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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 3d

Next weekend I’m running my first ever half-marathon (gulp!) and would love your support. I’m raising funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause that means a lot to me. If you can spare a few pennies to sponsor me, I’d be so grateful. 💛 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rias-ru...

Ria's running 21KM!

In Danny the Champion of the World, Roald Dahl wrote that “everyone deserves a dad who’s sparky.” I’ve been lucky enough to have exactly that! Over the past few years, my wonderful dad has faced the ...

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · 18d

✨ today’s the last day to join in with our launch of #communiMap - noticing, mapping, and sharing the everyday places and details that matter to us!
to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker.
here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work!

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Aug 29

Come and join the @communigallant.bsky.social team in Elder Park, 11 am on Tuesday, to learn all about the trees that live there!

Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Aug 24

Last Thursday, we wandered with #InvisibleCities from Govan to #UofG
We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice.
Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end.

Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Aug 18

we ate good food, met new people + swapped stories about growing things

i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side!

the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better

CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Aug 18

Saturday at Bellahouston allotments was magic! We set up a #communiMap stall and swapped stories, compost tips, and even pink beetroot water (fermenting).

The climate news is heavy (another hottest year, dry soils here too), but seeing folk build ponds, save seeds + caring for land gave me hope!

Fermentation workshop with Glasgow Community Food Network

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Aug 14

This will be great! We will be joined by members of the wider GALLANT team, come along and meet us! 😊

CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Aug 5

Join us in Govan for a free tree mapping workshop 🌳
Learn how to identify & monitor local trees, try the communiMap app, and take home a free kit.

No experience needed, just curiosity!
📅 Thurs 28th Aug, 10AM–1PM
📍 Elder Park Library

Sign up: bit.ly/45h1s7X

Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Aug 1

Resharing from @communigallant.bsky.social here as I know there are a few teachers and #Glasgow folks in my circles who might like this!

CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Aug 1

We’ve made a Teacher’s Guide for communiMap – a way for Glasgow schools to join a city‑wide community science project.

communiMap is part of GALLANT, a NERC-funded programme exploring how our city can live well with climate change and nature.

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you @hesterparr.bsky.social 😊

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Out on a walk? See something that matters? #communiMap it! Search CommuniMap in the App Store or in Google Play today!

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 17

Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more.
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU

An urban garden with planters and shingle. A garden table sits next to a poly tunnel with a plant pot on top. In the background are tenement flats and colourful bunting

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Jul 17

Finally we are launching #communiMap thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the past year to make this happen 😊

CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Jul 17

After a successful soft launch, we’re excited to share that communiMap is now live for everyone! 💚

Glaswegians (and beyond!) can start noticing, sharing & caring for the places they love!

Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far! Download links below...

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Jun 30

We had a brilliant time at Glasgow Science Festival 2025! It was a great opportunity to talk with visitors about our new community science app, communiMap, and have people try it out for themselves.

More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱

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Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social · Jun 30

It was lovely yo chat with you @hesterparr.bsky.social 😊

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Jun 16

On June 5, our own Chris joined an invisible cities walking tour from the Pearce Institute to the Glasgow Science Centre 🌿

He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing.

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · Jun 12

There will be lots of activities in coming months, open to adults in Glasgow who are disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent &/or people with long-term health conditions: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo... @nickyburns.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @riadunkley.bsky.social @communigallant.bsky.social

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 27

Explore the many wider events happening across Glasgow from the 5th to the 15th of June on the Glasgow Science Festival Website!

www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Jun 3

We’re pleased to share that our climate communication training series with Climate Outreach, has successfully finished!

Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways.

We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 29

Join PhD student Emma Plant for a report back evening on her GALLANT research project into pollinator diversity!

📅 Wed 4 June
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG

More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 27

🌱 The GALLANT Community Collaboration Research team will be at the Glasgow Science Festival 2025!

🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event!

Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 20

📢 Join GALLANT for a unique event at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre! For all those passionate about biodiversity, biology, and Scotland’s natural heritage.

📅 29/05/25
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN

Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 7

The GALLANT project is looking for adults (18+) in Glasgow to join the Cycle Nation Trial - a free programme to support people cycling again!

Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5
or email [email protected] for more info 🚲

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · May 2

Big thanks to Parents for Future Scotland for hosting the Air Pollution Event at Glasgow City Chambers! 🌍

Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution.

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Apr 9

Medical student Abba spent 5 weeks with us researching the powerful impact of green spaces on our health and wellbeing. Her findings reveal what many of us intuitively feel: we NEED nature in our cities.

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Apr 30

We had a brilliant Compost Co-Lab meetup at the Hidden Gardens last Friday 🌿

Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil!

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Mar 31

🎉 The results are in! CommuniMap has won our naming poll! 🗺️

After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition!

Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process!

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