Ask the Geographer

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
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Ask the Geographer

Our award-winning podcasts bring the latest in geographical research to your classroom from a host of experts. The experts involved present their own opinions, which should not be interpreted as the Society's point of view.

  1. Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham

    2 SEPT.

    Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham

    In conversation with Dr Martin Parham, lecturer in disaster management in the HCRI at the University of Manchester, talking all things disaster risk with a specific focus on Small Island Nations.

    47 min
  2. Connecting with our oceans with the Ocean Conservation Trust

    5 AOÛT

    Connecting with our oceans with the Ocean Conservation Trust

    In conversation with Freyja Thomson-Alberts - Ocean Engagement Manager for the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) based at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. In this podcast we look at the work the OCT is doing and how communities can become more connected to their blue space.

    18 min
  3. Discovering Minerals with Nadine Gabriel

    10 JUIL.

    Discovering Minerals with Nadine Gabriel

    A fascinating discussion about minerals with Nadine Gabriel, Curator of Minerals at the Natural History Museum in London and how studying Geography at school helped spark her interest in this area of Earth Science.

    15 min
  4. Seascapes with Royal Holloway University

    25 JUIN

    Seascapes with Royal Holloway University

    An insightful podcast with Dr. Rachael Squire and Prof. Kim Peters from Royal Holloway University, London addressing people’s relationships with the ocean. They explore our historic connections, how this can change, and the role aquariums have as a means to help us become more in tune with marine environments.

    38 min
  5. Geography teachers Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding on winning the OS Award 2024

    3 JUIN

    Geography teachers Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding on winning the OS Award 2024

    Discussion with Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding - recipients of the 2024 Ordnance Survey Award for excellence in geography education at secondary level.

    25 min
  6. Population Change in Britain Since C19th with Professor Alice Reid

    6 MARS

    Population Change in Britain Since C19th with Professor Alice Reid

    Professor Alice Reid is a historical demographer, working on fertility, mortality and health in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She joins us to talk about reasons why these factors affected changes in population in the UK at this time.

    30 min
  7. Maps of Ukraine

    20 FÉVR.

    Maps of Ukraine

    An interesting insight into the role maps have on understanding a sense of place. Speaking to Dr Katie Parker at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) who explores ten maps of Ukraine from the 1800s to present day and reveals what they show and why.

    25 min
  8. Saving our seas with Sally Earthrowl

    5 FÉVR.

    Saving our seas with Sally Earthrowl

    Sally Earthrowl is a British geographer and educator who has a wealth of experience in exploring our seas and oceans. In this podcast she delves into her exploration of the seas that was ignited by seeing plastic pollution in Bali. This led her to investigate the great ocean garbage patches with eXXpedition then, later, monitoring the impacts of climate change in the Arctic with Barba Boat. Sally ends this podcast by positively reflecting on ways we can all can play our part in reducing the environmental impact on our seas for a sustainable future.

    26 min
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Our award-winning podcasts bring the latest in geographical research to your classroom from a host of experts. The experts involved present their own opinions, which should not be interpreted as the Society's point of view.

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  • Création
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    118
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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