Natural Sciences Collections are unique resources that engage researchers, learners, communities and practitioners in global topics about the environment, earth climate, biodiversity, the evolution of life and our very own human history.
Mirroring the University vision of as a global civic institution that provides distinctive education and innovative research the Earth Science Collections aims to encourage, foster, initiate and support engagement with society’s greatest challenges and opportunities through excellent curatorship, partnership, co-creation and equitable. / decolonizing, justice.
Access to Earth’s Heritage:
Geological collections offer a way to connect with and appreciate the Earth’s natural history.
Promoting Environmental Awareness: By understanding the Earth’s processes, people become more aware of the importance of environmental conservation. (Waves of Change)
Building civic and global connections GHLH Bristol Rocks
Embracing digital futures:
exporting biodiversity data on global platforms – GBIF, iDigBio, or DiSSCo, access to 3D models (GB3D), Open access papers, VR museum etc. Database
research methods and analystics
Progressing anti-colonial pedagogy: through developing teaching tools and storylines that address colonial legacies
Stimulating cultural exchange: Earthart
Providing historic context:
through archives and manuscripts Mary Anning Script
Initiating cross-disciplinary enquiry: Migrating rocks
Support a just energy transitions: by Earth resources