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Ecologist 🌿 🍄 🧬 🌾 “Some people draw conclusions like curtains, ooooh don’t they draw them tight” (John Martyn). Views mine 🇮🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

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British Mycological Society @britmycolsoc.org.uk · 28/08/2025
📣 Call for papers! Special issue of #FungalEcology on “Fungal conservation: from knowledge to actions” co-edited by Susana C. Gonçalves @cfemycolab.bsky.social & Jonathan Cazabonne @jonathancazabonne.bsky.social. Deadline for manuscripts: 31 Jan 2026. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/company/brit...
Cover of the BMS's Fungal Ecology journal
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César Marín @cmarin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Call for symposia at @ICOM2026 is open until 15 October. The 13 conference of @mycorrhiza_ims #Mycorrhiza will take place in Cairns, Australia, 12-17 July 2026! @southmycorrhiza @karst_justine @fmartin1954 @1pantunes #soil #fungi icom2026.org/symposia/
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Markus Eichhorn @markuseichhorn.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We are looking for a research ecologist to join the Board of @britishecologicalsociety.org. This influential role will help to set the strategic direction and priorities of the Society. Deadline 30 June with the role to start in December.
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Join the BES Board of Trustees - British Ecological Society
We are seeking an ecologist working in academic research
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 09/05/2025
Find out more here:
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British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship 2025/26
Applications are open for the 2023/24 British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship untill 13th June.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
A recent @newscientist.com cartoon #fungi
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A scientist is giving a lecture. she stands at a lecturn. The current slide shows a list of the five kingdoms of living things: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista and Monera. She says "Most people assume that fungi are plants. Whereas in fact, they form a kingdom of their own."

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Caption : After the lecture 
The scientist now appears to be in a subterranean cave, before her stand two very large mushrooms guarding a larger, beardedmushroom who sits in athrone wearing a crown. One of the mushrooms says "His majesty is very pleased with the work you are doing."
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
This is the best, and my favourite space traveller We should strive not only to do projects like voyager, but to *create* and *protect* the systems that allow risks like this to be taken. Voyager was pretty cheap, as projects go, but it needed optimistic vision…
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 12/03/2025
Hot off the press 🔥  The Spring Niche is here🌸  Find exciting research stories and key policy moments from our global community of ecologists packed in the new issue BES membership magazine. Get your copy by becoming a member today. 🧪🌍
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Sally Lowell @cellysally.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Can't recommend this postdoc opportunity highly enough. Really exciting Wellcome-funded project led by a wonderful PI. You will be happy in this lab.
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
I wrote a thing for #IWD25 - a more personal description of my pathway to #ecology than what you’ll see in my biogs and CV 😏 Curious about leadership and diversity? sign up to the Elm network mailchi.mp/d4a21a569247... and join @britishecologicalsociety.org - together we will change the world!
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Elm Network
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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
It’s Sunday & it’s 8pm so it’s time for #wildflowerhour 🥳 Please share your pics of the wild & naturalised plants you’ve spotted blooming from across Britain & Ireland in the last week!
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
How different birds would act on a first date...a thread. (From us to you this #ValentinesDay) 💕👇
A playful illustrated title reads “How different birds would act on a first date." A disclaimer underneath states: “Not approved by RSPB fact-checkers.” The image features a cute Coal Tit perched sweetly on a blue flower. The background is a romantic shade of pink.
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I long ago moved the social media apps to the “back” of my phone. It is liberating to break the habit.
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Here’s a “why you have to block lace knits” mood 😮 🧶
Blue knitted lace shawl before blocking c. 60cm longSame knitted shawl after being washed and pinned for blocking and it’s now 120cm + long
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
For WiP Wednesday what will be the first completed project of the year - and a bonus cat 🧶
A very nearly complete pair of Nordic pattern knitted handwarmers with a bonus cat
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I think I promised crows. The weather is chilly here at the moment and the campus crows particularly bold in pursuit of treats from me - they spot me veeery quickly when I appear. Being spotted in cahoots with them does get me into some nice conversations too 😄
Crow waiting for treats on the groundTwo bold crows on a wall waiting for treats
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Katharine Hubbard @katharinehubbard.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
And #PlantSciEd is up and running! We’ve started with an excellent keynote from Stephen Spoel giving us an overview of UK plant science strategy, and food for thought as to what this means for educators.
Stephen Spoel delivering keynote address
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Happy New Year all, and hello to my many new followers. Stay for the #wildflowerhour #knitting #academic chat, #ecology my cat, and possibly the odd crow 🐦‍⬛ - everything else is muted to preserve my equanimity…
My fast asleep white and dilute ginger spotted grumpy cat
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Homage to Amma (maternal grandma) who could knit this stuff with her eyes shut (though she only ever did the tradition Icelandic black and white - yarns have come a loooong way!) First #knit cast on of the year, and likely to be the first completion of the current WiPs
Half finished mitten in Nordic pattern, using black/purple and shades of pink yarns, back of hand sideHalf finished mitten in Nordic pattern, using black/purple and shades of pink yarns, palm  side
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 02/01/2025
A huge congratulations to @pettorelli.bsky.social for being awarded an OBE for services to conservation and outreach in the #NewYearsHonours! Nathalie has been involved with the BES for many years and has made major contributions to numerous areas of our work 🌍 🧵1/3
Headshot of Nathalie Pettorelli
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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
It's Day 3 of #NewYearPlantHunt, best wishes to all our intrepid hunters going out today while weather is 🤞 still ok. Check out this round-up of Day Two results from the fabulous @commonbynature.bsky.social: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2024/12/new-... 📷 @danryannature.bsky.social & Matt Williamson
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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
The BEST plant hunt of the year!!!! Have you signed up yet? #WildflowerHour
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Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 24/12/2024
So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
This is so true. Natural history is such an important part of ecology. Not knowing the actual organisms in the real world makes it very hard to understand the interconnectedness, and the role of time and space. #naturalHistory
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Christmas gift this year - Lettlopi slouch socks. The recipient is not on social media so it’s safe 🤣🧦🧶#ShowMeYourKnits
Lopi wool socks, unfinished
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Prof Pen Holland @anaspene.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Direct link to the Elm mailing list sign up form: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 🌳
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Elm launched today! Thank you to everyone who came to the workshop and helped us get started on our journey! If you want to know more this QR code will sign you up for information 👍🏻 #BES2024
We are the Elm network! British ecological society
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Great to see Josephine get her immensely well deserved Hon Membership from @britishecolsoc.bsky.social this morning! #BES2024
Josephine pemberton gets honorary membership award from BES
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
An excellent #BES2024 talk from @clairemb.bsky.social 👏 with some particularly nice graphics
Title slide from presentation on wheat and mycorrhizal fungi in U.K. agriculture
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Prof Pen Holland @anaspene.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Elm is here! It’s a network, a podcast, a workshop and a way of life. 🌳 Listen to wise words from @ymalhi.bsky.social and sign up for sticky notes and joy with @luehea.bsky.social, Rob Brooker and me at #BES2024 tomorrow. m.soundcloud.com/besjournals/...
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ELM Network | Episode 1: What leadership looks like with Professor Yadvindar Malahi
Play ELM Network | Episode 1: What leadership looks like with Professor Yadvindar Malahi by British Ecological Society on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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SAOCousins @saocousins.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Three positions as assistant professor in #Biodiversity You could become my colleague. I'll be at the #BES2024 conference from tomorrow Wednesday if you want to chat about it. Maximum 7 years since phd . Excellent package comes with the positions #stockholmUniversity 🌍🧪 www.su.se/english/news...
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Faculty of Science is recruiting Assistant Professors in Biodiversity - Stockholm University
Faculty of Science is recruiting Assistant Professors in Biodiversity - Stockholm University
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 10/12/2024
We're thrilled to welcome you to #BES2024! 🎉 Connect with fellow ecologists, and celebrate the innovations that come out of this week 🌿 Don’t forget to tag us and share your favourite moments from the Annual Meeting. We can't wait to see what inspires you! ✨
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Shameless #BES2024 plug alert… You’ve just registered and are picking your way through the programme… sign up for Elm 🌳 - you know you want to!
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
One more for my “plants that hang around tenement entrances” for #thewinter10
December flowering sow thistle
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Since #BES2024 is almost here and it’s the first I’ll be mainly on BSky, i hereby commence the #conferencesocks and #academicknitters tags 😄
Two colour knit, start of a sock
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
It’s the weekend and if you’re going through the #BES2024 programme wondering what to add to your agenda, the get on to Whova and sign up for the Elm 🌳 launch! Play a long game and let’s make #leadership more effective (and fun?!) for everyone Thurs 12th, 1.45pm 🤩
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Catherine Chambers @coastalcultureice.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Applications open for our coastal studies masters programs in the Westfjords of Iceland! Study the pressing issues facing coastal and marine environments and coastal communities in a dynamic, interdisciplinary setting. coastal.uw.is
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Edith Hammer @edithhammer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Happy #worldsoilday !! Have you ever looked INTO soil ? If no, join us at Soilwatching: Windows to the #soil let us peek at all its inhabitants. If you know the channel already - stay tuned, there will soon be two new episodes:) www.youtube.com/@Soilwatching
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Dive into the wonders of the world below your feet with the researchers of the SoilChip group at @LundUniversity! We want to share unique footage from our cyborg soils, transparent labyrinths that me...
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
it's #WorldSoilDay2024 so I'd like to introduce you to Roamer's wood! We sample soils 6x p.a, & are long-term archiving the samples. We hope to find ££ to look in detail at what happens to soil microbes as a new woodland develops. @clairemb.bsky.social roamerswood.org.uk/pages/wood-w...
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wood wide web
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Anyone organising any kind of meeting needs to read this and think about how to create inclusive spaces
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Altmetric @altmetric.com · 03/12/2024
BLUESKY MEGA-THREAD Altmetric is thrilled and also LITERALLY RELIEVED to officially announce: We are now tracking research attention as it happens on Bluesky! We have been picking up posts on the site since late Oct. Our team is on Bluesky all day answering questions. Let's get into it!
Blueksy Mentions are now in Altmetric.

It's been 84 years meme

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #MedSky #HMSky #Altmetrics #Medlibs #Metascience
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Susan Eshelman @s-eshelman.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Grazing is reshaping grasslands in the Scottish Uplands—but how? 🌾 Are species shifting, or are traits like plant height changing within species? 🤔 Find out next Wednesday at #BES2024 (Auditorium 1C) when I present my PhD research on Scottish grass communities
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Have you recently started your own research group? Are you being asked to join committees/take on roles that you don’t feel prepared for? Do you want everyone to have a better experience of leadership in the workplace? Elm🌳 at #BES2024 is the place to be!
Emerging leaders and managers network launch at British ecological society meeting
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 03/12/2024
Have you spotted our evolved look?👀 You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened. We’ve engaged with thousands of individuals from various disciplines to understand better how the BES brand is valued. Our vision is to create a space where nature and people can thrive in a world inspired by ecology.
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
We made a podcast! Hear @ymalhi.bsky.social ‘s wise words on work life balance, motivation and his journey into leadership with @anaspene.bsky.social Rob Brooker and I filling in the gaps. To find out more join us at the ELM network launch at #BES2024 m.soundcloud.com/besjournals/...
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ELM Network | Episode 1: What leadership looks like with Professor Yadvindar Malahi
Play ELM Network | Episode 1: What leadership looks like with Professor Yadvindar Malahi by British Ecological Society on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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Prof Pen Holland @anaspene.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
We’re launching a new @britishecolsoc.bsky.social network at #BES2024! Come and be part of Emerging Leaders and Managers with @luehea.bsky.social, Rob Brooker and me 👩🏻‍🦳🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏻 and keep your ears open for the first episode of the ELM podcast with special guest @ymalhi.bsky.social, available soon!
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Katherine Denby 🌱🥬 @katherinedenby.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Join us! BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience DTP #PlantSciPhD studentship using genomics/genetics to improve cowpea & amaranth for 🇿🇦 smallholders. Collaboration with 🇿🇦 Agricultural Research Council. Work on large-scale datasets and have real world impact. Deadline 6 Jan 2025 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Journal of Ecology @journalofecology.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
🌎 #Plants are at the heart of nature-based solutions. 🌱 This Special Feature covers #grasslands to #mangroves & from #agro-#ecosystems to #urban #forests that illustrate how we can improve & scale up NbS by incorporating cutting-edge theory & techniques: jecologyblog.com/2024/11/28/%...
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🌎Special Feature: The plant ecology of nature-based solutions
Senior Editor, Yvonne Buckley, introduces a new Special Feature in Journal of Ecology on The plant ecology of nature-based solutions: November has been a big month for biodiversity and climate with…
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Come along and see Claire’s talk - I can promise some excellent dataViz… #BES2024
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
The Piece Hall is fantastic. If you ever find yourself in Halifax (West Yorks, of course) check it out.
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
It’s only 2 weeks until #BES2024 ! Looking forward to Liverpool, launching a new network with @anaspene.bsky.social and Rob Brooker (not here… yet…), helping out at the ECR CV drop in, and @clairemb.bsky.social giving her talk! It’s not just a meeting, it’s a @britishecolsoc.bsky.social meeting 🎉🌍
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