APPLY NOW to do a PhD in Human Geography (Fully Funded with a stipend) – Contact me if you want supervision on a topic related to my research interests: Human Geography: Fully funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) PhD Human Geography pathway (RS891)
“Green Infrastructure” Workshop Series at Oriel Science in Swansea City Centre
Free, hands-on workshops showcase how science and innovation can create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
We’re delighted to announce the Green Infrastructure workshop series, hosted by Oriel Science in collaboration with Urban Foundry and proudly funded by the UK Government. These free, hands-on workshops showcase how science and innovation can create a greener, more sustainable future for all. Urban Green Wales is being led by Urban Foundry to improve awareness of what’s possible in our towns and cities to provide space for people’s wellbeing, for nature to thrive and that help to prepare us for the impacts of climate change. The programme will work with leading industry experts to provide the skills locally to install these spaces. As part of Urban Green Wales, we’re excited to continue our mission by offering interactive workshops that promote environmental awareness and sustainable development.
When?
The workshops will run from 25th January to 28th February 2025, with each session lasting approximately 1 hour.
Workshops designed and led by Swansea University staff will be delivered twice daily at 11 AM and 1 PM.
Workshop Line-Up
- 15/02/2025: “Clean Air Indoors”
- 22/02/2025: “Design Your Perfect Neighbourhood”
- 26/02/2025: “Biophilic Buildings: Green-ifying Our Built Environment”
- 27/02/2025: “Green Solutions: How Natural Products Power Everyday Lives”
- 28/02/2025: “Mumbles Seawall”
Where? Oriel Science, 21-22 Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 5AE
How to Join? Book your FREE ticket here: https://www.orielscience.co.uk/general-5-3
All workshops are FREE and family-friendly.
To find out more about each one of the workshops, please visit its dedicated Eventbrite page via our website.
Make sure to mark your calendars for this transformative journey into the future of sustainable living.
Let’s create healthier, greener communities together!
Upcoming Talk on The 15-Minute City
EDI Induction Session ‘IncluCity’
New ‘Old’ Books Added
My local charity shop had a sizeable donation of urban studies / theory books. I have gratefully added them to my home library (a few duplicates but always handy to have some extras).
On the Curriculum!
You may have encountered my research on world cities and globalization at GCSE, AS and A Level as it features in some Boards (e.g., on WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography A and AQA & Cambridge International AS & A Level). Today I had the feeling of being further canonized as the research now also appears alongside the Urban Geography I was taught at school (Christaller, Burgess, Hoyt, etc.) in new books such as this.
New Arrival
Review work for Agenda Press has led to the arrival of an edited book on ‘The Cultural Infrastructure of Cities’.
ESRC PhD Studentships (Start Your Application Now – Attend the Webinars)
How to apply for a WGSSS Studentship – 23rd November (13.30-15.00)
How to write a research proposal – 24th November (14.00-15.00)
We are the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) an ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership that provides training through the funding of Postgraduate research students at universities across Wales on a diverse range of issues affecting society today. Through our competitions we offer full fees and maintenance, as well as a training allowance, for up to 72 students a year, across the social sciences. Our students benefit from excellent training in social science research methods, a guaranteed placement and outstanding supervision at a research-intensive university, as well as welfare support and career guidance.
WGSSS welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds. We value academic excellence and life skills, as well as the ability to meet challenges and student’s capacity to enrich the life of our community. Widening participation is a key goal for WGSSS and we are keen to receive applications from able and ambitious students. We are a collaboration between Cardiff University (the lead institution), Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, the University of Gloucestershire, the University of South Wales and Swansea University.
The WGSSS competition is now open to applications. Full information on WGSSS studentships, eligibility and how to apply are available on our studentships page. Further information about the WGSSS’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy is available on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page. WGSSS is committed to supporting students in preparing their applications. We will be hosting two webinars; ‘How to apply for a WGSSS studentship’ an ‘How to write a research proposal’ at the end of November, students can register for these events via the below links.
How to apply for a WGSSS Studentship – 23rd November (13.30-15.00)
How to write a research proposal – 24th November (14.00-15.00)
Skyscraper Boom – The City of London, 11 more Towers by 2030
The Guardian 1st November 2023: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/01/london-financial-district-to-receive-11-extra-towers-by-2030
More Review Work
Commissioned global cities review work for the publisher De Gruyter led me to the discovery of a new book just published by Barney Warf on “Post-Truth Geographies”. I have requested it for Swansea University Library as it looks like a fascinating and timely contribution on such an important topic.
Poststructuralist Cities 