Geoscience jobs posters
The Geological Society of Scotland offer Geoscience for the future jobs poster.
Careers in Nature: Caring for and restoring Scotland’s Nature – online event 26 September 2023
Are you aged between 14 – 19 years? Have you thought about a career which really makes a positive difference to our planet? Are you thinking about a career with nature, or working outdoors? Then this virtual insight session with NatureScot on 26th September (13:30 - 14:30) is for you! Follow the link [...]
Are you clear on deer?
The John Muir Trust share the Trust's approach to deer management. This includes an introduction to a new ‘Clear on Deer’ film, plus a helpful infographic. This links to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity. The need to retain and develop skills in deer management for the future is also highlighted.
EUROPARC Webinar: Young people creating a just transition in rural areas
This event is now available to view via YouTube. Many young people who live in rural areas in and around Protected Areas feel they have no choice but to leave their homes to study and work elsewhere to gain the skills they need. With living costs being high, little to [...]
How the natural environment can support children and young people
This Natural England report (October 2022) focuses on how the natural environment can support children and young people. It summarises evidence of the links between the natural environment and a range of outcomes based on rapid reviews. The report is aimed at: policy makers; practitioners; practice enablers (including Natural England); [...]
Youth sustainability and democracy: how young people can shape environmental policy in urban spaces
This British Academy report (Sloam, James; Henn, Matt; Huebner, Christine 2023) is available here. This study explores ways of getting young people involved in action to tackle environmental problems in their neighbourhoods. The report summarises the key findings from the case studies in London and Nottingham, and presents the following [...]
Tiny but tenacious: arctic-alpine plants are engineers and warning bells
This article in The Conversation (24 May 2023) describes how these tiny but tough plants not only cope with extreme habitats, but can also help engineer the landscape for other species. Examples include some of our own special arctic-alpine species in the Scottish mountains. Discover what impacts climate change is [...]
Children’s perspectives on quality in local natural outdoor spaces
This Natural England report (December 2022) describes research to co-create a quantitative measure for children and young people. It presents an overview of evidence to better understand how children and young people aged 8–15 years old judge the quality of their local natural environments and rate the quality of outdoor [...]
