Patrick Goymer
@patrickgoymer.bsky.social
Life Sciences Division Editor at @plosone.org. Former Chief Editor of Nature Ecology & Evolution. Trustee at @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social.
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A new study by @sophiewp.bsky.social, @helenvidgen.bsky.social & @daniellegallegos.bsky.social explores 8- to 12-year-old children’s food practices to investigate the intersections between individual, social and structural determinants of engagement with food and food behaviors.
Children’s perspectives of their everyday food practices: insights to inform policy and interventions
Children’s everyday food practices have a profound impact on their physical, mental, cultural and social health and wellbeing. Grounded in social practice theory, the focus of this paper is the…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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A new study by Kaitlyn Romoser and colleagues shows that eDNA sampling without chemical preservation or cooling/freezing can effectively detect vulnerable Amazonian manatees, offering a scalable biodiversity survey tool for use in remote tropical regions.
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Survey of vulnerable Amazonian manatees using environmental DNA (eDNA): A method for survey in remote field settings
The only exclusively freshwater lineage of Sirenia, the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) is listed by the IUCN as vulnerable, with populations projected to decline further during the coming…
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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A new study by Kaitlyn Romoser and colleagues shows that eDNA sampling without chemical preservation or cooling/freezing can effectively detect vulnerable Amazonian manatees, offering a scalable biodiversity survey tool for use in remote tropical regions.
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A new study from Lauren Nerfa and colleagues finds that historic land use and ENSO variability shaped plant species richness and composition on remote Southern Line Islands, with native species increasing and non-natives decreasing since the cessation of land use.
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Influence of land-use history and ENSO on the flora of the Southern Line Islands
Remote tropical islands host unique ecosystems with rare species that have been historically affected by habitat degradation and species introductions, and now by climate change. However, we know…
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February 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
A new study from Lauren Nerfa and colleagues finds that historic land use and ENSO variability shaped plant species richness and composition on remote Southern Line Islands, with native species increasing and non-natives decreasing since the cessation of land use.
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plos.io/4bKzpTf
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For #DarwinDay, the birthday of Charles Darwin, a selection of studies in @plosone.org on some of the species that bear his name - frogs, finches, spiders and wasps.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
For #DarwinDay, the birthday of Charles Darwin, a selection of studies in @plosone.org on some of the species that bear his name - frogs, finches, spiders and wasps.
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⭐ This year’s Sjöberg Prize Laureate Charles Swanton has described how tumours’ mutations arise and develop. His discoveries could help explain why treatments do not always work, as well as leading the way to more accurate diagnostics.
@crick.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @charlesswanton.bsky.social
@crick.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @charlesswanton.bsky.social
Cancer researcher is awarded Sjöberg Prize for describing tumours’ evolution
This year’s Sjöberg Prize of one million US dollars is awarded to a British cancer researcher who has provided fundamental knowledge about evolution in tumours. Charles Swanton, at the Francis Crick I...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
⭐ This year’s Sjöberg Prize Laureate Charles Swanton has described how tumours’ mutations arise and develop. His discoveries could help explain why treatments do not always work, as well as leading the way to more accurate diagnostics.
@crick.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @charlesswanton.bsky.social
@crick.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @charlesswanton.bsky.social
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A new study from Arati Agarwal and colleagues develops a rapid, field-ready LAMP DNA assay for detection of the invasive common gecko, boosting capacities for biosecurity and species monitoring.
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A new molecular tool for detection of the highly invasive gecko, Hemidactylus frenatus
The Common House Gecko, Hemidactylus frenatus, also known as the Asian House Gecko (AHG), is the most significant invasive gecko globally. Detecting this species can be challenging because it closely…
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February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A new study from Arati Agarwal and colleagues develops a rapid, field-ready LAMP DNA assay for detection of the invasive common gecko, boosting capacities for biosecurity and species monitoring.
plos.io/3ZrVYER
plos.io/3ZrVYER
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A Lab Protocol by Omid Gholamalamdari and Stephanie C. Weber details an optimized method for labeling of nascent RNA transcripts in the C. elegans intestine, enabling spatial analysis of transcription dynamics.
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@protocolsio.bsky.social link: plos.io/3O9Jv6g
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Labeling of nascent RNA in the C. elegans intestine
Transcriptional regulation in C. elegans has been difficult to study at the level of nascent RNA because nucleotide analogs do not readily penetrate the cuticle. Here, we establish an ex vivo…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A Lab Protocol by Omid Gholamalamdari and Stephanie C. Weber details an optimized method for labeling of nascent RNA transcripts in the C. elegans intestine, enabling spatial analysis of transcription dynamics.
plos.io/3Ox4rnO
@protocolsio.bsky.social link: plos.io/3O9Jv6g
plos.io/3Ox4rnO
@protocolsio.bsky.social link: plos.io/3O9Jv6g
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In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, @plosone.org brings together perspectives from Section Editors and an insightful conversation with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social on why inclusion matters ⬇️
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our Section Editors about their experiences, and spoke in detail with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social about why inclusion matters in her research.
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
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#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
Experiences of Women in Science in 2026? - EveryONE
This blog was prepared and written by PLOS One Associate Editor Jen Edwards. Last year, our blog celebrated the 10th anniversary of…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, @plosone.org brings together perspectives from Section Editors and an insightful conversation with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social on why inclusion matters ⬇️
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
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Super to have the chance to discuss the importance of female inclusion in research
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our Section Editors about their experiences, and spoke in detail with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social about why inclusion matters in her research.
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
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#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
Experiences of Women in Science in 2026? - EveryONE
This blog was prepared and written by PLOS One Associate Editor Jen Edwards. Last year, our blog celebrated the 10th anniversary of…
everyone.plos.org
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Super to have the chance to discuss the importance of female inclusion in research
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For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our Section Editors about their experiences, and spoke in detail with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social about why inclusion matters in her research.
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
Experiences of Women in Science in 2026? - EveryONE
This blog was prepared and written by PLOS One Associate Editor Jen Edwards. Last year, our blog celebrated the 10th anniversary of…
everyone.plos.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our Section Editors about their experiences, and spoke in detail with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social about why inclusion matters in her research.
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e...
#IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience
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Happy International Women and Girls in Science Day! To celebrate, @plosone.org Associate Editor Jen Edwards has written a brilliant post for the EveryONE blog: everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e... I particularly love the interview with Prof. Claire Brockett - well worth a read for everyone! 🧪🔬#ecrchat
Experiences of Women in Science in 2026? - EveryONE
This blog was prepared and written by PLOS One Associate Editor Jen Edwards. Last year, our blog celebrated the 10th anniversary of…
everyone.plos.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Happy International Women and Girls in Science Day! To celebrate, @plosone.org Associate Editor Jen Edwards has written a brilliant post for the EveryONE blog: everyone.plos.org/2026/02/11/e... I particularly love the interview with Prof. Claire Brockett - well worth a read for everyone! 🧪🔬#ecrchat
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧪
The EMBO Women in Science Lectures address issues related to gender and diversity in science.
Find out more and apply here:
https://www.embo.org/funding/lecture-travel-and-childcare-grants/women-in-science-lectures/
The EMBO Women in Science Lectures address issues related to gender and diversity in science.
Find out more and apply here:
https://www.embo.org/funding/lecture-travel-and-childcare-grants/women-in-science-lectures/
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧪
The EMBO Women in Science Lectures address issues related to gender and diversity in science.
Find out more and apply here:
https://www.embo.org/funding/lecture-travel-and-childcare-grants/women-in-science-lectures/
The EMBO Women in Science Lectures address issues related to gender and diversity in science.
Find out more and apply here:
https://www.embo.org/funding/lecture-travel-and-childcare-grants/women-in-science-lectures/
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New blog post 📊 I analysed the 2025 PLOS Open Science Indicators to explore how Imperial research adopts #openresearch practices.
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Can we measure research in a more meaningful way? A quick look at the 2025 PLOS Open Science Indicators dataset - Open Access and Digital Scholarship Blog
Why measuring open research matters Open access publishing is sometimes mistakenly thought of as the be-all-and-end-all of open research (or open science). But while open access is important, it is no...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
New blog post 📊 I analysed the 2025 PLOS Open Science Indicators to explore how Imperial research adopts #openresearch practices.
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
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Stark warning’: #pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds
- Toxicity from farm chemicals increased for most species groups between 2013 and 2019, with #insects worst affected
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- Toxicity from farm chemicals increased for most species groups between 2013 and 2019, with #insects worst affected
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‘Stark warning’: pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds
Toxicity from farm chemicals increased for most species groups between 2013 and 2019, with insects worst affected
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February 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Stark warning’: #pesticide harm to wildlife rising globally, study finds
- Toxicity from farm chemicals increased for most species groups between 2013 and 2019, with #insects worst affected
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Toxicity from farm chemicals increased for most species groups between 2013 and 2019, with #insects worst affected
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Sir Nicholas White. His pioneering research transformed malaria treatment worldwide, & his insight & generosity as an Academic Editor were invaluable to PLOS Medicine. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, & those whose lives he touched
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Sir Nicholas White. His pioneering research transformed malaria treatment worldwide, & his insight & generosity as an Academic Editor were invaluable to PLOS Medicine. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, & those whose lives he touched
Using the @plos.org Open Science Indicators to:
'1) understand the level of open research adoption at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
2) outline a simple methodology that other institutions can easily implement for their own analyses.'
@yozkan.bsky.social
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
'1) understand the level of open research adoption at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
2) outline a simple methodology that other institutions can easily implement for their own analyses.'
@yozkan.bsky.social
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
Can we measure research in a more meaningful way? A quick look at the 2025 PLOS Open Science Indicators dataset - Open Access and Digital Scholarship Blog
Why measuring open research matters Open access publishing is sometimes mistakenly thought of as the be-all-and-end-all of open research (or open science). But while open access is important, it is no...
blogs.imperial.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Using the @plos.org Open Science Indicators to:
'1) understand the level of open research adoption at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
2) outline a simple methodology that other institutions can easily implement for their own analyses.'
@yozkan.bsky.social
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
'1) understand the level of open research adoption at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
2) outline a simple methodology that other institutions can easily implement for their own analyses.'
@yozkan.bsky.social
blogs.imperial.ac.uk/openaccess/2...
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"Despite her groundbreaking work, West was long left out of histories that discussed the development of GPS."
What a remarkable woman. RIP Gladys Mae West.
What a remarkable woman. RIP Gladys Mae West.
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
"Despite her groundbreaking work, West was long left out of histories that discussed the development of GPS."
What a remarkable woman. RIP Gladys Mae West.
What a remarkable woman. RIP Gladys Mae West.
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A new study from Mitsunaga et al presents a SNP-based capture and clustering method that accurately estimates donor-derived cell-free DNA fractions in transplant recipient plasma, offering the potential for robust noninvasive monitoring of transplanted organs.
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A SNP-based capture and clustering workflow to assess donor-derived cell-free DNA in transplantation
Measurement of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) enables early, non-invasive monitoring of transplanted organs, including rejection detection. We developed a method to estimate dd-cfDNA ratios us...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:27 AM
A new study from Mitsunaga et al presents a SNP-based capture and clustering method that accurately estimates donor-derived cell-free DNA fractions in transplant recipient plasma, offering the potential for robust noninvasive monitoring of transplanted organs.
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A new study by Chamika De Silva and colleagues shows that LIMD1 recruits kinases LATS1/2 to cell–cell junctions via a bipartite mechanism of LIM domain and IDR interactions, clarifying how mechanical signals are transduced through the Hippo pathway.
Regulation of tension-dependent localization of LATS1 and LATS2 to adherens junctions
The LIM domain protein LIMD1 is a critical regulator of the Hippo signaling pathway, acting to sequester the kinases LATS1/2 to adherens junctions (AJs) in response to mechanical strain. Here, we…
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February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A new study by Chamika De Silva and colleagues shows that LIMD1 recruits kinases LATS1/2 to cell–cell junctions via a bipartite mechanism of LIM domain and IDR interactions, clarifying how mechanical signals are transduced through the Hippo pathway.
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A new study by Johanna Neufuss and colleagues introduces and tests the AWARE welfare assessment tool that integrates resource and behavioural ecology metrics to more accurately evaluate zoo‑housed great ape wellbeing.
Developing and validating a holistic welfare assessment tool for zoo-housed great apes: Integrating resource-based measures with behavioural ecology insights
Assessing the welfare of zoo-housed great apes is essential to ensure high standards of care, maintain zoos’ ethical and educational credibility, and support their conservation roles. However,…
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A new study by Johanna Neufuss and colleagues introduces and tests the AWARE welfare assessment tool that integrates resource and behavioural ecology metrics to more accurately evaluate zoo‑housed great ape wellbeing.
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Marilla Lippert, @spalumbi.bsky.social and colleagues show that satellite-derived sea surface temperature (SSST) data miss key physiologically relevant thermal trends on Palau’s coral reefs, highlighting fine-scale patterns critical for understanding climate impact.
Satellite-derived temperature measures miss key physiologically relevant thermal trends on Palauan reefs
Coral reefs are important both economically and culturally to over 1 billion people. However, reefs continue to be threatened by climate change, with some areas now experiencing mass coral bleaching…
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February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Marilla Lippert, @spalumbi.bsky.social and colleagues show that satellite-derived sea surface temperature (SSST) data miss key physiologically relevant thermal trends on Palau’s coral reefs, highlighting fine-scale patterns critical for understanding climate impact.
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A new study by Chloé Warret Rodrigues and colleagues examines the extent of spatial overlap between sea ice-associated predators and prey in Hudson Bay, with implications for predicting direct and indirect trophic effects of Arctic climate change.
Spatial overlap of sea ice-associated predators and prey in western Hudson Bay
Spatio-temporal distribution of species shapes community structure and ecosystem function, yet the mechanisms driving biological hotspots remain unclear in dynamic environments like sea ice. We…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A new study by Chloé Warret Rodrigues and colleagues examines the extent of spatial overlap between sea ice-associated predators and prey in Hudson Bay, with implications for predicting direct and indirect trophic effects of Arctic climate change.
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How many #CancerResearch papers may have been contributed to the literature by #PaperMills? We try to put numbers to this problem in our @bmj.com paper by @aidybarnett.bsky.social @aushsi.bsky.social & colleagues. Thank-you @nhmrc.bsky.social for funding
@sydney.edu.au
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@sydney.edu.au
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Machine learning based screening of potential paper mill publications in cancer research: methodological and cross sectional study
Objectives To train and validate a machine learning model to distinguish paper mill publications from genuine cancer research articles, and to screen the cancer research literature to assess the preva...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:12 AM
How many #CancerResearch papers may have been contributed to the literature by #PaperMills? We try to put numbers to this problem in our @bmj.com paper by @aidybarnett.bsky.social @aushsi.bsky.social & colleagues. Thank-you @nhmrc.bsky.social for funding
@sydney.edu.au
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@sydney.edu.au
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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Is UK science in jeopardy? Huge funding reforms by UKRI spark chaos and anxiety
#AcademicSky
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#AcademicSky
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Is UK science in jeopardy? Huge funding reforms spark chaos and anxiety
Major reforms to the United Kingdom’s national research funding agency are aimed at boosting the nation's economy.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Is UK science in jeopardy? Huge funding reforms by UKRI spark chaos and anxiety
#AcademicSky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#AcademicSky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Do you want to be a champion for nature in Suffolk? @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social are looking for new trustees from across Suffolk's communities to help set and guide the charity's strategic direction.
Please do get in touch for a chat about the role.
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Please do get in touch for a chat about the role.
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Apply to become a Trustee | Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Find out how you can apply to join Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Board of Trustees - overseeing the charity's strategy and governance.
www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Do you want to be a champion for nature in Suffolk? @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social are looking for new trustees from across Suffolk's communities to help set and guide the charity's strategic direction.
Please do get in touch for a chat about the role.
www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/volunteer/tr...
Please do get in touch for a chat about the role.
www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/volunteer/tr...