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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today's thought was inspired by today's woodland reading.

A green fronted book with the title 'Rubber Boots Methods for the Anthropocene' is in Jes' lap with a fallen moss covered treebrach and fallen autumn leaves in the background.

Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This week I've been speaking to delegates at the EAZA Annual Conference in Paris about small carnivore conservation and the risks posed to humans, animals and the environment by unethical civet coffee supply chains. #conservation #kopiluwak #civetcoffee #conference

Jes stands at a podium in front of a large screen that reads "civet coffee" and has a picture of a coffee cup, civet faeces and a caged binturong.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I've had a great time so far at the Pathways Europe conference meeting with conservationists to discuss the complexities of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence in a changing world. It was a pleasure to bring civets into the fray as a species heavily traded despite the One Health consequences.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I had the best time speaking at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social about the commercialisation of coffee, science, and bodies. And, 80% of the audience volunteered to try the world's first coffee predigested by humans! #Coffee #AcademicSky #Ethics

Two chairs sat behind a table. On the table there is a coffee grinder, french press and four paper coffee cups.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

It was another early start to the day, this time to chair the Civet Working Group all members meeting. Today we learned about #GreenStatus species assessments. Poe cat found it very soothing. #AcademicSky #Conservation

Tabby and white cat curled up asleep on a desk in front of a note book open with writing and highlighted text

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The book is in review. The article is with the journal editors. The fieldwork Visa is being processed. Time to put my feet up in the woods, lovely. #busybee #academicsky #woodland

A pair of feet on a log in a woodland glade with lots of blue bells and trees

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I just bought my first home- one of eight flats in a 130 year old manor house. Being part of its history makes the process of laying down roots even more special. My bathroom was once the coal store! #heritage #home #history

Original blue prints of The Grange, a country house in the village of Horam

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

My goodness, I love working at @york.ac.uk. I had a great time delivering a seminar to #ZooArcheology students about the inauthentic heritage value of #civetcoffee and its negative impacts on civet #conservation.

Brighton blue sky's over the river, lined with trees

Cherry blossoms with York wall peaking out above it

A building at the University of York campus looks like it is floating above the water

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Big moves on the horizon. The home office and work office moves are imminent- I'm looking forward to it! #AcademicSky #MovingHouse #CampusMove

Books all facing spine down in a box with coloured sticky notes bursting from the pages. More books piled in the background.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

There is something strangely hypnotic about these two. #dogs #walkies

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I just finished writing my book... It's going to take a while for that to sink in. #AcademicSky #MultiSpeciesEthnography #MoreThanHuman #WildlifeTrade #Writing #Book

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Another great Research Forum this week. Cornelius Holtorf spoke about his ongoing research into Heritage Futures in Japan that led to an engaging audience-led discussion about colonising the future and what this consideration might mean for our disciplines and wider societal governance. #Research

A white man wearing glasses and a white shirt stands in front of a power point presentation in a lecture theatre with tall striped timber walls

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Walking in #nature is an essential part of my academic practice. It's when I think (I mean really think) about my work, my approach, my understanding. It's the only thing that lets my mind quiet the noise of busywork like life admin and to do lists. I walk, I make notes, I think. #AcademicSky

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

On route to @york.ac.uk for a week of #fieldwork prep and #multispecies methods planning. Today's reading companion is by #LeanneBetasomosakeSimpson and I honestly cannot put this book down. I'm in love. #indigenous #novel

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Today has been long but inspiring. I've been up since 4:30am to work with colleagues in the Asia-Pacific time zone, I've welcomed new team members, planned research and worked with collaborators on three different projects. Poe cat says that's enough for today. Kibble, cuddled and 🧶 await.

White and tabby cat sits next to a lamp and open note book

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Wintery goodness featuring wondrous woodland and £1 cast iron candle sticks from a charity shop. Don't mind if I do. #winterfeeling

Long green candles Sig in two cast iron candle holders next to a wood burning stove

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Well York, once again you've been a treat. #TAG2025 was brilliant, and I was particularly delighted to meet archeologists who are exploring MTH and multispecies topics. Sorry for putting you all off your coffee 🤭☕ #conference @hgcresearchcentre.bsky.social @york.ac.uk

York Minster lit at night with a tree covered in Christmas lights

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Making my way to @york.ac.uk for #TAG2025 where I will be presenting my #Transdisciplinary exploration of #MoreThanHuman experiences in the Anthropocene. Yes there will be talk about #civets, and even human #poop. I'm enjoying reading #TysonYunkaporta en route. @hgcresearchcentre.bsky.social

View from the train in London. People walk over the River Thames, the London Eye is to the left and there is a bridge structure blocking the view across the screen

Book page reads "Belongings: Can I Keep All My Stuff in the Anthropocene?"

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

After almost a month without access to the woods, I finally got back in today. Two hours reading about indigenous knowledge whilst surrounded by the smell of moss and sounds of branches swaying in the wind. This is how such texts are meant to be read. Lovely 🪾❄️ #reading #Nature #MoreThanHuman

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Today I spoke at @zslofficial.bsky.social about the commercial trade of civets in Vietnam, it's One Health implications and the power of bridging Insitu and Exsitu conservation. #civets #wildlifetrade #MultiSpeciesFutures @biaza.bsky.social

Jes stands at the plinth speaking to the audience

A dirty cage is shown on the PowerPoint slide along with a summary of the key findings of Jes' 2023-3024 research

The PowerPoint screen displays a civet in a tree caught on camera with the words 'Civet One Health: Protecting Civets, People and the Planet'

Jes stands next to the PowerPoint presentation whilst it shows a film of wild Owstons civet

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Not really social media inspiring but I'm back at my desk! Finally able to walk up the stairs after my leg operation. I also keep turning up late to zoom meetings because I'm getting too engrossed in writing. Not a bad problem to have but it is still a problem. I'm working on it. #AcademicSky #Book

A messy desk with two screens, a diary and a lamp.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Twas a bit windy on the hills today! #hound #dog #Max

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Managed to steal an hour of reading my book in the woods with the hound today. The autumn colours and moody skies are phenomenal at the moment 💚🧡💛🩵 #woodland #walkies

A small black dog runs along a path flagged by fallen leaves and autumnal trees

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

As a first gen student who self funded her PhD whilst working, it's moments like these that hit home how far I've come. I'm reading a chapter for a reading group on paid time. I'm not fitting it in on the commute to my day job. I'm reading it as my job. Wow! #AcademicSky #FirstGen #LittleThings

A laptop is open next to a mug of tea on a coffee table

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

And that's it from me in York for another month. Next time I'll be here will be for the Theoretical Archaeology Group Annual Meeting where I'll be presenting my research on the colonial and patriarchal heritage value of #civetcoffee. See you in December! #TAG

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Yesterday I chaired a seminar for @hgcresearchcentre.bsky.social at Kings Manor @york.ac.uk delivered by my lovely colleague Jafet Quintero about his edited book 'Tourism, heritage and commodification of non-human animals: a posthumanist reflection.' Great discussions were had by all!

Dr Jafet Quintero delivers his talk in front of a PowerPoint slide that features the cover of the book.

PowerPoint slide detailing one of the chapters about civet coffee tourism. The slide features text and a photo of a tour guide with a wild civet on his shoulders.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This week I delivered several samples of pre-digested coffee beans to the lab for microbial, chemical and fatty acid testing. This will feed into the #Humancoffee project - an art-science problematization of #civetcoffee and #naturecommodification Watch this space! 👀

Entrance to the Biology building at York University

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I've never been more excited to sit in a car park. Cabin fever has been setting in with the post-op recovery. Today I got to read a chapter in the car whilst my partner walked the dog after my doctors apt. So nice to see autumn shades! #AcademicSky #Reading #Recovery

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Finally, after 14 months of chronic pain and mobility issues I've had the metal removed ❤️‍🩹 1 day post surgery and I'm already in less pain than before the op. #DogStrike #Trauma #ThanksNHS

Xray of knee showing the reconstruction of the tibial plateau including metal plate and eight screws.

Feet sticking out of the covers of a hospital bed

Jes standing with crutches but her side smiling into the camera after the surgery is complete.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I had the best time at the Asia for Animals Conference 2025 this past week. I spoke about #civetcoffee and the work of #TheCivetProjectFoundation to work with large tourism providers to stop the promotion and sale of civet coffee tours. #kopiluwak #civets #conservation #animalwelfare

Jes Hooper stands at a lectern presenting to an audience of conference delegates. Jes holds a microphone, wears a Civet Project teeshirt, and stands in front of a PowerPoint slide featuring a civet and the words "Civet One Health"

The view of Taipei city featuring sky scrapers, tall apartment blocks with pink and blue roof tops and mountains in the background

Conference speakers, organisers and chairs all dance on the stage on the last night of the conference. Above them is the AfA gala dinner image on the projector and in front of them are large blue cut out letters that read 2025 AFA TAIPEI

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Yesterday we had a VIP guest in the office. Respect for her presence must be paid with head scratches. #CatsofAcademia

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Yesterday I met an Elephant hawk moth caterpillar. I was immediately taken back to my lectures on Batesian mimicry- look at those magnificent "eyes"! #SussexWalks #NatureSky

A caterpillar hangs from a leaf. The pattern on the skin looks like eyes

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Just found #CatsofAcademia and now must, naturally, introduce Poe- my office manager. She is particularly concerned with staff wellbeing. She will stop my screen use by walking in front of my screen every hour and onto my keyboard if I haven't stood up and walked around in a while. 10/10 recommend.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

It's official! I am over the moon to start my postdoc at @york.ac.uk as part of the Anthropocene Encounters project. My focus: multispecies heritage with civets as the species entry point (of course). Who else should I be connecting with here? #heritage #multispecies www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/...

Kings Manor, York. A listed building courtesy yard featuring cobbled ground, benches, a statue and a tree.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

A little sample from my camera reel this week. Lovely!! #woodlands #pine #bees #tomatoes

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Really enjoying my latest read- Theory of Water by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. Her writing is thoughtful and poignant and is helping me better consider the capital roots of my cultural upbringing and why I've always felt out of place within it. Highly recommend. #reading #AcademicSky #Decolonise

Book next to pencil on the forest floor. The book is Theory of Water by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Writing, reading, and accompanied by Po my cat colleague. Now this is a work-life balance I can get behind! #multispecies #academicsky #ethnography #writing

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Revisiting some of my favourite multisited #multispecies ethnographies, this time for inspiration in narrative non-fiction. What a joy to return to this one by Kathryn Gillespie! #reading

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Finally the perfect weather for an outside office! Writing my book and draining the swelling from my injured leg (multitasking warrior over here 💪). #AcademicSky

Laptop on a patio in an English garden with roses in the background

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The last event of the civet season was a lovely CPD delivery with the team at 'Population Matters'. I led a one day program all about Distant Nature Encounters in the Anthropocene. And, of course, civets were the species entry point. #multispecies #workshop #MTHjustice #academicsky

Staff all pose for the camera surrounding tables filled with board paper, pens and note pads.

An example board paper with notes on. The notes depict a speculative future where civet coffee continues to grow in demand. The group have written a narrative of species extinction, ecosystem collapse and the next pandemic.

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I had such a blast delivering Civet Ambassador Training at Newquay Zoo and University this week. Traveling around educating about civets is always fun! #charity #conservation #civets

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I recently gave a seminar for Oxford Brookes PhD and MSc students (conservation, biosciences and anthropology courses) about my research into human-civet relations. It was brilliant and I loved revisiting my old haunts from my decade-ago (!) MSc days. #Oxford #Seminar #Lecturer

Book "summertime" by Danielle Celermajer resting on legs as the reader sits outstretched on grass

The Bodlien library in Oxford on a sunny day

Inside the Pitts Rivers museum in Oxford, high beamed ceilings in a church like formation

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

It's official! This August I'll be heading to Taipei to present at the AfA 2025 conference on all things high impact research for animals in tourism. #conference #civetcoffee #animals

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

A great time was had by all at the Socio-Oceanography Conference 2025. I was there to bring the more-than-human (MTH) perspective to a transdisciplinary exploration of coastal speculative futures. #morethanhuman #multispecies #transdisciplinary

How will our future interactions with climate change induced species on the move change depending on the values we prioritise? - reads a slide on the board

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Apparently it was valentine's day recently. We don't do valentine's. We do, however, go on little family outings to the town where we met. It's pretty great 🥰 #family

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The best thing about bad weather is the number of #cat photos that appear on social media as everyone's fur masters refuse to go outside. Here is Princess Po, for good measure:

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

What a great time! We succeeded in bringing together 25 European zoos with orgs and researchers from #Viverrid range countries including Laos, Vietnam, Tanzania, S Africa and Indonesia. All working to safeguard a family of poorly understood small carnivores! #civets #conservation #research

A big crowd of people wave in front of the castle as Dudley Zoo and Castle

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Dr Jes Hooper @jeshooper.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Today is the day! Really looking forward to meeting lots of civet conservationists, researchers and vets for day one. #conference #conservation #civets

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