‘BEES, A Story of Survival’ at the Royal Ontario Museum https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/bees-story-survival Date Currently Open May 16, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 Location Level 1, Special Exhibition Gallery, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, CANADA Admission $13 Surcharge Free for Members—Learn More Audience Recommended for Adults, Families, Teens & Youth See the world through a bee’s eyes Journey […]
Where is Lowe now?
Lowe Börjeson is Professor, Department of Human Geography, Stockholm University. Selected recent publications De Bont, C. and Börjeson, L., 2024. Policy over practice. International Journal of the Commons, 18(1), pp.82-93. Growing From Below: Accumulation and Differentiation in Publicly Supported Irrigation Schemes in the Kilombero Valley, TanzaniaV Mbande, L Börjeson, E LiwengaJournal of Agrarian Change 26 (1), e70043 2026 […]
Where is Chris now?
During the REAL project, Chris de Bont completed her PhD in Human Geography (2018) from the University of Stockholm, Sweden, and continued research on the socio-ecological systems of water in Tanzania. After the REAL project, Chris was often based at NM-AIST, Tengeru, Arusha, Tanzania, as a visiting post-doc at WISE-Futures and is part of the […]
Where is Geert now?
About https://www.linkedin.com/in/geert-van-der-plas-67379569/ PhD-trained scientist with a background in paleoecology and a growing specialization in education and data analysis. I bring a strong combination of scientific accuracy, analytical thinking, and communication skills, developed over several years as a PhD and post-doctoral researcher in multidisciplinary projects. My experience spans: – Scientific research & publication – Teaching university-level […]
Where is Maxmillian now?
Following completion of a PhD in History at the University of Wawrick, UK (Chuhila, 2016), Maxmillian continued to work at the Department of History, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Chuhila, Maxmillian J. 2016. Coming Down the Mountain A History of Land Use Change in Kilimanjaro, ca. 1920 to 2000s. PhD thesis, Oct 2016. University of […]
2nd JOINT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, National Museums of Kenya
8th to 12th June 2026 @THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA, NAIROBI 2026 Theme Overview Harnessing Biodiversity for Economic Transformation and Heritage ConservationThis conference theme underscores the strategic role of biodiversity and heritage in driving inclusive, sustainable economic growth. From rural livelihoods to urban planning, biodiversity underpins development while safeguarding our cultural identity and resilience to climate change. The conference […]
Environmental change outreach amongst Maasai community members near Amboseli
Knowledge exchanges are important for understanding environmental changes and socio-ecological systems and useful for understanding the interactions amongst mountains and the nearby lowlands.
(Re)Visit to Maasai Culture education and outreach centre near Kimana, Amboseli, Kenya
Thank you to PETER SOLONKA ACC LANDSCAPE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION COORDINATOR Peter Solonka, the Coordinator for Landscape and Conservation Education at the African Conservation Centre, manages community conservation programs, particularly in the Amboseli Ecosystem. He involves young people in conservation education, women enterprises groups & partners with stakeholders, and promotes sustainable practices. His responsibilities include […]
New paleoenvironmental record from Chalbi Desert, northern Kenya
First Online in The Holocene journal 29.04.2026 Three alumni researchers of the EU Marie Cure Action ITN funded ‘REAL project’ supported the analysis and dissemination of a new diatom, pollen and charcoal record from Erenderi, Marsabit, Kenya, led by Veronica Muruiri et al., 2026. The paleoenvironmental analysis was part of a multidisciplinary research programme to […]
Where is Annemiek now?
30 May 2026 Following graduation from the REAL project project through Stockholm University, Sweden, Annemiek continued postdoctoral studies at Gothenburg University, School of Global Studies, Sweden, before joining Wageningen University and Research, Subdivision Sociology of Development and Change, Netherlands. Recent Publications Schreefel, L., De Boer, I.J.M., Timler, C.J., Groot, J.C.J., Zwetsloot, M.J., Creamer, R.E., Schrijver, […]
Connecting Paleoscience Freelancers in the May 2026 Quaternary Entomology Dispatch
29 May 2026 Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the next edition of QED to you. In this edition: Enjoy the newsletter, and let’s stay in touch before the next newsletter in December. Sincerely,Nick Schafstall A call to action for freelancers in paleo-sciences: Connecting and launching (QED May 2026 page 7) Colin Courtney-Mustaphi […]
Where is Esther now?
Esther has completed several postdoctoral research roles in Sweden and Germany since graduating from the University of York, UK, through the REAL project and has led several recent publications on vegetation change detected from paleoenvironmental data sets of Europe and Africa. REAL project thesis Githumbi, E.N., 2017. Holocene Environmental and Human Interactions in East Africa. Doctoral dissertation, […]