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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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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Ha, I remember. We had been talking about how much more awkward you found it that crochet, and then we were in Duttons and a book I glanced through said continental might be easier for left-handers. “Aha” I thought… Strictly tho, apparently I’m a combination knitter, so Knitstagram informs me 😇
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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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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🥺 go gently. Hope you get the rest and support you need
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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
Panel One:
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 · 16/01/2025
Aww thank you ☺️- 50g of spare variegated sock yarn was sitting in the stash crying out for a dark wool contrast. I really like how it’s turned out
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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 found this on Etsy years ago and it’s the best knitting accessory I’ve ever got keeps things from getting lost - it’s not the tidiest but i would be lost without it
Knitting needle holder - looks like a dissecting kit!Knitting needle holder rolled up and tied with a bow
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Are they top down? If so, frog it back to the cuff and turn them into mittens. Am planning doing that with a sock where the 2 colour work made it too tight to put on.
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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
You speak the truth, ma’am
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Well, having knitted a bunch more of it, I then had to do a significant frog ‘n’ repair because I accidentally knitted 2 together and messed up the pattern big style 😳🤯
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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 · 17/12/2024
Oh I’m so glad you found it! It’s chaotic but amazing 🤩
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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 Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
They are lovely!
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
#BESknitters - we are many! I’m too tired to plot
Partly knitted orange and white sock
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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 · 12/12/2024
Awwww I’m so glad you like them. Thank you for helping me use up some of my stash 🤣
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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
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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
Emerging leaders and managers network for “leadership curious” ecologists 😄 Come and join us! #BES2024
Emerging leaders and managers launch at BES 2024
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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 · 10/12/2024
Waverley isn’t as cold as York station is 🤪 safe travels and see you later!
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Oh no! Have you started off yet? Or are we going to find ourselves on the same train later on today 😬
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I admire your floats. 💖
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
It’s also significantly cheaper than buying them individually - you pay per container and can use tesselation skillz to maximise bricks per container
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Prof Thorunn @luehea.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Try your nearest Lego shop and hit the pick n mix. I do a workshop on soil structure, that need specific sizes, and spent a very happy morning counting bricks into the containers, much to the amusement of the staff….
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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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