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Our Environment and Sustainability Institute is a dynamic incubator dedicated to restoring the environment and placing people at the heart of nature. #ExeterESI
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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 11:58 AMReposted by @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Link: gw4biomed.ac.uk

@gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social

@uniofexeternews.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 12:26 PMReposted by @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Exeter and @pml.ac.uk signed a new Memorandum of Understanding today, which will strengthen opportunities for future collaboration and allow doctoral students to capitalise on the expertise and experience of scientists from both institutions.

news.exeter.ac.uk/research-net...

@exetermarine.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:53 AMReposted by @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

New research has shown that this googly-eyed scarecrow can help save threatened seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets by around two thirds!

Full paper - conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

@fishtekmarine.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
#seabirds 🦑🐟🧪🌍🌐🦤🐧

A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “what does this strange object have to do with seabirds?” An inset image in the bottom right shows some guillemots.A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “scientists have developed a floating scarecrow designed to protect threatened seabirds from bycatch in gillnet fisheries”A drone shot of a boat at sea. Two inset images of the floating scarecrow and a “scary bird” kite which is a kite shaped like a large predatory bird. Overlaid text reads “alongside an alternative deterrent technique called a scarybird kite these devices can decrease the risk of guillemots and razorbills being caught in nets by around two thirds.”The floating scarecrow at sea. Text overlaid reads “to find out more about this study visit news.exeter.ac.uk read the full paper: doi.org/10.1111/con4.70082. Horton et al (2026) Conservation Letters.
@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 9:01 AM

The ESI café is moving over to its Autumn winter menu. Jacket potatoes are now available including a filling (cheese £3.35 or Tuna £3.50) and green salad. Soups and warm bean fillings for potatoes will follow soon. Check it out!

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 11:58 AM

Link: gw4biomed.ac.uk

@gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social

@gsiexeter.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 3:08 PMReposted by @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

12 days to go... have you reserved your place? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-em...

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 9:39 AM

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 9:39 AM

Join us today at 1pm for Dr Lucy Woodall's hybrid talk "Illuminating the deep ocean."
www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

#eisChallengeOfTheMonth #ExeterMarine #ExeterEcology

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 12:57 PM

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 12:57 PM

Congratulations to Professor Kevin Gaston, founding Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute.

He has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to ecology with honorary membership of the British Ecological Society, its highest honour.

news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 9:55 AM

#PostdocAppreciationWeek #LovePostdocs #NPAW2026

@hls.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @willhgaze.bsky.social @climarnetwork.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @doctoralexeter.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 9:55 AM

As the Postdoc Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of our postdoctoral researchers. Here we celebrate another one of our amazing postdocs – Dr Lihong Zhang from the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences at @exeter.ac.uk.

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 7:51 PM

More information at Dr Lucy Woodall’s talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on 28 September.
www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

Video credit: Nekton

#esiChallengeOfTheMonth

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 7:51 PM

A study in the Maldives atolls examined coral communities from shallow reefs down to 500m. The findings highlight that remoteness doesn’t necessarily mean protection and that deeper coral ecosystems need greater attention in conservation and management.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 9:10 AM

Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week! 🪅

Celebrating one of our amazing postdocs this week – Dr Thomas O'Shea-Wheller, a Research Fellow from @uniexecec.bsky.social.

#PostdocAppreciationWeek #LovePostdocs #NPAW2026

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 9:26 AM

#esiChallengeOfTheMonth #NektonMaldivesMission #ExeterEcology #ExeterMarine

Video credit: Nekton

@exetermarine.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @ecehh.org

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 9:26 AM

A study in the Maldives revealed how reef fish diversity and ecological roles change with depth, helping guide conservation amid climate: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Find out more at Dr Lucy Woodall’s talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on 28 Sep:
www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 12:54 PM

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@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 12:54 PM

A huge thank you to all the postdocs for everything you do — your dedication, creativity, curiosity and hard work make a real difference!

Join the celebratory events this week: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc...

#LovePostdocs #NPAW2026

@uniofexeteresi.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 12:54 PM

It’s Postdoc Appreciation Week! Celebrating one of our amazing postdocs this week – Dr Maria Eugenia Correa-Cano, a Research Fellow at @exeter.ac.uk , whose work sits at the exciting intersection of engineering and environmental conservation.

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