Tara Dirilgen
@taradirilgen.bsky.social
Assistant Prof | Environmental Biology & Sustainability @maynoothuni.bsky.social
Ecologist | lab website: https://dirilgenecology.com/
Affiliate @UCDEarth | Exec Group @aicbrn.bsky.social | Alumnus @IrishResearch @UCDSBES
Ecologist | lab website: https://dirilgenecology.com/
Affiliate @UCDEarth | Exec Group @aicbrn.bsky.social | Alumnus @IrishResearch @UCDSBES
"Open Letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization"
in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social
100+ signatories #calltoaction
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
#soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment
@thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social
in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social
100+ signatories #calltoaction
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
#soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment
@thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social
Open letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization
Soil biodiversity remains one of the least systematically studied components of global biodiversity, largely invisible in policy agendas. A coordinated soil biodiversity monitoring approach is urgent....
doi.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Open Letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization"
in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social
100+ signatories #calltoaction
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
#soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment
@thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social
in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social
100+ signatories #calltoaction
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
#soil #soilbiodiversity #policy #environment
@thegsbi.bsky.social @cmarin.bsky.social
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Hannah Arendt Today, co-organised by our Teaching Fellow Sam Fazekas, runs 31 Oct–5 Dec and features early-career researchers exploring Arendt’s political thought.
✨ Free and open to all.
Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
✨ Free and open to all.
Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Hannah Arendt Today, co-organised by our Teaching Fellow Sam Fazekas, runs 31 Oct–5 Dec and features early-career researchers exploring Arendt’s political thought.
✨ Free and open to all.
Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
✨ Free and open to all.
Full line-up & registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/2jtrcurc
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
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Are you researching the conservation, ecology or taxonomy of soil & litter invertebrates?
Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social!
More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so...
#SoilBiodiversity 🧪
Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social!
More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so...
#SoilBiodiversity 🧪
September 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Are you researching the conservation, ecology or taxonomy of soil & litter invertebrates?
Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social!
More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so...
#SoilBiodiversity 🧪
Submit your paper to this Special Issue of NZ Journal of Zoology, edited by me, @carlosbarreto.bsky.social & @barnesecodiv.bsky.social!
More info: www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/nzjz-so...
#SoilBiodiversity 🧪
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Today the @aicbrn.bsky.social hosted it’s ‘From Gaps to Greenways’ workshop @tcddublin.bsky.social with guest speakers including Jeanne Moore fm #NESC, Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social, Deidre Lynn @npwsireland.bsky.social & Gerry Clabby fm #DECC lots of inspiring discussion @ybuckley.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today the @aicbrn.bsky.social hosted it’s ‘From Gaps to Greenways’ workshop @tcddublin.bsky.social with guest speakers including Jeanne Moore fm #NESC, Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social, Deidre Lynn @npwsireland.bsky.social & Gerry Clabby fm #DECC lots of inspiring discussion @ybuckley.bsky.social
Ready to kick the day off !
From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy
Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event
#biodiversity #policy
From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy
Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event
#biodiversity #policy
May 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Ready to kick the day off !
From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy
Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event
#biodiversity #policy
From Gaps to Greenways : Research for Biodiversity Policy
Looking forward to @aicbrn.bsky.social annual event
#biodiversity #policy
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Hey soil critter & soil biodiversity enthusiasts! Vote for #BugoftheYear! Our colleague & macrophotographer @frankashwood.bsky.social entered a #GiantSpringtail up for vote! Check it out 🪱🐜
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe...
#soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe...
#soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety
January 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Hey soil critter & soil biodiversity enthusiasts! Vote for #BugoftheYear! Our colleague & macrophotographer @frankashwood.bsky.social entered a #GiantSpringtail up for vote! Check it out 🪱🐜
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe...
#soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/poetry-compe...
#soilbiodiversity #soilcritters #BugoftheYearPoetry #nzpoetrysociety
What a day to kick of this seasons @soilbon.bsky.social sampling !
So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk.
Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪
#soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil
So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk.
Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪
#soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil
May 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What a day to kick of this seasons @soilbon.bsky.social sampling !
So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk.
Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪
#soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil
So nice to be back in the field after a long winter at the desk.
Collaborative effort by @maynoothuniversity.ie and @UCD making sure 🇮🇪 is represented as part of this Global initiative! #teamwork 💪
#soilbon #soilbonfoodweb #soil
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🚨 Job alert 🚨
Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social
I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊
vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...
Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social
I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊
vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...
Two senior researchers: community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world NIOO-KNAW - Wageningen
Two senior researchers: community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world NIOO-KNAW - Wageningen
vacatures.knaw.nl
May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🚨 Job alert 🚨
Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social
I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊
vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...
Two very exciting senior researcher positions in community ecology & biodiversity in a changing world @niooknaw.bsky.social
I can also tell you that you'll have a great head of department 😊
vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Wagening...
Are you a #researcher or stakeholder on #climate and #biodiversity matters in the island of Ireland?
Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇
Hope to see you there!
#collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy
Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇
Hope to see you there!
#collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy
📣Sign up for AICBRN's annual in person event: www.eventbrite.com/e/from-gaps-...
Let's get together to explore what research is required to underpin #biodiversity policy objectives - where do we need to be, where are we now, and how can we collectively build our way to a biodiversity rich island?
Let's get together to explore what research is required to underpin #biodiversity policy objectives - where do we need to be, where are we now, and how can we collectively build our way to a biodiversity rich island?
April 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Are you a #researcher or stakeholder on #climate and #biodiversity matters in the island of Ireland?
Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇
Hope to see you there!
#collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy
Save the date and register for the AICBRN's annual in-person event.👇
Hope to see you there!
#collectiveaction #biodiversityaction #research #biodiversitypolicy
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** Up to €2,500 FUNDING FOR MASTERS STUDENTS **
The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy.
Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups.
More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...
The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy.
Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups.
More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...
March 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
** Up to €2,500 FUNDING FOR MASTERS STUDENTS **
The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy.
Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups.
More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...
The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy.
Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups.
More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...
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We’ve just wrapped up another Translating Soil Biodiversity Co-working Day, adding 11 new translations in 6 languages! You can now explore "Earthworms of the World" in Nepali and Chinese, along with more exciting article translations.
Take a look here: idiv-biodiversity.de/en/young-min...
Take a look here: idiv-biodiversity.de/en/young-min...
March 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We’ve just wrapped up another Translating Soil Biodiversity Co-working Day, adding 11 new translations in 6 languages! You can now explore "Earthworms of the World" in Nepali and Chinese, along with more exciting article translations.
Take a look here: idiv-biodiversity.de/en/young-min...
Take a look here: idiv-biodiversity.de/en/young-min...
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📢Call for nominations
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites governments and other relevant stakeholders to nominate early-career candidates to participate in the IPBES fellowship programme for the “second global assessment”.
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites governments and other relevant stakeholders to nominate early-career candidates to participate in the IPBES fellowship programme for the “second global assessment”.
March 6, 2025 at 5:39 AM
📢Call for nominations
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites governments and other relevant stakeholders to nominate early-career candidates to participate in the IPBES fellowship programme for the “second global assessment”.
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites governments and other relevant stakeholders to nominate early-career candidates to participate in the IPBES fellowship programme for the “second global assessment”.
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🦋 Nominations are now open for fellows to contribute to the second IPBES global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
⏰ Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional experience in relevant fields are invited to apply by 28 March 2025.
⏰ Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional experience in relevant fields are invited to apply by 28 March 2025.
The IPBES Fellowship Programme
Nominations are now open for fellows to contribute to the second global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional…
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🦋 Nominations are now open for fellows to contribute to the second IPBES global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
⏰ Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional experience in relevant fields are invited to apply by 28 March 2025.
⏰ Interested early-career individuals with academic and/or professional experience in relevant fields are invited to apply by 28 March 2025.
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If you are based in #Pembrokeshire, or are near, or if you are on hols in #Pembrokeshire for the #Easter break, come & join superstar @eloisewilliams.bsky.social & me for a FREE #Philosophy & #Storytelling workshop on April 12th forms.office.com/r/63XqBqsHQZ womeninparenthesis.co.uk/philosophy-in-…
March 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If you are based in #Pembrokeshire, or are near, or if you are on hols in #Pembrokeshire for the #Easter break, come & join superstar @eloisewilliams.bsky.social & me for a FREE #Philosophy & #Storytelling workshop on April 12th forms.office.com/r/63XqBqsHQZ womeninparenthesis.co.uk/philosophy-in-…
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Good evening Bluesky! This is the official account for Soil BON Global. We are a global soil monitoring project in it's 4th year looking to grow the community of researchers across the globe to share their sampling, publications, & training experiences from the project. Stay tuned!
January 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Good evening Bluesky! This is the official account for Soil BON Global. We are a global soil monitoring project in it's 4th year looking to grow the community of researchers across the globe to share their sampling, publications, & training experiences from the project. Stay tuned!
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Hello! We are new here...come follow us!
SSSI is an All-Ireland body for professionals and students in #soilscience. We actively promote research, knowledge transfer and sustainable management of #soils in Ireland through scientific #meetings, #fieldtrips, and discussion #forums.
www.ucd.ie/sssi/
SSSI is an All-Ireland body for professionals and students in #soilscience. We actively promote research, knowledge transfer and sustainable management of #soils in Ireland through scientific #meetings, #fieldtrips, and discussion #forums.
www.ucd.ie/sssi/
Soil Science Society of Ireland
www.ucd.ie
March 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hello! We are new here...come follow us!
SSSI is an All-Ireland body for professionals and students in #soilscience. We actively promote research, knowledge transfer and sustainable management of #soils in Ireland through scientific #meetings, #fieldtrips, and discussion #forums.
www.ucd.ie/sssi/
SSSI is an All-Ireland body for professionals and students in #soilscience. We actively promote research, knowledge transfer and sustainable management of #soils in Ireland through scientific #meetings, #fieldtrips, and discussion #forums.
www.ucd.ie/sssi/
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Exciting research at MU is helping Irish farmers tackle climate change & sustainability challenges 🌱 Prof. Gerry Lacey’s team is using robotics and solar tech to improve farming practices and make farms more resilient.
#SustainableFarming
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#SustainableFarming
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Robots and ‘vertical solar’ combine with regenerative agriculture to set sustainable course for Irish farming
Scientists at Maynooth University are applying a breadth of thinking and innovation with a view to putting farming on a surer footing
www.irishtimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Exciting research at MU is helping Irish farmers tackle climate change & sustainability challenges 🌱 Prof. Gerry Lacey’s team is using robotics and solar tech to improve farming practices and make farms more resilient.
#SustainableFarming
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#SustainableFarming
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Thanks @joannakacprzyk.bsky.social & Lorna Donlan for sharing your experience of working together combining #science and #art.
"Beyond the green backdrop: Exploring the plant-human connection through art"
www.ucd.ie/earth/events...
#meaningfulcollabs #tapestry #collaborativeweaving #plants
"Beyond the green backdrop: Exploring the plant-human connection through art"
www.ucd.ie/earth/events...
#meaningfulcollabs #tapestry #collaborativeweaving #plants
27 February coffee morning
www.ucd.ie
February 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Thanks @joannakacprzyk.bsky.social & Lorna Donlan for sharing your experience of working together combining #science and #art.
"Beyond the green backdrop: Exploring the plant-human connection through art"
www.ucd.ie/earth/events...
#meaningfulcollabs #tapestry #collaborativeweaving #plants
"Beyond the green backdrop: Exploring the plant-human connection through art"
www.ucd.ie/earth/events...
#meaningfulcollabs #tapestry #collaborativeweaving #plants
And so my Midgley journey begins... with thanks to @amytaggart.bsky.social for the intro and final nudge during
@drelizabethmac1.bsky.social talk at the SWIP Ireland conference!
Shout out to @maynoothuniversity.ie Bookshop who actually stocks some Midgley!
#science #philosophy #academiclife
@drelizabethmac1.bsky.social talk at the SWIP Ireland conference!
Shout out to @maynoothuniversity.ie Bookshop who actually stocks some Midgley!
#science #philosophy #academiclife
February 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
And so my Midgley journey begins... with thanks to @amytaggart.bsky.social for the intro and final nudge during
@drelizabethmac1.bsky.social talk at the SWIP Ireland conference!
Shout out to @maynoothuniversity.ie Bookshop who actually stocks some Midgley!
#science #philosophy #academiclife
@drelizabethmac1.bsky.social talk at the SWIP Ireland conference!
Shout out to @maynoothuniversity.ie Bookshop who actually stocks some Midgley!
#science #philosophy #academiclife
Pleasure to host the annual IPRN meeting in @maynoothuni.bsky.social this year! We included a nice break from hearing about interesting #pollinator research to explore some MU Green Campus spots 🌳🐝
Just at the end of my favourite (work) day of the year....the Irish Pollinator Research Network meeting. A super bunch doing really important research, and supporting the exciting next phases of @PollinatorPlan. Thanks to @jimcarolan.bsky.social and @taradirilgen.bsky.social for hosting us this year
February 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Pleasure to host the annual IPRN meeting in @maynoothuni.bsky.social this year! We included a nice break from hearing about interesting #pollinator research to explore some MU Green Campus spots 🌳🐝
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So happy that @taradirilgen.bsky.social and I braved Storm Darragh & attended SWIPI2024 today! Many great discussions on world building in times of violence, and importantly, lots of listening! So inspired by @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social’s Midgleyean toolbox for remapping & world building 🌍 🦉 🐠 👩🔧 🧭
December 7, 2024 at 5:34 PM
So happy that @taradirilgen.bsky.social and I braved Storm Darragh & attended SWIPI2024 today! Many great discussions on world building in times of violence, and importantly, lots of listening! So inspired by @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social’s Midgleyean toolbox for remapping & world building 🌍 🦉 🐠 👩🔧 🧭
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Climate & Nature hustings kicking off at RIA with @foeireland.bsky.social, Stop Climate Chaos & DCU Centre for Climate & Society
November 20, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Climate & Nature hustings kicking off at RIA with @foeireland.bsky.social, Stop Climate Chaos & DCU Centre for Climate & Society
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In the run up to the Irish #GE2024 & as #COP29 talks enter their final phase, #AICBRN is calling for a bold, supercharged effort to reimagine the contract between universities, communities & government agencies to tackle the #climate & #biodiversity crises.
Read more here: aicbrn.net/wp-content/u...
Read more here: aicbrn.net/wp-content/u...
aicbrn.net
November 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM
In the run up to the Irish #GE2024 & as #COP29 talks enter their final phase, #AICBRN is calling for a bold, supercharged effort to reimagine the contract between universities, communities & government agencies to tackle the #climate & #biodiversity crises.
Read more here: aicbrn.net/wp-content/u...
Read more here: aicbrn.net/wp-content/u...