Laura Ferguson

Scottish Assoc Marine Science. Previous: Queen's Belfast, UHI, GSAB(biosphere). Social science; governance; policy; engagement; Arctic; marine; protected areas.

[Dr. Karen Alexander @kazaalexander]

Do you also worry about lack of 'youth voice' in #environmental decision-making? If so, come work with me, @ChrisLeakey1, @LauraFer338 & others to address this problem! Deadline: Tues 28 Feb '23.

https://t.co/4mSae1zpDy

#MarSocSci #phdchat @ICITOrkney @HWU_EGIS @SUPERDTP1

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

@sarah_gis @UniOfYork @YorkEnvironment @goatyrush @ESRC @wrssdtp Congratulations Sarah! Well done!

[Prof. Ian Baxter @ibheritage]

A3 #heritagechat I think there's a huge opportunity around micro-credentials and the growth of graduate apprenticeship courses to further link heritage orgs to higher education providers. And let's not forget the lifelong learning angle.

[Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @HistEnvForum]

@HeritageChat @unsplash A4 #HeritageChat. We also need to deepen skills throughout the sector. Our report #HeritageResponds called for investment in training and skills to adapt and build resilience in the face of #ClimateChange: https://t.co/Na8BxBAIXZ

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

Important point about viewing heritage in context and maintaining perspective among other concerns. #HeritageChat

[Prof. Ian Baxter @ibheritage]

A4 #HeritageChat Heritage is both the unique & the everyday - we've made great strides in 'mainstreaming' approaches to taking account of the historic environment in many different contexts, so we have to know when to balance being part of the chorusline or taking centre stage

[ECO Magazine @ecoMagNews]

The Seaweed Academy is the UK’s first dedicated seaweed industry facility.

#Seaweed #Farming @SAMSoceannews

https://t.co/iJFK33Rn7I

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

@ljmabon I'm from there (of a gamekeeping/forestry/deer stalking family) and frequently have to explain to people that Scotland has a rural South West.

[Svalbard Social Science Initiative @SocialSvalbard]

Read about the Svalbard Social Science Initiative in the new issue of IASSA's Northern Notes! #SSSI #Svalbard

[Elaine Azzopardi @AzzopardiElaine]

Our new paper, led by Carsten Jan Hansen, is out @MaritimeStudies @PericlesProject @WesleyFlannery @LauraFer338. It discusses the opportunities and challenges of integrating #Coastal and #maritime #CulturalHeritage in #MarineSpatialPlanning.
https://t.co/7pZ7szI2L6

[Svalbard Social Science Initiative @SocialSvalbard]

The #SSSI Annual Report has been published! Read it here: https://t.co/O3hDjHsfZM

[Scottish Government International @ScotGovInter]

We're supporting Scottish organisations to collaborate with Arctic partners.

The 2022 #ArcticConnections Fund is now open for applications.

Scottish organisations can bid for up to £10,000.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/d9cx81QQp7

[Svalbard Social Science Initiative @SocialSvalbard]

This weekend #SSSI member Dr Laura Ferguson (@LauraFer338) is assisting at @PolarMACs #SCOTMAC Scotland Model Arctic Council. The innovative 3 day simulation brings together 22 students from across Scotland who adopt the roles of Arctic Council delegates.

[Heritage Chat @HeritageChat]

Reminder! The next #HeritageChat will be on 15 March, 1-2pm, on 'International'. Add the questions you would like to see discussed here: https://t.co/xNpDtFPuoZ

📸 @BritishCouncil #CulturalProtectionFund project led by @ICCROM (featured in #HeritageResponds)

[MarSocSci @MarSocSci]

We’re working on this month’s jam-packed edition of the #MarSocSci newsletter. If you’ve got anything to include, send it over to [email protected] and it'll be winging its way to the inboxes of #TeamMarSocSci next week!

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

Great @ASTRAL_H2020 IMTA and Society participatory workshop today with South African stakeholders! Thanks to all our participants for your input.

[ASTRAL Project @ASTRAL_H2020]

Delighted to kickstart our 2nd participatory #workshop today! 👏 Many thanks to our partners @SAMSoceannews for hosting this virtual #event along with @Leitat and @environmentza. A great opportunity to meet South African stakeholders 🇿🇦

https://t.co/gNqriAXZ16

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

Really looking forward to this one! A great set of questions for this month’s #HeritageChat.

[Heritage Chat @HeritageChat]

We're now able to share the questions we'll use in our next #HeritageChat! Join us on 15 Feb, 1-2pm here on Twitter, and chat with us about '#Storytelling and #Heritage' 👇

If you are new to #HeritageChat, you can find instructions to take part here: https://t.co/fihFf7Wjh7

[MarSocSci @MarSocSci]

Are you looking for a way to publicise your research or project? Get in touch and write a blog for us - we'll put it in our monthly newsletter and advertise it through our platforms. Email [email protected]🌊🌊🌊

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

This sounds excellent!

[UK Polar Network @UKPolarNetwork]

📢Save the date! We are hosting a free workshop on successful proposal writing with our friends at @ApecsRussia 🎉 Join us April 11 10-12 UK time to sharpen your skills!

[Heritage Chat @HeritageChat]

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We're pooling the questions for our next #HeritageChat about '#Storytelling and #heritage'; forget to add your question by 9 Feb, and join us here on Twitter for the Chat on 15 Feb, 1-2pm!

[Laura Ferguson @LauraFer338]

This sounds fascinating! Upcoming seminar exploring the cultural significance of the coast as a provocation for art, literary work and critique.

[Coastal Connections @coastalseminars]

Our online @ihr_history seminars return in the New Year with "Coast as Muse" 3rd Feb 2-30m UK time. Including speakers @BeachBooksBlog @MarkFro65736768 @MaggieBowers101 @LouisNetter and Tom Sykes. https://t.co/BYph84Rmfy