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Interdisciplinary research partnerships generating sustainable solutions to global challenges. Newsletter: https://t.co/iohhrjvXIX
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http://www.york.ac.uk/yesi 24-07-2013 14:25:37
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🌿The climate movement's growing, but what about the biodiversity crisis? Siddarth Shrikanth, green investing expert + author of The Case for Nature, talks about valuing nature's services +integrating nature into our economies. #YorkIdeas
9 June, in-person➡️ ow.ly/tGG950RTM2p
🌿💊 Discover the origins of modern medicine with Jenny Hayes University of York! Learn about plant-based drugs, from willow to sweet wormwood + self-medicating animals. Explore nature's role in new drug discoveries. 🌿🔬 #YorkIdeas
8 June, in-person➡️ ow.ly/TvNQ50RTLAF
A new partnership between University of York + RHS Harlow Carr uses 3D printing to explore pollen's microscopic world in a new way! Oliver Wilson Rob Marchant
The exhibition is on display throughout the grounds of RHS Harlow Carr till Sept, don't miss it!🌿🔬
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💩 Poo is a problem but also an opportunity! Join our expert panel to explore how poo can help fight climate change through bio-energy + sustainable fertilizers. Organized by Biorenewables Development Centre, with hands-on activities for all ages! #YorkIdeas
9 Jun, in-person➡️ ow.ly/kBW550RTMmo
🦈Dive into the world of sharks with Daniel Abel, author of Sharkpedia! 🌊 Uncover their evolution, adaptations + ecological importance. Debunk myths + explore iconic species. 🦈📚 #YorkIdeas
Online, 4 June➡️ ow.ly/o7f450RTLvj
YorkMarine Biology at York Shark Hub UK
Discover the Sahara’s lush past!🌍Join Martin Williams, author of 'When the Sahara Was Green,' as he unveils how this desert was once teeming with life + rivers. Learn about the climate shifts that shaped its transformation. #YorkIdeas
Mon 3 Jun, 12-1pm➡️ ow.ly/NYGP50RSHrL
🌍Join YESI International Fellow Dr Abena Boakye KNUST for a workshop on transforming food systems using indigenous, climate-resilient crops, using cultural, historical + environmental insights.🌾🍽️
29 May➡️ ow.ly/7THC50RSssU
Biology at York FixOurFood
#FundingFriday : Novo Nordisk Foundation Global Science Summit Prog supports intl interdisciplinary collabs tackling major global health + sustainability challenges. Apply now to foster scientific discoveries through global cooperation! 🌍🔬
Apply by 8 Aug➡️ ow.ly/Ij2H50RSryc
#FundingFriday : Natural Environment Research Council funding to collaborate with Canadian Alliance Missions on critical minerals research. Develop partnerships to optimize efficiency + minimize environmental impact across critical minerals value chains. 🌍🔬
Apply by 3 Oct➡️ ow.ly/7klR50RSs9a
Thank you Andy Dougill Henrice Altink Ibok Oduro ARUA GCRF Food Systems Research Network for Africa Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World YESI
York Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Food Science & Tech, KNUST Next Steps really good potential to make an impact🙏
#ThrowbackThursday : Revisit our amazing #AsktheAuthor series! In this episode, Colin Beale explores his research on African elephant poaching rates, emphasizing that further progress requires action to reduce ivory demand + address corruption + poverty.
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📢 Join York Festival of Ideas expert panel on restoring political consensus + maintaining public support for the transition to #NetZero !🌍💡
With Dave Powell, Ned Hammond, VC Charlie Jeffery, Virginia Sentance Labour Together
Tues 11 Jun, 12.15-1.30pm, online➡️ ow.ly/KYZv50RSeWh
💦Join YESI Intl Fellow Ranjay K. Singh, from Indian Council of Agricultural Research., shedding light on India's wetlands, showcasing how farmers resiliently tackle climate, soil + water stressors.
🌏 23 May 1pm, in person/online➡️ ow.ly/4BtC50RIHuZ
UoY_SBS Department of Politics and International Relations University of York Science Education Group York for Life
Join the Sustainable Earth Institute Sustainable Earth University of Plymouth for an online forum 19 June, to accelerate action on #NetZero through people power.
Register for free to access 10 talks, workshops and Cornwall Climate Care documentary. #EarthForum24
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