Ask the Geographer
Ask the Geographer
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
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.
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.
Feb 5, 2024
26 min
Geopolitics and new perspectives on Arctic governance with Dr Ingrid Medby
Geopolitics and new perspectives on Arctic governance with Dr Ingrid Medby by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
Dec 13, 2023
19 min
Flight of The Osprey with Sacha Dench aka the human swan
Flight of The Osprey with Sacha Dench aka the human swan by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
Nov 22, 2023
22 min
The Priestley Centre's 'Ask a Climate Researcher' series
In this episode we join forces with The Priestley Centre at the University of Leeds to discuss their YouTube series ‘Ask a Climate Researcher’ and the art of science communication more broadly. You can get involved using the hashtag #AskAClimateResearcher, via The Priestley Centre website.
Nov 1, 2023
30 min
Fraying Ties: what is the UK oil industry? Professor Bridge explains
Fraying Ties: what is the UK oil industry? Professor Bridge explains by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
Oct 11, 2023
28 min
Everyday Drone Stories with Dr Anna Jackman and David Holmes
Everyday Drone Stories with Dr Anna Jackman and David Holmes by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
Oct 4, 2023
30 min
ONE - a global movement to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030 | David McNair
David McNair is the Executive Director for global policy at ONE – a global movement aiming to eradicate extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030. ONE lobby governments, promote social and climate justice and run active campaigns such as The Global Fund, which has saved 44 million lives from AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. In this podcast the discussion focuses on effective activism, the importance of a human-centred approach to policy making, and how to move towards a better, fairer, world.
Jul 26, 2023
30 min
Geography teachers Simon Holland and Ellie Barker on winning the OS Award 2023
11:30 The CGeog application 18:50 The Southern Ocean 23:35 What's the trick to recruiting students into the subject? 29:15 Audio-visual tips
Jun 15, 2023
31 min
Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism'
Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism' by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
Jun 1, 2023
33 min
Plastics in the Pacific: an archipelago under threat | Katie Deakin and Georgie Savage
Plastics in the Pacific: an archipelago under threat | Katie Deakin and Georgie Savage by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
May 19, 2023
27 min
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