Ask the Geographer

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.

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.

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 exploring the geography, history and cultural importance of this region with a particular focus on water resources - a topic that is critical not only to Central Asia but to the world.

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, has an important role to play in the causes and effects of climate change. Join us as we talk to Professor Jonathan Oldfield from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham as he discusses Russia's past, present and future role in climate change.

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 Learn provision from The Open University, comprises six short films designed to stimulate reflection on how geography deepens our understanding of the climate crisis and its far-reaching impacts.

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 expedition.

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.

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 the OCT is doing and how communities can become more connected to their blue space.

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 Earth Science.

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.

Discussion with Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding - recipients of the 2024 Ordnance Survey Award for excellence in geography education at secondary level.

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 affected changes in population in the UK at this time.

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.

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.

Geopolitics and new perspectives on Arctic governance with Dr Ingrid Medby by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Flight of The Osprey - a conversation with Sacha Dench aka the ‘human swan' by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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.

Fraying Ties: what is the UK oil industry? Professor Bridge explains by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Everyday Drone Stories with Dr Anna Jackman and David Holmes by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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.

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

Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism' by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Plastics in the Pacific: an archipelago under threat | Katie Deakin and Georgie Savage by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

01:25 Alistair Hamill 22:55 Iram Sammar 40:45 What books can you recommend to teachers?

Remote sensing and hazard risk management with Dr Ekbal Hussain by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Marine plastic in the Southern Ocean with Dr Clara Manno by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Migrant Remittances and COVID-19 | Professors Kavita Datta and Elaine Chase by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Decolonising Frank Oates: a snapshot in time during the Victorian era of exploration by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

How 'not to build a capital' with Dr Pojani | Nusantara, Indonesia by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Why cryptocurrency is so bad for the environment | Dr Pete Howson by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

The Allerton Project with farmer and conservationist Joe Stanley by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Dr Sabina Lawreniuk on female workers in the global garment industry by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Elliot Arthur-Worsop and the story of Football For Future (part 2) by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Geography, identity and football with journalist and author David Goldblatt (part 1) by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Art and the representation of place with Francesca Sanders by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

The Stay Home Stories project by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

COVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

The Routes Journal: what is it? by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Professors Mike Bradshaw and Klaus Dodds on the war in Ukraine, geopolitics and energy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

39 Ways to Save the Planet with Professor Vincent Gauci by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Why are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

How to record audio when out in the field with Celia Robbins by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Asian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

How to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Cartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Professor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Geography teacher Ben Ranson on studying Core Maths and teaching numeracy by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

The geopolitics of Chinese investment and influence in Africa with Dinko Hanaan Dinko by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Professor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Responsible and ethical use of location data with Doug Specht by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

Dr Roucoux and the tropical peatlands of Peru by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools