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@uoyenvironment.bsky.social

🧭 Creating a world we want to live in, together. 🏫 Based at the University of York. πŸ“£ DEG Starter Pack - https://go.bsky.app/9JhaCEY

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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

🌱 Calling all sustainability pros in York!

Join @uoyenvironment.bsky.social for a FREE Green Skills Symposium. Explore practical solutions for:πŸ“ˆCarbon accounting πŸ’°Green finance 🏒Scope 3 reporting

Network with local orgs + bridge the green skills gap

πŸ“…Thu 29 JanπŸ“@york.ac.uk πŸ”—Book:

22.01.2026 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 broadly…

How do we combat desertification without compromising water security or local livelihoods? 🌍🌱

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:

07.01.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘‡πŸŒ

09.01.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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."

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 πŸŽ“

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

07.01.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Central Hall, a brutalist octagonal building, seen from across the lake on a cloudy day. Text reads: Happy New year!

Central Hall, a brutalist octagonal building, seen from across the lake on a cloudy day. Text reads: Happy New year!

Happy new year πŸŽ† 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

01.01.2026 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!🌟

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!🌍🌱

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LCAB Christmas Lecture - Just Earth by Tony Juniper
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-...

16.12.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘‡πŸŒ

16.12.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

🚨 @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!

πŸ”— More info:

16.12.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜industry and government ready’ scientist harnessing the power of waste water treatment: sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/b...

#York #wastewater #postdocresearch

16.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UKRI doctoral training investment set to power UK growth UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invests in next-generation doctoral training to boost UK innovation and economic growth.

Learn more about the UKRI's doctoral training investment, all set to power UK growth: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-do...

16.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

16.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

... 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" πŸ‘

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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

Bio-Boost will transform approaches to wastewater treatment

Exciting news for the University of York and our department πŸ‘‡ 🌍

A groundbreaking new UKRI-BBSRC initiative, Bio-Boost, has been launched to revolutionise our biological understanding of wastewater treatment..

16.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't miss tonight's Beyond Borders: York Climate Narratives kick-off event πŸ‘‡πŸŒ

10.12.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘‡πŸŒ

#drought #finance

10.12.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.12.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Learn more about this brilliant #ClimateAction and #CleanAir project πŸŒπŸ‘‡

04.12.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mahidol University's work in the development of the Bueng Borphet wetland area in #Thailand is quite inspiring! These globally important }wetlands support extensive #fisheries, #rice cultivation and provide vital #flood and #carbon regulation @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social

02.12.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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:

01.12.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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!🌳

Obroma Agumagu reports:
▢️Science-Policy gap is closing
▢️Climate Justice for frontline regions (Niger Delta focus)
▢️Political will is the missing piece

Read Obroma’s blog on action, accountability, + why York's research matters now.πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/YNgH7hI

@uoyenvironment.bsky.social

01.12.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to have attended the Community Without Limits Inclusive Impact Awards last night!

Honoured that our work was shortlisted for the Weaver Award for connecting across boundaries. Huge congrats to all the winners β€” brilliant recognition for the community builders across our University. πŸ’›βœ¨

26.11.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Learn more about sustainable construction in this online discussion next month πŸ‘‡πŸŒ

27.11.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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, β€œI thought this class would be about memorizing countries. But now I can’t stop seeing systems.”He ...

Demian Hommel, associate professor at Oregon State University, shares how the discipline is critical to create students who think spatially and act ethically: β€œGeography belongs at the center of that transformation, no longer a legacy subject, but a frontline framework.”

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We have some truly amazing postgraduate research project opportunities on offer at the moment πŸ‘‡ 🌍

www.york.ac.uk/environment-...

#postgraduateresearch #YorkResearch #DEGtogether

27.11.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 better…..
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25.11.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Celebrate #NationalTreeWeek with a special #York event in December πŸ‘‡πŸŒ³

25.11.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 economic…

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...

21.11.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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