Wednesday 18th February 2026 | 13:00–14:00
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In Wales and beyond, the natural functioning (‘health’) of many rivers is severely compromised by engineering modifications, flow (mis)management, catchment land-use changes, and climate variability. In response to escalating demands on river resources, can we use creative approaches to create spaces for river engagement and forge more positive societal relationships with rivers?
About the Speaker
Stephen Tooth is a Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University. His research and teaching interests vary widely but the main focus is on the role of rivers as agents of landscape change. In recent years, he has been involved with activities promoting the role of the visual and non-visual arts in debates about global climate change and the Anthropocene, a proposed new interval of geological time that recognises humanity’s impact on the functioning of the Earth system. These activities have included co-organisation of symposia, PhD supervision, art-science workshops, and public talks.