The Global 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. Eva's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Eva
Eva McGrath is a social researcher, who uses creative methods with communities to research narratives about water.
Supervised Research Degrees
Dissertation SupervisorMary Ratajczyk, 'Out-of-place: Gulls in the City', Environmental Humanities MA, September 2022Jessica Jarvis, 'How will the transition to a National Marine Park of the Plymouth Sound impact the amount of noise exposed to the local marine inhabitants?', School of Biological and Marine Sciences with Oceonagraphy Marine Biology, BSc, April 2022
Teaching
Seminars and Teaching: UndergraduateNovember 2022 Between Land and Water, Shared research outputs relating to interdisciplinary approaches to ecology as part of a mini-symposium for BA Fine Art students (Arts and Ecology). Invited by Dr Angela Piccini. October 2021Across the River: using observation, reflective writing, sketches and field notes to reflect upon the relationship between land and water.Delivered a creative workshop drawing upon my participatory and creative doctoral research on the Cremyll Ferry for BA Fine Art students (Art and Ecology). Invited by Emma Bush.February 2020 Borders GGH3206 Geography with International Relations, University of Plymouth. Created and delivered a 2 hour lecture on the theme of 'Borders' for third year Human Geography with International relations students, utilising PhD research on rivers and borders, and which included a creative task. Invited by Dr Nichola Harmer.October 2019 CitizenshipGGH3201, University of Plymouth. Delivered a 2 hour interactive seminar with third year Human Geography students using a stakeholder debate structure to understand different perspectives of Brexit for citizens in the UK, Europe and Commonwealth. Invited by Professor Richard Yarwood.March 2019 Plymouth and Identity GGX1204, University of Plymouth. Delivered 12 hours of workshops to second year Human Geography students focused upon the collection and analysis of primary data related to the experience of place through ethnographic methods.October 2018 CitizenshipGGH3201, University of Plymouth. Delivered a 2 hour interactive seminar with third year Human Geography students using a stakeholder debate structure to understand different perspectives of Brexit for citizens in the UK and Europe.Seminars and Teaching: PostgraduateFebruary 2022 From river to sea: my PhD journey. Invited by Professor Mandy Bloomfield to deliver a two-hour presentation for MA Environmental Humanities students.Public Talks - Communicating Research April 2023, 'Water and Wellbeing', Ocean Conservation Trust. Part of an event discussing the impact of water and wellbeing, in particular through sea swimming. Invited to share 'Immersion' research and pop-up exhibition at the National Marine Aquarium. Invited by Lottie Hawkins. September 2022, 'Across the River Tamar', Cremyll Ferry Plymouth. An onboard and online exhibition showcasing creative and social research about the Cremyll Ferry. Invited by Plymouth Boat Trips. June 2022, 'Across the River Torridge, Appledore - Instow Ferry, Devon. A pop-up research exhibition showcasing creative and social research about the Appledore - Instow Ferry. Invited by Appledore-Instow Ferry Ltd. December 2018 ‘Pies, Pints and PhD’s’, National Marine Aquarium. Presented PhD research to a non-specialised audience to showcase the richness and diversity of research into river and marine environments. Invited by Professor John Spicer. Interactive WorkshopsNovember 2022 Creative Methods and exploring experiences of watery places. Delivered a two-hour workshop for A Level Geography students introducing students to creative methods for understanding how people experience rivers and coastal areas. Part of module 'Changing Places: Quantitative and Qualitative Research for A-Level Success. Invited by Dr Nichola HarmerAugust 2022 November 21 Lost Words Poetry Reading. Curated a poetry reading of the Lost Words at Plymouth Nature Festival using poetry, story and song to encourage visitors to reflect upon their relationship with the natural world at Poole Farm (Derriford Community Park)June 2021 Valuing the Plymouth Coast: a transdisciplinary perspective. Invited to be speak at The University of Plymouth World Oceans Day Schools Conference, representing the School of Geography and Environmental SciencesApril 2021 Water and Wellbeing. Led a two-hour focus group discussion with students at City College Plymouth to identify students relationship with water in Plymouth (experiences, barriers, solutions)November 21 Lost Words Poetry Reading. Curated a poetry reading of the Lost Words at Plymouth Nature Festival using poetry, story and song to encourage visitors to reflect upon their relationship with the natural world at Poole Farm (Derriford Community Park) I worked as a Debate Mate Mentor with the educational charity Debate Mate(2012 - 2017) in London, Nepal, Nigeria and South Korea, teaching students how to debate through interactive workshops focused upon structure, style and content. Key skills include the development of critical, creative and lateral thinking, teamwork, resilience, empathy, leadership and confidence.
