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🧵1/5 Welcome to SEFARI Gateway’s official Bluesky page! 👋
We’re starting things off with a quick reintroduction to who we are and what we do, so whether you're new to us or know us well, read on!
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy
We’re starting things off with a quick reintroduction to who we are and what we do, so whether you're new to us or know us well, read on!
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy
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SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences has launched VetExplore which aims to inspire S3 boys through practical activities & promote a range of vet careers and provide information about and support for applications to veterinary medicine.
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences has launched VetExplore which aims to inspire S3 boys through practical activities & promote a range of vet careers and provide information about and support for applications to veterinary medicine.
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
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Have you read our latest guest blog?
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security under threat from climate change - The National Centre for Resilience
The United Nations warns that human-induced climate change means drought could become the next "pandemic" (UNDRR, 2021). As drought frequency and severity are projected to increase globally, this hidd...
ncr.glasgow.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Have you read our latest guest blog?
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
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Our November newsletter is out now with details on:
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our November newsletter is out now with details on:
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
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One of the more unusual items in our herbarium collection! This old leather boot is home to several types of lichen 🥾
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
One of the more unusual items in our herbarium collection! This old leather boot is home to several types of lichen 🥾
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
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It's Scottish Careers Week.
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
SRUC Student Support | Career Services
Our career advisers work collaboratively with programme teams to provide sector-relevant support with all things ‘careers’, such as finding the best education pathway to achieve your goals, helping…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's Scottish Careers Week.
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
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Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
📢New SEFARI Gateway Fellowship With Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International.
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢New SEFARI Gateway Fellowship With Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International.
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Why not start your week with a read of the most recent Ecosystems and Land Use Policy Engagement
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Why not start your week with a read of the most recent Ecosystems and Land Use Policy Engagement
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
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Have you visited SRUC yet?
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Have you visited SRUC yet?
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...
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We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov.
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov.
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
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Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
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New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
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Our colleagues Esther Jones and @kateywhyte.bsky.social contributed to delivering a multi-generational workshop, bringing together young people, educators, academics, and industry leaders. 🌍
Read more about the project here:
www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
Funded by @sefariscot.bsky.social.
Read more about the project here:
www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
Funded by @sefariscot.bsky.social.
Adapting Education to the Climate Transition: A collaborative workshop for change
BioSS participated in a multi-actor and multi-generational workshop on rethinking how education meets the demands of the climate transition.
www.bioss.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our colleagues Esther Jones and @kateywhyte.bsky.social contributed to delivering a multi-generational workshop, bringing together young people, educators, academics, and industry leaders. 🌍
Read more about the project here:
www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
Funded by @sefariscot.bsky.social.
Read more about the project here:
www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
Funded by @sefariscot.bsky.social.
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Our Gail Robertson has been working on the #Bio4Ag @sefariscot.bsky.social project:
The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.
The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our Gail Robertson has been working on the #Bio4Ag @sefariscot.bsky.social project:
The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.
The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.
During our final networking session Gregory Kenicer, botanist from @thebotanics.bsky.social, told us about the food we've been eating today and highlighted the community kitchen garden which supplies 1 1/2 tonnes of produce for the garden's cafes.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
During our final networking session Gregory Kenicer, botanist from @thebotanics.bsky.social, told us about the food we've been eating today and highlighted the community kitchen garden which supplies 1 1/2 tonnes of produce for the garden's cafes.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
A big thank you needs to be given to George Burgess, Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy - Scottish Government, for keeping the proceedings in line today and chairing the event.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A big thank you needs to be given to George Burgess, Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy - Scottish Government, for keeping the proceedings in line today and chairing the event.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
Ending with an industry perspective on #FoodSecurity25.
Thanks to Robin Manning, Director of British Agricultural Bureau, Heather Kelman, Chair of @fsscot.bsky.social, David Thomson, CEO of Food & Drink Federation Scotland & Andrew Connon, President of National Farmers Union Scotland.
Thanks to Robin Manning, Director of British Agricultural Bureau, Heather Kelman, Chair of @fsscot.bsky.social, David Thomson, CEO of Food & Drink Federation Scotland & Andrew Connon, President of National Farmers Union Scotland.
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ending with an industry perspective on #FoodSecurity25.
Thanks to Robin Manning, Director of British Agricultural Bureau, Heather Kelman, Chair of @fsscot.bsky.social, David Thomson, CEO of Food & Drink Federation Scotland & Andrew Connon, President of National Farmers Union Scotland.
Thanks to Robin Manning, Director of British Agricultural Bureau, Heather Kelman, Chair of @fsscot.bsky.social, David Thomson, CEO of Food & Drink Federation Scotland & Andrew Connon, President of National Farmers Union Scotland.
Thanks to Lena Halos - The Gates Foundation, Matthew Cleveland - Genus plc, Tom McNeilly @moredunfoundation.bsky.social and Wayne Powell @srucnews.bsky.social for a busy Q&A covering everything from greenhouse gases to vaccines.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Thanks to Lena Halos - The Gates Foundation, Matthew Cleveland - Genus plc, Tom McNeilly @moredunfoundation.bsky.social and Wayne Powell @srucnews.bsky.social for a busy Q&A covering everything from greenhouse gases to vaccines.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
1/2 Lena Halos, Senior Programme Officer, from The Gates Foundation spoke of how they "envision a world in which everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life."
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
1/2 Lena Halos, Senior Programme Officer, from The Gates Foundation spoke of how they "envision a world in which everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life."
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
🐄 Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO of @srucnews.bsky.social, and Matthew Cleveland, Senior Director at Genus plc delivered the overarching message that...
"A more sustainable food supply, around the world, starts with genetics."
#FoodSecurity25
"A more sustainable food supply, around the world, starts with genetics."
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🐄 Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO of @srucnews.bsky.social, and Matthew Cleveland, Senior Director at Genus plc delivered the overarching message that...
"A more sustainable food supply, around the world, starts with genetics."
#FoodSecurity25
"A more sustainable food supply, around the world, starts with genetics."
#FoodSecurity25
Thank you @thebotanics.bsky.social for being such a spectacular venue for Scotland's Global Food Security Conference.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thank you @thebotanics.bsky.social for being such a spectacular venue for Scotland's Global Food Security Conference.
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
Thanks to all the panellists discussing collaboration & comparative advantage with an international perspective.
Edwini Kessie @wto.org, Jamie Morrison @gainalliance.bsky.social Hubertus Gay @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, @raschad.bsky.social @fao.org & Hillary Curnow NZ High Commision.
#FoodSecurity25
Edwini Kessie @wto.org, Jamie Morrison @gainalliance.bsky.social Hubertus Gay @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, @raschad.bsky.social @fao.org & Hillary Curnow NZ High Commision.
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thanks to all the panellists discussing collaboration & comparative advantage with an international perspective.
Edwini Kessie @wto.org, Jamie Morrison @gainalliance.bsky.social Hubertus Gay @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, @raschad.bsky.social @fao.org & Hillary Curnow NZ High Commision.
#FoodSecurity25
Edwini Kessie @wto.org, Jamie Morrison @gainalliance.bsky.social Hubertus Gay @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, @raschad.bsky.social @fao.org & Hillary Curnow NZ High Commision.
#FoodSecurity25
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands, @mairigougeon.bsky.social spoke about the good timing of Scotland's Global Food Security Conference with the conclusion of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill yesterday - www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands, @mairigougeon.bsky.social spoke about the good timing of Scotland's Global Food Security Conference with the conclusion of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill yesterday - www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...
#FoodSecurity25
#FoodSecurity25
We have a full agenda for #FoodSecurity25 today.
The @WHO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social, & economic access to sufficient, safe, & nutritious food that meets their dietary needs & preferences for an active & healthy life.
The @WHO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social, & economic access to sufficient, safe, & nutritious food that meets their dietary needs & preferences for an active & healthy life.
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We have a full agenda for #FoodSecurity25 today.
The @WHO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social, & economic access to sufficient, safe, & nutritious food that meets their dietary needs & preferences for an active & healthy life.
The @WHO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social, & economic access to sufficient, safe, & nutritious food that meets their dietary needs & preferences for an active & healthy life.