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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 2d

A timely reminder for #WorldMentalHealthDay to take solace in nature. You never know.. you might find the next #TreeOfTheYear like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social 🌳👑

Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 2d

Tree of the Day the Skipinnish Oak again. Part of @wtscotsocial.bsky.social exhibition pre COP launched by King Charles and Prince William. Couldn’t be there as was at @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social event. Great to meet up again with Paul who has kept 12 years worth of packaging of his life saving drugs

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Giulio Mattioli @giuliomattioli.bsky.social · 4d

Important new study by the @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social team in @nature.com finding that "the richest 20% of nations, with 15% of the global population, contribute more than 40% of annual ecological overshoot" doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 3d

Registration link us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Curriculum to Climate: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Food and Sustainability. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joinin...

Dr Helen Traill, lecturer in political economy and sustainability at the University of Glasgow, will host three speakers as they present on key topics and answer questions about interdisciplinary pers...

us06web.zoom.us

Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 3d

I’m joining a panel today exploring Food and Sustainability by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Food Library. I’ll be speaking about sustainable food and access to food in UK @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @foodgeog.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @accessnetwork.bsky.social

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Jul 16

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration based on a 30 minute debate. The polarisation of views in politics may induce a rescinding of the consensus on the need to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration

Durham is thought to be first UK local authority to rescind its statement, in a move condemned as a ‘very dark day’

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Stacey Heath (She/ Her) @drstaceyheath.bsky.social · Jun 5

Join us for this inaugural event where we will explore the intersection between people, places, and psychology. See you there :)

BPS Environmental Psychology Section @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our free, inaugural online event 'Connecting People, Place & Practice in Environmental Psychology' is open to @bpsofficial.bsky.social members & the wider community interested in the intersection between people, places, and psychology. 02 July 2025 10:00am - 2:30pm www.bps.org.uk/event/connec...

Connecting People, Place & Practice in Environmental Psychology | BPS

This event by the Environmental Psychology section will appeal to both BPS members and the wider community interested in the intersection between people, places, and psychology.

www.bps.org.uk

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Jun 5

My favourite @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social tool for understanding public opinion on climate is now available for the UK! 🇬🇧

Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!

UK climate opinion maps

Explore UK climate opinions by country, region and local authority

climatecommunication.yale.edu

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Jun 5

Such important and positive news that has been years in the making. Developing networks of advocacy & research has been vital in driving this agenda. There is still a long way to go in ensuring positive food cultures is embedded in schools and providing sustainable, healthy and satisfying meals

The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 5

🥳 Great news that #FreeSchoolMeals are being extended to all families in England receiving Universal Credit!

Around 500,000 children will benefit from today's announcement - we'd love the government to consider auto-enrolment as part of the roll out.

Read more: bit.ly/4ksjevh

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · May 27

I’m delighted to teach on this transformative and innovative MSc programme. So many graduates have positive experiences, including great work opportunities

Global Systems Institute @gsiexeter.bsky.social · May 27

Are you a changemaker ready to create bold solutions to our global sustainability challenges?

🌎 Our MSc Global Sustainability Solutions at Exeter combines your enthusiasm with our world leading research and teaching to help you make real-world impacts.

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4kxt5468

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · May 15

We’re so enjoying working with her 😀

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Lauren Ball @proflaurenball.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our recent research highlights the value of working in partnership with community, to genuinely listen to their views, amplify their ideas and respond accordingly as researchers. Check out this latest paper by the fabulous PhD candidate, Shanti Kadariya!
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Community listening to understand determinants of healthy eating in an Australian priority community

Abstract. Unhealthy dietary behaviour is associated with several adverse health outcomes. However, individual dietary choices aren’t solely the function of

academic.oup.com

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · May 12

Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships

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Angela Cassidy @angecass.bsky.social · Apr 13

Our excellent @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social
is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Apr 24

This looks like an interesting event tomorrow focused on the new exhibition. I’ll be speaking about ‘Reconnecting People and Places through Food’ alongside other speakers, music etc. @exeter.ac.uk @exeterfood.bsky.social

rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ram...

RAMM Lates sponsored by Exeter Friend Legal Services - RAMM

Come along to our adults-only, after-hours night of delectable entertainment exploring and celebrating food in all its deliciousness. Experience the thrill of a tea dance as the South Devon Big Band...

rammuseum.org.uk

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 28

We met farmers and charities involved in the scheme. Geographer Esther Sanz Sanz also presented their Food Environments research which led to an afternoon activity in Avignon exploring access to food stores #exetergeography @exeter.ac.uk

Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 28

Yesterday on the Avignon field course we were hosted by the Mairie d’Avignon & @inrae-france.bsky.social at Lycee Agricol Petraque & City Hall. We learnt about how the Mairie leading an innovative food aid scheme Paniers Solidaires providing local, organic produce to those on low incomes.

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thanks for all your work on the field course too 👏

Dr Helena Hastie @helenahastie.bsky.social · Mar 25

Taking our final year @exeter.ac.uk students on the first fieldtrip to Avignon, France. The whole trip is via rail, as #ExeterGeography decarbonises field courses. Led by the fantastic Dr @rebeccasandover.bsky.social

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 25

Exploring the urban environments of central Avignon, including the vibrant food market of les Halles. Situating the city in a lush agricultural hinterland enables a buoyant sustainable food economy. Access to food is constrained for some & we’re exploring #foodaid initiatives as well

Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 25

Working with great colleagues incl @helenahastie.bsky.social Ricardo Safra de Campos & Leila Dawney + collaborating with experts in the field @inrae-france.bsky.social

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 25

We’ve arrived in Avignon and the new #exetergeography field course is launched! Travelling by train from the UK enables us to run more sustainable field trips. We’re focusing on themes related to Sustainable Food, Migration & Urban Utopias explored in Avignon & Marseille @exeter.ac.uk

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Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · Mar 19

Take action to save The Agroforestry Research Trust. Such an important food and land research site in #devon

Alexa Varah @alexavarah.bsky.social · Mar 17

One of the best examples of a mature, temperate forest garden is under threat - please sign the Agroforestry Research Trust's petition to try and save it.

Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Mar 17

The Dartington Forest Garden is threatened with destruction by landlords the Dartington Trust. It took >30 years to grow, and is a wonderful example of a radically different approach to food & fibre production. Please sign the petition, and share.

www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...

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The Woodland Orchard @thewoodlandorchard.bsky.social · Mar 14

Terrible news from Martin at the Agroforestry Research Trust, who's work was absolutely the main inspiration behind the creation of The Woodland Orchard

Details on how you may be able to help in the link

www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...

Save the Dartington Forest Garden - The Agroforestry Research Trust

www.agroforestry.co.uk

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David Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · Mar 18

"Here’s what I’m committed to every day over the next four years: I will wake up and focus on the places across the nation where we have the biggest positive impact on climate and peoples’ lives."

@spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter today

The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner Caroline Spears

Local policymakers are fighting for the climate and winning

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Energy Innovation @energyinnovation.org · Mar 18

The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner @spears.bsky.social
thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social
#energysky #greensky

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