Teaching

Professor Joe Cain teaches across a broad range of subjects in history and philosophy of science, science communication, and science and technology studies. Most teaching occurs at UCL via UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS). For more information about modules, timetables, and teaching, visit the STS portal for current students. This page provides basic information about Joe’s modules to introduce the content and range.

Modules include those presented to undergraduates and postgraduates (Masters) students.

As is common throughout higher education, most teaching material for the modules themselves is located in password-protected digital environments, such as UCL Moodle.

2026-27 session

HPSC0070 Zoos in Science and Culture
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HPSC0070 Zoos in Science and Culture

We once loved zoos. They stood as an important symbol of science at its best. In the 21st century, this changed. Zoos are at the centre of many debates about the role of science in […]
HPSC0069 Science in Nineteenth Century London
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HPSC0069 Science in Nineteenth Century London

The nineteenth century experienced a tremendous expansion of science. This module explores that expansion through the lens of popularization, public engagement, and presentation. We cover a variety of settings, including museums, lecture halls, publishing devices, […]
HPSC0044 Science and the Publishing Industry
2026-27 Modules

HPSC0044 Science and the Publishing Industry

The publishing industry is enormous. It shapes science communication in fundamental ways. This module investigates publishing. How does it work? How does it enable, constrain, and challenge science communication? The module covers a wide range […]
HPSC0023 Evolution in Science and Culture, a course taught by Professor Joe Cain at UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS)
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HPSC0023 Evolution in Science and Culture

Evolution is an idea at the heart of modern society. Everything evolves. This module explores the history of evolution as an idea in science and culture, covering topics from the eighteenth century to the present. […]