Dr Lynda Yorke

Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

l.yorke@bangor.ac.uk

Dr Lynda Yorke

Room: F22, Thoday Building

Email: l.yorke@bangor.ac.uk

Lynda is a Quaternary geomorphologist, with principal emphasis in fluvial and pro-glacial sequences. Her doctoral research was focused on northern England, and the River Tyne sequences that developed post-glacially. She is interested in Quaternary environmental change and fluvial histories, including geoarchaeology, relict glacial environments, and flood risk and hazards. Lynda's research takes a critical physical geography approach combining insights from geomorphology, politcs of risk and disasters, and community-led responses around climate change and cultural heritage to promote socio-eco transformations and environmental justice. Lynda is a key voice in the geographies of education, an advocate of inclusion and accessibility in geosciences, and the use of virtual technologies to enhance learning.

Lynda has held NERC-funded grants (PI and co-I) ( ClicHer), and Shore to Shelter (Engaging the Public with Environmental Science). She has also been awarded funding from the British Council, the Learned Society of Wales, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Higher Education Academy. Ìý

She is the Degree Programme Director for the Geography programmes at Bangor. Lynda is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). She was the Chair of the RGS-IBG Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd; 2021-2024).Ìý

Lynda has studied and worked in a number of UK Universities. She began her career at Northumbria University (BSc.), went on to Durham University (MSc.) and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Hull. She worked in industry prior to her undergraduate degree and following her Masters' degree. She worked as a Junior Research Associate in the early 2000s on a number of Aggregate Levy Funded projects. She was a post-doc at the University of Liverpool.Ìý

MEDIA

Lynda is available for media contact. She has experience of both radio and televsion (BBC and ITV), pre-recorded and live delivery.Ìý

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

2024-date Editorial Board Member,

2024-date Editorial Board Member,

2023-date External Examiner (Physical Geography) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

2021-date External Examiner (Physical Geography/Natural Hazard Management) University of Chester

2021-2024 Chair,

2020-2024 Member, RGS-IBG Geography Programmes Accreditation Panel

2020-2023 Editorial Board Member,

2019-2024 External Examiner (Physical Geography), Bath Spa University

2019-2021 Deputy Chair,

2014-2017 Ordinary Secretary, Outreach Committee,

2004-2007 Postgraduate Rep, (QRA).

Teaching

I am the module organiser for:Ìý

  • ENS-1101 Geography Field Study (north Wales)
  • ENS-2104 Natural Hazards
  • DXX-3018 Rivers, Coasts and Oceans

I contribute to:

  • ENS-1100 Earth Systems and Processes
  • ENS-1101 Geography Field Study (north Wales)
  • ENS-1000 Academic Tutorial & Key Skills
  • ONS-1001 Environmental Data Analysis
  • OSX-1003 Earth, Climate and EvolutionÌý
  • OSX-2011 Ice and OceansÌýÌý
  • HTA-2136/3126 Geoarchaeology
  • DXX-3701 Geography DissertationÌý
  • DXX-4103 MGeog Dissertation

ÌýPhD Student Supervison

Rachel Jones. The identification and significance of landing places in coastal and maritime archaeology. 2020 - present.

Sarah Morton Williams. Geoarchaeology of Anglesey. 2021 - present.

Quaternary environmental change and fluvial histories, with reference to the Last Glacial Maximum and post-glacial periods.

Natural hazards and disasters, particularly hydro-meterological.Ìý

Climate Change and Community Engagement.

Geoarchaeology, with reference to fluvial and coastal settings.

Geographies of Education, and Inclusive and Accessible Fieldwork.

I am willing to supervise MRes and Ph.D students, with interests aligned with my expertise, and who have funding or are able to secure funding for their research.

2025

  • Published
    Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Jul 2025, The Routledge Handbook of Field Research. Hammett, D. & Holmes, N. (eds.). Routledge, p. 296-305
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Yorke, L., Dimitriou, A., Hanna, S., Parry, S., Patterson, C. & Smith, G., 8 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Geographical Journal. e70025.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Hurrell, E., Hutchinson, S., Yorke, L., Batty, L., Bunting, J., Swanton, D., McDougall, D. & Parsons, D., 31 Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Area. e70011.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., Dimitriou, A., Hanna, S., Parry, S., Patterson, C. & Smith, G., 30 Jun 2025, Geography Directions : Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2024

  • Published
    Forino, G., Yorke, L., Del Pinto, M., Griffiths, H., Barker, L., Bates, M., Brummage, S., Davies, S., Patterson, C., Roberts, H., Robinson, G. & Webb, A., 18 Sept 2024, Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
  • Published
    Luu, C., Forino, G., Yorke, L., Ha, H., Bui, Q. D., Tran, H. H., Nguyen, D. Q., Duong, H. C. & Kervyn, M., 5 Dec 2024, In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. 24, 12, p. 4385–4408
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., Chiverrell, R. & Schwenninger, J.-L., 1 Feb 2024, In: Geomorphology. 446, 109007.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Woodley, E., Barr, S., Batty, L., Bickerstaff, K., Darvill, C., Ferdous, R., Holmes, N., Jon, I., Lynch, K., Marvell, A., McDougall, D., Pitt, H., Singleton, A., Souch, C. & Yorke, L., 11 Nov 2024, In: Geo: Geography and Environment. 11, 2
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., Hurrell, E. R. & Hutchinson, S. M., 10 Dec 2024, How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography.. Chen, G. & Eaves, L. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2023

  • Published
    Forino, G., Yorke, L., Robinson, G., Austin, M., Sieradzan, K. & Hewitt, J., 28 Jun 2023, Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2022

  • Published
    Yorke, L., Hutchinson , S. & Hurrell , L., 31 May 2022, 16 p.
    Research output: Book/Report › Book
  • Published
    Finn, M., Hammond, L., Healy, G., Todd, J., Marvell, A., McKendrick, J. & Yorke, L., Mar 2022, In: Area. 54, 1, p. 41-51 11 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., McDougall, D. & Hutchinson, S., 28 Nov 2022, Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., Hurrell, L. & Hutchinson, S., 25 Jul 2022
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2021

  • Published
    Yorke, L., Tate, S. & Davis, M., 13 Dec 2021, Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). 42 p.
    Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Yorke, L., 19 Oct 2020, 1 p.
    Research output: Other contribution › peer-review

2018

  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 27 Jul 2018, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 25 Jun 2018, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 20 Jun 2018, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2017

  • Published
    Yorke, L., 25 May 2017, In: Geology Today. 33, 3, p. 114-118
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 25 Jul 2016, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2013

  • Published
    Yorke, L. & Davies, B., 17 Sept 2013, QRA Field Guide: Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Cambridge: Quaternary Research Association, London
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 18 Mar 2013, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • Unpublished
    Yorke, L., 19 Sept 2013, (Unpublished)
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • Published
    Livingstone, S. J., Evans, D. J., Cofaigha, C. Ó., Davies, B. J., Merritt, J. W., Huddart, D., Mitchell, W. A., Roberts, D. H. & Yorke, L., 1 Feb 2013, In: Earth-Science Reviews. 111, 1-2, p. 25-55
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Griffiths, H., Yorke, L. & Griffiths, S., 31 Aug 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., 2013, The Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Quaternary Research Association, London, p. 135-142
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Published
    Yorke, L., 2013, The Quaternary of Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire: Field Guide. Davies, B., Yorke, L., Bridgland, D. & Roberts, D. (eds.). Quaternary Research Association, London, p. 129-134
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Published
    Davies, B. (Editor), Yorke, L. (Editor), Bridgland, D. (Editor) & Roberts, D. (Editor), 13 Sept 2013, Quaternary Research Association, London. 208 p. (Field Guide)
    Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Yorke, L., Rumsby, B. T. & Chiverrell, R. C., 1 Aug 2012, In: Proceedings of the Geologists' Association. 123, 4, p. 608-625
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • Published
    Hooke, J. M. & Yorke, L., 1 Nov 2011, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 36, 14, p. 1910-1928
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Jones, A., Brewer, P., Macklin, M., Swain, C., Bird, G., Griffiths, H. & Yorke, L., Feb 2011, 68 p.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2010

  • Published
    Yorke, L. & Rumsby, B., Dec 2010.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
  • Published
    Hooke, J. M. & Yorke, L., 1 Oct 2010, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 35, 13, p. 1601-1614
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

  • Published
    Yorke, L., 1 Jun 2008, Quaternary Newsletter, 115, p. 55-58.
    Research output: Contribution to specialist publication