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Bee behaviour to influence energy efficiency communication to homes
A revolutionary project launching in December 2021 is set to redefine how households are advised on the most efficient use of their energy, based on bees’ social organisation and communication patterns. Read more.
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Scientists reveal how plants become good neighbours in times of stress
Scientists have discovered how plants manage to live alongside each other in places that are dark and shady. The study provides evidence for the robustness and stability of the circadian clock in stressful environments, information that may be useful in developing new generations of crops in a challenging climate. Read more.
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Bristol partnered with new ArcticPASSION consortium
Bristol's Glaciology Centre, via Caboteer Professor Jonathan Bamber, is a partner in the new ArcticPASSION consortium which launched yesterday. Consisting of 35 partners from 17 countries, it aims to enhance the integration of international environmental observing systems for the Arctic. Read more.
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Microbes feast on crushed rock in subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica
The erosion of ancient sediments found deep beneath Antarctic ice could be a vital and previously unknown source of nutrients and energy for abundant microbial life. Read more.
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Have your say on the future of plant science research
Researchers from the University of Bristol and the New Phytologist Trust are gathering views to identify the most important questions for plant science research. We would love to hear from you. What research should we be doing now as we tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and work towards net zero? Please join the conversation and have your say.
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Together we’ve got this - creating space for social sustainability in Bristol
We are pleased to announce that Cara Mazetti Claassen has won the City Futures Civic Engagement Competition, with her entry on Togetherness. Cara is a PhD researcher in Human Geography at the University of Bristol, studying how people live together in cities through research with families and neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa. Read more about her winning entry on our blog. You can also check out our free event on this topic.
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The diffusion of solar home systems in Rwandan refugee camps
This paper by Caboteers Peter Thomas, Dr Sam Williamson and Dr Paul Harper, investigates the uptake of solar home systems provided as part of the Renewable Energy for Refugees project in Kigeme, Gihembe and Nyabiheke refugee camps in Rwanda. It can be accessed for free by using this link until 17 August. Read more about Peter's research on our website.
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We’re all in this together, or are we?
Wednesday 21 July, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
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Hear from three speakers as they reflect on the interplay between practices and paradoxes of togetherness in their work on cities. Speaking from backgrounds across academia and industry, we will hear about practices of togetherness by families and neighbourhoods; designing inclusive urban spaces through participatory design; and alternative economies of exchange through sharing. Register for free.
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How do we ensure a just transition to a climate resilient Bristol?
Tuesday 27 July, 1 pm to 2 pm
Online
Join Dr Alix Dietzel (University of Bristol) and Dr Alice Venn (University of Exeter) as they discuss the outcome of their year-long project, funded by the Cabot Institute, to understand the role that non-state organisations might play in supporting a just transition. Register for free.
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Exhibition: Displays Decoded - the multi-sensory language of flowers
Tuesday 6 July to Thursday 30 September, 10 am to 4.30 pm
Botanic Gardens, University of Bristol
How do bees visualise and interact with flowers? A summer art and science exhibition that uses a blend of the most innovative interactive technology, including augmented reality (AR), inspiration from 17th century Dutch flower paintings, and the latest scientific research on the symbiotic relationship of plants and insects, opens at the University of Bristol's Botanic Garden. More information.
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How can innovation fast-forward Bristol's economic recovery?
Thursday 8 July, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Online
Innovation is necessary for Bristol's businesses to respond to the challenges presented from Covid-19 and Brexit, and to help our city meet the demanding economic and social goals of the future. In this free virtual event, Bristol24/7 Community Manager Hannah Beatrice will host a panel discussion alongside James Snelgrove, an Innovation Specialist with Business West. More information.
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Literary and Visual Landscapes Symposium: (Re)imagined Landscapes
Watch again online
Watch all the talks from this Symposium covering many different and fascinating aspects of Landscapes. View the recordings.
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