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Veronica White

@veronicaawhite.bsky.social

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Visual communicator and environmental social scientist • Photographer and Adventurer • PhD researcher cycling across England to explore visions for the future of farming

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Sep 20

It feels kind of intimidating to make my first post here... but seems fitting to share my wild idea for my PhD fieldwork: a three-month cycle ride across England to explore visions for the future of farming!

Find out more here: www.covestocliffs.com/farming-futures-cycle-tour

The Farming Futures Cycle Tour

As part of my PhD research, I'm planning on setting off on the most ambitious adventure I've ever done - cycling a cross-section of the country to speak with farmers about their visions of the future.

www.covestocliffs.com

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 1d

"The single most important behaviour, design or regulation for creating streets conducive to walking and cycling, was physical separation between the modes"

We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Highlights
For marginalised street users mode separation is the key to human-scale movement.
Streets conducive to walking and cycling have functional, safe and accessible design.
Professionals must approach street design, regulation and user behaviour holistically.
Combinations of influencing factors persuade people to either use or avoid a street.
There are no easy fixes to the public realm that will work for all non-drivers.

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · 8d

I'm excited to finally share a short video overview of my low-carbon, human-powered research adventure - cycling 2000 miles across England for my PhD fieldwork! Do let me know what you think!

youtu.be/iDPS9EYVxHY

#PhDbyBike

The Farming Futures Cycle Tour: a cycling-based fieldwork adventure

YouTube video by Veronica White

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 14d

Come and hear @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social presenting tomorrow on her Farming Futures Cycle Tour: reflections on a fieldwork adventure - Thurs 25 Sept 15.00-16.00, in Syndicate Room C/Building One, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter.

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Food Geographies @foodgeog.bsky.social · Aug 27

Good morning and welcome to those attending the first day of the @rgsibg.bsky.social Annual Conferene! There are FGRG sponsored sessions in each of the time slots today, plus we're holding our AGM over lunch and our evening social tonight. See you soon!

#FoodGeog #RGSIBG25

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 30

For 12 weeks this year, my bike was my home. Here's everything I brougt with me on my fieldwork cycle ride.

www.covestocliffs.com/post/fieldwo...

#PhDbyBike #cycletouring #PhDchat

Fieldwork cycle tour gear list

For 12 weeks, my bike was my home. Here's everything I brougt with me on my fieldwork cycle ride.

www.covestocliffs.com

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · Jul 27

a better world is possible

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jul 24

From a space for cars to a place for people — one of my favourite past client cities, Groningen Netherlands. Another powerful before-&-after transformation 1960s vs 2021.

In recent years one of the city’s biggest challenges has been where to park all the bikes.

Seriously.

A good problem to have.

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Sarah Sinclair @sarah-sinclair.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hi! I’m an interdisciplinary researcher exploring land use and food system pathways to support net zero and nature goals. Joined Bluesky to connect with others and stay up to date on the latest in climate, land use, and environmental sustainability! 👋 #NetZero #LandUse #FoodSystems #biodiversity

Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

100% yes.
I would love a musical on regenerative agriculture.

TABLE @tabledebates.bsky.social · Jul 23

🥦🎶 Does regenerative agriculture need a musical? 🎶 🥦

Kath Dalmeny of @sustainweb.org insists that all economics should all serve climate, nature & health ... and then breaks into song 🎶 in this #FoodTakes video with
@rebelwrit.bsky.social

Watch the full video here: buff.ly/SQ8LRwK

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Food Geographies @foodgeog.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Food Geographies Research Group has joined LinkedIn! Follow along for updates on the upcoming RGS-IBG Annual Conference!

www.linkedin.com/company/food...

#FoodGeog #RGSIBG25

Food Geographies Research Group (FGRG) | LinkedIn

Food Geographies Research Group (FGRG) | 10 followers on LinkedIn. An RGS-IBG research group bringing together geographers who study all aspects of food | The FGRG brings together geographers who stud...

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 22

Really looking forward to attending my first-ever @rgsibg.bsky.social Annual Conference this August! Lots of interesting food-related sessions being sponsored by the Food Geographies Research Group!

Food Geographies @foodgeog.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's just over a month to go before the @rgsibg.bsky.social Annual Conference, being held in Birmingham. Details of the 12 FGRG sponsored sessions are now available on our website – time to get planning!

foodgeographies.wordpress.com/fgrg-sponsor...

#RGSIBG25 #FoodGeog

FGRG sponsored sessions at the RGS-IBG 2025

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 Conference will be chai…

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just posted an overview of my #PhDbyBike, including my route and some stats!

www.covestocliffs.com/post/phd-by-...

Text “PhD by Bike: Fieldwork overview” is overlaid over an image of Veronica cycling in the Lake District.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · Jul 14

Sharing the final update & images from @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social amazing cycle tour bit.ly/4697rO7. She is fundraising for the Farming Community Network's important work supporting farmers experiencing mental health challenges www.justgiving.com/page/farming...

Sharing the final update & images from CRPR University of Exeter PhD student Veronica White's amazing cycle tour: | CRPR University of Exeter

Sharing the final update & images from CRPR University of Exeter PhD student Veronica White's amazing cycle tour: “After 85 days, 2000+ miles, and 50 interviews with farming women, the Farming...

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 10

Here’s my interview on BBC Farming Today about my #PhDbyBike!

youtu.be/lMDfnwhN4WM?...

Farm research by bike – interview on BBC Farming Today

YouTube video by Veronica White

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 9

It’s never too late!!

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations to @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social on completing her Farming Futures Cycle Tour in support of the The Farming Community Network - in numbers: 2000+ miles, 85 days, 40 interviews!

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’ve finished now! Cycled over 2000 miles in the end!

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 8

My PhD fieldwork kit. This bike and everything I carried with me was my home for 12 weeks.
#PhDchat #PhDfieldwork

A drone image, showing Veronica laid in the grass with all of the gear she took on her fieldwork laid out next to her.

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks for sharing, Ollie!

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · Jul 4

Inspiring to hear @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social being interviewed on BBC's Farming Today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... this morning - on women farmers' visions of the future of farming - and talking about her PhD research fieldwork cycle tour.

Farming Today - 04/07/25 Capital grants and sustainable farming incentive, carbon credits, farm research on cycle tour - BBC Sounds

Sustainable farming incentive to re-open in the new year and new capital grants scheme.

www.bbc.co.uk

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · Jun 12

Update from our intrepid @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social who has reached Lincoln (1380 miles of cycling). N. Yorkshire & Cumbria farms next - pls share with female farmer contacts. Fundraising for the Farming Community Network: www.justgiving.com/page/farming...

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · May 27

Here’s the project website, please share with anyone you know who might be interested in being involved!

sites.exeter.ac.uk/farmingfutur...

> The Farming Futures Cycle Tour

The Farming Futures Cycle Tour is the main data collection phase of my PhD project, which explores visions for the future of farming and food production in England. Between mid-April and early-July, I...

sites.exeter.ac.uk

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Hannah Forde @hannahforde.bsky.social · May 27

Funded PhD opportunity at the University of Liverpool to explore the mental health and environmental impacts of outdoor advertising, focusing on meat and dairy

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

The psychology of outdoor advertising at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - The psychology of outdoor advertising at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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Exeter Food @exeterfood.bsky.social · May 27

Join this event tomorrow Wednesday 28 May also including @danbebber.bsky.social and Jennifer Dodsworth, at RGS or online #FoodStudies #FoodSecurity

@exeter.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social

Vicki Hird MSc FRES @vickihird.bsky.social · May 26

Come hear me and others incl @martinecroxall.bsky.social @profneilward.bsky.social at the Royal Geographic Society @rgsibg.bsky.social
on Wednesday at 7.
On
The future of UK agriculture: balancing food security and environmental stewardship
www.rgs.org/events/upcom...

The future of UK agriculture: balancing food security and environmental stewardship - RGS

Join our panel on 28 May to discuss the challenges and opportunities in UK agriculture amid climate change and policy shifts.

www.rgs.org

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Jenny TP @jennytpgrows.bsky.social · May 27

#PhDSky #AcademicSky #Cornwall #Innovation #Community

Fully funded PhD opportunity on the Isles of Scilly
University of Exeter website: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

FindAPhD website: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

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Veronica White @veronicaawhite.bsky.social · May 26

I’m over 1000 miles into my #PhDbyBike and have visited 19 farms across 7 counties, so far!

I’m still looking to speak with women involved in large-scale horticulture and dairy, as well as pig and poultry farming! If you know anyone who might be interested, please do share the project with them!

Brett and Veronica cycling toward the camera on a country lane, with cows in the field on the left

Veronica is standing knee-deep in a field of wheat.

My bike, loaded up with all my touring gear, sits underneath a signpost marking the “Marriott’s Way” cycle route

Veronica stands with her bike on a country lane in Essex, lit by warm golden hour lighting

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