Conservation Physiology Group
@conserv-physiol.bsky.social
Based at the University of Bristol, UK, the team endeavours to understand how we may use knowledge of invertebrate physiology to support insects in a changing world.
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https://conservationphysiology.weebly.com
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Latest research: Host identity and quality drive parasitoid fitness and have implications for biocontrol 🐝🦋🐛
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Latest research: Host identity and quality drive parasitoid fitness and have implications for biocontrol 🐝🦋🐛
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January 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Latest research: Host identity and quality drive parasitoid fitness and have implications for biocontrol 🐝🦋🐛
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Congratulations to Jack Sunderland for passing his Masters by Research viva 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Jamie Stevens and @harrysiviter.bsky.social for acting as examiners.
January 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations to Jack Sunderland for passing his Masters by Research viva 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Jamie Stevens and @harrysiviter.bsky.social for acting as examiners.
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Well done to Jude Woodcock for his excellent poster on his MScR research into the effects of repeated cold events on a beneficial insect parasitoid! #BES2025
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Well done to Jude Woodcock for his excellent poster on his MScR research into the effects of repeated cold events on a beneficial insect parasitoid! #BES2025
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Congratulations to Daisy Scott for passing her Masters by Research viva 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Heather Campbell and Hannah Griffiths for acting as examiners.
December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations to Daisy Scott for passing her Masters by Research viva 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Heather Campbell and Hannah Griffiths for acting as examiners.
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Congratulations to Emily Ballara who passed her Masters by Research viva today 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Scott Hayward and Jane Memmott for acting as examiners.
September 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations to Emily Ballara who passed her Masters by Research viva today 🍾🍾🍾 And a huge thank you to Scott Hayward and Jane Memmott for acting as examiners.
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Looking for a PhD project supporting beneficial insects in a changing climate? 🪰🐝🌱
Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.
DEADLINE 03 December
More information here 👉 bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here 👉 swbio.ac.uk
Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.
DEADLINE 03 December
More information here 👉 bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here 👉 swbio.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Looking for a PhD project supporting beneficial insects in a changing climate? 🪰🐝🌱
Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.
DEADLINE 03 December
More information here 👉 bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here 👉 swbio.ac.uk
Then join us at @bristolbiosci.bsky.social with
@tbish.bsky.social of Cardiff University, and industrial partner Olombria.
DEADLINE 03 December
More information here 👉 bit.ly/4p9Pcyk
Apply here 👉 swbio.ac.uk
Great news for insects! 🐛🦋🍏🙌
🦋 Butterflies are booming across England, thanks to nature friendly farming
New research shows that agri-environment schemes (AES) are significantly boosting biodiversity by paying farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices like wildflower strips and hedgerows.
New research shows that agri-environment schemes (AES) are significantly boosting biodiversity by paying farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices like wildflower strips and hedgerows.
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Great news for insects! 🐛🦋🍏🙌
Latest research: Winter flower strips reduce BYDV in cereal crops 🌾🌾🌾
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Flower strips in winter reduce barley yellow dwarf virus incidence in cereal crops
Most studies that have explored the effect of biological control in maintaining pest populations at acceptable levels have focused on the ability of n…
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July 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Latest research: Winter flower strips reduce BYDV in cereal crops 🌾🌾🌾
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June 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Looking for something to do during #InsectWeek? Find an insect-related event near you with our events search page 🦋
Visit the website and see what you can do to get involved 🔽
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Visit the website and see what you can do to get involved 🔽
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#StandTallForTheSmall
TODAY! Discover the world of insects @bristolbiosci.bsky.social as part of @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Week! See some captivating creatures up close, learn about the fascinating research behind them. Doors open 12-6pm, all ages welcome, admission free, please share! 🪲🪰🦋🐞🪳🐝🦟
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
TODAY! Discover the world of insects @bristolbiosci.bsky.social as part of @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Week! See some captivating creatures up close, learn about the fascinating research behind them. Doors open 12-6pm, all ages welcome, admission free, please share! 🪲🪰🦋🐞🪳🐝🦟