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Book here – Reproduction & Sustainability: Individuals, Populations and Systems – Pitt Building

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 Join us for 'Reproduction & Sustainability: Individuals, Populations and Systems' a showcase of Cambridge research and community-building at the intersections of reproduction and sustainability.

Registration is now open www.tickettailor.com/events/cambr...

Reproduction & Sustainability: Individuals, Populations and Systems – Pitt Building, Thu 13 Nov 2025 - A showcase of Cambridge research, and opportunity for active community-building, at the…

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Are you a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher working on (or curious about) reproductive research at Cambridge?

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 6d

Calling ECRs! Join us at our inaugural Networking Night! 16 October, 5pm at West Hub, Cambridge

🍕 Pizza, drinks and a chance to build connections with fellow ECRs - register on Eventbrite

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecr-networ...

ECR Networking Night

Date: Tues 7th - Weds 8th Oct

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 8d

💰 Funding from £500 to £5000 for members! Schemes now open, closing 21 November.

Members can benefit from funding to support interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development

Find out more www.repro.cam.ac.uk/funding

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 10d

👋 See us at the Freshers' Fair on 7-8th October, on Parker's Piece

Look out for the Cambridge Reproduction stall, come say hello and chat to our ECRs to find out more about the network www.cambridgesu.co.uk/freshers/fre...

Freshers' Fair

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Forthcoming events | Cambridge Reproduction

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 11d

📅 Events coming up this term from Cambridge Reproduction
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events for more information

✨ Already a member? Tell a friend! 🤝

🎓 Cambridge-based postgraduate student or staff with an interest in reproduction, joining is free! www.repro.cam.ac.uk/join

Cambridge Reproduction

Are you a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher working on (or curious about) reproductive research at Cambridge?

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 12d

Postgrad or postdoc? Come join us at our inaugural Networking Night! 16 October, 5pm at West Hub, Cambridge

🍕 Pizza, drinks and a chance to build connections with fellow ECRs - register on Eventbrite

ECR Networking Night

Are you a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher working on (or curious about) reproductive research at Cambridge?

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 18d

Calling ECRs! Join us at our inaugural Networking Night! 16 October, 5pm at West Hub, Cambridge

🍕 Pizza, drinks and a chance to build connections with fellow ECRs - register on Eventbrite

ECR Networking Night

Cambridge Reading Group on Reproduction (October) | Cambridge Reproduction

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · 23d

📚 Cambridge Reading Group on Reproduction is back!

Join us on 14 October, discussing 'Women's Health across the life course' with Dr Shobi Nagraj, (Department of Public Health)

👉 Registration is open
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...

October's Reading Group will be led by Dr Shobhana Nagraj, Assistant Professor of Primary & Community Care in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care Women's Health across the life course: Dr…

Cambridge Lactation Network Summer Symposium

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join the Cambridge Lactation Network this Thursday for their annual symposium

Join for talks about breastfeeding and lactation through the lens
- public health
- clinical practice
- biological mechanisms
- patient/participant experience

Registration open www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...

Join us for an enjoyable and informative meeting to learn more about the lactation research done in and around Cambridge!

Cambridge Reproduction funding schemes | Cambridge Reproduction

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Sep 1

💰 Funding is open!

Three schemes to support interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development for members.

Closing 21 November! www.repro.cam.ac.uk/funding

#funding #interdisciplinaryresearch #reproduction #camrepro

We have three funding schemes to support interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development for our members: cr_cross_disciplinary_projects_fund_logo_colour.png The Cross-disciplinary…

Cambridge Lactation Network Summer Symposium

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Cambridge Lactation Network are hosting their summer symposium on 11 September at the Sanger Building on Tennis Court Road. Learn more about research into lactation and breastfeeding in and around Cambridge. Registration is open on Eventbrite

Join us for an enjoyable and informative meeting to learn more about the lactation research done in and around Cambridge!

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Aug 4

📰 Got something worth sharing?

We’re always looking to highlight news, research and events relating to reproduction - in Cambridge and beyond. Tag us and we'll do the rest! 🗣️ @Cam_Repro

#CambridgeReproduction #camrepro #sharethenews

The Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure, Cambridge

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Alice Reid @amrcampop.bsky.social · Jul 31

Campop blog #60: According to the Demographic Transition Model, populations grow because economic growth leads to mortality decline. Population pressure then leads to fertility decline. But this was not what happened in England ...
@camunicampop.bsky.social
www.campop.geog.cam.ac.uk/blog/2025/07...

www.campop.geog.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Jul 29

ECR Networking Night - 16 October, West Hub

Are you a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher working on (or curious about) reproductive research at Cambridge?

Join us over pizza for conversation, collaboration, and community.
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events/ecr-n...

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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 I’m looking for two enthusiastic scientists to join our team at Cambridge to explore the molecular mechanisms of lactation, early nutrition, and their long-term impact on health.

Apply here:
👉 RA: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51988/
👉 Postdoc: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/

Please share 🔬👩‍🔬

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Jul 3

“Our children’s lifelong health starts in the first 1,000 days - from conception to age two"

@acmedsci.bsky.social report, co-chaired by our very own co-chair Susan Ozanne @ozannelab.bsky.social underscores that habits and environments established early are hard to change later

Read more 👇

Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚨 Childhood obesity is rising at alarming rates around the world

Our latest report, with Italy’s Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, calls for early intervention to ensure healthier futures for all children 🌱

Read the report: bit.ly/46qy7tN

And see our key takeaways 🧵

Child’s weight for life shaped by first 1,000 days, report health experts

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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · Jul 1

Passionate about reproductive health?💖🔬

Interested in leading a research theme - from fertility to justice to policy?💡🌍⚖️

We're seeking Theme Leads within the network to drive research forward!

Now’s your chance to get involved.
repro.cam.ac.uk/themes

Research Associate (Data Science) (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

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PDN Cambridge @pdncambridge.bsky.social · Jun 11

Are you well-organised, proactive & collaborative with experience in academic administration or research management?
We're recruiting an Executive Manager (Maternity Cover) at @loke-ctr.bsky.social.
Visit the University of Cambridge job site for further information www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51564/

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Ulla Sovio @ullasovio.bsky.social · Jun 19

Are you passionate about data and do you enjoy coding in Stata? Come and work with me at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Cambridge! Please share with anyone who might be interested, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51739/

Research Associate (Data Science) (Fixed Term) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 23

Thanks to everyone who joined our Forum 'The Male Factor' on Tuesday.

We heard from researchers sharing valuable insights on the role of fathers before and after birth, as well as conversations around fatherhood and fertility.

📅 Save the date: 22 October. Join us at our next Forum!

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Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 20

Funding window for Easter term closes this Friday! 💸

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 14

Funding! ⏩

Three schemes to support members with their interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development - open till 23 May

Apply now 👇
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/funding

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 19

Here we go, last chance to join us at our Forum tomorrow discussing The Male Factor, join us @newnhamcollege.bsky.social from 3pm.

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 12

Great news, the programme for our Forum next week is now live! Take a look here 👇
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events/male-...
Not registered yet? There's still time, sign up on Eventbrite and we'll see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-male-f...

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 14

Funding! ⏩

Three schemes to support members with their interdisciplinary projects, events, training and development - open till 23 May

Apply now 👇
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/funding

Cambridge Reproduction @cam-repro.bsky.social · May 12

Great news, the programme for our Forum next week is now live! Take a look here 👇
www.repro.cam.ac.uk/events/male-...
Not registered yet? There's still time, sign up on Eventbrite and we'll see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-male-f...