Today's NETSOB lunchtime symposium will focus on #soilbiodiversity indicators, metrics, and harmonized monitoring methods to support global, regional, + national soil #monitoring systems.
12:30-13:30
Join us !
@gsb2026.bsky.social
#GSB2026 (Oak Bay 1)
Silent auction item is a print by a local artist; also the gift for our keynote speakers. You can place your bids at the registration desk #GSB2026.
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Reflecting on an incredible first day of #GSB2026 🪱 A warm welcome and official transition of leadership to the new Scientific Chair, @lindolab.bsky.social!
We cannot wait to see what the future holds! Now onto day two 🐜
🎤 Our second plenary speaker: Dr. César Marín @cmarin.bsky.social hosted by our own Wim van der Putten
Look who made their NEE cover debut...a beautiful #springtail!
#soil
#soilfauna
#Collembola
#soilbiodiversity
Macro photography by @frankashwood.bsky.social
Coooool!!!
Dr Zoë Lindo kicks off the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity conference! #GSB2026
#soil
#soilbiodiversity
@gsb2026.bsky.social
Big shoes to fill *cough @amytaggart.bsky.social ...
buuut we are a great bunch of researchers to work with, promise!
#naturejobs #biodiversity #climate #IrishJobs #JobFairy
An infographic illustrating the goal to make EU soils healthier by 2050. The top text reads: "SOILS PROVIDE 95% OF OUR FOOD, YET MANY SOILS ARE UNHEALTHY." A diagram compares the soil health between 2020 and 2050. The 2020 diagram shows a light-brown soil cross-section with a small plant, stating "LESS THAN 40% ARE HEALTHY." The 2050 diagram shows a rich, dark-brown soil cross-section with healthy plants, stating "ALL SOILS ARE HEALTHY." The text between them describes the EU objective: "Supports our health" and "Protects against droughts, wildfires & flooding."
Europe takes a decisive step to protect one of our most precious resources.
Today, the first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force.
It improves soil health, strengthens food security and enhances resilience to natural disasters.
More: link.europa.eu/MfJ3GP
Book cover for Reproducible Code guide. The cover has a red background with a large yellow-bodied black-headed stag beetle.
Excited to launch the new improved Reproducible Code guide from @britishecologicalsociety.org @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social FREE online here! www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/... Amazing work by some very talented ECRs. We hope it’s useful!
It's good to be back #BES2025
@britishecologicalsociety.org
Looking forward to the next few days of #ecology!
We look forward to connecting with SSSI members and wider soil community on #worldsoilday this Friday!
Work on soil and not yet a member?
🪱 lnkd.in/dghSvCTj
#soilscience #irishsoils
Final reminder to all SSSI members to join the AGM tomorrow (Thursday) ahead of #worldsoilday
#soilscience #irishsoil
Calling all #woodant researchers and stakeholders in Ireland !
🐜 Join the All Ireland Wood Ant Network
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Patrick Gleeson @patrickgleeson.bsky.social with poster 'The Future of Wood Ants in Ireland' at the Irish Entomologist's Meeting
President of The Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social Prof Jane Stout, wrapping up the final session before lunch
Keep an eye out in 2026 for:
#ento26 ,
#insectweek #standtallforthesmall and
Phase III All Ireland Pollinator Plan (2026-2030)
darastanley.bsky.social kicks off the Irish Entomologist's Meeting !
Delighted to be reunited with fellow #entomology enthusiasts and researchers !
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@ucddublin.bsky.social | @royentsoc.bsky.social
Thanks to convenors Dara & @aislingmoffat.bsky.social
Reminder to all SSSI members to register for upcoming AGM (hybrid event)
Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
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SSSI is open to all interested/working in the area of #soilscience
🪱 Become a member:
lnkd.in/dghSvCTj
Don't miss out on this #worldsoilday2025 event 🪱
When: Friday 5 December 2025
Where: UCD, Dublin
FREE registration:
www.eventbrite.com/e/our-living...
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@epaireland.bsky.social @ucdearth.bsky.social
"Open Letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization"
in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social
100+ signatories #calltoaction
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
#soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment
@thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social
Hannah Arendt Today, co-organised by our Teaching Fellow Sam Fazekas, runs 31 Oct–5 Dec and features early-career researchers exploring Arendt’s political thought.
✨ Free and open to all.
Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
A screenshot of a webpage making a call for papers announcement for a special issue of the New Zealand Journal of Zoology, focussed on soil and litter invertebrates. The page has a banner image photograph of a globular springtail facing towards the camera, with its head down, feeding on fungi on a decaying log.
Are you researching the conservation, ecology or taxonomy of soil & litter invertebrates?
Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social!
More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so...
#SoilBiodiversity 🧪
Today the @aicbrn.bsky.social hosted it’s ‘From Gaps to Greenways’ workshop @tcddublin.bsky.social with guest speakers including Jeanne Moore fm #NESC, Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social, Deidre Lynn @npwsireland.bsky.social & Gerry Clabby fm #DECC lots of inspiring discussion @ybuckley.bsky.social
Ready to kick the day off !
From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy
Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event
#biodiversity #policy
Hey soil critter & soil biodiversity enthusiasts! Vote for #BugoftheYear! Our colleague & macrophotographer @frankashwood.bsky.social entered a #GiantSpringtail up for vote! Check it out 🪱🐜
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe...
#soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety
What a day to kick of this seasons @soilbon.bsky.social sampling !
So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk.
Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪
#soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil
🚨 Job alert 🚨
Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social
I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊
vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...
Are you a #researcher or stakeholder on #climate and #biodiversity matters in the island of Ireland?
Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇
Hope to see you there!
#collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy
** Up to €2,500 FUNDING FOR MASTERS STUDENTS **
The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy.
Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups.
More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...
