Dr Carolyn Cobbold
drcob.bsky.social
Dr Carolyn Cobbold
@drcob.bsky.social
Engineer, historian, environmentalist, project leader, author and journalist.
UK spending watchdog censures water firms and regulators over sewage failings
April 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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This will be live on Thursday, 27 March 2025, beginning at 5.00pm (London time). The format will be a talk of 20-30 minutes, followed by a moderated discussion of half an hour.
March 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The next on-line seminar will be given by Dr Christopher Halm (Deutsches Museum, Munich) who will present:
Escaping Earth, Sustaining the Moon: The 'Chemistry' Behind Public Narratives of Lunar Habitation and Cosmic Age
March 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Research Awards of up to £1000 are open to post-graduate students, those who obtained a PhD since 1 January 2015, and independent scholars.

Subject Development Awards of up to £1000 may be made to support scholarly outreach activities in either history of chemistry or history of alchemy.
March 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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The SHAC 2025 Award Scheme is now open!

2 types of awards being offered are:
Support for research into the history of chemistry or history of alchemy by both new and independent scholars.
Support for Subject Development in hist chem or hist alchemy.

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2025
March 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Reposted by Dr Carolyn Cobbold
The Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (SHAC) is holding its Spring Meeting, which will also mark its 90th Anniversary, in person on Saturday 29 March 2025 at University College London (LG04, 26 Bedford Way).
"SHAC Spring Meeting 2025: 'Biographies of Alchemists and Chemists'" at University College London (26 Bedford Way)
Tickets are now available for SHAC Spring Meeting 2025: 'Biographies of Alchemists and Chemists' at University College London (26 Bedford Way), London on Saturday 29th March 2025 at 9:30AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Important Appeal #Ruling prevents building on site at future #flood risk & BMV #agricultural land. Duty on government to reduce #housing allocations for low lying agriculturally rich #coastal areas @chichesterlibdems.bsky.social @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/cd...
CDC wins crucial planning appeal arguing future flood risk and loss of agricultural land
An Appeal by Barratt to build 280 new homes on the outskirts of the Sussex coastal village of East Wittering has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 3:52 PM
#Autumn #Fall #leaves in a Chichester car park
November 24, 2024 at 9:59 AM
A stunning new #art installation on the south coast is attracting #controversy. Can #bluesky users name other much loved works of art that had a mixed reception? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Emoji: Artist defends controversial 'poo-shaped' shelter - BBC News
The installation, on a nature reserve, has been created in the shape of a periwinkle shell.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:24 AM
No 6 MEDMERRY This is a walk through one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic environmental projects www.thetimes.com/article/4e72...
The 20 most glorious autumn walks in Britain
From peaceful riverside paths to rugged moorland hikes, our expert Christopher Somerville picks 20 of his favourite walks across the UK
www.thetimes.com
October 18, 2024 at 7:13 AM
This comes as no surprise which is why planners, architects & developers need to be trained in flood risk management urgently #planning #climatechange #flooding amp.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global heating ‘doubled’ chance of extreme rain in Europe in September | Climate crisis | The Guardian
Researchers find climate crisis aggravated the four days of heavy rainfall and deadly floods
amp.theguardian.com
September 25, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #9,196,703!
September 21, 2024 at 5:43 PM
To the west of Selsey lies a magical nature reserve ….an innovative and positive local response to climate change #climatechange #coastalmanagement #wildlife #environment

www.destinationselsey.co.uk/explore/rspb...
Medmerry Realignment
Visit Selsey, miles of beaches, fantastical sunsets & rich history. Explore Selsey’s unique biodiversity, spot seals, sample world-renowned seafood & dive its excellent rated waters. Make Destination ...
www.destinationselsey.co.uk
September 9, 2024 at 9:25 AM