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Very excited for the @ibisjournal.bsky.social to be recruiting an Equality and Diversity support officer to help make #ornithology as inclusive and accessible as possible Got any questions? Please drop me a message ☺️ 🧪 #AcademicSky #ECR

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More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the Royal Society to reassess the billionaire’s membership following cuts to US science https://go.nature.com/3X092QN

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On International Day of Women in Science let's celebrate the life of Prof. Georgina Mace (1953–2020) who was instrumental in creating the Red List of endangered species which now underpins conservation around the world. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgin...

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Calling entomologists! 📣 Everyone is very welcome to the Verrall supper. Meeting up with friends and fellow entomologists to talk about everything ‘insect’ - over a drink & food - fabulous! 🦋🪲🐜🪰🐞🐛 @ukladybirds.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social

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Calling entomologists! 📣 Everyone is very welcome to the Verrall supper. Meeting up with friends and fellow entomologists to talk about everything ‘insect’ - over a drink & food - fabulous! 🦋🪲🐜🪰🐞🐛 @ukladybirds.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social

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The RES has announced the winners of its 2024 #PhotographyCompetition, unveiling a selection of amazing up-close images of fascinating insects. 📸 Congratulations to all the winners! View all winning images and enter the 2025 competition 🔽 www.royensoc.co.uk/news/winning...

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Welcome signs of spring on the University of York campus

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RES has joined Bluesky! We are excited to share fascinating science, news, events & more. To start, we’re featuring the #LargeBlueButterfly 🦋 Our #Conservation Science team recently published ground-breaking findings on the dispersal rates of this #EndangeredSpecies 🔽 https://buff.ly/3Wz5QLU

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🐝 UK insect researchers, we need your input 🦋 The RES is gathering insights on your experiences with #InsectEthics applications. Whether you engage in the process or not, your feedback matters! 🗓️ Deadline: 1 April 2025 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/news/res-wel... #Entomology #ResearchSurvey

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So happy to see my 2n thesis chapter published in Diversity and Distributions 🥳🥳 How does local climate influence ecological communities? Answer: #Thermophilisation caused by #colonisation and local #extinction of mountain butterflies 🦋 #ClimateChange #Refugia Small thread below⬇️

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Senior Editor position!!! Please feel free to get in touch with me via DM or email if this is of potential interest to you, even if you don't think you're 'ready' (I didn't!). Serving on a @britishecolsoc.bsky.social journal is for me a joy and a privilege.

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If you love animal ecology then you’ll love this opportunity! Feel free to get in touch to discuss the ins and outs of the role

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We're thrilled to welcome @proflinds.bsky.social as our new Associate Director. Lindsay is a Professor in Environment and Development, and Director of the @yesiuoy.bsky.social. Find out more about her research and what drew her to #LCAB www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...

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2024 was the fourth warmest year for the UK on record (behind 2014, 2022 and 2023) and included the warmest Spring on record.

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A huge congratulations to @pettorelli.bsky.social for being awarded an OBE for services to conservation and outreach in the #NewYearsHonours! Nathalie has been involved with the BES for many years and has made major contributions to numerous areas of our work 🌍 🧵1/3

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New paper alert! What is a unit of #nature? Design choices & challenges for #biodiversity #credits methodologies, with @juliajones.bsky.social & other amazing colleagues. Hope you enjoy it! royalsociety.org/blog/2024/12...

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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #TransformativeChange Assessment Summary for Policymakers is here! ➡️ Dive into the extensive exploration of how fundamental change can halt biodiversity loss and secure just and sustainable futures for all. www.ipbes.net/transformati...

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Since I've written this blog I've had so many people working in environment sector and other causes get in touch to say that they have experienced this playbook for opposing popular, progressive campaigns.

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Here's a bit of background on this splendid man's background, indicating his unique suitability to be elevated to the peerage: www.theguardian.com/media/2018/j...

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Very clear article summarising the IPBES Nexus assessment by @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/ipbes-nexus-...

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Awesome opportunity! Please RT for potential PhD students on our new AI & Biodiversity PhD Programme

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All welcome at Butterfly Conservation’s free online UK Moth Recorders' Meeting (Saturday 25 January 2025 on Zoom). Reserve your place now bit.ly/3Z2MOzc There’s a fab line-up of speakers: bit.ly/3Z2MxfE #TeamMoth please repost to spread the word!

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Nettles are good for many! 🐛🦋🪲

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Through collaborative, interdisciplinary research #LCAB aims to develop an improved understanding of biodiversity gains, as well as losses, and inform and influence how society responds to these changes. Find out more about our work and meet our researchers: www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...

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A lovely cycle into the University of York this morning 🌞 🌫️ 🥶 @uoylibrary.bsky.social

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Interested in Social Insects? There’s still a week left to register for this hybrid meeting in London, December 16th: www.iussi.org/NWEurope/mee...

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Dartmoor Nature Alliance has today published Natural England's evidence to the Independent Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor. For the first time, we hear in full from the Government's own nature agency why Dartmoor is in such a poor state. www.dartmoornature.org.uk/post/natural...

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🚨Fully-Funded UK PhD Opportunity!🚨 I’m hiring a #PhD exploring the complexities of #biodiversity change across space and time 🌐. Join @cmbeale.bsky.social and me at #York and for this exciting opportunity! Please share and/or message me if interested. More info and how to apply: shorturl.at/Zu7ED

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Attending the BES annual meeting next month, and interested in rewilding? - join the rewilding career workshop on Wednesday 13.15 - meet rewilding specialist interest group members on Wednesday 18.00 - attend the thematic session on rewilding and uncertainty on Friday 10-12

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We’re back! Today in #York aesthetics news, today’s vibe is rainsoaked but sunny.

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The successful defence of a thesis is always great: Congrats @tiff-ki.bsky.social! She's now here on bluesky so follow her for more insect science in museums! [Have to admit I first read this as listing me as a coconspirator. This probably isn't far wrong: supervising Tiff was fun!]

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Congratulations Tiff on your successful viva. 🥳 Fabulous study of Sulawesi butterflies 🦋 Many thanks to examiners @owentlewis.bsky.social & Kanchon Dasmahapatra. Proud cosupervisors @cmbeale.bsky.social and Blanca Huertas (not in picture)

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