All Outputs (51)

‘Shock and Awe’ or ‘Reflection and Change’: Stakeholder perceptions of transformative learning in higher education (2011)
Journal Article

This paper explores theories of transformative learning in the context of research-informed practice in the domains of education for sustainable development (ESD), internationalisation and citizenship. The research process draws on structured discuss... Read More about ‘Shock and Awe’ or ‘Reflection and Change’: Stakeholder perceptions of transformative learning in higher education.

Approaches to community flood science engagement: The River Severn catchment, UK as case-study (2011)
Journal Article

Flood education forms a key element in preparedness strategies to increase flood risk awareness, and empower floodplain communities to act to manage personal risk. Flood science is variably part of education programmes, and yet has potential to incre... Read More about Approaches to community flood science engagement: The River Severn catchment, UK as case-study.

Lunar-solar rhythmpatterns: Towards the material cultures of tides (2011)
Journal Article

The movements of the oceans, and the liminal margins of sea, land and fresh water have profound implications for human / non-human life. Those movements and margins are rhythmically affected by tides which are thus a key means by which the forceful... Read More about Lunar-solar rhythmpatterns: Towards the material cultures of tides.

Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development (2011)
Journal Article

With reference to two ecotourism enterprises that operate within Tambopata, Peru, this paper evaluates key principles necessary to enable the successful achievement of ecotourism in a little-developed tropical forest region. In so doing, it highlight... Read More about Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development.

Driven to excess: Impacts of motor vehicles on the quality of life of residents of three streets in Bristol UK (2011)
Journal Article

Quality of life in cities and towns is of increasing concern to the public, and to policymakers. A major threat to quality of life is the high volume of motor vehicle traffic, associated with a wide range of mental and physical health detriments aris... Read More about Driven to excess: Impacts of motor vehicles on the quality of life of residents of three streets in Bristol UK.

The paradox of intensification (2011)
Journal Article

Urban intensification as part of a smart growth strategy can facilitate low-energy transport modes and reduce overall car use, with benefits to the global environment, but evidence suggests the effect will be less than proportional. Hence, in locatio... Read More about The paradox of intensification.

The blue, the green and the city in between: Tensions between conservation and tall building development in Oslo (2011)
Journal Article

Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of video podcasts as a learning resource for geography (2011)
Journal Article

This paper examines undergraduate student perceptions of the learning utility of video podcasts, with particular reference to their understanding of exotic ecosystems. The podcasts were made accessible to students through a virtual learning environme... Read More about Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of video podcasts as a learning resource for geography.

On the potential for recognising of social interaction and social learning in modelling travellers' change of behaviour under uncertainty (2011)
Journal Article

This study aims to investigate the potential of incorporating social interaction and social learning in modelling travellers' change of behaviour under uncertainty. The interdependent situation between travellers in using the road as a public good is... Read More about On the potential for recognising of social interaction and social learning in modelling travellers' change of behaviour under uncertainty.

New technology, new pedagogy? Employing video podcasts in learning and teaching about exotic ecosystems (2011)
Journal Article

This paper examines the experiences of undergraduate university students in response to the employment of video podcasts to support learning and teaching about exotic ecosystems. Six, 15-20-minute podcasts were made accessible to students through a v... Read More about New technology, new pedagogy? Employing video podcasts in learning and teaching about exotic ecosystems.

Recreational angling markets to advance the conservation of a reach of the Western Ramganga River, India (2011)
Journal Article

1. Mahseer fishes of the genus Tor are 'iconic species' in Indian rivers, representing 'flagship' species for conservation purposes but with additional exploitable, cultural and economic values. Conservation action is required to address their vulner... Read More about Recreational angling markets to advance the conservation of a reach of the Western Ramganga River, India.