Dr Rhian Meara
@RhianMeara
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Geol + Geog lecturer at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Fluent Welsh speaker, BSL and Icelandic learner and Fellow of the HEA. She / Her.
Swansea, Wales
Joined June 2016
Can I add a cover letter to my grant application to note that it was written by two sleep deprived mothers of young children, currently battling hand-foot-mouth, nits, and bum worms, while renewing mortgages, christmas presents mental load, school christmas fairs & plays? 🥹.
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The second video with @timeforgeog on the story of the Eldfell 1973 eruption came out this morning! @GeologyLeics @marcreichow.
timeforgeography.co.uk
We are on the island of Heimaey of the south coast of Iceland to explore how studying the 1973 volcanic eruption here can help us better predict, prepare for, and manage the impacts of eruptions...
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I spent the summer in Iceland with @timeforgeog and @RayburnTours making a series of videos about my research in Heimaey on the Eldfell 1973 eruption. The first in a series of videos is now ready to show you all! Enjoy! 🥰.
timeforgeography.co.uk
Thank you to Rayburn Tours, educational travel for schools and universities for helping us make Time for Geography, here on the geographically fascinating volcanic island of Heimaey in southwest...
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RT @miriamelin23: Wir wedi mwynhau sesiwn Hiraethu am Heimaey yn y Babell Lên heddiw yng nghwmni @RhianMeara a @ManonSteffanRos - trafod y….
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Bydd @ManonSteffanRos a fi yn y Babell Lên yn yr Eisteddfod ar Ddydd Mercher at 12.30 pm! Bydd Manon yn darllen sawl stori fer sydd wedi ei hysbrydoli gan fy ngwaith ymchwil i ar echdoriad yng Ngwlad yr Iâ!
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RT @WillHayCardiff: There are no longer any Tory MPs in Wales. They had 11 in 2019. Now a total Conservative wipeout. .
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I had a great time filming with the @timeforgeog team in Iceland! I'm so excited to share our final videos with you!!.
What a fantastic couple of weeks filming our new volcanic hazards series and GCSE Hazards Masterclass in Iceland with @RayburnEdu @RayburnTours @swanseageog @RhianMeara @SUSciEng @SwanseaUni @marcreichow @LeicesterGeog @GeologyLeics @livunigeog @janinekavanagh @MMUsste
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Mae fy mhapur cyntaf ar yr echdoriad Eldfell 1973 wedi ei gyhoeddi gyda @WeAreVolcanica ! Gallech chi gael copi am ddim yma:
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My first paper on the Eldfell 1973 eruption has been published in @WeAreVolcanica ! You can find it at 🌋🌋🌋
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RT @MenterCaerdydd: Pwnc 'llosg' go iawn yw testun ein sgwrs nesaf wrth i @RhianMeara drafod echdoriad y llosgfynydd Eldfell yng Ngwlad yr….
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RT @REWRITE_EU: 🌿 Exciting PhD Alert! 🌍 Passionate about environmental planning, restoration & rewilding? 🎓 . Don't miss out on this fully….
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RT @mickymicky06s: 🚨🚨🚨 Exciting opportunity in our School in Edinburgh, with the first Patience Cowie Fellowships (36 months)!. "We wish to….
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The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is pleased to invite applications for two 2024 Patience Cowie Fellowships. The Fellowships are fixed term for 36 months.
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RT @gislio: A new #eruption has started near #Grindavik and #Svartsengi in #Iceland. @BlueLagoonIS and the town of Grindavik being evacuate….
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Let's normalise field trips being paced around the students (and staff!) who maybe aren't as fast as those who normally get to set the walking pace at the front of the pack. #AccessibleFieldWork
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Absolute teaching dream team on the Swansea Geography Volcanology trip to Germany! 🌋
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RT @SarahLee_Hooper: Major earthquake swarm in Iceland Svartsengi Grindavik Volcano 🌋 eruption on the way. Link of earthquake map. https:/….
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RT @SianNeilson: Can I ask anyone following me in Wales to support this petition. It means so much to families in that position. Allow Wel….
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The UK government have introduced baby loss certificates for families in England who have lost babies prior to 24 weeks. This doesn’t apply to Welsh families. Let’s get this changed!!
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RT @GeolSoc: We have launched an online survey seeking your views on, and perceptions of, the Society’s awards and nominations processes.….
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Look at this awesome article @SquigglyVolcano wrote about #Grindavík #Iceland ! Thanks for letting me contribute Robin!.
NEW: Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has entered a new volcanic era, featuring years, decades or even centuries of eruptions. How is the country supposed to react?. For @sciam, I looked into the options—from fighting against lava to moving entire towns.
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Lots to take away from #VMSG2024. but importantly, I learned via @RhianMeara and @DrNatashaDowey et al. that my spirit biscuit is a ginger nut. I feel complete now.
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