Anthropologist, lover of food and wine. Wanting to be the best I can be. All views my own.
Joined August 2015
- Tweets2.4K
- Following1.1K
- Followers736
- Likes4.8K
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
🆕 Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in #Conservation #Ecology
We're keen to hear from those with ecological field skills, inc. botanical identification & terrestrial habitat survey skills.
Closes 9 Jan 2025
Search for 'conservation ecology' via link below ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce016…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
We're hiring!
We're looking for an experienced journalist to join the @SciCommsUWE team as EDITOR of the Science for Environment Policy news service.
👉Search for 'Project Editor': tiny.cc/vxqtzz
⏰ Deadline: 24/11/24
Our project webiste: environment.ec.europa.eu/res…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
We’re gathering links to resources about misinformation and trust in science. These will contribute to a report exploring strategies to address misinformation and trust. Please take a moment to provide details about any resources you recommend! 🙏
encuestas.uv.es/index.php/66…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Welcome to Mark Ashby, a new Senior Lecturer in Applied Ecology, who has started with us this week. Mark joins us from Keele University & will be the new programme leader of the MSc Applied Wildlife Ecology and brings lots of experience & knowledge in #ecology and #conservation.
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Congratulations to @AngelinaFoodPro who has been successful with funding from the @UKRI_News Land Use for Net Zero Nature and People (LUNZ) Programme! Angelina is co-investigator (EDI & Social Justice Lead), on the @LUNZHub, but also the PI on one of the five successful projects!
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Do you know anyone looking for a PhD in conservation social sciences? Share these awesome opportunities with the Welsh Graduate School for Social Sciences @BangorUni! Potential applicants should contact supervisors to develop a proposal (submission deadline 11th Dec).
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Come and join us at the @absw UK Conference of Science Journalists on 15 Oct to hear the results of an international survey looking at how journalists are using AI
#SciComm #journalism
👇👇👇👇
#UKCSJ24 Plenary session
🎙️ #AI: Effective tools for science journalists or a source of fear for the future?
@AndyRidgway1
@Subhrapr
Deborah Cohen
Full schedule👉absw.org.uk/pages/the-schedu…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
I'll be participating in the Sidmouth Science Festival next month, contributing to a discussion on Citizen Science on Weds 9th Oct 7:00-8:30pm. You can find out more about the Festival and the event here: sidmouthsciencefestival.org/ @SciCommsUWE @UWE_SoAS @SidmouthScience
ALT A colourful logo for Sidmouth Science Festival, 4-12 October 2024. The logo states 'sparking curiosity about the world of science. Explore, Learn, Enjoy!'
ALT Extract from the programme that states: Citizen Science: Just for Scientists? Wed 9th Oct, 7pm-8:30pm. Become a citizen scientist: you don't need to be an expert? This evening event explores what citizen science means, hears presentations from three people involved in citizen science projects and invites you to learn about how science can be a community effort.
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
📣 Are you a #scicomm organisation from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania or Canada?
Don't miss the chance to become part of our National & Regional Hubs network!
There's time until 14 October to apply.
All info on: coalesceproject.eu/nr-hubs/
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Our Competence Centre platform launch is now live! @jomagellan is introducing the Competence Centre and what's been achieved so far:
"This is a collaborative process, we are not alone."
#scicomm
@REA_research @EUScienceInnov
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
👏Great to see so many people at the @scicommEU launch of the European Competence Centre for Science Communication platform this morning!
📢Check out the Competence Centre: scicommcentre.eu/ & watch for COALESCE updates: coalesceproject.eu/news/
#scicomm
@REA_research
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
"To improve sustainability #scicomm we tested #arts-based workshops with scientists, artists, & policymakers." Find out more in this new JCOM practice insight by @MarianneAchiam @VittingSeerup @sofielouisedam – see doi.org/10.22323/2.23060801 #sciart
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
📢The 1st Centre for Biomedical Research Conference will take place on Wed 11 Sept!
The event will be an opportunity to introduce the research centre, bring together staff & students to network, showcase research, develop collaborations & further enhance our research community.
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Register now for our online Applied Research Skills module. We have fantastic feedback on this module + people studying from a wide range of career stages, both in and beyond #SciComm. It's also a great option for those looking for methods training as part of a PhD. More details:
You’re unable to view this Post because this account owner limits who can view their Posts. Learn more
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Friends, if you’re interested in equitable approaches to engagement between minoritised groups and environmental scientists, check out this new #OpenAccess paper.
(Shared by our friends from the @JPIClimate.)
#SciComm #EnvironmentalSciences
doi.org/10.3389/esss.2024.10…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
🆕Job opportunity!
We're recruiting for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Farming Systems, with an expertise in agroecology as well as experience of food policy & food security.
📅Closes 28 Aug
Further info & apply:
ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce016…
#agroecology #foodpolicy #foodsecurity
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Today I’m discussing plant awareness in children’s books at #IBC2024. Using The Gruffalo as a case study to show how children’s book’s can influence children’s experience of and knowledge about plants. @UWEBristol @doc_webber @MacmillanKidsUK
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Should we stop using the word #stakeholder in #participatory #engagement research & practice?
Our paper critically examines the limitations of "stakeholder" and its ambiguity, normativity, potential for (further) exclusion & marginalisation.
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10…
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Over the past year, the MAKERS Project, which was funded by the @RAEngNews Diversity Impact Programme, has partnered with @OldLibrary_EV to deliver workshops focused on food growing, sewing, and textile repair.
Read all about it here 👉bit.ly/3XX5d05
Dr Amanda Webber retweeted
Well, team @SciCommsUWE are here in force at the long awaited Science in Public 2024. Fantastic to be here with @clarewilk4 @LauraFoggRogers and David Judge.
👏👏👏Huge thanks to the organisers @SIP_NetworkUK #sip24 for running such a welcoming event
#scicomm
