Friday

Climate Change and Mental Health in Scotland - glad to see the ‘national conversation’ continue with Scot Gov and PHS colleagues and all presenters, including from the UofG Climate Change and Mental Health Network @uofgnews.bsky.social

June

Sometimes l think my belief in EVOO is the only thing that keeps me going. A sign of the times.

‘The task facing a mature society is to adapt its methods of financing universities to sustaining the purposes for which such institutions exist – rather than, as at present, the other way round’. Essential context for Britain’s university crisis.

Vacancy: Departmental Lecturer in Human Geography SoGE, in association with @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social, seeks an outstanding Departmental Lecturer in Human Geography to provide cover during Professor Derek McCormack’s period as Head of School: https://bit.ly/3PUDVG7 #academicsky

Celebrating late May. Practicing gratitude for this, here, now. And those close in. ☀️

Willing ☀️

May

You’re not alone. Our trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to listen to any concerns you may have as a result of the revised EHRC guidance being laid before parliament. We’ve supported the community through trials and tribulations for over 50 years, and we’re here for you today.

University of Reading is hiring a critical human geographer with experience teaching quantitative and/or mixed methods. £47,389-£54,893 salary. Apply by May 13. #urbanism #urbanplanning #HumanGeography #QuantitativeGeography #AcademicJobs

Just reading the latest headlines spanning political, viral, educational drama while listening to a Scottish radio station about the football. Genuinely think everyone should get a grip. I don’t often say this.

Petition to save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire: c.org/9JLppW5tMS

I could not be angrier or more heartbroken today as thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham receive official communication that they’re up for redundancy. But I also could not be prouder of my inspiring colleagues who refuse to simply accept this as inevitable. We will fight for our jobs!

"Nature connection, belonging, and wellbeing of Black and Black-mixed heritage walkers’. Are you from a Black or Black-mixed heritage background? Please fill out the survey or pass on. If you have any questions, please email the researcher: Ceara Webster [email protected]

The recipients of this year's Honorary Fellowships from the academic community are Professor Martin Evans, Professor Giles Foody and Professor David Richards @davidr1chards.bsky.social. @geogdurham.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social

The recipient of the 2026 Area Prize for the best paper written by an early-career scholar is Madelaine Joyce @maddiejoyce.bsky.social. @rhulgeography.bsky.social

The Alfred Steers Prize is awarded for the best overall dissertation in a UK geography department. This year's recipient is William Fricker. @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

The recipient of the 2026 Taylor and Francis Award for excellence in the promotion and practice of teaching and learning in Higher Education is Dr Amber Murrey @ambermurrey.bsky.social. @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

Dr Jonathan Westaway @jonwestaway.bsky.social is this year's recipient of the Geographical Engagement Award which recognises excellence in public engagement in relation to geographical issues and/or geography through the media, design or other means. @unilancashire.bsky.social

The recipients of this year's Gill Memorial Award for the encouragement of geographical research in early career researchers are Dr Filip Biljecki (National University of Singapore) and Dr Zoë Thomas @climate-zoe.bsky.social. @unisouthampton.bsky.social

The 2026 recipient of the Cuthbert Peek Award is Professor Larissa Naylor @shoreshapers.bsky.social. This award recognises work which advances geographical knowledge of human impact on the environment through the application of contemporary methods. @uofgges.bsky.social

The Back Award recognises applied or scientific geographical studies which make an outstanding contribution to the development of national or international public policy. This year's recipient is Professor Stefan Bouzarovski @stefanb23.bsky.social. @uomseed.bsky.social

The recipient of this year's Murchison Award for publications judged to contribute most to geographical science in recent years is Professor Anoop Nayak @anoop79.bsky.social. @ncl-geography.bsky.social

Professor Danielle Schreve is the recipient of the 2026 Busk Medal for conservation research or for fieldwork abroad in geography. @bristoluni.bsky.social

The recipient of the 2026 Victoria Medal for conspicuous merit in research in geography is Professor Rachel Pain @rachelpain.bsky.social. @ncl-geography.bsky.social

Professor Loretta Lees @lorettaclees.bsky.social is the recipient of this year's Patron’s Medal for the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery. @buoncities.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social

Congratulations to this year’s Society medal and award recipients, recognised for their outstanding contributions to geographical research. Learn more about some of this year’s recipients, working across the geography academic community, below 👇

"Nature connection, belonging, and wellbeing of Black and Black-mixed heritage walkers’. Are you from a Black or Black-mixed heritage background? Please fill out the survey. If you have any questions, please email the researcher: Ceara Webster [email protected]

Sunny Saltings ☀️

And the lilac returns after a few years of struggle. Hoping it’s a sign ☀️

Marking Beltane by smart phone reminders, but still grateful.

It's been a great 2026 season of 'How light is it in #Orkney at 5pm this week.' We started in the darkness of early January and ended in the light of April after the clocks had gone forward. Here's all the weeks put together as we moved from 5pm darkness to 5pm sunshine. 💡

Celebrating what the sun brings .. even in Glasgow ☀️

Inside the experience of the ambiguous loss of a missing loved one. The boy who vanished: 50 years on from the disappearance of Sandy Davidson www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘Misogyny with a marketing budget’: UK AI firm accused of sexist advert

My old university NTNU in Trondheim is finally! recruiting a fully tenured associate professor in modern environmental history. This is a great opportunity for the right person. #envhist

Good news! Applications for the 2026 Fi Wi Road Internship are still open. An exciting opportunity for Black and mixed-Black heritage geography students, the Fi Wi Road project supports you to build networks, develop your voice, and gain experience. Apply by 20 April 👇 https://bit.ly/4undzvM

The Tramuntana mountains and the valley of oranges has saved me in 2026. #gratitude. Wondering how to leave. ☀️🍊

🌑 Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Interested in light generally? 🌞 I'd highly recommend listening to this episode of What's Up Docs with the van Tulleken brothers & @hesterparr.bsky.social ❤️ Loving the Drs' crush on human geography ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Thanks to UIB, Palma for hosting my research leave ☀️

BBC R4 ‘What’s Up Docs?’ Invited me on this week to talk about light. A fun episode with follow-up episode on ‘Dr’s notes’. Starts around 7 mins in. Episode 2 discusses the book ‘Light is a right’ @slipshodspeller.bsky.social @alecfinlay.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgges.bsky.social