The Landscape 75 Podcast

Reflections on John Benson and his contribution to Newcastle University

In this episode, Anne Benson, widow of John Benson, reflects on her husband's contribution to Landscape at Newcastle University.

In Conversation with Dr Charlotte Veal, Senior Lecturer in Landscape

Charlotte Veal reflects upon her professional and practical development as a landscape scholar through international and interdisciplinary research, teaching, and engagement since joining the School in 2019.

Reflections on Mike Downing and his contribution to Newcastle University

In this episode, Tim Downing son of Mike Downing, reflects on his father's contribution to Landscape Architecture at Newcastle University.

In Conversation with Dr Ian Thompson: Landscape Architecture Theory

Ian Thompson discusses changes in the teaching of landscape architecture over the last thirty years and reflects on his own role in the development of landscape architecture theory.

In conversation with Nigel Hackett, son of Professor Brian Hackett.

Brian Hackett established the first post-war postgraduate diploma in Landscape Design in the UK at Newcastle and was recognised as ‘having introduced ecology as the underlying science for landscape architecture’ [Ian McHarg].

In Conversation with Professor Maggie Roe: Landscape, Policy, and Practice

Maggie Roe reflects on her personal development as a landscape academic through experiences of research and contact with students over the 31 years she has been at Newcastle.

Landscape 75 opening episode by Manas Vij

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