@emilygsimmonds.bsky.social
Ecological forecaster aiming to predict population responses to changing environments. Chancellor's Fellow at University of Edinburgh
π KEYNOTE NOMINATIONS
Who would you like to see deliver a keynote at #BOU2027 ?
#BOU2027 | Avian disease ecology | 6 - 8 April 2027 | Nottingham, UK & Zoom & Bluesky
Nominate via link β¬οΈ
bou.org.uk/event/avi...
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Really excited about this conference where I am chairing the Scientific Programme Committee. Please submit your abstracts and join us to discuss the future of avian biodiversity (and our study of it).
01.12.2025 13:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Missed out on #BOUasm25? There's more to come!
UPCOMING BOU CONFERENCES
β‘οΈ BIRDS AND PEOPLE #BOU2026
β‘οΈ AVIAN FUTURES #BOUasm26
β‘οΈ AVIAN DIESEASE ECOLOGY #BOU2027
More details here β‘οΈ bou.org.uk/conferenc...
#BOUasm25 #ornithology
Are you involved in ecological forecasting or prediction in Europe?
Weβre mapping forecasting applications across the continent β from SDMs to observatories with predictive potential.
Submit here π euro-ecoforecast.wordpress.com/forecasting-...
#EcologicalForecasting #EEFI #OpenScience
Second PhD alert:
Advertising a second PhD alongside Amanda Lenzi (lead) and Finn Lindgren on: 'Forecasting natureβs calendar: Joint probabilistic models of phenology in space and time'. Also competition funded through the E5 DTP at Uni of Edinburgh.
e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
alt="Schematic of a graph of a population trajectory for blue tits that is known for half of the x-axis (time) and then forecasted with uncertainty. Above the population trajectory are some weather images (a sun and some rain) they have connections to the population size but the path is unknown. "
PhD advert alert!
Come work with me at Edinburgh.
I'm advertising a PhD on: "Predicting responses of birds to climate change", competition funded through the E5 DTP. Would suit those with an interest in predicting responses to climate change, birds, or both.
e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
Please help shape this conference! If you, or someone you know, work on the future of birds or avian conservation or policy, please do nominate!
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Do you know someone who does outstanding work on avian pop modelling & forecasting? Or who works at interface of avian conservation and decision making given uncertain futures? Submit a keynote nomination for the BOU conference Avian Futures here: bou.org.uk/event/avian-... . Deadline is next week!
22.09.2025 13:43 β π 3 π 10 π¬ 1 π 1Good luck with the next chapter!
19.09.2025 08:47 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in statistics to develop methods for analyzing large scale biodiversity and ecosystem function data at the University of Helsinki.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to do advanced Bayesian modeling with direct link to real world applications.
β° DEADLINE APPROACHING
Don't miss your chance to submit an abstract for #BOU2026
Birds and people | 31 March - 2 April 2026 | Uni of Nottingham & Zoom
Talk, poster & Bluesky abstracts accepted
Deadline 1 September
bou.org.uk/event/bir...
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#BOU2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS π‘
"Birds and People: Challenges and Opportunities of Coexistence"
BOU invites submissions for talks, posters, and #bluesky presentations.
Deadline π
1st September
Submit your abstract: bou.org.uk/event/bir...
#ornithology #abstracts
Really excited about this conference, coming Sept 2026. But now is your chance to shape our programme. Who would you like to see as a keynote? Get your nominations in by 30th Sept 2025.
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π KEYNOTE NOMINATIONS
#BOUasm26 | Avian futures | 29 Sept 2026
Who would you like to see deliver a keynote at #BOUasm26?
Anyone can nominate and you can do so here: bou.org.uk/event/avi...
Nomination deadline: 30 Sept 2025
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π VACANCY
Enjoy #theBOUblog? Join us as Blog Editor!
You'll be responsible for sourcing, editing and publishing content on #theBOUblog & will receive an annual honorarium
Check out the details & apply: bou.org.uk/about-the...
β° Deadline: 29 August
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New preprint: Using pedigree data + genomics from 2,684 great tits in Wytham Woods, we explore spatial genetic structure and the role of dispersal, population turnover and immigration π¦ With @sheldonbirds.bsky.social @nilomr.bsky.social @jon-slate.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Predicted relationship between physical distance (breeding location) and identity-by-descent for different pairwise comparisons of breeding Great Tits in Wytham Woods, Oxfordshire. The effect of distance is strongest for pairs of locally-born birds, and weakest (but non-zero) for pairs of immigrants
Summary of the performance of a random forest classifier trained on 600 000 SNP genotypes to discriminate between immigrant and locally-born Wytham great tits
Like many 'populations' the great tits in Wytham are a meta-population, with extensive immigration. We know very little about who & what immigrants are - here @andreaestandia.bsky.social et al use genomic data to try to understand origins & consequences of immigrants
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Congratulations! Bit late to the party here but hope you're all doing well :)
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β οΈ Passionate about science communication?
Join our team! We are looking for the next Social Media support officer
π bou.org.uk/about-the...
β° Deadline 25 April 2025
Get in touch with our current officer if you have questions @natbzielonka.bsky.social
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Please repost!
π¨ #fullyfundedPhD
β #Ecosystem effects of shipping under present and future #climate and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways
πUni of Strathclyde
π¨βπ¬Dr Jack Laverick
ποΈOct 25 start
π·UK/Home fees, stipend
β³Mon 5 May
#PhD #Glasgow #Scotland #Marine #Ecology #MathematicalModelling #Coding
π³οΈπ³ I'm advertising an exciting opportunity for a PhD student! If you're interested in marine food webs, human impacts, and modelling ecosystems, check out the advert below. Come join our friendly group of marine scientists π. Did I mention it's fully funded?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
π’ VACANCY
Could you be our next Social Media Support Officer?
We're looking for a social media whizz to support our output across multiple platforms
Check out the details & apply: bou.org.uk/about-the...
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π’ VACANCY
Are you committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility within #ornithology ?
Perhaps you could be our next Equality and Diversity Support Officer
Check out the details & apply: bou.org.uk/about-the...
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Today at BioSpace25 organized by European Space Agency with @paniw.bsky.social @patriciasingh.bsky.social πΏ We represent European Chapter of @ecoforecast.bsky.social and showcase an application of iterative near-term ecological forecasting for Donana National Park shrublands πΏ
11.02.2025 08:57 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0BIRDS AND PEOPLE CONFERENCE 2026
Is there someone you would love to see talk about their research on the relationships between birds and people? Nominate your picks for the plenary and keynotes by following the link below.
It is only by understanding what causes sampling bias that we can correct it...
Check out our new Blog post by @robboyd.bsky.social here! π
https://buff.ly/3PVHA30
β° You're almost out of time...
...to register at reduced early-bird rates for #BOU2025
Check out the programme and register now!
bou.org.uk/event/fro...
Early-bird ends 3 Feb
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#BOU2025 | Frontiers in ornithology | 1 - 3 April 2025 | University of Nottingham, UK
Keynote - Lucy Aplin @lucymaplin.bsky.social
Cognition and culture in our urban birds
Book your place now!
Early-bird closes 3 Feb
bou.org.uk/event/fro...
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#BOU2025 | Frontiers in ornithology | 1 - 3 April 2025 | University of Nottingham, UK
Keynote - Benjamin Van Doren
Bird migration through urban landscapes: challenges and opportunities
Book your place now!
Early-bird closes 3 Feb
bou.org.uk/event/fro...
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#BOU2025 | Frontiers in ornithology | 1 - 3 April 2025 | University of Nottingham, UK
Keynote - @nishantkumar.bsky.social
Are cities βThe Room of Requirementβ for birds that link co-culturally with humans?
Book your place now!
Early-bird closes 3 Feb
bou.org.uk/event/fro...
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