Geography at Bangor Uni
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This is the energy you get when the geographers are together and the journey is just as fun as the destination! #FieldTripFun #MakingMemories #StudentTravel #Laughter #BusLife #GoodVibes #RoadTrip #Geography #unfiltered Why not join us next September? #BangorUni #OpenDay
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How did the 1925 Dolgarrog dam disaster transform the UK’s approach to infrastructure safety?
Lynda Yorke (Geography at Bangor Uni) and Giuseppe Forino (University of Salford) discuss in a new Geography Directions blog, reposted via The Conversation UK.
Check it out 👇
https://ow.ly/cTxQ50XsPbz
Lynda Yorke (Geography at Bangor Uni) and Giuseppe Forino (University of Salford) discuss in a new Geography Directions blog, reposted via The Conversation UK.
Check it out 👇
https://ow.ly/cTxQ50XsPbz
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How did the 1925 Dolgarrog dam disaster transform the UK’s approach to infrastructure safety?
Lynda Yorke (Geography at Bangor Uni) and Giuseppe Forino (University of Salford) discuss in a new Geography Directions blog, reposted via The Conversation UK.
Check it out 👇
https://ow.ly/cTxQ50XsPbz
Lynda Yorke (Geography at Bangor Uni) and Giuseppe Forino (University of Salford) discuss in a new Geography Directions blog, reposted via The Conversation UK.
Check it out 👇
https://ow.ly/cTxQ50XsPbz
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Join the Society’s Geography and Education Research Group for an upcoming event dedicated to teaching and learning in geography (and allied disciplines) in higher education.
📍 Online
📅 Monday 15 December, 1.00pm
Book your place 👇
https://ow.ly/OV9X50Xr1qw
📍 Online
📅 Monday 15 December, 1.00pm
Book your place 👇
https://ow.ly/OV9X50Xr1qw
Teaching and learning in geography higher education
Join the Society’s Geography and Education Research Group for an upcoming event dedicated to teaching and learning in geography in higher education.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join the Society’s Geography and Education Research Group for an upcoming event dedicated to teaching and learning in geography (and allied disciplines) in higher education.
📍 Online
📅 Monday 15 December, 1.00pm
Book your place 👇
https://ow.ly/OV9X50Xr1qw
📍 Online
📅 Monday 15 December, 1.00pm
Book your place 👇
https://ow.ly/OV9X50Xr1qw
Today Perpetua Ifiemor, PhD researcher in Geog, will be speaking at the ‘We Are Energy Warriors’ #COP30 online conference (9:30–10:30 am) hosted by @cardiffuni.bsky.social about sustainability, from the food we eat to the energy we use, & how small changes in our communities can make big differences
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Today Perpetua Ifiemor, PhD researcher in Geog, will be speaking at the ‘We Are Energy Warriors’ #COP30 online conference (9:30–10:30 am) hosted by @cardiffuni.bsky.social about sustainability, from the food we eat to the energy we use, & how small changes in our communities can make big differences
This will be a great lecture and of absolute interest to our geographers and geography community 👇
The 2025 Archives Annual Lecture will be delivered by Alex Ioannou.
“Challenging time(s): Exploring how we shape the past and future of Eryri through the exchange of material culture.”
12/11/25 5:30pm
Eric Sunderland Lecture Theatre (MALT)
Free to attend
archives@bangor.ac.uk 01248 383276
“Challenging time(s): Exploring how we shape the past and future of Eryri through the exchange of material culture.”
12/11/25 5:30pm
Eric Sunderland Lecture Theatre (MALT)
Free to attend
archives@bangor.ac.uk 01248 383276
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This will be a great lecture and of absolute interest to our geographers and geography community 👇
#Geography #Educator #GeographyTeacher #GeogTeachers in #secondaryschool? Dr Lynda Yorke & Dr Naomi Holmes (UoYork) are looking 4 participants 4 a 1hr online focus group on #inclusive #accessible #fieldwork after school on 18/19/20 Nov Sig up here york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Pls share widely
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November 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
#Geography #Educator #GeographyTeacher #GeogTeachers in #secondaryschool? Dr Lynda Yorke & Dr Naomi Holmes (UoYork) are looking 4 participants 4 a 1hr online focus group on #inclusive #accessible #fieldwork after school on 18/19/20 Nov Sig up here york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Pls share widely
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86% of geography graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, and more become environmental professionals than any other job. 💼
See the range of green career paths for geographers, like energy, law, food security and more👇http://bit.ly/4997evJ
#GreenCareersWeek
See the range of green career paths for geographers, like energy, law, food security and more👇http://bit.ly/4997evJ
#GreenCareersWeek
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
86% of geography graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, and more become environmental professionals than any other job. 💼
See the range of green career paths for geographers, like energy, law, food security and more👇http://bit.ly/4997evJ
#GreenCareersWeek
See the range of green career paths for geographers, like energy, law, food security and more👇http://bit.ly/4997evJ
#GreenCareersWeek
Some colleagues were in #Dolgarrog today to remember the #disaster 100 years ago & the 16 lives lost The postbox topper depicts the burst dam & the massive boulders that were thrust down the Afon Porth Llwyd gorge with the violent floor waters bursting on to the unsuspecting villagers below
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Some colleagues were in #Dolgarrog today to remember the #disaster 100 years ago & the 16 lives lost The postbox topper depicts the burst dam & the massive boulders that were thrust down the Afon Porth Llwyd gorge with the violent floor waters bursting on to the unsuspecting villagers below
Today marks the #Centenary of the #Dolgarrog Dam #Disaster The village never forgot and UK #Reservoir Saftey Laws were changed because of it Read what our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke wrote about this event & how it shaped the community theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
When the dam broke: the 1925 disaster that reshaped a Welsh community and a country’s safety laws
A century after a dam burst in Dolgarrog, killing 16 people, the Welsh village still lives with the legacy that reshaped UK safety laws and its own identity.
theconversation.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Today marks the #Centenary of the #Dolgarrog Dam #Disaster The village never forgot and UK #Reservoir Saftey Laws were changed because of it Read what our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke wrote about this event & how it shaped the community theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
This is the energy you get when the geographers are together and the journey is just as fun as the destination! #FieldTripFun #MakingMemories #StudentTravel #Laughter #BusLife #GoodVibes #RoadTrip #Geography #unfiltered Why not join us next September? #BangorUni #OpenDay
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
This is the energy you get when the geographers are together and the journey is just as fun as the destination! #FieldTripFun #MakingMemories #StudentTravel #Laughter #BusLife #GoodVibes #RoadTrip #Geography #unfiltered Why not join us next September? #BangorUni #OpenDay
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A century after a dam burst in Dolgarrog, killing 16 people, the Welsh village still lives with the legacy that reshaped UK safety laws and its own identity.
When the dam broke: the 1925 disaster that reshaped a Welsh community and a country’s safety laws
A century after a dam burst in Dolgarrog, killing 16 people, the Welsh village still lives with the legacy that reshaped UK safety laws and its own identity.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A century after a dam burst in Dolgarrog, killing 16 people, the Welsh village still lives with the legacy that reshaped UK safety laws and its own identity.
Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke has been reflecting on the Centenary of the Dolgarrog Dam disaster that occured on 2 Nov 1925 You can read her article in @uk.theconversation.com here #disaster #rememberance #resilience #reservoirsafety #community #legacy
theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
When the dam broke: the 1925 disaster that reshaped a Welsh community and a country’s safety laws
A century after a dam burst in Dolgarrog, killing 16 people, the Welsh village still lives with the legacy that reshaped UK safety laws and its own identity.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke has been reflecting on the Centenary of the Dolgarrog Dam disaster that occured on 2 Nov 1925 You can read her article in @uk.theconversation.com here #disaster #rememberance #resilience #reservoirsafety #community #legacy
theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
theconversation.com/when-the-dam...
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Might you want to be a volunteer rainfall observer and contribute to the ongoing monitoring of UK climate?
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October 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Might you want to be a volunteer rainfall observer and contribute to the ongoing monitoring of UK climate?
www.climate-lab-book.ac.uk/2020/wanted-...
www.climate-lab-book.ac.uk/2020/wanted-...
Great to see this piece from our colleagues 👇
Four in ten people surveyed were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country.
Misunderstanding the tide is putting millions at risk on UK coasts – here’s what you need to know
Four in ten people surveyed were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country.
tcnv.link
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Great to see this piece from our colleagues 👇
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📣 Tomorrow is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
#EarlyWarningsForAll is a key part of building resilience against disasters, and WMO is proud to be a leader in this initiative!
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3J4saJO
#DRRday #ResiliencePays
#EarlyWarningsForAll is a key part of building resilience against disasters, and WMO is proud to be a leader in this initiative!
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3J4saJO
#DRRday #ResiliencePays
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
📣 Tomorrow is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
#EarlyWarningsForAll is a key part of building resilience against disasters, and WMO is proud to be a leader in this initiative!
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3J4saJO
#DRRday #ResiliencePays
#EarlyWarningsForAll is a key part of building resilience against disasters, and WMO is proud to be a leader in this initiative!
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3J4saJO
#DRRday #ResiliencePays
One for some of our freshers 👇 Virtual Work Experience
Calling students from 14 - 19!
BGS & @bas.ac.uk are offering a 2 week virtual work experience event from 27 to 31 October.
We hope this will introduce students to the wonders of Earth sciences & the fascinating & varied careers available.
Apply:
sites.google.com/view/ctcport...
BGS & @bas.ac.uk are offering a 2 week virtual work experience event from 27 to 31 October.
We hope this will introduce students to the wonders of Earth sciences & the fascinating & varied careers available.
Apply:
sites.google.com/view/ctcport...
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
One for some of our freshers 👇 Virtual Work Experience
If you're a #geographyteacher check out our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke's article in the latest @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Teaching Geography Autumn issue on #inclusive and #accessible #fieldwork
October 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
If you're a #geographyteacher check out our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke's article in the latest @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Teaching Geography Autumn issue on #inclusive and #accessible #fieldwork
Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke will be on BB2 6.30pm this evening Talking all things geology, Darwin and glacial up at Cwm Idwal with Michael Portillo on his Great Coastal Railways
September 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke will be on BB2 6.30pm this evening Talking all things geology, Darwin and glacial up at Cwm Idwal with Michael Portillo on his Great Coastal Railways
A few of our staff were presenting their work at the #RGSIGBConference2025 this week; we just spotted Dr Lynda Yorke in one of the photos ... 👇
After four days, 400+ sessions, discussions, receptions and Chair’s events, with over 2,000 geographers in attendance both online and remotely, our Annual Conference has come to a close. #rgsibg25
📷: Neill Bell-Shaw
📷: Neill Bell-Shaw
August 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A few of our staff were presenting their work at the #RGSIGBConference2025 this week; we just spotted Dr Lynda Yorke in one of the photos ... 👇
Today our colleagues Dr Eifiona Thomas Lane and Dr Rebecca Jones have convened two sessions on 'Creative Countryside' at the #RGSConf2025 from 14.25 onwards in Arts Building LR1The 1st session is Chaired by Rebecca & the 2nd session (a discussant panel) is Chaired by Eifiona.
August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today our colleagues Dr Eifiona Thomas Lane and Dr Rebecca Jones have convened two sessions on 'Creative Countryside' at the #RGSConf2025 from 14.25 onwards in Arts Building LR1The 1st session is Chaired by Rebecca & the 2nd session (a discussant panel) is Chaired by Eifiona.
At the #RGSConf2025 today? Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke is presenting this morning (11.20-12.50) in Arts Building: Room 201 on fieldwork futures.
August 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
At the #RGSConf2025 today? Our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke is presenting this morning (11.20-12.50) in Arts Building: Room 201 on fieldwork futures.
If you're attending the #RGSConf2025 today, our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke will be speaking on 'The Future of Environmental Geography' panel this afternoon (14.35-16.20), in the Teaching and Learning Building: Lecture Theatre 1 - LG18 (Keynote venue).
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you're attending the #RGSConf2025 today, our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke will be speaking on 'The Future of Environmental Geography' panel this afternoon (14.35-16.20), in the Teaching and Learning Building: Lecture Theatre 1 - LG18 (Keynote venue).
This week some of our colleagues will be presenting their work at #RGSConf2025 in Birmingham Look out for Lynda, Sophie and Eifiona if you're there too! #BangorUni #Research
August 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This week some of our colleagues will be presenting their work at #RGSConf2025 in Birmingham Look out for Lynda, Sophie and Eifiona if you're there too! #BangorUni #Research
Did you know that Sophie works on nature-based activities for well-being? Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/s... #MeetOurStaff
Sophie Wynne-Jones
research.bangor.ac.uk
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Did you know that Sophie works on nature-based activities for well-being? Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/s... #MeetOurStaff
Researcher Spotlight Dr Sophie Wynne Jones Human Geographer Sophie works on sustainable agriculture and rural environmental governance Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/s... Meet our Staff
August 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Researcher Spotlight Dr Sophie Wynne Jones Human Geographer Sophie works on sustainable agriculture and rural environmental governance Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/s... Meet our Staff
Thinking about #Geography at university this September? Our #clearing2025 lines are still open and we'd love to hear from you Wer're a friendly department, where our smaller classes mean you won't get lost in the crowd & of course the great geography on our doorstep too #Mountains #Coasts #Castles
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You are not a number to us ... small classes, friendly staff (who know your name), great location! #mountains #coasts #environment #people #globalchallenges
You are not a number to us ... small classes, friendly staff (who know your name), great location! #mountains #coasts #environment #people #globalchallenges
August 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Thinking about #Geography at university this September? Our #clearing2025 lines are still open and we'd love to hear from you Wer're a friendly department, where our smaller classes mean you won't get lost in the crowd & of course the great geography on our doorstep too #Mountains #Coasts #Castles