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Dr Vicky Boult (she/her)

@vlboult

Lecturer in Conservation Biology at University of Reading // Interested in the impacts of climate change & extreme weather on biodiversity, ecological forecasting, shared socio-ecological systems, forecast-based action πŸŒ¦πŸ˜πŸ“‰πŸŒΎ

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πŸ“’ We're #hiring 2 lecturers at the University of Reading! I joined last year - happy to answer any questions about the department, University, our *gorgeous* campus, or Reading.

πŸ¦‚ #Lecturer in Invertebrate #Zoology: lnkd.in/eEwNhF2m

🌱 #Lecturer in Field #Ecology: lnkd.in/eU2MMa7j

08.04.2025 11:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Characteristics and atmospheric drivers of large‐scale agrometeorologically relevant dry spells in sub‐seasonal to seasonal timescales over Zimbabwe This study presents a crop-centric approach to analysing dry spell impacts, using the Water Requirement Satisfaction Index (WRSI). Leveraging this metric, it further identifies and characterizes larg...

πŸ“’Just published in @rmets.org's Meteorological Applications: Innocent Masukwedza uses TAMSAT-ALERT to identify impactful dry-spells in Zimbabwe, adopting a crop-centric approach β˜€οΈπŸŒ½πŸŒ

27.03.2025 08:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How climate change is driving human-elephant conflict with Dr Vicky Boult Beyond The Bear Β· Episode

Looking for a little bit on light listening this Monday morning? I chatted to Beyond the Bear about the impacts of extreme weather on wildlife and how forecasting can aid conservation efforts. Listen here: πŸ‘‚πŸŽ΅πŸŽ§

open.spotify.com/episode/36jz...

10.03.2025 09:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‹ I'm new here & just discovered starter packs, so time for a quick intro... I'm Vicky, newly appointed Lecturer in Conservation Biology, University of Reading. I've an interdisciplinary background in Ecology & Meteorology. Keen on capacity building & knowledge exchange. Mum to H 🌰 Love elephants 🐘

27.01.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com

Excited by the idea of using #AI for #biodiversity #conservation? Interested in developing practical tools to mitigate human-wildlife conflict? Check out this #funded #PhD with me and @roboyd91. Deadline 27th Jan, get in touch with any Qs!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

27.12.2024 10:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Early-Warnings of Human-Wildlife Conflict at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD.com

Excited by the idea of using #AI for #biodiversity #conservation? Interested in developing practical tools to mitigate human-wildlife conflict? Check out this #funded #PhD with me and @roboyd91. Deadline 27th Jan, get in touch with any Qs!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

27.12.2024 10:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate - Carbon Brief β€œFragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those...

NEW – IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate

✍️ @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org

πŸ”— Read here ⬇️

17.12.2024 14:22 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5