Worried about climate change? Curious about cheeky monkeys? Excited about conserving coconuts? Us too! All in this month’s RoundUp.
Three cheers for volunteers
- The voluntary conservation of amphibians and reptiles: our resident herpetologist Steve Allain attended the annual ARG Conference hosted on campus this month. He writes about it for us here.
- Charlotte Long travelled to Poland to volunteer with a charity that matches Ukranian Refugees with British hosts. Read here.
Applications open!
- Equipping the next generation of environmental scientists with the knowledge and tools to better understand and manage our planet: applications opened for four new ARIES PhD Scholarships at DICE. Apply before 11th January 2023.
The name’s Bond. Bird Bond.
- Which of the famous character’s classic traits have precedents in the Animal Kingdom? Dr Brandon Wheeler featured on BBC Sounds to discuss crafty capuchins and sneaky birds, who might just have mastered the art of deception. Do these animals know they are lying? Are they intentionally deceptive? Listen here.
Lean on your 150 most Meaningful Friends
- Lean on your friends! But do you have 150 of them? Dr Sarah Johns weighed-in on Dunbar’s number theory that humans are limited to 150 meaningful social relationships. Read here.
- Dr Helen Pheasey leads ‘the Climate Anxiety Support Group’, which provided a safe space for those affected and overwhelmed by eco-anxiety, with help from peers and our well-being team. Find out more.