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Cecily Maller
@profcjmaller.bsky.social
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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.

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Cecily Maller @profcjmaller.bsky.social · Apr 29
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)

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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.
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Matthew Cobb @matthewcobb.bsky.social · Mar 19
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
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · Mar 12
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.
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Nerkez Opacin @nerkez.bsky.social · Mar 4
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
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Feb 28
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
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Cecily Maller @profcjmaller.bsky.social · Feb 26
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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Meg Lightheart she/her @megalightheart.bsky.social · Feb 26
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
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Cecily Maller @profcjmaller.bsky.social · Feb 26
Timely advice and inspiration. Thanks @raulpachecovega.bsky.social
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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · Feb 25
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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American Association of Geographers @geographers.bsky.social · Feb 25
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
Promotional image for the American Association of Geographers 2025 meeting, showcasing a collage of various conference scenes including presentations, workshops, and networking events, with the text "#AAG2025 Finalized Program" prominently displayed.
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Cecily Maller @profcjmaller.bsky.social · Feb 25
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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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · Feb 25
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
buff.ly
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Cecily Maller @profcjmaller.bsky.social · Feb 25
Hmm, okay new here. Finally made the move from ‘you know where’.
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Chris Speed @chrisspeed.bsky.social · Feb 20
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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