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Evolution of the environmental movement
This podcast explores the history of the environmental movement with Chris Church and Professor Oli Mould from the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London.
2025-06-20
30 min
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Oral Histories
Join Dr. Toby Butler and Dr. Saskia Papadakis - part of the team behind the History of the Environmental Movement project for the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway University, London as they reflect on the use of oral history interviews as a tool within geography projects and explore the unique insights gained from interviewing environmental activists.
2025-05-01
36 min
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Using Oral Histories for Research
Join Dr. Toby Butler and Dr. Saskia Papadakis - part of the team behind the History of the Environmental Movement project for the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway University, London as they reflect on the use of oral history interviews as a tool within geography projects and explore the unique insights gained from interviewing environmental activists.
2025-04-30
36 min
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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.
2024-06-25
38 min
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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.
2024-02-20
25 min
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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
2023-12-13
19 min
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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
2023-11-22
22 min
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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
2023-10-11
28 min
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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
2023-10-04
30 min
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Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism'
Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism' by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-06-01
33 min
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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
2023-05-19
27 min
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Remote sensing and hazard risk management with Dr Ekbal Hussain
Remote sensing and hazard risk management with Dr Ekbal Hussain by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-03-31
31 min
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Marine plastic in the Southern Ocean with Dr Clara Manno
Marine plastic in the Southern Ocean with Dr Clara Manno by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-03-15
19 min
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Migrant Remittances and COVID-19 | Professors Kavita Datta and Elaine Chase
Migrant Remittances and COVID-19 | Professors Kavita Datta and Elaine Chase by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-02-20
21 min
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Decolonising Frank Oates: a snapshot in time during the Victorian era of exploration
Decolonising Frank Oates: a snapshot in time during the Victorian era of exploration by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-01-31
26 min
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How 'not to build a capital' with Dr Pojani | Nusantara, Indonesia
How 'not to build a capital' with Dr Pojani | Nusantara, Indonesia by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2023-01-11
25 min
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Why cryptocurrency is so bad for the environment | Dr Pete Howson
Why cryptocurrency is so bad for the environment | Dr Pete Howson by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-12-14
38 min
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The Allerton Project with farmer and conservationist Joe Stanley
The Allerton Project with farmer and conservationist Joe Stanley by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-29
43 min
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Dr Sabina Lawreniuk on female workers in the global garment industry
Dr Sabina Lawreniuk on female workers in the global garment industry by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-22
26 min
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Elliot Arthur-Worsop and the story of Football For Future | part 2
Elliot Arthur-Worsop and the story of Football For Future | part 2 by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-18
30 min
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Geography, identity and football with journalist David Goldblatt | part 1
Geography, identity and football with journalist David Goldblatt | part 1 by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-18
46 min
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Art and the representation of place with Francesca Sanders
Art and the representation of place with Francesca Sanders by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-11
27 min
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The Stay Home Stories project
The Stay Home Stories project by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-08
31 min
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COVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer
COVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-11-02
17 min
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The Routes Journal: what is it?
The Routes Journal: what is it? by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-10-11
26 min
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Professors Mike Bradshaw and Klaus Dodds on the war in Ukraine, geopolitics and energy
Professors Mike Bradshaw and Klaus Dodds on the war in Ukraine, geopolitics and energy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-09-22
47 min
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39 Ways to Save the Planet with Professor Vincent Gauci
39 Ways to Save the Planet with Professor Vincent Gauci by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-09-08
24 min
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Why are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers
Why are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-08-12
24 min
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How to record audio when out in the field with Celia Robbins
How to record audio when out in the field with Celia Robbins by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-07-19
19 min
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Asian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson
Asian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-06-07
30 min
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How to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle
How to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-05-11
22 min
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Cartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig
Cartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-04-19
27 min
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Professor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery
Professor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-03-28
17 min
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Geography teacher Ben Ranson on studying Core Maths and teaching numeracy
Geography teacher Ben Ranson on studying Core Maths and teaching numeracy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-03-01
19 min
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The geopolitics of Chinese investment and influence in Africa with Dinko Hanaan Dinko
The geopolitics of Chinese investment and influence in Africa with Dinko Hanaan Dinko by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2022-01-12
17 min
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Professor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources
Professor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-12-05
27 min
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Responsible and ethical use of location data with Doug Specht
Responsible and ethical use of location data with Doug Specht by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-11-23
30 min
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Dr Roucoux and the tropical peatlands of Peru
Dr Roucoux and the tropical peatlands of Peru by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-10-25
16 min
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Dr Jess Hope and Grace Healy on sustainable development: what does Bolivia teach us?
Dr Jess Hope and Grace Healy on sustainable development: what does Bolivia teach us? by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-10-08
25 min
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Ofsted HMI Iain Freeland on what contributes to high-quality curricula, assessment and pedagogy
Ofsted HMI Iain Freeland on what contributes to high-quality curricula, assessment and pedagogy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-09-13
31 min
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Jane Rumble, Head of the FCDO Polar Regions Department, on Antarctica and the Arctic
Jane Rumble, Head of the FCDO Polar Regions Department, on Antarctica and the Arctic by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-08-10
27 min
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Teachers Hafsa Bobat and Kate Stockings on receiving the 2021 Ordnance Survey Award
Teachers Hafsa Bobat and Kate Stockings on receiving the 2021 Ordnance Survey Award by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-07-20
34 min
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Geographer and entrepreneur Nicholas 'Charles Tyrwhitt' Wheeler
Geographer and entrepreneur Nicholas 'Charles Tyrwhitt' Wheeler by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-07-02
29 min
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The surprise bestseller: Small Gases, Big Effect by David Nelles and Christian Serrer
The surprise bestseller: Small Gases, Big Effect by David Nelles and Christian Serrer by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-06-17
24 min
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What is the bioeconomy in the NE of England? Professor Daniel Parsons explains
What is the bioeconomy in the NE of England? Professor Daniel Parsons explains by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-05-25
29 min
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A professor, GIS hero, police analyst, PC and Superintendent on the geography of bike crime
A professor, GIS hero, police analyst, PC and Superintendent on the geography of bike crime by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-05-13
1h 01
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Dr Anjana Khatwa and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast
Dr Anjana Khatwa and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-04-23
25 min
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Senior hydrologist Dr Chris Skinner on the debates in geomorphology
Senior hydrologist Dr Chris Skinner on the debates in geomorphology by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-04-20
28 min
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Journalist and geographer Andrew Jack on FT for Schools and data visualisation
Journalist and geographer Andrew Jack on FT for Schools and data visualisation by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-04-07
23 min
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Dr Nick Westcott from the Royal African Society on the Tanganyika Groundnut Scheme
Dr Nick Westcott from the Royal African Society on the Tanganyika Groundnut Scheme by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-03-09
39 min
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Dr Shreyashi Dasgupta and Dr Jess Hope explain the David W Smith Memorial Prize for year 12 students
Dr Shreyashi Dasgupta and Dr Jess Hope explain the David W Smith Memorial Prize for year 12 students by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-02-19
26 min
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Professor Kate Heppell on chalk stream environments and the threats to these beautiful rivers
Professor Kate Heppell on chalk stream environments and the threats to these beautiful rivers by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-02-07
31 min
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Shadowplay. War correspondent Tim Marshall and his book on the Yugoslav conflict of the 1990s
Shadowplay. War correspondent Tim Marshall and his book on the Yugoslav conflict of the 1990s by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-01-26
28 min
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Professor Pauline Deutz and Dr Charlotte Dean on Evolving a Circular Plastics Economy
Professor Pauline Deutz and Dr Charlotte Dean on Evolving a Circular Plastics Economy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2021-01-04
35 min
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Pack ice, -20°C and extreme remoteness, Dr John Shears and the 2019 Weddell Sea expedition
Pack ice, -20°C and extreme remoteness, Dr John Shears and the 2019 Weddell Sea expedition by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-12-14
43 min
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A Search for Magic in the Landscape with Jini Reddy
A Search for Magic in the Landscape with Jini Reddy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-11-19
25 min
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Synergies between Core Maths and geography: a discussion with MEI, a consultant and the Society
Synergies between Core Maths and geography: a discussion with MEI, a consultant and the Society by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-11-03
48 min
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A conversation with Francisca Rockey and Louis Smith Lassey from Black Geographers
A conversation with Francisca Rockey and Louis Smith Lassey from Black Geographers by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-10-27
35 min
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The dark geocultural heritage of La Soufrière with Jazmin Scarlett
The dark geocultural heritage of La Soufrière with Jazmin Scarlett by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-10-20
25 min
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Who is Polar Prem and what is the Seals from Space project?
Who is Polar Prem and what is the Seals from Space project? by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-10-06
27 min
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From geography to journalism with BBC presenter Chris Mason
From geography to journalism with BBC presenter Chris Mason by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-09-16
38 min
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The Forgotten Paths of the UK by Dr Joe Thorogood, Dr Phil Wadey and Jack Cornish
The Forgotten Paths of the UK by Dr Joe Thorogood, Dr Phil Wadey and Jack Cornish by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-08-05
37 min
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The beauty of Earth Observation in geography with Dr Fleur Visser
The beauty of Earth Observation in geography with Dr Fleur Visser by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-07-08
30 min
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Do you know what the Countryside Survey is? Dr Lisa Norton explains
Do you know what the Countryside Survey is? Dr Lisa Norton explains by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-06-25
25 min
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Charity Mhlanga, winner of the 2020 OS Award, recognising excellence in geography education
Charity Mhlanga, winner of the 2020 OS Award, recognising excellence in geography education by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-06-18
30 min
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A Royal Meteorological Society update on weather, climate and COVID-19. Dr Sylvia Knight
A Royal Meteorological Society update on weather, climate and COVID-19. Dr Sylvia Knight by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-05-22
21 min
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South Korea is a success story for managing Covid19, is surveillance the answer? Dr Sonn explains
South Korea is a success story for managing Covid19, is surveillance the answer? Dr Sonn explains by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-05-04
28 min
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1979 to 1989 'The Decade We Could Have Stopped Climate Change' | Nathaniel Rich
1979 to 1989 'The Decade We Could Have Stopped Climate Change' | Nathaniel Rich by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-04-26
26 min
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A conversation with Tim Marshall, author of the seminal book Prisoners of Geography
A conversation with Tim Marshall, author of the seminal book Prisoners of Geography by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-04-15
18 min
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Victoria Ayodeji, on her remarkable journey from Hackney to the University of Cambridge
Victoria Ayodeji, on her remarkable journey from Hackney to the University of Cambridge by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-03-29
19 min
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Aaron Wyld, winner of the Marjorie Sweeting award, on hypsometry and geomorphic evolution
Aaron Wyld, winner of the Marjorie Sweeting award, on hypsometry and geomorphic evolution by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-03-10
19 min
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What is the Indian Ocean Dipole and Southern Annular Mode? Dr Helen Cleugh
What is the Indian Ocean Dipole and Southern Annular Mode? Dr Helen Cleugh by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-02-18
31 min
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Why live in fire prone areas and how do people cope? Dr Christine Eriksen
Why live in fire prone areas and how do people cope? Dr Christine Eriksen by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools
2020-02-11
28 min
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How do graphic novels help understanding of natural disasters? Dr Gemma Sou
On September 2017, the biggest storm in Caribbean history, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico causing 30 billion US dollars in damage. But what happened after the storm passed? In this podcast we’re meeting Dr Gemma Sou, to find out about her research with 16 low-economy Puerto Richan families to discover how they recovered from the Hurricane and its long-term and hidden impacts. We’ll discuss how Dr Sou turned this research into a 20 page graphic novella to tell the story of a fictional family based upon these experiences.
2019-08-30
20 min
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How is globalisation changing the countryside? Professor Michael Wood
Globalisation is changing our world as we know it, it’s transforming economies, societies, and the environment. But whilst geographers have long studied its effects in global cities - there’s been little research on the concept of ‘a global countryside’ and the impacts of globalisation on rural spaces. In this podcast we meet Professor Michael Wood from Aberystwyth University. We discuss how migration, trade, and tourism has shaped the rural landscape in England and Wales.
2019-08-23
21 min
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How is climate and its science governed in Russia? Dr Jon Oldfield
In this podcast we meet with Dr Jon Oldfield, from the University of Birmingham to discuss geopolitics, the role of Russia as an influential climate actor, and the potential consequences of climate change on this vast and environmentally dynamic country. We’ll be finding out more about his latest research project into Soviet climate science and its intellectual legacies
2019-08-19
17 min
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Why is sand a powerful natural resource? Dr Laura Schoenberger
In this podcast, we meet with Laura Schoenberger, we explore how, in countries such as Cambodia, sand mining is contributing to the erosion of estuaries, collapse of riverbanks. Sand is not a renewable resource within human timescales, so what does this mean for our environment and the countries that will suffer the most insecurity as a result of its loss.
2019-08-16
11 min
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How is place-attachment and belonging managed in refugee re-settlement? Sara Kindon and Amber Kale
When refugees re-settle into new communities it can impact sense of belonging, place and home. So how can this be negotiated and managed? In this podcast we’re joined by Sara Kindon and Amber Kale from Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. We’ll be discussing their research into migration, homliness, belonging and the methods that geographers use to explore these issues through qualitative data.
2019-08-12
23 min
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How is creativity produced in the Caribbean? Dr Pat Noxolo
Caribbean creativity has shaped literary, music and dance cultures globally. Alongside this geographers are increasingly looking at what performance can tell us about place, identity and politics. In this podcast we're interviewing Dr Pat Noxolo from the University of Birmingham, to discuss the ways in which Caribbean people deploy creative energy to live with the everyday effects of insecurity, poverty, inequality and violence in this culturally and environmentally unique region.
2019-08-09
31 min
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How does international aid work? Dr Emma Mawdsley
International aid is more than a flow of money. Whilst it’s an economic exchange, it’s also one that shaped by geopolitics and geographical imaginations about place - especially so, in terms of traditional donors and recipients of aid. In this podcast we're joined by Dr Emma Mawdsley to discuss global development, and how international aid really works.
2019-08-05
25 min
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What is rural gentrification? Professor Martin Philips
Traditionally, gentrification has been considered a highly urban process, taking place in cities and towns. But gentrification - and its implications for changing landscapes, rising rents, and displacement - take place in rural spaces too. In this podcast, we meet Professor Martin Philips from the University of Leicester to discuss how TV and Media have constructed representations of rural life in Britain, and how often this may belie the realities and challenges of the countryside.
2019-08-02
21 min
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What do cartoons tell us about global politics? Dr Daniel Hammett
With changing borders, Brexit and Trump it’s an interesting time for global geopolitics. Historically, and even more so in today’s current climate political cartoons are released via newspaper and social media as a commentary on global power relations and nation-hood. In today’s podcast we’re joined by Dr Daniel Hammett from the Department of Geography at the University of Sheffield to discuss what we can learn from such cartoons, the role of humour in political geography and his research into citizenship and geopolitics in Southern Africa.
2019-07-29
22 min
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How do we talk about environmental risk? Professor Esther Eidinow
Whilst research and science often provide an explanation on how the world works, the role of concepts such as fate, luck, fortune affect our understandings of risk. In this podcast we speak to Professor Esther Eidinow about the role future scenarios play in our perception of risk.
2019-07-25
19 min
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How is high street regeneration managed? Dr Steve Millington
Declining retail poses fundamental questions to the future of places where we live, work and socialise. In this podcast we're joined by Dr Steve Millington from Manchester Metropolitan University to discuss place-management. How have these places been managed so far - and how can geographers envisage brighter futures for their creative, social, cultural and economic development?
2019-07-23
31 min
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Why did unprecedented migration occur across the Mediterranean in 2015? Professor Heaven Crawley
At the end of 2015, over one million people had taken perilous sea journeys across the Mediterranean in search of safety. As part of #RefugeeWeek2019, we speak to Professor Heaven Crawley to discuss her research with over 500 migrants and refugees in 2015, to share their experiences, and to improve support for those in search of security, and those who risked their lives to find it.
2019-06-17
28 min
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What is the relationship between comic books and geopolitics? Professor Jason Dittmer
In this podcast, we hear from Professor Jason Dittmer at University College London to discuss the role of comic books and their characters is constructing national identity and superpower in the US, Canada and Britain. Find out more about the role of popular culture in geopolitics.
2019-04-24
23 min
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How is internal migration changing cities? Professor Michael Collyer
By 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living in urban areas in Africa and Asia will have doubled to 5.2 billion. Most of this urban growth will be from internal migrants. In this podcast we hear from Professor Michael Collyer, Principal Investigator on the Society’s research programme, Migrants on the margins. We discuss why do people move, and how is this movement changing cities.
2019-04-09
27 min
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What are the big challenges for global water security? Professor David Hannah
In this podcast we interview UNESCO Chair of Water Science Professor David Hannah at the University of Birmingham. We explore the hydrological cycle and big challenges related to the sustainable management of challenges associated with water insecurity.
2019-03-20
11 min
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Can digital technology make cities safe and inclusive? Dr Ayona Datta
Big data and digital technology are changing cities around the world - but are these new urban futures inclusive, or exclusionary? In this podcast we hear Dr Ayona Datta, Reader in Urban Futures at Kings College London discuss her research on India's smart cities.
2019-03-08
22 min
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How do we map global change? Senior Earth Observation Specialist Terri Freemantle
Terri Freemantle, Senior Earth Observation Specialist at Satellite Applications Catapult discusses how earth observation data helps us to understand locational change, from tackling rapid urbanisation, food security, to deforestation.
2019-03-07
11 min
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Why is the Weddell Sea important? Professor Julian Dowdeswell
In January and February 2019, a major international scientific expedition explores one of the coldest, harshest and most remote locations in the world, the Weddell Sea. In November 2018, we spoke to one of the leading experts on the expedition, Professor Julian Dowdeswell, Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute and Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Cambridge. We discuss glaciers, ice-caps and this extraordinary journey that draws to a close soon.
2019-02-05
12 min
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How do glacial surfaces evolve over time? Dr Ann Rowan
Dr Ann Rowan, Research Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, joins us to discuss how glacier surfaces evolve over time, and specifically how Himalayan glaciers are responding to climate change.
2018-11-12
11 min
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What makes the Arctic unique? Dr Ingrid A. Medby
The Arctic is a unique landscape experiencing physical, social, and political change. How is this governed, and how does this impact place identity? We discuss with Dr Ingrid A. Medby, Lecturer in Political Geography at Oxford Brookes University.
2018-09-11
18 min
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Giant icebergs and the carbon cycle with Professor Grant Bigg
What are giant icebergs and how do they breathe life into the Southern Ocean? We discuss the carbon cycle and ice shelves with Professor Grant Bigg at the Department of Geography, University of Sheffield.
2018-07-06
14 min
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Urban transformation and belonging with Dr Melissa Butcher and Shekeila Scarlett
When places change how do young people negotiate space to maintain their sense of home and belonging? In this podcast we discuss with Dr Melissa Butcher, Birkbeck, University of London and peer researcher Shekeila Scarlett.
2018-06-12
22 min
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Hazards and volcanic gas emissions with Dr Tom Pering
Can smartphone technology help geographers to monitor volcanic gases emissions? We discuss Dr Tom Pering’s innovative research on hazardous landscapes.
2018-05-25
11 min
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Global dust cycle with Dr Rob Bryant
What is dust? How does it get into the atmosphere and shape our climate? Rob Bryant from the Department of Geography at the University of Sheffield joined us to discuss.
2018-05-11
14 min
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Ocean governance and political seas with Dr Kim Peters
Geography translates literally as 'earth-writing'. But 70% of the world is water. How have oceans shaped global development? Dr Kimberley Peters from the School of Environmental Scientists, University of Liverpool discusses.
2018-04-25
19 min
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Population and environmental change in Venice with Jane Da Mosto and Gabriella Gilmour
Can Venice be sustained as a living city for its residents? We discuss this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating lagoon landscape with Jane Da Mosto and Gabriella Gilmore from We Are Here Venice.
2018-04-03
20 min
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Gender equality and women in geography with Dr Sarah L. Evans
How have women shaped the discipline of geography? To celebrate International Women's Day, Dr Sarah L. Evans from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) discusses female explorers, feminist geographers and gendered spaces.
2018-03-06
39 min