This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2026. What an amazing array of specialists and excellent presentations! Can’t wait to attend the next edition! Big thanks to @thegsbi.bsky.social and everyone involved!
#GSB2026
It has been really inspiring to get to know about so much great research and to connect with a lot of passionate researchers at the wonderful @gsb2026.bsky.social. I am also really grateful for the chance I had to share and discuss some parts of my PhD work in two oral and one poster presentations.
That’s a wrap on #GSB2026! 🎉
We cannot thank you all enough for coming out, providing fantastic presentations, making connections, and keeping soil biodiversity at the forefront of ecological research (in our completely unbiased opinion) 🪱
Safe travels home & see you all real soon!
📣 A huge thank you to our first two keynote speakers, Dr. Marín (@cmarin.bsky.social) and Dr. Jansson, for starting #GSB2026 off strong!
Topics ranged from soil microbes as climate solutions to complexity science as a foundation for mycorrhizal research; we could not imagine a stronger start!
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 🐜
🎤 Opening session this morning
Right on time for #GSB2026, soil fauna made it to the cover of Nat Eco Evo (great shot by frankashwood.bsky.social). Attendees who have questions on the journal or papers to pitch, feel free to chat to me at the conference. @thegsbi.bsky.social
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.
So exicited to start this amazing conference #GSB2026 @thegsbi.bsky.social
Say hello if you are around! Want to chat about soil biodiverisy? 😀🪱🕷🐛🦠🍄☘️
I will be presenting my work today at 10:45 on multiple combined global change drivers on soil biodiversity and functioning #GSB2026 . @thegsbi.bsky.social Come to discuss super cool results 😀
I was honoured to welcome delegates to the 2026 Global Soil Biodiversity Conference, on behalf of Mayor Alto and my colleagues on City Council. 457 delegates visiting beautiful Victoria BC for 3 days - welcome and enjoy your time here! #gsb2026 #yyj @gsb2026.bsky.social @thegsbi.bsky.social
Don’t forget our Early Career Showcase talks in the Theatre. 15 talks over the next three days showcasing up and coming soil biodiversity scientists #gsb2026 @thegsbi.bsky.social @gsb2026.bsky.social
Registration desk for #GSB2026 opens at 2pm, and don’t miss the welcome mixer starting at 6pm. @gsb2026.bsky.social @thegsbi.bsky.social
Safe travels to everyone heading to Victoria and the Global Soil Biodiversity conference this week! Can’t wait to see everyone ! @gsb2026.bsky.social #GSB2026 @thegsbi.bsky.social
A photography of a velvet worm crawling on a moss-covered trunk. The animal is worm-like, with many soft pairs of legs and a pair of long, segmented antennae. All over the animal's body, there are hundreds of multi-coloured lumps, which resemble dress sequins.
I recently discovered this incredible creature while on a night walk in the NZ bush. Known as a 'Velvet Worms', this adorable predator immobilises prey with organic glue fired from turrets on its head!
Oh... and they are basically unchanged in about 400 million years!
#TheWorldBeneathOurFeet 🧪
Informal pub night at #GSB2026. Please join us at the Sticky Wicket (strathconahotel.com/sticky-wicket) around 8pm onwards. Whether for dinner, a drink, or just to continue the conversation, we look forward to seeing you! @gsb2026.bsky.social @thegsbi.bsky.social #soil #biodiversity
The countdown has begun! Only 9 days left before #GSB2026 Global #Soil #Biodiversity Conference. @thegsbi.bsky.social
🏃🏾♀️ Are you the type that goes for a run before a long conference day? We got you covered:
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📰 Planning to turn your presentation into a manuscript? Please submit to our special issues:
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🚨As we finalize the scientific programme for #GSB2026, we invite volunteers to serve as moderators (chairs) for regular oral sessions.
Moderators play a critical role in ensuring sessions run smoothly, professionally, and on time.
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🚨 New ECR blog by @tijanamartin.bsky.social in preparation for the GSB4 conference!! 🚨
Dr. Martinović discusses studying soil biodiversity across European forests, disturbance, and the persistent benefits of "close-to-nature" forest management
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/blog-beneath...
Seemingly homogenous grasslands can harbour significantly different communities of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
UEP Alex Siggers’ research in the Great Plains grasslands of Kansas is pointing to the underground as a crucial part of the grassland protection story.
@thegsbi.bsky.social
🚨We are seeking enthusiastic students and early-career researchers to volunteer and assist with audiovisual (AV) support during regular oral sessions at #GSB2026.
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We also invite volunteers to serve as moderators (chairs) for regular oral sessions: forms.gle/zcRg8ygJMnKq...
🚨 Only one month away! 🚨
Check out the conference page & get excited for your visit to Victoria!
📣 Start your week with a (virtual) trip from the Alps to Changbai Mountain! ⛰️
In our newest GSB4 ECR blog, Xue Pan investigates persistent questions in biogeography by leveraging the incredibly diverse order, Oribatida- soil oribatid mites.
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/blog-beneath...
📣 We are extending the deadline to March 15, 2026! Consider sharing your new discoveries at the upcoming Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2026.
Collembola, Tardigrades, Oribatid Mites, Mycorrhizal Fungi- you name it (literally)!
Attending the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity Conference #GSB2026 and want a conference t-shirt? Pre-order now and pick-up at the conference. Must order by March 29th tees.ca/products/soi... #Soil #Biodiversity @thegsbi.bsky.social @carlosbarreto.bsky.social
📣🪱 The Global Soil Biodiversity conference is right around the corner! Check out this primer to Dr. Julia Köninger's presentation.
Dr. Köninger discusses the importance of methodological considerations (morphological vs. molecular) in soil research!
www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org/blog-beneath...
🔔Tomorrow is the deadline for regular registration!
Can’t wait to see you in Victoria!
@alexberlinches.bsky.social
