Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine

Naturally Speaking Podcast - 78

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:47:34 BST

They're back! It's the Naturally Speaking's first podcast of 2021...

Emergence of Lyme disease on treeless islands in Scotland

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:08:00 BST

Lyme disease has the potential to emerge in a wider range of habitats than previously thought, suggests new work by University of Glasgow researchers.

New research on cross-species transmission of infectious disease

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:21:00 GMT

Scientists pinpoint possible reasons for successful cross-species viral spread

IBAHCM Sustainable Travel Policy

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Our research and teaching activities inevitably involve travel. However, as an Institute, we also believe that we should be acting to minimise the adverse impacts. With this in mind, we have adopted some new travel guidelines.

Groundbreaking African Genomics Research published in Nature

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:09:00 GMT

Extensive study gives insights into human migration and health

World Rabies Day 2020

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:54:00 GMT

End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate

IBAHCM collaboration with UofG Scientists in DeS-BL project

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:36:00 BST

Research to unravel blackleg and nematode interactions in potato crops

KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AWARDS WINNERS

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:06:00 BST

In this years KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AWARDS WINNERS, Ibahcm’s Katie Hampson has scooped the Best Collaboration in Policy & Practice Award...

Searbird nests are full of discarded plastic debris

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:44:00 BST

Researchers have found that plastic debris is incorporated in up to 80% of seabird nests.

Institute AwayDay 2020

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:30:00 BST

The Institute had it's annual - and very first virtual! - AwayDay on April 24. Here is a summary of the event...

Stay cool to save energy

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:32:00 BST

Birds in the wild appear to lower their bill temperature to prevent heat loss in order to preserve energy when food is scarce.

RISK OF VIRUSES EMERGING IN HUMANS MAY NOT DEPEND ON THEIR ANIMAL HOST

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:50:00 BST

Emerging infectious diseases such as COVID19, are as likely to spread to humans from any group of animals

Naturally Speaking COVID-19 Blog Series

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:07:00 BST

Bringing you a synthesis of the best available information

SEASONAL MIGRATIONS OF FISH ACROSS THE DEEP-SEA FLOOR

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:36:00 BST

SCIENTISTS DOCUMENT SEASONAL MIGRATIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME

International Women’s Day 2020

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:57:00 GMT

International Women’s Day at Coffee in the Museum

RSE Fellow Announcement for Dr Katie Hampson

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:51:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Edinburgh Announcement for Dr Katie Hampson

Naturally Speaking Blog Episode 78

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:40:00 GMT

The Erasmus exchange program: a French Masters student in Scotland

PhotoSCENE 19-20 Results

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:01:00 GMT

PhotoSCENE 19-20 Results

CLYDE IN THE CLASSROOM CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF RIVER ECOLOGY

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:50:00 GMT

The unique project that brings the River Clyde into classrooms around the West of Scotland is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Naturally Speaking Podcast: Episode 77

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:08:00 GMT

A new Naturally Speaking podcast is now available: "Researching plastic: from turtles, sea birds and mussels, to the economics of it all".

Prof Markus Borner

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:41:00 GMT

A tribute to Prof Markus Borner, who sadly passed away on January 10, 2020...

Naturally Speaking Podcast: Episode 76

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 16:12:00 GMT

A new Naturally Speaking podcast is now available: "Economics and the Environment"

Naturally Speaking Podcast: Episode 75

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:07:00 GMT

A new Naturally Speaking podcast is now available: “Killing them Softly”: https://naturallyspeaking.blog/2019/11/01/episode-75-killing-them-softly/

Aquatic Ecology and Marine Biology Field Course in Millport.

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:34:00 GMT

Last week undergraduate students from the school of Life Scieneces helped out Jo Clarke and Sofie Spatharis on the Aquatic Ecology, Marine Biology Field Course in Millport.

Gannets learn to hunt by following their elders

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:46:00 GMT

New research offers new insights into why these iconic shaped seabirds choose to hunt the way they do.

Frozen mosses reveal clues to iceman ötzi’s final journey

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:22:00 GMT

The study in collaboration with the University of Innsbruck identified at least 75 species of brypophytes preserved with the Iceman, holding important clues to Ötzi’s final surroundings and last moments

Dorothy McKeegan wins 2019 HSA Award

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:22:00 BST

Dorothy McKeegan is awarded the 2019 HSA Award

Naturally Speaking Podcast: Episode 74

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:39:12 BST

Featuring MRes student research on the South American grey fox (Lycalopex griseus), recently introduced onto the Falkland Islands - a remote archipelago in the South Atlantic

Naturally Speaking Blog Post - Bethany Smith

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:15:00 BST

"In hot water in the land of ice – Using geothermal sticklebacks to investigate the future effects of climate change"

MANNA report from 70th Annual EAAP

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:40:00 BST

MANNA student Ruben Riosa reports from 70th Annual EAAP in Ghent...

Dr Mafalda Viana receives over €1m in EU funding

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:17:00 BST

Dr Mafalda Viana receives over £1m in eu funding

‘Asexual’ chagas parasite found to sexually reproduce

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:45:00 BST

‘Asexual’ chagas parasite found to sexually reproduce

New study aims to prompt international action on ocean plastic

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:20:00 BST

Research project aiming to inspire international action on marine plastic pollution

MANNA Summer School in Omics

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:11:00 BST

Prof. David Eckersall reports from the European Joint Doctorate project on Molecular Animal Nutrition (MANNA) Omics 'Summer School' in Lodi...

Institute Researchers receive Award from Tanzania National Parks

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:39:00 BST

Institute Researchers receive Award from Tanzania National Parks

Naturally Speaking Blog Episode 73

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:49:00 BST

Naturally Speaking Blog Episode 73 - A genomic approach to conservation

IBAHCM's Lucy Gilbert and Dom Mellor feature on BBC documentary about ticks and Lyme Disease in Scotland

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:47:00 BST

IBAHCM's Lucy Gilbert and Dom Mellor feature on BBC documentary "Disclosure" about ticks and Lyme Disease in Scotland

Professor Metcalfe recognised as University of Glasgow highly cited researcher

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:08:00 BST

Professor Metcalfe recognised as University of Glasgow highly cited researcher

Professor David Eckersall visiting professorship with VetMedZg

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:16:00 BST

Professor David Eckersall visiting professorship with VetMedZg

Professor Sarah Cleaveland elected to join academy of medical sciences

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:49:00 BST

Professor Sarah Cleaveland elected to join academy of medical sciences

Fish Biology Awards to Professor Neil Metcalfe and Dr Shaun Killen

Mon, 13 May 2019 12:13:00 BST

Fish Biology Awards to Professor Neil Metcalfe and Dr Shaun Killen

Naturally Speaking Blog Episode 72

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:03:00 BST

Naturally Speaking Blog Episode 72 - An EPIC Undertaking

2019 Away Day: Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:09:00 BST

2019 Away Day

Hatim Karimjee

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:32:00 GMT

IBAHCM is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Hatim Karimjee...

Impact in 60 Seconds

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:12:00 BST

IBACHM entries to the MVLS competition showcasing research