Overview
Profile summary
Visiting Professor
Professional memberships
Institute of Gritish Geographers, Royal Geographical Society
Supervised research degrees
V. Research students supervised
1988-1992 David, M. Smith, PhD. ‘The Channel Tunnel Rail Link: Opportunities and Problems for Regional Economic Development’. Second supervisor Dr Mark Wise. External examiner Prof. John Farrington (University of Aberdeen).
1994-1997 Theresa. M. Lowndes, PhD. ‘Privatisation, Rural railways and Community Development’. Second supervisor Clive Charlton. External examiner Dr Richard Knowles (University of Salford).
1994-1998 Ian Newman, M.Phil., The Impact of Competition on the Nature and Evolution of Cross Channel Surface Passenger Transport. Second Supervisor Professor David Pinder. External examiner Dr Brian Hoyle (University of Southampton).
1996-1999 Jonathan Shaw, PhD. ‘Privatising Britain’s Passenger Railway: Expectations and Outcomes of the ‘Free’ Market Approach’. Second supervisor Clive Charlton. External Examiner Prof. Phillip Goodwin (University of Oxford).
1998-2001 Roger J. Levermore, PhD. ‘The European Union-South Africa Trade, Development and Co-operation Agreement: Decision-making, Participation and Perceived Economic Impacts’, Second supervisor Prof. Mark Cleary. External Examiner Prof. David Simon (Royal Holloway).
2004 – 2009 Annette Elliott. ‘Building Positive Peace? A Gendered Analysis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security’ Second supervisor Dr Patrick Holden.
2006 - 2010 Ian Murphy, PhD. 'Private Military Companies, Peacekeeping, and African States: A Critical Analysis of PMCs in Peacekeeping Operations in Africa' Second supervisor Dr Jamie Gaskarth.
2006 – 2010 Karen Treasure, PhD. ‘The Power of Empowerment: Recognising Power Relations within 'Development' for Communities in Zambia’ Second supervisor Dr Rebecca Davies.
Teaching interests
The political economy of globalisation, Southern Africa, development.
Current Teaching
1st Year: GGH1005: The Political Economy of Globalisation
GGX1001/1002: Stage One Tutorials
GGX1010: Stage One Fieldcourse
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):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Research output
- 5 Article
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Distant Relations: Identity and Materiality in Elite Discourse on Britain's Overseas Territories
Harmer, N., Gaskarth, J. & Gibb, R., 2 Oct 2015, In: Global Society. 29, 4, p. 510-529Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Colonial Administration to Development Funding: Characterisations of SACU as a Governance Mechanism
Gibb, R. & Treasure, K., 2014, In: Journal of Southern African Studies. 40, 4, p. 819-838Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Collapse and recovery in a remote small island-A tale of adaptive cycles or downward spirals?
Bunce, M., Mee, L., Rodwell, L. D. & Gibb, R., 2009, In: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS. 19, 2, p. 213-226Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Shifting baselines in fishers' perceptions of island reef fishery degradation
Bunce, M., Rodwell, L. D., Gibb, R. & Mee, L., 2008, In: OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT. 51, 4, p. 285-302Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The potential impact of the Channel Tunnel on Devon and Cornwall
Gibb, R., Essex, S. & Charlton, C., 1990, In: Applied Geography. 10, 1, p. 43-61Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review