Dr. Rachel Flecker

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Flecker is a Professor of Palaeoclimatology at the University of Bristol, leading research focused on reconstructing past climate geological records and understanding the role of marine gateways in major reorganizations of the climate system. With degrees in Earth Sciences from Oxford and a PhD in sedimentology and tectonics from Edinburgh, Flecker has conducted extensive research, including significant fieldwork in the Russian Far East and contributions to several international scientific drilling initiatives. Her work is multi-disciplinary, incorporating geochemistry, numerical modeling, and sedimentology, particularly in relation to the Mediterranean and global climate changes. She has held various leadership positions, including Deputy Head of the School and Director of Education in the Faculty, and has been involved in significant research projects, such as the IMMAGE initiative, which investigates Mediterranean-Atlantic water exchange during critical periods of climatic evolution. Flecker is committed to enhancing educational practices in geographic sciences and actively teaches undergraduate courses and supervises theses.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Palaeoclimatology

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading research in Palaeoclimatology and marine gateways, including extensive fieldwork and scientific drilling initiatives.

Deputy Head of School

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Oversaw academic programs and initiatives in the School and contributed to the management of educational quality.

Awards

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Wolfson Dorothy Hodgkin Royal Society Fellowship

1999-01-01

Courses

Key Concepts in Human and Physical Geography Research Methods in Physical Geography Extreme Climates of the Past

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.