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Donβt forget the upcoming Agroecology Connect coffee morning this Friday! Grab a coffee and join us for a lively session of ECR networking and discussion where Tom will be sharing his research on agroecology in the Himalayas βοΈπ«π₯
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13 May β Donβt miss the first #InsectHour of the series!
Join @DaveGoulson.bsky.social for a talk on #Pesticides & #InsectDecline - Discover how pesticide use affects ecosystems, wildlife and the insects that underpin biodiversity.
π Free online event
π§βπ¬ Open to all
ποΈ Register π½
Thank you to Lynn Dicks for her insightful talk this morning on the role of agriculture in global biodiversity recovery. Join us 27 March for the next online Agro-Ecology Connect coffee morning where Tom Timberlake will be discussing agroecology in the Himalayas.
Register here: lnkd.in/eJwVRfBe
Join us tomorrow (27th) for this month's online Agro-Ecology Connect coffee morning...
Speaker: Prof Lynn Dicks
Topic: Target 10 unpacked: agricultureβs role in global biodiversity recovery
Register here: lnkd.in/eJwVRfBe
β° Abstract Deadline this Saturday!
πΏ Why should you attend the RES #StudentForum?
βοΈ Present your own research
βοΈ Attend expert talks
βοΈ Join wellbeing sessions
βοΈ Meet peers from across the globe
π Newcastle University β 30β31 March
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@newcastleuni.bsky.social #SF26
New work in #RESAgForestEnt
Host identity and quality drive #parasitoid fitness and have implications for #biocontrol
doi.org/10.1111/afe.70029
#Ichneumonidae #Pyralidae #InsectRearing #ShortComm
@jordancuff.bsky.social @chrisranger.bsky.social @ukladybirds.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social
Exciting PhD opportunity with @viveknityananda.bsky.social investigating the impacts of stress on pollinator welfare ππ
DEADLINE 27th February
Calling all Agricultural Ecologists! Join us for our new monthly coffee mornings βοΈπ Spread the word! All welcome!
Latest research: Host identity and quality drive parasitoid fitness and have implications for biocontrol
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Congratulations to Jack Sunderland for passing his Masters by Research viva πΎπΎπΎ And a huge thank you to Jamie Stevens and @harrysiviter.bsky.social for acting as examiners.
π¨Fully-funded PhD project π¨
Queenβs University Belfast
Veg, Flax and Flux: Diversifying Farms for Carbon and Biodiversity Gains ππ₯¬πͺ
DEADLINE 14 January
More information here π bit.ly/4qas6sa
Are you at #BES2025 and want tips on how to write a winning CV and cover letter? Then pop along to the Professional Development suite now for the Careers Drop-in session.
Well done to Jude Woodcock for his excellent poster on his MScR research into the effects of repeated cold events on a beneficial insect parasitoid! #BES2025
Congratulations to Daisy Scott for passing her Masters by Research viva πΎπΎπΎ And a huge thank you to Heather Campbell and Hannah Griffiths for acting as examiners.
Welcome to BES2025! π«Β
Today, we are so excited to welcome ecologists from 58 countries, encouraging innovative research and practice in ecology.Β
We have exciting talks and sessions ahead in the next days from agriculture, human's place in nature, AI to green finance and much more.
Jude Woodcock will be presenting the results of his Masters by Research work today at the annual @britishecologicalsociety.org meeting. Pop by today at the Function Ecology poster session to chat to him about his research into the effects of repeated cold stress on a beneficial insect parasitoid π
Very excited to be giving a talk at #BES2025 where Iβll be presenting my Masters research that I carried out @biology.ox.ac.uk supervised by @sheldonbirds.bsky.social and @rona-learmonth.bsky.social ππ‘οΈ
Just under two weeks left to apply for this funded PhD looking into how we can better support insects in a changing climate βοΈβοΈπ
Looking for a PhD in ecophysiology and insect communities, then look no further! Two cool opportunities with @tbish.bsky.social at Cardiff University πβοΈβοΈ
Looking for a PhD project supporting beneficial insects in a changing climate? πͺ°ππ±
Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.
DEADLINE 03 December
More information here π bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here π swbio.ac.uk
Interested in Agricultural Ecology? Then join the BES Agricultural Ecology SIG! Find out more here π www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/agri...
Congratulations to Emily Ballara who passed her Masters by Research viva today πΎπΎπΎ And a huge thank you to Scott Hayward and Jane Memmott for acting as examiners.
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π’ Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the @royentsoc in Glasgow this September for #Ento25 πͺ²
300+ insect scientists from across the globe are attending to celebrate the innovative research surrounding the little things that run the world π½
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Did you see the latest Agricultural Ecology SIG email that came out on Friday? π If not, fear not and subscribe to email updates here π
Congrats @madsprixe.bsky.social for winning best talk at the @royentsoc.bsky.social Student Forum and featuring in the latest volume of Anetenna ππͺ°
Looking for something to do during #InsectWeek? Find an insect-related event near you with our events search page π¦
Visit the website and see what you can do to get involved π½
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#StandTallForTheSmall
Do you know a young person with an interest in insects? π¦
The Douglas Boyes Fund aims to provide people aged 14-18 with access to entomology equipment, fostering their passion for insects and inspiring them to engage and share their interest with other young individuals π½
TODAY! Discover the world of insects at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social as part of @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Week! See some fascinating creatures up close, get to know about the research behind them, do some crafting! Doors open 12-6pm, all ages welcome, admission free, please share! πͺ²πͺ°ππͺ³π¦