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Room: F22, Thoday Building

Email: l.yorke@bangor.ac.uk

Lynda is a Quaternary geomorphologist, with principal emphasis in fluvial and pro-glacial sequences. Her doctoral research was focused on northern England, and the River Tyne sequences that developed post-glacially. She is interested in Quaternary environmental change and fluvial histories, including geoarchaeology, relict glacial environments, and flood risk and hazards. Lynda's research takes a critical physical geography approach combining insights from geomorphology, politcs of risk and disasters, and community-led responses around climate change and cultural heritage to promote socio-eco transformations and environmental justice. Lynda is a key voice in the geographies of education, an advocate of inclusion and accessibility in geosciences, and the use of virtual technologies to enhance learning.

Lynda has held NERC-funded grants (PI and co-I) ( ClicHer), and Shore to Shelter (Engaging the Public with Environmental Science). She has also been awarded funding from the British Council, the Learned Society of Wales, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Higher Education Academy. Ìý

She is the Degree Programme Director for the Geography programmes at Â鶹Íø. Lynda is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). She was the Chair of the RGS-IBG Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd; 2021-2024).Ìý

Lynda has studied and worked in a number of UK Universities. She began her career at Northumbria University (BSc.), went on to Durham University (MSc.) and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Hull. She worked in industry prior to her undergraduate degree and following her Masters' degree. She worked as a Junior Research Associate in the early 2000s on a number of Aggregate Levy Funded projects. She was a post-doc at the University of Liverpool.Ìý

MEDIA

Lynda is available for media contact. She has experience of both radio and televsion (BBC and ITV), pre-recorded and live delivery.Ìý

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

2024-date Editorial Board Member,

2024-date Editorial Board Member,

2023-date External Examiner (Physical Geography) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

2021-date External Examiner (Physical Geography/Natural Hazard Management) University of Chester

2021-2024 Chair,

2020-2024 Member, RGS-IBG Geography Programmes Accreditation Panel

2020-2023 Editorial Board Member,

2019-2024 External Examiner (Physical Geography), Bath Spa University

2019-2021 Deputy Chair,

2014-2017 Ordinary Secretary, Outreach Committee,

2004-2007 Postgraduate Rep, (QRA).

Teaching

I am the module organiser for:Ìý

• ENS-1101 Geography Field Study (north Wales)
• ENS-2004 Geohazards, Disasters and Mitigation
• DXX-3018 Rivers, Coasts and Oceans

I contribute to:

• ENS-1100 Earth Systems and Processes
• ENS-1101 Geography Field Study (north Wales)
• ENS-1000 Academic Tutorial & Key Skills
• ONS-1001 Environmental Data Analysis
• OSX-1003 Earth, Climate and EvolutionÌý
• OSX-2011 Ice and OceansÌýÌý
• HTA-2136/3126 Geoarchaeology
• DXX-3701 Geography DissertationÌý
• DXX-4103 MGeog Dissertation

ÌýPhD Student Supervison

Rachel Jones. The identification and significance of landing places in coastal and maritime archaeology. 2020 - present.

Sarah Morton Williams. Geoarchaeology of Anglesey. 2021 - present.

Quaternary environmental change and fluvial histories, with reference to the Last Glacial Maximum and post-glacial periods.

Natural hazards and disasters, particularly hydro-meterological.Ìý

Climate Change and Community Engagement.

Geoarchaeology, with reference to fluvial and coastal settings.

Geographies of Education, and Inclusive and Accessible Fieldwork.

I am willing to supervise a PhD

2025

• Accepted/In press
  Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Jul 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Routledge Handbook of Field Research. Hammett, D. & Holmes, N. (eds.). Routledge, p. 296-305
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• E-pub ahead of print
  Hurrell, E., Hutchinson, S., Yorke, L., Batty, L., Bunting, J., Swanton, D., McDougall, D. & Parsons, D., 31 Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Area. e70011.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

• Published
  Forino, G., Yorke, L., Del Pinto, M., Griffiths, H., Barker, L., Bates, M., Brummage, S., Davies, S., Patterson, C., Roberts, H., Robinson, G. & Webb, A., 18 Sept 2024, Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
• Published
  Luu, C., Forino, G., Yorke, L., Ha, H., Bui, Q. D., Tran, H. H., Nguyen, D. Q., Duong, H. C. & Kervyn, M., 5 Dec 2024, In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. 24, 12, p. 4385–4408
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., Chiverrell, R. & Schwenninger, J.-L., 1 Feb 2024, In: Geomorphology. 446, 109007.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Woodley, E., Barr, S., Batty, L., Bickerstaff, K., Darvill, C., Ferdous, R., Holmes, N., Jon, I., Lynch, K., Marvell, A., McDougall, D., Pitt, H., Singleton, A., Souch, C. & Yorke, L., 11 Nov 2024, In: Geo: Geography and Environment. 11, 2
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. R. & Hutchinson, S. M., 10 Dec 2024, How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography.. Chen, G. & Eaves, L. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2023

• Published
  Forino, G., Yorke, L., Robinson, G., Austin, M., Sieradzan, K. & Hewitt, J., 28 Jun 2023, Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2022

• Published
  Yorke, L., Hutchinson , S. & Hurrell , L., 31 May 2022, 16 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Finn, M., Hammond, L., Healy, G., Todd, J., Marvell, A., McKendrick, J. & Yorke, L., Mar 2022, In: Area. 54, 1, p. 41-51 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., McDougall, D. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Nov 2022, Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., Hurrell, L. & Hutchinson, S., 25 Jul 2022
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2021

• Published
  Yorke, L., Tate, S. & Davis, M., 13 Dec 2021, Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). 42 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

2020

• Published
  Yorke, L., 19 Oct 2020, 1 p.
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2017

• Published
  Yorke, L., 25 May 2017, In: Geology Today. 33, 3, p. 114-118
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• Published
  Livingstone, S. J., Evans, D. J., Cofaigha, C. Ó., Davies, B. J., Merritt, J. W., Huddart, D., Mitchell, W. A., Roberts, D. H. & Yorke, L., 1 Feb 2013, In: Earth-Science Reviews. 111, 1-2, p. 25-55
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., 2013, The Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Quaternary Research Association, London, p. 135-142
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L., 2013, The Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire: Field Guide. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Quaternary Research Association, London, p. 129-134
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• Published
  Davies, B. (Editor), Yorke, L. (Editor), Bridgland, D. (Editor) & Roberts, D. (Editor), 13 Sept 2013, Quaternary Research Association, London. 208 p. (Field Guide)
  Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

2012

• Published
  Yorke, L., Rumsby, B. T. & Chiverrell, R. C., 1 Aug 2012, In: Proceedings of the Geologists' Association. 123, 4, p. 608-625
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• Published
  Hooke, J. M. & Yorke, L., 1 Nov 2011, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 36, 14, p. 1910-1928
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Jones, A., Brewer, P., Macklin, M., Swain, C., Bird, G., Griffiths, H. & Yorke, L., Feb 2011, 68 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2010

• Published
  Hooke, J. M. & Yorke, L., 1 Oct 2010, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 35, 13, p. 1601-1614
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

• Published
  Yorke, L., Fuller, I., Howard, A. & Passmore, D., 10 Apr 2007, Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, 118, 2, p. 201 211 p.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2002

• Published
  Yorke, L., McManus, K. & Howard, A., 2002, Advancing the Agenda in Archaeology and Alluvium. 4b
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2025

• Description:

  A two-part symposium celebrating the publication of the book "How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography: Theory, Praxis, and Shaping our Future" (E Elgar 2024) during the AAG Annual Meeting in Detroit.

  Part 1: Book Introduction and Panel Discussion

  In this session, two book co-editors will introduce the book and then facilitate a panel discussion with a group of participants. The panel will explore the following topics:

  Historical intersections between Geography, DEI, and Justice

  Current challenges and disruptions within these fields

  Success stories and future directions

  Part 2: Author Conversations

  In Part 2, we'll host a conversation with contributors to the book, where they will discuss their individual contributions and the broader themes of the book. Part 2 are organized into two sessions.

  27 Mar 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Initial meeting to explore collaboration with the National Trust Wales at Porthdillaen linked to flood prevention, community engagement, and harbour/seagrass preservation.

  18 Mar 2025

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Work on advisory panels for social community and cultural engagement (Contributor)

• 5 Mar 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Women plus Water Global Network

  11 Feb 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2024

• Future Teacher Reborn 2027-2026

  28 Nov 2024

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Discussant panel/workshop on the future of fieldwork teaching.

  11 Sep 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 27 Jun 2024

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Discussant panel (hybrid and in-person).

  26 Jun 2024

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 6 Apr 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• A community engagement event centred around climate change communication, coastal communities, and cultural heritage.

  26 Mar 2024

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Organiser)

• A CPD event at York St John University for faculty staff and academics.

  31 Jan 2024

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2023

• An invited talk for the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine seminar series.

  6 Dec 2023

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• A teaching training event for GCSE and A-level geography teachers focused on building inclusive and accessible school-level field work.

  28 Nov 2023 – 7 Dec 2023

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 15 Jul 2023

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 14 Apr 2023

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Participatory community event focused on discussions around valuing cultural heritage and how to best communicate climate change that threatens our heritage.

  22 Mar 2023

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Organiser)

2022

• 21 Nov 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 14 Sep 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• This session will host a Panel of Experts who will provide their insights into the creation, current and future use of digital resources for learning and teaching, and the role of DVRs in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and outreach.

  1 Sep 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Invited speaker)

• In this panel, we focus on the politics and practices of promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in geography, environmental science, and allied disciplines.

  31 Aug 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Invited speaker)

• 30 Aug 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 30 Aug 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• A workshop designed to get participants engaging with inclusion and accessibility issues associated with field work in environmental sciences.

  29 Jun 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 01/04/2023 – 08/08/2024 (Finished)

• 01/01/2023 – 05/09/2024 (Finished)

• 15/12/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• 01/12/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  Layman's description

  More Inclusive Fieldwork

2024: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award: RGS. Building inclusivity and accessibility into your fieldwork. Co-Lead. March-Sept 2024.

2023: Shore to Shelter Project: NERC Growing Roots Public Engagement with Science. PL. May 2023 - March 2024.

2023: Clicher Project: NERC Discovery Science Award. Linking Castles and Seas, People and Science. Co-Lead. Jan-March 2023.

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

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