Incorporar el trabajo centrado en el impacto a las primeras carreras de investigación es una forma interesante de extender la cultura académica positiva y contribuir al bien social. Este blog ha sido escrito por Millie McCallum, que actualmente cursa un máster (con honores) en Geografía, que se ha unido a los académicos en un nuevo … Read more
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
Understanding how illness and disease might be experienced by another person is easier said than done. Yet, with the advent of virtual reality (VR), there are growing possibilities. Virtual reality transcends physical boundaries, allowing users to immerse themselves in interpretations of the lived experiences of others, often shedding new light on misconceptions. A flourishing interdisciplinary … Read more
Dr Mattia Fumanti, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Anthropology, has built his academic career by forming and sustaining long lasting research relationships in the field. Rooted in his research into post-apartheid political transformations, these have evolved over time into sustained partnerships with people, most notably in Namibia. Building on over twenty years’ ethnographic … Read more
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
