We have a competitively-funded PhD project that will suit candidtes with interdisciplinary expertise in Bumblebee behaviour, Robotics and Computer Vision. Please see the details of the project at the link below: ➔ Automatic feeder for monitoring and supporting bumblebees… Interested applicants should contact Dr Atapour-Abarghouei and Dr Riabinina with the CVs and Cover/Motivation letters by the…
Ongoing pollinator declines call for urgent mitigation measures guided by adequate evidence-based policies. Recently, increasing concerns about negative impacts of managed bees on wild bees through resource competition and pathogen transmission have fueled intense scientific, societal and political debate. The complex and fragmented evidence around this topic, and how it is interpreted, is increasingly polarizing…
Project description Wild bees are key pollinators of wild plants and crops, but they face many threats, among which are the effects of intensive agriculture. In the Horizon Europe project “Promoting sustainable agriculture for pollinators” (AGRI4POL) research and stakeholder partners across Europe, including Switzerland, have joined forces to advance the basic and applied knowledge required…
Pollen is a source of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals for honey bees, and pollen nutri- tion is important for bee health and winter survival. In this study, we investigated the pollen supply of honey bees in Danish landscapes with a view to elucidate the significance of the seasonal development and land use in the…
We invite you to apply for this position, and/or forward this email onto your units or other interested parties. Thank you! The successful candidate will develop an innovative, internationally recognized and externally funded research program related to honey bees by engaging in teaching courses, mentoring and advising students, and outreach related to honey bees. This…