In light of the recent incidents is the Straits of Hormuz and Gibraltar, Professor Peter Vujakovic explores the geopolitical importance of the world’s seas and waterways.
Category: Geography
A sorry spring? Ash dieback in Kent
As spring approaches Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses the impact of ash dieback in Kent, which has now spread to parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Boxit: remapping the Shetland Islands
Dr Alexander Kent comments on a new law stipulating how the Shetland Islands are depicted on official maps of Scotland.
- October, 11
- 2073
- Geography, Uncategorised
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Regional Policy in Britain: from Barlow to Brexit
Dr Daniel O’Donoghue examines what will become of regional planning policy after Brexit
From Sevastopol to Salisbury: Are we at Cold War 2.0?
With the recent renewal of Cold-War-era tensions, Dr Alexander Kent reflects on the parallels that are being drawn with the past.
Garden of England or concrete jungle?
Professor Peter Vujakovic looks at how Kent’s farms could help with biodiversity and improve the local environment.
Jerusalem – ‘place’ matters!
Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses how a sense of place can impact upon world affairs.
- December, 19
- 1041
- Faith and religion, Geography, Politics
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Volunteering overseas: white saviour complex, worthy development impact or neither?
Jim Butcher, Reader in the Geography of Tourism, looks at the relationship between short term volunteering and development.
Thirty years on – the ‘Great Storm’ of 1987
Professor Peter Vujakovic explains how the ‘veteran’ tress of 1987’s Great Storm can show us the resilience of nature.
Green cities eat and drink pollution
Peter Vujakovic, Professor of Geography in the School of Human and Life Sciences, reflects on the planned ‘Forest City’ in China and the importance of green cities around the world.