Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Group Affiliation
- Earth Surface Processes
Research Interests
- Fluvial and coastal geomorphology
- Rates, pattens and controls of fluvial and coastal processes.
- The impact of environmental change on fluvial and coastal processes
- The long term development of the landscape of Wales.
- Extending flood and drought chronologies using archival and sedimentary records.
- Cultural and creative geographies of rivers.
Current projects
- Transformative Research Actions for Resilient Coastal Communities
PhD Supervision
- Jayesh Mukherjee
- Cara Jones
- Nuala Dunn
- Blue Bell
Profile
Biography
- 2022-present: Reader in Physical Geography through the medium of Welsh, Aberystwyth University
- 2015-2022: Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography through the medium of Welsh
- 2009-2015: Lecturer in Physical Geography through the medium of Welsh
- 2008-2009: Welsh medium teaching fellow
- 2006-2009: Phd, Aberystwyth University
- 2005: MSc River Basin Dynamics and Management, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
- 2004: BSc Physical Geography and Mathematics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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The potential of poetry for enchanting and communicating geomorphology
Griffiths, H. M., Tooth, S. & Gwynn, E., 31 May 2026, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 51, 5, 8 p., e70277.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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‘A flash in the pan’ or a more enduring contribution? A retrospective on Micha Klein’s (1976) ‘Hydrograph peakedness and basin area’, Earth Surface Processes, vol. 1: 27–30
Mukherjee, J., Tooth, S., Singh, M. & Griffiths, H., 10 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 51, 7, 4 p., e70355.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Debate › peer-review
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A thriving early-mid Holocene river? Emerging geochronological evidence from the Luni River floodout zone, northwestern India
Mukherjee, J., Tooth, S., Duller, G. A. T. & Griffiths, H. M., 16 Sept 2025, p. 69. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Rapid rewetting is rapidly degrading some of the world’s drylands
Singh, M., Tooth, S., Mukherjee, J., Griffiths, H. M. & Kaless, G., 16 Sept 2025, p. 30. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Sand, water, and change: documenting the dynamics of a dryland river floodout zone in the Indian Thar desert
Mukherjee, J., Tooth, S., Singh, M. & Griffiths, H., 03 Jun 2025, British Society for Geomorphology.Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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Toward a relational biodiversity economics: Embedding plural values for sustainability transformation
Kenter, J. (Corresponding Author), Carmenta, R., Christie, M., Griffiths, H., Ihemezie, E., Martin, A., Gomez-Osorio, T., Pascal, U., Raymond, C., Remoundou, K. & Waters, R., 07 Oct 2025, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 122, 40, 10 p., e2314586122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Agoriad
Translated title of the contribution :Openings Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An interdisciplinary research agenda for climate change and cultural heritage
Forino, G., Lynda, Y., del Pinto, M., Griffiths, H., Barker, L., Bates, M., Brummage, S., Davidson, A., Davies, S., Paterson, C., Roberts, H., Robinson, G. & Webb, A., 18 Sept 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Exploring 'y paith': historical and contemporary perceptions of desert environments in Patagonia, Argentina
Griffiths, H., Tooth, S. & Kaless, G., 2024, Storied Deserts: Reimagining Global Arid Lands. Osuna, C. & Tynan, A. (eds.). London: Taylor & FrancisResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Llifogydd yr Archif: Afonydd ardal Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Rhondda Cynon Taf
Griffiths, H., 16 Dec 2024, Modron Magazine.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Pwyllgor Diddymu neu Ddargyfeirio Cyfrifiaduron
Griffiths, H., 15 Apr 2024, In: O'r Pedwar Gwynt.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article Review
Open Access
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TRACC: Transformative Research Actions for Resilient Coastal Communities
Kenter, J. (Project Lead) & Griffiths, H. (Project Co‑Lead)
Economic and Social Research Council
01 Sept 2024 → 31 Aug 2028
Project: Externally funded research
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Giving Voices to Rivers: Promoting Creative Engagements Through Art-Science Collaborations
Tooth, S. (Project Lead) & Griffiths, H. (Project Lead)
Joy Welch Educational Charitable Trust
01 Aug 2023 → 31 Jul 2024
Project: Internally funded research
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NAVIGATE: Understanding NAture's multiple Values for InteGrATion into dEcisions
Christie, M. (Project Lead), Carmenta, R. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Griffiths, H. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Martin, A. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Remoundou, K. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Crawford, G. (Fellow), Kenter, J. (Fellow) & Maderson, S. (Fellow)
Natural Environment Research Council
12 Aug 2022 → 11 Aug 2025
Project: Externally funded research
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CUPHAT - Coastal Uplands: Heritage and Tourism (DGES)
Jones, R. (Project Lead), Busfield, M. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Davies, S. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Griffiths, H. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Hoskins, G. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Merriman, P. (Researcher Co‑Lead) & Tooth, S. (Researcher Co‑Lead)
02 Jan 2022 → 31 Aug 2023
Project: Externally funded research
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Immersive teaching tool-kit: landscapes of West Wales
Irvine-Fynn, T. (Project Lead), Busfield, M. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Griffiths, H. (Researcher Co‑Lead) & Tooth, S. (Researcher Co‑Lead)
01 Jun 2021 → 31 Mar 2022
Project: Externally funded research
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Engaging new audiences through virtual fieldtrips: evaluating the potenital of the Roundme app
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead), Busfield, M. (Researcher Co‑Lead), Irvine-Fynn, T. (Researcher Co‑Lead) & Tooth, S. (Researcher Co‑Lead)
British Society for Geomorphology
01 Apr 2021 → 31 Mar 2022
Project: Externally funded research
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Bryniau Clwyd Artist in Residence
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead)
Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB
01 Mar 2021 → 31 Oct 2021
Project: Externally funded research
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Impact of Woodland creation on water and carbon: a baseline study DGES - See 13692
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead)
01 Jul 2020 → 30 Jun 2021
Project: Externally funded research
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Impact od Woodland creation on water and carbon: a baseline study ABS - see 13691
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead)
01 Jul 2020 → 30 Jun 2021
Project: Externally funded research
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An exploration of the cultural-linguistic heritage of maritime areas in Wales and its relevance to developing an ecosystem-based approach to contemporary landscape management
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead) & Gwynn, E. (Researcher Co‑Lead)
24 Sept 2018 → 23 Sept 2021
Project: Internally funded research
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Investigating the environmental impacts of micro-hydropower schemes on welsh rivers_Large woody debris dynamics and geomorphological influence on welsh rivers
Griffiths, H. (Project Lead)
The Worship Livery Company of Wales
01 Nov 2017 → 31 Oct 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Press/Media
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Eisteddfod weather researchers ask for public’s memories
Davies, S., Griffiths, H., Jones, C., Salisbury, E. & Charnell-White, C.
08 Aug 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Do you remember the red hot summer days of 1976?
Davies, S., Griffiths, H., Jones, C., Salisbury, E. & Charnell-White, C.
08 Aug 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Public invited to join university project dedicated to Eisteddfod weather history
Davies, S., Griffiths, H., Jones, C., Salisbury, E. & Charnell-White, C.
08 Aug 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Aberystwyth University Announces Projects To Strengthen UK Coastal Community Support
Davies, S., Griffiths, H. & Kenter, J.
19 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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New project launched to support coastal communities
Davies, S., Griffiths, H. & Kenter, J.
15 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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New projects to support UK coastal communities
Davies, S., Griffiths, H. & Kenter, J.
15 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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New projects to support UK coastal community communities
Davies, S., Griffiths, H. & Kenter, J.
13 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Aberystwyth University Reports Findings in Zoonoses (Zoonotic Diseases In a 'pandemicene': How Can Geomorphology Contribute To the Improved Characterisation of Dynamic 'pathogenic Landscapes'?)
Irvine-Fynn, T., Tooth, S., Griffiths, H. & Hardy, A.
05 Apr 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Poets working with CAT to communicate zero carbon solutions
Salisbury, E., Jarvis, M., Griffiths, H., Hopwood, M. & Goodwin, G.
10 Feb 2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Climate change: Droughts and fires 'may be features of Wales'
29 Oct 2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Biogeomorphological Dynamics Resulting from Woody Vegetation Encroachment Along Patagonian Dryland Rivers: Insights from the Río Senguerr, Chubut Province, Argentina
Singh, M. (Speaker), Tooth, S. (Speaker), Kaless, G. (Speaker), Griffiths, H. (Speaker), Liberoff, A. (Speaker) & Pessacg, N. (Speaker)
02 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Prosiect Llif EUNIC
Hopwood, M. (Participant), Griffiths, H. (Participant) & Gwynn, E. (Participant)
18 May 2025 → 30 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Y Tirfurffiau o'n cwmpas (The Landforms around us)
Griffiths, H. (Speaker)
21 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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‘A’r cwbl er mwyn y dŵr’: Reflections on the flooding of Nant-y-Moch, west Wales.
Griffiths, H. (Speaker) & Woodward, K. (Speaker)
04 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Yr Afon a'r Graig: ceubyllau afonydd Cymru (The River and the Rock: the river potholes of Wales)
Griffiths, H. (Speaker)
Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Enwau lleoedd a thirwedd newidiol afonydd ac arfordiroedd Cymru (Placenames and the changing landscape of Welsh rivers and coasts)
Griffiths, H. (Speaker)
05 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Geoheritage Conservation: A Case Study of Geopark Management and Sustainable Practices at GeoMôn UNESCO Geopark
Griffiths, H. (Examiner)
25 Sept 2024Activity: Examination
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Development of a dryland river terminus: theLuni River in the Indian Thar Desert
Mukherjee, J. (Speaker), Tooth, S. (Speaker), Singh, M. (Speaker) & Griffiths, H. (Speaker)
Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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British Society for Geomorphology Annual Conference 2024
Griffiths, H. (Participant) & Tooth, S. (Participant)
Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
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Using archival visual sources for reconstructing geomorphological changes across the mid Wales coastal uplands: challenges and opportunities
Tooth, S. (Speaker), Goode, C. (Speaker), Griffiths, H. (Speaker), Irvine-Fynn, T. (Speaker) & Roberts, D. (Speaker)
Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Llifogydd hanesyddol Rhondda Fawr a Rhondda Fach (‘Historical floods in the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach)
Griffiths, H. (Speaker)
10 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Adnodd Cyfrwng Cymraeg, Gwobrau’r Darlithwyr Cysylltiol
Griffiths, H. (Recipient) & Jones, A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Gwobr Adnodd Cyfrwng Cymraeg
Busfield, M. (Recipient), Griffiths, H. (Recipient), Jones, C. (Recipient), Jones, R. (Recipient) & Jones, R. D. (Recipient), 14 Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Worshipful Livery Company of Wales Gold Award
Griffiths, H. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)