Promoting research and collaborations across the universities, local communities and the world
Wildlife conservation day seeks to spread awareness about persevering and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants
Today were are showcasing the fascinating Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon spend most of its life at sea, but makes an epic journey back to the river or stream they were born in.
Atlantic salmon feed on different species when they live in freshwater and when they are out at sea.
Try our colouring sheet and see if you can match the species with the drawing!
Head on over to this website to find out more details on the exciting project Bournemouth University researchers have been working on! #SAMARCH #Underwaterworld #Outreach #Publicengagement #BU_CEES
Find out more here!:
SAMARCH featured at the first ever Science Festival in Weymouth (Dorset, UK)! Genoveva Esteban and Katie Thompson from Bournemouth University ran an interactive activity on the life cycle of the Atlantic Salmon at the spectacular location: The Nothe Fort. They were delighted with the turnout and look forward to more face-to-face events to showcase SAMARCH. If you have any questions, please email Genoveva on gesteban@bournemouth.ac.uk or Katie on thompsonk@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Go to SAMARCH website for more details on the EU Interreg project!
British Science Week Virtual Event 5–14th March. Join Genoveva Esteban and Katie Thompson from the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences for our virtual event this British Science Week. We have lots of activities for you, your family, and friends to get involved in; everyone is welcome! From wildlife colouring sheets to a live talk with the The Linnean Society of London, there is something for everyone. All details can be found on our event website: https://bubsw.squarespace.com/. If you have any questions, please email me on thompsonk@bournemouth.ac.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wessex Portal Public Engagement
The Wessex portal team have been involved with an array of public engagement events. These were led by Professor Genoveva Esteban and two research assistants Katie Thompson and Jack Dazley.
As our site features a variety of interests, from local to global environmental sciences, we showcased different themes around these events.
Our first two events incorporated two areas of research, one on Microbiology and the other showcased the Dorset Coast Digital Archive:
Poole Maritime Festival: Microbiology and DCDA: 19th – 21st May
Festival of Learning: Microbiology and DCDA: 8th – 12th July
Bournemouth Air Festival: Wildlife Conservation: 1st – 3rd September
The first two events allowed members of the public to learn about the types of microscopic life which can be found in aquatic environments, and enabled people to earn more about the Dorset coast digital archive (DCDA), an archive of historical photos dating back to the 1740s. As well as educating and engaging the public with this work, staff and students from other departments were also able to learn about the research the Wessex portal team is involved in.
The most recent event took place in August 2017, where we incorporated a variety of different themes. We wanted to look at a range of species, showcasing biodiversity in a range of different research themes. These included the following themes:
Join our website, and follow us on FB and twitter for regular updates where you can contact us directly for any more information!
Under the Researcher Links scheme offered within the Newton Fund, the British Council, in partnership with the South African National Research Foundation, will be holding a three day workshop on the above theme in the premises of the Oceanographic Research Institute, uShaka Marine World in Durban South Africa, on 19-21 June 2018. The workshop is being coordinated by Dr Luciana Esteves (Bournemouth University, UK), Prof Trevor Hill (University of KwaZulu-Natal, SA), Bronwyn Goble (Oceanographic Research Institute, SA) and Katie Smyth (University of Hull, UK) and will have contributions from leading researchers from the UK and SA (Prof Mike Elliot, Prof Andrew Cooper, Dr Ursula Scharler and Dr Louis Celliers). We are now inviting Early Career Researchers from the UK or South Africa to apply to attend this workshop. All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Newton Researcher Links programme. The application form, with more details on the initiative, is attached and should be sent to lesteves@bournemouth.ac.uk before the deadline of 16th March 2018. The successful applicants will be notified by 23rd March 2018.
Workshop Outline
Coastal and estuarine ecosystems worldwide are under pressure from population growth, urbanisation and other land-based and marine activities. In the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa (SA), coastal areas greatly contribute to the local and national economy by supporting key urban centres and industries (tourism, fisheries, ports). Climate change tends to exacerbate existing problems, including but not limited to flooding, erosion, water quality and resource availability, which can have implications on environmental quality, food production, water supply and human health. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) has emerged as an integrated approach for the sustainable management of the trade-offs between socioeconomic development and nature conservation. EBM requires a transdisciplinary understanding of the natural system, nature-human interactions, and how they change through time. The workshop will bring together researchers from SA and the UK to discuss how they can collaborate to support EBM through the development of long-lasting UK-SA collaboration and government-research partnerships. The workshop aims to attract researchers from the social and natural sciences to create the required combination of expertise to co-construct, advance and share knowledge to support estuarine and coastal EBM. The integration of scientific and practical knowledge will be facilitated by the participation of NGOs and government practitioners.
Workshop objectives
Activities will include a mix of scientific and technical discussions to stimulate capacity building opportunities through mentorship and sharing of experiences and knowledge. The workshop will focus on: identifying skills and knowledge required to enable research on EBM; the dissemination of good practice for the development of collaborative research (including equity and diversity in multicultural teams); and sharing information concerning funding opportunities. A key objective is to create long-lasting cross-sector (government-research) and UK-SA collaboration that facilitates research impact on policy and decision-making (i.e. to improve environmental health in estuaries and coasts and related economy). It is envisaged that participants, mentors and coordinators will identify opportunities for visiting fellowships, co-supervision and mobility of postgraduate students and stimulate the creation of formal training/degrees in SA universities in collaboration with UK researchers and SA practitioners.
Research capacity for sustainable ecosystem-based management of estuaries and coasts application
According to an annual UK wildlife survey carried out by the BBC Gardener’s World Magazine, there has been a decline in hedgehog sightings across the country. 51 percent of the 2600 participants did not see any hedgehogs in 2016, compared to 48 percent in 2014. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) stated that one of the major components contributing towards hedgehog decline in the UK is habitat loss and fragmentation, an ever increasing problem in urban environments.
So, what can be done to save the hedgehog? There are several actions people can take to help hedgehogs thrive again. Creating a wild corner in the garden, letting grass grow tall and encouraging the growth of native plants such as Meadow Foxtail, Cock’s-foot and Ox Eye Daisy will encourage insect life and with it hedgehogs. Breaking down barriers presented by gardens by making small holes at the bottom of fences helps hedgehogs to travel in between gardens, and leaving extra food such as meat-based pet food, mealworms or raisins will encourage hedgehogs, and this is particularly important during cold winter months when invertebrate prey is scarce.
Image credit: Gillian Day
When: Tuesday 7 February
Where: Café Boscanova, 650 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 4BP
How well can you hang a picture frame? – Dr Sharon Docherty, Bournemouth University
Our environment is full of information that allows our brain to make decisions about whether or not we are in an upright position. How we interpret this upright position (vertical) is based on the combination of signals our brain receives from the visual (eyes) and vestibular (inner ear) systems as well as muscles and joints throughout our body (proprioception).
This talk will outline what we know about how vertical is perceived in different age groups and also how it can be affected by clinical conditions such as neck pain and diabetes
Wreck Environmental Scientist – MoD
Location: Bristol
Salary: £37,071
The post holder will provide expert input to the level 1 (Desk Based Assessment), level 2 (Survey) and level 3 (Intervention) aspects of the WMP and will plan and participate in on-site work, potentially at remote locations worldwide for extended periods.
Coastal Change Engagement Officer – National Trust
Location: Purbeck Estate. Studland, Dorset
Salary: £13,132
As a member of the Purbeck Countryside team, your role as our Coastal Change Engagement Officer will be the key point of contact regarding coastal and climate change issues. You will engage with local communities, other stakeholders and media representatives providing them with reactive and proactive communications keeping them up to date with our work, and involving them where possible in decision making.
Acoustic Team Manager (Maternity Cover) – Gardline
The purpose of the role is to manage the development of the Acoustics business line and to provide management of the Acoustics team and equipment. You will market, tender, monitor export licences and assist project managers on all acoustic projects. In addition you will continue relationships with a comprehensive client-base through conferences and meetings to promote our marine acoustic services.
Marine Industries Advisor – Natural Resources Wales
Location: Flexible
Salary: £28,953
This job helps to ensure that the marine environment and natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained and enhanced in the present and for the future. The successful applicant will do this by providing expert advice and guidance on the management of the maritime environment, particularly in relation to marine industries to Welsh Government, UK Government, NRW management and staff
Youth Engagement Officer – Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Salary: £23,000
The Youth Engagement Officer will work within the Your Shore Beach Ranger Project team to engage with a diverse range of young people (16-24) and to provide exciting and innovative training programmes to both develop their personal skills, and also encourage engagement with their local Marine Conservation Groups.
Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.
On 6 December join us for our exciting talk: ‘Would you have your genome sequenced?’
Café Scientifique for December will explore how analysis of people’s genes can help scientists and doctors understand more about diagnosing and treating conditions such as cancer and rare diseases.
Events are run every first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm – 9pm with doors open from 7.00pm at Café Boscanova (650 Chistchurch Road, BH1 4BP)
To read about the upcoming event please visit: https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/cafe-scientifique/upcoming-events-at-cafe-scientifique/