Tilly Collins
@PolyTilly
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Tilly is always busy: Mum (x3), Snr Fellow (CEP) Imperial College, Entomologist, Arborist, Consultant, Urban Ecology advocate....
London, England
Joined August 2013
congratulations to Iris & Sylvia - their first paper reviewing the ecological impacts of tidal power systems is out - some positives are identified. @IC_CEP @imperialcollege
https://t.co/jX3xldPtu4
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Advertising two collaborative PhD positions - social and logistical research!
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Today we commence a 2-day meeting with health professionals from @MohGambia, @UniOfGambia, @imperialcollege, & @UniofOxford. The meeting seeks to advance understanding & application of decision tools such as the Bayesian Belief Networks in addressing #GlobalHealth challenges.
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š¾ A new study coauthored by @LeonPBarron from @ImperialSPH and @PolyTilly from @IC_CEP reveals that pesticides are contaminating Hampstead Heath ponds where dogs swim, harming aquatic life šš§ Our experts advise new guidelines for pet owners & vets š½ https://t.co/doZAg8AqTB
imperial.ac.uk
Most dog owners didnāt know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.
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š¾ Did you know flea & tick treatments can harm aquatic life? A study has found harmful pesticide levels in ponds where dogs swim š¶š Co-author Dr @PolyTilly emphasises that more complete advice must be provided, to help owners make informed decisions https://t.co/JQ6SYDLq0M
imperial.ac.uk
Most dog owners didnāt know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.
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Congratulations to Labour MPā@RupaHuqāon securing a spot in the 2024 private membersā bill ballot! Will you choose the #CANBill? @zerohour_uk
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@UKParliament @edie @georgecmcgavin @HazelNorman @BritishEcolSoc š£ Prof @PolyTillyāDirector, @IC_CEP @ImperialCollege: āIām calling on MPs to enter the Private Membersā Bill ballot so that we can get the #CANBill back on the books.ā š Help deliver the #CANBillātake action today! https://t.co/zDSizYL2Zz
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Scientists representing 1,000+ climate, conservation and health experts have delivered their message to MPs: āDonāt ignore the science. Donāt ignore us. You must prioritise the #CANBill in this sessionā. Head to https://t.co/zDSizYLAP7 to join the scientistsā call for action.
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Iām proud to be one of 1,176 letter co-signatories calling on MPs to back the #CANBill in this weekās private membersā bill ballot. The time for science-led legislation to tackle the climate-nature crisis is now. @Ed_Miliband @SteveReedMP
zerohour.uk
Leading experts challenge MPs to "stand up for the people of the UK and across the worldā in an unprecedented open letter championing crucial, new legislation
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Dear @Keir_Starmer, we hope you're enjoying the first week on the job. Our Director of Research @JoeriRogelj wants a word with you... It's about what you can do to stick to the #ParisAgreement, limit global warming to 1.5c via the UK's new NDCs & deliver climate action šš”ļøš
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Wanted Assist Teaching Fellow (0.8 FTE for 6m, start ASAP) to help cover Ecology and Quant Skills Autumn-term teaching on our MSc Core Course' The lectures exist, but need updating.Ā Ā If you have a relevant PhD, some experience, are interested and available, contact us @IC_CEP
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šš Congratulations to the PREPP team, recognised by @imperialcollege for their important collaborative work on the environmental risks posed by pet parasiticides. Read more about their research here: https://t.co/prvvMOXg5Q
Delighted to receive an Imperial President's Award today for Excellence in Community and Culture for our collaborative work across multiple research groups and stakeholders on parasiticide pollution! @ERGImperial @Grantham_IC
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Bugs may be on the menu in the future but would your pupils be happy about eating them? If it helps to save the planet, is it worth it? Debate the issue with our free #TopicalTuesdays @first_news resource, with oracy & writing activities to try https://t.co/tIVk3vP2tc
@PolyTilly
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The Great Exhibition Road Festival is in London in June 2024 and includes a Future Food Zone. What will our future fridge look like and how might our diets change? In this article, experts at...
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https://t.co/dXd2vehSmY Maelle was very curious about what those who own private land really think of rewilding, so she asked some ,,,,
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Calling all dog and cat ownersā¦. One of our MSc students needs your help to understand how we take decisions about some of the medications we give our pets - do take the 15 min survey here: https://t.co/TiEhGpfi3H
@Grantham_IC @IC_CEP @Sustainable_ICL
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Our scientists from the Centre from Environmental Policy are understanding the impacts of different malaria strategies! Dr Tilly Collins (@PolyTilly) from @IC_CEP found that removing malaria-carrying mosquitos is unlikely to affect ecosystems š½ https://t.co/kih3gyyegn
imperial.ac.uk
By combining studies on one species of malaria-carrying mosquito, researchers found that no other animals rely solely on them for food.
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šļø Explore urban #sustainability with our MSc Environmental Technology's Urban Sustainable Environments option! Learn technical practices, engage with industry leaders, and experience London's urban infrastructure through weekly trips. Learn more here ā” https://t.co/3jtnXvnDhw
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We have recently edited a special issue on The Ecology and Conservation of Urban Insects. The RES is also running an online talk session about this on 10 April at 4pm ā 5pm UK time. It is free for RES members. You can find information and register https://t.co/O4N6zwVtyM
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Another (hopefully useful) contribution - anchoring the urban insects SI https://t.co/46vYd0HfMz
@IC_CEP @ImperialSci @RoyEntSoc
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Global urban expansion is a threat to biodiversity, but knowledge of insect ecology and conservation in urban areas remains limited. Key themes in existing literature include habitat influences,...
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