Best Royal Geographical Society with IBG Schools Podcasts (2025)

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Oral Histories 36:22

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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 environmenta…

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Reflections on an expedition: Oman 21:50

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Breaking the Cycle 21:42

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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 Cen…

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Climate Change, a Russian Perspective 25:39

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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 Geogr…

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Voices from the Global South with the OU 41:55

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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…

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Jewel Of Arabia with Mark Evans MBE FRGS 18:02

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham 47:11

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Connecting with our oceans with the Ocean Conservation Trust 18:24

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Discovering Minerals with Nadine Gabriel 15:28

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Seascapes with Royal Holloway University 38:26

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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.…

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Geography teachers Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding on winning the OS Award 2024 24:52

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Discussion with Fiona Sheriff and Dr Cyrus Golding - recipients of the 2024 Ordnance Survey Award for excellence in geography education at secondary level.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Population Change in Britain Since C19th with Professor Alice Reid 30:10

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Maps of Ukraine 25:02

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Saving our seas with Sally Earthrowl 26:00

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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 cl…

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Geopolitics and new perspectives on Arctic governance with Dr Ingrid Medby 19:57

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

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Flight of The Osprey with Sacha Dench aka the human swan 22:37

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Flight of The Osprey with Sacha Dench aka the human swan by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) SchoolsBy Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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The Priestley Centre's 'Ask a Climate Researcher' series 30:20

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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.By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Fraying Ties: what is the UK oil industry? Professor Bridge explains 28:53

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

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Everyday Drone Stories with Dr Anna Jackman and David Holmes 30:52

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

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ONE - a global movement to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030 | David McNair 30:31

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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…

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Geography teachers Simon Holland and Ellie Barker on winning the OS Award 2023 31:54

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11:30 The CGeog application18:50 The Southern Ocean23:35 What's the trick to recruiting students into the subject?29:15 Audio-visual tipsBy Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Dr Laurie Parsons on globalism and 'carbon colonialism' 33:23

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

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Plastics in the Pacific: an archipelago under threat | Katie Deakin and Georgie Savage 27:19

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

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Alistair Hamill and Iram Sammar on ArcGIS and decolonising the curriculum | OS Award winners 2022 46:01

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01:25 Alistair Hamill22:55 Iram Sammar40:45 What books can you recommend to teachers?By Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Schools

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Remote sensing and hazard risk management with Dr Ekbal Hussain 31:54

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

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Marine plastic in the Southern Ocean with Dr Clara Manno 19:04

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

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Migrant Remittances and COVID-19 | Professors Kavita Datta and Elaine Chase 21:54

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

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Decolonising Frank Oates: a snapshot in time during the Victorian era of exploration 26:29

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

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How 'not to build a capital' with Dr Pojani | Nusantara, Indonesia 25:49

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

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Why cryptocurrency is so bad for the environment | Dr Pete Howson 38:53

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

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The Allerton Project with farmer and conservationist Joe Stanley 43:31

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

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Dr Sabina Lawreniuk on female workers in the global garment industry 26:04

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

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Elliot Arthur-Worsop and the story of Football For Future | part 2 30:45

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

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Geography, identity and football with journalist David Goldblatt | part 1 46:09

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

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Art and the representation of place with Francesca Sanders 27:06

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

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The Stay Home Stories project 31:52

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

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COVID-19 through the lens of a health geographer 17:38

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

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The Routes Journal: what is it? 26:17

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

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Professors Mike Bradshaw and Klaus Dodds on the war in Ukraine, geopolitics and energy 47:25

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

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39 Ways to Save the Planet with Professor Vincent Gauci 24:35

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

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Why are soils essential? Dr Daniel Evans answers 24:11

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

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How to record audio when out in the field with Celia Robbins 19:53

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

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Asian mega-deltas with Professor Large and Dr Henderson 30:02

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

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How to use ArcGIS in geography with Jason Sawle 22:27

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

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Cartograms and cartography with Professor Ben Hennig 27:53

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

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Professor Yadvinder Malhi on climate change and ecosystem recovery 17:57

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

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Geography teacher Ben Ranson on studying Core Maths and teaching numeracy 19:45

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

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The geopolitics of Chinese investment and influence in Africa with Dinko Hanaan Dinko 17:31

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

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Professor Lindsey McEwen and the DRY Utility resources 27:57

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

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Responsible and ethical use of location data with Doug Specht 30:11

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

Royal Geographical Society With IBG Schools Podcasts