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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · 22h

One for some of our freshers 👇 Virtual Work Experience

British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · 22h

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...

A graphic which says 'virtual program (Zoom) 27 - 31 October 2025), CTC x BAS BGS 2025, autumn virtual work experience week. Open to UK residents ages 14 - 19 (whether in school, college or not currently studying). Three logos are bottom right and to the left is a picture of safety goggles in a lab setting

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 30

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 ... 👇

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) @rgsibg.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 28

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 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).

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 27

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).

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).

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 17

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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.

www.bangor.ac.uk

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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.

www.bangor.ac.uk

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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The Geographical Journal @thegj.bsky.social · Aug 4

#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...

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Jul 31

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/...

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

Digital Approaches to Facilitate Inclusion and Accessibility in Undergraduate Field Teaching

Lynda Yorke, Elizabeth Hurrell, Simon Hutchinson

research.bangor.ac.uk

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Jul 27

Happy #BogDay Here's one from the Flow Country (Scotland) taken earlier in the summer Bogs are great archives of environmental history, as well as home to lots of biodiversity & provide lots of ecosystem services 😊

A flat expanse of bog and pools, with a large mountain/hill in the background

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