Mapping feminist approaches to climate change education (2)

Please see https://event.fourwaves.com/rgs-ibgac2023/schedule/99387b5f-711a-460f-803b-1b304532a7b0 for the full list of speakers, titles and abstracts for the event. Note: This is the second of a 2-part session. Details for the first part can be found here. For the full list of GeogEd RGS Annual International conference listings,please visit https://event.fourwaves.com/rgs-ibgac2023/schedule?trackIds=bb7c70fb-f09d-42d8-b13e-4de4ccc7ea3c&date=2023-08-30

JGHE lecture: Geomorphology to Pedagogy: in memoriam of Martin J Haigh

Please see https://event.fourwaves.com/rgs-ibgac2023/schedule/a3dabab1-850a-4089-b37e-f5fcceb74f04 for the full list of speakers, titles and abstracts for the event. For the full list of GeogEd RGS Annual International conference listings,please visit https://event.fourwaves.com/rgs-ibgac2023/schedule?trackIds=bb7c70fb-f09d-42d8-b13e-4de4ccc7ea3c&date=2023-08-30

Can we create a flourishing higher education environment? (1)

RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2023 RGS & Imperial College, South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Convenors: Jennifer Hill (University of Gloucestershire) and Harry West (UWE Bristol) It is widely recognised that higher education environments across the globe are becoming increasingly marketised. This has placed great pressure on students and staff within the sector. A survey carried out by the UK National Union of Students in 2020 revealed that just over...

Can we create a flourishing higher education environment? (2)

Convenors: Jennifer Hill (University of Gloucestershire) and Harry West (UWE Bristol) It is widely recognised that higher education environments across the globe are becoming increasingly marketised. This has placed great pressure on students and staff within the sector. A survey carried out by the UK National Union of Students in 2020 revealed that just over...

Exploring the complexities of student transitions in to and through geography degree programmes

RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2023 RGS & Imperial College, South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Convenors: Sonja Rewhorn (The Open University; sonja.rewhorn@open.ac.uk) Vicky Johnson (The Open University; vicky.johnson@open.ac.uk) We know student transitions into and through university can be complex, both academically and socially. It is widely accepted that transition programmes into university support student retention in geography.  It is also documented that summer/between levels bridging programmes supports student retention (Habley et al., 2004). ...

GeogEd AGM

We have scheduled our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Monday 4th September 2023 for all GeogEd members. The event will take place online (via Zoom). A registration link has been sent out to all members on 29th June 2023. Please contact Harry.West@uwe.ac.uk should you have any issues.

Mentoring for Teaching and Scholarship Career Development

Online

The Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd) will be delivering a session for colleagues who mentor others or who would like to participate in mentoring (as either a mentor or mentee) focussing on teaching and scholarship career development. The session will: This event has already taken place! If you are interested in being part of...

New to teaching geography at university (TeaS)

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) 1 Kensington Gore, London, London, United Kingdom

Join our one-day workshop for new geography lecturers, teaching-fellows, and other early career academics teaching in geography departments post-PhD. Organised in conjunction with the Society’s Geography and Education Research Group, this will feature interactive sessions led by experienced educators, covering innovative teaching methods, classroom management, and student engagement. Enjoy a networking lunch to connect with...

£25

Work-based learning and employability in geography and related programmes

This session will be co-delivered by Dr Helen King (Northumbria University) and Dr Rebecca Jones (Bangor University) and is focused on helping colleagues develop and deliver work-based learning and employability initiatives for students on geography and related programmes. There will be opportunities for a Q and A following talks from our guest contributors. For more...

Free

Climate action and hopefulness in teaching

Online

During this session we will hear from three speakers about their work around climate education, with a focus on climate action and hopefulness in teaching.  There will be three presentations and then time for Q and A / discussion. Please let us know if you would like to join and we will pass on the...

Free

GeogEd session on Advance HE Fellowship

Guest speakers Dr Annie Hughes and Dr John Canning, Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre, Kingston University Advance HE fellowships are increasingly being sought by employers as a condition of appointment or probation. This session supports our fellow geographers to understand the value of gaining a fellowship and provides some practical advice on how you can use...

Free