Dr Alec Forsyth explains the need to address plant-blindness in education. Global events and a changing climate have demonstrated the importance of horticulture to the UK’s economy, green infrastructure ambitions […]
The Stena Immaculate oil spill: an environmental disaster?
Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, Senior Lecturer in Soil Science and Environmental Management, discusses the environmental impact of the oil spill in the North Sea. In the aftermath of the collision between […]
COP29: 1000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, discusses her involvement in an expert panel at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
COP29: climate change or climate procrastination?
Natalia Slobodian asks if the latest gathering of leaders and governments at COP29 is really going to make the difference. As COP29 kicks off, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the world […]
Safety of female runners
Following the tragic murder of Ashling Murphy as she jogged on a canal path in Ireland, Dr Laura Gubby discusses new research findings showing the perceptions of safety from female runners.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Shifting ground at Heathrow airport
Dr Stephen Scoffham asks if the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the third Heathrow runway is a tipping point in more ways than one for environmental issues.
Apple, Maps and the Localisation of Fact
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, comments on Apple’s changing portrayal of Crimea.
Turning up the heat
Dr Stephen Scoffham looks at what lies behind the Extinction Rebellion protests.