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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ICCS is now on Instagram too! We'll be sharing different content there than we do on Bluesky, so do follow if you're an Instagram user. www.instagram.com/iccsoxford/

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We are excited to launch the next iteration of our Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. The course is open to academics, practitioners and researchers wanting to address illegal wildlife trade. Apply here by early September: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...

A photo of four elephants with a mountainous landscape behind them. There is white text on a blue background at the bottom of the photo, which reads 'Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. New course starting on 21 September 2026. Apply now!'

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're excited to welcome Fredrick Kilonzo, the second of our 2026 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, to Oxford! For more about Fredrick and his work in Kenya, click here: iccs.org.uk/author/fredr...

A flyer showing a photo of Fredrick Kilonzo, Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow 2026, alongside text about his background and his current conservation work.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Check out the latest #TransformativePathways newsletter for more on community biodiversity monitoring in Mt. Elgon and other Indigenous and community-led conservation stories from around the world. Latest news: transformativepathways.net/news/ Newsletter signup: mailchi.mp/forestpeople...

A graphic showing a photo of four people walking in a sunny, mountainous landscape, with text below reading 'community monitors track biodiversity across Mt. Elgon, Kenya.'

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The application window for 2027 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships has now closed. We received nearly 1200 expressions of interest! If you missed out, don't worry - there will be more opportunities in future. (Photo shows 2025 Fellows, Fanny + Ashley, enjoying a U.K. zoo visit).

A woman and a man standing at the edge of a field of rhinoceros in a U.K. wildlife park. The woman is smiling at the camera while the man looks away slightly.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We are accepting expressions of interest from African nationals who would like to be considered for a Leventis #African #Biodiversity Fellowship in 2027! For full details of the Fellowship programme + the expression of interest form, go to tinyurl.com/34h8wsnd

A photo of two people smiling at the camera and a third, behind them, looking in the other direction. They are outdoors in a zoo garden setting. Text overlaid on the image says 'we are accepting expressions of interest for 2027 entrants to the Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship. Fill in the form at https://tinyurl.com/34h8wsnd

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

West African nationals (from all countries in West Africa) working on wildlife trade: you have until 23.59 GMT TOMORROW to apply for the first in-person Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade! Apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Are you a West African national working on wildlife trade? This course could be for you! Apply here by 23.59 GMT on 30th January: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas... #IllegalWildlifeTrade #Masterclass #Ghana

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Apply now for the first in-person Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade! The application deadline is 30th January 2026 at 23.59pm UK time. @danchallender.bsky.social @orchiddelirium.bsky.social #IllegalWildlifeTrade #Ghana #WestAfrica app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A lovely post from Nelson Mandela University about this year's Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN). news.mandela.ac.za/News/Global-...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

1 day left to apply ⏰ The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking 📆 Deadline: 17th October ✅ Apply here: ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

In case you missed it last week, the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is now open for applications 🎉. Find out more here ow.ly/qS0y50X3min 📆 Deadline: 17th October #IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is back! Aimed at practitioners, researchers and policymakers in West Africa addressing illegal wildlife trade. Led by Oxford academics and colleagues. Apply here tinyurl.com/mu5d7f4f #illegalwildlifetrade

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

On the 26th September we will be hosting a one-day conference to showcase the work of the participants in our Shaping the Future of AI for Conservation workshop. If you are interested in attending/presenting on 26th Sept, please fill in the form below by 12th Sept. forms.office.com/e/eL7vfFtPQY

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

"The value of qualitative approaches to impact evaluation in biodiversity conservation" is a fantastic new output from the 2023 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN). Read it here: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Find out more about ICN here: iccs.org.uk/catalysing-c...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We're happy to see this lovely review of our document, "Conservation and human rights: an introduction": parksjournal.com/wp-content/u... (page 111) You can read the full document in English, French or Spanish here: iccs.org.uk/conservation...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We're now accepting applications for The Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN) 2025! ICN provides an opportunity for ECRs to hone key skills, build networks + work collaboratively to develop cutting-edge research in conservation. Apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/app...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

In this talk on 27 May @oxmartinschool.bsky.social, @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social will explore the ethical, practical + legal imperatives for integrating human rights + rights-based approaches into conservation. Sign up to attend in-person or online here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/rethi...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Today is the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity. For us and other #TransformativePathways partners, it is a day to reflect on the work we are all doing to support improved conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by recognising...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Apply now to be part of an interdisciplinary workshop on shaping the future of AI for conservation! Full details and application form here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/sha... #AI #AIForConservation #Interdisciplinary

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Welcoming the second of our 2025 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, Ashley Mudungwe! Ashley will be working with researchers from @wildcru.bsky.social as well as being part of the ICCS family.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Huge congratulations to @bashyalreshu.bsky.social on winning a #WhitleyAward! Reshu is leading efforts to protect Nepal’s medicinal plants, focusing on the rare Maire’s yew and wild orchids, through her organisation Greenhood Nepal. She also collaborates with ICCS via @orchiddelirium.bsky.social

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We're really excited to welcome Fanny Djomkam to Oxford for her Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellowship! Read more about her work at iccs.org.uk/author/fanny...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Reminder about the Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship application form, which is open until 23.59 on 1st April for 2026 Fellows! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/a-g...

A flyer advertising the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship. It features four images of previous African Biodiversity Fellows enjoying their time in Oxford.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

⭐We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship! ⭐ If you are an African national working on biodiversity conservation, please apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/a-g...

A poster with brown text on a pale background. The text reads 'Apply now for the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship!' and 'Apply online using the link in the post above!' There are four images of previous African Biodiversity fellows in a grid below the text.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

UPCOMING SEMINAR: What is a Unit of Nature? Measurement Challenges in the Emerging Biodiversity Credit Market 24 February 2025, 1-2pm GMT Register to attend in person: lnkd.in/e9fwiDSa Register to attend online (on Zoom): lnkd.in/eWfK-8nU

An event flyer with a green background. On the right is an image of a young woman with blonde hair. Her name is underneath - Hannah Wauchope. On the left is the event title, 'What is a Unit of Nature?' and the event date, 24 February 2025, 1-2pm GMT.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

This project seeks to promote an inclusive and collaborative approach to nature conservation by empowering citizens through structured dialogue. (1/2)

A poster requesting volunteers for Oxford Nature Conversations. Volunteers are needed for welfare, participant liaison, general support, note-taking and photography.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Don't miss this on Thursday 23rd January! "Understanding pathways of knowledge to action in conservation" with Professor Leah Gerber. Register here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/biodi...

An event poster with text on the left reading Understanding Pathways of Knowledge to Action in Conservation with Prof Leah Gerber, and an image of a butterfly in a field on the right.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The University of Oxford invites residents to a project amplifying underrepresented voices in nature initiatives. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We've had an influx of new followers this week, so do check out our website for an introduction to who we are and the work we carry out: iccs.org.uk

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Lanzado a las #COP16Colombia: un nuevo informe dirigido por el Helen Newing de ICCS para que los conservacionistas integren #HumanRights en sus prácticas de conservación. iccs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

What can you expect from a role with ICCS? ⭐Varied, interesting work ⭐Lovely community ⭐LOTS of learning opps including seminars, group discussions + research group coffee mornings ⭐Supportive colleagues ⭐Picnics, pizza + lots of cake Apply to be our Administrative Officer: bit.ly/3xveqS1

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 03/04/2024

Applications are now closed for the 2025 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships. Huge thanks to the 299 (!) people who applied! If you missed the deadline this time, don't worry - we'll be recruiting for 2026 before you know it 😀 Photo (Nelicourvi weaver) by Ricardo Rocha.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

Announcing the second of our 2024 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, Eva Johnson Ayaro! Eva specialises in the research and #conservation of #reptiles and we are excited to host her in Oxford soon.

A flyer announcing Eva Johnson Ayaro as a Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow for 2024.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 04/03/2024

"My network for possible future collaborations has been greatly advanced, for which I would like to thank @oxfordbiology.bsky.social and the A. G. Leventis Foundation." - Rose Mandisodza, 2023 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellow. ⭐ Apply now for 2025! bit.ly/Leventis2025

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 28/02/2024

Ojonugwa Ekpah was one of our 2022 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, hosted by Professor Owen Lewis' group. If you are an African national working in biodiversity conservation, please do apply for the fully-funded 2025 Fellowship positions: oxford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/a-g-leventis...

A photo of two smiling men, overlaid with text reading: “It was a great pleasure to have Ojonugwa as a member of our research group for the duration of his visit. As an insect conservation biologist, he was able to link up with other researchers within our research group, join in with social and academic activities, and discuss shared interests with entomologists in Oxford and beyond.”

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Are you an #African national working in #biodiversity conservation science or practice? Applications are now open for the Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships 2025. Find out more/apply at bit.ly/Leventis2025

A photo of a woodland in Morocco with a banner at the top saying 'call for applications for the Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships 2025. Apply now at https://bit.ly/Leventis2025. There are three logos at the bottom of the image - the A.G. Leventis Foundation, Department of Biology at University of Oxford, and Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

We're excited to announce the first of our three Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows for 2024; James Munyawera, who works for Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda.

A flyer showing a picture of James Munyawera and the logos for the AG Leventis Foundation, ICCS and the Department of Biology at University of Oxford. There is also text on the flyer explaining who James is.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

On October 17th 2023, Stephanie Brittain from ICCS and Tom Rowley from Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) paid a visit to the Ogiek of Mt. Elgon – Kenya, to facilitate community-led biodiversity monitoring training. Find out why this matters: transformativepathways.net/community-ba...

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