Bayesian methods for ecological and environmental modelling

Thanks to funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), we are now able to offer this training free of charge. Please note: Your PhD/Work must be funded by NERC, at least in part, to be eligible.

Bayesian methods for ecological and environmental modelling
Edinburgh 22-26 January 2024
Wallingford (nr. Oxford) 18-22 March 2024
Free for NERC-funded PhD and professionals
Accommodation included and travel costs will be reimbursed.

UKCEH is fully committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Please find more detail in the UKCEH Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We are inviting applications from a wide range of candidates.

This interactive course will be a mixture of presentations and practical exercises. It will give you a solid grounding in Bayesian methods that you can use with any kind of model and data set to compare models, estimate parameters, analyse uncertainties and communicate results.

More information: Course details and application form.
Please make sure you understand the application scoring criteria, before applying.
Application deadline 31 October 2023. Successful candidates will be informed in early November

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Hackathon CHANEL Mode

We invite you to be part of the Hackathon 2023 on the theme of “Circular Fashion”.

After the “Zero Plastic” edition in 2022, CHANEL Mode is inviting you to bring your ideas to our sustainable and responsible transformation. We need your help to accelerate our thinking on circularity matters.

On November 21 and 22, 2023, from 8am to 7pm, 200 hackers will gather at our CHANEL Fashion headquarter on rue Cambon. You will need to be fully available on these two days to take part in this collective adventure. Whether you are a member of our Mode ecosystem or a young talent from one of our partner schools, you don’t need to be an expert in circularity: it is the diversity of your profiles that will give us a fresh perspective on this issue.


Click here to apply. Applications are open until October 8, 2023 at 11:59 pm

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HSBC Global Sustainability Hackathon

The Global Sustainability Hackathon brings together innovative minds from across the world, to help find solutions to the environmental challenges we are facing.

Hackathon participants will work together to develop impactful and implementable solutions to a specific climate or sustainability related issue. Each team with focus on one of the Automotive, Apparel and Food industries and the specific challenges and opportunities each of these faces in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Hackathon will be guided by the following 3 principles: Collaborate for Change; Innovate for our Planet; Educate for Impact.

Participants will be placed into teams. Each team will compromise of HSBC Graduate Analyst, and Masters-level students from a partnering university.

Timeline:
26 June: Opening Ceremony
26 June – 8 August: Hackathon Period
9 August: Judging Day
16 August: Closing Ceremony and Announcement of winners

What’s in it for you?
– Hear from climate innovators and present your ideas in front of a panel of experts
– Collaborate with members of HSBC’s graduate scheme and students from top universities
– Learn from sustainability experts
– And finally, a lot of fun for the coming 8 weeks!

Click here to apply

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Under the Starry Sky – Youth Action for SDGs

Banner reading "Under the Starry Sky - Youth Action for SDGs". Graphic of a globe and people jumping.

Are you between 18-25 years old, and motivated to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Would you like to gain knowledge about the 2030 Agenda and project management skillks, and then implement your own project with the team of your choice?

Apply now for Under the Starry Sky – Youth Action for SDGs!

This nine-month program provides a unique opportunity for young people to receive in-depth training on the SDGs and project management before implementing their own project, with WFUNA’s supervision and guidance. The program will culminate in a multi-day ship expedition in Norway in September 2023, where participants will have the chance to showcase their projects to local businesses and youth.

The program is free of charge, and all costs (including travel, accommodation, and food) are fully covered.

Applications are open to Norwegian and international youth aged 18-25, and must be made in groups of four by December 31, 2022.

To learn more about this unique program and apply, please click here.

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