PhD Researcher
Biological and Environmental Sciences 3A135 Cottrell Building, Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK, FK9 4LA
MSc (Eng, Distinction), Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering,
University of Leeds (2013-2014)
BEng (Hons, 1st), General Engineering (Civil Stream),
Durham University (2010-2013)
Supervisors
Dr Richard Quilliam
Dr David Oliver
Professor Kate Hampshire
Dr Elizabeth Tilley
Start date: 1st October 2017
Opportunities and barriers for recovering value from faecal sludge in African cities
Sustainable management of faecal sludge from pit latrines and other on-site sanitation systems in sub-Saharan Africa constitutes a serious public and environmental health challenge. This project will explore opportunities and barriers for recovering value from faecal sludge using the city of Blantyre, Malawi, as a case study.
Article
Blood flows: mapping journeys of menstrual waste in Blantyre, Malawi
Roxburgh H, Magombo C, Kaliwo T, Tilley EA, Hampshire K, Oliver DM & Quilliam RS (2022) Blood flows: mapping journeys of menstrual waste in Blantyre, Malawi. Cities and Health, 6 (4), pp. 738-751. https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2021.1916330
Article
Kaya C, Generalovic TN, Ståhls G, Hauser M, Samayoa AC, Nunes-Silva CG, Roxburgh H, Wohlfahrt J, Ewusie EA, Kenis M, Hanboonsong Y, Orozco J, Carrejo N, Nakamura S & Gasco L (2021) Global population genetic structure and demographic trajectories of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens. BMC Biology, 19, Art. No.: 94. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-021-01029-w
Article
Reflections and recommendations on transitioning from pre- to post-disaster research
Roxburgh N, Pariyar U, Roxburgh H & Stringer LC (2021) Reflections and recommendations on transitioning from pre- to post-disaster research. Area, 53 (1), pp. 134-142. https://doi.org/10.1111/area.12670
Article
Roxburgh H, Hampshire K, Tilley EA, Oliver DM & Quilliam RS (2020) Being shown samples of composted, granulated faecal sludge strongly influences acceptability of its use in peri-urban subsistence agriculture. Resources, Conservation and Recycling: X, 7, Art. No.: 100041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcrx.2020.100041
Newspaper / Magazine
Britain's public toilet shame: time for equal access to decent facilities for all
Boyd Williams N, Roxburgh H & Dickie J (2020) Britain's public toilet shame: time for equal access to decent facilities for all. The Conversation. 05.08.2020.
Article
COVID-19: The environmental implications of shedding SARS-CoV-2 in human faeces
Quilliam R, Weidmann M, Moresco V, Purshouse H, O'Hara Z & Oliver D (2020) COVID-19: The environmental implications of shedding SARS-CoV-2 in human faeces. Environment International, 140, Art. No.: 105790. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105790
Article
Roxburgh H, Hampshire K, Kaliwo T, Tilley EA, Oliver DM & Quilliam RS (2020) Power, danger, and secrecy-a socio-cultural examination of menstrual waste management in urban Malawi. PLoS ONE, 15 (6), Art. No.: e0235339. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235339