Dr Steven Gillespie
- University Teacher (Interdisciplinary Studies)
telephone: 01387702344
email: Steven.Gillespie@glasgow.ac.uk
Biography
Originally from Stirlingshire, Steven came to the University of Glasgow in 2001 to research for a PhD in sustainable rural development. Prior to this, Steven completed a MSc in Environmental Studies (Strathclyde), a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management (Northumbria) and a HND in Managing Urban Environments (Forth Valley). His undergraduate research investigated the population ecology of the common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) at three intertidal habitats in the Outer Hebrides (North Uist, South Uist and Barra). Continuing his interest in ecology, Steven undertook postgraduate research into Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) along the River Carron's riparian corridor assessing the distribution, abundance, environmental conditions and effect on native biodiversity. His PhD research concentrated on the ecological attitudes of nature-based and other visitors to Dumfries & Galloway using the New Ecological Paradigm scale (Dunlap et al., 2000) and agritourism in the region.
From 2006 -2008 Steven worked as a research assistant within the Centre for Research into Regional Development (CRRED) developing knowledge transfer events for rural SMEs and conducting research into key sectors in southern Scotland. From 2004 - 2005 Steven worked on behalf of the Crichton Tourism Research Centre (CTRC) on a Leader+ funded project assessing the current usage and future management of the Southern Upland Way (Long Distance Route). Steven is currently co-leader of the land-use management strand within the Solway Centre for Environment & Culture.
Steven will take over as Programme Director for the MSc Applied Carbon Management from 1st August 2012.
- Davies M, Bold V, MacLeod D, Gillespie S, and Wood B (2010-2011 ASRF Seedcorn Fund Round 1). Participatory identification of research challenges for the Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere. March to July 2011
MSc
First/second supervisor for all MSc Applied Carbon Management dissertation students
MPhil Students
Jackie Galley (with Dr David Borthwick)
Felix Phikiso (with Dr Don Macleod)
PhD Students
Thanya Lunchaprasith (with Dr Don Macleod)
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Environmental Stewardship
- Level 1: Introduction to Global Environmental Issues (DUMF1008)
- Level 1: Introduction to Environmental Science (DUMF1007)
- Level 2: Research Methods for Environmental Scientists (DUMF2024)
- Level 3: Human Impacts on the Environment (DUMF3030)
Postgraduate
MSc Applied Carbon Management
Convenor for:
- Climate Carbon and Change (DUMF5003)
- Carbon Auditing and Management (DUMF5001)
- MSc Applied Carbon Management dissertations (DUMF5004P)
MLitt Tourism, Heritage & Development
Contributor to:
Member of the British Ecological Society
Member of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society