Cecily Maller
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Cecily Maller
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Prof @RMIT Uni in Melbourne/Naarm. Social scientist / human geographer into understanding human-nature relationships using various social theories including social practices, new materialism, post humanism. She/her.

Environmental science 35%
Economics 12%
Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick.

We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.

Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.

www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...

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💭Are you a researcher or practitioner with an interest in publishing?

We are looking for Associate Editors who can help advance outstanding ecological research by joining the Editorial Board for one of our seven Society-owned journals.

It’s been a long time coming (5 years!) but here’s our new paper in which we argue popular theories of value cannot properly account for the diverse ways people value & relate to nature. (With K. Chan, R. Gould, R. Hails, R. Fish & K. Gaston)

besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The multiple values of nature show the lack of a coherent theory of value—In any context
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Here’s some nice news - dolphins checking out our primitive space travel device. Oh how they must have laughed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Watch: Dolphins surround Dragon capsule after successful splashdown
Nasa commentators joked the aquatic mammals are an
www.bbc.co.uk

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That’s why we’re funding short-term, high-impact projects that can drive policy action at scale by making the impacts of climate change more visible. 
 
Learn more about the call and apply by 30 April ⤵️ 
wellcome.org/grant-fundin...
Climate Impacts Awards - Grant Funding | Wellcome
The aim of this scheme is to make the impacts of climate change on physical and mental health visible to drive urgent climate policy action at scale.
wellcome.org

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I had a great time chatting with Phil on the Humans: Connecting podcast about our RECETAS Project and how nature helps us feel more connected. Check it out. #naturebasedsolutions #RMITUniversity #socialconnection #belonging #loneliness #socialprescribing @icon-science.bsky.social
Nature can hold the key to your healing and connection: with Dr Nerkez Opacin
YouTube video by Humans:Connecting
www.youtube.com

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More must be done to bolster fairness in Australian workplaces as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures come under attack from the likes of Donald Trump.
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever
theconversation.com

Such a privilege to be at the launch of #planetarycivics with Patricia Piccinini and Rosi Braidotti, opened by Prof Wendy Steele, welcomed to Country by Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill www.planetarycivics.net/launch

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The first launch event of @darkmatterlabs.org Planetary Civics Inquiry is starting now!

www.youtube.com/live/ZQtyehL...

This thought-provoking conversation between artist and philosopher about the interconnectedness of all life.

Er - good morning!
Patricia Piccinini and Rosi Braidotti in conversation: Planetary Civics and Regenerative Futures
YouTube video by RMIT Culture
www.youtube.com

Timely advice and inspiration. Thanks @raulpachecovega.bsky.social

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It's here! The #AAG2025 Program is now finalized. Browse dates and times for the more than 1,000 available sessions in the Session Gallery and start building your schedule (including field visits & workshops!) www.aag.org/events/aag20...

Let us know what you're looking forward to the most!

#GeoSky

Excited to be part of this @britishacademy.bsky.social funded event in June. If you are in London then and interested in microbes, social practices and public health, come along. Limited places. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti...
Social Practice Theory and Public Health: Microbes, Bodies and Environments
How can building alliances between the social, medical and natural sciences help us to tackle human-microbial relations in a rapidly changing climate?
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Developing a sustainable writing practice
Developing a sustainable writing practice
One of the first things I teach my students *and* my thesis advisees is how
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Hmm, okay new here. Finally made the move from ‘you know where’.

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Announcing the Launch of the Planetary Civics Inquiry!

RMIT University are thrilled to introduce the Planetary Civics Inquiry, founded by RMIT University, Dark Matter Labs, Politics for Tomorrow, and RISD Center for Complexity.
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