Environmental Science and Sustainability at the University of Glasgow

11/04/2022

Who doesn’t like a beaver? Many of our students have an interest in ecological restoration and reintroduction programmes and are currently writing-up, or recently completed😁, level 3 and 4 projects on beavers in Scotland.

The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland has been a success and while current populations are mainly confined to Tayshire, the map below shows the potential range!

11/04/2022

Invasive non-native species are one of the 5 key drivers of global biodiversity loss. Here is a job opportunity working for NatureScot helping to keep mink populations from negatively impacting on native biodiversity in the Outer Hebrides.

📢 Job opportunities - We are currently seeking applications to join our Hebridean Mink Project team working on the Isles of Lewis and Harris.

⏰ Applications close 18 April

More info at http://ow.ly/4pyX50IF3i8

11/04/2022

Some interesting reading here!

22/03/2022

Live now! Brought together by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, a panel of esteemed international experts give their opinions and insights into: "Water, food and climate change in COP26: What was expected and what was achieved."

You can see the discussion at this link:

Marking World Water Day, today's webinar will focus on the extent to which COP26 succeeded in addressing water and food security issues, and what aspects sh...

03/09/2021

We had wonderful weather for the recent field trip to the Isle of Harris with our 4th year students!

14/05/2021

Galloway Fisheries Trust, a conservation charity working on fish populations, their habitats and water quality across the freshwaters of Galloway, is currently seeking applicants for a second six-month paid internship, running from June until December 2021. The successful applicant will be involved....

08/02/2021

Hear what MSP candidates for the South of Scotland had to say on key environmental issues in this recording of the "Future Speaks" webinar from 5th of February:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iEvtgVs3vU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=SustainabilityPartnerships

School and further education students were invited to ask questions to local politicians about important environmental issues affecting young people in the South of Scotland today.

Watch local students quiz their representatives ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections.

26/11/2020

Great job opportunity with Arup for one of our recent graduates.

We are an independent firm of designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants and technical specialists working across every aspect of today's built environment.

26/11/2020

Following on from a great virtual open mic night, we're gearing up for 'A Crafty Christmas'!

Our craft expert will guide you through making three innovative and personal gifts for friends or family, with the materials costing just a fiver each. We'll also have a special Christmas quiz with prizes up for grabs. Join us on Zoom, find your free invite from [email protected]

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Crichton University Campus Student Association (CUCSA)

04/06/2020

Wondering what your lecturers have been up to during the lockdown? Well, Dr Welden has been getting to know all of the nocturnal beasties around her house. This week she has been playing with the camera trap, moth trap and bat detector...

04/06/2020