‘Mind the Gap’ – a pivotal and central study for all environmental science

Here's why. Mind The Gap is an analysis of the most influential frameworks on environmental knowledge, attitudes and actions, and a proposed model of what shapes pro-environmental behaviour. By Anja Kollmuss (Stockholm Environmental Institute, SEI) and Julian Agyeman (Tufts University), 'Mind the Gap: Why do people act environmentally and what…continue reading →

What is environmental social science?

It's new to me too. Last year, when choosing to commence a biodiversity focused thesis, but in the social sciences, I wasn't exactly sure what I was up against. To me, the social sciences are psychology focused - a very brilliant field of science but one that I have no…continue reading →

Apps and tools I for research

Posted 4 April 2024. Updated 5 April 2024.Most researchers will have a set preference for tools they use in their work. I've never met anyone who doesn't reach for one program over the other, only using their least favourite when it's required by their school or department. I'm in a…continue reading →

Welcome to my research blog

Hello and welcome to my research blog. Iā€™m Ellie and Iā€™m a research student at The University of Queensland in the School of Environment with an interest in biodiversity, conservation and the human relationship (and human impact) on biodiversity. After taking a break from my research ā€“ for many reasons…continue reading →