Philippa Bell

PhD student studying Urban Ecology at The University of Melbourne. Researching urban 🐞🐛🐜 and 🦅 🦢🐦, asking how can we support biodiversity in our cities?

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

We’re very excited to announce that the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Biodiversity Conference will be hosted by The University of Melbourne in February 2026! Stay tuned for the opening of abstract submissions, ticket sales and more! @UniMelb

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS for #VicBioCon26 are now OPEN!! Find out more at https://www.vicbiocon/2026-abstracts. Submissions close 31st October.

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

We’re looking to grow our team with new committee members!

Come to our in-person Open Day on Friday the 23rd of May to hear about what we do, meet the team, and see if being part of the committee might be a fit for you!

More info & RSVP at this link!

https://t.co/tPrp1rrULw

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

🚨Only 2 weeks left to submit abstracts for #VicBioCon25🚨Whether you're a postgrad (Honours, Masters & PhD), early career researcher, environmental consultant or industry professional, we'd love to see you there!🐸 https://t.co/NtOzgLisoJ
📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

🚨SAVE THE DATE!🚨 #VicBioCon25 will be held at @MonashUni’s Clayton campus on the 11th-13th of Feb 2025! Be sure to submit abstracts at https://t.co/FEk4ja9aLB by October 31st and we’ll see you there!🌱

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

It's Frog Month Victoria (#Frogtober)! Here's one of last year's photo comp winners! 🐸 Look out for the #VicBioCon25 photo comp later this year & don't forget to submit your abstracts at https://t.co/BbTheSaqCj by October 31st!🦎🐟🌳

📷 Jeremy Tscharke |https://t.co/PCg6NyfUJ1

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

We can't believe it's already been half a year since #VicBioCon24! We're looking forward to exploring more fascinating topics and hearing from amazing people! 🐸 What would you like to see discussed at the next VicBioCon?🌳

[Nick Volpe @nvolpewild]

Was there yesterday arvo and saw 45 species of birds in an hour…
These are 8 species of finch that live here alone! 🐤
The dozers are in and ready to destroy everyone’s favourite birding spot in Darwin and our LAST local woodlands. 🌳🚜
Shame @tanya_plibersek 😡

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

As our first plenary speaker for #VicBioCon24, @drkyliesoanes expertly intertwines 90s classics in her presentation on creative conservation for nature in cities

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

The Urban Ecology session begins with Philippa Bell’s “Building Streetscape Habitat to Enrich Biodiversity”!

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

On Feb 8th at #VicBioCon24 we'll hear from professionals discussing how to improve support, public image and funding for less-appreciated wildlife in our panel "Not So Cute And Fluffy"🐜What questions would you like to hear them discuss?

📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

Tickets are now on sale for #VicBioCon24!! 🌱 Run don’t walk to https://t.co/dQFnKaWvQS to secure your spot at the conference in Feb🐾 More info on tickets, prices, and optional extras in 🧵below!

📷 "Mt Oberon" | Philippa Bell @philippab96

[darkskyalliance @darkskyalliance]

Do you know someone 18 - 25 who is passionate about the environment, night ecology, astronomy - or just wants to do something wonderful for the planet?
ADSA is looking for Ambassadors now for 2024! Learn more here!
#darkskies #lightpollution https://t.co/kEFaxqzcF1

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

Introducing our 1st plenary speaker for #VicBioCon24 Dr Kylie Soanes! @kyliesoanes is a Research Fellow in Urban Biodiversity with the School of Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences @UniMelb🌳We’re so excited to hear her speak about creative solutions for urban biodiversity!🐾

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

Happy #BiodiversityMonth! Abstract submissions for #VicBioCon24 at @Deakin are open until the 27th of October! 🪲 Our Breaking Barriers Grant will be available later this year for presenters who need support attending the conference 🌳

📷 by Jules Farquhar | @FarquharJules

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

Abstract submissions for #VicBioCon24 are NOW OPEN! 🥳 We invite submissions from postgrads (Honours, Masters and PhD), early career researchers, environmental consultants & industry professionals working on Victorian biodiversity. To submit yours, head to https://t.co/p7ZDR74jXI

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

Is there someone you would love to see present at #VicBioCon24? Someone who does exciting research, took a unique career path, or is an engaging and passionate presenter. Send us your plenary speaker suggestions and we'll see what magic we can muster! 🗣🎤🤩

[VicBioCon @VicBioCon]

It’s #NationalScienceWeek and what better week to announce that #VicBioCon24 will be coming to you from @Deakin University's Burwood Campus on 7-9th of February 🥳 We can't wait to see you all there!

[Andrew Simms @AndrewSimms_uk]

All over Paris car parking spaces are being upgraded to plots for trees and micro gardens - cooling the city, cleaning the air & making the streets more pleasant for people - thanks to the vision & tenacity of city's mayor...

[Katherine Horsfall @Kat_Horsfall]

Fantastic to share #ESAus23 with this crew of talented researchers. Darwin was delightful and I leave very inspired by so many great posters and presentations. Looking forward to the next conference in Melbourne @EcolSocAus !