Geography at Bangor Uni

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

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.

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.

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
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Great to see this piece from our colleagues 👇

📣 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

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

A photo of a man and woman standing in front of some large boulders, with a lake and mountain side forming the background.

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 ... 👇

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.

A screenshot of the session text. The text reads Virtually in the field... blending in-person learning with equitable access to the field Authors Lynda Yorke (presenting).

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.

A screenshoot of text outlining details of the panel session convenors and discussants. The text reads Geo Panel: The future of environmental geography. Organised by Karen Bickerstaf (convenor), Christopher Darvill (convenor), Le Yu (convenor), Laurie Parsons (convenor, panel chair), Kathryn Yusoff (discussant), James Dyke (discussant), Ankit Kumar (discussant), Lynda Yorke (discussant).

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

Sophie Wynne-Jones

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

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

#OpenDay today Looking forward to meeting prospective students Geog/EnviSci talks at 11.30am & 2pm #ChooseGeography #Clearing2025 #BangorUni

Join us at an Open Day at Bangor University Join us at Bangor University for one of our Summer Open Days in July and August 2025.

We have an Open Day this Sunday 17th August Whether you are thinking about 2026 entry or 2025 entry via clearing come along, meet our Programme Director Dr Lynda Yorke, & some of our lovely colleagues www.bangor.ac.uk/openday #ChooseGeography #Clearning2025 #BangorUni #Mountains #Coast

Did you know that EIfiona has been working on rural entrepreneurship and 'crafty' marketing Read her research here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/e... Meet our Staff

Join us at an Open Day at Bangor University Join us at Bangor University for one of our Summer Open Days in July and August 2025.

We have an Open Day this Sunday 17th August Whether you are thinking about 2026 entry or 2025 entry via clearing come along, meet our Programme Director Dr Lynda Yorke, & some of our lovely colleagues www.bangor.ac.uk/openday #ChooseGeography #Clearning2025 #BangorUni #Mountains #Coast

Unlock your potential at #BangorUni #Geography Clearing lines still open 0800 085 1818

You are not a number to us ... small classes, friendly staff (who know your name), great location! #mountains #coasts #environment #people #globalchallenges

Got ur #results? Ready 2 choose your uni? Our #clearing lines open at 8am 08000 85 1818

Your next geography adventure starts here at Bangor University!

#mountains #coasts #environments #people #places #chooseGeography #BangorUni #clearing2025

Researcher Spotlight Dr Eifiona Thomas Lane Sustainble Food Eifiona works on food heritage and sustainable landscapes Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/e... Meet our Staff

Did you know that Graham 's research has explored the impacts of mine tailing spill on global river systems Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/g... Meet our Staff

Researcher Spotlight Prof. Graham Bird, Environmental Geochemist Graham's research focuses on the fate of metalliferous pollutants in fluvial systems Read more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/g... Meet our Staff

#OA in The GJ:

'Everyone's talking about climate change actions, but can we learn from Wales' approach?' by Lynda Yorke (@bugeography.bsky.social) et al.

This commentary examines Wales' journey in implementing & evaluating climate initiatives as a framework for broader use

doi.org/10.1111/geoj...

You can read about Japhy's latest research on Iquitos' first COVID-19 wave, exploring its urban political ecology & the 'zoonotic city'. Read more here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Researcher Spotlight Dr Japhy Willson: Political Geographer Japhy works at the intersection of human geography and development studies Learn more here research.bangor.ac.uk/en/persons/j... Meet our Staff

New Publication Out today in The Routledge Handbook of Field Research Dr Lynda Yorke authored a chapter on 'Digital Approaches to Facilitate Inclusion and Accessibility in Undergraduate Field Teaching' You can access it here