Welcome to
The Global Hearth!
About The Global Hearth Podcast
How does power shape the stories that are told in our rapidly evolving world? How does the earth capture carbon, and what impact can that have on decelerating climate change? Can developmental disabilities caused by malnutrition in Cambodia, or anywhere, be prevented?
These questions and more will guide our conversations with UO Researchers at The Global Hearth, a new podcast produced by the Global Studies Institute.
In a time of rapid change, The Global Hearth is a place to slow down, tune in, and illuminate the impact UO’s fierce community of inquiry is having around the world.
Week of Research
Launching “The Global Hearth” Research Podcast
April 8, 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Knight Library Browsing Room
Preview The Global Hearth
Listen to the trailer for a sneak peek of The Global Hearth and the conversations exploring global research and perspectives at the University of Oregon.
From Left: Julian Green, Ellie Johnson, Jurnee Brinson, Samantha Parra, Emma Lynn. Photo by Jai Pandhoh, @pandaa.media
Meet the Podcast Team
The Global Hearth is produced by the Global Studies Institute and hosted by Emma Lynn, Global Research Development Coordinator. Emma works closely with faculty to understand what questions and frameworks guide their research, identify meaningful moments of impact, and create a conversational space to explore the myriad human experiences that shape global scholarship.
Students are the heart of the University of Oregon - and we're so grateful for the team of students who have made each episode come to life.
Ellie Johnson '26, Journalism, Student Producer, supports the early stages of production by researching featured faculty, assisting with recording sessions, and the first round of editing.
Julian Green '29, PhD in Data-Driven Music Performance and Composition, and Jurnee Brinson '26, Popular Music Studies and Data Science, Sound Design Interns, lead the post-production process, refining each episode and designing the final audio experience for listeners.
Samantha Parra '26, Public Relations, Marketing & Communications support, manages podcast distribution on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and develops marketing/PR materials to promote each episode.
Together, the team works to highlight the global research and perspectives shaping the University of Oregon community.
The Global Hearth student podcast team. Photo by Jai Pandhoh. @pandaa.media
From left: Avi Locke, Bella Albiani, Ellie Johnson, Emma Lynn, and Jo Weaver recording an episode.
Behind the scenes, student producer Ellie Johnson is pictured on set.
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New Episodes Coming Soon
Every Monday at 8 a.m. starting April 6.
Xiaobo Su, Director, APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program, Professor, Geography