As part of a research consultancy for Friends of the Earth International, Dr Anne Schiffer led on the development of the ‘Yes to renewables done right’ online learning module to build capacity of internal stakeholders. The module flow is structured around the ‘double diamond’: 1) learners begin to ‘discover’ key energy transition concepts that underpin…
Month: April 2025
Drawing Out Hilbre – announcing new residency by Dr Joanna Leah
Drawing Out Hilbre Research Project #01 is one of a five-year long-term artist residency with the Hilbre Heritage Centre for Arts, Science and Sustainability. The Heritage Centre is part of the HCLT (Hilbre Community Land Trust) including Volunteer Group Friends of Hilbre, The Hilbre Bird Observatory and BADA (British Art & Design Association with Terry Duffy…
NEW ONLINE EXHIBITION: ‘Imagining Greece: How Tourism Shaped a Nation 1945-1989’
We are excited to announce the launch of ‘Imagining Greece: How Tourism Shaped a Nation 1945-1989’, a dynamic research-based exhibition that examines how social, political, and cultural forces have shaped Greece’s image as a tourist destination from the end of World War II to the closing chapters of the Cold War. The exhibition examines multiple…
LBU Research Voices – Top tips from two women academics on how to triumph on a research sabbatical
As part of the Leeds Beckett Research Voices blog series Dr Anne Schiffer and Dr Tenley Martin reflect on their experiences of taking their first research sabbaticals last year – whilst supporting each other through monthly peer mentoring sessions. Hi Anne and Tenley, When – and why – did you first start thinking about doing…