Mrs Perpetua Ifiemor
Position: PhD Researcher
Email: prf22tfd@bangor.ac.uk
Office: S1, Thoday Building, School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, 成人VR视频
Rhagolwg
As a doctoral researcher in Geography at 成人VR视频, I am investigating how redistributing surplus food can lead to measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits. My thesis examines practices and outcomes in North Wales and Nigeria, particularly their relationship to environmental sustainability, waste governance, social welfare, and business management.
With a Distinction in my MSc in Environmental and Business Management from 成人VR视频 and a BSc in Geology, I adopt an interdisciplinary approach that connects the practical realities of third-sector food redistribution with policy and organisational decision-making. My research methods include semi-structured interviews, participant observation with partner organisations, analysis of organisational documents, and basic spatial mapping. Ultimately, I aim to inform policy and practice that link surplus food logistics to community wellbeing, employability, and low-carbon outcomes.
Cymwysterau
- MSc: 成人VR视频 Catering Services: Aligning with Circular Economy through Food Waste Reduction
2022鈥�2023
Diddordebau Ymchwil
PhD Project Title:
Social, Economic and Environmental Values of Surplus Food Redistribution: A Parallel Study in Nigeria and North Wales using the Lagos Food Bank and FareShare.
Supervisors:
Dr. Eifiona Thomas Land & Dr. Rebecca Jones
Cyhoeddiadau
2025
- Cyhoeddwyd
Ifiemor, P., Thomas Lane, E. & Jones, R., 12 Awst 2025.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd 鈥� Papur - Cyhoeddwyd
Ifiemor, P., Thomas Lane, E. & Jones, R., 8 Mai 2025.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd 鈥� Papur - Cyhoeddwyd
Bonner, E. (Arall), Hjort, E. (Arall), Bennett-Gillison, S. (Arall), Thomas Lane, E. (Arall), Ayub, F. (Arall), Ifiemor, P. (Arall), Tenbrink, T. (Arall), Jones, J. (Arall) & Raine, B. (Arall), Meh 2025
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Safe Gwe / Cyhoeddiad Gwe
Gweithgareddau
2026
Third-year PhD students (or equivalent) are required to present a talk (15 minutes + 5 minutes of questions), second-year PhD students (or equivalent) are required to give a speed talk (3 minutes + 2 minutes of questions) and host a poster. I gave a 15-minute talk about my research through a One Health lens.
26 Mai 2026 鈥� 29 Mai 2026
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)I contributed to the virtual Food Warriors Conference in conjunction with Awel Aman Tawe, an educational event for schools across Pembrokeshire focused on food waste, local food systems, and climate action. My presentation, 鈥淔ood Warriors: How Saving Food Can Help Save the Planet,鈥� introduced pupils to the links between food waste, embedded resources, climate change, and social fairness. The session encouraged young people to see everyday actions, such as reducing plate waste, using leftovers safely, and raising awareness through creative campaigns, as meaningful forms of climate action. My message to them as Food Warriors was to 鈥淣OTICE, ASK AND ACT鈥�
8 Mai 2026
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu academaidd allanol - Cyfraniad at waith pwyllgorau a gweithgorau cenedlaethol neu ryngwladol (Cyfrannwr)
2025
Participated as a guest speaker in a live online outreach event hosted by Cardiff University鈥檚 School of Engineering, in collaboration with Awel Aman Tawe and community partners across Pembrokeshire. The session engaged primary school pupils (ages 7鈥�12) in exploring sustainability themes, including food systems, energy use, and environmental stewardship, in alignment with the new Welsh Curriculum.
My contribution focused on food sustainability and helping children connect global environmental challenges with actions they can take in their own communities.
14 Tach 2025
Cysylltau:
Postgraduate Representative for the Rural Geography Research Group
1 Medi 2025 鈥� 1 Hyd 2026
Cysylltau:
freedom to choose.
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual Conference, hosted at the University of Birmingham and chaired by Professor Patricia Noxolo (University of Birmingham, UK). The theme for this year's conference was Geographies of Creativity/Creative Geographies. It was my first major conference, and I enjoyed sharing some fieldwork perspectives on the Lagos food bank initiative through a decolonial Gastropolitics lens鈥攅xamining how history continues to influence what is on our plates today, asking questions like who decides, what is valued as 鈥榞ood food鈥�, and who benefits?
26 Awst 2025 鈥� 29 Awst 2025
Cysylltau:
Beyond Charity: Business Outcomes and Employability Dimensions of the Lagos Food Bank Initiative.
3 Meh 2025 鈥� 5 Meh 2025
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Third-year PhD students (or equivalent) are required to present a talk (15 minutes + 5 minutes of questions), second-year PhD students (or equivalent) are required to give a speed talk (3 minutes + 2 minutes of questions), and host a poster.
6 Mai 2025 鈥� 8 Mai 2025
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)
2024
An academic talk to the GEOGSOCS (BU Geography Society) at Thoday, where I shared my fieldwork reflections with undergraduates and offered a different perspective on what fieldwork looks like outside the UK. It was an interactive session with them coming up with ideas on their perspectives on food insecurity, food waste, and its effect on climate change.
19 Tach 2024
Cysylltau:
For the Cymru Wledig LPIP (Local Policy and Innovation Partnership) for Rural Wales project, data were gathered, analysed, and a report compiled, focusing on the concept of economic growth in rural areas. Interviews were conducted, and questionnaires were distributed to various independent retail and service businesses, including butchers, hairdressers, cafes, and estate agents in Llangefni. The data were then analysed, and a summary report was prepared.
1 Tach 2024 鈥� 31 Ion 2025
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu academaidd allanol - Cyfraniad at waith pwyllgorau a gweithgorau cenedlaethol neu ryngwladol (Cyfrannwr)For three weeks, I conducted data analysis for the South Denbighshire Community Partnership, based in Corwen, to support their funding bid to the National Lottery Community Fund - People & Places Fund, scheduled for December 2024. This task involved examining survey and workshop data from two communities, as well as from individuals with disabilities, culminating in a comprehensive final report based on my findings.
22 Hyd 2024 鈥� 25 Tach 2024
Cysylltau:
I passionately promote 成人VR视频 by enriching the student experience. I support social media initiatives, help with induction and year-round activities, and serve as a friendly point of contact for international applicants seeking guidance on life and studies at Bangor. I ensure these prospective students interact positively and informally with the university.
Meh 2024 鈥� Medi 2025
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu 芒'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Ymgysylltu ag ysgolion (Cyfrannwr)
2023
I support the organisation and delivery of university events such as open days and offer holder days, provide campus and accommodation tours, and represent the university to prospective students and their families. I also work with academic departments on projects, provide feedback, and promote Welsh language, equality, and diversity initiatives while ensuring a positive visitor experience and maintaining strong working relationships.
Chwef 2023 鈫�
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu 芒'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Ymgysylltu ag ysgolion (Cyfrannwr)
Grantiau a Projectau Eraill
1. Awarded the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Institutional Support Grant in 2024 and 2025 for research on food surplus redistribution in Nigeria.
2. Awarded the Bangor University/Santander Universities - Summer Employability Fund 2024 for employability and skills development training.
3. Awarded the聽Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Scholarship (PHD) 2023/2024 for Excellent International Students, 成人VR视频