Geography and Environment has welcomed seven new experienced academics to its team strengthening existing expertise in economic, cultural and environmental geography.
The new members of the team are Dr Julie Vullnetari, Dr Bradley Garrett, Dr Eleanor Wilkinson, Dr Brian Hracs, Dr Tom Kemeny, Dr James Dyke and Dr Marije Schaafsma. They bring a range of research interests including:
- the links between internal and international migration
- overlooked and forgotten environments, places and histories
- single-life in contemporary Britain
- digital technologies and global competition in the creative economy
- innovation and learning in regional development and growth
- dynamics modelling and complexity science
- environmental economics
Head of Geography and Environment Professor Stephen Darby comments:
“The arrival of our new staff heralds exciting times. We are extremely fortunate to have been able to recruit so many talented and dedicated professionals.”
You can learn more about the new members of the team on the University website.