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Karen Alexander

@kazaalexander.bsky.social

Ass. Prof Heriot-Watt University UK. Marine scientist. Human dimensions & marine governance.

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PhD Enabling and evaluating collaborative transdisciplinary research on resilient coasts and seas Interdisciplinary research has been of interest for a long time, yet there is still much we do not understand about how to stimulate collaboration across research disciplines (Newman, 2023). Scholarship on this topic has been largely theoretical (ibid.) and there has been little empirical investigation. As we increasingly try to address global-scale wicked problems (complex challenges that lack clear solutions or boundaries), generating empirical data relating to practical strategies for connecting researchers and encouraging them to work together across disciplinary boundaries, is a necessity. Scholars have started to explore this in the areas of education and doctoral training programmes (e.g. Carr et al., 2018), and to a lesser extent at the research organisation level (e.g. Bark et al., 2016), but few studies have empirically evaluated a specific research project(s). The inclusion of stakeholder contributions and different ways of knowing (trans-disciplinarity) complicates this even further.

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Join the TRANSECTS project to help us develop a more #sustainable society!

#transdisciplinary #marine #coasts #energy #evaluation

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17.09.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Study at Heriot-Watt Orkney | Heriot-Watt University YouTube video by Heriot-Watt University

Come and study an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy at Heriot-Watt's Orkney campus, and journey into one of the most exciting and impactful fields of the future.

www.youtube.com/watch?si=erM...

#energy #renewables #marine #study #postgrad #sustainability #orkney

27.06.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to be representing @mastscot.bsky.social today in Paris at the β€œRencontres de l’éolien en Mer” event at Sorbonne UniversitΓ©. Focus of talk: 50+year history of environmental (& social) research on offshore energy that provides a foundation for Offshore Wind energy development in Scotland.

15.05.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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MSc Marine Renewable Energy Study MSc Marine Renewable Energy at Heriot-Watt University

Come and study an MSc in #MarineRenewables at Heriot-Watt! Perfect for graduates wishing to extend studies into an exciting field with many employment opportunities, or those transitioning into the sector.

www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgr...

#OffshoreWind #TidalEnergy #WavePower

29.01.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dark days for not just my current area of research (offshore energy), but for research full stop. Thinking of all colleagues in US.

28.01.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As Programme Director for an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy, this blows my mind. Meanwhile, the drive for offshore wind continues in Europe... but what will this decision mean at the global level?

28.01.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Ocean and #People chapter of Navigating the Future VI #NFVIOcean encourages us to move beyond the economic value of the #Ocean as we try to manage it in a more just and equitable manner, taking all perspectives on board: www.marineboard.eu/publications...

10.12.2024 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please add me to your list πŸ˜€

22.11.2024 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a person in a hospital bed with a bandage on their head and the words i 'm back baby . ALT: a person in a hospital bed with a bandage on their head and the words i 'm back baby .

I've been really rubbish with social media lately. But now, I'm back! Hurrah!

22.11.2024 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’ EIMR '24 registration is now open! Register now for early bird prices! 🌊 🌬 eimrconference.com/registration/ #environment #society #offshorewind #marineenergy #renewables #marsocsci

06.02.2024 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it bad that I'm really not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow? #academicsky

07.01.2024 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Mental Health Day The World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

It’s World Mental Health Day. It’s a good day to remember that if you suffer from problems like depression or anxiety, you are absolutely not alone, though I know if feels like you are. It’s a day to remember that openness and taking to people are much better than suffering in silence.
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11.10.2023 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 452    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 15
EIMR 2024 – Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables 2024

Environmental interactions of marine renewables conference 2024 has been launched! Orkney, 15-19 April 2024. Co-chaired by me! Register interest/submit abstracts here: eimrconference.com #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #WavePower #TidalStream #OTEC #MarSocsci #EnvSci

11.10.2023 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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