Dr Aled Singleton

• GEG100 Geographical skills

  The aim of this module is to introduce the participants to essential geographical skills. These invaluable skills will become enhanced throughout their degree at Swansea University. Participants should be able to apply these techniques in a wide variety of environments and contexts. Skills covered include essay writing, data analysis and map making

• GEG130 Globalisation

  This module explores the fundamental geographical concept of globalisation, introduces students to theories seeking to explain the processes of globalisation, and examines the implications of globalisation for the geography of the global economy, and human and non-human mobility and migration.

• GEG135 Sustainability and the Climate Emergency

  This module is an introduction to global environmental change and explores aspects of the issue of sustainability as it affects everyday lives. The challenge of sustainability is significant and the lectures will provide you with the information needed to engage with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

• GEG252B Geographical Fieldwork skills: Berlin

  The module is concerned with identifying and defining geographical questions in Berlin and applying the relevant geographical skills, knowledge and techniques to these questions. The general aims are to observe, analyse and achieve an understanding of the varied geographies and landscapes of the city. The emphasis is on the cultural, political, urban and economic geographies of Berlin, focussing on landscapes of power and memory, counter-culture and gentrification, and culture and everyday life in the city. The module comprises preparatory lectures and small-group preparation work in Swansea, and a week's fieldwork in Berlin. Assessment is entirely through coursework.

• GEG277 Geographical Methods and Approaches

  This core 20 credit module introduces the variety of approaches to Human and Physical Geography that exist, providing an overview of the key methods used in the discipline. These paradigms will be introduced and then you are given the opportunity to 'think through' what kinds of methods chime with these geographical approaches. The module introduces key data methods and their theoretical roots, with an opportunity to 'practice' these key methods extended workshops - both desk based and in the field.

• GEG278 Data Analysis and Dissertation Preparation Skills

  This module builds upon student knowledge of social research methods and environmental methods (delivered in GEG277) through to the formulation of a dissertation proposal. The module focuses on key dissertation planning and preparation skills delivered in association with the Centre for Academic Success (CAS) such as time management, creative and critical thinking and developing a focus, writing a proposal etc.The module also focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis and how to use data effectively in preparedness for a final year dissertation project.

• GEGM15 Qualitative Research Methods

  This module provides an introduction to the main data-sources and analysis methods used in qualitative research. In addition to covering the key conceptual and epistemological issues associated with qualitative research design, the module provides an introduction to a range of qualitative techniques used in social science research including questionnaire design, interviewing, observational methods, visual methodologies and textual analysis. Issues associated with combining a mixture of qualitative methods are also considered. The strengths and limitations of various techniques are explored with particular emphasis on issues of reliability, validity and representativeness.

• Ymchwilydd, Walking Therapy Service Evaluation, Avon & Wiltshire Early Intervention Mental Health NHS Trust

  2021 - Presennol

• Swyddog Ymchwil, Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau, Llundain a gweithio o bell ar draws Timau a Skype.

  Ionawr 2020 - Ebrill 2020

• Rheolwr Prosiect (oriau rhan-amser), , Maindee Unlimited, Casnewydd, Cymru

  Chwefror 2016 - Gorffennaf 2018

• Uwch Swyddog Adfywio, Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Cymru

  Ionawr 2006 - Chwefror 2016

• Swyddfa Prosiect Cyllido, s, Consortiwm Awdurdodau Lleol Cymru, Casnewydd, Cymru

  Awst 2003 - Rhagfyr 2005

2021: “Using Performance to Assemble Lifecourse Narratives” derbyn ar gyfer sesiwn Daearyddiaethau nad ydynt yn gynrychioladol: Dulliau ac Arferion, RGS-IBG.

2021: "Enhancing agency amongst older research participants: working with performance and lifecourse narratives" ac yn arweinydd ar gyfer symposiwm “The rhythm of ageing beyond representation: developments from human geography”, British Society of Gerontology.

2021: “A methodological ‘bricolage’ for our times? Walking interviews, group tours and outdoor performances” wedi ei dderbyn ar gyfer Cynhadledd British Sociological Association.

 2021: “Analysing spatial data gained from walking interviews and psychogeographic group tours” ar gyfer Cynhadledd GISRUK.

2021: Darganfod sut i ddelweddu a lawrlwytho data Cyfrifiad y DU 2011 a data demograffig arall gyda Society Digimap: 26ain Mai

2021: “The impact of Everyday Space on Old Age” Cynhadledd Age Old Care in Time of Crisis.

2019: “Walking through Caerleon in 1960s and 1970s” Gŵyl ESRC

2019: “Researcher and artist collaborate”, Walking’s New Movements, Prifysgol Plymouth.

2019: “Place attachment: Walking through the 1960s & 1970s”, British Environmental Psychology Society.

2019: “Closely, yet uncertainly connected” Gŵyl Llenyddiaeth Caerleon

2019: “Closely, yet uncertainly connected” Micra Early Career Conference: Thinking Ageing.

2018. “Finding Maindee”, Cultural Practice Research Network, Prifysgol Caerdydd.

2017: “Place and Identity” Ail Uwchgynhadledd Ymchwil Defnyddwyr, Prifysgol Bangor. 

2012: Singleton, A., Schifferes, J. “Resilient Places” i Sustainable Place-Making Conference – Caerdydd.