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Heather Rumble is a Senior Lecturer in Healthy Urban Environments at UWE Bristol, specializing in urban ecology and green infrastructure. Her research interests are cross-cutting, spanning both physical and social sciences, with a focus on enhancing urban biodiversity and maximizing the benefits of green spaces for human wellbeing. Recently, she has concentrated on broadening participation in environmental science by working with underrepresented groups and developing methods to democratize soil science. Heather collaborates with local authorities and industry partners to identify and overcome common obstacles related to urban biodiversity and the provision of green infrastructure. She has previously worked on community gardening projects to highlight the importance of biodiversity in promoting wellbeing. Additionally, her research has focused on improving biodiversity in green roofs. Heather undertakes consultancy work, offering advice on urban ecology, and has been involved in school projects aimed at enhancing urban biodiversity. She teaches undergraduate and MSc CPD programs at UWE and has a particular emphasis on understanding the role of nature in human health and wellbeing through the design of sustainable urban environments. Heather is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and she welcomes inquiries related to PhD supervision in urban ecology and green infrastructure.
Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.