and excellent teaching can work hand in hand to create a better future for students and animals alike!

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Our Animalkind leaflet on 'pets' is a wonderful way to teach young people about the animals we share our homes with.