Dr Jess Fisher
@jessjessfisher.bsky.social
Research Fellow @DICE-Kent.bsky.social
🌎🌱🦉
Mixed-methods research in biodiversity conservation, environmental change, & human health
https://www.kent.ac.uk/durrell-institute-conservation-ecology/people/3538/fisher-jessica-c
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Mixed-methods research in biodiversity conservation, environmental change, & human health
https://www.kent.ac.uk/durrell-institute-conservation-ecology/people/3538/fisher-jessica-c
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Spatio-temporal variability in forest biodiversity associated with human well-being across socio-economic deprivation gradients - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants in England and...
www.nature.com
New paper out today in
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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How might spending time in nature affect people with anxiety or depression?
Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall."
ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/
Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall."
ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/
Can nature help tackle anxiety and depression? | ECEHH
Dr Katie Gibbs discusses new research on how nature might affect anxiety and depression with BBC Radio Cornwall.
www.ecehh.org
August 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
How might spending time in nature affect people with anxiety or depression?
Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall."
ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/
Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall."
ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/
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Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable states
A “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right, according to judges at the top court of the United Nations.
The international court of justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday about countries’ obligations to tackle climate change, and the consequences they may face if they do not. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
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A new paper on #MomentsOfChange and #LowCarbonBehaviours has been published, looking at how major life events shape the way we act on climate change, co-led by CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) & Dr Kaloyan Mitev (@kaloyanmitev.bsky.social). 📣
Key insights thread 🧵
Key insights thread 🧵
“Moments of Change” and Low‐Carbon Behaviors: A Multidisciplinary, Systematic Review
Moving house is one of the most well-studied “moments of change” that can have significant impacts on low-carbon behaviors, such as reducing car use.
wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A new paper on #MomentsOfChange and #LowCarbonBehaviours has been published, looking at how major life events shape the way we act on climate change, co-led by CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) & Dr Kaloyan Mitev (@kaloyanmitev.bsky.social). 📣
Key insights thread 🧵
Key insights thread 🧵
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🌿 Exciting Announcement! 🌱
Join us for the Movement and Rewilding Ecology (MoRE) Workshop on September 22, 2025, at BES, 42 Wharf Rd, London! 🌍
Powered by the #BES-rewilding @besmovesig.bsky.social SIGs.
Link to Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
#BritishEcologicalSociety
Join us for the Movement and Rewilding Ecology (MoRE) Workshop on September 22, 2025, at BES, 42 Wharf Rd, London! 🌍
Powered by the #BES-rewilding @besmovesig.bsky.social SIGs.
Link to Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
#BritishEcologicalSociety
July 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🌿 Exciting Announcement! 🌱
Join us for the Movement and Rewilding Ecology (MoRE) Workshop on September 22, 2025, at BES, 42 Wharf Rd, London! 🌍
Powered by the #BES-rewilding @besmovesig.bsky.social SIGs.
Link to Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
#BritishEcologicalSociety
Join us for the Movement and Rewilding Ecology (MoRE) Workshop on September 22, 2025, at BES, 42 Wharf Rd, London! 🌍
Powered by the #BES-rewilding @besmovesig.bsky.social SIGs.
Link to Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
#BritishEcologicalSociety
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📣📣📣 Fully funded MSc scholarships available for this Sept.
Short deadline: 21st July
Kent are offering fully funded taught MSc in Conservation Science #scholarships @dice-kent.bsky.social
For more info: lnkd.in/eiPJG8uE
Any questions, then please email: lhscholars@kent.ac.uk
#phdchat #funding
Short deadline: 21st July
Kent are offering fully funded taught MSc in Conservation Science #scholarships @dice-kent.bsky.social
For more info: lnkd.in/eiPJG8uE
Any questions, then please email: lhscholars@kent.ac.uk
#phdchat #funding
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July 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📣📣📣 Fully funded MSc scholarships available for this Sept.
Short deadline: 21st July
Kent are offering fully funded taught MSc in Conservation Science #scholarships @dice-kent.bsky.social
For more info: lnkd.in/eiPJG8uE
Any questions, then please email: lhscholars@kent.ac.uk
#phdchat #funding
Short deadline: 21st July
Kent are offering fully funded taught MSc in Conservation Science #scholarships @dice-kent.bsky.social
For more info: lnkd.in/eiPJG8uE
Any questions, then please email: lhscholars@kent.ac.uk
#phdchat #funding
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1. Kevin Gross and I just posted a new science-of-science preprint.
This one explores the looming peer review crisis. As many of you know, it's becoming significantly more difficult for journal editors to find scholars willing to serve as peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
This one explores the looming peer review crisis. As many of you know, it's becoming significantly more difficult for journal editors to find scholars willing to serve as peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
Will anyone review this paper? Screening, sorting, and the feedback cycles that imperil peer review
Scholarly publishing relies on peer review to identify the best science. Yet finding willing and qualified reviewers to evaluate manuscripts has become an increasingly challenging task, possibly even ...
arxiv.org
July 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
1. Kevin Gross and I just posted a new science-of-science preprint.
This one explores the looming peer review crisis. As many of you know, it's becoming significantly more difficult for journal editors to find scholars willing to serve as peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
This one explores the looming peer review crisis. As many of you know, it's becoming significantly more difficult for journal editors to find scholars willing to serve as peer reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
Reposted by Dr Jess Fisher
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Spatio-temporal variability in forest biodiversity associated with human well-being across socio-economic deprivation gradients - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants in England and...
www.nature.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Dr Jess Fisher
Well done to @jessjessfisher.bsky.social et al for this paper. Living near #CannockChase, I do feel a sense of wellbeing out and about exploring locally and this paper quantifies the connection between wellbeing and diversity
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Spatio-temporal variability in forest biodiversity associated with human well-being across socio-economic deprivation gradients - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants in England and...
www.nature.com
June 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Well done to @jessjessfisher.bsky.social et al for this paper. Living near #CannockChase, I do feel a sense of wellbeing out and about exploring locally and this paper quantifies the connection between wellbeing and diversity
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New paper out today in
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Spatio-temporal variability in forest biodiversity associated with human well-being across socio-economic deprivation gradients - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants in England and...
www.nature.com
June 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
New paper out today in
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@natecoevo.nature.com on biodiversity & human wellbeing in UK forests, both seasonally and along a gradient of socioeconomic deprivation
Funded by @erc.europa.eu and Woodland Trust 🌳, with lovely @dice-kent.bsky.social team
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Interested in earning £30 to chat about holidays? Of course you are! More details here....
Like talking about holidays? Interested in sustainability?⛱️
I’m looking for participants for the first study of my PhD exploring how people make sense of holidays and holiday travel. 🤔
Here is the link to the expression of interest form - uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u56UZB3...
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I’m looking for participants for the first study of my PhD exploring how people make sense of holidays and holiday travel. 🤔
Here is the link to the expression of interest form - uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u56UZB3...
Thank you! 🙏🏼
May 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Interested in earning £30 to chat about holidays? Of course you are! More details here....
Reposted by Dr Jess Fisher
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project in Field Based | ZSL
View details and apply for this Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project vacancy in Field Based . We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Assistan...
careers.zsl.org
March 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Cornwall Badger Project
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On Friday, Brock Bergseth gave us a powerful talk, debunking some of the most common myths around changing (environmental) behaviour, and discussing how our inherent social wiring can be leveraged to create meaningful, scalable change.
Catch it on our YouTube channel now! @biology.ox.ac.uk
Catch it on our YouTube channel now! @biology.ox.ac.uk
Leveraging human behavioural science for conservation. Brock Bergseth
YouTube video by Oxford Biodiversity Network
youtu.be
March 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On Friday, Brock Bergseth gave us a powerful talk, debunking some of the most common myths around changing (environmental) behaviour, and discussing how our inherent social wiring can be leveraged to create meaningful, scalable change.
Catch it on our YouTube channel now! @biology.ox.ac.uk
Catch it on our YouTube channel now! @biology.ox.ac.uk
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Applications for the @BSECS-Northumbria Fellowship are now open - up to £4,000 to support a visiting scholar to research the culture, history, and identity of NE England & Scottish boarders. Deadline 31 May 2025, details here:
www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
Prizes and awards Archive - BSECS
www.bsecs.org.uk
March 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Applications for the @BSECS-Northumbria Fellowship are now open - up to £4,000 to support a visiting scholar to research the culture, history, and identity of NE England & Scottish boarders. Deadline 31 May 2025, details here:
www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
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Do you have expertise in UK land use? We want to hear from you!
The UK government is currently consulting on the future of land use in England. To ensure the voice of the ecological community is heard, we will be producing a response to this consultation.
The UK government is currently consulting on the future of land use in England. To ensure the voice of the ecological community is heard, we will be producing a response to this consultation.
February 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Do you have expertise in UK land use? We want to hear from you!
The UK government is currently consulting on the future of land use in England. To ensure the voice of the ecological community is heard, we will be producing a response to this consultation.
The UK government is currently consulting on the future of land use in England. To ensure the voice of the ecological community is heard, we will be producing a response to this consultation.
Reposted by Dr Jess Fisher
Fascinating. Just what we saw when we did our flooding/climate change special
Another paper showing climate shocks lead to support for climate action among conservatives. Analyzing data collected in Florida, the paper finds Republican positions change after personally experiencing loss from climate-exacerbated extreme events.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Fascinating. Just what we saw when we did our flooding/climate change special
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How to spot a #Woodpecker in flight? Look for their special rollercoaster style dipping flight called ‘undulating’ .
@btobirds.bsky.social @lesserspotnet.bsky.social
Watch the full episode about our three breeding woodpeckers here youtu.be/GEQBrT-587Q?... #animation #birds Please share!
@btobirds.bsky.social @lesserspotnet.bsky.social
Watch the full episode about our three breeding woodpeckers here youtu.be/GEQBrT-587Q?... #animation #birds Please share!
February 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
How to spot a #Woodpecker in flight? Look for their special rollercoaster style dipping flight called ‘undulating’ .
@btobirds.bsky.social @lesserspotnet.bsky.social
Watch the full episode about our three breeding woodpeckers here youtu.be/GEQBrT-587Q?... #animation #birds Please share!
@btobirds.bsky.social @lesserspotnet.bsky.social
Watch the full episode about our three breeding woodpeckers here youtu.be/GEQBrT-587Q?... #animation #birds Please share!
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... Research from @dice-kent.bsky.social and Woodland Trust in the headlines today 🌳
Wildlife-rich woods that stimulate the senses boost wellbeing, major study shows
But there are large disparities in access to biodiversity woodlands that deliver for wellbeing, researchers warn.
www.independent.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... Research from @dice-kent.bsky.social and Woodland Trust in the headlines today 🌳
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On Wed 12 Feb ACCESS Knowledge Exchange Fellow @sarahegolding.bsky.social will be sharing her reflections as a 'more-than-human' health psychologist with examples
💊 #Antimicrobial #prescribing in animals
🍃 #Nature engagement & #wellbeing
🌳 #Biodiversity #conservation
rb.gy/xbnh1f
💊 #Antimicrobial #prescribing in animals
🍃 #Nature engagement & #wellbeing
🌳 #Biodiversity #conservation
rb.gy/xbnh1f
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
rb.gy
February 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
On Wed 12 Feb ACCESS Knowledge Exchange Fellow @sarahegolding.bsky.social will be sharing her reflections as a 'more-than-human' health psychologist with examples
💊 #Antimicrobial #prescribing in animals
🍃 #Nature engagement & #wellbeing
🌳 #Biodiversity #conservation
rb.gy/xbnh1f
💊 #Antimicrobial #prescribing in animals
🍃 #Nature engagement & #wellbeing
🌳 #Biodiversity #conservation
rb.gy/xbnh1f
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Call for abstracts is still open until 21 February (conbio.org/mini-sites/i...). We have also opened a sign up form for those who want to receive mentorship to prepare and practice English presentations. Pls sign up from the link provided on the registration site.
#languagebarriers
#languagebarriers
February 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Call for abstracts is still open until 21 February (conbio.org/mini-sites/i...). We have also opened a sign up form for those who want to receive mentorship to prepare and practice English presentations. Pls sign up from the link provided on the registration site.
#languagebarriers
#languagebarriers
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Interesting short term conservation data officer vacancy with the FMH project now live:
careers.kew.org/vacancy/proj...
careers.kew.org/vacancy/proj...
Project Conservation Data Officer - Careers | Kew GardensMenuClose menu
Madagascar’s Protected Area Network has been established to protect the island’s unique and threatened habitats, biodiversity, and ecosystems, including globally important forests. The landscapes with...
careers.kew.org
February 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Interesting short term conservation data officer vacancy with the FMH project now live:
careers.kew.org/vacancy/proj...
careers.kew.org/vacancy/proj...
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One week left to apply…
📢JOB ALERT - Please RT📢
Interested in the spatial and temporal drivers of soundscape dynamics? I'm looking for a post-doc to join my 'Valuing Nature's Soundscapes' project. Deadline: 10/01/25 #ecoacoustics #soundscapes
Details and how to apply:...
Interested in the spatial and temporal drivers of soundscape dynamics? I'm looking for a post-doc to join my 'Valuing Nature's Soundscapes' project. Deadline: 10/01/25 #ecoacoustics #soundscapes
Details and how to apply:...
January 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
One week left to apply…
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Spent the week in #Canterbury doing the introduction to data analysis using R course. with thanks to @nicolasjdeere.bsky.social @dave-s.bsky.social @jessjessfisher.bsky.social and @katielspencer.bsky.social for their infinite patience teaching us all 😁@dice-kent.bsky.social
a dog is standing in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
Alt: a confused dog is standing in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Spent the week in #Canterbury doing the introduction to data analysis using R course. with thanks to @nicolasjdeere.bsky.social @dave-s.bsky.social @jessjessfisher.bsky.social and @katielspencer.bsky.social for their infinite patience teaching us all 😁@dice-kent.bsky.social
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Take part in our upcoming blog series: Field Diaries!📒🌎🧪
Whether you're an undergraduate #ECR or an established practitioner, we're aiming to highlight your fieldwork experiences across the discipline of applied ecology!🌱🏔️❄️ @aer-ese-bes.bsky.social
Register your interest here: bit.ly/4hoUUIU
Whether you're an undergraduate #ECR or an established practitioner, we're aiming to highlight your fieldwork experiences across the discipline of applied ecology!🌱🏔️❄️ @aer-ese-bes.bsky.social
Register your interest here: bit.ly/4hoUUIU
January 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Take part in our upcoming blog series: Field Diaries!📒🌎🧪
Whether you're an undergraduate #ECR or an established practitioner, we're aiming to highlight your fieldwork experiences across the discipline of applied ecology!🌱🏔️❄️ @aer-ese-bes.bsky.social
Register your interest here: bit.ly/4hoUUIU
Whether you're an undergraduate #ECR or an established practitioner, we're aiming to highlight your fieldwork experiences across the discipline of applied ecology!🌱🏔️❄️ @aer-ese-bes.bsky.social
Register your interest here: bit.ly/4hoUUIU
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The loss of wildlife means the loss of:
🌾material benefits like food
🐺non-material benefits such as regulating ecosystems
🤗our identity & well-being
📢 New WWF-led research highlights these ‘invisible’ benefits: wwf.panda.org?13195966/wil...
#RestoreNature #NaturesTechnicians
🌾material benefits like food
🐺non-material benefits such as regulating ecosystems
🤗our identity & well-being
📢 New WWF-led research highlights these ‘invisible’ benefits: wwf.panda.org?13195966/wil...
#RestoreNature #NaturesTechnicians
January 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The loss of wildlife means the loss of:
🌾material benefits like food
🐺non-material benefits such as regulating ecosystems
🤗our identity & well-being
📢 New WWF-led research highlights these ‘invisible’ benefits: wwf.panda.org?13195966/wil...
#RestoreNature #NaturesTechnicians
🌾material benefits like food
🐺non-material benefits such as regulating ecosystems
🤗our identity & well-being
📢 New WWF-led research highlights these ‘invisible’ benefits: wwf.panda.org?13195966/wil...
#RestoreNature #NaturesTechnicians
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Join us! #Academic #job @ucl-pnl.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @uclcber.bsky.social
Lecturer/Associate Professor of Biodiversity, Climate Change & Health
Lecturer/Associate Professor of Biodiversity, Climate Change & Health
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Join us! #Academic #job @ucl-pnl.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @uclcber.bsky.social
Lecturer/Associate Professor of Biodiversity, Climate Change & Health
Lecturer/Associate Professor of Biodiversity, Climate Change & Health