Congratulations to Gavin Lamb, who is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher in RECLAS (Research Collegium for Language in Changing Society) co-run by the departments of Language and Communication Studies and the Center for Applied Language Studies at the University of Jyv盲skyl盲, Finland. ()
Gavin’s research is in the areas of nexus analysis, ecolinguistics, and intercultural communication in human-nature relationships. His current research projects aim to contribute to a ‘green applied linguistics’ that brings sociolinguistic research on language use, multilingualism and interculturality into dialogue with interdisciplinary research on both the positive and problematic relationships humans create with animals and the natural environment.
As a postdoctoral researcher, Gavin is collaborating on research projects applying multi-disciplinary language research methods to investigate environmental issues including climate activism, environmental education and human-animal interaction. His position at the University of Jyv盲skyl盲 runs from August through December 2019.