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Research Interests
George Gunn is an Associate Researcher with a focus on climate change and the environment. His research interests include urban weather and climate, climate change in planning policy, and applications of GIS.
George is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Board Member of the Royal Meteorological Society in Scotland. In 2022, he was shortlisted as Scotland's Youth Climate Champion at the Holyrood Green Giant Awards.
He is a strong advocate for using research to inform policy decisions. His groundbreaking research on the urban heat island effect in Inverness was one of few similar studies globally and was welcomed by the Highland Council.
Research links
Projects supervised:
- Donald Campbell, 2020 - "Is Covid-19 giving us a spring clean?" (Recipient of CREST Gold award)
Teaching Expertise
- MSc module 'Experiencing the Weather' (University of Reading)
- Private tutor (physical sciences)
Services Expertise
- Climate impact audit, net zero solutions and carbon management consultancy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Science, Geography, University of the Highlands and Islands
2017 → 2020
Award Date: 30 Jul 2020
Doctor of Philosophy, Developing an urban canopy model for improved weather forecasts in cities, University of Reading
2020 → …
External positions
Climate Change Strategy Officer, Moray Council
27 Sept 2021 → …
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Kilbraur Wind Farm Community Benefit Trust
1 Sept 2021 → 1 Apr 2022
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Projects
- 1 Active
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Developing an urban canopy model for improved weather forecasts in cities
Gunn, G., Barlow, J., Coceal, O., Carpentieri, M., Lean, H. & Best, M.
1/09/20 → …
Project: Research
Research output
- 2 Article
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RMetS Meteorological Masterclass Series: Anticipating floods, droughts and heatwaves
Gunn, G. & Jones, S., 22 Jun 2021, In: Weather. 76, 8, p. 278-279 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring nocturnal near-surface urban heat island intensity in the small, mid-latitude city of Inverness, Scotland
Gunn, G., 9 Aug 2023, In: Scottish Geographical Journal. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society
Gunn, George (Recipient), 8 Feb 2022
Prize: Election to learned society
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Scotland's Youth Climate Champion (shortlisted)
Gunn, George (Recipient), 16 Nov 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 4 Invited talk
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The urban heat island effect of Inverness, Scotland during the summer months
George Gunn (Speaker)
20 Jan 2023Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
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Climate Change: Local Impact and Changing Our Behaviour
George Gunn (Speaker)
27 Sept 2023Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
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Getting on in the green sector
George Gunn (Speaker)
1 Mar 2022Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
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Green jobs: How I got mine, and how to get yours!
George Gunn (Speaker)
3 Nov 2021Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Will heatwaves in Europe upset our future foreign holiday travel?
5/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Climate change: Will heatwaves, hurricanes and wildfires in Europe upset foreign holiday travel plans for Scots?
3/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Measuring nocturnal near-surface urban heat island intensity in the small, mid-latitude city of Inverness, Scotland
14/08/23 → 18/08/23
9 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Climate Change in the Moray Firth - An educational documentary
28/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Brora native's academic achievement marked at special celebration held by UHI Inverness for those who missed out because of the coronavirus pandemic
17/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other