Dr. Helen Adams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helen has over 15 years of experience in climate adaptation and resilience research, focusing on issues such as climate-related migration and disaster risk reduction. She established her career in the Department of Geography at King's College London in 2015 and has held prominent roles, including co-director of the King's Centre for Integrated Research in Risk and Resilience (CIRRR) and leading the £5 million Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub funded by UK Research & Innovation. Her current research efforts include building habitability amid climate change and examining the emotional influences of place attachment on decisions regarding migration. Helen has contributed significantly to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports and has worked with various international organizations to ensure that scientific findings inform climate action policies. Additionally, she engages with a range of disciplines and the public to communicate vital research findings in innovative formats. Helen teaches climate adaptation and resilience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervises several PhD students in related fields.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.