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Climate Change and Ecosystem Shifts

Step free access with accessible toilet
Mon 19 May Doors 6:30 pm
Event 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lescar, 303 Sharrow Vale Rd,
Sheffield S11 8ZF
Join us for an evening of discovery as we explore three fascinating topics shaping our planet’s future- from seemingly paradoxical climate trends in Antarctica, to the hidden underground networks of mycorrhizal fungi, and the power of bacteria to enhance crop growth. 

A series of talks and interactive activities by researchers from the University of Sheffield, organised by PhD students Madhumitha Rajendran and Bronte Elliott.

 

Arctic Ice Is Melting—What About Antarctica?

Haosu Tang (Researcher, Geography and Planning)
Over the past 40 years, the Arctic has warmed 2-4 times faster than the global average, causing rapid ice loss and opening new shipping routes. But what about Antarctica? Its climate story is far more complex. Surprisingly, satellite data from 1979 to 2014 showed Antarctic sea ice growing slightly, even breaking records in 2012-2014. What’s really happening with Antarctic temperatures, sea ice, and wildlife? Join us as we uncover the fascinating and unexpected changes in our polar regions.
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Underground Connections: How Mycorrhizal Fungi Shape Ecosystems

Emily Magkourilou (PhD student, Biosciences)
Soil harbours a vast diversity of fungi. One particular type is known as “mycorrhizal” fungi. These fungi rely on plants for their nutrition and in return, provide plants with nutrients acquired from the soil. In some cases, other benefits, such as increased protection from pests can also be conferred. In this talk, Emily will focus on the ability of mycorrhizal fungi to form networks in the soil, potentially connecting neighbouring plants and facilitating plant-plant communication, as well as influencing nutrient cycling.
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Better Bacteria for Better Crops

Solomon Garland (PhD student, Biosciences)
A whistle stop tour of plant probiotics and how we can improve them with mobile DNA.
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