Author Archives: Judith Lock

SEEN 6.7 Employability

Star of SEEN, Owen Middleton,  sent in a link about bird ringing with the BTO. He says “I’ve been out with Wilf Simcox, a Hampshire based ringer, a few times and it is a really great insight into learning about the huge diversity of UK birds as well as getting some practical, hands-on experience with […]

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SEEN 6.6 Species of the week

Scottish wildcat – according to BBC’s Winterwatch the world’s most endangered mammal, due to hybridisation with domestic cats http://www.scottishwildcats.co.uk/  

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SEEN 6.6 Website of the week

RSPB’s Big garden birdwatch https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdwatch/?utm_source=homepagehero&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=bgbw

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SEEN 6.6

From Jake (thank you!) – Earth’s largest ever ape died out because it refused to eat its greens http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/05/earths-largest-ever-ape-died-out-because-it-refused-to-eat-its-greens-study   From Ben McCarthy (thank you!) – Ben says “This is pretty awesome. Thought you plus fellow SEEN viewers would enjoy. 800 year old seeds found inside dug up pot, planted, grown and a extinct species of old […]

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SEEN 6.6 Southampton News

Wildlife on campus A kingfisher was spotted in Valley gardens last week. Please let me know if you spot any wildlife on campus.   Botanical University Challenge I emailed you all last week about Botanical University Challenge. I haven’t received any further information yet from the organiser but as soon as I do, I will […]

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SEEN 6.6 Placements

I am currently looking for 2 other interns as part of a science outreach project for next summer. Ref 11284. There will also be a couple of shorter positions with Chilworth Conservation Ltd but these are not yet ready to be advertised.   Game and Wildlife Trust year in industry placements Game & Wildlife Conservation […]

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SEEN 6.6 Employability

Put the afternoon of 3rd Feb in your diaries for 2 events:   Action for Conservation 1pm 3rd Feb in 35/1001 They are looking for workshop leaders to inspire young people (11-18) to protect the natural world. They deliver free training in engagement techniques. So, if you are interested in a career in education or […]

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SEEN 6.5 App of the week

Nature finder http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/app . Green spaces are good for your wellbeing http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25682368 , so make sure you include some time with nature amongst your revision.  

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SEEN 6.5 Species of the week

The Christmas beetle https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/christmas-beetle/ (thank you Carla Broom for this suggestion!)  

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SEEN 6.5 Placements

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust year in industry placements – there will be 10 placement opportunities in 7 departments, starting September 2016. This is the information that I have been sent: “Geographical Information Science (GIS) and Predation Research (2 placements) Computer Science (1 Placement) Farmland Ecology Unit (FEU) (1 placements) Lowland Game & Wildlife Research […]

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