About
My research focuses on integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with climate science. I work closely with cultural preservation and biodiversity, conducting ethnographic work in Taiwan, South Korea, and Oceania. Through collaborative projects, I advocate for sustainable solutions to pressing environmental and cultural challenges. I also serve as a Country-of-Origin Expert for the UN International Refugee Rights Initiative.
Preferences
- Location: North West England
- Part of the day: daytime, evening activities, in person and online
- Key stage: KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Themes: environment, environmental management, fieldwork, geopolitics, hazards, biodiversity
Current or most recent role
I am a Professor of Anthropology and Human Geography at University of Central Lancashire.
Previous experience
I have engaged in local outreach in Lancashire, particularly through our Why Humanities Matter event, which targets college students and promotes the value of humanities in shaping critical thinking and career paths. Additionally, I have provided professional outreach to Indigenous students in Taiwan, supporting their pursuit of higher education abroad, helping bridge access to global academic opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Why I want to become a Professional Ambassador
As a Professional Ambassador, I aim to inspire and engage the next generation of geographers by sharing my interdisciplinary research on Indigenous knowledge, climate change, and cultural preservation. I’m passionate about connecting academic scholarship with real-world environmental and social issues, fostering global perspectives and critical thinking in students.
Types of activities
- Talking about current job and career pathway
- Attending a careers fair
- Running activities about my career sector and the opportunities available; talking about what geographical skills I use at work and how geography is used in the 'real world'
- Inspiring young people to choose geography
- Classroom based activities or working with small groups of students to talk about career options
- Supporting a geography club or eco club
- Supporting fieldwork and opportunities outside the classroom
- Visits to place of work
