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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 17h

This week our new masters students enjoyed a visit to Blast Beach, Seaham, where they could get to know one another and our local environment. We're excited to have a fantastic new cohort of postgraduates, and extend a special welcome to those who have joined us from around the world! 👋

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’re excited to be part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social this year with @teessideuni.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk. Read about our hub programme, now live at: www.beinghumanfestival.org/being-human-.... Being Human is the UK’s national festival of the humanities.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This week our third year students are on the Alpine Landscapes and Processes (ALP)field trip module to Arolla in the Swiss Alps.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

Debate about the need for North Sea drilling risks distracting us from asking how the UK can build a low-carbon economy now and in the future, according to Dr @pancholewis.bsky.social, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Ewan Gibbs, of the University Glasgow. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/5pza7en2

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re delighted to be ranked 3rd in the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide! This result continues a series of fantastic results across UK and international league tables. A huge thank you to our staff, students, and alumni, who all contribute to making Durham Geography so special. 🙏

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Last week we hosted the UK Antarctic Science conference, bringing together around 100 researchers from 29 institutions to discuss a diverse range of Antarctic change, and to discuss the future needs of the Antarctic science community as we begin planning for the next International Polar Year."

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉 We are delighted that Durham Geography has been ranked 4th in the Guardian University Guide 2027! This reflects the commitment of our students, academic and professional services colleagues, and the outstanding learning environment we create together! 🌍 www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🌿❄️ How cold is too cold for Arctic shrubs? New research led by @gmelodie.bsky.social shows how unusual “blue rings” in shrub growth rings can reveal when cold disrupts wood development, including the thermal thresholds at which different Arctic shrub species are affected. doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are hiring, this 24 month, 0.6FTE, PDRA role is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to enhancing the 'Reimagining Pathways into Environmental Science through Showcasing Technical Careers' project. durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Critical approaches to the Anthropocene #TMR61 #TheMarkazReview #Anthropocene In “Weeds of the Anthropocene: A View from Palestine,” Silvia Hassouna traces the colonial histories embedded in the category of the “weed” by drawing on the 2020 exhibition Weed Control.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last week we welcomed Milo Newman to the Department. Milo will be working with Professor Cheryl McEwan on the Leverhulme Trust-funded “Living with Weeds” project, which seeks to reconceptualise ‘invasive weeds’ in the UK through migrant and decolonial ecologies and multispecies geographies.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're pleased to share an open-access entry, 'Drone Urbanisms', newly published in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Society, by our PhD student Siewying Shee. Read the full entry 👉 academic.oup.com/edited-volum...

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pancho Lewis recently appeared on Channel 4 news, arguing that the UK Government should not bow to pressure to allow for new drilling in the North Sea. Instead, they need to focus on delivering a low-carbon transition which improves people's lives. Find out more 👉 www.channel4.com/news/roseban...

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Rosebank oil field a ‘distraction’ from real climate problems – Electrify Britain CEO

Andy Burnham now has to decide whether to approve a controversial North Atlantic oil drilling plan - after a consultation on the proposal came to an end.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Dr Amanda Hsieh, Music, Dr Ludovico Rella, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Filip Szczypiński, Chemistry, have each been awarded @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants worth a combined £4.2m. ERC Starting Grants are awarded to talented potential research leaders. Congratulations everyone! 🎉

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cultural Geographies of Love and Catastrophe, a new book edited by our own Paul Harrison and @ajsecor.bsky.social, alongside @mikkojorge.bsky.social Joronen, is now available for free! "An education in love, an education by love, is a geography lesson"💕 edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-cultura...

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

@geogdurham.bsky.social researchers have used freely available satellite radar images to track emperor penguins in polar winter – giving a year-round view of their movements that could support conservation efforts 🐧 Discover more about this amazing work 👉 tinyurl.com/2zv9zdj9

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're Hiring: Data Operation Specialist (Nomis) 📅Closing Date: 14/09/2026 🔗For full details and information on how to apply, durham.taleo.net/careersectio... #Nomis #DurhamGeog #DurhamUniversity #HigherEducation

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Data Operation Specialist - Nomis

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Durham researchers have been in Oslo this week for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) meeting. They've been sharing their latest research and joining international discussions on the past, present, and future of Antarctica, from its ice and landscape to its oceans and life. 🐧❄️🏔️

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Jonny Darling @jonnydarling.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Contributed some thoughts on how Burnham's purported pragmatism could usefully impact asylum policy for this forum - focusing on insourcing asylum accommodation and extending the right to work @geogdurham.bsky.social theconversation.com/should-andy-...

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Should Andy Burnham be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings? Experts react

Pressure is mounting on Andy Burnham to address small boat crossings into the UK.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-level results! Today marks the culmination of a lot of hard work and perseverance. We hope you’re proud of everything you've achieved and wish you all the best for whatever comes next! We’re excited to welcome those of you joining us this autumn! 🌍💜

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

What needs to change for UK immigration policies to succeed? @jonnydarling.bsky.social of @geogdurham.bsky.social shares his perspective on asylum accommodation, local authority involvement & the right to work in this analysis for @uk.theconversation.com Read more:👉 tinyurl.com/2j5rkha3

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Caroline Clason @carolineclason.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulations @hollywytia.bsky.social who successfully defended her PhD yesterday (thanks to examiners @mikebentley.bsky.social & @dmrippin.bsky.social)! 🥳 It was a pleasure to supervise Holly's work on "Rivers on ice: the distribution & evolution of supraglacial channels on mountain glaciers"! ❄️

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Durham Geography is devastated by the sad news of the death of our dear friend and enormously respected and much-loved colleague, Sarah Knuth, after an incredibly brave battle with cancer. Our thoughts go out to her family and close friends. We will miss her immensely.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 21/07/2026

🗣️ “Having scientists in the room…is really important to raise the urgency and the ambition of climate action.” Prof Chris Stokes, @geogdurham.bsky.social talks about why scientists are crucial to the UN COP climate summits. See more 👉 tinyurl.com/34z2nh8m

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/07/2026

Does it make sense legally, environmentally and ethically to try climate interventions? Prof Philip Steinberg, Director of DurhamARCTIC, @geogdurham.bsky.social, is developing a set of parameters for governing agencies when looking at so-called geoengineering. See more 👉 tinyurl.com/34z2nh8m

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Congratulations to @paullangley.bsky.social on the publication of FinTech Capital: The Digital Transformation of Everyday Money and Finance, co-authored with Andrew Leyshon. Further details about the book here: www.zonebooks.org/books/325-fi...

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Last week we welcomed our students, their family and friends to the Department on a sunny graduation day to celebrate their wonderful achievements. On behalf of everyone @geogdurham we wish you all the very best in the next steps in your journey!

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Registration is now open for the UK Antarctic Science meeting which will be hosted by Durham Geography in September. The deadline for registration and abstract submissions is Monday 27th July. Link for both processes are below. Conference link: lnkd.in/etW9fmMM

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our colleague @benandersongeog.bsky.social has just published this piece in 'The Conversation': 'The politics of feeling: why did ‘boring’ prime minister Keir Starmer provoke such visceral reactions?': theconversation.com/the-politics...

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The politics of feeling: why did ‘boring’ prime minister Keir Starmer provoke such visceral reactions?

In the post-2008 world, the political climate is often determined by emotion rather than ideology.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Yesterday we gathered to celebrate our incredible graduates. After years of lectures, tutorials, & field trips, watching our students graduate is always the highlight of our year. We are so proud of everything this cohort has achieved and can't wait to see the impact they make on the world next.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor Karen Lai who has won the award for ‘Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision’ in Durham University’s annual Teaching and Learning Awards. Fantastic news and well done Karen!' 🎉🍾

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our warmest congratulations to all our graduating students today in the class of 2026. We wanted to acknowledge all your hard work over the past three years, to celebrate your wonderful achievements and to wish you all the very best in your future endeavours! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎉🍾🙌

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 25/06/2026

We're advancing understanding of the Arctic, and how we might better protect this crucial part of our planet. The Arctic was the subject of our latest Chancellor-in-Conversation event 👉 tinyurl.com/muvces6t @durhamanthropology.bsky.social, @geogdurham.bsky.social, @durhamglaciology.bsky.social

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 23/06/2026

New research has found why powerful seabed flows can be so damaging to internet cables on the ocean floor. An international team, including Matthieu Cartigny @geogdurham.bsky.social, offers a framework for better predicting these events and protecting infrastructure. 🔗 Read more: brnw.ch/21x3zhE

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Abstract submission is open for the Eighth Sea Level & Coastal Change (SLaCC) meeting, hosted by Durham Geography, 9th-10th September 2026. The meeting is free to attend for Early Career Scientists (who still need to register). Abstract submission deadline is 7th August, details tinyurl.com/5ym9rkzz

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Ahead of COP31 later this year, our colleague Professor Chris Stokes is at the mid-year UN Climate Change conference in Bonn, discussing how the latest science can feed into the negotiations.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Calum Mitchell (Aarhus University) to the Department on Wednesday June 24th. Calum will speak on 'Digital Natures: prefiguration & the aesthetic regimes of nature recovery', details here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 09/06/2026

Researchers have identified a vast fan-shaped basin system hidden beneath Antarctica's ice, reshaping understanding of its geological past. Involving @polarguy.bsky.social from our @geogdurham.bsky.social and led by University of Genoa – read more about this work 🧊 👉 bit.ly/4v1gWsk

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 28/05/2026

Researchers from our Geography Department have uncovered new insights into how meltwater drains through cracks in the Greenland Ice Sheet. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #ClimateChange

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Durham researchers reveal new clues about Greenland glacier melting - Durham University

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Durham Geography PhD student Jay Sinclair has helped to instal the first air quality monitor for a new community monitoring project in Teesside. Funded by @rgs.org, the study tracks how heavy industry and new green projects affect health, stress, and sleep. Exciting work on environmental justice! 🌍💨

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are really looking forward to welcoming Professor Joseph Weiss to the Department on June 11th. Joseph's presentation is entitled 'Irreconcilable: Indigeneity and the Violence of Colonial Erasure in Contemporary Canada'. Further details in the attached poster and below, all welcome.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Professor Adam Hanieh (SOAS) to the Department on June 2nd for his talk on 'Greening the Gulf? Renewables, Fossil Capitalism, and the ‘East-East’ Axis of World Energy'. Details in the attached poster, all welcome.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Once a Durham Geographer, always a Durham Geographer! 🌍We’ve caught up with our alumni to hear about their life after Durham and how they’re tackling real-world challenges. Watch the full interview series here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... 🎓📍#DurhamUniversity #Geography #Alumni #Careers

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Alumni Interviews - Durham University

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Our colleague @jonnyjjt.bsky.social is quoted in this piece published yesterday by the BBC on the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. The article looks at what the disaster has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

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Surviving in a poisoned land: Chernobyl's wildlife is different, but not in the ways you might think

It's 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This is what it has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant.

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Geography at Durham @geogdurham.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The 2026 #MSCA Postdoctoral call is open. 🚀 What: 12–24 months of funded research 🎓 Who: PhD holders (all nationalities) ⌛ Deadline: 9 Sept 2026 Start planning your proposal with us now! 🏰Queries to research.geog@durham.ac.uk. Further info: marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/funding/msca...

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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD and who wish to acquire new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary ...

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Jonny Turnbull 🇺🇦 @jonnyjjt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Last week, I was honoured to discuss Chornobyl's environmental and political legacies with fantastic colleagues as we approach the 40th anniversary of the nuclear catastrophe A recording is available, featuring Serhii Plokhy, Eglė Rindzevičiūtė, and Sasha Dovzhyk www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrrz...

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40 years on: Chornobyl’s legacy and European environmental security

YouTube video by Ukrainian Institute London

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