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2026: Partner With Us on Research That Matters to Your Local Environment | School of Biological Sciences | University of Bristol

πŸ“£Bristol people, please share!

Are you a local organisation that would like to partner with us on research that matters to the local Bristol environment?

Then read on to discover how you can co-create research projects with our MSci Biology students πŸ‘‰

www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/news...

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Don’t 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 β˜•οΈπŸ«–πŸ₯

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Dave Goulson - Pesticides, dogs and insect declines Register now - It's free!

πŸ“… 13 May – Don’t 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.

🌍 Free online event
πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Open to all

🎟️ Register πŸ”½

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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

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Join us tomorrow (27th) for this month's online Agro-Ecology Connect coffee morning...

Speaker: Prof Lynn Dicks
Topic: Target 10 unpacked: agriculture’s role in global biodiversity recovery
Register here: lnkd.in/eJwVRfBe

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Student Forum 2026 Join the programme - Submit your abstracts before 28 Feb

⏰ Abstract Deadline this Saturday!

🌿 Why should you attend the RES #StudentForum?

βœ”οΈ Present your own research
βœ”οΈ Attend expert talks
βœ”οΈ Join wellbeing sessions
βœ”οΈ Meet peers from across the globe

πŸ“ Newcastle University – 30–31 March

πŸ”— buff.ly/yQsZcMK

@newcastleuni.bsky.social #SF26

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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

3 months ago 4 1 0 0

Exciting PhD opportunity with @viveknityananda.bsky.social investigating the impacts of stress on pollinator welfare πŸπŸ‘‡

DEADLINE 27th February

2 months ago 2 2 1 0

Calling all Agricultural Ecologists! Join us for our new monthly coffee mornings β˜•οΈπŸ‘‰ Spread the word! All welcome!

3 months ago 1 1 0 0
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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 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Jamie Stevens and @harrysiviter.bsky.social for acting as examiners.

3 months ago 5 1 0 0
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QUARTILES DLA: Veg, Flax and Flux: Diversifying Farms for Carbon and Biodiversity Gains at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - QUARTILES DLA: Veg, Flax and Flux: Diversifying Farms for Carbon and Biodiversity Gains at Queen’s University Belfast, listed on FindAPhD.com

🚨Fully-funded PhD project 🚨

Queen’s University Belfast

Veg, Flax and Flux: Diversifying Farms for Carbon and Biodiversity Gains 🚜πŸ₯¬πŸͺ

DEADLINE 14 January

More information here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4qas6sa

3 months ago 1 1 0 0

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.

4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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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

4 months ago 4 1 0 0
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Congratulations to Daisy Scott for passing her Masters by Research viva 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Heather Campbell and Hannah Griffiths for acting as examiners.

4 months ago 4 1 0 0
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Welcome to BES2025! πŸ’«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.

4 months ago 32 6 1 2
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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 πŸ‘‡

4 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Very excited to be giving a talk at #BES2025 where I’ll be presenting my Masters research that I carried out @biology.ox.ac.uk supervised by @sheldonbirds.bsky.social and @rona-learmonth.bsky.social πŸ›πŸŒ‘οΈ

4 months ago 17 2 2 0

Just under two weeks left to apply for this funded PhD looking into how we can better support insects in a changing climate β˜€οΈβ„οΈπŸ

5 months ago 1 0 0 0

Looking for a PhD in ecophysiology and insect communities, then look no further! Two cool opportunities with @tbish.bsky.social at Cardiff University πŸœβ˜€οΈβ„οΈ

5 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Looking for a PhD project supporting beneficial insects in a changing climate? πŸͺ°πŸπŸŒ±

Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.

DEADLINE 03 December

More information here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here πŸ‘‰ swbio.ac.uk

5 months ago 5 3 0 1

Interested in Agricultural Ecology? Then join the BES Agricultural Ecology SIG! Find out more here πŸ‘‰ www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/agri...

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Congratulations to Emily Ballara who passed her Masters by Research viva today 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Scott Hayward and Jane Memmott for acting as examiners.

6 months ago 2 1 0 0
Ento25 Programme cover featuring a close-up of a shiny violet ground beetle clinging to a vertical twig against a purple background

Ento25 Programme cover featuring a close-up of a shiny violet ground beetle clinging to a vertical twig against a purple background

πŸ“’ Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the @royentsoc in Glasgow this September for #Ento25 πŸͺ²

300+ insect scientists from across the globe are attending to celebrate the innovative research surrounding the little things that run the world πŸ”½

buff.ly/FiCiHj8

@unistrathclyde.bsky.social

8 months ago 7 2 1 0
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Flower strips in winter reduce barley yellow dwarf virus incidence in cereal crops Most studies that have explored the effect of biological control in maintaining pest populations at acceptable levels have focused on the ability of n…

Winter flower strips reduce BYDV in cereal crops 🌾🌾🌾

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Did you see the latest Agricultural Ecology SIG email that came out on Friday? πŸ‘€ If not, fear not and subscribe to email updates here πŸ‘‰

8 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Congrats @madsprixe.bsky.social for winning best talk at the @royentsoc.bsky.social Student Forum and featuring in the latest volume of Anetenna πŸ™ŒπŸͺ°

9 months ago 2 0 0 0
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Events - Insect Week This page is our free-of-charge central listing platform for organisations and individuals to upload and share their insect-related venues and events. Upload your events for free and expand their…

Looking for something to do during #InsectWeek? Find an insect-related event near you with our events search page πŸ¦‹

Visit the website and see what you can do to get involved πŸ”½
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#StandTallForTheSmall

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Douglas Boyes Fund - Royal Entomological Society The Douglas Boyes Fund has been established in honour of Douglas Boyes (1996-2021), an esteemed entomologist specialising in Lepidoptera. The Fund aims to provide young people aged 14-18 with access…

Do you know a young person with an interest in insects? πŸ¦‹

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 πŸ”½

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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! πŸͺ²πŸͺ°πŸπŸͺ³πŸ¦‹

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