News and research from the Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab at Manchester Metropolitan University.
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
30 Sep 2021
Hello everyone! I'd really appreciate your participation in my survey examining attitudes towards #conservation and various techniques used. This study is a part of my #PhD and I'd be really grateful if you'd be able to take and pass on this survey! attitudestotranslocation.saw…
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Congratulations @CarlosBedson, what a stunning image!
3 Sep 2021
Utterly thrilled to bits 🐰
My best ever #mountainhare photo which I held back for 3 years, now cover image @WildlifeBiol
bioone.org/journals/wildlife…
@HPT_Official @PTES @EcolGenLab @ManMetPGR @PAA_Ecology @access_bmc
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
15 Jul 2021
Super proud to be partnering with @KTP_ManMetUni @ManMetUni and looking forward to welcoming a new member of the team.
@KTNUK @innovateUK #KTP #IWantPlants #Manchester #MMU #KnowledgeTransferPartnership
You can read more about the partnership here:
iwantplants.co.uk/news/hyver…
14 Jul 2021
We have an exciting Green Wall Infrastructure Scientist Associate role to work on one of our KTPs with @ManMetUni and @iwantplants. Check out the role and the many benefits of working on a KTP at manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/
@KTNUK @ktnuk_ktp @ManMetJobs @innovateuk
#KTP
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Congratulations to @CarlosBedson on the publication of his second paper from his PhD! 🐇
19 Jul 2021
New science paper! How do you count nocturnal mountain hares? We compare 3 methods using @DistanceSamp methods and show you the pros and cons of each. @flir thermal imager #cameratraps @ptes @HPT_Official @PAA_Ecology @access_bmc @QUBbioscience @RSPBDoveStone @MMUEngage
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New paper from @EcolGenLab member @CarlosBedson, looking at the effect of climate change on England’s mountain hares! 🐇👇🏽
21 Jun 2021
New science paper!
Happy ! 1st from my PhD. 1st ever article in international journal on Peak District mountain hares
Sad ! It predicts their gradual demise...
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
@PTES @HPT_Official @EcolGenLab @QUBelfast
@MMUEngage @access_bmc @PAA_Ecology
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Huge congratulations @kennedy3jp! 🎊🎉
7 Jun 2021
Submitted the PhD thesis! Just in time for our boys' two-week school break - no rest for the weary! Many thanks to all who helped along the way, including @EcolGenLab, @MMUEcolEnv & @SmithsonianSMS. Continue for details on what we have been up to.
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
4 Jun 2021
🚨Attention marine eDNA people!🐬🦈🦐🐠
Do you want a permanent science job, working on a wide range of projects, with a cool group of people? We are currently recruiting for eDNA Product Managers. Please RT #ScienceJobs #PostdocJobs #metabarcoding naturemetrics.co.uk/2021/05/…
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And although the workshop has ended, we are only just getting started! Watch this space to find out which projects will win our Challenge Prizes, and follow their progress as they implement them over the coming months 🌊🌊 Thanks to the @BritishCouncil for funding!
Yesterday our #EmpoweringCommunitiesBR 🌊workshop with @UfalOficial finished - and wow, what an incredible experience it was! Inspirational talks, new friends, and most importantly, a new platform for collaboration to stand with traditional communities to tackle #climatechange💪
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Yesterday our #EmpoweringCommunitiesBR 🌊workshop with @UfalOficial finished - and wow, what an incredible experience it was! Inspirational talks, new friends, and most importantly, a new platform for collaboration to stand with traditional communities to tackle #climatechange💪
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
4 Jun 2021
@MMUEcolEnv @MMU_LifeScience @MMU_NATSCI @EcolGenLab @Brigittelgb @MinAmbienteCo check our exiting latests publication from our @pescandoxlavida and women projects: Barrios et al 2020 doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.20… and Vargas et al 2021 doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63…
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
12 May 2021
If you are a current Biology student at MMU, why not come join us as a research intern this Summer? Myself, @DrJamesRedfern and Andy Dean have a project looking at algal blooms using #labonachip 🏞️🧪recruitment.mmu.ac.uk/vacanc… @MMUEngage @MMUEcolEnv @ManMetBiology @ManMetCareers
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
10 May 2021
📢 WE ARE HIRING
🌱 Project Seagrass has joined the Kickstart Scheme to give 6 month placements to those currently on Universal Credit.
👩🔬 We are looking for two graduates ideally with a masters degree.
Please speak to your work coach about kickstart placements to apply.
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🚨NOW OPEN TO PhD STUDENTS!! Deadline extended to 14th May!🚨
Help develop solutions for #climatechange adaptation in Brazilian coastal communities with the chance to get your project funded! #phdchat
📣CALLING ECRs BASED IN 🇧🇷or 🇬🇧📣
Applications are OPEN for our @BritishCouncil funded workshop with @UfalOficial on climate change adaptation in Brazilian coastal communities. 🤩Chance to win grants of up to £8750!!🤩
Info and applications: tinyurl.com/ddx6ry2w
Please RT!
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
30 Apr 2021
🌿Our Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration program seeks to empower local communities to restore and protect their mangroves whilst also building sustainable mangrove-based livelihoods
Find out more here: mangroveactionproject.org/ma…
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
30 Apr 2021
Call for early career researchers in the UK and partner countries: Apply to take part in online Researcher Links Climate Challenge Workshops. Together you will work on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle development challenges caused by climate change. britishcouncil.org/education…
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
29 Apr 2021
Great opportunity to work with great people. Please RT
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
29 Apr 2021
britishcouncil.org/education…
What a great opportunity for early career researchers based in Brazil and UK!
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Ecological Genetics & Conservation Lab retweeted
29 Apr 2021
💥@BonnConvention CMS Dugong MoU Secretariat is excited to launch a call for concept notes.💥
Applications now open for projects up to US$25,000 in support of #community-led activities addressing key threats to #dugongs and #seagrass.
To apply 👇
dugongseagrass.org/news/call…
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🚨LAST DAY FOR APPLICATIONS TOMORROW!🚨
Workshop on #sustainabledevelopment & adaptation in the face of #climatechange in 🇧🇷coastal communities
🤑Win grants up to £8750
#oceanscience #CitizenScience #women #publicengagement #conservation
Apply/ info ➡️bit.ly/workshop-BR-UK
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.@BritishCouncil funded, @UNOceanDecade endorsed.
In collaboration with @lacos21 @barbararp at @UfalOficial, @madasascientist at @GlobalDevInst, @Ana__Nuno at @UoEBiosciences, @fabicoutosantos at @semarh_al & @CesmacOficial
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