The challenge and opportunities of turbulent times
14th February, 2019
Professor Ron Martin addressed the Regional Studies Association in his role as President exploring the challenges and opportunities brought about by recent economic and political turbulence. An extract is published on the RSA blog.
Surface lakes cause Antarctic ice shelves to 'flex'
13th February, 2019
A team of British and American researchers, co-led by Alison Banwell and Ian Willis at the Scott Polar Research Institute, has measured how much the McMurdo ice shelf in Antarctica flexes in response to the filling and draining of meltwater lakes on its surface. This type of flexing had been hypothesised before and simulated by computer models, but this is the first time the phenomenon has been measured in the field. The results are reported in the journal Nature Communications.
Rising seas: to keep humans safe, let nature shape the coast
11th February, 2019
Writing in The Conversation, Department Lecturer Dr Iris Moeller argues that rising sea levels won't be solved by trying to keep the coast in place, instead, for a defence from coastal flooding, we need to take a step back and let nature decide.
Does the north pole still matter?
8th February, 2019
Is the North Pole still important, when most of us will never visit it and know almost nothing about it? A new book by Dr Michael Bravo charts the history of the North Pole and finds a place that is both real and imaginary, with fascinating stories to tell
Third Centenary Lecture: Professor Derek Gregory
6th February, 2019
On Thursday 7 Feb the Department will welcome alumnus and former staff member Professor Derek Gregory of the University of British Columbia to deliver the third in our Centenary Lecture Series.
Professor Gregory will speak on 'Bloody Geography: injured bodies and the space of modern war'. 5pm, Large Lecture Theatre, all welcome!
The Cambridge Geography Tripos turns 100 in 2019. We are celebrating with a programme including a Centenary Lecture Series, London public panel and Alumni Celebration Day. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events soon.
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