Studied the almighty tuatara, love science, almost always eating something. Teaching zoology at U. of Otago. She/her
Aotearoa/New Zealand
Joined January 2017
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Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
For each of the recent crises, NZGov has relied on experts. Experts who are largely trained &/or employed at Universities. Defunding Unis when health, climate, disasters, economics etc all face challenges is beyond comprehension. @nzlabour @NZNationalParty @NZGreens @Maori_Party
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
If you are supervising an international student who is trying to write in their non-native language - tell them how awesome they are. They often feel incompetent, frustrated and even stupid. In reality they're really smart - just doing something very complicated. Tell them.
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Looking for grad school and postdoc opportunities in #herpetology? Check out this list of professors who are recruiting scientists to join their labs!
🐢🦎🐸🐊🐍
@AcademicChatter #gradschool #research
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Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Otago is just the latest domino to fall in a series of universities in crisis. thespinoff.co.nz/opinion/28-…
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Over 10,000 reptile species have been assessed, revealing that 21% of all reptile species are at risk of #extinction.
Learn more from the Global Reptile Assessment published on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. bit.ly/3vocQ0R
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Two new weeds related jobs @docgovtnz 🌱
- Science Advisor Threats, based in Wellington or Christchurch careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC…
- Technical Advisor Threats, based in Auckland
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Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
When it seems like Nazis, racists and bigots are on the rise. Remember that last night a Māori astronomer who made Kiwis love Matariki and a fearless LGBT activist won NZer of the Year and Young NZer of the Year. It's going to be OK. We good. 😍❤🤩
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Kathy Burke, undisputed champion of fucking everything, preach it queen!!!
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Synthesis of the most advanced climate science by hundreds of @IPCC_CH authors dropped overnight.
On first review, our situation can be summarised in just two pictures. Check them out.
Our situation speaks for itself, we now need to shift gears into WARP speed.
The world's biggest climate report explained as a movie release
stuff.co.nz/environment/clim…
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
Saw this clip this morning via @sanjanah, same applies here when Maori discovered Cook in 1769
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
NZES is looking for a student representative to join us on council! Members should check their inboxes for details of how to get in touch to express your interest. Supervisors, please encourage students to apply, this is a great networking opportunity and looks great on the CV!
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
I’ve been rocked by this article penned by Dawkins.
Not because of its colonial superiority overtones, but the overt racism.
If your ‘rational objectivity’ can’t explain your stance without racially offending the country your are a guest in, your argument fails.
A short 🧵
My on-stage interviewer in NZ asked my views on their ridiculous science education policy. Spectator happened to ask me to do their Diary same week. The Times picked it up but my NZ friends are betting local media won’t dare. Can Kiwi readers help?
spectator.co.uk/article/why-…
Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
I live in Hawke's Bay and this week has felt like a year. So many people have lost absolutely everything. For those able to, please consider helping the people/organisation's linked in this thread. This is just a drop in the bucket.
Even retweeting this will help.
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Dr Anne A. Besson retweeted
We have a fully-funded #PhD position on Aotearoa New Zealand #eels x stable #isotopes! ⏰🔜 Deadline for applying: 31st of December. With @LadyZooplankton, @XavPochon and @CobainMat – at Wellington City, New Zealand
Feeling the urge to move to New Zealand? Looking for an awesome supervisor? Want to do some awesome research using stable isotopes? Wondering where is it that eels go at sea? Then check out this awesome PhD project with @AmandineSabadel!!! Comes with a NZ$35,000 yearly stipend!
We fucking need to stop calling species ugly 😤
"We love you, even if you're ugly"
Gifting a shag to someone this Christmas could save lives says a group of wildlife supporters showcasing ugly but rare species for virtual adoption, including the chatham shag. rnz.co.nz/news/national/4806…
Go work with Anna, she's amazing!!
Anyone want to do a #PhD with me on #fish #ecology, #migration or #fisheries? The @fsbi PhD studentship deadline is fast approaching (27th Jan 2023)!
While I obv love #Otoliths and 👀 I also love #BigData #HistoricalEcology #isotopes #salmon #tagging
fsbi.org.uk/funding/phd-stud…
