Rob Briers

Professor of Ecology & Biodiversity @EdNapLifeSci @ENUApplyScience. Evolved in freshwater but have adapted to both marine and terrestrial environments.

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Many congratulations to @hinchliffe_m on a successful defence of PhD thesis in viva yesterday. Thanks to @ProfJGrey and @JWhite211 for acting as examiners! @EdinburghNapier @ENUApplyScience

[Rory McLeod @Rory_GCRGN]

We are delighted to publish a new @ClydeWetlands mapping study for the @GlasgowCityRgn. The study led by @GCVGreenNetwork provides new data and evidence for the region to target future #wetland creation & help identify #NatureNetworks💧🌱🦋

[Ponderful @ponds4climate]

💡 Want to discover the latest freshwater research?

💦 Check out the latest issue of Freshwater Reports! Professor Jeremy Biggs from #PONDERFUL partner @freshwaterhabs reflects on how the latest research might change how we think about ponds.

👉 https://t.co/kN9fhiF8wm

[Chris Harrod @chris_harrod]

Exciting PhD project on the ecological implications of divergence & adaption to warm water habitats in 3-spined sticklebacks combining field work in Iceland, mesocosms, tank studies & lab-work in the UK. Great team, lots of exciting ideas & techniques.
https://t.co/MHZu2hDzCJ

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Afternoon session of #twicconf starts with an update on the Better Diversity Data project from Christine Tansey of @NBNTrust

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

David Hill from @BC_Scotland tells us about conservation of the Northern Brown Argus butterfly @wildlife_info #twicconf

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Hearing about progress on the Tweed Meadows project from @Apithanny now @wildlife_info #twicconf

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Next up at #twicconf is Helen Dickinson of @BumblebeeTrust presenting #BeeWalk data @wildlife_info

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Another @wildlife_info #twicconf kicking off with Alastair Whyte from @PlantlifeScot talking about species rich grasslands

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Fully-funded 3.5-year #PhD at @EdinburghNapier University to advance understanding of wild #mammal community responses to #rewilding. Start date 1 Mar 2025. More details here: https://t.co/ztDVrrNDz7. Please circulate if you know anyone who may be interested. 🌱🦌🐾

[Ponderful @ponds4climate]

🌍 What an inspiring first day at the International Pond Conference! Thank you to all our speakers, poster contributors, and attendees.

What was your biggest takeaway? Share your thoughts below 👇

Tomorrow, the focus shifts to policy and practice. See you then!

[James White @JWhite211]

PLS SHARE - Want to study for a @CENTA_NERC PhD on #macrophytes and #river #temperature that informs #riparianplanting #management actions? Join us at @GeogBham (@freshwaterflows), teaming up with @EnvAgency (@Judy_E12) and @UK_CEH. Email with any qu's- https://t.co/3zMfidJlBc.

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Get your tickets for the excellent TWIC conference - great value for a great day!

[TWIC @wildlife_info]

‼️ If you want to attend the TWIC Conference on Sat 16 November, you'll need to be quick! ‼️ Bookings close at the end of Sun 10 November. Visit Eventbrite: https://t.co/W7FEkSRQzY for a full programme & to book. With thanks to our sponsor Traquair House.

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

@bugsymac1 @BritEntSoc 👏👏 well deserved Craig!

[Rob Briers @RobBriersNapier]

Have I just inadvertently moved to Florida? @bbcweather

[Ponderful @ponds4climate]

📢 Booking is OPEN for the virtual International Pond Conference! 💦

Organised by #PONDERFUL and @europeanponds this free event explores ponds for biodiversity conservation and as nature-based solutions at a time of climate change.

Book today ➡️ https://t.co/S3kDYXbag2

[Ponderful @ponds4climate]

🌱 The International Pond Conference, organised by #PONDERFUL and @europeanponds, will explore the importance of ponds for people and planet. 💧

We have a fantastic programme of inspirational speakers from around the world, with registration opening very soon!

[NewtPartnership @NewtPartnership]

📢 We are hiring!

We are looking for an experienced Project Officer who can work with @Freshwaterhabs, @ARC_bytes and @NatureSpaceUK to deliver habitat creation and management projects, with a focus on ponds and great crested newt.

Apply here 👉 https://t.co/B6V13CH9bX

[Jay of the Triffids @JayoftheTriffid]

WANTED: Research Assistant @EdinburghNapier for 6 months full-time from 1 Oct 2024 to work on a Forestry Commission funded research project about protecting trees and treescapes against herbivorous mammals. Apply by 4 Aug. Details: https://t.co/OykE8GyODb Please retweet, thanks!

[Ponderful @ponds4climate]

⏲️LAST CALL! Don't forget to submit your abstract for the International Pond Conference, organised by #PONDERFUL and @europeanponds by this Friday 19th July.

👉 https://t.co/S3kDYXbI5A