About me

I'm Associate Professor at the University of Leeds in the UK. I research the philosophy of biology - yes that's a thing! Let's just say it means I'm trained in how to analyse core concepts in biology. I also teach, in philosophy of science, philosophy of race, environmental ethics and feminist philosophy*. 

I started blogging in 2013 when my firstborn was a few months old and I lacked people to talk to - or rather, people to answer back. He now backchats constantly, and has a little sister. Since then I landed a permanent job, moved across the country, and divorced their dad.

All those years ago I wrote that I didn't know what the future held. "Will I fail as a mother, as an academic, or both?" Well, the story continues. I've failed at both, frequently, and as a wife too. But I persevere with two out of three, at least, and like to think I occasionally get something right.

I've always loved reading science fiction, being vegetarian, dancing all night and getting into arguments about how to fix the world. I like to do fun stuff, when my limbs cooperate, such as skating, climbing, skiing, surfing and wild swimming.

And I'm still in love with natural selection and the crazy shit it has produced. Join me as I try to figure it all out!

*see  my leeds site for academic stuff and my papers. I'm also on insta @elkobadelko  and Bluesky and LinkedIn