It’s raining MMMEN: My time as an intern on the Making Music for Managing El Niño project

Embedding impact-focussed work into early careers in research is an exciting way to extend positive academic culture and contribute to societal good. This blog was written by Millie McCallum, currently undertaking her MA (Hons) in Geography, who has joined academics in a new project. By involving and empowering our student community through generating impact, the … Read more

Nina Laurie: Opportunity Explorer

A background Nina Laurie is a Professor in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development. When asked if she would agree to be interviewed for this blog, she welcomed us with open arms, flapjacks, and keychains from Peru. Filled with stories from trips that have changed her outlook on her research, she has in the … Read more

A Connected Curriculum: The South Asia History Project 

What do ancient India and video calls have in common? It’s not a trick question. Aryabhatta (476–550 CE) was an Indian mathematician whose place-value system was instrumental to the development of zero. Over thousands of years, and further established through thinkers such as Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi (c.780 – c.850 CE), that concept of zero underlies … Read more

Science4All: Exploring science through colour

What if children could discover the world of science in a new way – through colour? Dr Danica Pinto, Lecturer in the School of Chemistry, has created Science4All – a website that hosts colouring pages and teaching resources to inspire young people to engage with STEM. Beyond being fun for young audiences, colouring is a … Read more