Tilly is always busy: Mum (x3), Snr Fellow (CEP) Imperial College, Entomologist, Arborist, Consultant, Urban Ecology advocate....
Joined August 2013
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3 Oct 2025
congratulations to Iris & Sylvia - their first paper reviewing the ecological impacts of tidal power systems is out - some positives are identified. @IC_CEP @imperialcollege besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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12 May 2025
Advertising two collaborative PhD positions - social and logistical research!
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4 Dec 2024
Today we commence a 2-day meeting with health professionals from @MohGambia, @UniOfGambia, @imperialcollege, & @UniofOxford.
The meeting seeks to advance understanding & application of decision tools such as the Bayesian Belief Networks in addressing #GlobalHealth challenges.
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14 Oct 2024
🐾 A new study coauthored by @LeonPBarron from @ImperialSPH and @PolyTilly from @IC_CEP reveals that pesticides are contaminating Hampstead Heath ponds where dogs swim, harming aquatic life 🐕💧
Our experts advise new guidelines for pet owners & vets 🔽
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🐾 Did you know flea & tick treatments can harm aquatic life? A study has found harmful pesticide levels in ponds where dogs swim 🐶🌊
Co-author Dr @PolyTilly emphasises that more complete advice must be provided, to help owners make informed decisions
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6 Sep 2024
Congratulations to Labour MP—@RupaHuq—on securing a spot in the 2024 private members’ bill ballot! Will you choose the #CANBill?
@zerohour_uk action.zerohour.uk/
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3 Sep 2024
📣 Prof @PolyTilly—Director, @IC_CEP @ImperialCollege: “I’m calling on MPs to enter the Private Members’ Bill ballot so that we can get the #CANBill back on the books.”
🐝 Help deliver the #CANBill—take action today! action.zerohour.uk
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Tilly Collins retweeted
2 Sep 2024
Scientists representing 1,000 climate, conservation and health experts have delivered their message to MPs:
“Don’t ignore the science. Don’t ignore us. You must prioritise the #CANBill in this session”.
Head to action.zerohour.uk to join the scientists’ call for action.
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2 Sep 2024
I’m proud to be one of 1,176 letter co-signatories calling on MPs to back the #CANBill in this week’s private members’ bill ballot. The time for science-led legislation to tackle the climate-nature crisis is now. @Ed_Miliband @SteveReedMP zerohour.uk/scientist_letter
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10 Jul 2024
Dear @Keir_Starmer, we hope you're enjoying the first week on the job.
Our Director of Research @JoeriRogelj wants a word with you...
It's about what you can do to stick to the #ParisAgreement, limit global warming to 1.5c via the UK's new NDCs & deliver climate action 🌍🌡️👇
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11 Jul 2024
Wanted Assist Teaching Fellow (0.8 FTE for 6m, start ASAP) to help cover Ecology and Quant Skills Autumn-term teaching on our MSc Core Course' The lectures exist, but need updating. If you have a relevant PhD, some experience, are interested and available, contact us @IC_CEP
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3 Jul 2024
👏🎉 Congratulations to the PREPP team, recognised by @imperialcollege for their important collaborative work on the environmental risks posed by pet parasiticides.
Read more about their research here: imperial.ac.uk/grantham/rese…
2 Jul 2024
Delighted to receive an Imperial President's Award today for Excellence in Community and Culture for our collaborative work across multiple research groups and stakeholders on parasiticide pollution! @ERGImperial @Grantham_IC
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10 Jun 2024
Bugs may be on the menu in the future but would your pupils be happy about eating them? If it helps to save the planet, is it worth it? Debate the issue with our free #TopicalTuesdays @first_news resource, with oracy & writing activities to try bit.ly/3RgQlFF @PolyTilly
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10 Jun 2024
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Maelle was very curious about what those who own private land really think of rewilding, so she asked some ,,,,
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10 May 2024
Calling all dog and cat owners…. One of our MSc students needs your help to understand how we take decisions about some of the medications we give our pets - do take the 15 min survey here: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jf… @Grantham_IC @IC_CEP @Sustainable_ICL
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25 Apr 2024
Our scientists from the Centre from Environmental Policy are understanding the impacts of different malaria strategies!
Dr Tilly Collins (@PolyTilly) from @IC_CEP found that removing malaria-carrying mosquitos is unlikely to affect ecosystems 🔽
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🏙️ Explore urban #sustainability with our MSc Environmental Technology's Urban Sustainable Environments option! Learn technical practices, engage with industry leaders, and experience London's urban infrastructure through weekly trips.
Learn more here ➡ buff.ly/3TJt6Vi
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28 Mar 2024
We have recently edited a special issue on The Ecology and Conservation of Urban Insects. The RES is also running an online talk session about this on 10 April at 4pm – 5pm UK time. It is free for RES members. You can find information and register royensoc.co.uk/event/online-…
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26 Mar 2024
Another (hopefully useful) contribution - anchoring the urban insects SI resjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @IC_CEP @ImperialSci @RoyEntSoc
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