Arqus European University Alliance annual conference has kicked off at @maynoothuniversity.ie ! Looking forward to connecting with alliance members 🤝 Maynooth University International | @ec.europa.eu

📣 Funded* #PhD position (4 years) Wood #Ant #conservation project in Ireland🐜 @maynoothuniversity.ie Application close: 3 June 2026 More info: dirilgenecology.com/contact/ - @muresearch.bsky.social | @mu-gra25.bsky.social | @maynooth-bgs.bsky.social | * @npwsireland.bsky.social #findaphd

1 week left to apply ! #entomology #woodant #translocation #formica #phd #research

A fantastic opportunity to join the Department of Biology at @maynoothuniversity.ie Student stipend: €25,000 per annum www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res... #MUResearch #PhDlife

📣 Funded* #PhD position (4 years) Wood #Ant #conservation project in Ireland🐜 @maynoothuniversity.ie Application close: 3 June 2026 More info: dirilgenecology.com/contact/ - @muresearch.bsky.social | @mu-gra25.bsky.social | @maynooth-bgs.bsky.social | * @npwsireland.bsky.social #findaphd

Today's NETSOB lunchtime symposium will focus on #soilbiodiversity indicators, metrics, and harmonized monitoring methods to support global, regional, + national soil #monitoring systems. 12:30-13:30 Join us ! @gsb2026.bsky.social #GSB2026 (Oak Bay 1)

Silent auction item is a print by a local artist; also the gift for our keynote speakers. You can place your bids at the registration desk #GSB2026.

Reflecting on an incredible first day of #GSB2026 🪱 A warm welcome and official transition of leadership to the new Scientific Chair, @lindolab.bsky.social! We cannot wait to see what the future holds! Now onto day two 🐜

🎤 Our second plenary speaker: Dr. César Marín @cmarin.bsky.social hosted by our own Wim van der Putten

Look who made their NEE cover debut...a beautiful #springtail! #soil #soilfauna #Collembola #soilbiodiversity Macro photography by @frankashwood.bsky.social

Dr Zoë Lindo kicks off the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity conference! #GSB2026 #soil #soilbiodiversity @gsb2026.bsky.social

Big shoes to fill *cough @amytaggart.bsky.social ... buuut we are a great bunch of researchers to work with, promise! #naturejobs #biodiversity #climate #IrishJobs #JobFairy

Europe takes a decisive step to protect one of our most precious resources. Today, the first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force. It improves soil health, strengthens food security and enhances resilience to natural disasters. More: link.europa.eu/MfJ3GP

Excited to launch the new improved Reproducible Code guide from @britishecologicalsociety.org @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social FREE online here! www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/... Amazing work by some very talented ECRs. We hope it’s useful!

📣Applications are now open! Find out more about how to apply 👇

It's good to be back #BES2025 @britishecologicalsociety.org Looking forward to the next few days of #ecology!

We look forward to connecting with SSSI members and wider soil community on #worldsoilday this Friday! Work on soil and not yet a member? 🪱 lnkd.in/dghSvCTj #soilscience #irishsoils

Final reminder to all SSSI members to join the AGM tomorrow (Thursday) ahead of #worldsoilday #soilscience #irishsoil

Calling all #woodant researchers and stakeholders in Ireland ! 🐜 Join the All Ireland Wood Ant Network - Patrick Gleeson @patrickgleeson.bsky.social with poster 'The Future of Wood Ants in Ireland' at the Irish Entomologist's Meeting

President of The Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social Prof Jane Stout, wrapping up the final session before lunch Keep an eye out in 2026 for: #ento26 , #insectweek #standtallforthesmall and Phase III All Ireland Pollinator Plan (2026-2030)

darastanley.bsky.social kicks off the Irish Entomologist's Meeting ! Delighted to be reunited with fellow #entomology enthusiasts and researchers ! - @ucddublin.bsky.social | @royentsoc.bsky.social Thanks to convenors Dara & @aislingmoffat.bsky.social

Reminder to all SSSI members to register for upcoming AGM (hybrid event) Date: Thursday 4 December 2025 - SSSI is open to all interested/working in the area of #soilscience 🪱 Become a member: lnkd.in/dghSvCTj

Don't miss out on this #worldsoilday2025 event 🪱 When: Friday 5 December 2025 Where: UCD, Dublin FREE registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/our-living... - @epaireland.bsky.social @ucdearth.bsky.social

"Open Letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization" in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social 100+ signatories #calltoaction doi.org/10.1002/ppp3... #soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment @thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social

Hannah Arendt Today, co-organised by our Teaching Fellow Sam Fazekas, runs 31 Oct–5 Dec and features early-career researchers exploring Arendt’s political thought. ✨ Free and open to all. Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social

Are you researching the conservation, ecology or taxonomy of soil & litter invertebrates? Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social! More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so... #SoilBiodiversity 🧪

Today the @aicbrn.bsky.social hosted it’s ‘From Gaps to Greenways’ workshop @tcddublin.bsky.social with guest speakers including Jeanne Moore fm #NESC, Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social, Deidre Lynn @npwsireland.bsky.social & Gerry Clabby fm #DECC lots of inspiring discussion @ybuckley.bsky.social

Ready to kick the day off ! From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event #biodiversity #policy

Hey soil critter & soil biodiversity enthusiasts! Vote for #BugoftheYear! Our colleague & macrophotographer @frankashwood.bsky.social entered a #GiantSpringtail up for vote! Check it out 🪱🐜 bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe... #soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety

What a day to kick of this seasons @soilbon.bsky.social sampling ! So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk. Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪 #soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil

🚨 Job alert 🚨 Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊 vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...

Are you a #researcher or stakeholder on #climate and #biodiversity matters in the island of Ireland? Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇 Hope to see you there! #collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy

** Up to €2,500 FUNDING FOR MASTERS STUDENTS ** The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy. Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups. More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...

We’ve just wrapped up another Translating Soil Biodiversity Co-working Day, adding 11 new translations in 6 languages! You can now explore "Earthworms of the World" in Nepali and Chinese, along with more exciting article translations. Take a look here: idiv-biodiversity.de/en/young-min...

📢Call for nominations The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites governments and other relevant stakeholders to nominate early-career candidates to participate in the IPBES fellowship programme for the “second global assessment”.

🦋 Nominations are now open for fellows to contribute to the second IPBES global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services. ⏰ Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional experience in relevant fields are invited to apply by 28 March 2025.

If you are based in #Pembrokeshire, or are near, or if you are on hols in #Pembrokeshire for the #Easter break, come & join superstar @eloisewilliams.bsky.social & me for a FREE #Philosophy & #Storytelling workshop on April 12th forms.office.com/r/63XqBqsHQZ womeninparenthesis.co.uk/philosophy-in-…

Budburst survey 2025 forms.gle/WUiaXVTWZaDC... This little survey has run since 1994

Good evening Bluesky! This is the official account for Soil BON Global. We are a global soil monitoring project in it's 4th year looking to grow the community of researchers across the globe to share their sampling, publications, & training experiences from the project. Stay tuned!

Hello! We are new here...come follow us! SSSI is an All-Ireland body for professionals and students in #soilscience. We actively promote research, knowledge transfer and sustainable management of #soils in Ireland through scientific #meetings, #fieldtrips, and discussion #forums. www.ucd.ie/sssi/

Exciting research at MU is helping Irish farmers tackle climate change & sustainability challenges 🌱 Prof. Gerry Lacey’s team is using robotics and solar tech to improve farming practices and make farms more resilient. #SustainableFarming www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Thanks @joannakacprzyk.bsky.social & Lorna Donlan for sharing your experience of working together combining #science and #art. "Beyond the green backdrop: Exploring the plant-human connection through art" www.ucd.ie/earth/events... #meaningfulcollabs #tapestry #collaborativeweaving #plants

And so my Midgley journey begins... with thanks to @amytaggart.bsky.social for the intro and final nudge during @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social talk at the SWIP Ireland conference! Shout out to @maynoothuniversity.ie Bookshop who actually stocks some Midgley! #science #philosophy #academiclife

Pleasure to host the annual IPRN meeting in @maynoothuni.bsky.social this year! We included a nice break from hearing about interesting #pollinator research to explore some MU Green Campus spots 🌳🐝

So happy that @taradirilgen.bsky.social and I braved Storm Darragh & attended SWIPI2024 today! Many great discussions on world building in times of violence, and importantly, lots of listening! So inspired by @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social’s Midgleyean toolbox for remapping & world building 🌍 🦉 🐠 👩‍🔧 🧭

Climate & Nature hustings kicking off at RIA with @foeireland.bsky.social, Stop Climate Chaos & DCU Centre for Climate & Society

In the run up to the Irish #GE2024 & as #COP29 talks enter their final phase, #AICBRN is calling for a bold, supercharged effort to reimagine the contract between universities, communities & government agencies to tackle the #climate & #biodiversity crises. Read more here: aicbrn.net/wp-content/u...