Dr Vicky Boult (she/her)
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Dr Vicky Boult (she/her)
@vlboult.bsky.social
Lecturer in Conservation Biology at University of Reading // Interested in the impacts of climate change & extreme weather on biodiversity, ecological forecasting, shared socio-ecological systems, forecast-based action 🌦🐘📉🌾
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👋 I'm new here & just discovered starter packs, so time for a quick intro... I'm Vicky, newly appointed Lecturer in Conservation Biology, University of Reading. I've an interdisciplinary background in Ecology & Meteorology. Keen on capacity building & knowledge exchange. Mum to H 🌰 Love elephants 🐘
📢 We're #hiring 2 lecturers at the University of Reading! I joined last year - happy to answer any questions about the department, University, our *gorgeous* campus, or Reading.

🦂 #Lecturer in Invertebrate #Zoology: lnkd.in/eEwNhF2m

🌱 #Lecturer in Field #Ecology: lnkd.in/eU2MMa7j
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📢Just published in @rmets.org's Meteorological Applications: Innocent Masukwedza uses TAMSAT-ALERT to identify impactful dry-spells in Zimbabwe, adopting a crop-centric approach ☀️🌽🌍
Characteristics and atmospheric drivers of large‐scale agrometeorologically relevant dry spells in sub‐seasonal to seasonal timescales over Zimbabwe
This study presents a crop-centric approach to analysing dry spell impacts, using the Water Requirement Satisfaction Index (WRSI). Leveraging this metric, it further identifies and characterizes larg...
rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Looking for a little bit on light listening this Monday morning? I chatted to Beyond the Bear about the impacts of extreme weather on wildlife and how forecasting can aid conservation efforts. Listen here: 👂🎵🎧

open.spotify.com/episode/36jz...
How climate change is driving human-elephant conflict with Dr Vicky Boult
Beyond The Bear · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
👋 I'm new here & just discovered starter packs, so time for a quick intro... I'm Vicky, newly appointed Lecturer in Conservation Biology, University of Reading. I've an interdisciplinary background in Ecology & Meteorology. Keen on capacity building & knowledge exchange. Mum to H 🌰 Love elephants 🐘
January 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Reposted by Dr Vicky Boult (she/her)
Excited by the idea of using #AI for #biodiversity #conservation? Interested in developing practical tools to mitigate human-wildlife conflict? Check out this #funded #PhD with me and @roboyd91. Deadline 27th Jan, get in touch with any Qs!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 27, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Excited by the idea of using #AI for #biodiversity #conservation? Interested in developing practical tools to mitigate human-wildlife conflict? Check out this #funded #PhD with me and @roboyd91. Deadline 27th Jan, get in touch with any Qs!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 27, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Reposted by Dr Vicky Boult (she/her)
NEW – IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate

✍️ @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org

🔗 Read here ⬇️
IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate - Carbon Brief
“Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those...
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December 17, 2024 at 2:22 PM