Connecting Early Career Professionals in Ecological Restoration
YOUNG#ER is a network aiming to connect ecological restoration students and early-career professionals across Europe, empowering them to participate in restoration efforts, whilst sharing their experience and knowledge in an informal and supportive environment.
To join YOUNG#ER and stay up to date with its activities, please email younger(at)ser-europe.org.
RECENT OUTPUTS
As a result of our involvement in the YOUNG#ER group of SERE, one of our members was invited to co-organize a workshop entitled “The Role of Emerging Scientists in Restoration Ecology” as part of the virtual component of the 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration in 2023.
Following this workshop, we published a paper in which we explore the roles and challenges faced by emerging scientists in restoration ecology, drawing insights from the SER2023 conference. Our findings highlight their vital contributions to the scientific process and address the limited funding opportunities that hinder their professional growth. We emphasize the importance of supporting these professionals to cultivate future leaders within the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) and advocate for non-hierarchical, inclusive networking to engage and empower them—ultimately enhancing the long-term success of ecological restoration efforts.
For more details, see the full article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/rec.14318
ACTIVITIES
Tips and recommendations – practical advice for those looking to enter and grow within the ecological restoration sector.
Conference Sessions & Workshops at SERE – YOUNG#ER was launched during the SERE2021 conference (watch recording). Since then we have actively participated in all major SERE conferences organising sessions, workshops, fieldtrips and roundtables (see example).
Meetings – YOUNG#ER members meet occasionally to share opportunities, discuss their career interests and concerns, debate ecological restoration topics or showcase their work and receive feedback.
Education & Training Working Group – YOUNG#ER engages with SER-Europe’s broader efforts to shape education and training in ecological restoration through its participation in the ETWG. Find out more: www.ser-europe.org/etwg.
RELATED LINKS
Student Associations – if you are studying ecology, ecological restoration or a related field, then you are welcome to join SER-Europe with your peers as a Student Association! For more information click here.
YOUNG#ER Membership Campaign – students and early career professionals can become members at reduced prices. Visit the www.ser.org/membership for more information.