Hannah Midghall’s successful entry in [X]ceptional, an article arguing that it is important for environmentalists to understand the history of their field to tackle problems such as soil degradation.
[X]Ceptional: The COP26 challenge
Published: 5 April 2022
Research insight
Award-winning student research which engaged with any element of climate change.
The [X]ceptional: COP26 Challenge enabled students in the College of Social Sciences to engage in COP26, the global climate change conference held in Glasgow in November 2021.
The challenge was an opportunity for students to present their own, original research that engaged with any element of climate change.
In these articles the winners of the [X]ceptional: COP26 Challenge present their winning work and/or reflect on the process and motivation to enter the Challenge.
Net-zero journey in Morocco
In his poster Rami Zaatari clearly and concisely summarises the background, context, objectives and policy gap in Morocco’s journey towards net-zero targets.
Global climate change, the anthropogenic greenhouse effect, and its colonial roots in society
Exploring the Link Between Climate Change and Terrorist Recruitment
Camilla Carlesi reflects on the process and value of entering [X]ceptional, and how her entry on the climate crisis and security is informing her ongoing areas of research.
Climate Change and Inequality in the Developing Countries
Maryam ElAzzawy’s successful entry in [X]ceptional was inspired and informed by her personal experience of living and working in a developing country.
Delivering more sustainable places through the planning system
PhD candidate Robert Richardson reflects on the process and value of entering [X]ceptional, an opportunity for him to extend his communication capacities and skills.
Men and meat: is sustainability not masculine?
César De la Fuente was empowered to enter the [X]ceptional Challenge with a video presentation examining the role of gender in issues of sustainability.
First published: 5 April 2022