Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability
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Help lead a global Greener, Healthier and Fairer revolution by studying one of our world-leading, interdisciplinary Masters degrees here at the University of Exeter, Cornwall 🌍 exeter.ac.uk/study/gses
Cornwall is back on the global mining map ⛏️🌍 In our latest episode of State of the Earth, Sophie Crossley is joined by Professor Frances Wall to explore the future of critical minerals and to support the transition to net zero. 🎧 Listen now: ex.ac.uk/eaF
What does 'sustainable tourism' really mean in practice? 🌍✈️🚢 On the latest episode from the State of The Earth Podcast we unpack how to define sustainable tourism, and discuss the often hidden social and environmental costs of the industry... 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5qnk...
Brilliant research published from Rachel Lennon and Shannon Merkle, students on our MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology & Conservation programme! 🐬🧪🌍🚢 www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...
University of Exeter, Cornwall@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 6mo agoPorpoises 'buzz' less when boats and ships are nearby. Researchers studying a narrow strait called the Little Belt in Denmark found buzzes reduced by up to 45% during the busiest vessel traffic periods. @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social
Looking for a fresh start in the new year? We’ve pulled together a selection of jobs we think our graduates would be ✨wonderful✨ for - a little gift from us! As always, please send any queries to the employers. Full details on our LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/posts/gradua... Good luck! 🍀🤞
Huge opportunity for marine scholarships! 🌊💸🧪 💸 2x £30k scholarships available 🎓 Available to black British students 🐟 Eligible courses: MSc Marine Environmental Management or MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology & Conservation www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... @exetermarine.bsky.social
A great opportunity for anyone in a marine or conservation MSc! Work with some wonderful birds, (and wonderful folks) I got to call colleagues this year 🐧 (The project timeline would fit wonderfully with a taught MSc) @exetermarine.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
Kirsty Franklin@kirstyfranklin.bsky.social · 8mo agoStudying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project? We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣 🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
🌍🎧 New season from the State of the Earth Podcast! Host Sophie is joined by @sarahbell85.bsky.social from @ecehh.org to discuss how our environments shape who we are, how we live — and what it really means to design a fairer, healthier world for all. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1V5M...
What can we learn from a stranded whale? 🐋🧪 This female fin whale stranded in Cornwall and sadly didn't survive. Since then, she has been buried in a @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk research field, until now... @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social Learn more: news.exeter.ac.uk/environment-...
Scholarships up to £10k available to international MSc students starting in Sept 2026 💸 Submit a 300 word statement to apply. Deadline 15th Jan 📅 www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... Good luck! 🍀
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with #Sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. ex.ac.uk/dW8 @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social #MarineProtectedAreas #AscensionIsland
Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at
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A huge well done to all our students (past and present!), academics and partners who have contributed to this positive news 👏🐢🤩 Hard work makes a difference... #ExeterGSES #ExeterMarine
Exeter Marine@exetermarine.bsky.social · 10mo agoPOSITIVE NEWS 🗣️ Green turtles move from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, thanks to decades of hard work by conservationists globally. Read the full assessment - iucnredlist.org/fr/species/4615/285108125 Footage from Open Planet / @brendangodley.bsky.social 🦑🌍🌐🌊🐟🐢
Applications for funded social science PhD studentships at @exeter.ac.uk are now open. These projects are student led, and the deadline for applications is 9 Jan. @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @exetergses.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social
ESRC SWDTP | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter
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Join us tomorrow for an exciting talk on "Genomes, genes and microbes; understanding host-pathogen coevolution using island populations of birds" as part of the CEC Seminar Series!
🔔 Applications are open for Sept 2026 entry! 🔔 By studying with us in Cornwall you’ll join a community of experts across earth and life sciences, engineering, social sciences and business. Discover our programmes: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/ We’ll see you in 2026 👀
I have an MRC-funded PhD project available (www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...) on how warming will change the problem of AMR. Join a small and friendly group (padpadpadpad.netlify.app/about) in (sometimes) sunny Cornwall. 🧪🦠 #microsky Please share the ad below with anyone who may be interested.
Underwater cameras have found that the Isles of Scilly’s waters support vibrant marine life, including sharks, lobsters, octopuses and bluefin tuna. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected UK waters. Despite widespread degradation of UK seas from destructive fishing...
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We've been cited as 3rd in the world (and 1st in the UK!) for publishing sea turtle publications! A recent, global review in Ocean and Coastal Management has cited @exeter.ac.uk as a top institution for publishing research on sea turtles conservation. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 🦑🌍🐢🧪
Students! Get yourselves on this wonderful thread 🧵🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈
David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 12mo agoScientists of Bluesky, introduce yourselves by replying to this post and I’ll share it and help you get some followers! I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.” 🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈
🌟FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS🌟 Applications for 2026/27 Chevening scholarships are open, PLEASE SHARE Apply now: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... 📆 Deadline: 7th October 2025 All our Graduate School 1-year programmes are eligible 🙌 Discover our programmes here: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...
We wanted to take a moment to share some positive news this week - some recent promotions for some of our amazing Exeter Marine academics. 🎉 Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to them all! @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social 🌍🦑🧪
The second round of the Sustainability Projects Fund is now open! 🌱✨ Whether it’s about the circular economy, biodiversity, education, climate, travel or energy, this fund can help bring your idea to life. www.exeter.ac.uk/about/sustai... (1/2) @exetermarine.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social
My paper "Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should" is formally published in an issue. It's a how-to guide to using Bluesky, the first ever published in the scientific literature! 🧪🦑🌎🐟 academic.oup.com/fisheries/ar...
Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should
ABSTRACT. Social media tools have revolutionized how people communicate with one another. A 2018 paper in Fisheries summarized the use of Twitter, Facebook
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We’ve handpicked these UK job opportunities because we think our students and graduates would be a great fit! 🌍🎓 Detailed for each position are listed on our LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/gradua... Good luck! 🤞🍀 #ExeterGSES #graduatejobs
Atlantic Bluefin tuna are back in UK waters, but we still don’t exactly know what they are eating. Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future. To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b... 🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊
❄️New episode!❄️ Sophie is joined by Prof Martin Siegert, to discuss his route into academia & why sea level rise could be measured in meters, not centimeters... 🧊🌊😶 Martin is a polar, glacial and climate scientist & also Vice President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor! open.spotify.com/show/61ZDj4m...
Veronica White, a researcher and graduate of the University’s MRes Sustainable Futures programme who has cycled more than 2,000 miles for her PhD on visions for the future of farming is set to complete her journey across England’s diverse agricultural landscapes on Saturday. @exetergses.bsky.social
Researcher set to complete epic cycle odyssey across England’s farming heartlands
A researcher who has cycled more than 2,000 miles for her PhD on visions for the future of farming is set to complete her epic journey across England’s diverse agricultural landscapes. Veronica White ...
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Dr Eunice Oppon has taken up the #esiChallengeOfTheMonth for June. Find out about her research this whole month, culminating with her talk "Climate, Crops, and Crushed Rocks: Mapping the Sustainability of Enhanced Weathering from Mine to Field" on 30 June. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... (1/2)
Fully funded PhD: Community-led Research & Innovation in the Isles of Scilly. Ideal for grads in social sciences, management, or human geography. More info: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social
