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Research Centre for Urban Studies Institute for Place, Environment and Society Heriot-Watt University ~Research for sustainable, resilient and just cities and communities~ www.hw.ac.uk/uk/schools/energy-geos…

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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join us on Saturday 27th June for the Edinburgh Climate Festival at The Meadows. Our stand will be open from 12-7pm with interactive activities including: 🌍 Our Connected World 🌳 The Wish Tree 📷 Climate Photo Wall 🎨 Climate Art Canvas www.edinburghclimatefestival.com
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Free community festival celebrating climate action
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Join us on Thursday 11th June:
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Powerful discussions yesterday at the Reimagining Climate Futures event held at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social in collaboration with #EdinburghClimateFestival as a pre-event for the upcoming festival 27th June (12-7pm in The Meadows) We'll be there, join us! www.edinburghclimatefestival.com
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Join us tomorrow!
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Join Us! Reimagining Climate Futures: Connecting the Amazon and Scotland Through People, Knowledge and Action. An Edinburgh Climate Festival Preview Event. 📍 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus – James Watt Centre 2, Craig Room. 📅 Wednesday, 6 May 🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM Everyone is welcome!
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Congrats Hanna Rauf @svdjagt.bsky.social & @hcsmith.bsky.social & co-authors on their report w #GlobalDisasterPreparednessCenter Exploring community-based stewardship of nature-based solutions (NbS) in upgraded informal settlements: the case of Bangkok, Thailand preparecenter.org/wp-content/u...
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Check out the Heriot Watt University video on what difference research makes to social inclusion and equality featuring work by RCUS professor @hcsmith.bsky.social and our colleagues at @i-sphere.bsky.social youtu.be/FD0lu3IZW64?...
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Research - what difference does it make to social inclusion and equality?
YouTube video by Heriot-Watt University
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Fantastic piece in @theguardian.com by @sbearne.bsky.social about grassroots #ClimateAction and #RiskManagement in Medellín, Colombia - including quotes from our very own @hcsmith.bsky.social whose collaborative research in Comuna 8 spans a decade www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Rainwater harvesting and eco-gardens: how one Colombian neighbourhood helped a whole city plan for climate change
From rainwater harvesting to tree nurseries, communities in Medellín are taking steps to increase their landslide and flooding resilience
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
#ToRead new #OpenAccess paper by @hcsmith.bsky.social & co-authors: From protesting to proposing: the evolution of community organizations’ involvement in co-managing disaster risk management in Comuna 8, Medellín, Colombia journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Also new to the #ToRead list by D.Menezes, S.Hasan and G.Netto: #Migration, Access to #SocialHousing and Reflexivity: Migrant Engagement with Choice-Based Lettings Systems in the UK www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/15...
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
New publication co-authored by RCUS Prof Ryan Woolrych Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilient environments and communities for ageing well available #OpenAccess in the book #HealthyAgeing edited by J. Phillips and E. Douglas www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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6 Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilient environments and communities for ageing well
6 Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilient environments and communities for ageing well was published in Healthy Ageing on page 79.
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join the next PES Seminar on Weds 11th Feb: Geography, Governance and Contested Spaces: Edinburgh since 2010 Speaker: Professor Cliff Hague Time: 12:00 (UK time) Format: Online. To access the Teams link, please contact: a.portella@hw.ac.uk
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
In Edinburgh? Come see the exhibit "Amazon Indigenous Wisdom" from 2pm today - 3Nov in Heriot-Watt U GRID Building, featuring drawings by Indigenous communities, reflecting their struggle to live with the impacts of climate change as part of the Mae Mekea Project led by @adriportella.bsky.social
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If you're in Edinburgh, go check out the Jar in Action exhibit at Summerhall from 29Sept-19Oct The jars represent different takes on the question "What does sustainability mean to you?" and includes work by HWU's Geography undergrad students www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/jar-in...
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Jar in Action - Summerhall Arts
Jar in Action is an ongoing project undertaking research into perceptions around sustainability, produced by fusionartsci.co.uk With engagement at its core the project asks artists, scientists and com...
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Ryan Woolrych is in Praque presenting on his work on #ClimateChange and #Ageing at the CAMP (Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning) Conference more info on the programme & related events: praha.camp/en/program
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DrCarolineBrown @drcarolinebrown.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Had a lovely jaunt out to see old colleagues and friends at #HeriotWatt University today - and to meet the class of 2025 as they start their journeys as #FuturePlanners! Welcome to the planning family and best of luck with your studies.
A group of people in a classroom listening to Dr Sacha Hassan, welcoming them to Heriot Watt University A group of people in a University classroom - to the far left there is a person standing up and smiling. The person is Dr Caroline Brown…
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Check out our fully-funded PhD Scholarship (one spot) to study the intersection between Climate Action and Climate (In)Justice at Heriot Watt, Edinburgh campus. Open to home and overseas students. Due 26 Sept #ClimateJustice #HumanGeography www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Understanding the Intersection between Climate Action and Climate (In)Justice at Heriot-Watt University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Understanding the Intersection between Climate Action and Climate (In)Justice at Heriot-Watt University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Early access to new article in #LancetRegionalHealth on the benefits and risks of #ArtificialIntelligence for #migrant #health (co-authored by Gina Netto, RCUS) #AI @hcsmith.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Artificial Intelligence in migrant health: a critical perspective on opportunities and risks
Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are leading to the proliferation of health applications. AI presents both opportunities and risks for migrants, including refugees, and asylum-seekers. T...
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Thread: Some recent work from our Roma Place Age project: Developing place-based interventions to address health and wellbeing inequalities for Roma populations. Funded by UKRI AHRC Keep an eye out for future updates via the project website: romaplaceage.com
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
New paper by Koorosh Ahghabozorgi (w @svdjagt.bsky.social @hcsmith.bsky.social) shows the importance and benefits of blue/green spaces for students' #MentalHealth #UrbanForestry #UrbanGreening #Landscapes www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The role of university campus landscape characteristics in students’ mental health
University students frequently suffer from mental health challenges such as stress, depression, and anxiety during their studies. It is therefore cruc…
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
In Brasilia now, in UK soon, Mae Mekea Project team present their 3D model of the #AmazonRainforest exploring how the forest is changing & lived experiences of #IndigenousPeoples on frontlines of #ClimateChange @adriportella.bsky.social @hcsmith.bsky.social maemekea.site.hw.ac.uk/the-amazon-i...
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The Amazon in 3D – Amazon Indigenous Wisdom
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
New paper in Habitat International co-authored by RCUS Prof. Colin Jones shows nonlinear & spatial heterogeneity effects on #Housing prices in Beijing. Proximity to the central #BusinessDistrict, housing age, & size show significant spatially variable impacts. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Examining the nonlinear and spatial heterogeneity of housing prices in urban Beijing: an application of GeoShapley
Housing is essential for human well-being and economic stability. Major metropolitan areas, particularly in developing countries, face severe housing …
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
New report by Ryan Woolrych and Sacha Hasan on their work with MECOPP.org.uk : Where Are We Now? Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Supports for Black and Minority Ethnic #UnpaidCarers across #Scotland: www.mecopp.org.uk/where-are-we...
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Where Are We Now — MECOPP
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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Good to see a legal right to breaks for unpaid carers being enshrined in law, something our friends MECOPP called for in their recent report which exposed the hardship and exhaustion experienced by BME unpaid carers in Scotland. More on their calls: www.mecopp.org.uk/where-are-we... #CarersWeek
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Where Are We Now — MECOPP
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Check out the exciting new publication from @adriportella.bsky.social and the Mae Mekea project team: From the Amazon to the World: Confronting Climate Change Together. Free to download here: researchportal.hw.ac.uk/en/publicati...
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From the Amazon to the World: Confronting Climate Change Together
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Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
New research from our Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research shows stark #ethnic disparities in West Midlands #homelessness. But innovative #prevention practices are beginning to work across the region. More here: tinyurl.com/32brjpy2 #HeriotWattUni #SocialPolicy
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New research strengthens West Midlands’ commitment to tackle ethnic disparities in homelessness
Levels of homelessness are disproportionate among minoritised communities in the West Midlands, new research from Heriot-Watt University finds.
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Congrats to our PhD student, Mireya Gómez-Nava, & team for winning a funding competition for their project: “From Knowledge to Action: Mexican Indigenous Women Harvesting Water for the Future” with support from University of Birmingham, British Council, & Tecnológico de Monterrey - Guadalajara.
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Congrats to our doctoral student, Jess Bowden, for passing her PhD viva! #openacces publications from her thesis, Exploring Links Between #Heritage, #Memory and #SenseofPlace in Order to Understand How #OlderAdults Interact with Their Local #HistoricEnvironment, are linked in the thread below
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Harry Smith @hcsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Inspiring community work in self-built neighbourhoods in Medellin, collaborating with community organisations (JAC & Huerta Escuela El Faro, Mesa de Vivienda y Hábitat C8), NGOs (Madre Tierra Permacultura), and researchers at @hwu-rcus.bsky.social and @uoe-cahss.bsky.social. youtu.be/LEucGbeBBA4?...
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Restauración Ecológica El Faro
YouTube video by Corporación Jurídica Libertad
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Congratulations to our PGR student Koorosh Aghabozorgi who yesterday passed his viva AND heard news of publishing his latest article on the same day! Read the preprint on the role of our @heriotwattuni.bsky.social campus #landscape in supporting student #MentalHealth here: doi.org/10.1016/j.uf....
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
RCUS in the News: S.Hasan & D.Menezes found systemic barriers prevent people with learning disabilities & complex needs from accessing appropriate #housing in #Scotland “The reality is a postcode lottery which is unsustainable & damaging for our most vulnerable residents" news.stv.tv/east-central...
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People with learning disabilities facing barriers to housing, report warns
It found around 1,300 people face challenges with appropriate accommodation, which was branded ‘varied and inconsistent’.
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Congrats to our colleague, Sander van der Jagt, for his nomination for Best PhD Supervisor in the Heriot Watt Student Union Oscars www.hwunion.com/news/article...
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Student Union Oscars 2025 Nominees
The shortlist of nominees for this year's Student Union Oscars!
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Congrats to our @hwu-rcus.bsky.social colleagues, Dr Sacha Hasan, & Dr Deborah Menezes for their important research on housing barriers for people with complex needs in Scotland
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Research Centre for Urban Studies @hwu-rcus.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Join us for the next Institute for Place, Environment and Society seminar on Monday 28th April at 12:30pm with Dr Felipe Tuxá 'Speaking of white lethality to the ICC: Indigenous Movement Strategies to Fight Genocide in Brazil' To register, email m.menton@hw.ac.uk
Poster for the PES Seminar Series, Research Centre for Urban Studies, Heriot-Watt University, UK. Speaking of white lethality to the ICC: Indigenous Movement Strategies to Fight Genocide in Brazil by Felipe Tuxá. 28th April 2025 at 12:30pm. Includes a photo of Felipe Tuxá speaking.
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