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Finding the giant trees of the Amazon A quest to find the giant trees in the Amazon, which includes Dr Jackie Rosette's work has been featured in a fascinating Nature article.
Last year, Jackie, a remote-sensing specialist from the Department of Geography, was part of an expedition to reach trees that were growing to record heights in the Amazon rainforest.
Starting in the community of Laranjal do Jari, the research team travelled more than 250 kilometres up the Jari River by boat followed by a challenging 20-km slog through steep terrain and dense jungle carrying heavy packs.
Jackie said: “Truthfully, it was the most challenging and physically arduous thing I’ve ever done.” |
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Parakeets in the park Professor Emily Shepard, Department of Biosciences, was recently interviewed by the BBC about parakeets which have become established in Morriston Park.
Emily said: “Although they appear quite exotic, parakeets are actually very well adapted to European conditions, not just here, but across France, Spain and Italy.
Urban and suburban parks are their typical environment, so as soon as one area becomes too over-populated or competitive, they seem to fly around in search of somewhere else which looks quite similar.” |
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Pupil’s visit Swansea to learn more about the climate crisis A special two-day community engagement event was recently organised by Professor Sergei Shubin, Department of Geography, and the Climate Action Research Institute to help pupils to find out more about the real consequences of climate change on struggling communities.
More than 250 students attended the event which highlighted a unique illustrated children’s book, A Canvas of Children’s Lives, which features three stories written by children from a Bangladeshi village.
It was developed after schoolchildren shared their experiences of poverty in Bangladesh as part of the PACONDAA project, which aims to engage local farming communities to identify best practice for the future and speak out about the socioeconomic impact of disease outbreaks. |
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Artificial Intelligence conference success Students and researchers came together to discuss AI and its wide variety of applications at a special event hosted by Swansea University.
The annual conference of UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing (AIMLAC) was held in collaboration with the Zienkiewicz Institute for Modelling, Data and AI, at the University’s Bay Campus.
It saw more than 50 participants taking part in a varied programme of presentations on applications of AI and machine learning in particle physics and astronomy, health, and engineering, while also highlighting developments in computer science. |
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International Symposium and Networking Event
New IPM - One Health
5 - 7 September, Swansea University
For the second year running, Swansea University has been chosen as the host for this prestigious event which focuses on new and developing innovative programmes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
The symposium, led by the Natural Products BioHUB and IBMA, offers a unique opportunity for researchers, technologists and end users to hear from others working in the field and to exchange ideas.
As human, animal, and plant health are inextricably interlinked with each other and the environment, ‘One Health‘ is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems. |
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Sponsored by FSE
11 – 15 September, Swansea University
We are delighted to announce that an exciting University-wide Research Week will be held from September 11th to 15th, 2023! This week-long program promises a rich variety of events and workshops designed to engage and inspire participants from all faculties and staff members.
Event Highlights include:
On Monday 11th September the Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle, will open Swansea University Research Week 2023 at the film showing Rapid Motion Through Space: An Incomplete History of Speed.
On Tuesday, 12th September, there will be an Impact Lecture Series plus a wide range of activities, including exhibitions and posters, taking place in the Taliesin.
PVC Research and Innovation, Professor Helen Griffiths, will conclude Swansea University Research Week 2023 on Friday 15th September. Come and join us at our Research Culture Lectures and Awards Ceremony, followed by a networking lunch.
All events are free to attend! |
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In celebration of the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s newly promoted Professors, we would like to cordially invite you to join us for the inaugural lectures of Professor Ben Evans and Professor Enrico Andreoli on Wednesday 13th September 2023.
An Inaugural Lecture is a significant milestone in an academic staff member’s career and a fantastic opportunity for our Professors to showcase their achievements in research, teaching, innovation and engagement.
This event is part of the University Research Week 2023, sponsored by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
All staff and students are welcome to attend.
Computational Foundry Lecture Theatre 003, Bay Campus |
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