Outputs (493)

An approach for evaluating the health and safety risk associated with construction project features based on their contribution to accident causation (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The evaluation of health and safety (H&S) risk and the implementation of risk control measures is a hugely important requirement on construction projects. In this light, several risk assessment methods and tools have been developed to enable the eval... Read More about An approach for evaluating the health and safety risk associated with construction project features based on their contribution to accident causation.

An investigation into the barriers towards making existing domestics properties more resilient to the effects of flooding: Results of a case study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The number of major flood incidents has increased significantly over the past ten years. The flood events of summer 2007 witnessed some of the worst flooding to have hit the UK in over sixty years. Climate change and other key factors are playing a... Read More about An investigation into the barriers towards making existing domestics properties more resilient to the effects of flooding: Results of a case study.

Are trends in flashiness evident in natural catchments in the United Kingdom? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Recent trend analysis in undisturbed catchments suggests a significant positive trend in high-flows and flood records over the 30–40 years analysis period ending in 2003, particularly in upland maritime-influenced catchments of the western and northe... Read More about Are trends in flashiness evident in natural catchments in the United Kingdom?.

Managing leadership in the UK university: A case for researching the missing professoriate? (2010)
Journal Article

This article offers a critical review of literature dealing with the topic of educational management and academic leadership as applied to the role of the professor or professoriate in the UK. The review identified a range of leadership issues and as... Read More about Managing leadership in the UK university: A case for researching the missing professoriate?.

An evaluation of the community contracts pilot programme: A report by the University of Manchester for CLG (2010)
Report

Managing Europe's water resources: 21st century challenges (2010)
Book

Water resources, stormwater, wastewater, combined sewer overflow (2010)
Book Chapter

Bottled beverages (water) (2010)
Book Chapter

I really get this module! Using online discussion boards to enhance students' understanding of global climate change (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Overcoming the barriers to installing property level flood protection: An overview of successful case studies (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Recent changes in the focus of flood risk management policy in the UK have led to an increased emphasis on making space for water. In the recognition that not all property at risk of flood can or will benefit from traditional engineered flood defence... Read More about Overcoming the barriers to installing property level flood protection: An overview of successful case studies.

Evolution of the pollution in Rio Piedras marshland (Gulf of Cadiz, Southern Spain) during the Holocene (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Flooding and property values (2009)
Other

Measurable and non-measurable drivers in housing and neighbourhood regeneration policy areas (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Ecotourism and environmental sustainability: Principles and practice (2009)
Book

'Ecotourism' is generally defined as fostering sustainable consumption of natural areas, including educative and conservation-supporting elements. It overlaps with and incorporates wildlife, adventure and nature-based tourism. This book offers concep... Read More about Ecotourism and environmental sustainability: Principles and practice.

Can the behavioural intentions of tourists in tropical forest be made more sustainable through biodiversity interpretation? (2009)
Book Chapter

Post-graduation reflections on the value of a degree (2009)
Journal Article

This article investigates the impact of a changing higher education system on young adults' priorities and motivations. A considerable number of studies have explored the impact of recent changes on patterns of participation within higher education.... Read More about Post-graduation reflections on the value of a degree.

Alternating currents: EU expansion, Bulgarian capitulation and disruptions in the electricity sector of South-east Europe (2009)
Journal Article

Cuba - Environment, justice and equality (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Cuba's successes, constraints and challenges in achieving environmental justice.

Linking gentrification, displacement trajectories and affordability in critical research on urban housing market renewal (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects (2009)
Journal Article

Quantification and characterization of medical waste generated in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in a developing African nation has been conducted to provide insights into existing waste collection and disposal approaches, so as to provide sustainable... Read More about Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects.