Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (142)

Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?
Thesis
Law, B. (in press). Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?. (Thesis). University of Salford

The current UK Government policy implementation framework, which directs the structure of partnership involvement in the environmental area, has introduced an implementation model which encompasses both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ theoretical typologi... Read More about Environmental policy implementation networks : who are the movers and shakers?.

Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology
Thesis
Chunglim, M. (in press). Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology. (Thesis). University of Salford

Increased flooding, urban diffuse pollution and habitat fragmentation are predicted as the climate changes and urbanisation increases; all will affect human and wildlife well-being negatively. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) have the potential t... Read More about Linking sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) together with ecosystem services and disservices : new connections in urban ecology.

Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations
Journal Article
James, P. Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Educational Studies, 24(1), 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305569980240107

A dissertation is an integral part of Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) and taught Master of Science (MSc) programmes and should reflect differences in learning styles as appropriate to each level. The dis... Read More about Progressive development of deep learning skills through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Presentation / Conference
James, P., Millward, A., Morrison, K., Bishop, O., & Dennis, M. Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking. Presented at Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking, Manchester

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking Symposium Convened by Philip James, University of Salford; Alison Millward, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Kerry Morrison, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Oliver J. Bishop,... Read More about Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking.

Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study
Thesis
Koljonen, H. Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This action research study investigated the feasibility of building evaluation capacity into the design process of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) community initiatives. GMFRS runs over 400 community initiatives every year and an... Read More about Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study.

Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach
Presentation / Conference
Gunawan, O., Armitage, R., & James, P. Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach. Poster presented at Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference 2012, University of Greenwich

There is much literature citing contributions that urban green spaces make towards human physical, social and mental well-being. However, quantitative evaluation is challenging. This research investigates Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ), which prov... Read More about Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach.

Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements
Report
James, P. (2011). Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements

In his inaugural lecture Professor James addresses questions such as why we keep pets, what happened in Salford on 29th October 1827, and how to improve your personal efficiency by ten to fifteen percent. The answers to these questions address diffe... Read More about Changing attitudes to nature: first love, separation and pre-nuptial agreements.

Urban green spaces: natural and usable?
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. Urban green spaces: natural and usable?. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria

The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion. Presented at 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment., University of Salford, Greater Manchester

Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK
Presentation / Conference
Wallbank, N., & James, P. Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Incorporating green areas into urban environments can aid sustainability and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in urban areas. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between vegetation and its role within... Read More about Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK.

Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire
Journal Article
James, P., & Gittins, J. Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire. Landscape Research, 32(4), 423-442. https://doi.org/10.1080/01426390701449794

Planning, especially with the increasing prominence given to community involvement, is a key vehicle for delivering sustainable development. Between 2003 and 2005 two community groups in Cheshire wrote parish landscape character assessments. The comp... Read More about Local landscape character assessment: an evaluation of community-led schemes in Cheshire.

Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city
Presentation / Conference
European city. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria

Urbanization is the dominant land use change across the world. Population growth, climate change and technological change are identifi ed as three factors that have paramount importance in the historic, contemporary and future development of urban... Read More about Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city.

Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings
Presentation / Conference
Gledhill, D., James, P., & Davies, D. Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings. Presented at 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment, University of Salford

Ponds have a range of ecological, social and aesthetic values. However, little work has been done to appraise the values assigned to ponds located in an urban setting. During 2004, 10 ponds were studied in urban areas of Merseyside. Standard ecolo... Read More about Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings.