Hi I'm
Dr Hannah Grist

I’m a Lecturer in Socio-Environmental Systems, which means I’m interested in the relationships and impacts at the interface of people and the environment. I’m the Deputy Director of the MSc Programme in Environmental Protection and Management, where we have students from all over the world join us to learn and share knowledge about how to manage the environmental crises we face. I use my research to inform and influence my teaching, which covers topics from participation in policy to interdisciplinary approaches to the environment.

I have an undergraduate, masters and PhD degree in ecology, and have previously undertake a postdoc designing and delivering a coastal citizen science project across Scotland. I’ve also undertaken a postdoc in knowledge exchange, working with climate scientists to transfer understanding from climate models to society and policy. In between my academic positions I’ve had lots of opportunity to explore science communication and outdoor learning, including memorably once dancing as a giant bluetit on Buchanan Street in Glasgow.

My research interests are in coastal and marine ecology, community participation and citizen science. I’m interested in how we can work with communities to undertake action-based research that can try to understand place-based issues and evaluate solutions. My projects are generally around providing expertise to local people to look at local problems.

I love working collaboratively, building relationships with people across disciplines and experiences to form strong and dedicated teams. I’m passionate about the natural world and sharing that passion through workshops, events and conversations. In my spare time I’m pretty much always found outside, wild camping, hiking or swimming with my spaniel Sammy.