Policy officer for the ALDER network at the BESπ Bsc (Hons) Conservation Biology and Management - University of Stirling π¦π save the wasps bro π
Joined July 2022
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Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
This is NOT an #AsianHornet! Itβs not even a #hornet! Itβs a beautiful harmless #hoverfly. An important #pollinator. It doesnβt sting! Itβs not a #wasp! no need to panic! Insects are a vital in the food chain. They are not pests! This beautiful creature is a Pal not a pest.
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There's a fair amount of 'wasp-news' around - some positive (@AlysFowler @guardian), some negative (@WalesOnline). I'm delighted wasps are getting air time. But frustrated at the misinformation. I've written a lot about wasps - pls share these rather than these..
A thread.
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Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
Last weekend I participated in the #BES summer school, where I mentored a group of undergraduate students in the field of Ecology/Environmental Sciences. Such a great experience and such priceless memories made @BritishEcolSoc
Wowee what an amazing weekend at #BESUG23 train delays mean I have extra time to go over what an amazing weekend it was while it's still fresh π
Thank you to all the amazing students and all of the incredible people who made it happen π¦π @BES_careers @BritishEcolSoc @RoyEntSoc
What an amazing and inspiring bunch of people, I couldn't be more grateful to be sharing the mentoring experience with you all ππ¦
The world needs to see our beyond wonderful team of @BritishEcolSoc mentors for #BESUG23. Still going strong this morning with an early morning walk after quiz night πͺππ€© @amdecology @IzzieLR @FakoyaBrooks @CallumLaing2002 @Andra_Opr @RuthHerbs
Definitely more miles than I can do in a day π₯°
How many miles can a single bee fly in a day? #BESUG23 mentor @CallumLaing2002 choosing ento for the quiz round on their birthday ππͺ²πππ₯³
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Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
We are delighted to share the new logo for ALDER (Advancing LGBTQIA+ Diversity, Equality & Representation) network!
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π³οΈβπ Last week to mark the end of #PrideMonth, we discussed the concept of #QueerEcology, including insights from ALDER Network member @CallumLaing2002 π³οΈβπ
Read it now on our website! β¬οΈ
britishecologicalsociety.orgβ¦
Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
Happy #PrideMonth! π
We're celebrating the amazing work of LGBTQIA+ Ecologists around the world by reflecting on their own unique perspectives on what #Pride means to them.
What does #Pride mean to you? π±π
Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
πThe BES ALDER Network has produced a guide on using pronouns and gender-neutral language in order to help reduce misgendering in the ecological community!
Read it and share to help support LGBTQIA+ ecologists
#PrideMonth
britishecologicalsociety.orgβ¦
Wowee it's me :))
"I've discovered there are a lot of barriers for minority groups entering ecology and it's very rewarding for me to work with an organisation that directly challenges those"
@CallumLaing2002 shares why they volunteer with the BES.
#VolunteersWeek
Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the BES. Thank you allπ
This #VolunteersWeek Watch BES President @ymalhi's message to all volunteers, & hear from @katiepowell51 @lionelyamb @CallumLaing2002 & @josephjbailey on why they volunteer with the BES
youtube.com/watch?v=xglsKAPlβ¦
So here's a cool thing, super proud to be a committee member for the ALDER network for @BritishEcolSoc πππͺ² #LGBTQ+
britishecologicalsociety.org⦠- hey look it's me :)
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πAre you an #LGBTQIA+ ecologist? Join our ALDER (Advancing LGBTQIA+ Diversity, Equality & Representation) Network today by signing up to the mailing list here: ow.ly/eQ2a50Ll76v
Went to the Stirling Highland games today, was super fun and got visited by this cute lil guy, I think something in the Ectemnius genus? Not too sure though, either way was a nice thing :)
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I recently got back from traveling and was thrilled to receive this in the post! I'm thrilled to have won the entomology communication ideas contest at #BESUG22! Hopefully soon I'll be able to make my idea a reality, in the mean time I have some reading to do! @CTJeffs @Andra_Opr
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Callum Laing (They/Them) retweeted
Power of #pompilid wasps never ceases to amaze me. Takes a powerful neurotoxin to paralyse this spider (#spiderTwitter tell me itβs Uroctea durandi), & physical power to drag it to her burrow. Whatβs the wasp @Liam_M_Crowley @BroadGavin @AshWhiffin @RoyEntSoc #Auplopus? #Croatia β at Republic of Croatia
