University of Exeter CEC
@UniExeCEC
The Centre for Ecology and Conservation uses research and education to understand ecology, evolution and solutions to the global biodiversity crisis.
Happy International Seal Day! 🧑🔬 Dr Luis Huckstadt - senior lecturer with us and marine mammal researcher - tells us why seals are so important: #InternationalSealDay #Seal #Seals #SealResearch #SealConservation #MarineMammal #Pinniped
This week’s seminar is about climate change! 🧑🏫 Sinead English - UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and PI of the Evolution and Vector Ecology Lab at the University of Bristol - will present: “Coping with climate change: a developmental perspective”. 📅 20th March, 1PM 📍 DDM LTA
👨🏫 Luke Holmann - Associate Professor in the Animal and Plant Science Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University - will present the seminar “The genomic and phenomic underpinnings of sex- and age-specific fitness”. 📅 27th February, 1PM 📍 DDM LTA
Today is Earth Day 2025 and is the 55th anniversary! “To honour this milestone, we are inviting our one billion supporters in 192 countries to unite behind renewable energy, with the goal of tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.” EARTHDAY.ORG
POV: you go to uni in Cornwall Your experience at university in Cornwall is like no other. Surfing in between lectures, exploring new walks through woodlands, and ending the day with a sunset on Gylly beach. Visit our campus and see what you think! #Cornwall #UniofExeter
This week’s CEC seminar is the last seminar of the term! 🧑🏫 Marta Shocket - disease ecologist working as a Lecturer in Ecology at Lancaster University - will present the seminar “Thermal Ecology of Infectious Disease”. 📅 27th March, 1PM 📍 DDM LTA
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change! 📑 The paper, is entitled: “Occupancy of urban habitats by the Jersey tiger moth is revealed by social media data but not traditional monitoring.” #CitizenScience #Conservation
Join fellow wildlife recorders at the second annual Cornwall Recorder's Conference! 🎟️ Tickets online (cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-03…) and lunch is included for those attending in person. There is also the option of attending remotely. 🧑🎓 Student discount code: STUDENTS10 for 10% off
Just a week ago I passed my PhD viva on leprosy surveillance in primates in Cantanhez NP, Guinea-Bissau @UniExeCornwall @UniExeCEC 🐵🦠💩📷. Many thanks to my examiners Dr Andrew Young and Prof Guy Cowlishaw, and my supervisors Dr Kimberley Hockings and Prof @camillebonneaud!
Calling Cornwall Summer 2025 graduating students! 🧑🎓 The graduation committee is looking for your photos to feature in the graduation slideshow at the graduation ceremony. 📸 Consent must be gained from all persons in the photos 🗓️ Deadline: 11th April forms.office.com/e/V6SWzvtQ2c
Turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Research led by @UniExeCEC monitored nesting turtles in Cyprus and found they return to their regular nesting spots earlier to compensate for rising temperatures. brnw.ch/21wQRg0 @ExeterMarine @UniofExeterESI
📢 Fully funded PhD for #BlackBritishResearchers 🧑🏿🎓💫 @UniExeCEC is offering a studentship focusing on sustainable water systems & river management—with a focus on the River Thames & estuary. 🌊 📅 Apply by 28 Feb 2025 🔗 exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/… #PhDOpportunity #RiverThames