Dr. Rebecca Sandover
@rebeccasandover.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Human Geography University of Exeter and working with the sustainable food movement. Researching Public Participation in Environmental Governance.
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Hello I’m an Environmental Social Scientist focused on sustainable food networks, Food Insecurity and Public Participation in Environmental Governance. I foreground participatory and coproduction methods…
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A timely reminder for #WorldMentalHealthDay to take solace in nature. You never know.. you might find the next #TreeOfTheYear like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social 🌳👑
Tree of the Day the Skipinnish Oak again. Part of @wtscotsocial.bsky.social exhibition pre COP launched by King Charles and Prince William. Couldn’t be there as was at @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social event. Great to meet up again with Paul who has kept 12 years worth of packaging of his life saving drugs
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
A timely reminder for #WorldMentalHealthDay to take solace in nature. You never know.. you might find the next #TreeOfTheYear like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social 🌳👑
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Important new study by the @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social team in @nature.com finding that "the richest 20% of nations, with 15% of the global population, contribute more than 40% of annual ecological overshoot" doi.org/10.1038/s415...
October 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Important new study by the @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social team in @nature.com finding that "the richest 20% of nations, with 15% of the global population, contribute more than 40% of annual ecological overshoot" doi.org/10.1038/s415...
I’m joining a panel today exploring Food and Sustainability by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Food Library. I’ll be speaking about sustainable food and access to food in UK @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @foodgeog.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @accessnetwork.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I’m joining a panel today exploring Food and Sustainability by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Food Library. I’ll be speaking about sustainable food and access to food in UK @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @foodgeog.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @accessnetwork.bsky.social
I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
July 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration based on a 30 minute debate. The polarisation of views in politics may induce a rescinding of the consensus on the need to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration
Durham is thought to be first UK local authority to rescind its statement, in a move condemned as a ‘very dark day’
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration based on a 30 minute debate. The polarisation of views in politics may induce a rescinding of the consensus on the need to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Join us for this inaugural event where we will explore the intersection between people, places, and psychology. See you there :)
Our free, inaugural online event 'Connecting People, Place & Practice in Environmental Psychology' is open to @bpsofficial.bsky.social members & the wider community interested in the intersection between people, places, and psychology. 02 July 2025 10:00am - 2:30pm www.bps.org.uk/event/connec...
Connecting People, Place & Practice in Environmental Psychology | BPS
This event by the Environmental Psychology section will appeal to both BPS members and the wider community interested in the intersection between people, places, and psychology.
www.bps.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Join us for this inaugural event where we will explore the intersection between people, places, and psychology. See you there :)
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My favourite @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social tool for understanding public opinion on climate is now available for the UK! 🇬🇧
Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!
Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!
UK climate opinion maps
Explore UK climate opinions by country, region and local authority
climatecommunication.yale.edu
June 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My favourite @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social tool for understanding public opinion on climate is now available for the UK! 🇬🇧
Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!
Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!
Such important and positive news that has been years in the making. Developing networks of advocacy & research has been vital in driving this agenda. There is still a long way to go in ensuring positive food cultures is embedded in schools and providing sustainable, healthy and satisfying meals
🥳 Great news that #FreeSchoolMeals are being extended to all families in England receiving Universal Credit!
Around 500,000 children will benefit from today's announcement - we'd love the government to consider auto-enrolment as part of the roll out.
Read more: bit.ly/4ksjevh
Around 500,000 children will benefit from today's announcement - we'd love the government to consider auto-enrolment as part of the roll out.
Read more: bit.ly/4ksjevh
June 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Such important and positive news that has been years in the making. Developing networks of advocacy & research has been vital in driving this agenda. There is still a long way to go in ensuring positive food cultures is embedded in schools and providing sustainable, healthy and satisfying meals
I’m delighted to teach on this transformative and innovative MSc programme. So many graduates have positive experiences, including great work opportunities
Are you a changemaker ready to create bold solutions to our global sustainability challenges?
🌎 Our MSc Global Sustainability Solutions at Exeter combines your enthusiasm with our world leading research and teaching to help you make real-world impacts.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4kxt5468
🌎 Our MSc Global Sustainability Solutions at Exeter combines your enthusiasm with our world leading research and teaching to help you make real-world impacts.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4kxt5468
May 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I’m delighted to teach on this transformative and innovative MSc programme. So many graduates have positive experiences, including great work opportunities
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Our recent research highlights the value of working in partnership with community, to genuinely listen to their views, amplify their ideas and respond accordingly as researchers. Check out this latest paper by the fabulous PhD candidate, Shanti Kadariya!
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academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Community listening to understand determinants of healthy eating in an Australian priority community
Abstract. Unhealthy dietary behaviour is associated with several adverse health outcomes. However, individual dietary choices aren’t solely the function of
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April 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our recent research highlights the value of working in partnership with community, to genuinely listen to their views, amplify their ideas and respond accordingly as researchers. Check out this latest paper by the fabulous PhD candidate, Shanti Kadariya!
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships
May 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships
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Our excellent @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social
is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!
is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!
April 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Our excellent @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social
is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!
is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!
This looks like an interesting event tomorrow focused on the new exhibition. I’ll be speaking about ‘Reconnecting People and Places through Food’ alongside other speakers, music etc. @exeter.ac.uk @exeterfood.bsky.social
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rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ram...
RAMM Lates sponsored by Exeter Friend Legal Services - RAMM
Come along to our adults-only, after-hours night of delectable entertainment exploring and celebrating food in all its deliciousness. Experience the thrill of a tea dance as the South Devon Big Band...
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April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This looks like an interesting event tomorrow focused on the new exhibition. I’ll be speaking about ‘Reconnecting People and Places through Food’ alongside other speakers, music etc. @exeter.ac.uk @exeterfood.bsky.social
rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ram...
rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ram...
Yesterday on the Avignon field course we were hosted by the Mairie d’Avignon & @inrae-france.bsky.social at Lycee Agricol Petraque & City Hall. We learnt about how the Mairie leading an innovative food aid scheme Paniers Solidaires providing local, organic produce to those on low incomes.
March 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Yesterday on the Avignon field course we were hosted by the Mairie d’Avignon & @inrae-france.bsky.social at Lycee Agricol Petraque & City Hall. We learnt about how the Mairie leading an innovative food aid scheme Paniers Solidaires providing local, organic produce to those on low incomes.
Thanks for all your work on the field course too 👏
Taking our final year @exeter.ac.uk students on the first fieldtrip to Avignon, France. The whole trip is via rail, as #ExeterGeography decarbonises field courses. Led by the fantastic Dr @rebeccasandover.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thanks for all your work on the field course too 👏
Exploring the urban environments of central Avignon, including the vibrant food market of les Halles. Situating the city in a lush agricultural hinterland enables a buoyant sustainable food economy. Access to food is constrained for some & we’re exploring #foodaid initiatives as well
March 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Exploring the urban environments of central Avignon, including the vibrant food market of les Halles. Situating the city in a lush agricultural hinterland enables a buoyant sustainable food economy. Access to food is constrained for some & we’re exploring #foodaid initiatives as well
We’ve arrived in Avignon and the new #exetergeography field course is launched! Travelling by train from the UK enables us to run more sustainable field trips. We’re focusing on themes related to Sustainable Food, Migration & Urban Utopias explored in Avignon & Marseille @exeter.ac.uk
March 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
We’ve arrived in Avignon and the new #exetergeography field course is launched! Travelling by train from the UK enables us to run more sustainable field trips. We’re focusing on themes related to Sustainable Food, Migration & Urban Utopias explored in Avignon & Marseille @exeter.ac.uk
Take action to save The Agroforestry Research Trust. Such an important food and land research site in #devon
One of the best examples of a mature, temperate forest garden is under threat - please sign the Agroforestry Research Trust's petition to try and save it.
The Dartington Forest Garden is threatened with destruction by landlords the Dartington Trust. It took >30 years to grow, and is a wonderful example of a radically different approach to food & fibre production. Please sign the petition, and share.
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
March 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Take action to save The Agroforestry Research Trust. Such an important food and land research site in #devon
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Terrible news from Martin at the Agroforestry Research Trust, who's work was absolutely the main inspiration behind the creation of The Woodland Orchard
Details on how you may be able to help in the link
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
Details on how you may be able to help in the link
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
Save the Dartington Forest Garden - The Agroforestry Research Trust
www.agroforestry.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Terrible news from Martin at the Agroforestry Research Trust, who's work was absolutely the main inspiration behind the creation of The Woodland Orchard
Details on how you may be able to help in the link
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
Details on how you may be able to help in the link
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
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"Here’s what I’m committed to every day over the next four years: I will wake up and focus on the places across the nation where we have the biggest positive impact on climate and peoples’ lives."
@spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter today
@spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter today
The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner Caroline Spears
Local policymakers are fighting for the climate and winning
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March 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Here’s what I’m committed to every day over the next four years: I will wake up and focus on the places across the nation where we have the biggest positive impact on climate and peoples’ lives."
@spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter today
@spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter today
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The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner @spears.bsky.social
thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social
#energysky #greensky
thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social
#energysky #greensky
March 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner @spears.bsky.social
thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social
#energysky #greensky
thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social
#energysky #greensky
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We're excited to be sponsoring 12 sessions at this year's RGS-IBG Annual International Conference. Check out our website for open calls for papers. This will be updated as additional calls come through.
foodgeographies.wordpress.com/call-for-pap...
#RGSIBG25 #callforpapers #FoodGeog
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#RGSIBG25 #callforpapers #FoodGeog
Call for Papers 2025
Annual International Conference The RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2025 will take place in Birmingham and online, from the evening of Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August 2025. The Confer…
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February 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We're excited to be sponsoring 12 sessions at this year's RGS-IBG Annual International Conference. Check out our website for open calls for papers. This will be updated as additional calls come through.
foodgeographies.wordpress.com/call-for-pap...
#RGSIBG25 #callforpapers #FoodGeog
foodgeographies.wordpress.com/call-for-pap...
#RGSIBG25 #callforpapers #FoodGeog
Exploring issues of multi level governance and who has responsibility for environmental consumption with GEO1310 students. I enjoy sharing @julianagyeman.bsky.social ‘Just sustainabilities’ concept to centre on issues of environmental #justice @uofebusiness.bsky.social #geography
February 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Exploring issues of multi level governance and who has responsibility for environmental consumption with GEO1310 students. I enjoy sharing @julianagyeman.bsky.social ‘Just sustainabilities’ concept to centre on issues of environmental #justice @uofebusiness.bsky.social #geography
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2025 is a critical year, with the development of a new food strategy, farming roadmap + more on land use to children’s health.
Join us 27 March as the national momentum grows to change the UK food system for good.
Tickets> https://buff.ly/40GlHcH
Join us 27 March as the national momentum grows to change the UK food system for good.
Tickets> https://buff.ly/40GlHcH
February 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
2025 is a critical year, with the development of a new food strategy, farming roadmap + more on land use to children’s health.
Join us 27 March as the national momentum grows to change the UK food system for good.
Tickets> https://buff.ly/40GlHcH
Join us 27 March as the national momentum grows to change the UK food system for good.
Tickets> https://buff.ly/40GlHcH