Geoversity - Oxford Brookes University http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/index.html Geoversity - The RSS feed for new Geoversity articles en-gb Geoversity resource -Does the Culture and Practice of Allotment Holding within Oxford help to build a Sustainable Local Economy? http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/robinsonL/geo_lr.htm The study examines the culture and practice of allotment holding in Oxford and assess if this element of self-sufficiency could benefit the community and to what extent allotments can help to build a sustainable local economy. Article by Lorna Robinson, published by Geoversity, February 2009. ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2009. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem06 Geoversity resource - A guide and Trail to Silchesters Environment and History - exploring Silchester Common and the Roman wall http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/pocockC/geo_cp.htm This guide have been designed as an educational tool, to encourage exploration around Silchester. Both trails offer valuable experiences and highlight the management and conservation of the sites. Article by C.A. Pocock, published by Geoversity, December 2008. ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2008. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem05 Geoversity paper - Should we buy Organic? http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/bennettS/sBennett.htm Globalisation has led to increased awareness of how our consumer choices can affect the world around us. This has signalled the growth of ethical consumerism, whereby consumers ease their conscience by buying locally produced organic, or fairtrade produce. Article by Sophie Bennett, published by Geoversity, October 2008.ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2008. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem04 Geoversity paper - Reflections of my deepest hope http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/gFarleighM/mGordonFarleigh.htm A poster aiming to get people to consider the future of their environment, their priorities and responsibilities. Article by Midas Gordon-Farleigh, published by Geoversity, September 2008. ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2008. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem02 Geoversity paper - An analysis of the impact of the Gaia theory on Ecology and Evolutionary Theory http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/rushtonL/lRushton.htm Investigating the impact of ideas published on the Gaia theory, on the study of Ecology and Evolutionary Theory. Developments within both disciplines have been influenced and shaped by the Gaia theory. Article by Elizabeth Rushton, published by Geoversity, September 2008. ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2008. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem03 Geoversity paper - Determining the relationship between rock colour and the type of physical weathering on desert pavements in arid landscapes, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/assets/articleResources/swiftO/oSwift.htm This study provides further evidence that diurnal heat fluxes within desert rocks, eventually leading to the breakdown of desert material, is a credible process in physical weathering. Article by Oliver Swift, published by Geoversity, September 2008. ISSN:Geoversity 1758-8022 & Creative Copyright 2008. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/social/geoversity/log/weblogItem01