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26 Jul 2021: We were pleased to invite you for the session in the Development Corridors Partnership (DCP) webinar series “From Infrastructure to Development Corridors,” which took place on 27th July 2021 (Tuesday), from 14:00 - 15:00 EAT | 12:00 – 13:00 BST

7 Jun 2021: Join us for this Thursday's networking morning at 11am where Dr Andrew Bladon from the Department of Zoology will discuss his research and recently released paper: Climatic change and extinction risk of two globally threatened Ethiopian endemic bird

24 May 2021: Search site. Conservation Research Institute. Thursday Networking Morning: Rogelio Luque-Lora. Join us for this Thursday's networking morning at 11am where PhD student, Rogelio Luque-Lora will discuss his recent

30 Sep 2021: Professor Amanda Vincent - The University of British Columbia Ending bottom trawling, for seahorses and the seas I will explain why we need to end bottom trawl fishing in the ocean, using a lens of research, management and policy.

30 Sep 2021: Dr Noelia Zafra-Calvo - BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change Equity, justice and diversity: towards a transformation in area-based conservation in the twenty-first century Several voices have claimed that in addition to setting goals and targets

5 May 2021: Developing a Toolkit for Mapping and Deliberating Values for Uplands Management Land uses in the UK uplands can become contested and may develop into conflicts, perhaps particularly when conservation stakeholders are involved.

22 Nov 2021: Stonechats are present throughout the winter at the Great Fen and have been selected as a focus for monitoring. The birds are slightly smaller and more slender looking than robins, with clear differences in colouration between males and females.

28 Jun 2021: Even when Covid first hit, it was clear that its impact would be long lasting, and that the University needed to adopt a strategic, long-term response.

11 Mar 2021: We are delighted to share your CCI Strategy 2021–2030 with you. As part of the CCI community you have been part of the process of internal and external consultation to guide this document and to identify the steps that are needed to deliver our

2 Aug 2021: CambPlants is coordinating the University's virtual exhibition stand at REAP Conference 2021 on 10th November.

28 Jun 2021: In our next group meeting we will be hearing from Jeremy Fonielle, who will give a talk on his research findings about organic matter diversity in lakes. Abstract: Freshwaters cover less than three percent of the earth's surface but process as much

19 Mar 2021: The paper up for discussion is Crippa, M., Solazzo, E., Guizzardi, D. et al. Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Nat Food (2021). If you’d like a bit of further reading on this, then we would recommend

8 Feb 2021: The paper is a recent comment called “Accounting for year effects and sampling error in temporal analyses of invertebrate population and biodiversity change: a comment on Seibold et al.

2 Nov 2021: On the Ground - (Panel Talk) Join Charlotte Milbank (Chair), Fleur Nash, Hawa Newell-Sydique, and Kasia Lanucha in discussing some of the best ways to ensure research abroad is productive and how to collaborate effectively in multi-cultural and

19 Jul 2021: Tony Whitten (1953–2017) was an inspirational conservationist who championed biodiversity across Asia and beyond, working as Senior Biodiversity Specialist at the World Bank and more recently as Director of Fauna and Flora International’s

29 Jan 2021: Last year, we announced a brand new, exciting festival for Cambridge, which will replace the hugely popular Cambridge Science Festival and the Cambridge Festival of Ideas. The Cambridge Festival will host an extensive series of free, online events

4 Jun 2021: Cambridge World Ocean Day Event – Tues 8th June, 1 – 2.30 pm London (BST). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

16 Apr 2021: The Degree Committee has commended the wide range and interesting nature of our students’ dissertation topics and you are all warmly invited to attend what promises to be an engaging and lively forum.

19 Jul 2021: Sign up for a short tour of the Leventis Library, and instruction on how to find and borrow items in the library. Book your time slot: https://www.ccihive.org/event/browse-find-borrow-at-the-leventis-library-2021-07-22/

8 Nov 2021: Seminars take place every Thursday, 2-3 pm (UK time). The presenter is expected to speak for 30-45 mins to allow substantial time for discussion. Talks focus on issues in law, policy and governance of climate change, environment and energy. All are

26 Apr 2021: This Thursday, we are pleased to be joined by Dr Deyu Li. He will speak about: Knowledge flows and long-term innovations in the global value chain of wind industry: Evidence of heterogeneous benefits in OEMs and component suppliers. Register here...

2 Nov 2021: User-Centred Design - Alice Lawrence This session will give an overview of user-centred design (UCD): a process whereby the end-user is involved in the design of an interface or document. We will use a case study from medical communications to

25 Oct 2021: ECR WORKSHOP: CREATIVE COMMUNICATION Speaker: Carmyn de Jonge This workshop is designed for those looking to explore effective communication through versatile designs of poster, booklets and presentations. Register for the ECR Programme 2021/22 here.

18 Oct 2021: Film and discussion Tuesday 19th October 1pm: led by Bruce and Riamsara Bruce and Riamsara are going to led a discussion around a Bhutanese Conservation Film.

2 Nov 2021: Presenting Conservation Speaking to the media can seem daunting, but with preparation and practice, you can make sure that even the most challenging interview goes smoothly. In this workshop, you will learn to prepare for an interview and how to

2 Nov 2021: Entrepreneurship Training - Dr Tom Swinfield Dr Swinfield will lead this taster session in entrepreneurship training that aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skillset for identifying and launching potential business ventures.

15 Nov 2021: Join us at 11am in the Common Room, David Attenborough Building for cake, coffee and conversation. Catch up with colleagues and meet members of the CRI network sat within the shared space. We look forward to seeing you there!

22 Feb 2021: In the UK, the signs of spring are beginning to show, offering new hope for the year ahead. The days are getting longer, the snowdrops are out and buds are showing on the trees. So, we’ve chosen ‘signs of spring’ as the theme for our next CCI

28 Jun 2021: CCI Priority Area Project CCI have identified four priority areas which will form the focus of their efforts over the next ten years. They are consulting the whole CCI community to gather ideas for projects which can address these areas. As such we

26 Feb 2021: The Call for Submissions for Climate Exp0 has been extended to 10 March 2021.

10 Aug 2021: Earth has warmed 1.09℃ since pre-industrial times and many changes such as sea-level rise and glacier melt are now virtually irreversible, according to the most sobering report yet by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The

14 Jun 2021: the predictability of changes in microbial community composition due to evolution, based on his recent paper on Nature Communications.

15 Jan 2021: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has currently an open call (here) on "Small farming innovations for small-scale producers" and focuses are various countries in Africa and Asia. The call focuses on upscaling of smart farming solutions that

25 Oct 2021: Join us at 11am in the Common Room, David Attenborough Building for cake, coffee and conversation. Catch up with old colleagues and meet the members of the CRI network set to sit within the shared space. We look forward to seeing you there!

22 Feb 2021: Cambridge at COP26: Expression of Interest Cambridge Zero is planning a submission for shared exhibition/event space at COP26 in November.

29 Jan 2021: We are delighted to announce eight paid placements funded by the Conservation Research Institute. Projects will ideally be linked to CCI but we will also consider other interdisciplinary projects from across the university. This internship programme

7 Jan 2021: Fostering effective collaborations between academic research and and practice in the field is a key focus for CCI.

15 Mar 2021: Title: Demographic trade-offs predict tropical forest dynamics Link: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz4797 The paper is centred around a specific forest model built on forests in Panama, but more general discussions on tropical tree functional

8 Feb 2021: “Leadership is arguably the most important attribute in the tool kit of a conservation biologist”. Dietz et al, 2004 Successful and high-achieving conservation biologists often find themselves in leadership roles within projects and organisations

21 Jan 2021: For our next journal club meet the CSG will be discussing whether eating invasive species might be a good or bad idea for conservation.

1 Jun 2021: Join Professor Seeley, emeritus professor of biology from Cornell University who is a ‘god’ amongst beekeepers all over the world! He wrote the book ‘Honeybee Democracy’.

20 Sep 2021: The University of Cambridge’s Indigenous Studies Discussion Group (CRASSH Network 2021–22) and Heritage and Colonialism Discussion Group are seeking a speaker to participate in an in-person panel on Decolonizing Rights to Natural Heritage and

27 Apr 2021: Black in Geography Friday 7 May, 1–2pm, on Zoom (the link will be circulated closer to the time) With Dr.

2 Nov 2021: Career Pathways This workshop will discuss how skills learned during your PhD can help plan your next career step. Get advice on seeking funding & applying for jobs. Discuss if you unsure whether to pursue an academic career or enter a different

2 Nov 2021: Writing for the Guardian - Phoebe Weston This workshop will focus on how researchers can communicate with the media, what stories we're interested in, how to communicate them and how not to communicate them.

16 Aug 2021: Hedge hoardings is a walk around Kings Hedges, following the ward’s ancient hedgerows, discovering plants and foraging. Led by artist Hermione Spriggs and local forager/historian Cab Davidson, this event explores hedges as edible places that offer

7 Sep 2021: Applications are now open for the Masters in Conservation Leadership 2022-23! Please find a flyer attached with all the key information. The deadline for applications is the 2nd December 2021.

12 Jan 2021: The Cambridge Master of Accounting degree programme is designed to help students facilitate global change leadership.

1 Mar 2021: Have you ever wondered what kind of beetle is buzzing at your window? The name of the furry little creature burrowing beneath your garden? The species of bird that guides your daily walk with a happy little tune? Welcome to our exciting morning of

1 Nov 2021: Join us at 11am in the Common Room, David Attenborough Building for cake, coffee and conversation. Catch up with old colleagues and meet the new members of the CRI network set to sit within the shared space. We look forward to seeing you there!