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University of Exeter CEC @uniexecec.bsky.social · 18h

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!

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · 7d

If you want to learn more about studying with us, we have a postgraduate visit days throughout the year.
Meet our team, academic staff and current students who will give you a tour of our campus

Next visit day:
📅 17th October
📍 Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Register: www.exeter.ac.uk/open-days/ca...

Explore Postgraduate Cornwall at the University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · 7d

Out programme themes:

⛏️ Critical Minerals
📊 Applied Data Science
🦋 Ecology, Conservation & Evolution
🦠 Environment & Human Health
🪸 Marine Environment
🤝 Policy & Governance
⚡️ Renewable Energy
♻️ Sustainable Development & Business

Head to our website for more info: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · 7d

All our programmes are designed to give you the skills and experiences so you can go on to develop solutions to global challenges in your future careers. Who knows where a Master’s might take you?

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · 7d

🔔 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 👀

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Daniel Padfield @padpadpadpad.bsky.social · 22d

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.

A teal flyer for a PhD opportunity to investigate how warming may change antimicrobial resistance. The project will use experiments on Klebsiella bacteria to answer questions about how temperature affects their response to antibiotics, plasmid transfer, and fitness costs. The research involves microbiology lab work, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling. The flyer includes contact details for Dr. Daniel Padfield and the logos of the sponsoring institutions.

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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 26d

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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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...

🦑🌍🐢🧪

background is a male hawksbill turtle. overlayed text reads 'we're 3rd in the world for sea turtle publications'. a bar chart style figure is below, highlighting the university of exeter

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Aug 26

Students! Get yourselves on this wonderful thread 🧵🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Scientists 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.”

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Me securing a shark getting measured for a research workup

Posing with some friends as part of my Why Sharks Matter book tour.

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Aug 26

Scholarship Eligibility:
✅ Around 2 years of work/voluntary experience since undergraduate
✅ Leadership qualities & a passion for influencing positive change in your home country
✅ Citizenship for a Chevening-eligible country/territory
✅ Full criteria listed here: www.chevening.org/scholarships...

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌟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...

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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

🌍🦑🧪

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...
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@exetermarine.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 1

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! 🧪🦑🌎🐟

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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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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · Jul 17

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...
🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Jul 15

❄️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...

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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · Jul 2

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.
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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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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jun 5

#WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution

www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @idsaiexeter.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · Jun 3

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

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Jun 2

ICYMI: After years of hearing complaints that it's hard to get good career advice in marine biology, I assembled an expert panel to answer your questions about graduate school, where to find jobs, what skills are needed, and much, much more.

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Marine Biology Career Advice

You asked us questions about marine biology careers, and our panel of experts answered them! In April, I solicited your questions about careers in marine biology, and we received nearly 100 questio…

www.southernfriedscience.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Jun 3

🤖 Advising students on using AI for study? We like this reminder: AI is not a replacement for your wonderful brain! 😍 Check out top tips for using AI critically 📲 #ExeterUniLib

there is a green speech bubble at the top of the image with the text Using AI for study? Great, but don't forget to use me! with an arrow to a brain graphic. Text below in a grey text box reads AI tools can be helpful, but they may also give you misinformation, biased or shallow content, and made up references. So it's very important to be critical by cross-checking facts, verifying references, watching for bias, and seeking multiple perspectives. Always remember, success at uni and beyond often means thinking critically, which is something you have to do as AI can't do it for you. A green text box below reads always check your module information to see if and how you're allowed to use AI.

there is a green speech bubble asking want more AI tips? And advising viewers to click the Study Zone Digital link in the bio for digital skills resources.

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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Jun 3

🧪 New Podcast Episode! 🌍

We're joined by @bpickstone.bsky.social to find out how machine learning could change biodiversity monitoring

As Graduate School alumni, Bri also talks about her Applied Data Science MSc & insights into what its like doing a PhD!

🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6Raf...

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Iain Soutar @isoutar.bsky.social · May 27

⚠️ Cool PhD alert ⚠️

Fully funded PhD at @exeter.ac.uk assessing the potential for, and impact of, community-led research in the Isles of Scilly.

Aerial photo of the Isles of Scilly. Three sandy beaches, turquoise sea, and blue sky. There are a dozen or so boats moored in the bay.

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