Human Geography seeks to explore the relationship between people and their communities, considering language, religion, economic and government structures, and a broad range of other cultural aspects. Through independent research, supervisory meetings, and departmental seminars, this research programme provides the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project in an area of human geography, and aims to build key skills for positions in research, spatial/social planning, and development consultancy and management. The School of Geography offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised. Researchers in the School include Professor Mark Macklin, whose expertise lies in river systems, global environmental change, and in catchment hazard and pollution issues, and Professor of Climate Science and Meteorology, Edward Hanna. Students can benefit from the supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge. Lincoln's human geographers are working on projects exploring national and international migration, rural development, the spatial dimension of social and technological innovations, environmental history and geoarcheaology, environmental management, governance and behaviour, and the analysis and mapping of a range of economic and social inequalities from international to sub-regional scales.