Dr Mike McGibbon
Mike McGibbon BA MA PhD FRGS FHEA
Principal Lecturer in Geography
School of Science Employability Officer
Room: Grenville 211
Email: mm07@gre.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0) 208 331 9729
Fax: +44(0) 208 331 9805
Biography
Dr McGibbon was awarded a BA (Hons) Degree in Geography from the Queen’s University of Belfast in 1982 before moving to the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada to complete an MA focusing on citizen participation in urban land use planning. In 1990, he completed a PhD funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation examining the effects of participatory urban planning on housing and neighbourhood quality under the supervision of Professor PJ Smith.
Mike combined teaching in the Department of Geography as a sessional lecturer with contract research for planning consultancies before returning to the UK and taking up an appointment as Lecturer in Geography at Thames Polytechnic (now the University of Greenwich). He went on to become Subject Group Leader, then Head of Department for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and is currently Principal Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science. Mike has also been running field courses for Geography and Environmental Sciences students in Southern Spain for many years.
Mike McGibbon is also the Employability Officer for the School of Science, promoting Personal Development Planning amongst students and encouraging their involvement in work placements and volunteering as part of their preparation for careers after graduation.
Areas of Expertise
During his time at the University of Greenwich, Dr McGibbon has maintained a strong interest in urban development, planning and regeneration and has been involved in consultancy projects including research for local government in the areas of community development needs, employment patterns, impact of CCTV on crime. More recently, his interests have extended into the area of Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility.
Recent published papers and consultancy reports
Kaswamila, A. Russell, S and McGibbon, M. 2007. Impacts of Wildlife on Household Food Security and Income in NorthEastern Tanzania. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Vol 12 No 6. 391-404
Acott, T and McGibbon, M. 2007. Environmental Science and Sustainability: Some Philosophical Thoughts. Environment International Vol 4 Issue 1.
Dalton, P., Issac, D. and McGibbon, M. 2007. An Evaluation of Employment Land Patterns in Medway. Medway Unitary Authority.
Involvement in Teaching
Level 1 Society, Economy and Sustainability (Human/Social Geography) GEOY1017
Level 1 Learning Skills
Level 1 Practical Skills – introductory field data gathering and GIS ENVI1039
Level 2 Issues in Geography (Urban, Economic, Social)
Level 2 Sustainability: An interdisciplinary perspective (Planning aspects) GEOG1018
Level 2 Research Methods – questionnaire design and implementation, interviewing ENVI1046
Level 3 Urban Development and Planning TOWN1004
Level 3 Geography of Tourism and Development GEOY1021
Level 3 Sustainability: A Global Perspective ENVI1134
Level M Research Methods
MSc and PhD supervision