Exciting Projects in Epiphany term

The IAS is supporting two exciting interdisciplinary projects this term: Opportunities in Pollution led by Dr Kim Jamie (Sociology) and Dr Margarita Staykova (Physics) with Fellows Dr David Kneas and Professor Beth Povinelli. This project looks at the biological, physical and social impacts of pollution on micro- organisms, plants, animals and human stakeholders in the North East and the interdependent mechanisms of evolution and adaptation to it. Visiting Fellows, Dr David Kneas from the University of South Carolina, and Professor Elisabeth Povinelli from Columbia University are in Durham to collaborate and support. 

The second Major Project is Risks to Youth and Studenthood in Digital Spaces led by Dr Rille Raaper (Education) and Dr Mariann Hardey (Marketing) with the support of visiting Fellows, Professor Robert Hassan (University of Melbourne); Professor Katrin Tiidenberg (Tallin University) and Professor Philippa Collin (Western Sydney University). This project focusses on students’ use of social media in the digital landscape, seeking to understand how it promotes student life transitions and identity.