Environment Platform Wales Activity Summary (2022-2024)
This summary provides an overview of Environment Platform Wales (EPW) activity delivered between 2022-2024.
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Managing Wales’ flood risk – NRW launches new mini podcast series
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a 10-part podcast mini-series focused on how it manages flood risk in Wales against the backdrop of a changing climate.
How could art and science work together to both show the importance of rivers to human health and wellbeing and enable rivers to find a voice?
Nuala Anne Dunn is in the early days of PhD research at Aberystwyth University School of Art. She is looking at ways in which art and science could work together to both show the importance of rivers to human health and well being and enable rivers to find a voice.She is keen to find a partnership with a scientist or an organisation that would be mutually beneficial, exploring ways that understanding of issues can be expressed and disseminated/shared.
EPW Newsletter | Out now
Read our Newsletter at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/epw-newsletter-summer-2023-edition-environment-platform-wales It has been a busy couple of months for us, culminating in the Better Water Quality for Wales Conference in June 2023. This newsletter will highlight our achievements over the last few months and share updates for the 2023-24 period.
Environmental Opportunities
Environment Platform Wales have a range of upcoming opportunities and events for our university partners (including undergraduates, postgraduates, postdocs, academics). Careers Fairs If you are studying at one of our Welsh partner universities, you will be able to find the Environment Platform Wales stand at your upcoming careers day from…
Better Water Quality for Wales Conference 2023: Recordings now available to view
Environment Platform Wales hosted the ‘Better Water Quality for Wales’ 2023 Conference at USW in Newport & online from 27th to 29th June 2023. We had over 100 attendees and 45 high quality talks. The recordings of the talks are now available to view at Better Water Quality for Wales…
British Ecological Society-Natural Resources Wales Policy Fellowship
Are you an ecologist who would like to apply scientific expertise to a practical policy challenge? The BES-NRW Policy Fellowship offers a placement within the statutory adviser to the Welsh Government on the natural environment. Apply at https://buff.ly/3Cfebe8
Welsh Government University Program – Planet
Good news! The Welsh Government University Program for Planet Earth Observation data has been extended until 30th March 2025. And there have been some upgrades!
Wales as a global leader for road safety and sustainable transport
UN Global Road Safety Week 2023 The theme of this years UN Global Road Safety week is Sustainable Transport. When safe, walking and cycling can contribute to making people healthier, cities sustainable and societies equitable. Did you know that of the 1.3 million people killed on the road each year,…
Reservoir Research Event
From 18th – 20th April, Environment Platform Wales welcomed #ReservoirResearch academics and professionals from across Wales, the UK and Europe to exchange knowledge and ideas on reservoir water management. The event was a great success with informative and interesting presentations, a field trip to Llandegfedd Reservoir including a boat trip…
Spring 2023 Newsletter out now!
We have published our Spring 2023 Newsletter. You can read and/or download it here:
Transforming Land use for Net Zero, Nature and People (LUNZ)
UK Research and Innovation, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Devolved Administrations announced yesterday the launch of a new, interdisciplinary and co-developed research programme entitled ‘Transforming Land use for Net Zero, Nature and People (LUNZ)’. Apply for funding to establish…
Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment – Scientific Expert Member Vacancy
DEFRA are looking for Scientific Expert Members to join the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment. The closing date is 19th April 2023.
Natural Resources Wales Ecology Data Specialist Vacancy
Natural Resources Wales are recruiting an Ecology Data Specialist. The closing date for applications is 11 April 2023. We are looking for someone to manage the data we collect for ecological work in NRW. In this technical specialist role, you will manage and develop the administration of terrestrial and marine…
Marine and Coastal Evidence Needs
Natural Resources Wales are seeking evidence for a series of high priority Marine and Coastal questions. By aligning your research interests with the evidence needs of NRW, you could provide important evidence to support those regulating and managing the Welsh coastal and marine environment. Environment Platform Wales are looking to…
Find Your Future in an Environmental Career
Many thanks to our panelists for an excellent and inspiring panel discussion. A recording of this event is now available on our student careers hub. Join us on Thursday 9th March for our second ‘Find Your Future in an Environmental Career’ event, in partnership with Cardiff University Student Futures. This…
Better Water Quality for Wales Conference – Call for Presentations
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!
Would you like to present at this year’s Conference? If so, please submit your details by clicking here.
Join us for Professional Institute Talks
Join us for a series of talks about environmental professional institutes. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out how membership to a professional institute could help shape your career. Through February and March, we will be joined by representatives from CIWEM, the ICF and IFM. Our panelists will talk…
Join us for Planet Labs – Satellite Sessions
Click here if you would like to find out more and register to attend the Planet Lab support events.
Pontio Teg tuag at Sero Net Cymru: Cais am DystioLaeth / Just Transition to Net Zero Wales: Call for Evidence
Mae’r Cais am Dystiolaeth yn bwysig i sicrhau ein bod Llywodraeth Cymru yn seilio’n cynlluniau ar dystiolaeth gadarn. Cyflwynwch eich sylwadau erbyn 15 Mawrth 2023
Welsh Government need your evidence and research to help inform our approach to just transition. Submit your comments by 15 March 2023
Insights Wales-Cipolwg Cymru- proving a hit!
Join the 550 people who have already registered to attend the Insights Wales / Cipolwg Cymru talks and learn more about current research delivery and explore future research
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Environment Platform Wales at the All Wales Career Fair 2021
Environment Platform Wales will once again partner with all Welsh Universities and a host of other private and public sector organisations at the All Wales Careers Fair 2021. Hosted in tandem with GTI and Target Connect, it’s an opportunity for Welsh graduates and students to meet with employers, receive career-boosting advice and ideas for potential new and unexpected career paths. Join us!
EP Wales September 2021 News Update
The back to school edition: all our latest news this September as we settle in for a new term. Check out our update to see what’s new with us, as well as our usual opportunities, internships and placement news.
New Environment Platform Wales Director: Andrew Schofield
Meet the new Director of Environment Platform Wales: Andy Schofield who joins the team following a career in fisheries, conservation, land management and water quality. His appointment follows two years managing the GW4 Water Security Alliance. Read more about him here, including his hopes for the platform, his passion for Bridgend Hockey Club…and Finn, his rather energetic Labrador!
Guest blog – Amber Rochette, Sustainable Fashion Week: “New fashion habits that don’t harm people or planet”
Ahead of September’s Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) event, guest blogger and SFW partnerships manager Amber Rochette explains how the fast fashion industry has played a role in accelerating the climate emergency…
New role at National Museum Wales for EP Wales Director Dr. Jenny Geroni
EP Wales Director Dr Jennifer Geroni has this month served her last week as EPW Director, after almost three years leading the platform and its membership community. Jenny helped to formulate and deliver EP Wales’ thematic conferences and supported community members to collaborate on funding bids and a number of workshops, consultation events and sandpits at membership institutions….
Green pastures and new adventures for Prof. Kathryn Monk
A pan-Wales collective of environmental research and evidence professionals have paid tribute to one of their contemporaries who is embarking on a new adventure, after helping to shape the role of research and evidence in Welsh policy making and collaborative working…
Happy International Women’s Day 2021 | Environmental voices, emerging talent and HERstories
Happy International Women’s Day 2021 from the team at EP Wales – we’re celebrating our original thinkers, educators, emerging voices and HERstories in environmental science.
Interview with Brian Royson Mayne, CIWM
EP Wales caught up with Brian Royson Mayne, Chair of the Chartered Institute for Wastes Management, Wales ahead of his appearance at the All Wales Virtual Careers Fair. Brian reveals all about the CIWM, his ‘plan B’ dream career, what’s helped him through lockdown this last year…and his enthusiasm for extremely spicy chili peppers.
EP Wales speakers at All Wales Virtual Careers Fair: ‘never stop learning’
Speaking ahead of the first ‘All Wales Virtual Careers Fair’ on Monday March 1st, science communicator/presenter Huw James and Forbes Under 30 finalist Jessica Leigh Jones MBE have underlined how students emerging into the job market can gain a competative advantage by blending career passions, being agile and viewing their future careers as ‘jungle gyms’ rather than traditional career ladders.
EP Wales February 2021 News update
All Wales Virtual Careers Fair – exhibitors and grads/students wanted! Environment Platform Wales has been working with other Welsh University Careers Services and UK’s student employability experts GTi group to deliver an ‘All Wales Virtual Careers Fair’ on March 1st (10am-3pm) and bookings for this event are open for employers and students. It’s a great way…
Green shoots and new horizons at the All-Wales Virtual Careers Fair
Large-scale Welsh businesses, micro-employers and organisations are being encouraged to join the first pan-Wales careers fair which is being co-produced by all Welsh universities and HEIs. Working together for the first time in partnership with GTI, the virtual fair will promote a range of opportunities, graduate schemes and pathways into employment open to students and graduates.
EP Wales December 2020 News Update
Catch up with our post-conference document from our Welsh Uplands conference back in September, listen to our new podcast series and feedback to win holiday vouchers (draw to take place first week of January) and book your spot on our upcoming live webcasts discussing plant life in Wales.
#WelshUplands2020 washup: post-conference feedback report
Our post conference publication document capturing the key discussion points at this year’s Environment Evidence 2021 is now ready to view.
Environment Platform Wales unveils new ‘Curious Minds’ Careers-focused podcast
As part of our work to support the next generation of environmental professionals in Wales, Environment Platform Wales (EP Wales) is producing a series of bite-sized talks focused on careers and skills development. The guest podcast series feature early career environmental professionals from across the public, private and third sectors. Review the shows and enter a draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher in time for Christmas.
Nick Thomas: A Tale of Three Moors
As Natural Resources Wales’ Operations Manager for North East Wales – Nick Thomas has seen first hand the changing landscapes of his local moorlands. Find out more about the challenges and opportunties ahead for his home near the Clwydian Range ni North East Wales.
Barbara Jones: In search of the Snowdon Lily
As part of our Upland Voices project, we meet Barbara Jones, who has dedicated her life to monitoring and protecting the elusive Snowdon Lily. Only found on the steepest, most remote rocky outlets in Snowdonia – the alpine plant grows in only six locations. Facing freezing conditions, icy fingers and bruises is just part of the territory for Barabra, who leads the charge to montitor the plants at a number of microsites in Snowdonia. Despite being retired and the restrictions of Covid-19 on progress this year, Barabra is more determined than ever to bridge the communication gap between conservation and recreation.
UPLAND VOICES: A farmer’s tale of life on the Uplands
As part of our Upland voices project, Mid Wales beef and sheep farmer Hywel Morgan shares the story of his family farm ar Esgairllaethdy at the foot of the Black Mountains. In this article, he outlines his concerns and worries for the future of farming and what it’s like to be a farmer in Wales in 2020. In the run-up to our Resilience in the Welsh Uplands confererence in September, we’re shining a light on seldom-heard voices currently living and working in the Welsh Uplands. Why not get involved and share your story, too?
News update – summer news from Environment Platform Wales, August 2020
Hear all the latest from the team at Environment Platform Wales, including Environement Evidence 2020 conference news, research and job opportunities and a chance to get involved and share your news and stories as part of our mini ‘Upland voices’ project.
Rhondda-made: A tale of whinberries, huckleberries and Granny’s long lost chutney recipe
As part of our ‘Upland Voices’ project, Gemma Treharne-Foose shares a glimpse of her childhood visiting family in Porth, Rhondda – and years later returning to the area to live, introducing her young daughter to the joys of wild whinberries on Glynfach mountain.
UPLAND VOICES: Powys Moorland Partnership
As part of our Upland Voices campaign, we’re shining a light on the stories, people and projects in Wales’ upland areas. This week, we take a look at the wellbeing and community work taking place in the Brecon area thanks to the initiatives of Powys Moorland Partnership.
Environment Evidence 2020: Rapporteurs wanted
We are looking for volunteer rapporteurs for our live online conference sessions in September – volunteer for just one session for us and receive an access all areas ticket for the 4-day conference as well as a credit in our post-conference report.
What’s New? | June 2020 News
Read all about the latest news from the team at Environment Platform Wales: new programme announcement for our 2020 conference, photography competition winners announced, Upland Voices campaign launch as well as upcoming events and opportunities of interest to our network members.
Upland Voices – sharing the stories of Wales’ upland communities
As part of our 2020 conference ‘Resilience of the Welsh Uplands’, we’re looking for video contributions from individuals, families and groups with a special song, a reading from a story, a poem or even a recipe to share, highighting the local history of upland areas.
Welsh Uplands Photography Competition – winners announced!
The winners of Environment Platform Wales’ Welsh Uplands Photography Competition have been announced ahead of the platform’s conference programme launch. The competition celebrates the life, landscape and people living or working in the Welsh Uplands, covering more than 80% of Wales.
What’s new? | May news update
Read more for our May news update from the team at Environment Platform Wales to find out about our fully digital conference exerience for Environment Evidence 2020 (Resilience in the Welsh uplands), how you submit a late abstract and get involved in the online event, about our Welsh Uplands photography competition & prizes as well as all latest news, information and opportunities for members and subscribers.
The art of pivoting during a crisis: communicating in a pandemic
EP Wales communications lead Gemma Treharne-Foose shares some of the challenges of communicating with external audiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s new? | February News Update
All the leatest news, opportunities and events fron Environment Platform Wales in February 2020.
What’s new | December news update
* The Winter of Wonder * Read more from Environment Platform Wales in our December Newsletter Update. Election results, Our 2020 Conference date announcement, Interview with Prof Richard Lucas from Living Wales, Dates for your Diary next year…and much more.
Living Wales: The satellite maps which could predict our future
We meet the Aberystwyth University research chair on a mission to change the way we see, understand and react to landscape-based data. The digital data bank could change the way we legislate for, build on and use the land around us. Environment Platform Wales caught up with the professor during a flying visit to Cardiff with his research team.
What’s new? EP Wales October news update
Find out what’s new at Environment Platform Wales in our October news roundup, including our regular instalment of opportunities, events and news updates from the world of environmental science.
That’s a wrap! Looking back at the Marine Evidence Wales Conference 2019
Find out what we got up to at the our very first National Conference – the Marine Evidence (Wales) Conference 2019.
Passionate about Marine: Kat Route-Stephens
As part of Environment Platform Wales’ first national conference specialising in Marine Evidence, we catch up with Kat Route-Stephens, Specialist Advisor to Natural Resources Wales on Marine Industries and Energy. We meet Kat to see what makes her tick and what she’ll be discussing at her session at the Marine Evidence (Wales) conference.
Interview with Dr Emma McKinley
We catch up with the researcher behind the Marine Social Sciences Network ahead of her presentation at the Marine Evidence (Wales) conference, hosted by Environment Platform Wales.
What’s new? EP Wales August news update
Find out the latest news from Environment Platform Wales in our August news update – just two weeks to go to bag your sponsorship packages and delegate tickets for the Marine Evidence (Wales) conference – don’t miss out!
Up close and personal with BBC’s Will Millard
EP Wales goes deeper with BBC TV’s explorer, author and presenter Will Millard, who is passionate about the environment in Wales, including it’s marine life and waterways.
Elizabeth Woodcock: A wild new way we can transform the way we manage our health – and the environment
With well-being a major concern (and growing market trend) across the globe, we catch up with one researcher who is shining a light on the situation closer to home. Between 2015-2018, the market value of the health and wellness market in the UK grew to 20.5bn. In Western Europe as a whole,…
Early career researcher support: Engaging with Policy Makers by Donna Szarun
UK Parliament and Welsh Government both use research and academic knowledge to inform scrutiny and legislation. Academics can help to ensure that the decisions that affect people’s lives are taken with the best available evidence, but it helps to know the way in. In June 2019, I supported Environment Platform…
10 things we’re looking forward to: Environment Evidence 2019
With our first conference just over 2 months away we’re working hard to get everything ready for our delegates and speakers. Here are 10 things we’re looking forward to at Environment Evidence 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem funding available
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Evidence and Research Needs (BEERN) Programme welcomes applications for small research projects that will directly support our understanding, evidence and monitoring of biodiversity and ecosystems in Wales.
What makes me tick: Prof Iain Stewart
10 things that matter to the global speaker, UNESCO Geoscience Chair and BBC Presenter: making science documentaries, being an earth science champion and Scotland beating Wales (just once!) at the rugby. Chair of Geoscience communication – that’s not a title you hear every day. Is this what you set out…
We’re officially launching – come and join us!
It’s been a rollercoaster in terms of environmental news and developments over the last few weeks. In addition to building our small but fabulous team here at EPWales, we’ve had one eye on the news, too.