Sustainability Insights Podcast

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Series 1

Hosted by the University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Environmental Sustainability to help bridge the gap between academia, research and the wider world. We focus on subjects in social and environmental sustainability, including education, sustainable development, tourism, and the environment.

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Episode 1 - Our Oceans

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:36:00 BST

In this episode we talk with Dr Natalie Welden about our oceans, how they work, and what that means for us.

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Episode 2 - Overtourism

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 BST

In this episode we talk with Dr Anna de Jong about overtourism, what it means for local communities, and what we can do to address the issue.

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Episode 3 - Ecosystems and Reducing Risk

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 BST

In this episode we talk with Professor Fabrice Renaud about how we can reimagine the ways we use ecosystems to reduce the risk of natural disasters.

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Bonus Episode - Dark Tourism

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 BST

(From the Archives, 2024) In this episode we talk with Dr Guillaume Tiberghien about Dark Tourism.

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Bonus Episode - Using Smartphones in Soil Science

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 BST

(From the Archives, 2024) In this episode we talk with Dr Michael Muir about an exciting method of using smartphones in the analysis of soils.

Sustainability Insights Live

This series has been developed by the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability and will see the School hosting events in Dumfries, Glasgow and beyond. The Sustainability Insights Live series facilitates conversations between academia and industry in front of a live audience. Focusing on the School’s specialist subject areas of Education, Environment, Sustainable Development, and Tourism, the panel series opens up discussion on some of the greatest challenges being faced across Scotland and around the world.

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Is it possible to balance growth with sustainable tourism?

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:30:00 BST

Join the discussion with Dr Anna de Jong, Lesley Judge, and Professor Sandro Carnicelli to explore the challenges and solutions for achieving sustainable tourism throughout Scotland and the world. This live in-conversation event was held in Dumfries, Scotland, in September 2024 and is now available as an audio and video podcast.