Personal statement

David is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography. He is a fluvial geomorphologist with interests in lowland river flooding, river restoration and urban river regeneration. David is also actively involved in pedagogic research with a focus on problem-based learning and experiential learning.

He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (Advance HE) in 2020, in recognition for his innovative teaching of geographical research methods and peer-led teaching and learning on international fieldwork.

Academic qualifications

  • PhD – University of Exeter
  • BSc – Aberystwyth University

Professional memberships

  • Senior Fellow – Higher Education Academy

Awards

  • National Teaching Fellow (NTF) – Advance HE (2020)

Research and academic outputs

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Exploring the geographical palimpsest of place through fieldwork
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Marvell, A, Simm, D, Clark, C and Thompson, K (2023) 'Exploring the geographical palimpsest of place through fieldwork.' In: Rawlings Smith, E and Pike, S, eds. Encountering ideas of place in education: scholarship and practice in place-based learning. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 253-265. ISBN 9781032471426

Fieldwork (in tourism)
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2022) 'Fieldwork (in tourism).' In: Buhalis, D, ed. Encyclopedia of tourism management and marketing. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham. ISBN 9781800377479

Integrating assessment effectively into international fieldwork: a case study using student-led teaching and learning
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2022) 'Integrating assessment effectively into international fieldwork: a case study using student-led teaching and learning.' In: Bourke, T, Mills, R and Lane, R, eds. Assessment in geographical education: an international perspective. Springer, Cham, pp. 101-155. ISBN 9783030951382

Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: using innovative pedagogies to develop emotional intelligence and resilience
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2021) 'Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: using innovative pedagogies to develop emotional intelligence and resilience.' In: Wessell, J.E, ed. Experiential learning in geography: experience, evaluation, and encounters. Springer, Cham, pp. 57-75. ISBN 9783030820862

Using focus group research to support teaching and learning
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Winlow, H, Simm, D, Marvell, A and Schaaf, R (2016) 'Using focus group research to support teaching and learning.' In: Haigh, M, Cotton, D and Hall, T, eds. Pedagogic research in geography higher education. Routledge, London, pp. 100-111. ISBN 9781138962088

Bridging the gap between foundation degrees and honours degrees
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Simm, D (2013) 'Bridging the gap between foundation degrees and honours degrees.' In: Tate, S and Hopkins, P, eds. Re-thinking undergraduate students' transitions to, through and out of university: examples of good practice in GEES disciplines. Higher Education Academy, York, pp. 17-18. ISBN 9781907207945

Peer mentoring for semi-independent overseas fieldwork
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Simm, D (2013) 'Peer mentoring for semi-independent overseas fieldwork.' In: Tate, S and Hopkins, P, eds. Re-thinking undergraduate students' transitions to, through and out of university: examples of good practice in GEES disciplines. Higher Education Academy, York, p. 17. ISBN 9781907207945

Supporting independent fieldwork in developing countries
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Simm, D (2008) 'Supporting independent fieldwork in developing countries.' In: Maskall, J and Stokes, A, eds. Designing effective fieldwork for the environmental and natural sciences. GEES Subject Centre learning and teaching guide . Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plymouth. ISBN 9781841022017

Enhancing the supervision of overseas fieldwork using student feedback
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Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Cooper, D (2007) 'Enhancing the supervision of overseas fieldwork using student feedback.' In: Them and us. HEA-GEES, Plymouth, p. 9.

The rates and patterns of overbank deposition on a lowland floodplain
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Simm, D (1995) 'The rates and patterns of overbank deposition on a lowland floodplain.' In: Foster, I, Gurnell, A and Webb, B, eds. Sediment and water quality in river catchments. Wiley, Chichester, pp. 247-264. ISBN 9780471957287

Landscape detectives: developing a palimpsest approach to fieldwork
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Simm, D, Freeman, D and Marvell, A (2024) 'Landscape detectives: developing a palimpsest approach to fieldwork.' Geography, 109 (2). pp. 88-98. ISSN 0016-7487

Teaching “wicked” problems in geography
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Simm, D, Marvell, A and Mellor, A (2021) 'Teaching “wicked” problems in geography.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 45 (4). pp. 479-490. ISSN 0309-8265

Emotional geographies experienced during international fieldwork: an evaluation of teaching and learning strategies for reflective assessment
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2018) 'Emotional geographies experienced during international fieldwork: an evaluation of teaching and learning strategies for reflective assessment.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 42 (4). pp. 515-530. ISSN 0309-8265

Creating global students: opportunities, challenges and experiences of internationalizing the Geography curriculum in Higher Education
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2017) 'Creating global students: opportunities, challenges and experiences of internationalizing the Geography curriculum in Higher Education.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 41 (4). pp. 467-474. ISSN 0309-8265

Unravelling the geographical palimpsest through fieldwork: discovering a sense of place
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2016) 'Unravelling the geographical palimpsest through fieldwork: discovering a sense of place.' Geography, 101 (3). pp. 125-136. ISSN 0016-7487

Borderland spaces for learning partnership: opportunities, benefits and challenges
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Hill, J, Thomas, G, Diaz, A and Simm, D (2016) 'Borderland spaces for learning partnership: opportunities, benefits and challenges.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 40 (3). pp. 375-393. ISSN 0309-8265

Gaining a “sense of place”: students’ affective experiences of place leading to transformative learning on international fieldwork
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2015) 'Gaining a “sense of place”: students’ affective experiences of place leading to transformative learning on international fieldwork.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 39 (4). pp. 595-616. ISSN 0309-8265

Students as scholars: evaluating student-led learning and teaching during fieldwork
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Simm, D, Schaaf, R, Marvell, A and Harper, R (2013) 'Students as scholars: evaluating student-led learning and teaching during fieldwork.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 37 (4). pp. 547-566. ISSN 0309-8265

Foundation degrees in Geography and Tourism: a critical reflection on student experiences and the implications for undergraduate degree courses
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Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2012) 'Foundation degrees in Geography and Tourism: a critical reflection on student experiences and the implications for undergraduate degree courses.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 36 (4). pp. 563-583. ISSN 0309-8265

Using focus group research to support teaching and learning
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Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2012) 'Using focus group research to support teaching and learning.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 37 (2). pp. 292-303. ISSN 0309-8265

Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education
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Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2011) 'Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education.' Planet, 24. pp. 2-9. ISSN 1473-1835

Providing specialist support to peers: evaluating a student mentoring scheme for semi-independent overseas fieldwork
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Simm, D and Schaaf, R (2011) 'Providing specialist support to peers: evaluating a student mentoring scheme for semi-independent overseas fieldwork.' Planet, 24. pp. 30-36. ISSN 1473-1835

Boring, boring geomorphology? The need for Higher Education to engage with schools and Further Education
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Simm, D (2008) 'Boring, boring geomorphology? The need for Higher Education to engage with schools and Further Education.' Geophemera, 102. pp. 6-10.

Extended work-related placements in developing countries: supporting remote learning and assessment
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Winlow, H, Simm, D and Haslett, S.K (2007) 'Extended work-related placements in developing countries: supporting remote learning and assessment.' Planet, 18 (1). pp. 28-32. ISSN 1758-3608

Experiential learning - assessing process and product
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Simm, D (2005) 'Experiential learning - assessing process and product.' Planet, 15. pp. 16-19. ISSN 1473-1835

Going global? Long-haul fieldwork in undergraduate geography
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Simm, D and McGuinness, M (2005) 'Going global? Long-haul fieldwork in undergraduate geography.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 29 (2). pp. 241-253. ISSN 1466-1845

Crisis resolution of student-led research projects at distant localities
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Simm, D and McGuinness, M (2004) 'Crisis resolution of student-led research projects at distant localities.' Planet (13). pp. 8-11. ISSN 1473-1835

Linking teaching and research through departmental research conferences for student project work
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Simm, D and McGuinness, M (2003) 'Linking teaching and research through departmental research conferences for student project work.' Planet (11). pp. 21-24. ISSN 1473-1835

Effective teaching of research design in physical geography: a case study
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Simm, D and David, C (2002) 'Effective teaching of research design in physical geography: a case study.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 26 (2). pp. 169-180. ISSN 0309-8265

Workshop-based teaching of research design
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Simm, D and David, C (2002) 'Workshop-based teaching of research design.' Planet, 3. pp. 12-14. ISSN 1473-1835

Using the internet as a teaching tool: Three Gorges Dam, China
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Simm, D (2002) 'Using the internet as a teaching tool: Three Gorges Dam, China.' Teaching Geography, 27 (2). pp. 82-86. ISSN 0305-8018

Lateral variability of overbank sedimentation on a Devon flood plain
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Simm, D and Walling, D (1998) 'Lateral variability of overbank sedimentation on a Devon flood plain.' Hydrological Sciences Journal, 43 (5). pp. 715-732. ISSN 0262-6667

The potential application of finite element modelling of flood plain inundation to predict patterns of overbank deposition
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Simm, D, Walling, D, Bates, P and Anderson, M (1997) 'The potential application of finite element modelling of flood plain inundation to predict patterns of overbank deposition.' Hydrological Sciences Journal, 42 (6). pp. 859-875. ISSN 0262-6667

Modelling floodplain flows using a two-dimensional finite element model
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Simm, D, Bates, P, Anderson, M, Baird, L and Walling, D (1992) 'Modelling floodplain flows using a two-dimensional finite element model.' Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 17 (6). pp. 575-588. ISSN 1096-9837

Expressions of solidarity: student responses during experiential enquiry-based fieldwork
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2024) Expressions of solidarity: student responses during experiential enquiry-based fieldwork. In: 35th International Geographical Congress, 24 - 30 August 2024, Dublin, Ireland.

Education, solidarity and engagement: the role of emotions in fieldwork educational experiences
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2023) Education, solidarity and engagement: the role of emotions in fieldwork educational experiences. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 29 August - 1 September 2023, Kensington Gore, London, UK.

Promoting education, solidarity and engagement through international fieldwork: facilitating emotional responses to enhance transformative learning
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2023) Promoting education, solidarity and engagement through international fieldwork: facilitating emotional responses to enhance transformative learning. In: XX ISA World Congress of Sociology, 25 June - 1 July 2023, Melbourne, Australia.

Education, emotions and place: developing learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2023) Education, emotions and place: developing learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork. In: 19th Circle International Conference: Emerging Trends in Transnational Education, 13 - 14 April 2023, Cricklewood, London, UK.

The emotional geographies of place: developing innovative learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2021) The emotional geographies of place: developing innovative learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork. In: Danish Network for Educational Development in Higher Education Special Interest Group on Laboratory and Fieldwork - Competence Development from Lab Work and Fieldwork, 8 March 2021, University of Copenhagen, Denmark [online].

Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: developing emotional intelligence and resilience to support innovative pedagogies
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2019) Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: developing emotional intelligence and resilience to support innovative pedagogies. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 28 - 30 August 2019, Royal Geographical Society, London, UK.

Emotional geographies of fieldwork: developing learning and teaching strategies.
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2019) Emotional geographies of fieldwork: developing learning and teaching strategies. In: Geographical Association Annual Conference, 11 April 2019, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Communities of/for learning: enhancing student engagement in changing HE environments
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2018) Communities of/for learning: enhancing student engagement in changing HE environments. In: RGS-IBG Annual Conference 2018, 28 - 31 August 2018, Cardiff University, UK.

The emotional geographies of place: developing effective learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2017) The emotional geographies of place: developing effective learning and teaching strategies for international fieldwork. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 29 August - 1 September 2017, London.

Understanding emotional geographies experienced during international fieldwork leading to effective learning and teaching strategies
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Marvell, A and Simm, D (2016) Understanding emotional geographies experienced during international fieldwork leading to effective learning and teaching strategies. In: JGHE: Celebration of Learning and Teaching in HE Geography, 15 December 2016, Royal Geographical Society, London, UK.

Applying pedagogies to wicked problems in geography
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2016) Applying pedagogies to wicked problems in geography. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 30 August - 2 September 2016, Royal Geographical Society, London, UK.

Making sense of place: unravelling the geographical palimpsest of Barcelona
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2015) Making sense of place: unravelling the geographical palimpsest of Barcelona. In: Royal Geographical Society, West of England & South Wales Regional Branch talk series, 17 February 2015, University of South Wales, UK.

Developing the research-teaching nexus using a local fieldwork project
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Johnson, R.M, Simm, D, Edwards, E and Skellern, A (2014) Developing the research-teaching nexus using a local fieldwork project. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 26 - 29 August 2014, Kensington Gore, London.

Student-led learning and teaching on international fieldtrips
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Marvell, A, Simm, D and Schaaf, R (2014) Student-led learning and teaching on international fieldtrips. In: Geographical Association Annual Conference, 14 - 16 April 2014, University of Surrey.

Student peer mentoring and new staff
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Simm, D (2011) Student peer mentoring and new staff. In: GEES Early Career Lecturers Workshop, 24 May 2011, Department of Geography and Development Studies, University of Chester.

Student-led learning and engagement with place on international fieldwork
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Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2011) Student-led learning and engagement with place on international fieldwork. In: GEES Subject Centre Conference 2011: Teaching and Learning for GEES Students, 1 July 2011, Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.

Evaluating student-led learning and engagement with place on international fieldwork
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Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2011) Evaluating student-led learning and engagement with place on international fieldwork. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2011, Kensington Gore, London, UK.

Engaging students: revisiting the use of student writing for subject newsletters
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Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Chaffey, N (2011) Engaging students: revisiting the use of student writing for subject newsletters. In: HEA/GEES Subject Centre Conference, 30 June - 1 July 2011, Birmingham.

Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education
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Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2010) Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education. In: GEES Subject Centre 10th Anniversary Conference - “GEES Learning and Teaching to 2020”, 9 July 2010, University of Plymouth.

Providing specialist support to peers: evaluating a student mentoring scheme for semi-independent overseas fieldwork
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Simm, D and Schaaf, R (2010) Providing specialist support to peers: evaluating a student mentoring scheme for semi-independent overseas fieldwork. In: GEES Subject Centre 10th Anniversary Conference - “GEES Learning and Teaching to 2020”, 8 July 2010, University of Plymouth.

Using student peer mentoring to promote retention on a foundation degree embedded in the undergraduate degree structure at a HE institution
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Simm, D (2007) Using student peer mentoring to promote retention on a foundation degree embedded in the undergraduate degree structure at a HE institution. In: GEES Subject Centre Residential Conference: Recruitment and retention in the GEES disciplines, 25 - 26 June 2007, Holiday Inn City Centre, Birmingham.

Home and away: integrating research and teaching through local and overseas fieldwork
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Simm, D and McGuinness, M (2006) Home and away: integrating research and teaching through local and overseas fieldwork. In: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, September 2006, London.

The deposition and storage of suspended sediment in contemporary floodplain systems: a case study of the River Culm, Devon
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Simm, D (1993) The deposition and storage of suspended sediment in contemporary floodplain systems: a case study of the River Culm, Devon. PhD thesis, University of Exeter.

Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: resources to support geographical teaching and learning in higher education [online]
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Simm, D and Marvell, A (2019) Encountering emotions during international fieldwork: resources to support geographical teaching and learning in higher education [online]. Royal Geographical Society.

Charlton, R. 2008: Fundamentals of fluvial geomorphology [book review]
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Simm, D (2008) Charlton, R. 2008: Fundamentals of fluvial geomorphology [book review]. Progress in Physical Geography, 32 (3). pp. 347-349. ISSN 0309-1333