Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones (Plastic pollution scientist)
@winniecj.bsky.social
Plastic Pollution scientist | Lecturer at Bangor University.
Researching the fate, behaviour, effects of #microplastics & biodegradable plastics to support solutions #PlasticsTreaty.
Runner | Happiest outdoors
https://winniecourtenejones.wixsite.com/home
Researching the fate, behaviour, effects of #microplastics & biodegradable plastics to support solutions #PlasticsTreaty.
Runner | Happiest outdoors
https://winniecourtenejones.wixsite.com/home
Not your typical day 🎙️
Recording an episode of BBC Science Cafe all about #PlasticPollution #microplastics #PlasticsTreaty
Stay tuned, Episode is scheduled for the new year 📻
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social
Recording an episode of BBC Science Cafe all about #PlasticPollution #microplastics #PlasticsTreaty
Stay tuned, Episode is scheduled for the new year 📻
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Not your typical day 🎙️
Recording an episode of BBC Science Cafe all about #PlasticPollution #microplastics #PlasticsTreaty
Stay tuned, Episode is scheduled for the new year 📻
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social
Recording an episode of BBC Science Cafe all about #PlasticPollution #microplastics #PlasticsTreaty
Stay tuned, Episode is scheduled for the new year 📻
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
For the next 2 wks I'll be attending & supporting (with scientific evidence) the #UNPlasticTreaty
👀 All eyes will be on negotiators to deliver an effective treaty which will protect future generations & our planet
@bangoruniversity.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social @scientistscoa.bsky.social
👀 All eyes will be on negotiators to deliver an effective treaty which will protect future generations & our planet
@bangoruniversity.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social @scientistscoa.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
For the next 2 wks I'll be attending & supporting (with scientific evidence) the #UNPlasticTreaty
👀 All eyes will be on negotiators to deliver an effective treaty which will protect future generations & our planet
@bangoruniversity.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social @scientistscoa.bsky.social
👀 All eyes will be on negotiators to deliver an effective treaty which will protect future generations & our planet
@bangoruniversity.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social @scientistscoa.bsky.social
As the #PlasticTreaty gets underway, INC chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso emphasises that countries unite and chart a course for future generations and our planet
"Let's not miss this opportunity"
"Let's not miss this opportunity"
August 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As the #PlasticTreaty gets underway, INC chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso emphasises that countries unite and chart a course for future generations and our planet
"Let's not miss this opportunity"
"Let's not miss this opportunity"
Taking a moment of calm in Geneva ahead of 2 wks of #PlasticTreaty negotiations
Taking views of Mount Blanc appearing from the clouds as a good omen for what lies ahead. Together we can reach the summit to deliver an effective treaty
#UNplasticsTreaty #plasticpollution #INC52 @unep.org
Taking views of Mount Blanc appearing from the clouds as a good omen for what lies ahead. Together we can reach the summit to deliver an effective treaty
#UNplasticsTreaty #plasticpollution #INC52 @unep.org
August 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Taking a moment of calm in Geneva ahead of 2 wks of #PlasticTreaty negotiations
Taking views of Mount Blanc appearing from the clouds as a good omen for what lies ahead. Together we can reach the summit to deliver an effective treaty
#UNplasticsTreaty #plasticpollution #INC52 @unep.org
Taking views of Mount Blanc appearing from the clouds as a good omen for what lies ahead. Together we can reach the summit to deliver an effective treaty
#UNplasticsTreaty #plasticpollution #INC52 @unep.org
Are you attending INC5.2 #PlasticTreaty negotiations?
I'll be in Geneva - let's connect 👋
Focusing on sharing & discussing robust scientific evidence to support the treaty process
If you're interested in hearing more, how this might support your work, & ways to collaborate - let's chat
I'll be in Geneva - let's connect 👋
Focusing on sharing & discussing robust scientific evidence to support the treaty process
If you're interested in hearing more, how this might support your work, & ways to collaborate - let's chat
July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you attending INC5.2 #PlasticTreaty negotiations?
I'll be in Geneva - let's connect 👋
Focusing on sharing & discussing robust scientific evidence to support the treaty process
If you're interested in hearing more, how this might support your work, & ways to collaborate - let's chat
I'll be in Geneva - let's connect 👋
Focusing on sharing & discussing robust scientific evidence to support the treaty process
If you're interested in hearing more, how this might support your work, & ways to collaborate - let's chat
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July 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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What a stunning day to be on, and in the water, exploring my home patch 🤿☀️🌊😍
#NorthWales #vitaminSea #Cymru
#NorthWales #vitaminSea #Cymru
July 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What a stunning day to be on, and in the water, exploring my home patch 🤿☀️🌊😍
#NorthWales #vitaminSea #Cymru
#NorthWales #vitaminSea #Cymru
What a fantastic few months participating in, and getting to know my fellow @welshcrucible.bsky.social colleagues
A through-provoking, challenging and immensely enriching experience
#CC2025
A through-provoking, challenging and immensely enriching experience
#CC2025
July 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What a fantastic few months participating in, and getting to know my fellow @welshcrucible.bsky.social colleagues
A through-provoking, challenging and immensely enriching experience
#CC2025
A through-provoking, challenging and immensely enriching experience
#CC2025
Fantastic views, with fab company on top of Constitution hill, Aberystwyth.
The perfect setting for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social dinner
Enjoying golden hour 🥂
The perfect setting for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social dinner
Enjoying golden hour 🥂
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Fantastic views, with fab company on top of Constitution hill, Aberystwyth.
The perfect setting for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social dinner
Enjoying golden hour 🥂
The perfect setting for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social dinner
Enjoying golden hour 🥂
Life is keeping me busy at the moment...
only just getting sharing this pic taken a couple of weeks ago of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social cohort selected for this yrs @welshcrucible.bsky.social leadership development program
Great fun delving into multidisciplinary networks & collaboration
only just getting sharing this pic taken a couple of weeks ago of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social cohort selected for this yrs @welshcrucible.bsky.social leadership development program
Great fun delving into multidisciplinary networks & collaboration
June 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Life is keeping me busy at the moment...
only just getting sharing this pic taken a couple of weeks ago of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social cohort selected for this yrs @welshcrucible.bsky.social leadership development program
Great fun delving into multidisciplinary networks & collaboration
only just getting sharing this pic taken a couple of weeks ago of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social cohort selected for this yrs @welshcrucible.bsky.social leadership development program
Great fun delving into multidisciplinary networks & collaboration
Misty mountain run this morning 🏃♀️
Gorgeous views and atmosphere. So lucky to have this playground on my doorstep
#Eryri #trailrunning #HeadForTheHills
Gorgeous views and atmosphere. So lucky to have this playground on my doorstep
#Eryri #trailrunning #HeadForTheHills
May 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Misty mountain run this morning 🏃♀️
Gorgeous views and atmosphere. So lucky to have this playground on my doorstep
#Eryri #trailrunning #HeadForTheHills
Gorgeous views and atmosphere. So lucky to have this playground on my doorstep
#Eryri #trailrunning #HeadForTheHills
Bank holiday spent playing in the mountains
Stunning views while trail running a 3 peak route 🏃♀️🏞️☀️
So fortunate that this is my backyard
#Eryri #NorthWales #Trailrunning #BankHolidayInTheHills
Stunning views while trail running a 3 peak route 🏃♀️🏞️☀️
So fortunate that this is my backyard
#Eryri #NorthWales #Trailrunning #BankHolidayInTheHills
May 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Bank holiday spent playing in the mountains
Stunning views while trail running a 3 peak route 🏃♀️🏞️☀️
So fortunate that this is my backyard
#Eryri #NorthWales #Trailrunning #BankHolidayInTheHills
Stunning views while trail running a 3 peak route 🏃♀️🏞️☀️
So fortunate that this is my backyard
#Eryri #NorthWales #Trailrunning #BankHolidayInTheHills
Looking forward to sharing my research on biodegradable plastics during this student-led youth symposium.
Still time to register & attend virtually:
🔗 www.refuseandreuse.org/studentresea...
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social #plasticpollution #plasticsolutions #microplastics
Still time to register & attend virtually:
🔗 www.refuseandreuse.org/studentresea...
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social #plasticpollution #plasticsolutions #microplastics
April 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking forward to sharing my research on biodegradable plastics during this student-led youth symposium.
Still time to register & attend virtually:
🔗 www.refuseandreuse.org/studentresea...
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social #plasticpollution #plasticsolutions #microplastics
Still time to register & attend virtually:
🔗 www.refuseandreuse.org/studentresea...
@sosbangor.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social #plasticpollution #plasticsolutions #microplastics
Amazing weekend, taking part in the largest all-female ultra marathon in the world!! (SheUltra)
An incredible beach sunrise to start this challenging 50km ☀️ with steep climbs, but stunning views along the route
#ultrarunning #SheUltra #ThisGirlCan #trailrunning
An incredible beach sunrise to start this challenging 50km ☀️ with steep climbs, but stunning views along the route
#ultrarunning #SheUltra #ThisGirlCan #trailrunning
April 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Amazing weekend, taking part in the largest all-female ultra marathon in the world!! (SheUltra)
An incredible beach sunrise to start this challenging 50km ☀️ with steep climbs, but stunning views along the route
#ultrarunning #SheUltra #ThisGirlCan #trailrunning
An incredible beach sunrise to start this challenging 50km ☀️ with steep climbs, but stunning views along the route
#ultrarunning #SheUltra #ThisGirlCan #trailrunning
A pleasure and an honour examining Jake's PhD on #microplastics sedimentation in global, Arctic and fjord settings, at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
A great day, with smiles all round! 😀🎉
@sosbangor.bsky.social
A great day, with smiles all round! 😀🎉
@sosbangor.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A pleasure and an honour examining Jake's PhD on #microplastics sedimentation in global, Arctic and fjord settings, at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
A great day, with smiles all round! 😀🎉
@sosbangor.bsky.social
A great day, with smiles all round! 😀🎉
@sosbangor.bsky.social
Wrap up meeting with stakeholders from policy, industry, academia, civil society & organisations.
Sharing insights from our @ukri.org funded project investigating the fate and effects of biodegradable plastics
@plymuni.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social
Sharing insights from our @ukri.org funded project investigating the fate and effects of biodegradable plastics
@plymuni.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Wrap up meeting with stakeholders from policy, industry, academia, civil society & organisations.
Sharing insights from our @ukri.org funded project investigating the fate and effects of biodegradable plastics
@plymuni.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social
Sharing insights from our @ukri.org funded project investigating the fate and effects of biodegradable plastics
@plymuni.bsky.social @plymouthmarine.bsky.social
Dolphins 🐬
January 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Dolphins 🐬
January 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Happy new year 🎊
Starting the year on the #WalesCoastPath 💙
Let's see what other adventures 2025 brings!
#VitaminSea #newyear
Starting the year on the #WalesCoastPath 💙
Let's see what other adventures 2025 brings!
#VitaminSea #newyear
January 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Happy new year 🎊
Starting the year on the #WalesCoastPath 💙
Let's see what other adventures 2025 brings!
#VitaminSea #newyear
Starting the year on the #WalesCoastPath 💙
Let's see what other adventures 2025 brings!
#VitaminSea #newyear
The Preseli Golden Road
The route across the mountains dates back to neolithic times when it was used to travel to the coast.
Bronze age cairns dot the landscape, and the Pembrokeshire 'bluestone' was used to construct Stonehenge.
The route across the mountains dates back to neolithic times when it was used to travel to the coast.
Bronze age cairns dot the landscape, and the Pembrokeshire 'bluestone' was used to construct Stonehenge.
December 27, 2024 at 9:05 AM
The Preseli Golden Road
The route across the mountains dates back to neolithic times when it was used to travel to the coast.
Bronze age cairns dot the landscape, and the Pembrokeshire 'bluestone' was used to construct Stonehenge.
The route across the mountains dates back to neolithic times when it was used to travel to the coast.
Bronze age cairns dot the landscape, and the Pembrokeshire 'bluestone' was used to construct Stonehenge.
Treated to stunning views on my boxing day run and sea swim
#WalesCoastPath
#WalesCoastPath
December 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Treated to stunning views on my boxing day run and sea swim
#WalesCoastPath
#WalesCoastPath
December 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Stormy day on the coast, but quite memorising watching the sand blowing along the beach
December 23, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Stormy day on the coast, but quite memorising watching the sand blowing along the beach
📢Effect of #microplastics in combination with #seawaterflooding on coastal plant species
We showed:
> Differing effects between conventional & biodegradable plastics
> Potential for elevated risk of microplastics when in combination with SW flooding
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We showed:
> Differing effects between conventional & biodegradable plastics
> Potential for elevated risk of microplastics when in combination with SW flooding
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM
📢Effect of #microplastics in combination with #seawaterflooding on coastal plant species
We showed:
> Differing effects between conventional & biodegradable plastics
> Potential for elevated risk of microplastics when in combination with SW flooding
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We showed:
> Differing effects between conventional & biodegradable plastics
> Potential for elevated risk of microplastics when in combination with SW flooding
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...