Did you know that Life Sciences' very own Dave Goulson has a YouTube channel? Why not take a look at his insights on bees, science, nature, pesticides and the fascinating world of insects? 🐝 youtube.com/@davegoulson68…

Regarding the recent application by National Farmers' Union to allow 'emergency' use of neonics on sugar beet, this image explains the problem: most of the pesticide goes into soils, leaches into waterways, & is taken up by wildflowers & hedgerows. Only 5% in crop. nature.com/articles/natur…

Proud of my hand-modelling work on this... oh, and also delighted to have worked with our catering partners on the campaign to promote our new returnable cups!

Spending the afternoon discussing barriers to expansion of onshore wind in Britain. Current plan is for around 4,000 new turbines. Where will they go? @SSRP_UoS #windenergy #climatechange

Many owners apply fipronil or imidacloprid to their dog/cat. Not good for pondlife: thetimes.com/uk/environment… What about human life? "serum fipronil sulfone placentally transfers to the fetus and affects infantile adverse health outcomes" sciencedirect.com/science/articl… PAN UK

🚨IMPORTANT INFORMATION🚨 We're excited to announce that our march route has been approved! The details are as follows: 📍Location: Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7HF 🪧Muster: From 11am* 🌊March: From 11:45am See you there & remember to #WearBlue! *More info coming soon

If like me you read the The Guardian story today and felt a mix of heartbroken 💔and horrified 😱, I'm really heartened to know The Wildlife Trusts aren't letting this happen without a fight - petition is at Back Nature-Friendly Beet Farmers (wildlifetrusts.org)

Donation point for Care4Calais at University of Sussex common room this Monday 28th 1-4pm

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This Government must make the polluters pay , and of course if they fail in that endeavour , next time we’ll be back in a wave of brown , not blue 💩 March for Clean Water | #MarchForCleanWater

In tomorrow's #Energy & #Climate Seminar, we're talking about Carbon Capture & Storage! Drawing on his recent book, Marc Hudson explains what the 20 year history of CCS in the UK can tell us about its future. More info: sussex.ac.uk/research/centr…

Today marks the start of #COP29 🌎 Prof Peter Newell Sussex Global🏳️‍🌈✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 shares what will be discussed, and what it will mean for our planet. COP29 Azerbaijan United Nations #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateChange #Sustainability

"Plastic gardens" are taking over the UK, with artificial lawns & hedges now in 8% of gardens. Prof Dave Goulson warns this trend is destroying vital bumblebee habitats.🐝#PlasticFreeNature #BeesOverBusiness sussexexpress.co.uk/arts-and-cultu…

🌍 Join us for the Sussex Beacons Series: Climate Action, a conversation on how research at University of Sussex is tackling the climate crisis. Meet 3 brilliant researchers from @SSRP_UoS UKTPO and SCMR driving solutions to climate challenges. 🌿 🔗Sign up: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/falme…

Shared these camera trap pics with my family and we've talked about little else since! 💚 #PleaseLookAfterThisBear

Dave Goulson’s Buzz Club needs your help to continue in 2025. The Buzz Club is a citizen science group that creates experiments to help us understand how we can use our gardens best for the conservation of pollinators. Consider giving today🐝 alumni.sussex.ac.uk/Buzz_Club_Givi…

Are you doing #MeatFreeMondays? Should we be doing more to promote this?

Our homes are one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions, and most need significant upgrades to help the UK meet its net zero targets. BHESCo make our services available to help homeowners who want to reduce costs and carbon. bhesco.co.uk/domestic #climatechange #NetZero

We recently signed Wellcome's Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice as we work to improve the way we conduct R&I. This means we will take action to address energy use, products + materials and shift to more sustainable practices.

Fantastic to see Prof. Anil Seth, Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, featured on the BBC comedy special Cunk on Life! 🎥 Insightful and hilarious. #CunkOnLife #SussexScience #ConsciousnessScience bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…