I have recently completed my PhD on the changing geography of transport governance in Scotland, which engages with theoretical treatments of governance in the academic literature, but makes use of qualitative data from those engaged directly in making strategic transport policy decisions at national, regional and local level in Scotland. I have a background in rural and environmental issues and sustainability as well as in transport. I am currently working on an interdisciplinary project that examines the (potential) benefits of a Virtual Research Environment for interdisciplinary research projects, and am working to extend this work to the policy community.