Dr Phil Porter
@philiprporter
Reader in Geoscience and Geoscience Education, BSA Media Fellow, glaciologist, writer, public speaker. Public engagement with science. All views are my own.
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http://www.drphilporter.com 06-05-2009 21:25:00
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Another fulfilling day at UH Global Academic Foundation in Cairo delivering a workshop introducing our UH graduate attributes, focusing on global awareness & sustainability with a competition for the best idea to improve campus sustainability! University of Hertfordshire Uni of Herts LMS
A very rewarding day at UH Global Academic Foundation in Cairo delivering a one day workshop promoting study of Pharmaceutical Science & the massive career options this degree offers. Live linkup to UH UK was a highlight! University of Hertfordshire Uni of Herts LMS
Methane monitoring today-potent greenhouse gas bubbling up from thawing permafrost. We are testing an economical method of measuring methane using a sensor designed & built by our amazing technician, Aiden Bygrave Aiden Bygrave Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts akshay kumar
We attended Youth COP last week organised by Hertfordshire County Council 🌍 A big thank you goes out to our sustainability advocates who supported us 🙌 The students also had a surprise from our very own Dr Phil Porter live from the Arctic reporting 17°C - hitting home the need to take action!🌡️
Down to 'only' 14 degrees in the High Arctic today 🥵🥵working on a glacier called Longyearbreen today, a location we also take our final year students on our High Arctic fieldcourse to provide training in Arctic fieldwork skills Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire
A mere 17 degrees in the High Arctic today 🥵 Monitoring methane (a potent greenhouse gas) emerging from thawing permafrost-visible where there is water, as bubbles and 'belches' of escaping methane can readily be seen Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire
And here is the first glimpse of a very warm Svalbard as we begin our descent into Longyearbyen. Rifle hire to sort tomorrow (for polar bear protection) and then into the field proper.....in 18 degrees of heat!!! University of Hertfordshire Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts
Half way on our journey to the High Arctic for research fieldwork and this is the forecast for the next few days. Insane temperatures for the High Arctic but sadly becoming common now. 18 degrees is pushing up towards the all time record Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire
Really enjoyed delivering this session for The PTI today. Really engaged new teachers, a chance to catch up with colleagues and a happy surprise to see one of my former Envirommental Management students taking part! Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire
Now that the parking machines have been removed, how do I park at Hitchin Station if I don't own a mobile phone? Its a long walk to & from the ticket office if mobility impaired-& I don't know if parking tickets can be bought there? Great Northern
Really enjoyed delivering this interactive session for teachers and thank you so much for the kind comments. This sort of thing is a real highlight of the job. Thank you UCL University of Hertfordshire Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts
Always good to get out & do some fieldwork even though we are only 5 minutes from campus! River gauging station maintenance today! So many lovely rural spots in Hertfordshire despite our closeness to London! Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) The IES
Wonderful day at our environment field station teaching field skills to engaged & enthusiastic Geography & Environment pupils from the London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham. Thank you for visiting us! Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts University of Hertfordshire Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) The IES LAE Tottenham
Our GEP Placement, Poster and Employer Symposium in full swing here at University of Hertfordshire.
Thanks for all for coming along, and a special well done to our final years and MSc students showcasing their hard work and skills 👏 🎓
Our next interactive virtual #tasterlecture is taking place on 26 January with Dr Phil Porter discussing how geopolitics and the environment converge in our polar regions!
Plus a Q&A with top-tips for UCAS applications!
Book your place here: go.herts.ac.uk/ug-ve
Some fantastic discussions at our 9th and final 2022 #tasterlecture yesterday with Dr. Poppy Harding, great to see you all!
We'll kick-off our 2023 programme with a #geopolitics & #geographies session with Dr Phil Porter on 26 Jan.
Book your place here: go.herts.ac.uk/ug-ve
Its a long time since I installed a gauging station on a river not emerging from a glacier! Great to be supporting fieldwork with my PhD student prior to meeting potential new students at our open day tomorrow-come pay us a visit from 10am! Geography, Environment & Planning at Herts Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) University of Hertfordshire
2 pouches, identical insulation inside. One says recyclable as paper the other not. Which is it? Your chat team directed me to my council! Am I about to pollute my paper recycling with what looks like plastic padding? Appalling waste if it is plastic HelloFresh UK #greenwashing