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Nordic Society Oikos @nordicoikos.bsky.social · Sep 3

Got inspired by all the fantastic research at #gfoe2025? Save the date for an even larger gathering of excellence in #ecology and #evolution at the joint #NSO2026 and #gfoe2026 meeting with @gfoesoc.bsky.social! See you on 14-17 Sep 2026 in Denmark! nordicsocietyoikos.glueup.com/event/nordic...

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Congratulations to Juan and Tobias for receiving the Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation awards at #ISPLORE2025JP! 🌱 Fantastic recognition of their excellent research and presentations — well deserved.
Thanks to @isplore.bsky.social for supporting early career researchers.

International Society for Plant Low Oxygen Research @isplore.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to all #ISPLORE2025JP Best Oral and Poster presentation winners. Very high quality of ECR talks this year!

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · 7d

👏 Congratulations to Ole Pedersen on receiving the first Rens Voesenek Award at #ISPLORE2025JP! 🌱🌊

We are proud to see his work recognized by the @isplore.bsky.social community.

International Society for Plant Low Oxygen Research @isplore.bsky.social · 12d

Beautifully engaging and Ted-talk worthy lecture by the first Rens Voesenek awardee Ole Pedersen at #ISPLORE2025JP 🌱🌊 Ole contributed significantly to our community, including all his work on oxygen dynamics in plants, especially in the field (and ocean!).

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International Society for Plant Low Oxygen Research @isplore.bsky.social · 12d

Beautifully engaging and Ted-talk worthy lecture by the first Rens Voesenek awardee Ole Pedersen at #ISPLORE2025JP 🌱🌊 Ole contributed significantly to our community, including all his work on oxygen dynamics in plants, especially in the field (and ocean!).

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · 15d

New paper in Hydrobiologia!
Lake Arresø shows how 50 yrs of nutrient management and sewage treatment cut Phosphorus inputs by 90% — yet eutrophication persists due to sediment resuspension. Real recovery will require reducing farm runoff further.
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s107...

Nutrient dynamics following 50 years of reduced loading in the large and shallow Lake Arresø - Hydrobiologia

Motivated by a citizens group to improve the ecological quality in Denmark’s largest lake, we examined 50 years of measurements to evaluate the scope for improvement. We found that external inputs in ...

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · 20d

Exciting week at IMC 2025 in Innsbruck 🌍🏔️
Bhumika gave a talk on Global Mountain Spring Ecosystems, while Dean convened The Aquatic Biodiversity of Mountain Waterscapes.
With 1200+ participants, this leading mountain research conference was full of inspiring talks, networking & special events. #IMC

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · 21d

Applications open! ❄️ KU’s Arctic Biology Field Course 2026 takes students to Greenland to study freshwater ecosystems: fish, algae mats, predator–prey interactions & more. 🌊🐟🌿
👉 Apply by Oct 24: kurser.ku.dk/course/nbik1...
@kirstenseesternc.bsky.social

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fieldwork anywhere includes the risk of getting your feet wet! 🥾💧😉

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Sep 3

Big welcome to Ema, our new Postdoc! He’ll spend the next 2 years with us on the CyaNoServices project, studying how effects of harmful cyanobacterial blooms ripple out from ponds to affect insects — and the ecosystems that depend on them.
His fieldwork spans Sweden, Spain, and Brazil 🌍

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great fun at the annual DHL Relay Run. This year's highlights:
🏃‍♂️Walking team beat last year’s time by 1 minute
👶Youngest participant in the history of our Lab
⏱️New personal best on the 5K
A wonderful evening of exercise, fun, and socializing outside the lab! 💚

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lab Clean-up Day done! ✅
Old samples were disposed of, lab is a lot tidier now, and our coffee machine has never been cleaner! ☕👌
All part of our LEAF Gold sustainability journey 🌿
Rounded off the day with an outdoor lunch with the rest of the BIO Department = perfect day! 😊💚
#labsustainability

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Aug 21

New in L&O: This study from South Greenland shows that lake & stream autotrophic biofilms are shaped by different drivers. With climate change, biomass may increase, reshaping Arctic food webs. Congrats to Sanne on her final PhD paper! 🌿 doi.org/10.1002/lno....
@sannemdt.bsky.social
@aslo.org

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our Freshwater Biology field courses wrapped up today 🌊 Students explored lakes & streams around Silkeborg, combining fieldwork, lab work & tradition at Salten Skov field station. A summer of science, teamwork & nature! #FreshwaterBiology #FieldCourse💚💦

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 21

🌾 Big kickoff in Kenya for our Danida-funded project on climate-smart, low-emission rice! Partners from Kenya, Tanzania, Philippines, and DK aim to boost drought resilience & reduce methane. More than a project—it’s a shared commitment to a better future. #RiceResearch #ClimateSmart #Danida

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 19

Science at altitude! 🏔💧
Bhumika and Dean joined colleagues from Kathmandu Uni for an unforgettable research trip to Nepal. The Carlsberg-funded “Mustang” project, the goal is to better understand freshwater biodiversity, water quality & human impact in this beautiful and understudied landscape.

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 14

🌿 Our lab is now LEAF Gold certified! 🥇

Thanks to teamwork, smarter protocols, and great coordination from our technicians, we have taken major steps toward sustainability.

Freshwater biology begins with fresh thinking 💧

#LEAFGold #UCPH_GreenLabs #LabSustainability

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 9

🚀 New & novel!
Two of our BSc students are developing an innovative method to sample soil greenhouse gases using silicone tubing + Li-Cor analysis.
It’s exciting to see real scientific advances made at the BSc level—this work is already generating great data! 🌱
#StudentResearch #SoilGHG

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 8

🎓🌿 New MSc! Yesterday, Rikke Frederiksen defended her thesis on macroinvertebrates in ponds on former farmland. We’re proud to send off a talented and great colleague and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. 🌟 #MScDefense #FreshwaterEcology #NewTalent

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 5

🌊 Bubbles matter! 💨
This new paper wraps up Jonas Stage Sø’s PhD work and brings new insights into methane emissions from lakes. The conclusion is that ebullition from lakes often dwarfs diffusive flux — especially at higher temperatures.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#methane #Ebullition

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · May 2

🌞 Beautiful day for lake sampling in Northern Zealand!
Yesterday our MSc Freshwater Ecology students collected samples for next week’s lab on plankton & chlorophyll. Science, sunshine & teamwork! 🌊🧪
#FreshwaterEcology #Fieldwork #MSc #Ecology
@janaisanta.bsky.social

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Apr 30

✍️ Our updated guide to academic report writing is now available!
Clear advice, useful structure, and the Ten Commandments of good writing.
Perfect for students and supervisors alike. 📚
www1.bio.ku.dk/english/rese...

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Apr 9

We joined the Danish OIKOS Meeting 2025 at Aalborg University!
🎤 Talks by Andreas & Claudia
📌 Poster by Tobias on soil inoculation & land restoration
Great to connect & share research! 🌿 #OIKOS2025 #Ecology #Conservation

UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Apr 1

🎧 New Podcast Episode!
In the 10th episode of the ParAqua Podcast, Jana Isanta-Navarro joins host Joe Money to discuss her research on salinization in freshwater ecosystems and its impact on keystone species. 🌊🧬
paraqua-cost.eu/paraqua-podc...

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ParAqua Podcast - ParAqua - COST ACTION CA20125

The ParAqua Podcast is a science podcast that shines a light on the newest and most interesting research being conducted in the fields of aquatic and marine

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Kirsten Seestern Christoffersen @kirstenseesternc.bsky.social · Mar 18

Bravo, @sannemdt.bsky.social for a new study on microbial biofilm in Greenland streams across 3 regions. Highlights:
🟢 Cyanobacteria thrive even in the High Arctic
🌡️ P & water temperature are key drivers of biofilm growth
⛰️ Catchment slope & NO3 conc shape total biomass
doi.org/10.1111/1758...

Drivers of Epilithic Biofilms in Greenland Streams: The Role of Nutrients, Temperature and Catchment Slope Across a Climate Gradient

Microbial biofilms are crucial components in Arctic streams, and understanding how climate warming affects them is critical. Across three regions in Greenland, we found large differences in biofilm s...

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UCPH Section for Freshwater Biology @fblucph.bsky.social · Mar 19

🎓🌿 Karina Yaldo has successfully defended her MSc thesis on conservation & biodiversity in Danish streams! 💧🌍 Ready to take her skills into the real world—congrats! 🎉 Employers, take note & give her a warm welcome! 👏 #MScDefense #FreshwaterConservation #NewTalent

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