Ron Martin named as Highly Cited Researcher 2018
6th December, 2018
Professor Ron Martin has been named as a Highly Cited Researcher for 2018, appearing among the top 1% most cited authors on global research interface Web of Science.
Institute Associate Professor Kevin Edwards awarded the Coppock Research Medal
30th November, 2018
SPRI Institute Associate Professor Kevin Edwards was awarded the Coppock Research Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, along with Honorary Fellowship of the Society, in a ceremony held in Perth on 21 November.
The Medal is the Society's "highest research-specific award, awarded for an outstanding contribution to geographical knowledge through research and publication" and was presented by Prof. Charles Withers of Edinburgh University, Geographer Royal for Scotland.
In his citation, Prof. Withers stated that the Medal was conferred for "ground-breaking and joined-up contributions to fields such as palynology, archaeology and geography."
Richard Powell is speaking on 30 November 2018 in Copenhagen at the Danish Institute for International Studies about the UK's new 'Defence Arctic Strategy'.
New homes at risk of coastal flooding
29th November, 2018
In a letter to The Guardian, Professor Tom Spencer calls for more joined-up thinking, and action, to the threat posed to coastal areas by climate change as reported in the UK Climate Projections 2018. In particular, he notes that between 2005 and 2014, over 15,000 buildings were built in coastal areas at significant risk of coastal flooding and/or erosion, with as many as 90,000 being built in the next 5 years if targets are met.
Root and Branch: Bhaskar Vira in Cam magazine
26th November, 2018
Professor Bhaskar Vira is featured in the latest Cam Magazine explaining how natural has economic, practical and spiritual benefits.
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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