Prof Ria Dunkley
@riadunkley.bsky.social
Professor of Environmental Pedagogy at University of Glasgow
Works with sustainability, community science, and learning in a changing climate 🌿🏞️🏴🏴🌎
Works with sustainability, community science, and learning in a changing climate 🌿🏞️🏴🏴🌎
Next weekend I’m running my first ever half-marathon (gulp!) and would love your support. I’m raising funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause that means a lot to me. If you can spare a few pennies to sponsor me, I’d be so grateful. 💛 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rias-ru...
Ria's running 21KM!
In Danny the Champion of the World, Roald Dahl wrote that “everyone deserves a dad who’s sparky.” I’ve been lucky enough to have exactly that!
Over the past few years, my wonderful dad has faced the ...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Next weekend I’m running my first ever half-marathon (gulp!) and would love your support. I’m raising funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause that means a lot to me. If you can spare a few pennies to sponsor me, I’d be so grateful. 💛 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rias-ru...
✨ today’s the last day to join in with our launch of #communiMap - noticing, mapping, and sharing the everyday places and details that matter to us!
to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker.
here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work!
to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker.
here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work!
September 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
✨ today’s the last day to join in with our launch of #communiMap - noticing, mapping, and sharing the everyday places and details that matter to us!
to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker.
here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work!
to celebrate, every photo will go into a raffle to win a beautiful painting by Libby Walker.
here’s a short film by Brahma Vaidya of libby at work!
Come and join the @communigallant.bsky.social team in Elder Park, 11 am on Tuesday, to learn all about the trees that live there!
August 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Come and join the @communigallant.bsky.social team in Elder Park, 11 am on Tuesday, to learn all about the trees that live there!
Last Thursday, we wandered with #InvisibleCities from Govan to #UofG
We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice.
Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end.
We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice.
Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end.
August 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Last Thursday, we wandered with #InvisibleCities from Govan to #UofG
We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice.
Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end.
We crossed the Govan-Partick bridge, paused at a bee garden, spotted blackberries tumbling over a wall. A butterfly landed just long enough for us to notice.
Walking slowly, paying attention & sharing biscuits together at the end.
we ate good food, met new people + swapped stories about growing things
i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side!
the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better
i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side!
the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better
Saturday at Bellahouston allotments was magic! We set up a #communiMap stall and swapped stories, compost tips, and even pink beetroot water (fermenting).
The climate news is heavy (another hottest year, dry soils here too), but seeing folk build ponds, save seeds + caring for land gave me hope!
The climate news is heavy (another hottest year, dry soils here too), but seeing folk build ponds, save seeds + caring for land gave me hope!
August 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
we ate good food, met new people + swapped stories about growing things
i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side!
the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better
i remembered shelling beans with grandad for sunday lunch, old memories + new ones sitting side by side!
the world feels heavy sometimes… but i think meeting people + sharing seeds + stories makes it lighter. maybe even better
This will be great! We will be joined by members of the wider GALLANT team, come along and meet us! 😊
Join us in Govan for a free tree mapping workshop 🌳
Learn how to identify & monitor local trees, try the communiMap app, and take home a free kit.
No experience needed, just curiosity!
📅 Thurs 28th Aug, 10AM–1PM
📍 Elder Park Library
Sign up: bit.ly/45h1s7X
Learn how to identify & monitor local trees, try the communiMap app, and take home a free kit.
No experience needed, just curiosity!
📅 Thurs 28th Aug, 10AM–1PM
📍 Elder Park Library
Sign up: bit.ly/45h1s7X
August 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
This will be great! We will be joined by members of the wider GALLANT team, come along and meet us! 😊
Resharing from @communigallant.bsky.social here as I know there are a few teachers and #Glasgow folks in my circles who might like this!
We’ve made a Teacher’s Guide for communiMap – a way for Glasgow schools to join a city‑wide community science project.
communiMap is part of GALLANT, a NERC-funded programme exploring how our city can live well with climate change and nature.
communiMap is part of GALLANT, a NERC-funded programme exploring how our city can live well with climate change and nature.
August 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Resharing from @communigallant.bsky.social here as I know there are a few teachers and #Glasgow folks in my circles who might like this!
Out on a walk? See something that matters?
#communiMap it! Search CommuniMap in the App Store or in Google Play today!
July 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Out on a walk? See something that matters?
#communiMap it! Search CommuniMap in the App Store or in Google Play today!
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more.
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU
July 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more.
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU
Finally we are launching #communiMap thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the past year to make this happen 😊
After a successful soft launch, we’re excited to share that communiMap is now live for everyone! 💚
Glaswegians (and beyond!) can start noticing, sharing & caring for the places they love!
Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far! Download links below...
Glaswegians (and beyond!) can start noticing, sharing & caring for the places they love!
Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far! Download links below...
July 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Finally we are launching #communiMap thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the past year to make this happen 😊
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We had a brilliant time at Glasgow Science Festival 2025! It was a great opportunity to talk with visitors about our new community science app, communiMap, and have people try it out for themselves.
More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱
More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We had a brilliant time at Glasgow Science Festival 2025! It was a great opportunity to talk with visitors about our new community science app, communiMap, and have people try it out for themselves.
More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱
More communiMap updates coming soon! 🌱
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On June 5, our own Chris joined an invisible cities walking tour from the Pearce Institute to the Glasgow Science Centre 🌿
He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing.
He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing.
June 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
On June 5, our own Chris joined an invisible cities walking tour from the Pearce Institute to the Glasgow Science Centre 🌿
He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing.
He shared his GALLANT journey and explored the Wee Forest 🌱 - a great example of how urban nature can boost biodiversity and community wellbeing.
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There will be lots of activities in coming months, open to adults in Glasgow who are disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent &/or people with long-term health conditions: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo... @nickyburns.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @riadunkley.bsky.social @communigallant.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
There will be lots of activities in coming months, open to adults in Glasgow who are disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent &/or people with long-term health conditions: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo... @nickyburns.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @riadunkley.bsky.social @communigallant.bsky.social
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Explore the many wider events happening across Glasgow from the 5th to the 15th of June on the Glasgow Science Festival Website!
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
May 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Explore the many wider events happening across Glasgow from the 5th to the 15th of June on the Glasgow Science Festival Website!
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
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We’re pleased to share that our climate communication training series with Climate Outreach, has successfully finished!
Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways.
We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎
Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways.
We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎
June 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
We’re pleased to share that our climate communication training series with Climate Outreach, has successfully finished!
Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways.
We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎
Across 3 sessions, participants developed the tools to communicate about climate change in relatable ways.
We can't wait to see them lead climate conversations! 🌎
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
Join PhD student Emma Plant for a report back evening on her GALLANT research project into pollinator diversity!
📅 Wed 4 June
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG
More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3
📅 Wed 4 June
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG
More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3
May 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join PhD student Emma Plant for a report back evening on her GALLANT research project into pollinator diversity!
📅 Wed 4 June
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG
More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3
📅 Wed 4 June
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr Building, UofG
More info and registration 🔗 tinyurl.com/tazh2jk3
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
🌱 The GALLANT Community Collaboration Research team will be at the Glasgow Science Festival 2025!
🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event!
Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌
🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event!
Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌
May 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🌱 The GALLANT Community Collaboration Research team will be at the Glasgow Science Festival 2025!
🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event!
Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌
🧩 Join us at the Botanic Gardens on Sat 14 & Sun 15 June for a fun, free & interactive event!
Explore tree mapping, flooding & active travel. We hope to see you at our stall 🙌
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
📢 Join GALLANT for a unique event at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre! For all those passionate about biodiversity, biology, and Scotland’s natural heritage.
📅 29/05/25
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN
Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j
📅 29/05/25
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN
Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j
May 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
📢 Join GALLANT for a unique event at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre! For all those passionate about biodiversity, biology, and Scotland’s natural heritage.
📅 29/05/25
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN
Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j
📅 29/05/25
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN
Register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/56jmru2j
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The GALLANT project is looking for adults (18+) in Glasgow to join the Cycle Nation Trial - a free programme to support people cycling again!
Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5
or email [email protected] for more info 🚲
Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5
or email [email protected] for more info 🚲
May 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The GALLANT project is looking for adults (18+) in Glasgow to join the Cycle Nation Trial - a free programme to support people cycling again!
Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5
or email [email protected] for more info 🚲
Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5
or email [email protected] for more info 🚲
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
Big thanks to Parents for Future Scotland for hosting the Air Pollution Event at Glasgow City Chambers! 🌍
Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution.
Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution.
May 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Big thanks to Parents for Future Scotland for hosting the Air Pollution Event at Glasgow City Chambers! 🌍
Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution.
Our GALLANT Community Collaboration team had great conversations with pupils, parents, teachers & councillors about active travel and cutting air pollution.
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
Medical student Abba spent 5 weeks with us researching the powerful impact of green spaces on our health and wellbeing. Her findings reveal what many of us intuitively feel: we NEED nature in our cities.
April 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Medical student Abba spent 5 weeks with us researching the powerful impact of green spaces on our health and wellbeing. Her findings reveal what many of us intuitively feel: we NEED nature in our cities.
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
We had a brilliant Compost Co-Lab meetup at the Hidden Gardens last Friday 🌿
Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil!
Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil!
April 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We had a brilliant Compost Co-Lab meetup at the Hidden Gardens last Friday 🌿
Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil!
Jenny shared a peek at her compost zine, and we now have a ready-to-use compost pile for the raised beds 🙌 Next up: we'll be conducting science tests to see how it compares to shop-bought soil!
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
🎉 The results are in! CommuniMap has won our naming poll! 🗺️
After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition!
Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process!
After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition!
Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process!
March 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🎉 The results are in! CommuniMap has won our naming poll! 🗺️
After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition!
Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process!
After an exciting head-to-head battle, you've chosen CommuniMap as your favourite in our app naming competition!
Thank you to everyone who voted and shared their thoughts throughout this process!
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
On Sunday we launched the newest site for our Compost Co-Lab in collaboration with Movement in Thyme and Glasgow Autonomous Space. We’re turning household and community meal waste into a valuable resource that nourishes herbs and plants, enhancing local biodiversity and community resilience. 🌱
March 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
On Sunday we launched the newest site for our Compost Co-Lab in collaboration with Movement in Thyme and Glasgow Autonomous Space. We’re turning household and community meal waste into a valuable resource that nourishes herbs and plants, enhancing local biodiversity and community resilience. 🌱
Reposted by Prof Ria Dunkley
The Compost Co-Lab Zine Making is underway! 🎨 🗞️ 🌱
Today we teamed up with GZL to explore creative ways to document and share our compost stories. From painting with inks made from compost, to collage and photocopying, we learned, created, and had a blast doing it!
Today we teamed up with GZL to explore creative ways to document and share our compost stories. From painting with inks made from compost, to collage and photocopying, we learned, created, and had a blast doing it!
March 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Compost Co-Lab Zine Making is underway! 🎨 🗞️ 🌱
Today we teamed up with GZL to explore creative ways to document and share our compost stories. From painting with inks made from compost, to collage and photocopying, we learned, created, and had a blast doing it!
Today we teamed up with GZL to explore creative ways to document and share our compost stories. From painting with inks made from compost, to collage and photocopying, we learned, created, and had a blast doing it!