Tom Ratcliffe

Dr. Tom Ratcliffe is a Lecturer in Sustainability, Tourism, and Heritage Management at York Business School, York St John University. His expertise spans sustainability studies, contested landscapes, and community participation in natural-cultural environments. He holds a PhD from the University of York (2017-2022), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, focusing on contested landscapes in the North York Moors National Park.

Research Interests:

• Climate and biodiversity crises impacts on landscapes
• Sustainable land management practices
• Power dynamics in heritage governance
• Walking methodologies as research tools
• Protected landscapes management

Current Projects:

• PRME sustainability research (student-funded)
• York Archaeological Trust visitor diversification (2022-23)
• Sustainable Tadcaster initiative (2023-24)

Research Groups:

• Visitor Economy & Experience Research Group
• Ecological Justice Research Group
• University Living Lab