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GeogPod is the Geographical Association’s podcast. The views and opinions expressed in the GeogPod discussions are those of the interviewees and are not necessarily those held by the Geographical Association.

  1. 10/17/2025

    Episode #95: Dr Charlene Rose - Exploring superdiversity and identity through Caribbean food

    In this special episode, Dr Charlene Rose talks to John about her work on the geographies of Caribbean cuisine, which formed the heart of her thesis, and explore themes of superdiversity, creolisation, authenticity and identity. They discuss the interdisciplinary route she took to her research, through work, study and personal experience, and consider why the political, economic and cultural aspects of food make it a rich source of geographical enquiry.  Links from the podcast: Charlene's research profile with School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, CENTRE-UB: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/gees/rose-charlene Geographical Association A-Level Teacher Toolkit and launch announcement:  https://geography.org.uk/resources/caribbean-cuisine-and-superdiversity-in-ladywoodconstituency-birmingham  https://www.centre-ub.org/news/launch-of-a-level-geography-teacher-toolkit-with-thegeographical-association-and-the-royal-geographical-society CPD Course (and CPD pack coming soon): https://www.centre-ub.org/news/gcse-and-a-level-geography-teacher-cpd-course-and-thecomplex-geographies-of-caribbean-food/  Blog piece for University of Birmingham Library and Resources team: “Well done, but you need to complete the corrections” – UoB PGR Development One Advanced STEM Day Panel Member: JCC & OneAdvanced Female STEM Day at the Thinktank – Joseph Chamberlain Royal Geographical Society Conference, Creative Methods in Food Geographies Panel and Reception: Royal Geographical Society Panel - Centre-UB And accompanying Eat Out Guide for the event: https://www.rgs.org/media/qugiqjtb/rgs-ibg-conference-eat-out-guide-final.pdf Kidney Care UK African and Caribbean Recipe Magazine - working group member https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen-magazines/kidney-kitchen-african-caribbean-recipes/

    1h 2m
  2. 06/27/2025

    Episode #94: Special edition - Three women in the presidency

    In this special episode of GeogPod, we turn the microphone over to the current presidential team:  Hina Robinson - GA President 2024-25, Denise Freeman - Immediate Past President 2023-24, and  Catherine Owen - GA Vice President and upcoming president for 2025-26. Join them as they talk about their special roles not only with the GA but as women leading geography in state schools and how their relationship with the geographical community has developed over time. Hear about their personal passions for working with other teachers and geographers, inspiring the next generations and how geography teachers are continuing to bridge the gaps to support each other and know the importance of the subject. Links from the podcast: Get involved with the GA through our volunteer groups: https://geography.org.uk/get-connected/volunteer-groups/  Read about Denise's Presidential Tour: https://ga-blog.org/2024/08/28/advocating-for-gis-in-schools/  Watch Hina's Presidential Lecture from this year's conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUvI1ckHpGY  Check out Catherine's theme for 2025-6 and submit an idea for the conference: https://geography.org.uk/events-cpd/ga-annual-conference-and-exhibition/propose-a-session-for-the-ga-annual-conference/    Series 15 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Oddizzi. Oddizzi’s award winning resources include lesson plans, presentations, printable materials, and engaging quizzes. But here’s the real game-changer: our virtual fieldwork films bring locations such as the Amazon rainforest, an active volcano and even Antarctica right into your classroom. www.oddizzi.com

    53 min

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GeogPod is the Geographical Association’s podcast. The views and opinions expressed in the GeogPod discussions are those of the interviewees and are not necessarily those held by the Geographical Association.