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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability
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Help lead a global Greener, Healthier and Fairer revolution by studying one of our world-leading, interdisciplinary Masters degrees here at the University of Exeter, Cornwall 🌍 exeter.ac.uk/study/gses
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Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability @exetergses.bsky.social · Oct 1
🔔 Applications are open for Sept 2026 entry! 🔔

By studying with us in Cornwall you’ll join a community of experts across earth and life sciences, engineering, social sciences and business.

Discover our programmes: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/

We’ll see you in 2026 👀
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What can we learn from a stranded whale? 🐋🧪

This female fin whale stranded in Cornwall and sadly didn't survive. Since then, she has been buried in a @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk research field, until now...

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Learn more: news.exeter.ac.uk/environment-...
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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PhD studentship available. Please repost.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Scholarships up to £10k available to international MSc students starting in Sept 2026 💸

Submit a 300 word statement to apply. Deadline 15th Jan 📅

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Good luck! 🍀
Exeter Excellence Scholarships. Applications open for round 1 2026/27. University of Exeter Cornwall. Background photo of four students sat around the University of Exeter rock on Penryn campus with leafy green threes in the background. Who can apply? You must be an international fee paying student. You must have an offer to study in 2026/27 academic year. Awards of £3000, £5000 or £10000 are available. To apply submit a short personal statement. Deadline: 15th January 2026
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with #Sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. ex.ac.uk/dW8

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Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island.   In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at
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October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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A huge well done to all our students (past and present!), academics and partners who have contributed to this positive news 👏🐢🤩

Hard work makes a difference...
#ExeterGSES #ExeterMarine
exetermarine.bsky.social Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · Oct 14
POSITIVE NEWS 🗣️

Green turtles move from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, thanks to decades of hard work by conservationists globally.

Read the full assessment - iucnredlist.org/fr/species/4615/285108125

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October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Applications for funded social science PhD studentships at @exeter.ac.uk are now open. These projects are student led, and the deadline for applications is 9 Jan.

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ESRC SWDTP | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter
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October 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Join us tomorrow for an exciting talk on "Genomes, genes and microbes; understanding host-pathogen coevolution using island populations of birds" as part of the CEC Seminar Series!
October 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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🔔 Applications are open for Sept 2026 entry! 🔔

By studying with us in Cornwall you’ll join a community of experts across earth and life sciences, engineering, social sciences and business.

Discover our programmes: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/

We’ll see you in 2026 👀
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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I have an MRC-funded PhD project available (www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...) on how warming will change the problem of AMR. Join a small and friendly group (padpadpadpad.netlify.app/about) in (sometimes) sunny Cornwall. 🧪🦠 #microsky

Please share the ad below with anyone who may be interested.
A teal flyer for a PhD opportunity to investigate how warming may change antimicrobial resistance. The project will use experiments on Klebsiella bacteria to answer questions about how temperature affects their response to antibiotics, plasmid transfer, and fitness costs. The research involves microbiology lab work, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling. The flyer includes contact details for Dr. Daniel Padfield and the logos of the sponsoring institutions.
September 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Underwater cameras have found that the Isles of Scilly’s waters support vibrant marine life, including sharks, lobsters, octopuses and bluefin tuna.

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Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected UK waters. Despite widespread degradation of UK seas from destructive fishing...
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September 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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We've been cited as 3rd in the world (and 1st in the UK!) for publishing sea turtle publications!

A recent, global review in Ocean and Coastal Management has cited @exeter.ac.uk as a top institution for publishing research on sea turtles conservation.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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August 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Students! Get yourselves on this wonderful thread 🧵🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈
whysharksmatter.bsky.social David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 20
Scientists of Bluesky, introduce yourselves by replying to this post and I’ll share it and help you get some followers!

I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”

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Me securing a shark getting measured for a research workup Posing with some friends as part of my Why Sharks Matter book tour.
August 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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🌟FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS🌟

Applications for 2026/27 Chevening scholarships are open, PLEASE SHARE
Apply now: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

📆 Deadline: 7th October 2025

All our Graduate School 1-year programmes are eligible 🙌
Discover our programmes here: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...
August 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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We wanted to take a moment to share some positive news this week - some recent promotions for some of our amazing Exeter Marine academics. 🎉

Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to them all!

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August 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The second round of the Sustainability Projects Fund is now open! 🌱✨
Whether it’s about the circular economy, biodiversity, education, climate, travel or energy, this fund can help bring your idea to life.
www.exeter.ac.uk/about/sustai...
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August 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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My paper "Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should" is formally published in an issue.

It's a how-to guide to using Bluesky, the first ever published in the scientific literature! 🧪🦑🌎🐟

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Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should
ABSTRACT. Social media tools have revolutionized how people communicate with one another. A 2018 paper in Fisheries summarized the use of Twitter, Facebook
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August 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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We’ve handpicked these UK job opportunities because we think our students and graduates would be a great fit! 🌍🎓

Detailed for each position are listed on our LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/gradua...

Good luck! 🤞🍀 #ExeterGSES #graduatejobs
August 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Atlantic Bluefin tuna are back in UK waters, but we still don’t exactly know what they are eating.
Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future.
To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b...
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July 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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❄️New episode!❄️

Sophie is joined by Prof Martin Siegert, to discuss his route into academia & why sea level rise could be measured in meters, not centimeters...
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Martin is a polar, glacial and climate scientist & also Vice President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor!

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July 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Veronica White, a researcher and graduate of the University’s MRes Sustainable Futures programme who has cycled more than 2,000 miles for her PhD on visions for the future of farming is set to complete her journey across England’s diverse agricultural landscapes on Saturday.
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Researcher set to complete epic cycle odyssey across England’s farming heartlands
A researcher who has cycled more than 2,000 miles for her PhD on visions for the future of farming is set to complete her epic journey across England’s diverse agricultural landscapes. Veronica White ...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Dr Eunice Oppon has taken up the #esiChallengeOfTheMonth for June. Find out about her research this whole month, culminating with her talk "Climate, Crops, and Crushed Rocks: Mapping the Sustainability of Enhanced Weathering from Mine to Field" on 30 June.
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June 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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#WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution

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June 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Fully funded PhD: Community-led Research & Innovation in the Isles of Scilly. Ideal for grads in social sciences, management, or human geography. More info: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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June 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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ICYMI: After years of hearing complaints that it's hard to get good career advice in marine biology, I assembled an expert panel to answer your questions about graduate school, where to find jobs, what skills are needed, and much, much more.

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Marine Biology Career Advice
You asked us questions about marine biology careers, and our panel of experts answered them! In April, I solicited your questions about careers in marine biology, and we received nearly 100 questio…
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June 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🤖 Advising students on using AI for study? We like this reminder: AI is not a replacement for your wonderful brain! 😍 Check out top tips for using AI critically 📲 #ExeterUniLib
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June 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM