📰Today we're reading: 'Just 15 centimetres of water can float a car – but we are failing to educate drivers about the dangers of floodwaters' - This article is Australia-focused but has lots of relevance for Scotland. theconversation.com/just-15-centim… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

'Disastrous fruit and vegetable crops must be ‘wake-up call’ for UK, say farmers' theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Our Knowledge Exchange Lead and Intern had a fascinating visit to Dumfries and Galloway Council headquarters today, to learn more about the region's emergency planning and efforts to support community resilience.

Perth Museum Perth Museum unveils new autumn exhibition highlighting climate emergency news.stv.tv/north/perth-mu…

Our team are at the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway Build.Innovate.Sustain conference today with centre manager Ailsa Mackay helping to start the day as keynote speaker, looking at the vital role our third sector plays in supporting resilient communities.

📰Today we're reading: 'Who’s to blame when climate change turns the lights off?' an article from @chris__medland discussing infrastructure resilience across the UK in the face of climate change. theconversation.com/whos-to-blame-…

Our October newsletter will launch our new project funding opportunity for 24/25, feature a spotlight on steering group member organisation Ordnance Survey and articles on recent projects from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) & Scottish Water. Make sure you're signed up: bit.ly/49phyfA

Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed the world's first ovarian cancer vaccine that could wipe the disease out, researchers have said. 🔗 Read more trib.al/MGeukdK

This story is one of the most disturbing I've ever covered. It's about how the views of a deeply weird ideological sect affected science, medicine and the media, with devastating impacts on patients. Please read and pass on. This horror has to stop. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

A valuable and interesting day to be apart of. Inspiring to meet so many people working on vital climate related research and a ray of positivity in light of today's news.

Exciting conversations this morning. Lovely to leave a trip to Glasgow feeling so inspired.

We are proud to launch our new card game for children 'Are you prepared?'— a new tool to spark conversations around preparedness and resilience to natural hazards. A game pack will be distributed to every state primary school in Scotland this winter: bit.ly/3ZL7UCQ

Our Third Sector, Community & Practice project call closes on the 31st of January 2025. Find out more: bit.ly/4093Nk9 If you are interested in applying but have questions please get in touch with our team at: [email protected]

An interactive card game designed to prepare children for natural hazards faced by Scottish communities has been launched by the National Centre for Resilience (National Centre for Resilience). Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/3v6vn9xz

🚨Our next round of project funding closes at the end of this month. Find more details here: bit.ly/4093Nk9 ❓Our team are back in the office today and can help answer any questions about applying. Reach us at: [email protected]

Our team are at the @SnifferScotland Flood Resilience Conference today. We will be running our first breakout session this morning in partnership with the fantastic team from Scottish Flood Forum #FR2025

Very excited to be taking part in this project! Creativity has such a valuable role in communicating about risk, resilience and preparedness.

Delighted to see our game getting out to schools across Scotland. I hope it will be a small step in helping children have conversations about preparedness and natural hazards.

If you missed it, catch our Dissemination Lead Freya on Voice of Islam Radio Radio discussing our new Game 'Are you prepared?' and why it's important we are creating spaces for children to talk about preparedness and our changing environment. UofG Dumfries Campus on.soundcloud.com/N3UJNYk6Hi5e69…

We are pleased to be at the launch of the UK Resilience Academy today. In our complex and uncertain world, the need for collaboration & shared learning has never been more vital. The Academy represents a vital step forward in building skills, networks, and knowledge. #UKRA