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See below for a summary of the latest media coverage for the Department of Geography, King's College London with a link to the article where possible. Follow the tabs to the left for media coverage summaries by year. Alternatively, see press cuttings from across the College.2011
Libya: what now?
Al Jazeera 30 August 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Department of Geography, writes a column on the dangers ahead for the new Libyan government.
Today
BBC Radio 4 17 August 2011
Professor Tim Butler, Department of Geography, comments on the aftermath of the rioting in England and the impact of gentrification.
Riots blamed on cuts, hooligans
The Wall Street Journal 10 August 2011
Professor Chris Hamnett, from the Department of Geography, comments on the London riots and the motivations behind those taking part. *Also covered in The National (UAE), CBC (Canada), Live Mint (India), and Correio Braziliense (Brazil).
The Mammogram and the Pink Cancer
Huffington Post 10 August 2011
Emma Jackson, a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Geography, writes an article about the fundraising and marketing techniques used by breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Reinsurance firms leaders in emerging risk analysis
Bloomberg 4 August 2011
Dr Bruce Malamud, from the Department of Geography, comments on whether we can predict natural hazards and how reinsurance companies can minimise risk from natural disasters.
Welcome to synurbia
BBC Nature 3 August 2011
Research by Dr Robert Francis and Dr Michael Chadwick, both from the Department of Geography, into ‘synurbic’ animal species, which are those particularly associated with humans and human habitation, is discussed in a column.
The art of urban regeneration
The Independent 1 July 2011
Professor Loretta Lees, from the Department of Geography, comments on the decline in funding for arts regeneration projects.
Is Bahhar al-Assad running out of options?
Al Jazeera 21 June 2011
James Denselow, from the Department of Geography, talks about the situation in Syra (item starts 06:49).
Female leadership in higher education
The Guardian 24 May 2011
Dr Kate Maclean, from the Department of Geography, was on a panel offering advice to women for reaching leadership positions in Higher Education.
Postcode Professor sells up in Alpha territory
The Mail on Sunday 17 April 2011
Professor Richard Webber, Visiting Professor of Geography, invented a computer software system called Mosaic that analyses your postcode to reveal everything about you. It is now used worldwide from the NHS to Tesco. In terms of property, it is used by insurance companies to set premiums based on claim rats for each demographic to identify areas on the up. Professor Webber is now selling his home and says he will use the software to narrow the search for his next home.
Britain's changing ethnic map: how suburbia has been transformed
The Observer 10 April 2011
Migrant communities are on the move, driven by rising affluence and aspirations, a new analysis for the Observer concludes ahead of the census results. The piece includes research by Tim Butler, Professor of Geography, who recently carried out studies in five regions in the east of the capital.
Parents fighting for children's places at top schools
BBC1 (London News) 22 March 2011
As parents launch appeals to fight for the school of their child's choice new Government figures show the number of those appeals has dropped. London's councils say the admissions system has improved. Professor Chris Hamnett from the Geography department at King's comments: 'There are too many parents facing too few places at the most popular schools.'
Interview the Expert
Geography in the news 21 March 2011
Dr Bruce Malamud is interviewed about the Japanese earthquake & tsunami on this website for schools.
Government to cut health and safety inspections by a third
The Guardian (p9) 21 March 2011
Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling, will announce a long-term review of all health and safety laws in the workplace, to be undertaken by Professor Ragnar E Lofstedt, a specialist in risk management at King's. The findings will be published in the autumn.
'Super Moon' theory on Japan earthquake is 'false science'
Xinhua (China) 15 March 2011
A piece debunking the myth about a connection between the Japanese earthquake and a 'super moon'. Dr Bruce Malamud, from the Department of Geography, said that it would be very difficult for the moon to influence the internal structure of the earth, so this theory can be ignored. (Link in Chinese)
Japanese earthquake and tsunami
Al Jazeera 12 March 2011
Dr Bruce Malalmud, Reader in Natural & Environmental Hazards in the Geography Department at King's has been interviewed on Al Jazeera English at the weekend about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Dr Malamud commented on the various aftershocks that have occurred, and the sheer size of the quake.
One in six children will miss out on first-choice secondary school
The Guardian 28 February 2011
Competition for places at the country's most popular state secondary schools has become fiercer, with as many as 11 applications for every place in some areas, reports the Guardian. Professor Chris Hamnett, in the Geography Department, is an expert on the links between social class, ethnic change, the housing market and education. He warns parents that it was not necessarily a sensible strategy to make an oversubscribed school their first choice. Local authorities will balance supply and demand by reducing a school's catchment area and thereby decrease the pool of eligible applicants, he said. "For some schools, you now have to live within a few hundred yards to have a good chance of getting in."
Libya: Past and Future?
Al Jazeera 24 February 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Department of Geography, comments on who might fill the vacuum in Libya in the aftermath of the Qaddafi regime.
Colonel Gaddafi under pressure at home and abroad
BBC Radio Scotland 21 February 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Geography Department, is interviewed about the location of Colonel Gaddafi, saying: 'The regime thought this was just another demonstration but the escalation should have given them a warning. It appears they didn't fully listen to it.'
Region warned to address its water woes
Financial Times 12 January 2011
An article about rioting in Tunisia and Algeria includes comment from Professor Tony Allan, Department of Geography. He discusses water shortfalls.
The secret elitists
The Independent (Views Paper) 13 December 2010
In a piece about what being a 'liberal' means, Professor Tim Butler, from the Department of Geography at King's, comments on what his own research about middle classes in London has found.
Al Jazeera 30 August 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Department of Geography, writes a column on the dangers ahead for the new Libyan government.
Today
BBC Radio 4 17 August 2011
Professor Tim Butler, Department of Geography, comments on the aftermath of the rioting in England and the impact of gentrification.
Riots blamed on cuts, hooligans
The Wall Street Journal 10 August 2011
Professor Chris Hamnett, from the Department of Geography, comments on the London riots and the motivations behind those taking part. *Also covered in The National (UAE), CBC (Canada), Live Mint (India), and Correio Braziliense (Brazil).
The Mammogram and the Pink Cancer
Huffington Post 10 August 2011
Emma Jackson, a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Geography, writes an article about the fundraising and marketing techniques used by breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Reinsurance firms leaders in emerging risk analysis
Bloomberg 4 August 2011
Dr Bruce Malamud, from the Department of Geography, comments on whether we can predict natural hazards and how reinsurance companies can minimise risk from natural disasters.
Welcome to synurbia
BBC Nature 3 August 2011
Research by Dr Robert Francis and Dr Michael Chadwick, both from the Department of Geography, into ‘synurbic’ animal species, which are those particularly associated with humans and human habitation, is discussed in a column.
The art of urban regeneration
The Independent 1 July 2011
Professor Loretta Lees, from the Department of Geography, comments on the decline in funding for arts regeneration projects.
Is Bahhar al-Assad running out of options?
Al Jazeera 21 June 2011
James Denselow, from the Department of Geography, talks about the situation in Syra (item starts 06:49).
Female leadership in higher education
The Guardian 24 May 2011
Dr Kate Maclean, from the Department of Geography, was on a panel offering advice to women for reaching leadership positions in Higher Education.
Postcode Professor sells up in Alpha territory
The Mail on Sunday 17 April 2011
Professor Richard Webber, Visiting Professor of Geography, invented a computer software system called Mosaic that analyses your postcode to reveal everything about you. It is now used worldwide from the NHS to Tesco. In terms of property, it is used by insurance companies to set premiums based on claim rats for each demographic to identify areas on the up. Professor Webber is now selling his home and says he will use the software to narrow the search for his next home.
Britain's changing ethnic map: how suburbia has been transformed
The Observer 10 April 2011
Migrant communities are on the move, driven by rising affluence and aspirations, a new analysis for the Observer concludes ahead of the census results. The piece includes research by Tim Butler, Professor of Geography, who recently carried out studies in five regions in the east of the capital.
Parents fighting for children's places at top schools
BBC1 (London News) 22 March 2011
As parents launch appeals to fight for the school of their child's choice new Government figures show the number of those appeals has dropped. London's councils say the admissions system has improved. Professor Chris Hamnett from the Geography department at King's comments: 'There are too many parents facing too few places at the most popular schools.'
Interview the Expert
Geography in the news 21 March 2011
Dr Bruce Malamud is interviewed about the Japanese earthquake & tsunami on this website for schools.
Government to cut health and safety inspections by a third
The Guardian (p9) 21 March 2011
Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling, will announce a long-term review of all health and safety laws in the workplace, to be undertaken by Professor Ragnar E Lofstedt, a specialist in risk management at King's. The findings will be published in the autumn.
'Super Moon' theory on Japan earthquake is 'false science'
Xinhua (China) 15 March 2011
A piece debunking the myth about a connection between the Japanese earthquake and a 'super moon'. Dr Bruce Malamud, from the Department of Geography, said that it would be very difficult for the moon to influence the internal structure of the earth, so this theory can be ignored. (Link in Chinese)
Japanese earthquake and tsunami
Al Jazeera 12 March 2011
Dr Bruce Malalmud, Reader in Natural & Environmental Hazards in the Geography Department at King's has been interviewed on Al Jazeera English at the weekend about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Dr Malamud commented on the various aftershocks that have occurred, and the sheer size of the quake.
One in six children will miss out on first-choice secondary school
The Guardian 28 February 2011
Competition for places at the country's most popular state secondary schools has become fiercer, with as many as 11 applications for every place in some areas, reports the Guardian. Professor Chris Hamnett, in the Geography Department, is an expert on the links between social class, ethnic change, the housing market and education. He warns parents that it was not necessarily a sensible strategy to make an oversubscribed school their first choice. Local authorities will balance supply and demand by reducing a school's catchment area and thereby decrease the pool of eligible applicants, he said. "For some schools, you now have to live within a few hundred yards to have a good chance of getting in."
Libya: Past and Future?
Al Jazeera 24 February 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Department of Geography, comments on who might fill the vacuum in Libya in the aftermath of the Qaddafi regime.
Colonel Gaddafi under pressure at home and abroad
BBC Radio Scotland 21 February 2011
George Joffe, Visiting Professor in the Geography Department, is interviewed about the location of Colonel Gaddafi, saying: 'The regime thought this was just another demonstration but the escalation should have given them a warning. It appears they didn't fully listen to it.'
Region warned to address its water woes
Financial Times 12 January 2011
An article about rioting in Tunisia and Algeria includes comment from Professor Tony Allan, Department of Geography. He discusses water shortfalls.
The secret elitists
The Independent (Views Paper) 13 December 2010
In a piece about what being a 'liberal' means, Professor Tim Butler, from the Department of Geography at King's, comments on what his own research about middle classes in London has found.
2010
‘A world of opportunity’
The Independent 2 December 2010
On why in a tough job climate people with geography degrees are very employable.
Spending review impact on London
ITV1's 'London Tonight' 27 October 2010
The feature of spending cuts included an interview with King's Geography student Connor Love and his housemates.
Tariq Aziz condemned to death
BBC Radio Five Live's '5 Live Drive' 26 October 2010
Tariq Aziz, a former aide to Saddam Hussein, has been sentenced to death. James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed on the news.
Crayfish could be under threat
ITV 1 'GMTV' 2 September 2010
The news item mentiones research by a Geography student into Crayfish in Regent’s Canal.
Fears over red crayfish 'invader' in London canal
BBC News London 2 September 2010
Sightings of an invasive species of crayfish have prompted concerns by ecologists over its potential spread in the UK. A study has been started by a King's student into the creature's impact on other wildlife.
Pakistan's floods just one of its water woes
Jerusalem Post 29 August 2010
Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments on Pakistan's water management in the context of the current floods. He says simply lining the irrigation channels could result in enormous water savings.
Pakistan caught between extreme floods and drought
The Financial Times 23 August 2010
The article is discussing the causes and consequences of the extreme floods in Pakistan, and potential interventions. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments.
Pakistan floods
BBC 2 - Newsnight 23 August 2010
A number of experts discussed whether the extreme floods in Pakistan were caused by global warming. Dr Bob Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Geography, was one of them. He believes that the current situation is within the scale of natural variability
Al Qaeda in Iraq
BBC Radio 4 - The World This Weekend 22 August 2010
James Denselow from the Department of Geography was interviewed on the programme, commenting on the recent bombings in Iraq and Al Qaeda.
Jammu and Kashmir – The Disputed Valley
The Viewspaper (India) 19 August 2010
The problem of Kashmir has taken a grim turn and is more threatening than ever with young Kashmiris turning to violence against the law enforcement agencies. The article quotes as survey by Professor Robert Bradrock of the Department of Geography on attitudes towards independence in both parts of Kashmir.
Pakistan floods: why the fertile Indus river is so prone to flooding
BBC World Service - News 18 August 2010
New warnings have been issued in Pakistan as floods spread in the southern province of Sindh. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography was interviewed on the causes of the extreme floods.
Pakistan flooding because of farms?
National Geographic 16 August 2010
Pakistan’s extreme floods, which have displaced 20 million people and swamped a fifth of the country, have been made far worse by decades of river mismanagement, experts say. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments.
Iraq Inquiry
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 28 July 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, discussed the Iraq Inquiry as General Jackson and his successor General Sir Richard Dannatt are due to give evidence.
Could India and the UK be closer?
BBC Radio 4's 'Today' 27 July 2010
David Cameron has said that Britain's shared history with India will help forge a new special relationship. Dr Robert Bradnock, Department of Geography, examined whether Britain's colonial past with India will help or hinder with future relations.
Pentagon documents leaked on the internet
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 26 July 2010
Dr Robert Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geoagraphy, comments. He said that the chief source for these leaks are Afghan security and intelligence. Dr Bradnock explains that these documents give us a huge insight into the war in Afghanistan
British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 14 July 2010
Dr Robert Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, discussed the long term strategy of mentoring Afghan security forces.
British troops to hand over control of Sangin to Americans
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Morning Wales' 7 July 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geoagraphy, was interviewed for the programme.
Defence spending
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 14 June 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed about Defence spending.
Grant winners
THE 24 June 2010
Dr Clare Herrick, Department of Geography, was awarded £217,551 by the ESRC/DFID for research into Alcohol control, poverty and development in South Africa.
Twin suicide blasts kill more than two dozen in Baghdad
Voice of America 20 June 2010
Several car bombs exploded in Baghdad Sunday morning, killing at least 26 people and wounding dozens of others. James Denselow, a PhD student in the Department of Geography, comments.
Why the army can fight in J&K but not Chhattisgarh
Rediff (India) 30 June 2010
The battle against the infiltrators in Kashmir and the battle against the Maoists need strong but different responses, argues the article, which quotes research by Robert Bradnock, a Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Geography. His research concludes that only two percent people in Jammu and Kashmir favour a merger with Pakistan.
Immigrants' contribution to entrepreneurialism revealed
The Observer (p8) 13 June 2010
Groundbreaking research has revealed the huge and positive entrepreneurial impact that Britain's immigrant communities have had on the country. The article includes comment from Richard Webber, visiting professor of Geography who has studied the data.
Crossbones Girl
BBC 2's History Cold Case 27th May 2010
Dr David Green, Department of Geography, was interviewed on the programme. He had researched the case of the 'Crossbones Girl' a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig in the historic borough of Southwark in London.
Multiple explosions target Shi'ite worshippers across Baghdad
GlobalSecurity.org (USA) 23 April 2010
A series of bloody explosions, timed to coincide with Friday prayer services in several mostly Shi'ite districts of Baghdad, have left at least 58 people dead and scores wounded. James Denselow, a PhD student in the Department of Geography argues that the violence between Shi'ite and Sunni Arabs is the product of a failure of Iraqi politicians to come to any political understanding.
Election debate
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 22nd April 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed ahead of the second election debate. He said it was important to raise the issue of Iraq during the debate.
The human factor
Scotland on Sunday (p13) 28 March 2010
The article discusses Professor Richard Webber, Department of Geography's "Mosaic" system; a giant database, used by all the major parties, which segments the population into more than 50 different groups.
All change down your way
The Sunday Telegraph (p11) 28th March 2010
A survey of new street names shows they are increasingly being chosen to reflect councils' interests in the environment, health and safety, and diversity. Dr David Green, Department of Geography comments on the research
The lie of the land
BBC Radio 4's 'On the Map' 26 March 2010
Dr Richard Schofield, Department of Geography, was interviewed for the programme. He talked about international boundary disputes including the 2007 dispute between Iran and Britain over whether Navy personnel were in Iranian or Iraqi waters.
Ministry of Defence budget
BBC Radio Wales ' Good Morning Wales' 23 March 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, discussed news that a group of MPs has warned that the Ministry of Defence faces a funding black hole of up to £80 billion over the next decade because of poor budgeting.
A tale of two constituencies
The Economist 18 March 2010
Article quotes paper 'Super-gentrification in Barnsbury, London: globalisation and gentrifying global elites at the neighbourhood level' by Professor Tim Butler and Professor Loretta Lees.
MoD Procurement
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 4 March 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed about MoD procurement and the Defence budget.
More than 100,000 children to miss out on first-choice secondary school
The Guardian (p6) 27 February 2010
More than 100,000 children across England are expected to discover that they have missed out on a place at their family's preferred secondary school next week. The article includes comment from Chris Hamnett, Professor of Geography, who has researched school admissions.
Afghanistan
BBC Radio Cumbria 'Breakfast' 24 February 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed as a study shows that two thirds of people think that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. He discussed how many Al Qaeda operatives there are in the field.
Himalayan howler
Deutsche Presse-Agentur 16 February 2010
Article on the politics surrounding climate change, quoting Professor David Demeritt from the Department of Geography, who said that science is always 'political'.
Motorway Man holds key to general election victory
The Observer (p17) 7 February 2010
Pollsters have identified the floating voter they believe could swing the next election – "Motorway Man" using Mosaic, a giant database that segments the population into different groups. Richard Webber, visiting Professor, Department of Geography led the team that developed Mosaic.
Warmer climate could stifle carbon uptake by trees
Yahoo! News (India) 8 January 2010
Sub-alpine forests are likely to soak up less carbon dioxide as the earth warms, leaving greater greenhouse gas concentrations in the air, according to a recent study co-authored by Dr David Moore from the Department of Geography.
*Also on Big News Network (Australia), Knoxville Times (USA), Science Daily (USA) and others.
The Independent 2 December 2010
On why in a tough job climate people with geography degrees are very employable.
Spending review impact on London
ITV1's 'London Tonight' 27 October 2010
The feature of spending cuts included an interview with King's Geography student Connor Love and his housemates.
Tariq Aziz condemned to death
BBC Radio Five Live's '5 Live Drive' 26 October 2010
Tariq Aziz, a former aide to Saddam Hussein, has been sentenced to death. James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed on the news.
Crayfish could be under threat
ITV 1 'GMTV' 2 September 2010
The news item mentiones research by a Geography student into Crayfish in Regent’s Canal.
Fears over red crayfish 'invader' in London canal
BBC News London 2 September 2010
Sightings of an invasive species of crayfish have prompted concerns by ecologists over its potential spread in the UK. A study has been started by a King's student into the creature's impact on other wildlife.
Pakistan's floods just one of its water woes
Jerusalem Post 29 August 2010
Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments on Pakistan's water management in the context of the current floods. He says simply lining the irrigation channels could result in enormous water savings.
Pakistan caught between extreme floods and drought
The Financial Times 23 August 2010
The article is discussing the causes and consequences of the extreme floods in Pakistan, and potential interventions. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments.
Pakistan floods
BBC 2 - Newsnight 23 August 2010
A number of experts discussed whether the extreme floods in Pakistan were caused by global warming. Dr Bob Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Geography, was one of them. He believes that the current situation is within the scale of natural variability
Al Qaeda in Iraq
BBC Radio 4 - The World This Weekend 22 August 2010
James Denselow from the Department of Geography was interviewed on the programme, commenting on the recent bombings in Iraq and Al Qaeda.
Jammu and Kashmir – The Disputed Valley
The Viewspaper (India) 19 August 2010
The problem of Kashmir has taken a grim turn and is more threatening than ever with young Kashmiris turning to violence against the law enforcement agencies. The article quotes as survey by Professor Robert Bradrock of the Department of Geography on attitudes towards independence in both parts of Kashmir.
Pakistan floods: why the fertile Indus river is so prone to flooding
BBC World Service - News 18 August 2010
New warnings have been issued in Pakistan as floods spread in the southern province of Sindh. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography was interviewed on the causes of the extreme floods.
Pakistan flooding because of farms?
National Geographic 16 August 2010
Pakistan’s extreme floods, which have displaced 20 million people and swamped a fifth of the country, have been made far worse by decades of river mismanagement, experts say. Dr Daanish Mustafa from the Department of Geography comments.
Iraq Inquiry
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 28 July 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, discussed the Iraq Inquiry as General Jackson and his successor General Sir Richard Dannatt are due to give evidence.
Could India and the UK be closer?
BBC Radio 4's 'Today' 27 July 2010
David Cameron has said that Britain's shared history with India will help forge a new special relationship. Dr Robert Bradnock, Department of Geography, examined whether Britain's colonial past with India will help or hinder with future relations.
Pentagon documents leaked on the internet
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 26 July 2010
Dr Robert Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geoagraphy, comments. He said that the chief source for these leaks are Afghan security and intelligence. Dr Bradnock explains that these documents give us a huge insight into the war in Afghanistan
British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 14 July 2010
Dr Robert Bradnock, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, discussed the long term strategy of mentoring Afghan security forces.
British troops to hand over control of Sangin to Americans
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Morning Wales' 7 July 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geoagraphy, was interviewed for the programme.
Defence spending
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 14 June 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed about Defence spending.
Grant winners
THE 24 June 2010
Dr Clare Herrick, Department of Geography, was awarded £217,551 by the ESRC/DFID for research into Alcohol control, poverty and development in South Africa.
Twin suicide blasts kill more than two dozen in Baghdad
Voice of America 20 June 2010
Several car bombs exploded in Baghdad Sunday morning, killing at least 26 people and wounding dozens of others. James Denselow, a PhD student in the Department of Geography, comments.
Why the army can fight in J&K but not Chhattisgarh
Rediff (India) 30 June 2010
The battle against the infiltrators in Kashmir and the battle against the Maoists need strong but different responses, argues the article, which quotes research by Robert Bradnock, a Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Geography. His research concludes that only two percent people in Jammu and Kashmir favour a merger with Pakistan.
Immigrants' contribution to entrepreneurialism revealed
The Observer (p8) 13 June 2010
Groundbreaking research has revealed the huge and positive entrepreneurial impact that Britain's immigrant communities have had on the country. The article includes comment from Richard Webber, visiting professor of Geography who has studied the data.
Crossbones Girl
BBC 2's History Cold Case 27th May 2010
Dr David Green, Department of Geography, was interviewed on the programme. He had researched the case of the 'Crossbones Girl' a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig in the historic borough of Southwark in London.
Multiple explosions target Shi'ite worshippers across Baghdad
GlobalSecurity.org (USA) 23 April 2010
A series of bloody explosions, timed to coincide with Friday prayer services in several mostly Shi'ite districts of Baghdad, have left at least 58 people dead and scores wounded. James Denselow, a PhD student in the Department of Geography argues that the violence between Shi'ite and Sunni Arabs is the product of a failure of Iraqi politicians to come to any political understanding.
Election debate
BBC Radio Wales 'Good Evening Wales' 22nd April 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed ahead of the second election debate. He said it was important to raise the issue of Iraq during the debate.
The human factor
Scotland on Sunday (p13) 28 March 2010
The article discusses Professor Richard Webber, Department of Geography's "Mosaic" system; a giant database, used by all the major parties, which segments the population into more than 50 different groups.
All change down your way
The Sunday Telegraph (p11) 28th March 2010
A survey of new street names shows they are increasingly being chosen to reflect councils' interests in the environment, health and safety, and diversity. Dr David Green, Department of Geography comments on the research
The lie of the land
BBC Radio 4's 'On the Map' 26 March 2010
Dr Richard Schofield, Department of Geography, was interviewed for the programme. He talked about international boundary disputes including the 2007 dispute between Iran and Britain over whether Navy personnel were in Iranian or Iraqi waters.
Ministry of Defence budget
BBC Radio Wales ' Good Morning Wales' 23 March 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, discussed news that a group of MPs has warned that the Ministry of Defence faces a funding black hole of up to £80 billion over the next decade because of poor budgeting.
A tale of two constituencies
The Economist 18 March 2010
Article quotes paper 'Super-gentrification in Barnsbury, London: globalisation and gentrifying global elites at the neighbourhood level' by Professor Tim Butler and Professor Loretta Lees.
MoD Procurement
BBC Radio Wales 'Breakfast' 4 March 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed about MoD procurement and the Defence budget.
More than 100,000 children to miss out on first-choice secondary school
The Guardian (p6) 27 February 2010
More than 100,000 children across England are expected to discover that they have missed out on a place at their family's preferred secondary school next week. The article includes comment from Chris Hamnett, Professor of Geography, who has researched school admissions.
Afghanistan
BBC Radio Cumbria 'Breakfast' 24 February 2010
James Denselow, Department of Geography, was interviewed as a study shows that two thirds of people think that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. He discussed how many Al Qaeda operatives there are in the field.
Himalayan howler
Deutsche Presse-Agentur 16 February 2010
Article on the politics surrounding climate change, quoting Professor David Demeritt from the Department of Geography, who said that science is always 'political'.
Motorway Man holds key to general election victory
The Observer (p17) 7 February 2010
Pollsters have identified the floating voter they believe could swing the next election – "Motorway Man" using Mosaic, a giant database that segments the population into different groups. Richard Webber, visiting Professor, Department of Geography led the team that developed Mosaic.
Warmer climate could stifle carbon uptake by trees
Yahoo! News (India) 8 January 2010
Sub-alpine forests are likely to soak up less carbon dioxide as the earth warms, leaving greater greenhouse gas concentrations in the air, according to a recent study co-authored by Dr David Moore from the Department of Geography.
*Also on Big News Network (Australia), Knoxville Times (USA), Science Daily (USA) and others.
