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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fellow commuter? Join TrainPal and we both get up to £3 off! I've saved a few £s so far and it's also quite fun? Seeing my rail travel stats and map. Use invite code 27693482$00 and register with my link! t.trainpal.com/89lTh1J

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Shawan Chowdhury @shawan-chowdhury.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢 PhD opportunity at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 🦋 We are looking for a motivated domestic/international PhD student to work on citizen science and insect conservation. Please share with anyone interested! 🌐 shawanchowdhurylab.com #PhD #Ecology #Conservation #CitizenScience #Insects

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Soil Organisms Journal @soilorganismsj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢✨NEW✨ species of Collembola! ✨ONLINE FIRST✨ Check out the paper by James McCulloch on a new species of Collembola found at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in the latest ONLINE FIRST article ⬇️ soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v...

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dream PhD alert! Four years in Oslo studying the Cecidomyiidae, a group that really need work stilling.forskning.no/job-ads-joba...

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PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Entomology

Deadline: 30.09.2026

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Looking to connect with peers who share your passion for insects? The Virtual Student Forum brings together student entomologists from across the UK & beyond, providing a welcoming space to meet new people, exchange ideas & become part of the wider entomological community. buff.ly/nPfqNyI #VSF26

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Join us for the Virtual Student Forum

📅 Event date: Tuesday 1 December 📝 Registration deadline: 17:00, Friday 27 November

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 03/09/2026

Learn to identify the UK’s 33 soil-dwelling earthworm species using microscopes, specimens and an ID key. Ideal for students, soil ecologists, biological recorders & naturalists 🌎 🧪 29 Oct | Natural History Museum, London | From £50 Register here: 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989370476...

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Earthworm Identification

Learn how to identify British earthworm species based on morphological features, using a microscope and ID guide, with Keiron Brown.

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Anyone train travelling soon? I've started using TrainPal and have a referral link to share. Best app I've tried so far. t.trainpal.com/9hkO4Yu

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Ooh shark research in my home city!

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

brb going to write 'science stuff' on all our clipboards 😂

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

New data on insect pollinators show a dramatic decline in hoverflies across Great Britain between 2017–2024. 📉 Around one third reduction in abundance & number of hoverfly species recorded as part of @pomscheme.bsky.social www.ceh.ac.uk/press/new-da... 1/ @jncc.bsky.social 🧪

Epistrophe grossulariae hoverfly and pollen beetles on hogweed, and text headline New data show dramatic decline in hoverflies across Great Britain

Meliscaeva cinctella hoverfly, and text about hoverflies and UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme results

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Launching the More‑Than‑Human Community Toolkit Manual MTH-CTK 🍃📖 Thu 2 July 2026, 16:00–18:00, Goldsmiths, Richard Hoggart Building 137a Panel on community‑led #morethanhuman engagement with low‑cost imaging + audio tools. All welcome! Qs - dsru@gold.ac.uk #community #design #research #biodiversity

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I'm guest editing a Special Collection in @springernature.com BMC Zoology! Do you have #citizenscience or #communityscience research looking for a home? We seek studies on participation, engagement, and collaborative practices in wildlife monitoring and conservation. Learn more: bit.ly/4qDrKdh

Image of person with binoculars on right and text on left saying BMC Special Collection Call for Paper Citizen science for zoological research BMC Zoology Dr. Silke L Voigy-Heucke, Dr. Victoria Burton

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Soil Science Cluster WUR @soilsclusterwur.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

⏳ Only a bit more than two weeks left to register for our earthworm conference ISEE13🪱🪱🪱🪱 in Wageningen (23–28 August)! lnkd.in/eJ4PZ33N 🪱 Join our global community of earthworm researchers 🤝 Reconnect with colleagues and meet new collaborators ⭐ Hear from our invited speakers and many others 🤩

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 09/05/2026

How are UK stag beetle numbers changing? 🪲📊 This video dives into population trends revealed by citizen science and historic specimens – a fascinating look at conservation in action. Watch here: youtu.be/4D-eQHrhIFY @royentsoc.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social

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Changes in the UK Stag Beetle Population: Evidence from Citizen Science and Museum Records

YouTube video by Biological Recording Company

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NFBR @nfbr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Brilliant final talk of the #NFBRConference2026 about the inspiring National Education Nature Park project! #YouthEngagement #BiologicalRecording @nhm.org @soilscholar.bsky.social

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 29/04/2026

Call for proposals to organise a workshop and thematic session at the BES2026 Annual Meeting closes soon! If you have an exciting and timely topic, submit a proposal and help shape the agenda of Europe's largest ecological conference. ⏰Deadline: 15 May Submit today 👇

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Workshop and thematic sessions - submit your proposal - British Ecological Society

Submit your proposal for a workshop or thematic session at this year's BES Annual Meeting in Birmingham. Deadline 15 May 2026

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Saw this in @forteantimes.bsky.social and thought of you @flygirlnhm.bsky.social! If I had medical maggots I think I would want to keep them as pets too!

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NFBR @nfbr.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Are you wanting to get your copy of the awesome "The Biological Recording Handbook - Making Wildlife Count" signed, in person, by the wonderful author - @sarahwhild.bsky.social? Then join us at #NFBRConference2026 Book here: bit.ly/4sZO4iz (p.s. you can buy copy there too!) #BiologicalRecording

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Buy tickets – NFBR 40th Celebration: Data for Nature – The Signing Tree Venue

NFBR 40th Celebration: Data for Nature – The Signing Tree Venue, Thu 7 May 2026 - Fri 8 May 2026 - Help us celebrate 40 years of the National Forum for Biological Recording! The NFBR's conference on t...

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EcoRecord @ecorecord.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🌿 One week to go until the City Nature Challenge! 🌿 Check out the events happening across Birmingham & the Black Country via our 2026 events poster. Event details & links on our CNC webpage (link in comments). Grab your phone, head outside, and spot local wildlife! 🌍📸

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Richard Jones @bugmanjones.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I like beetles, I like them a lot. So I’ve written a book about them to indoctrinate children. dk.com/products/978...

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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Frank Ashwood @frankashwood.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Want to start doing soil animal macrophotography? Or fancy a rare glimpse into mine and @mesofauna.bsky.social's minds? An article has just dropped in @soilorganismsj.bsky.social, showcasing mine and Andy's love for documenting soil biodiversity! 🧪🪱 Open Access: soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v...

A screenshot of the title and abstract page of an article in Soil Organisms journal, entitled 'Advocating for the lobe and protection of soil animals through photography: the work of Frank Ashwood and Andy Murray'.

A photograph of a round, hard-bodied mite walking among a cluster of lollipop-shaped slime mold fruiting bodies.

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Jack Ashby @jackdashby.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Here's an awesome natural history humanities PhD opportunity, working with Cambridge University Library & our insect & archive collections here at @zoologymuseum.bsky.social, exploring the links between entomology, life writing & environmental change. Please share! www.ccc.cam.ac.uk/initiatives/...

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Cambridge University Library, University Museum of Zoology and the University of Cambridge - Collections Connections Communities

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New UKCEH-led study warns of closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate & land use will determine fate of 200+ species of native #birds, #butterflies & #plants across Britain. But sustainable climate & land policies would save many of the species. www.ceh.ac.uk/press/we-hav... 🧪 1/

Infographic explaining species numbers that could be lost under high climate change and intensifying land use

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Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🏅 Shortlisted for the 2025 Robert May prize! 🏅 In his blog post, @robboyd.bsky.social talks about his paper 'Using causal diagrams and superpopulation models to correct geographic biases in biodiversity monitoring data' 🌍 🧪 Read the blog and find the full article 👇 buff.ly/a7UROJJ

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Robin Boyd: Using causal diagrams and superpopulation models to correct geographic biases in biodiversity monitoring data

Throughout March, we are featuring articles shortlisted for the 2025 Robert May Prize. The Robert May Prize is awarded by the British Ecological Society each year for the best paper in Methods in E…

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Myself and colleague Tom Lawrence from @nhm-london.bsky.social will be speaking about the National Education Nature Park this Saturday 21 March 2026 - all welcome!

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Erica McAlister @flygirlnhm.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

It’s an excellent feeling to identify flies Muscidae aren’t my group so the @ukmuscidae.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social workshop is brilliant for me Using both @entmikeashworth.bsky.social and James McGills new keys, this is Polietes hirticus - a northern spp (this one from Cumbria)

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Weekend learning about muscid flies with @dipteristsforum.bsky.social @entmikeashworth.bsky.social loving the heft of the handouts! So much more than house flies.

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I know there are *so* many of you evolution and ecology fiends out there who'd be perfect!! "The Pokémon Company is specifically looking for those with research experience in animal and plant ecology, with Japanese and English language skills on top." (IGN) nordic.ign.com/pokemon-poko... #SciComm 🧪

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The Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in Tokyo

Special research.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

📣 2026 Student Summer Internships are OPEN for applications! We’re recruiting SEVEN interns across our National Capability programmes at our Bangor, Lancaster & Wallingford sites. Superb opportunity for hands-on experience in environmental science & applied research. Details ⬇️ 1/

Group of seven stand in front of meteorological station at UKCEH Wallingford, plus text detailing 2026 summer student internship information

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NFBR @nfbr.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Hi everyone! Keep saving that date! We are almost ready to launch the booking page for our 40th Anniversary Conference in Birmingham 7-8th May, plus a 3rd day of field trip at the amazing looking Saltwells NNR! You can see our fabulous speaker lineup here www.nfbr.org.uk?q=node/274 - more v soon!

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NFBR 40th Celebration: Data for Nature - Save the date! | National Forum for Biological Recording

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Sticky Feet: How Insects Inspire Technology 🐜 Join us & @amentsoc.bsky.social for the Young #VerrallLecture, where Prof. Stanislav Gorb will explore how insects’ adhesive abilities inspire innovation & design. 📍 Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair 🎟️ Free buff.ly/LXW0q5V #BritishScienceWeek

Schedule of talks at Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair featuring insect close-up photos and detailed event timings.

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Work in FE or sixth form? 🌱we’re gathering student views on nature & climate for the National Education Nature Park. Take part by:🧑‍🏫 completing the survey in class💬 discussing as a group + sharing a summary✏️ or completing it independently. Open till end of April ~10 mins survey 👉http://bit.ly/469qXJz

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🌿 Working in ecology, biodiversity or wildlife conservation? Join our webinar exploring the open‑access Nature Park Map and how schools across England are taking action for nature recovery 📅 11 Feb, 16:00–16:45 🔗 www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/webinar-expl...

Before and after photographs of school grounds. One is a concrete playground the other has been improved with containers of colourful flowers.

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Biological Recording Company @biologicalrecording.co.uk · 28/01/2026

We're incredibly PROUD to be offering 80+ online and in-person courses (most completely FREE to attend!). Led by passionate specialists who want to share their knowledge, book as many as you want! This is a huge opportunity for nature enthusiasts🌿 Join us NOW! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-biolog...

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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're excited to be supporting the Early Career Researcher Symposium from @sochistnathist.bsky.social. Taking place on 19 February, the programme showcases research into the study of natural history through time, done by early career researchers across the globe. Book:

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SHNH Early Career Researcher Symposium 2026 - Society for the History of Natural History

For this symposium we have welcomed papers from across the field which speak to any aspects of the history of natural history. The speakers have been drawn from individuals registered for PhD…

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Darren Naish @tetzoo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Today (Jan 21st) is the day... TWO DECADES of Tetrapod Zoology. We start with a review of what went down in 2025... it was quite a busy year. Huge thanks to everyone who visits, reads and leaves comments at Tet Zoo, and especially those who assist with efforts. tetzoo.com/blog/2026/1/...

A montage of animals that had relevance of one sort of another to my 2025…. proboscideans, varanids, phorusrhacids, marsupials, and cryptids like long-necked seals and tatzelwurms.

Cover slide from one of the several events on Mesozoic Art II. The art on the cover of the book is by the amazing Anthony Hutchings, who I’ve now worked with on several occasions (the results of a new collab are due out soon).

Lightroom London gives you more than one opportunity to see the Prehistoric Planet dinosaurs at life-size, both outside (as here) and as part of the event. At right, me with actor Damien Lewis, the show’s narrator. Damien was one of several celebs at the opening event in July. Billie Piper was there too but I didn’t talk to her.

Darren Naish being subtle and low-key in demonstrating enthusiasm for Spinosaurus. This replica skull was brought to the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2025 by the University of Portsmouth team.

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Are you planning to undertake a project in 2026 which involves collecting plant-related data? Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs? Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant! Here's how: bsbi.org/learn/grants... Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows: bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...

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British Mycological Society @britmycolsoc.org.uk · 16/01/2026

Open for applications: Massee Arts Grant: up to £5000 to support novel arts projects focused on fungi. For artists from all disciplines & all geographic locations who can help us encourage engagement and learning about mycology. Find out more & apply here: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/massee-arts-...

Black and white photo of an actor in the centre of a woodland of tall tree trunks, accompanied by a musician in a long coat playing a violin. Credit: Jack Parris, 2025 Massee Arts Grant awardee. https://www.instagram.com/jackparrisd/

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 14/01/2026

We are now accepting grant applications to fund ecological research and outreach worldwide. ⏰Apply before 10 March 2026! Find out what grants you can apply to 👇 f.mtr.cool/cucxadvxjq 🧪🌍

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BES Macro @besmacro.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Are you into macroecology and/or macroevolution? Want to make our field a better place? Please consider joining the BES Macro SIG Committee! We're currently recruiting for a vice chair and ordinary member(s). More info and how to apply (deadline Jan 20th!): mcusercontent.com/a9537304d9bd...

a screenshot of a flyer about the BES Macro SIG -- there's a meandering river, pink 'British Ecological Society' branding, and the title 'BES Macro Group Volunteer Opportunities'

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/01/2026

“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 🧪 IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍

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Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

An accessible, easily understandable description of the Earth BioGenome Project @ebpgenome.bsky.social - a worldwide effort aiming to read the complete set of genetic instructions (genomes) for every known eukaryotic species on Earth kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #biodiversity #genomics

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The Earth BioGenome Project: Building the Ultimate Library of Life

Earth is full of amazing life forms, from giant whales to tiny microbes. Scientists want to understand and protect this biodiversity—but first, they need to know what is out there. That is where the E...

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Soil Organisms Journal @soilorganismsj.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📢 Call for Collaborators! Interested in Isopods? Check out this call in Soil Organisms by Konstantin Gongalsky and colleagues @msteinwandter.bsky.social @soilscholar.bsky.social soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v...

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OniscidBase: A call for contributions to a global database to advance terrestrial isopod research | Soil Organisms

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The MERL wins again (sorry to my employer @nhm-london.bsky.social)! And their Bluesky Hog is just the thing for a pig-loving 80th birthday New Year celebration which was stressing me out!

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Dr Victoria J Burton @soilscholar.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Oh #DinoConUK 2026 is on my birthday!! I'm going to have to try and wrangle a holiday.

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