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The e-Science European Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research
Today's presentation of Christos Arvanitidis at CIALE Institute focused on the importance of finding new ways to collaborate across disciplines, and on how Research Infrastructures can boost knowledge and innovation.
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A great and inspiring experience together with @usaloficial.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Jan Reubens also coordinates LifeWatch ERIC's Working Group on Animal movement, behaviour and biologging. You can join the group if you work in this field, or just find out more about animal tracking here:
🐟🦈🐬 bit.ly/3Yaunas
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“Fish don’t know borders, so our science shouldn’t either.”, said Ecologist Jan Reubens (@lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social)
See how the @vliz.be ETN network connects researchers in Europe 👉 bit.ly/48nObgw
@inbo.be
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Last week was intense for LifeWatch ERIC and ENERGYTRAN, attending both the project's final event, and the XII Ibero-American Congress on Science and Technology Indicators. Read more about the event 👉 bit.ly/48y6QFc supported by @espaciooei.bsky.social @unesco.org @iai-news.bsky.social among others
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This morning LifeWatch ERIC attended the @csic.es event "II Jornada de Grandes Infraestructuras de Investigación del CSIC" represented by Christos Arvanitidis.
The conference features latest updates on key research infrastructures.
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You have until 17 March 2026 to submit your abstract for the @wcmb2026.bsky.social!
🌊 Seven sub-topics under the theme “The marine biodiversity insights we need, for the ocean we want“, 40 sessions.
Read more about the conference organised by @vliz.be
👉 bit.ly/4oKCmGl
@lifewatchvliz.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🦆 Two new Policy Briefs have been recently released by @restore4cs.bsky.social, one on the importance of funding for wetlands restoration, one proposing a harmonised set of metrics to evaluate protection strategies.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4rr219o
November 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Are you ready for November’s updates?
📫 Our newsletter goes live tomorrow!
If you’re not subscribed yet, now is the perfect time! Stay up to date with scientific insights, new job opportunities, and events from the world of research.
👉 tinyurl.com/3t53suzs
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our new CTO Anne Fouilloux @annefouilloux.bsky.social has joined the LifeWatch ERIC team in November, and we had the pleasure of asking her a few questions.
Read part 1 of the interview here👇 and keep an eye out for part 2!
bit.ly/3Xj3YqM
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Project @dtobioflow.bsky.social has released a new study demonstrating how Deep Learning can analyse decades of underwater footage to track ecological change. 🌊
👉 Read more: bit.ly/4p1Vd0r
Photo credits: DTO BioFlow
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
💡EU-LAC RIs collaboration means more than just sharing data: it means creating a lasting bridge for open science, FAIR data, and innovation that can help tackle today’s global challenges.
Enjoy some highlights of the discussions at #TICAL2025👇
bit.ly/4a3kIJQ
@espaciooei.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Why are biodiversity hotspots so important? 🌱 While some areas of our planet maintain pristine ecosystems, others have altered their natural heritage, affecting the ecosystem services essential for our planet.
🔈 Prof. Alberto Basset explores this topic: listen to the podcast! bit.ly/48cSfA1
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Research Software Stories help research projects demonstrate how software contributes to scientific outcomes.
📣 @eosc-everse.bsky.social is organising a practical training on 18/11 to teach you just that! Trainer: Michael Sparks, research engineer @manchester.ac.uk, RSQKit editor.
👉 bit.ly/4qWRD95
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Day 2 at #TICAL2025: Maite Irazábal Plá presented FAIR tools to evaluate the environmental impact of energy transition policies, in the scope of the EU-LAC ENERGYTRAN project mobility programme.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hTD3Li
@espaciooei.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🍁 LifeWatch ERIC at #TICAL2025 in Costa Rica, presenting experiences of sustainable and collaborative digital infrastructure for research on biodiversity, climate change, and just energy transition. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hTD3Li
and enjoy a few pictures from the kick-off!
@espaciooei.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What's new this week on our Board of Opportunities:
📚 S³ School: a one-week training program on good and modern coding practices for scientific software development.
@oscarsproject.bsky.social @eosc-everse.bsky.social

🤝 @espaciooei.bsky.social Energytran Network4Collaboration
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🌊 Only 2 weeks to go!

Join the @marinesabres.bsky.social School Competition 2025: an online Serious Game for teachers, tutoring students (10-18) to explore how the ocean connects to our lives.

🗓️ 21 Nov | World Fisheries Day

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/serious-game...
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today we are attending the @marbefes.bsky.social conference on climate change, biodiversity, and the relationship between humans and the marine environment, where our presentation is focused on the Mediterranean Sea.
Here's a few snapshots 👇 👇 👇
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
💡 Complex global challenges, require integrated and systemic solutions.
🌱 Strengthening strategic collaboration
🌱 Advancing data integration and hashtag#FAIR principles
🌱 Supporting Open Science Ecosystems
🌱 Informing Policy and Practice
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
@annefouilloux.bsky.social, LifeWatch ERIC's new CTO, is already in action at the EOSC Symposium presenting the @oscarsproject.bsky.social FIESTA initiative. We can't wait to officially introduce her and to share more about her vision. We extend her a warm welcome for now! 👏
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The @restore4cs.bsky.social Autumn School is ready to welcome scientists and policy makers, that will learn the science, policy, and practice of wetland restoration. 🌾 We can't wait to learn more!
@alfawetlands.bsky.social @rewet-he.bsky.social @wethorizons.eu @univmalaga.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Spooky, but fundamental 👻

Through a Biodiversity lens, fear becomes function:
🕷️+🐝 curb crop pests (many wasps pollinate)
🦇 eat insects & spread pollen/seeds
🪲 earwigs are nocturnal pest-controllers & recyclers

Happy Halloween from LifeWatch ERIC! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Join the SBCA 2025 conference and take part in crucial reflections on the economics of climate change.👇
tinyurl.com/4xws588a
The event is organised by @sbcasociety.bsky.social under the leadership of Professor Phoebe Koundouri (ReSEES)!
October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
October 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM