Welcome to the Public and Community Engagement (PCE) Nature and Biodiversity Hub
The Public and Community Engagement (PCE) Nature and Biodiversity Hub is a collaborative space designed to connect researchers, partners, and communities who are passionate about protecting, celebrating and strengthening our understanding of nature and biodiversity in and around Southampton.
This hub brings together research, initiatives, learning resources, and engagement opportunities that support efforts to address biodiversity loss, enhance green and blue spaces, and promote sustainable interactions with our environment. Whether you’re exploring current projects, seeking insights from experts, or looking to spark collaboration across teams and communities, the Nature & Biodiversity PCE Hub is here to help ideas grow and partnerships thrive.
By working together, we can amplify the impact of our collective knowledge and actions - building a future where nature and people flourish side by side.
Have a challenge or an idea to share? Simply add it as an activity to begin collaborating and help shape meaningful change through shared learning and engagement.
Previous Events:
A Lens for Conservation
This autumn, Nature and Biodiversity Hub members joined the University of Southampton Alumni Network for an incredible evening at the John Hansard Gallery. Discussing wildlife conservation near and far with guest speakers wildlife photographer and conservation biologist, Lara Jackson, and Wilder Southampton Officer, Jill Doubleday, from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Lara took us on an adventure through the Serengeti to Antarctica to the Isle of Mull with her photos and scientific research. Jill brought us back closer to home explaining how we can all get involved in making Southampton a better place for nature and for people, as well as sharing inspiring stories of current local projects.
After a Q& A with Lara and Jill, there was some time for networking and sampling the delicious snacks provided by Easy Tz Meals.
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