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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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. 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-2104 Natural Hazards
• 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/MRes 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.

Blessing Ose Ejovi. Public engagement with climate change in Nigeria. 2025 - 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 MRes and Ph.D students, with interests aligned with my expertise, and who have funding or are able to secure funding for their research.

2025

• Published
  Holmes, N. & Yorke, L., 26 Sept 2025, Teaching Geography, 50, 3, p. 120-123 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
• Published
  Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Jul 2025, 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
  Yorke, L., Dimitriou, A., Hanna, S., Parry, S., Patterson, C. & Smith, G., 8 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Geographical Journal. e70025.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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
• Published
  Yorke, L., Dimitriou, A., Hanna, S., Parry, S., Patterson, C. & Smith, G., 30 Jun 2025, Geography Directions : Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
• Published
  Yorke, L. & Forino, G., 30 Oct 2025, The Conversation.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

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

2018

• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 27 Jul 2018, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 25 Jun 2018, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 20 Jun 2018, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2017

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

2016

• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 25 Jul 2016, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Published
  Yorke, L. & Bunting, M. J., 21 Sept 2016
  Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2013

• Published
  Yorke, L. & Davies, B., 17 Sept 2013, QRA Field Guide: Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Cambridge: Quaternary Research Association, London
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 18 Mar 2013, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Unpublished
  Yorke, L., 19 Sept 2013, (Unpublished)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• 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
  Griffiths, H., Yorke, L. & Griffiths, S., 31 Aug 2013.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › 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
  Yorke, L. & Rumsby, B., Dec 2010.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• 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

2008

• Published
  Yorke, L., 1 Jun 2008, Quaternary Newsletter, 115, p. 55-58.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2007

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

2006

• Published
  Yorke, L., 1 May 2006, Proceedings of the Cumberland Geological Society, 7, 2, p. 179 183 p.
  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2005

• Published
  Yorke, L., 2005
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2004

• Unpublished
  Yorke, L. & Passmore, D., 2004, (Unpublished) 8 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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

• To create a vision for the Eryri National Park in the face of climate change and to gather your input on how best we can adapt to its challenges. Contribute expertise and perspective in shaping Cynllun Eryri's (2026-2031) vision and informing how we respond to the challenges and opportunities ahead.

  22 Oct 2025

  Activity: Types of Business and Community - Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel (Contributor)

• Tools for more inclusive field based learning webinar series

  24 Sep 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Five years since the Covid-19 panademic expedited the transition to online and alternative forms of field trip delivery and learning experiences within higher education, what progess have we made since 2020 and where are we headed in the future? This talk will explore the development of new learning environments and new approaches to fieldtrips to provide inclusive and accessible field-based learning in both the field and in virtual spaces. We will explore the digital approaches (e.g. StoryMaps, Google Earth Engine, cloud-based, social media), and blended approaches to learning that not only enables students to pre- and post-visit field sites but has ensured that learning has become more interactive and activity-led through scaffolded exercises, guided tours (360 imagery, pieces to camera field delivery), the opportunity to gather data remotely, and the advent of live field broadcasts and private 5G networks to facilitate the digital collection of data and co-working between those on site and those back in the department. Finally, we will consider if these more equitable approaches do address issues of accessibility and inclusion for many students, and are the future of fieldwork.

  28 Aug 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Around the world, the environmental crisis is deepening. Rising global temperatures are fuelling socioecological threats and damage with distinctly uneven geographical consequences. Whilst rapid and drastic reductions in carbon emissions are critical to preventing climate breakdown, our institutional, societal and individual responses have to-date fallen short of what is needed. In the context of this urgency, how we respond now will profoundly reshape the geographies of our lives and will continue to do so far into the future. As geographers we have a crucial role to play not only in analysing and anticipating these changes but also in advocating, as researchers, collaborators, teachers and citizens, for more sustainable futures.

  Here our speakers - all leading thinkers in environmental geography and currently shaping agenda-setting themes in Geo: Geography and Environment - address the place of geography in advancing and advocating for more sustainable, lower carbon and fairer socio-ecological places and futures. They will reflect on their own experiences and research interests and in doing so address questions and debates that speak directly to the vision of Geo as a space for new, critical, and underrepresented ideas in pursuit of fresh viewpoints and solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems.

  27 Aug 2025

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• The Natural and Glacial History of Cwm Idwal

  9 Jul 2025

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

• 25 Jun 2025

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 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)

• The glaciation of north Wales, in/around Cwm Idwal (Eryri)

  20 Sep 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

• 20 Sep 2023 – 24 Sep 2023

  Links:

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Using ArcGIS StoryMaps

  15 Sep 2023

  Links:

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (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)

• StoryMaps for All

  15 Mar 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

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)

2018

• The glacial sediments exposed at Aberogwen

  16 Jun 2018

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

2017

• The glacial geologies of Lleiniog (Anglesey) and Cwm Idwal (Eryri).

  Jun 2017

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

2014

• 18 Jun 2014

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

• ERASMUS Teaching Exchange

  2014 – 2018

  Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

2013

• This trip will visit Quaternary and Holocene sites over three days from the 17th to 20th of September. It will be based in Durham and will focus on:

  · Middle Pleistocene glaciation of northern England;

  · LGM glaciation of northern England, including the interactions between the Tyne Gap Ice Stream and the Scandinavian Ice Sheet;

  · Dimlington Stadial glaciation, including ice stagnation in the Tyne Gap and the North Sea Lobe;

  · Sea level change throughout the Pleistocene, including visits to raised beaches;

  · Interglacial environments and archaeology, including stone circles and Neolithic communities.

  Organised/led by Dr Bethan Davies, Dr Lynda Yorke, Prof. David Bridgland and Prof. Dave Roberts.

  17 Sep 2013 – 20 Sep 2013

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)

2011

• Apr 2011 →

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Jan 2011

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2010

• 2010

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2008

• 2008

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2007

• 4 Jun 2007 – 10 Jun 2007

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 2007

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 2007

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2006

• 2006

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 01/04/2023 – 08/08/2024 (Finished)

• 01/01/2023 – 30/05/2025 (Finished)

• 15/12/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• 01/12/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  Layman's description

  More Inclusive Fieldwork

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

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

2023: NERC Discovery Science Award: Clicher Project:Ìý 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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