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Ask the Geographer
Our award-winning podcasts bring the latest geographical insights to your classroom from a host of experts. The experts involved present their own opinions, which should not be interpreted as the Society's point of view.
Episodes
Ask the GeographerCOVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer
COVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerThe Routes Journal: what is it?
The Routes Journal: what is it? by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerProfessors 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)
Ask the Geographer39 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)
Ask the GeographerWhy are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers
Why are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerHow 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)
Ask the GeographerAsian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson
Asian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerHow to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle
How to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerCartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig
Cartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerProfessor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery
Professor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerGeography 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)
Ask the GeographerThe 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)
Ask the GeographerProfessor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources
Professor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerResponsible 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)
Ask the GeographerDr Roucoux and the tropical peatlands of Peru
Dr Roucoux and the tropical peatlands of Peru by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerDr 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)
Ask the GeographerOfsted 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)
Ask the GeographerJane 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)
Ask the GeographerTeachers 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)
Ask the GeographerGeographer and entrepreneur Nicholas 'Charles Tyrwhitt' Wheeler
Geographer and entrepreneur Nicholas 'Charles Tyrwhitt' Wheeler by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerThe 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)
Ask the GeographerWhat 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)
Ask the GeographerA 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)
Ask the GeographerDr 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)
Ask the GeographerSenior 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)
Ask the GeographerJournalist 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)
Ask the GeographerDr 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)
Ask the GeographerDr 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)
Ask the GeographerProfessor 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)
Ask the GeographerShadowplay. 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)
Ask the GeographerProfessor 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)
Ask the GeographerPack 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)
Ask the GeographerA 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)
Ask the GeographerSynergies 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)
Ask the GeographerA 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)
Ask the GeographerThe 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)
Ask the GeographerWho 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)
Ask the GeographerFrom geography to journalism with BBC presenter Chris Mason
From geography to journalism with BBC presenter Chris Mason by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Ask the GeographerThe 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)
Ask the GeographerThe 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)
Ask the GeographerDo 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)
Ask the GeographerCharity 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)
Ask the GeographerA 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)
Ask the GeographerSouth 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)
Ask the Geographer1979 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)
Ask the GeographerA 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)
Ask the GeographerVictoria 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)
Ask the GeographerAaron 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)
Ask the GeographerWhat 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)
Ask the GeographerWhy 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)
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerWhy 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…
Ask the GeographerWhat 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…
Ask the GeographerWhat 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…
Ask the GeographerHow 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…