Dr Lynda Yorke

Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

l.yorke@bangor.ac.uk

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Additional Contact Information

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) (CULTIVATE project More Inclusive Fieldwork 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.

She is the Degree Programme Director for the Geography programmes at Bangor. 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).

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.

MEDIA

Lynda is available for media contact. She has experience of both radio and televsion (BBC and ITV), pre-recorded and live delivery.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

2024-date Editorial Board Member, GEO: Geography and Environment Journal

2024-date Editorial Board Member, Journal of Geography in Higher Education

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, RGS-IBG Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd)

2020-2024 Member, RGS-IBG Geography Programmes Accreditation Panel

2020-2023 Editorial Board Member, Routes Journal

2019-2024 External Examiner (Physical Geography), Bath Spa University

2019-2021 Deputy Chair, RGS-IBG Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd)

2014-2017 Ordinary Secretary, Outreach Committee, British Society for Geomorphology (BSG)

2004-2007 Postgraduate Rep, Quaternary Research Association (QRA).

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching

I am the module organiser for:

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 Evolution
OSX-2011 Ice and Oceans
HTA-2136/3126 Geoarchaeology
DXX-3701 Geography Dissertation
DXX-4103 MGeog Dissertation

PhD 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.

Research Interests

Quaternary environmental change and fluvial histories, with reference to the Last Glacial Maximum and post-glacial periods.

Natural hazards and disasters, particularly hydro-meterological.

Climate Change and Community Engagement.

Geoarchaeology, with reference to fluvial and coastal settings.

Geographies of Education, and Inclusive and Accessible Fieldwork.

Postgraduate Project Opportunities

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.

Publications

2025

Accepted/In pressDigital Approaches to Facilitate Inclusion and Accessibility in Undergraduate Field Teaching
Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Jul 2025, (Accepted/In press) 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 printEveryone’s talking about climate change actions, but can we learn from Wales’ approach?
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 printThe role of Virtual Field Trips in Geography higher education: A perspective paper
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
PublishedWales’ climate action: lessons for a sustainable future
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

2024

PublishedAn interdisciplinary research agenda for climate change and cultural heritage
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
PublishedIntegrating susceptibility maps of multiple hazards and building exposure distribution: A case study of wildfires and floods for Quang Nam province, Vietnam
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
PublishedLateglacial and early Holocene evolution of the Tyne Valley in response to climatic shifts and possible paraglacial landscape legacies
Yorke, L., Chiverrell, R. & Schwenninger, J.-L., 1 Feb 2024, In: Geomorphology. 446, 109007.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedThe Future of Geography Field Course Pedagogy in UK Higher Education
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
PublishedToward Inclusive Fieldwork and Communities of Practice in Physical Geography and Environmental Science: experiences from the CULTIVATE team in the UK.
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

PublishedThe need for a people’s perspective when exploring climate change and cultural heritage
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

Published10 ways to make fieldwork more inclusive and accessible : a guide for educators
Yorke, L., Hutchinson , S. & Hurrell , L., 31 May 2022, 16 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book
PublishedLooking ahead to the future of GeogEd: Creating spaces of exchange between communities of practice.
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
PublishedVirtual field trips: Equitable, sustainable, develops the learner?
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
PublishedWays to make field work more inclusive and accessible: insights from the CULTIVATE team
Yorke, L., Hurrell, L. & Hutchinson, S., 25 Jul 2022
Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2021

PublishedNew to Teaching Geography: A practical guide for higher education teaching assistants, teaching fellows and demonstrators.
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

PublishedVirtually in the field
Yorke, L., 19 Oct 2020, 1 p.
Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2017

PublishedFlooding: is it really getting worse:
Yorke, L., 25 May 2017, In: Geology Today. 33, 3, p. 114-118
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

PublishedContext and Overview
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
PublishedGlaciodynamics of the central sector of the last British–Irish Ice Sheet in Northern England
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
PublishedHistorical channel change and sediment dynamics in a heavily managed and protected small catchment: The Afon Dysynni, north Wales
Griffiths, H., Yorke, L. & Griffiths, S., 31 Aug 2013.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
PublishedLate Glacial and early Holocene alluvial history of the River Tyne between Haltwhistle and Blaydon
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
PublishedLower Tyne valley landform-sediment associations
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
PublishedThe Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire: Field Guide
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

PublishedDepositional history of the Tyne valley associated with retreat and stagnation of Late Devensian Ice Streams
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

PublishedChannel bar dynamics on multi-decadal timescales in an active meandering river
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
PublishedLate Quaternary River Development and Archaeology of the Middle Tywi Valley
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

PublishedLateglacial fluvial activity in an upland basin following deglaciation, River Tyne, Northumberland, UK: drivers, complications and chronology
Yorke, L. & Rumsby, B., Dec 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
PublishedRates, distributions and mechanisms of change in meander morphology over decadal timescales, River Dane, UK
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

PublishedOptical Ages of the Late Pleistocene valley fill sequence in the River Tyne, Northumberland, UK.
Yorke, L., 1 Jun 2008, Quaternary Newsletter, 115, p. 55-58.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2007

PublishedPreliminary investigations of outwash environments in the Tyne Valley: implications for Late Devensian (Dimlington Stadial) deglaciation.
Yorke, L., Fuller, I., Howard, A. & Passmore, D., 10 Apr 2007, Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, 118, 2, p. 201 211 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2006

PublishedLate Devensian outwash environments in the Tyne Valley: preliminary investigations.
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

PublishedA review of aggregate extraction sites in Northumberland and Cumbria: evaluating their geoarchaeological potential: Unpublished report to NIAN/English Heritage
Yorke, L., 2005
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2002

PublishedDevelopment of a geomorphological risk map for the valley floor deposits of the River Trent
Yorke, L., McManus, K. & Howard, A., 2002, Advancing the Agenda in Archaeology and Alluvium. 4b
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Activities

2025

Inclusive, Accessible and Future-Focused Fieldwork
25 Jun 2025
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
AAG Detroit Symposium Celebrating Book "How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in Geography" Author Conversations (II)
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:
- https://aag.secure-platform.com/aag2025/solicitations/82/sessiongallery/23657
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
National Trust meeting - Porthdillaen flooding & community
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)
How can we build inclusive, accessible and future focused fieldwork in geosciences?
5 Mar 2025
Links:
- https://www.geomorphology.org.uk/2025/02/19/international-geomorphology-week-bsg-seminars/
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Women plus Water: Inclusive Fieldwork
Women plus Water Global Network
11 Feb 2025
Links:
- https://water.usask.ca/events/2025/02/wpw2.php
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2024

Inclusive, Accessible and Future Focused Fieldwork in Geosciences
Future Teacher Reborn 2027-2026
28 Nov 2024
Links:
- https://xot.futureteacher.eu/play.php?template_id=4#reborn
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Future Fieldwork Teaching
Discussant panel/workshop on the future of fieldwork teaching.
11 Sep 2024
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Building Inclusivity and Accessibility into your fieldwork
27 Jun 2024
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Supporting DEIA in Research:Experiences from the STEPS Centre and the UKRI-NERC EDI Research in Environmental Sciences Program.
Discussant panel (hybrid and in-person).
26 Jun 2024
Links:
- https://padlet.com/jenniferwickens/hybrid-sits-workshop-25-27-june-2024-e50s22hpitxcvkhx/wish/pRxDZ4JjkwP8a183
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Co-creating an inclusivity benefit assessment for fieldwork
6 Apr 2024
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Coastal Communities Community Event
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)
Inclusive and Accessible Fieldwork
A CPD event at York St John University for faculty staff and academics.
31 Jan 2024
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2023

Inclusive and Accessible Fieldwork: The CULTIVATE Project
An invited talk for the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine seminar series.
6 Dec 2023
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Planning for Inclusive Fieldwork
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)
Spalding Grammar School Geography Field Trip
The glaciation of north Wales, in/around Cwm Idwal (Eryri)
20 Sep 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)
Responding to a Dynamic Environment—A Long View of Coastal and Maritime Communities in North Wales.
15 Jul 2023
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Building Inclusivity and accessibility into your fieldwork
14 Apr 2023
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Climate Heritage and Climate Change Communitcation Outreach Event
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)

2022

Sharing outcomes and good practice from the CULTIVATE project.
21 Nov 2022
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
Game on ... beyond VFTs!
14 Sep 2022
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Are Digital Visualisation Resources (DVR) a valid tool for post pandemic Geography?
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)
Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Geography and Environmental Science
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)
Growing an inclusive teaching environment
30 Aug 2022
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Supporting and extending student field experiences with virtual reality: the ‘More Inclusive Fieldwork’ project
30 Aug 2022
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
Growing an inclusive (field) teaching environment.
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

Malmesbury School 6th Form Geography Trip
The glacial sediments exposed at Aberogwen
16 Jun 2018
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

2017

Craven and Pendle Geological Society Field Meeting
The glacial geologies of Lleiniog (Anglesey) and Cwm Idwal (Eryri).
Jun 2017
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

2014

How do we get from here to there: engaging and equipping future learners in GEES
18 Jun 2014
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)
Universitet i Bergen
ERASMUS Teaching Exchange
2014 – 2018
Activity: Visiting an external academic institution (Visiting researcher)

2013

QRA Field Meeting: Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire
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)

Other Grants and Projects

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

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

2023: Clicher Project: NERC Discovery Science Award. Linking Castles and Seas, People and Science. Co-Lead. Jan-March 2023.

Other Information

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society