Despo Fatta-Kassinos
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Despo Fatta-Kassinos
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A passionate “waterologist” | ChemEng | Prof @ University of Cyprus | Head of Gaia Lab: Environmental & Engineered Water Processes & Systems | Nature+Parrot fanatic 🦜| there are years that ask questions & years that answer
Assessing antimicrobial resistance connectivity across One Health sectors|Nature Water. Led by T. Zhang & L. Li, our new paper discusses connectivity at ecological, microbial & genetic levels; & advocates for cross-sector studies. www.nature.com/articles/s44... @natwater.nature.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Αντίο σε έναν θρύλο 💔
Jane Goodall (1934–2025) – η γυναίκα που με επιμονή και γενναιότητα έδωσε φωνή στη φύση και ελπίδα στην ανθρωπότητα. Μια αληθινή έμπνευση για όλες τις γενιές.
October 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Human activities have pushed Earth beyond its Safe Operating Space. www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/wp-content/u...
September 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The first emergence of unprecedented global water scarcity in the Anthropocene. Despite model and scenario uncertainties, consistent DZD (Day Zero Drought) hotspots emerge across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and parts of North America.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today, the SPORE-MED PRIMA Partnership consortium held its Work Package Leaders meeting 🧩 A productive session to align progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration across all teams. Together, we are advancing towards impactful outcomes for the project’s mission.
September 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#ISEC6 instructors - More information: aristeia.us/isec.html
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🌍 Apply now: ISEC 2026 (Mar 20–25, Eretria 🇬🇷).
Tuition-free, 40 students, global experts on #ClimateChange, #pollution, #health #sustainability.
Deadline: Sept 15, 2025.
👉 aristeia.us/isec.html
#ISEC2026 #EnvironmentalCrisis
August 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Afternoon escape from the lab with Rui Martins, Giada Buso and Paula Ferreira #Cyprus
May 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🦠 «Μηχανισμοί Εμφάνισης και Διάδοσης της Αντιμικροβιακής Αντοχής»
📅 Παρασκευή 23 Μαΐου 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:30
📍 Αμφιθέατρο LRC 014, Βιβλιοθήκη "Στέλιος Ιωάννου", Πανεπιστημιούπολη
👨‍🔬 Ομιλητές από την ερευνητική ομάδα Γαία:
• Δρ. Στέλιος Χατζημιχαήλ
• Σταύρη Καρασιαλή
May 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Join us to explore together the intricate relationships between environmental stressors and microbial communities. This session will delve into how pollutants disrupt microbiota across ecosystems and hosts, with implications for biodiversity, resilience, and human health.
May 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
2/2 in the morning today. Looking forward to new knowledge and days full of new connections, ideas, and inspiration. Since we are here on Mother’s day, we especially celebrate the incredible mothers in science—balancing research, leadership, & care with resilience and dedication.
May 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
1/2 The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe annual meeting is beginning today, bringing together scientists, professionals, & decision-makers to advance environmental science & sustainability. We have started SETAC Europe Council operations early…
May 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
2/2 food, and hospitality that made every moment special. Grateful to professors Dulce Arias, Hugo Olvera Vargas and Rosa Maria Ramirez for the opportunity to share ideas, learn from brilliant colleagues, and be part of such a dynamic academic community. ¡Gracias, México!
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
1/2 I was honored to be invited to speak at the prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, to both the main campus in Mexico City & the Temixco campus. The experience was truly top-tier—from inspiring conversations with students and faculty, to the vibrant culture,
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Apple’s Water Strategy, March 2025
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April 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🚨 Call for Papers – Water Convention Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 🫧
📅 Submission Deadline: 3 October 2025
📍 Submit your abstract here: events.miceneurol.com/Presentation...
Join us in Singapore! 🇸🇬 #SIWW2026 #WaterConvention #CallForPapers #WaterInnovation
April 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
At Boulders Beach in South Africa, the sight of these tuxedoed little wanderers is pure joy. A reminder that wonder sometimes shows up on a beach just outside the city, wearing flippers & a permanent smile. #JackassPenguins #Spheniscusdemersus #ProtectWildlife
April 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today, we celebrate not the victory, but the courage to begin. On March 25th, Greece took its first step toward freedom. Today, we celebrate the spirit that refuses to give up, no matter the challenges ahead. Happy Independence Day to Greece. Χρόνια Πολλά, Ελλάδα 🇬🇷
March 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Our new article “Impact of the wastewater treatment technology and storage on micropollutant profiles during reclaimed water irrigation: A wide-scope HRMS screening in a water-soil-lettuce-leachate system” is now available online by Water Research: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
March 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
At the 14th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in Cape Town, 16 - 20 March 2025!

#IWA #WaterReuse #WaterReclamation #CapeTown #SouthAfrica
March 22, 2025 at 4:29 AM
💦World Water Day 22 March 2025💦
🧊 Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter due to climate change, our frozen world is shrinking, making the water cycle more unpredictable and extreme.
www.un.org/en/observanc... www.un.org/en/observanc... www.un.org/en/observanc...
March 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
ICAEW invites university students to submit a 5,000-word essay/video on: How should the accounting profession help organisations increase their resilience to the effects of environmental risks by changing the way they do business?👉🏻 www.icaew.com/technical/su... @icaew.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today we celebrate the everyday strength, wisdom, & grace of women who shape the world in both quiet & resounding ways. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of history, not as a footnote, but as the heartbeat of progress, resilience, & transformation.
March 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
We honor Dr. Yolanda Picó García, Professor at the University of Valencia, who passed away on February 11, 2025. A pioneer in environmental & food safety & emerging pollutants. Her legacy of kindness & scientific dedication will inspire future scientists. May she rest in peace.🌹
March 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We welcome Jane Thompson from @RCSI_Irl to our group #GaiaLab @ucy1.bsky.social Exciting work ahead 🧬 @kgmcguigan.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM