James Robinson

Dr. James Robinson is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in military geographies, visual cultures, and critical archival methodologies. His research explores landscape and built environment transformations through the lens of camouflage, wartime practices, and sensory geographies.

• Teaching includes Cultural and Historical Geography
• Coordinates units on research design, fieldwork, and geographies of conflict
• Supervision interests in visual culture, mobility, and animal geographies
• Fieldtrip coordinator for Berlin-based Human Geography course

His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary critical methodologies, emphasizing the politics of hiding, visibility in urban spaces, and the interplay between technology and natural landscapes. Publications focus on British military practices during World War II, examining camouflage as a socio-political tool and its impact on spatial perception.