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Biogeosciences

Saule Akhmetkaliyeva

Saule is a postdoctoral researcher at University College Dublin, where she researches carbon provenance in Ireland’s blue carbon ecosystems. Previously, she worked in geochemistry and organic carbon burial in UK wetlands and researched organic carbon and microbes in newly-developed soils following glacier retreat in northern latitudes during her PhD. Saule has recently established a BluECR network for early career scientists working in blue carbon ecosystems.

BG books for the winter holidays – Editorial picks

BG books for the winter holidays – Editorial picks

It’s been quite the year! Before we say goodbye to 2025 and send our readers into a well-deserved holiday, our 2025-2026 editorial team shares some of their favorite Biogeoscience-themed books. Lucia S. Layritz – Editor-in-chief recommends Otherlands by Thomas Halliday This book takes you on a journey through Earth’s ancient ecologies. Each chapter tells a story about a past geological perio ...[Read More]

Working in industry during your PhD

Working in industry during your PhD

A guide for early career researchers exploring opportunities beyond academia Pursuing a PhD often starts with the assumption that your next step will be a postdoc, followed by a tenure-track position. But, for a number of reasons, many early career researchers are starting to look beyond academia. Industry careers represent an appealing alternative as they offer stimulating work, competitive salar ...[Read More]

Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network

Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network

Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we’re diving into the world of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) and introducing you to an exciting new initiative—the BluECR network. Whether you’re new to blue carbon or already working in these vital habitats, this post will provide insights into their importance and invite you to join a community dedicated to advancing blue carbon research. Climate change ...[Read More]