Imakando Christopher

Dr. Imakando holds a PhD in Ecology, MSc Ecology and BSc ED. His current research interests are in the impacts of habitat fragmentation on rodents and bats.

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

#JobAlert - deadline appraching! 🌳📷We are recruiting for a Project Officer based in Lusaka (#Zambia) for an exciting new project 'Habitat Connections' in collaboration with
@BirdwatchZambia
. DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: https://t.co/7oCILKCFMq

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

#JOB ALERT! @bats_w_borders is looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team as part-time Admin and Comms Coordinator, which is an integral role for our small #NGO based in #Scotland.
Deadline approaching ~ find out more at: https://t.co/nkgX7Db9FP

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Join us for the last #WingedWednesday webinar of 2024!

Wed 27 Nov
3 PM Southern Africa

We’re thrilled to host Dr Hernani Fernandes Magalhães de Oliveira sharing “The Conservation of Neotropical Cave-Dwelling Bats.”

Sign up: https://t.co/y6t1cVwXbz
Credit: Hernani Oliveira

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

One week from today, join us for the final #WingedWednesday #webinar of 2024!

27 November
3 PM Southern Africa | 1 PM GMT | 8 AM EDT

We’re excited to welcome @HernaniFMO who will be sharing “The Conservation of Neotropical Cave-Dwelling Bats.”

Sign up: https://t.co/R3xLrmWv2E

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Last month, we celebrated our 50th #WingedWednesday webinar!

We’re delighted to reach this milestone since launching the series in 2020. Thank you to all the amazing speakers and to everyone who’s joined us live or watched via YouTube: https://t.co/lrEXiyy5Mr

#ThrowbackThursday

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Join us for the final #WingedWednesday #webinar of 2024! 🦇

On Wednesday 27 November, we’re thrilled to host Hernani Fernandes Magalhães de Oliveira for a presentation on “The Conservation of Neotropical Cave-Dwelling Bats.”

Sign up: https://t.co/rwYlzLVP6n

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

We're celebrating our 50th #WingedWednesday webinar since May 2020! Thank you to all the amazing speakers & everyone who has joined us!
On Wed 23 Oct Prof Wanda Markotter shares 'A One Health approach to understanding spillover of bat pathogens'
Register: https://t.co/5GELJedW0p

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

We heard an excellent #WingedWednesday #webinar last week from @TuneuCarme

Carme shared 'Bats and rice: assessing the role of bats as insect pest suppressors in rice paddies'

Definitely worth watching back if you missed it: https://t.co/BtqCf9MyYW

#ThrowbackThursday

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Speaker Announcement for #AfriPopo2024!
We're thrilled to announce our second keynote speaker for AfriPopo Student Indaba 2024, taking place 13 & 14 of November
Want to learn more about his fascinating work and how to join us at the Indaba? Click here: https://t.co/yvpwqjDMZ4

[Imakando Christopher @imakando3]

Looking forward to another exciting and educative webinar, come along!

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Get ready for our next #WingedWednesday webinar on Wednesday 25 September!

Join us as @TuneuCarme shares insights on 'Bats and rice: assessing the role of bats as insect pest suppressors in rice paddies'.

Wed 25 Sep 3pm Southern African Time

Sign up: https://t.co/nxy0lLnoeR

[Imakando Christopher @imakando3]

This is a great opportunity to learn about how to set up a bat group. This course will also help you to understand the importance of bats in the ecosystem. Apply now!

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Bats without Borders is bringing back our 'How to set up a bat group' training course in early 2025!

Applications are OPEN! If you're passionate about starting a bat group or leading bat walks, this is for you: https://t.co/yTW0I2LfCP

Thanks to @BatConIntl for their support

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Bats without Borders is bringing back our 'How to set up a bat group' training course in early 2025!

Applications are OPEN! If you're passionate about starting a bat group or leading bat walks, this is for you: https://t.co/yTW0I2LfCP

Thanks to @BatConIntl for their support

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Our second AfriPopo Indaba is just 2 months away, we can’t wait to bring together early career researchers working on African bats #AfriPopo24

Organised by students for students, the Indaba takes place Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 November.

Register here: https://t.co/BpvjPRzW8C

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

The latest African Echoes e-newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest BwB news including updates on our early career pipeline training programme, the 2024 #AfriPopo Indaba & the return of our 'How to set up a bat group' training. Read the full issue here: https://t.co/aO8187xPbu

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

We're hiring! We seek a passionate & dedicated #CommunityEngagementOfficer to join our Bats without Borders colony, working on our Copperbelt Bats project.

Location: #Ndola with some work in Kitwe (Copperbelt Province. #Zambia)

Full details: https://t.co/hwF7M87zWh

#nowhiring

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

We're delighted to share that the August #WingedWednesday webinar speaker is @BronwenHunter sharing 'Using online platforms to understand global patterns of bat hunting, trade and consumption'
3pm southern African time
Register to receive the Zoom link: https://t.co/NsRJlaXkoC

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Only 2 weeks left to register for #AfriPopo2024! 🌟
An online symposium for students & postdoctoral researchers working across mainland Africa & the surrounding islands to showcase their work & network with others in the bat research & conservation space: https://t.co/nfIg5KXGcc

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

The Bats without Borders Early Career Training Programme supports students, recent graduates & those just starting out in ecology / conservation to strengthen essential skills & boost confidence to support career progression.
Apply here: https://t.co/1RNijoPC8t
Deadline: 5 August

[Ara Monadjem @MonadjemAra]

Mt Mabu is a secret paradise in northern Mozambique. It is home to a multitude of endemic species. Read this fantastic article to find out more. https://t.co/ZXT2zamLI8

[Bats without Borders @bats_w_borders]

Two weeks today!

Wed 24 July
#WingedWednesday #webinar

Dr Luis F. Aguirre, Gloria González de Weston & Diana Cardona
'Key Bat Conservation Areas & Sites Initiatives in Latin America: The Ongoing Effort'

Register: https://t.co/nGeP32EYdP
Photo credit: Diana Cardona