Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Come talk to Dr Sarah Gambell from the GALLANT project and try communiMap, a tool showing community science data gathered in Glasgow over the last two years. Look at environmental data from around the city and add your own ideas. 1/5 122
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Last week we hosted a co-analysis workshop bringing people together to make sense of communiMap data. We spotted patterns, challenged assumptions, and brought experiences into the analysis. It showed the power of looking at data together with communities at the centre. Thank you to everyone who came 011
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Next weekend I’m running my first ever half-marathon (gulp!) and would love your support. I’m raising funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause that means a lot to me. If you can spare a few pennies to sponsor me, I’d be so grateful. 💛 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rias-ru...fundraise.cancerresearchuk.orgRia's running 21KM!In Danny the Champion of the World, Roald Dahl wrote that “everyone deserves a dad who’s sparky.” I’ve been lucky enough to have exactly that! Over the past few years, my wonderful dad has faced the ... 022
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 21/09/2025✨ today’s the last day to join in with our launch of #communiMap - noticing, mapping, and sharing the everyday places and details that matter to us! to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker. here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work! 011
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Come and join the @communigallant.bsky.social team in Elder Park, 11 am on Tuesday, to learn all about the trees that live there!media.tenor.coma man sitting on a tree with the words that does n't make sense to me below himALT: a man sitting on a tree with the words that does n't make sense to me below him 000
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Last Thursday, we wandered with #InvisibleCities from Govan to #UofG We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice. Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end. 000
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 18/08/2025we ate good food, met new people + swapped stories about growing things i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side! the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better 010
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 14/08/2025This will be great! We will be joined by members of the wider GALLANT team, come along and meet us! 😊 000
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Resharing from @communigallant.bsky.social here as I know there are a few teachers and #Glasgow folks in my circles who might like this! 010
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Out on a walk? See something that matters? #communiMap it! Search CommuniMap in the App Store or in Google Play today! 022
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 17/07/2025Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more. Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU 02615
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Finally we are launching #communiMap thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the past year to make this happen 😊 010
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 30/06/2025We had a brilliant time at Glasgow Science Festival 2025! It was a great opportunity to talk with visitors about our new community science app, communiMap, and have people try it out for themselves. More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱 031
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025On June 5, our own Chris joined an invisible cities walking tour from the Pearce Institute to the Glasgow Science Centre 🌿 He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing. 121
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleySensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · 12/06/2025There will be lots of activities in coming months, open to adults in Glasgow who are disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent &/or people with long-term health conditions: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo... @nickyburns.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @riadunkley.bsky.social @communigallant.bsky.socialsensing-climate.comGlasgow activities have started! — Sensing ClimateTo mark the start of Sensing Climate project activities in Glasgow, Scotland, Sarah highlights lots of different ways of getting involved… 055
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Explore the many wider events happening across Glasgow from the 5th to the 15th of June on the Glasgow Science Festival Website! www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien... 011
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 03/06/2025We’re pleased to share that our climate communication training series with Climate Outreach, has successfully finished! Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways. We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎 011
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Join PhD student Emma Plant for a report back evening on her GALLANT research project into pollinator diversity! 📅 Wed 4 June ⏰ 6–8pm 📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3 011
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 27/05/2025🌱 The GALLANT Community Collaboration Research team will be at the Glasgow Science Festival 2025! 🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event! Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌 222
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 20/05/2025📢 Join GALLANT for a unique event at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre! For all those passionate about biodiversity, biology, and Scotland’s natural heritage. 📅 29/05/25 ⏰ 2pm-4pm 📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j 011
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 07/05/2025The GALLANT project is looking for adults (18+) in Glasgow to join the Cycle Nation Trial - a free programme to support people cycling again! Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5 or email gallanttravel@glasgow.ac.uk for more info 🚲 042
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Big thanks to Parents for Future Scotland for hosting the Air Pollution Event at Glasgow City Chambers! 🌍 Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution. 042
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Medical student Abba spent 5 weeks with us researching the powerful impact of green spaces on our health and wellbeing. Her findings reveal what many of us intuitively feel: we NEED nature in our cities. 111
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 30/04/2025We had a brilliant Compost Co-Lab meetup at the Hidden Gardens last Friday 🌿 Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil! 041
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 31/03/2025🎉 The results are in! CommuniMap has won our naming poll! 🗺️ After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition! Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process! 011
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 27/03/2025On Sunday we launched the newest site for our Compost Co-Lab in collaboration with Movement in Thyme and Glasgow Autonomous Space. We’re turning household and community meal waste into a valuable resource that nourishes herbs and plants, enhancing local biodiversity and community resilience. 🌱 041
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 28/03/2025The Compost Co-Lab Zine Making is underway! 🎨 🗞️ 🌱 Today we teamed up with GZL to explore creative ways to document and share our compost stories. From painting with inks made from compost, to collage and photocopying, we learned, created, and had a blast doing it! 021
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 24/03/2025🌱🛠️ Busy day building compost bays at Agnew Lane! We're setting up our newest composting site, exploring how community gardens can partner with local cafes to reuse coffee grounds. Instead of waste going to landfill, we're turning these grounds into rich, quality compost. 142
Reposted by Prof Ria DunkleyCommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 19/03/2025🚲 The GALLANT project is hosting cycling workshops for women and non-binary people in Glasgow. Join us to share your experiences and help make cycling in Glasgow more accessible! Workshops happening in Govanhill and West End this April. tinyurl.com/2b3x79tc 034
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Honoured to give the keynote at the #SERAconf today. Huge thanks to the eight amazing audience members who brought to life the voices that shape my thinking on education in the Anthropocene. SERA truly is the kindest conference there is! Photos by @kdarlingmcq.bsky.social @spday52.bsky.social 050
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Come join us this Thursday at the PI in Govan! 010