Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I have long studied, and argued, that climate change is a school safeguarding issue and for me it is beggar’s belief that no policy that I have come across has mentioned the issue in terms of a risk factor to their children’s well-being and access to education. Depsite publishing numerous articles, delivering powerful talks, and facilitating workshops for school staff, I haven’t made much headway it seems.

Community Engagement 83

Community Engagement Education 83

Living Geography

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I've blogged previously about a series of videos which are being made by Time for Geography in association with Rayburn Tours and Dr. Rhian Meara. They explore the eruption on Heimaey in 1973, which led to the evacuation of the island. There are now two more more available in the series. These are superb for anyone looking at a long-term example of volcanic hazards.

Geography 52

Geography 52

Anthroholic

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The concept of a Tribe-Caste Continuum encapsulates the blurring boundaries and interactions between these groups, illustrating the fluidity of identity and status within Indian society.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Cultures 40

Living Geography

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The last two posts are linked to my Fieldnotes from Iceland blog. This is connected with my work for Rayburn Tours. The current volcanic activity in Iceland is a reminder of the ongoing relationship between the Icelandic people and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland is located where there is both a mantle plume and an oceanic plate margin. This produces a huge amount of magma, which results in effusive eruptions - sometimes involving glaciers, as in 2010, or without as in the sequence of eruptions

Research 52

Research 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The updated national coastal erosion risk maps are going to be published on 28 January and will be hosted on the 'Check coastal erosion risk for an area in England' digital service. The maps were first published in 2012 but the Environment Agency now has over 10 years more data (from coastal monitoring programmes), and better modelling than the last time they were updated.

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Living Geography

DECEMBER 14, 2024

On the 4th of Decemember, the Geographical Association and Institute of Education held a joint seminar exploring the geography curriculum in the light of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. I was invited to speak at the event on behalf of the RGS, but was unable to attend as I already had a previous engagement, so Catherine Souch kindly stepped in to give a summary of the work we had done on our submission to the call for evidence.

Geography 52

Geography Research Education 52