Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverJames Kneale @jameskneale.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I am furious at the way CGES staff have been treated, and at reports that current Geography students might have to take their remaining years of study at the campus in Exeter, nearly 100 miles away. And what timing - scrapping a Geography programme during the fifth heatwave of 2026! 7/9 25513
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverJames Kneale @jameskneale.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I've just heard that the BA/BSc Geography programme is to close at the University of Exeter’s Centre for Geography and Environmental Science (CGES) in Cornwall. This programme was made up of excellent modules with original and content, taught brilliantly—often with real innovation—by extremely 1/9 5172104
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Sharing this petition to Save Geography at the University of Leicester. Please sign to support the important work of colleagues and students there. c.org/mtCYt8V6kQc.orgSave Geography at the University of LeicesterCan you spare a minute to help this campaign? 020
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverWoodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 10/10/2025A timely reminder for #WorldMentalHealthDay to take solace in nature. You never know.. you might find the next #TreeOfTheYear like @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social 🌳👑 041
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverGiulio Mattioli @giuliomattioli.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Important new study by the @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social team in @nature.com finding that "the richest 20% of nations, with 15% of the global population, contribute more than 40% of annual ecological overshoot" doi.org/10.1038/s415... 35436
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 09/10/2025I’m joining a panel today exploring Food and Sustainability by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Food Library. I’ll be speaking about sustainable food and access to food in UK @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @foodgeog.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social @accessnetwork.bsky.social 121
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 25/07/2025I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk 020
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declaration based on a 30 minute debate. The polarisation of views in politics may induce a rescinding of the consensus on the need to address climate change and biodiversity loss. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.comReform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency declarationDurham is thought to be first UK local authority to rescind its statement, in a move condemned as a ‘very dark day’ 030
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverDr Stacey Heath (She/ Her) @drstaceyheath.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Join us for this inaugural event where we will explore the intersection between people, places, and psychology. See you there :) 061
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 05/06/2025My favourite @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social tool for understanding public opinion on climate is now available for the UK! 🇬🇧 Find out how many people in your area are worried about climate change, have experienced its impacts, support action from the government and more. The answers may surprise you!climatecommunication.yale.eduUK climate opinion mapsExplore UK climate opinions by country, region and local authority 1012839
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Such important and positive news that has been years in the making. Developing networks of advocacy & research has been vital in driving this agenda. There is still a long way to go in ensuring positive food cultures is embedded in schools and providing sustainable, healthy and satisfying meals 0101
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 27/05/2025I’m delighted to teach on this transformative and innovative MSc programme. So many graduates have positive experiences, including great work opportunities 010
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverLauren Ball @proflaurenball.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Our recent research highlights the value of working in partnership with community, to genuinely listen to their views, amplify their ideas and respond accordingly as researchers. Check out this latest paper by the fabulous PhD candidate, Shanti Kadariya! academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...academic.oup.comCommunity listening to understand determinants of healthy eating in an Australian priority communityAbstract. Unhealthy dietary behaviour is associated with several adverse health outcomes. However, individual dietary choices aren’t solely the function of 083
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships 011
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverAngela Cassidy @angecass.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Our excellent @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social is cycling across England to meet with farming women & learn about their ideas, visions, plans for the future. Follow her for updates or see project website. Very best of luck!covestocliffs.comThe Farming Futures Cycle TourAs 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. 155
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 24/04/2025This looks like an interesting event tomorrow focused on the new exhibition. I’ll be speaking about ‘Reconnecting People and Places through Food’ alongside other speakers, music etc. @exeter.ac.uk @exeterfood.bsky.social rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ram...rammuseum.org.ukRAMM Lates sponsored by Exeter Friend Legal Services - RAMMCome along to our adults-only, after-hours night of delectable entertainment exploring and celebrating food in all its deliciousness. Experience the thrill of a tea dance as the South Devon Big Band... 041
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Yesterday on the Avignon field course we were hosted by the Mairie d’Avignon & @inrae-france.bsky.social at Lycee Agricol Petraque & City Hall. We learnt about how the Mairie leading an innovative food aid scheme Paniers Solidaires providing local, organic produce to those on low incomes. 120
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Thanks for all your work on the field course too 👏 010
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Exploring the urban environments of central Avignon, including the vibrant food market of les Halles. Situating the city in a lush agricultural hinterland enables a buoyant sustainable food economy. Access to food is constrained for some & we’re exploring #foodaid initiatives as well 000
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 25/03/2025We’ve arrived in Avignon and the new #exetergeography field course is launched! Travelling by train from the UK enables us to run more sustainable field trips. We’re focusing on themes related to Sustainable Food, Migration & Urban Utopias explored in Avignon & Marseille @exeter.ac.uk 160
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Take action to save The Agroforestry Research Trust. Such an important food and land research site in #devon 010
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverThe Woodland Orchard @thewoodlandorchard.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Terrible news from Martin at the Agroforestry Research Trust, who's work was absolutely the main inspiration behind the creation of The Woodland Orchard Details on how you may be able to help in the link www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...agroforestry.co.ukSave the Dartington Forest Garden - The Agroforestry Research Trust 033
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverDavid Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · 18/03/2025"Here’s what I’m committed to every day over the next four years: I will wake up and focus on the places across the nation where we have the biggest positive impact on climate and peoples’ lives." @spears.bsky.social in @energyinnovation.org's newsletter todayopen.substack.comThe Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner Caroline SpearsLocal policymakers are fighting for the climate and winning 04814
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverEnergy Innovation @energyinnovation.org · 18/03/2025The Climate Cabinet: A Q&A With Political Campaigner @spears.bsky.social thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climat... with our @shannonstirone.bsky.social #energysky #greensky 064
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverFood Geographies @foodgeog.bsky.social · 04/02/2025We're excited to be sponsoring 12 sessions at this year's RGS-IBG Annual International Conference. Check out our website for open calls for papers. This will be updated as additional calls come through. foodgeographies.wordpress.com/call-for-pap... #RGSIBG25 #callforpapers #FoodGeogfoodgeographies.wordpress.comCall for Papers 2025Annual International Conference 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 Confer… 022
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Exploring issues of multi level governance and who has responsibility for environmental consumption with GEO1310 students. I enjoy sharing @julianagyeman.bsky.social ‘Just sustainabilities’ concept to centre on issues of environmental #justice @uofebusiness.bsky.social #geography 130
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverSustain: the alliance for better food and farming @sustainweb.org · 07/02/20252025 is a critical year, with the development of a new food strategy, farming roadmap + more on land use to children’s health. Join us 27 March as the national momentum grows to change the UK food system for good. Tickets> buff.ly/40GlHcH 042
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverChris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025It's a sign of the times that, pre-publication, this HE redundancies article started out as a story about UEA with Durham added. Then Kent was added...then Cardiff. A microcosm of UK HE right now, and a typical day in the life at the moment. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...researchprofessionalnews.comFour UK universities announce plans to cut over 750 jobs - Research Professional NewsCardiff, Durham, Kent and UEA the latest institutions to join wave of sector redundancies 27257
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverInterdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025The Oxford Real Farming Conference starts on 9th January. Subsidised tickets are available for farmers, growers, and students, as well as free tickets for those who would otherwise not be able to attend: orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20... #ORFC2025orfc.org.ukBook ORFC 2025 Tickets! 3145
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 07/01/2025How the world is already adapting to climate change - @carbonbrief.org maps and describes the most comprehensive assessment to date of the scientific literature on climate adaptation By @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org and @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap...interactive.carbonbrief.orgInteractive: How the world is already adapting to climate changePeople around the world are already living with the impacts of climate change. Faced with record-breaking heatwaves, storms and floods, many have been forced to adapt to a new reality. 212258
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Jose Andres awarded for his dedication to food aid globally and working alongside communities in need of emergency food assistance #foodaid wck.org/news/medal-o... @wck.orgwck.orgWorld Central Kitchen | WCK Founder José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of FreedomJosé Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to... 030
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 29/11/2024 Great to see #LandAlive conference sharing a post on our ‘Access to Affordable Food’ session that explored how to empower choice and access to sustainable food as a #food aid customer #foodaid #sustainablefood www.instagram.com/p/DC6j1cjopC... 010
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Great start to the #LandAlive conference with a rousing introduction from MP Sarah Dyke on the imperatives for change needed in the food system. thought provoking session on the value of community farming creating change in the food system & building social and environmental connections. 100
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Very much looking forward to the #LandAlive conference today and tomorrow on sustainable food and farming in the SW. www.instagram.com/reel/DCp3RIi...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 100
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 20/11/2024We had an enlivening briefing on #foodinsecurity in #Devon last Friday. We heard grim figures from The Trussell Trust & CAB on growing challenges. As well as action to provide support by excellent community food projects. 130
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverPierre Friedlingstein @pfriedling.bsky.social · 13/11/2024The 2024 Global Carbon Budget projects fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023. Despite the urgent need to cut emissions to slow climate change, there is still “no sign” that the world has reached a peak in fossil CO2 emissions. 15525
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Counting down to the exciting #LandAlive #Sustainablefood and farming conference in Somerset. I’m pleased to be leading 2 sessions: Access to Affordable ‘Real’ food - South West Food Security Forum. Come and join us. www.landalive.co.uk/programme/landalive.co.ukProgrammeRead the Programme Outline for Day 1 and Day 2 of the Regenerative Farming & Sustainable Food exhibition. 22-23rd November at the Bath & West Showground. 131
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hello I’m an Environmental Social Scientist focused on sustainable food networks, Food Insecurity and Public Participation in Environmental Governance. I foreground participatory and coproduction methods… 192
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 13/11/2024I'll be continuing to watch draft texts closely as they emerge over the next two weeks at #COP29 For now, you can get the latest updates via our text tracker: www.carbonbrief.org/... 6/6 092
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverJo Bibby @jobibby.bsky.social · 03/11/2024A new starter pack Women commenting on a range of topics relating to health, care and the determinants of health and inequalities. go.bsky.app/FDUBGFf 38226138
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverFemke Nijsse @femkenijsse.bsky.social · 11/11/2024With the start of COP, we've finished our #100Days100Edits campaign: improving #Wikipedia's #climatechange info one day at a time. Highligts (1/2) - Removed greenwashing at 'pet food' - Clarify that humans are responsible, not mainly responsible for global warming news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...news.exeter.ac.ukClimate change researchers make 100 improvements to Wikipedia ahead of COP29Researchers aim to make 100 improvements to climate change content on Wikipedia for the "100 Days 100 Edits" campaign in a bid to address misinformation and raise public understanding of climate chang... 23416
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 07/11/2024Thought provoking seminar today by Dr Jo Hamilton for #exetergeography on the agency of emotions in #climatechange engagements #socialscience 020
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverNathan Nelson @nathannelson.co.uk · 17/09/2024OK, another starter pack: People and orgs working in / around (and those with interesting things to say about) farming, #agroecology, food systems, land use, #biodiversity and nature recovery (work in progress and UK-centric). Follow all, trim as desired, get someone started here go.bsky.app/DyE1Xt8 116838
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca SandoverRichard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 06/11/2024Food, agriculture, climate, and nature starter pack: go.bsky.app/D1fzHcq 106430
Dr. Rebecca Sandover @rebeccasandover.bsky.social · 06/11/2024Today feels like a day for taking positive action, sharing photos of delicious sustainable local food from a @gsiexeter.bsky.social MSc social - an uplifting photo exhibition by Rinko Kawauchi @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social - positive to see an XR Climate Activism exhibition at Bristol’s M Shed 150