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Crocus-DLA

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We are a Doctoral Landscape Award funding and training PhD students in 'NERC Climate system and biodiversity for Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities - Collaborating in Understanding and Solutions'. Visit crocus-dla.ac.uk for more information.

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The event closed with a session hosted by speaking coach Charlotte Lewis, helping students develop confidence in establishing networks with professionals outside academic settings.

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Under time pressure, students put this into practice, using evidence to draft policy recommendations on farm sewage sludge.

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

At Senedd, the cohort learnt about the Welsh Government’s devolved powers in environmental policy and legislation, and heard from the Strategic Evidence Unit and Environment Platform Wales about the policy making cycle and science-policy interface.

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

On a site visit to the River Clyne, Natural Resources Wales explained how they investigate water pollution, and how scientists can have impact in developing environmental solutions.

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In April the first cohort of Crocus students got together in south Wales to learn learn about effective collaboration and careers with environmental regulators and policy makers.

Cohort photo at the Temple of Peace, Cardiff

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thank you all for spreading the word about Crocus and for your applications. Our supervisory teams have finished shortlisting and all candidates will have received notification of the outcome. We look forward to meeting some of you at our interview day in 2 weeks at Reading and Swansea.

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