Fw: Arctic Initiative Lead

In case of interest to the network, please see below:

Helen Wheeler

Associate Professor

School of Life Sciences

Anglia Ruskin University

 

https://aru.ac.uk/people/helen-wheeler

Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.dk/citations?user=xHTgSzwAAAAJ&hl=en

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Helen_Wheeler3

 

Book time to meet with me

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From: Chloe Hodgkinson <Chloe.Hodgkinson@fauna-flora.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:43 AM
To: Chloe Hodgkinson <Chloe.Hodgkinson@fauna-flora.org>
Subject: Arctic Initiative Lead

 

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Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all well.

I wanted to share a role we are currently recruiting for at Fauna & Flora which I thought might be of interest to your networks. Note that Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship is now available.

We’re Hiring: Arctic Initiative Lead

• Location: Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge Office, UK
• Salary: £50,775 - £61,470 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
• Contract period: Approx. 2.5 years- end date November 2028
• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available
• Start date: As soon as possible

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 7 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 15 June 2026.

More information and job pack available here: https://www.fauna-flora.org/about/career/arctic-initiative-lead-2/

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if any questions.

Warm wishes,

Chloe

 

Dr. Chloe Hodgkinson
Head of Learning and Partner Development | Conservation Capacity & Leadership

Fauna & Flora | Saving Nature Together 

@faunafloraint | fauna-flora.org
The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ 

 

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Blue carbon talks: Actionable and emerging blue carbon systems: from biogeochemistry to policy

Hi,

 

For anyone with an interest in blue carbon biogeochemistry and policy see the MASTS open forum session happening on Tuesday 12^th May 11-12am (online)

 

Register here:

MASTS Biogeochemistry open Forum: Actionable and emerging blue carbon systems: from biogeochemistry to policy | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

 

Cheers

Anna

 

Dr Anna Belcher

Catchment Biogeochemist

Aquatic Ecology

 

I work part time (3 days a week) with flexible hours. Please don’t feel obliged to respond outside your own hours.

 

 

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Our planet. Decoded.

 

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Summer 2026 Courses at the Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre

Dear all, We still have a limited number of places available on two upcoming courses at the Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre. Please see the course details below, and don’t hesitate to contact our operations team if you have any questions at bmtc@contacts.bham.ac.uk. LC-MS based metabolomics and metabolite identification with the Q Exactive™ Plus and Orbitrap ID-X™ Tribrid™ Dates: 18th – 21st May 2026 Location: School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham Website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/metabolomics-training-centre/courses/2026/metabolomics-lc-ms-data-processing-and-statistical-analysis Course topics • Introduction to QE+ and ID-X mass spectrometers and the metabolomics workflow • Experimental design and the importance of quality control (QC) samples • Sample preparation including extraction of polar metabolites and lipids from biofluids (urine and plasma) and tissue samples • Hands-on data acquisition for untargeted metabolomics and hybrid metabolomics, the latter combining targeted and untargeted measurements • Setting up the Vanquish UHPLC coupled to the QE+ • Types of data which can be collected on the QE+ and ID-X (m/z, retention time, MS/MS, MSn) • MS/MS and MSn experiments • Data processing workshop • Data analysis workshop (univariate and multivariate analysis) • Introduction to metabolite identification applying Data Dependent Analysis • Conversion of raw data to molecular formula and putative metabolite annotations • Mass spectral libraries (using mzCloud), and how to search them • Tools for mass spectral interpretation • Reporting standards for metabolite identification • Question and answer session with a panel of experts Further Information • Standard: £1,810 Untargeted Metabolomics LC/MS Data Processing and Statistical Analysis Dates: 15th – 17th June 2026 Location: Elm House, University of Birmingham Website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/metabolomics-training-centre/courses/2026/metabolomics-lc-ms-data-processing-and-statistical-analysis Course topics • Introduction to metabolomics datasets and data processing in R • Raw data processing and generating peak tables using XCMS • Importing untargeted metabolomics datasets into R • Hands-on experience using PCB R packages for data processing and statistics including: o Data QA/QC, cleaning and filtering o Peak Matrix Processing (normalisation, imputation, scaling etc) o Univariate statistical analysis (t-statistics, ANOVA) o Multivariate analysis (PCA, PLS) • Annotation and annotation processing for untargeted metabolomics • An introduction to pathway analysis Further Information • Early-bird: £1,249 (until 15th May) • Standard: £1,449 I hope the above is of interest; please do get in touch if you have any questions or queries. Best regards, Eszter Voros (e.voros@bham.ac.uk) ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the UKPN list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=UKPN&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/UKPN, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/

UKPN Seminar: Decision-Making for Safe and Supportive Teams (29th April)

Dear UKPN members,

Registration is still open for the UKPN Seminar Series this Wednesday 29th April at 2pm BST (UTC+01:00). Our speaker for this seminar is Imogen Wadlow from the University of Leeds, who will be talking about Decision-Making for Safe and Supportive Teams. 

Further details and the meeting link (for registered attendees) are available on the Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/decision-making-for-safe-and-supportive-teams-tickets-1987488942930

We hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

Ellie Fisher

Training Officer

UK Polar Network (https://polarnetwork.org/)

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Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 - Session Contributor Call (28-Apr Deadline)

Hi all, 

The National Oceanography Centre and Uni of Westminster are organising an interdisciplinary session at Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 (8-10 Oct.). 

They are looking for contributors. If you are interested, please fill in their form here by the 28th April: Eco (E)motions in the Arctic: How can feelings be the drivers of ecological change? – Fill in form

If you have any questions, please contact Alex (in copy). 

Cheers, 

Chloe

Chloe Nunn

MSc Sustainability // BSc Oceanography

+44 7519038793 // www.tamarcoastal.com

National Geographic Explorer 2018

Marine, Estuaries, and Coastal Officer, Devon County Council: chloe.nunn@devon.gov.uk 

Team Morvoren, women's J24 sailing team: https://teammorvoren.org/about/

Training Officer, UK Polar Network Committee

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MBA Engagement Assistant

See the opportunity below from the MBA: 

Join our team! We are hiring an Engagement Assistant

This is an exciting time to join our Engagement Team as we grow our thriving, engaged community of supporters and Members passionate about marine science and the future of our ocean.

As the part-time Engagement Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting positive, meaningful experiences for supporters and Members, helping to strengthen long-term relationships and contribute to the organisation’s success.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who is proactive, organised and comfortable working across a range of activities. You will coordinate work across Fundraising, Communications and Membership, supporting campaigns to drive supporter growth and retention and ensuring events and engagement activities run smoothly.

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants with experience providing administrative support in an office environment, coordinating events and delivering exceptional supporter care. This role is primarily weekday office hours, with flexibility for out-of-hours events.

Find out more and apply here - https://lnkd.in/efkPHk4T

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UKPN science outreach in Glasgow - volunteering opportunity

Hello polar people!

 

The UKPN festivals team have an exciting outreach opportunity coming up as part of Glasgow Science Festival, taking place on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June!

 

We are looking for volunteers to help put on the event, including:

•  Setting up and running a fun and engaging science-themed activity
•  Being on hand to chat to visitors and answer questions about polar science

 

This will be a great chance to engage a diverse audience of families and young children and potentially inspire the next generation of polar scientists!

 

No experience needed - all we ask is your commitment and enthusiasm. 

Expenses for food and drink, travel and accommodation will be covered. For more info, and to express interest, see the form at: https://forms.gle/1S23E6smxtfhvmsg8. Please fill out the form by the end of Saturday 9th May.

 

If you are unable to travel to Glasgow for this event, do not fear! There will be future events at different locations across the country that you can get involved in.

You can check out the UK Polar Network blog to read about past events and see what it's like to volunteer with us: https://polarnetwork.org/blog/.

Please contact us at festivals@polarnetwork.org if you have any questions.

 

Best wishes,

Edmund and Phoebe

UKPN Festivals Coordinators 2025-2026