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In this episode of Ask the Geographer podcast, Dr. Angus McNelly, a lecturer in international development at King's College London, discusses the intricate relationship between fossil fuels and the de...
Wetlands (00:28:44)
Dr David Anderson joins us to talk about wetlands; how they can provide a nature-based solution to climate change and their importance to an abundance of different species which use them. He reflects...
Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE) (00:40:38)
In this podcast we hear from members of the Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE) and how it is working to improve today’s education for tomorrow’s climate. This podcast aimed at teachers and e...
Climate Action in Education with Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE (00:18:29)
Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE, Head of the School of Mathematical, Physical & Computational Sciences at the University of Reading. He has played a key role in shaping the National Climate Educat...
Climate Change in Central Asia with Dr Kate Leeming (00:32:20)
In this podcast we welcome back Dr Kate Leeming who embarked on a 5-month, 9000km bicycle expedition following the Syr Darya River from its source in Kyrgyzstan to the Aral Sea and from there along th...
Climate Education with Dr Andrew Lee (00:11:34)
Dr Andrew Lee has been a geographer and geography educator for more than 25 years. He holds a doctorate in Geography from the University of Oxford, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Cha...
21st Century Challenges with Professor Mark Maslin (00:16:04)
Mark Maslin is a leading scientist with expertise in climate change and the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. He has published over 230 papers in journals, is a Professor of Earth ...
Interview with David Burnip (The Wandering Turnip) (00:34:54)
David Burnip ('aka' The Wandering Turnip) explores different aspects of places and life in the UK, documenting his findings on YouTube. In this podcast he shares insights from his vast and fascinating...
World Bank: Environment and Development (00:17:41)
Environmental degradation of our land, water and air is not just an ecological but an economic issue which in turn has an impact on development.
The World Bank has recently released a report into th...
Sustainable Cities (00:20:40)
Join Professor James Evans – Associate Dean for Research at the University of Manchester and a former Head of the Department of Geography and Director of the Manchester Urban Institute, whose speciali...
National Education Nature Park (NENP) (00:32:50)
Listen to Dr. Jessica Tipton and Richard Irvine talk about the National Education Nature Park - an initiative to change school spaces into a biodiverse landscape and encourage children to be more enga...
Urban Geography - Battersea Power Station (00:17:34)
Sophie Blake - Head of Geography at Channing School, London has created a new set of learning resources around the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. Listen to her insights in why it is importa...
Evolution of the environmental movement (00:30:17)
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.
Oral Histories (00:36:22)
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 r...
Reflections on an expedition: Oman (00:21:50)
Catch up with explorer Mark Evans as he reflects on his expedition to Oman - the opportunities, challenges and how his adventure compared with 20th Century explorer Bertram Thomas.
Breaking the Cycle (00:21:42)
Join us for an exciting podcast with expedition cyclist Dr. Kate Leeming who is embarking on a 10,500 km bicycle journey through the heart of Central Asia. Kate will be travelling for 5 months explori...
Climate Change, a Russian Perspective (00:25:39)
Russia is often overlooked with respect to its role in climate change conversations. However, this vast country with a population of over 140 million, a wealth of fossil fuels, and diverse ecosystems,...
Voices from the Global South with the OU (00:41:55)
In this podcast we speak to Michael Pryke, Colin Lorne and Benjamin Newman who have collaborated on an inspiring project titled 'Voices from the Global South'. An initiative which is part of the Open ...
Jewel of Arabia with Mark Evans MBE FRGS (00:18:02)
Listen to Mark Evans, MBE FRGS talk about his incredible 30-day journey across most of Oman’s coast, from Ras Al Hadd to Salalah, retracing the steps of British explorer Bertram Thomas’ 1928 expeditio...
Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham (00:47:11)
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.
Connecting with our oceans with the Ocean Conservation Trust (00:18:24)
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 th...
Discovering Minerals with Nadine Gabriel (00:15:28)
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 ...
Seascapes with Royal Holloway University (00:38:26)
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 ...
Geography teachers Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding on winning the OS Award 2024 (00:24:52)
Discussion with Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding - recipients of the 2024 Ordnance Survey Award for excellence in geography education at secondary level.
Population Change in Britain Since C19th with Professor Alice Reid (00:30:10)
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...
