Landscape Research Community Coffee Sessions
LRG hosts a series of informal, online community coffee sessions for landscape researchers and practitioners. These monthly gatherings are designed to reduce isolation, support interdisciplinary exchange, and create space for open, peer-to-peer conversation about landscape research and practice.
Landscape studies often sits across disciplines, institutions, and methods. These sessions provide a friendly, low-pressure environment to explore that complexity together.
Meetings take place online via Zoom and are open to LRG members at postgraduate and early-career stages, as well as practitioners working in landscape-related fields.
How the sessions work
Each session is usually led by someone in the group, who may:
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Share work-in-progress
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Raise a methodological or thematic question
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Talk through a challenge they are currently facing, such as data collection, analysis, or framing
The emphasis is on conversation rather than formal presentation.
Current community groups
We currently run three main community groups:
- European time zones – meets on the first Thursday of each month
- Americas time zones – meets on the third Thursday of every month
- Spanish and Portuguese language group – meets on second Tuesday of every month
You do not need to live in these regions to take part. Many participants move between groups, and each has its own character and perspective.
Additional groups are in development. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates.
Who the sessions are for
The coffee sessions are open to all postgraduate landscape researchers and practitioners, regardless of discipline or research focus. They offer opportunities to:
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Make connections that may lead to new ideas or collaborations
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Gain clarity on your research through discussion and feedback
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Share challenges and receive support from a community of peers
European Coffee Hour
The European Coffee Hour is led by Amrita Slatch, doctoral candidate in Landscape Architecture at RWTH Aachen University and DAAD Research Scholar.
If you would like to join the mailing list for the European group, please complete the short form below or use the link provided.
Amrita Slatch leads the European Coffee Hour group. If you would like to join the mailing list for the European group, please fill out this quick form or click below.