A Long-Term Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Awareness Research Network

Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Each year the Research Councils invest around £2.8 billion in research covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, >> read more

The University of Leeds is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to develop and apply spatial ecological theory.  The work would explore spatial aspects of population dynamics, species diversity and conservation biology, focussing on the development of a modelling framework that >> read more

Techniquest science discovery centre is a joint sponsor in a £47m new initiative for young people in Wales, called Reach the Heights, which is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) with match funding from the Welsh Assembly Government and associated sponsors. As part of this scheme, >> read more

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is the UK’s Centre of Excellence for research in the terrestrial and freshwater environmental sciences.

CEH is seeking an enthusiastic and >> read more

The UK Environmental Change Network has released a new publication. Climate change impacts: evidence from ECN sites, highlights >> read more

NESTA FameLab 2009 Science Communication Competition Now Open!

Are you passionate about science?

Do you have a talent for engaging the public?

Are you working in science, maths or engineering and ready for a challenge and a chance to improve and promote your communication >> read more

A postgraduate placement is offered at the University of Lund, Sweden. Title: "Impacts of climate and land use change on biodiversity in Sweden", with placement at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis, Faculty of Science. >> read more

The Slovene Ministry of Higher Education is opening a call for short term research periods to be carried out at Slovene institutions - deadline April, 30th 2009. Details and eligibility info are available on >> read more

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Secretariat seeks an experienced and energetic coordinator for our Participation portfolio.  >> read more

Palumbo, J. (2009). Final report: Science communication training course for scientists – pilot phase

This report evaluates the two pilot biodiversity science communication training workshops organised jointly by Ecsite and ALTER-Net in November 2008. For details of the training >> read more

Sier, A. (2008). Communicating long-term change: A strategy for making best use of LTER information and knowledge in public communication of environmental issues

This communication strategy provides a framework in which to develop a more integrated approach to the communication of LTER >> read more

This report explains the establishment of a formal partnership between ALTER-Net and Ecsite through the formation of a new Ecsite thematic group, T-Nature. ALTER-Net is represented on the Steering Committee of the T-Nature group.

For land use and conservation policies to be sustainable, there is an urgent need to better understand people’s views on biodiversity, perceptions of change and their attitudes towards biodiversity management. >> read more

This is a biodiversity science communication case study, provided to help demonstrate real approaches used by science organisations to communicate about biodiversity and nature issues with the public. >> read more

This is a biodiversity science communication case study, provided to help demonstrate real approaches used by science organisations to communicate about biodiversity and nature issues with the public. >> read more

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