A new documentary, ‘Coastal Tourism: Japan’s Sinking Sector’ premiering on KMTV focuses on the disappearance of Japan’s coastline and how both locals and British academics … Read more
Category: Wellbeing
June News RoundUp
Its the end of the oddest academic year ever. How did we keep study, conservation and climate change at the forefront of the agenda during … Read more
I’m So Grateful I Persevered with University
Stage 3 Anthropology student Grace found her first year at University wasn’t all ‘sunshine, rainbows and unicorns’, but as she approaches the end of her … Read more
Walking in a Winter Wonderland with Dr Devin Finaughty
If I was asked to describe myself in five words, one of those words would be “chionophile” – literally “snow lover”. Dr Devin Finaughty shares … Read more
Revive Review – The Martian and Hotel Rwanda
Professor David Wilkinson opened the Revive Film Festival 2021 on Friday 22 January. Presented to you by the Schools of Psychology, Economics, Politics and International … Read more
“We must be kind to ourselves and respond rather than react to climate change” – Responding mindfully to eco-anxiety
Joshua Stevens is studying for a BSc in Human Geography. Here, he reflects on responding mindfully to the climate crisis to generate positivity. We all … Read more
“We need to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves!” – Harnessing agency to effect change in the age of eco-anxiety
Natasha Jacob, studying for a BSc in Human Ecology with a Year in Professional Practice writes the third in a series of blogs about how … Read more
“To constantly focus on bad news alienates people. We need to ensure that we are sharing a message of hope too.” – How embracing the positive helps combat eco-anxiety
Katie Hargrave-Smith, in her final year studying for a BA in Environmental Social Sciences, writes the second in a series of blogs about how to combat … Read more
Get involved with the School Sustainability Working Group
Katie Hargrave-Smith is in her final year studying for a BA in Environmental Social Sciences. “It feels strange now to think back to nearly two … Read more
“Our mission is to advance inclusivity and gender equality in conservation”: Spotlight on the Women in Conservation Canterbury Network (WCCN)
Conservationists are united by a shared dedication to nature and aspiration to make a positive change for the planet. However, the work can be a … Read more