Green Skills Symposium: Building capacity for sustainable growth
Date: Thursday 29th January 2026 Time: 16:00 - 19:00 (GMT) In person at the University of York Free admission, booking required Attendance to ONE talk only
π± Calling all sustainability pros in York!
Join @uoyenvironment.bsky.social for a FREE Green Skills Symposium. Explore practical solutions for:πCarbon accounting π°Green finance π’Scope 3 reporting
Network with local orgs + bridge the green skills gap
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Thu 29 Janπ@york.ac.uk πBook:
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PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadlyβ¦
How do we combat desertification without compromising water security or local livelihoods? ππ±
New research in @pnas.org, co-authored by @proflinds.bsky.social, argues that we must move beyond simple "greening" to integrated, SDG-driven strategies.
Read more:
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Join SEI's fifth annual Currents webinar later this month to learn more about the trends that will shape climate and global resilience in 2026 and beyond ππ
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Headshots of Amish Tripathi, Professor Sir Simon Donaldson, Professor Sue Hartley and Dame Amanda Blanc. Text reads: "Honorary graduates. Introducing the four distinguished figures who will receive honorary degrees during our graduation ceremonies this winter."
Introducing your Honorary Graduates for our winter 2026 ceremonies π
The honorary degrees recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society through leadership, scholarship, public engagement and cultural impact.
Find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/22k872yh
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Central Hall, a brutalist octagonal building, seen from across the lake on a cloudy day. Text reads: Happy New year!
Happy new year π 2026 is here, and we can't wait to see what it has in store for us here at York!
Take a look back at how our staff and students made a difference in our community during 2025: https://tinyurl.com/43eft3r7
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From quantum leaps to improving patient care: Celebrating the achievements of our researchers in driving positive change
The University of York is celebrating a year of exceptional academic achievement, with many of our researchers receiving recognition for being at the forefront of their fields.
Ending 2025 on a high!π
So proud to see so many @york.ac.uk researchers recognised for their global impact this year. Huge congrats to YESI Director @proflinds.bsky.social + Resilient Socio-ecological Systems co-lead @rob-marchant.bsky.social for making the list!ππ±
Read more:
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YouTube video by Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
LCAB Christmas Lecture - Just Earth by Tony Juniper
Catch up on our sold out lecture with @tonyjuniper.bsky.social.
Tony reflects on environmental legacy, current climate challenges and social inequalities before considering how we might tackle some of these issues.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y24-...
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Academics, artists and creative people are being invited to use their imagination and creativity to tackle the climate crisis in an exciting opportunity for 2026 ππ
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YCEDE Interdisciplinary AI Training and Conference Funding Scheme - now open! Aimed at supporting UK (Home fees status) PGRs and Masters students from ethnically minority backgrounds. Application deadline: 6 January 2026
π¨ @york.ac.uk Uni PhD/Masters students! Are you from an ethnically minority background + using AI/ML in your research?
YCEDE has a Conference + Training Fund for you! Apply now to fund conferences or AI training.
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026! Apply FAST!
π More info:
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Such dedication to understanding tropical #ecosystem function and using this to guide #management around Doi Tung, northern Thailand. In a 1.4 ha #forest plot 4000 trees and saplings across 200 species take 2 months to measure. #biodiversity @yesiuoy.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
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And discover more about applying to be part of the first Bio-Boost cohort, the chance to be an βindustry and government readyβ scientist harnessing the power of waste water treatment: sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/b...
#York #wastewater #postdocresearch
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Learn more about this incredible research that will take shape in the Department of Environment and Geography: www.york.ac.uk/environment-...
#YorkResearch #BioBoost #sustainability
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... Bio-Boost lead Professor Jason Snape said: "By training scientists who can bridge biology, engineering, and digital technologies, we are future-proofing the UK water industry and delivering solutions with national and global impact" π
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.. Bio-Boost will deliver 21 doctoral graduates equipped with the skills, vision, and entrepreneurial mindset to drive innovation across the public, private, and third sectors..
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Bio-Boost will transform approaches to wastewater treatment
Exciting news for the University of York and our department π π
A groundbreaking new UKRI-BBSRC initiative, Bio-Boost, has been launched to revolutionise our biological understanding of wastewater treatment..
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Don't miss tonight's Beyond Borders: York Climate Narratives kick-off event ππ
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Well done to our department's @proflinds.bsky.social, sharing timely and important #YorkResearch into land tenure, drought and finance at a special UNCCD CRIC23 joint side event ππ
#drought #finance
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Truly multi functional #landscapes in action around DoiTung (Flag Mountain) in northern Thailand thanks to 30 years of work on #forest #conservation, livelihood support and strong #communities. @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
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Learn more about this brilliant #ClimateAction and #CleanAir project ππ
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Call for abstracts: Learning from Non-Capitalist Economies. Deadline 19th December. Details here: esee2026ghent.be/wp-content/u...
Abstracts will form sessions at the 16th Biennial Conference of the European Society of Ecological Economics in Ghent. More details th thread below:
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Niger Delta, and Global Climate Action
What the Outcomes Mean for the University of York, the Niger Delta, and Global Climate Action
Back from #COP30!π³
Obroma Agumagu reports:
βΆοΈScience-Policy gap is closing
βΆοΈClimate Justice for frontline regions (Niger Delta focus)
βΆοΈPolitical will is the missing piece
Read Obromaβs blog on action, accountability, + why York's research matters now.π buff.ly/YNgH7hI
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social
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Learn more about sustainable construction in this online discussion next month ππ
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What If Geography Is the Curriculum We Need for the Future? - EdSurge News
A student once told me, halfway through the term, βI thought this class would be about memorizing countries. But now I canβt stop seeing systems.βHe ...
Demian Hommel, associate professor at Oregon State University, shares how the discipline is critical to create students who think spatially and act ethically: βGeography belongs at the center of that transformation, no longer a legacy subject, but a frontline framework.β
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We have some truly amazing postgraduate research project opportunities on offer at the moment π π
www.york.ac.uk/environment-...
#postgraduateresearch #YorkResearch #DEGtogether
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Very refreshing to be at a workshop where people are actively engaged, participating and passionate about the valuing voices tool and how this can help people do #research betterβ¦..
@yesiuoy.bsky.social @anthropocenebio.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@wellcometrust.bsky.social
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Celebrate #NationalTreeWeek with a special #York event in December ππ³
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Uneven development and the geographies of energy transition in Mozambique
In Mozambique, sustainable energy access is an increasing priority for a diverse range of actors seeking to improve livelihoods and stimulate economicβ¦
Pleased to share our new article, which examines Mozambique's energy transition as multiple, socially/ spatially uneven, and contested -thanks to @marcusjpower.bsky.social for leading this, and Lorraine Howe and Carlos Shenga for your many insights www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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MSc, Global Sustainability Solutions at Exeter University. Previously...PhD (Psychology), SEN teacher. Interested in Tipping Points, Systems Thinking, Feedback Loops..."the talkative one, the one trying to save the planet" π€£
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Ecologist, ornithologist & nature lover.
Professor of ecology & conservation at the University of York.
Author of 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds.
Chair of A Rocha UK.
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