Natalie Pilakouta
@nataliepilakouta.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist & behavioural ecologist | Fishes & insects 🐟🐞 | Lecturer at University of St Andrews | New to bluesky!
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Hello! 👋
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
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Empseb is simply the best. If you're a PhD student of evolutionary biology, do go there!
December 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Empseb is simply the best. If you're a PhD student of evolutionary biology, do go there!
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The 2026 Guarda Summer Course in Evolutionary Biology is now accepting applications. Amazing place, amazing course, amazing opportunity for early grad students.
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Summer school:<br> Evolutionary Biology in Guarda
Information about the annual summer school Evolutionary Biology in Guarda
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December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The 2026 Guarda Summer Course in Evolutionary Biology is now accepting applications. Amazing place, amazing course, amazing opportunity for early grad students.
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
Hello! 👋
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Hello! 👋
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
I've finally moved here from the dark side and I'm excited to reconnect with all the awesome scientists I followed previously!
In our lab at University of St Andrews we study behavioural and physiological responses to climate change (mainly in fish and insects) 🌡️🪲🐞🐟🐠
Reposted by Natalie Pilakouta
🧵1/9 There are 35,000+ fish species, but we have formal social-behaviour classifications for a tiny fraction. Most knowledge lives in the experience of researchers, fishers, divers, aquarists, naturalists, and Indigenous communities, but almost none of it is centralised. So we built ShoalBase.org.
ShoalBase | Join, Explore, Contribute Now
ShoalBase offers a global database on fish social behaviour, supporting research, conservation, and ecology through community contributions and visual data mapping.
ShoalBase.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🧵1/9 There are 35,000+ fish species, but we have formal social-behaviour classifications for a tiny fraction. Most knowledge lives in the experience of researchers, fishers, divers, aquarists, naturalists, and Indigenous communities, but almost none of it is centralised. So we built ShoalBase.org.
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Sensible advice from @stephenbheard.bsky.social on choosing a PhD topic: career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/before-your-...
In particular -- research potential supervisors not just as scientists but as mentors! Everyone has a different mentorship style. Try to find an environment that would work for you.
In particular -- research potential supervisors not just as scientists but as mentors! Everyone has a different mentorship style. Try to find an environment that would work for you.
How to choose a PhD research topic - jobs.ac.uk
Deciding your PhD topic and supervisor is incredibly important. Use our guide to get it right and nail down your research topic...
career-advice.jobs.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sensible advice from @stephenbheard.bsky.social on choosing a PhD topic: career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/before-your-...
In particular -- research potential supervisors not just as scientists but as mentors! Everyone has a different mentorship style. Try to find an environment that would work for you.
In particular -- research potential supervisors not just as scientists but as mentors! Everyone has a different mentorship style. Try to find an environment that would work for you.
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The Thermal Ecology Alliance is growing rapidly and we are now at 51 countries! Join here: www.thermalecologyalliance.org/participation
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Thermal Ecology Alliance is growing rapidly and we are now at 51 countries! Join here: www.thermalecologyalliance.org/participation
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📢Don’t miss it! Less than 3 weeks left to submit your abstract and register at the early bird rate!
The 15th of December deadline for the XIII European Congress of Entomology (29 June – 3 July 2026, Tours, France) is fast approaching!
All details & submission: ➡️https://www.ece2026.org/
The 15th of December deadline for the XIII European Congress of Entomology (29 June – 3 July 2026, Tours, France) is fast approaching!
All details & submission: ➡️https://www.ece2026.org/
ECE 2026 - XIII European Congress of Entomology
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Tours, France, in the heart of the Loire Valley, from June 29 to July 3, 2026.
www.ece2026.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
📢Don’t miss it! Less than 3 weeks left to submit your abstract and register at the early bird rate!
The 15th of December deadline for the XIII European Congress of Entomology (29 June – 3 July 2026, Tours, France) is fast approaching!
All details & submission: ➡️https://www.ece2026.org/
The 15th of December deadline for the XIII European Congress of Entomology (29 June – 3 July 2026, Tours, France) is fast approaching!
All details & submission: ➡️https://www.ece2026.org/
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We are happy to announce that registration for ISBE2026 is now open! We encourage you to register as soon as possible to take advantage of reduced fees and to plan your trip and accommodation in advance.
Please read the information on www.isbe2026.com before proceeding with your registration.
Please read the information on www.isbe2026.com before proceeding with your registration.
November 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
We are happy to announce that registration for ISBE2026 is now open! We encourage you to register as soon as possible to take advantage of reduced fees and to plan your trip and accommodation in advance.
Please read the information on www.isbe2026.com before proceeding with your registration.
Please read the information on www.isbe2026.com before proceeding with your registration.