Biosphere research manager | She/Her ☢️🐝☢️
Bristol, England
Joined March 2011
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First paper from my PhD is out today.
Chernobyl-level radiation exposure damages bumblebee reproduction: a laboratory experiment | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences royalsocietypublishing.org/d… @royalsociety @NERCscience @RATEsct
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We have finished off the day with a useful presentation on Oxford’s Atom Probe Tomography from Christina Hofer. Followed by an overview of Nuclear Waste Services & the plans for a GDF in the UK from Kat Rianes.
📷 Kat with Steve Hepworth answering questions on careers and more!
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Radionuclides in a Marine Environment
📅20th March, 10:00 - 12:00
This outputs of this online workshop will support a @NERCscience highlight topic proposal. If you are a researcher in this area it would be fantastic to get your feedback. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nws-rso-n…
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RSO webinar on gas migration and reactivity in a GDF
📅Thurs 24th Nov, 13:00
We will hear about large scale experiments taking place in the Underground Rock Laboratory at Mont Terri, the EURAD testing programme at @BritGeoSurvey, and more!
Register here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuclear-w…
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📢Pre-announcement of a joint @Nuclear_WS & @NERCscience funding call "derisking geological disposal of radioactive waste in the UK". Up to £5m available for multi-disciplinary team.
22 Nov - call opens
19 Jan - webinar & networking
23 March - call closes
ukri.org/opportunity/deriski…
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Registration for our annual conference is open now! Head to our website to find out more and register your interest in attending: research-support-office-gdf.…
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⏰We are hosting a short webinar to launch the bursary call and answer any questions today 13:00- 13:30. Register now via the eventbrite to be sent the joining details!
On Wednesday 5th October we are hosting an online information session with Q&A for people to find out more about the RSO and the bursary call process. Register here to receive the webinar link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nws-rso-p…
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On Wednesday 5th October we are hosting an online information session with Q&A for people to find out more about the RSO and the bursary call process. Register here to receive the webinar link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nws-rso-p…
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💰This year's PhD bursary call is now live! @Nuclear_WS is looking to fund research that will underpin the GDF programme. Head to the RSO website to find out more details and how to apply: research-support-office-gdf.…
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There's still time to register for the webinar next week. More details can be found in the eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuclear-w…
Our next Research in Progress webinar is on Thurs 29th Sept, 12:00 - 13:15. We look forward to hearing from @bunnefeld on the use of games to engage communities, combining natural and social sciences to understand decision making. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuclear-w…
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An 18 month @Nuclear_WS funded PDRA position in Applied Social Sciences is available at @TUSSSHL. The project will explore "Engaging Communities with Intergenerational Justice in Nuclear Waste Management". Deadline 26/09. More details and how to apply here:recruitment.tees.ac.uk/trent…
I've been promoted to support @RSO_GDF_UK so my research manager job is currently being advertised. Focusing more on environmental sciences (e.g. ecosystem processes & biosphere characterisation) thomas-thor.com/jobs/senior-…
Come work with me 😊
Biosphere research manager position with a focus on modelling (biosphere/climate)
Job opportunity: @Nuclear_WS is recruiting a new Research Manager specialising in the biosphere and environmental sciences. Closing date 12th Aug. You can find the job advert and information on how to apply here: research-support-office-gdf.…
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Delighted to see our new book on Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment (BRITE) is now available. A valuable resource for anyone interested in how biomarkers can improve understanding of radiation in the environment and its potential impacts. link.springer.com/book/10.10…
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If your university, research group, lab or company would like to help scholars and students from #Ukraine who are affected by Russia's brutal invasion, join #ScienceForUkraine by submitting your offer of support here: scienceforukraine.eu/help.ht…
A couple of PhD projects for the environmental sciences- coastal change and non radiological pollutants, an open call and an extensive list of other topics!
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The @rwm_gdf_uk PhD bursary call is now open!
This scheme will fund students starting Oct 2022. The deadline for applications is 14th Jan 2022. Head to our website for more details about the call and how to apply: research-support-office-gdf.…
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If you want to apply for #PublicEngagement grants but eligibility is usually a barrier PLEASE take a look at this grant. We have shaken up who can apply and be eligible grant holders. #OpeningUpScience #CommunityFocused #EDI #EDIInSTEM #STEM #STEAM
New @nercscience opportunity to develop new ways to engage the public with environmental science.
Find out more and apply by 10 September -orlo.uk/TukUj
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The @EU_Commission has opened their Nuclear Innovation Prize, which includes a radioactive waste management category. If you have a great example of original, technically excellent and impactful research then look here to apply (deadline 20th Oct): ec.europa.eu/info/research-a…
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You can now register your interest for our annual conference, taking place on the 15th / 16th September. This will be in person in Manchester (🤞): eventbrite.co.uk/e/rwm-rso-a…
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🚨The call for discipline leads in environmental science, sub-surface engineering, and geo-technical/engineered barriers closes on Monday 14th June. More details here: research-support-office-gdf.…
Call open for Discipline leads in:
🕳️Sub-surface engineering
🚧Geo-technical / engineered barriers
🌄Environmental science
The Discipline Leads play a pivotal role in shaping the research that comes through the RSO.
Deadline 14th June. Details here: bit.ly/32R64lv
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Our research on #Chernobyl nuclear fuel materials features today in the @Independent. Read the article to find out more about why we need to remove the fuel from the reactor once and for all, and how our research is helping. @ISL_Sheffield @msesheffield independent.co.uk/news/world…
