The first video, Unit 1, is pitched at Higher Level Geography students, and focusses on the atmosphere. It is presented by the Chair of our Education Committee, Alastair McConnell, who is also Head of Geography at Dollar Academy.
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These RSGS Chalk Talks are a result of our ‘Helping Hand for Schools’ appeal which raised more than £20,000 for content creation. For those who donated to this, we offer our sincere thanks. The video series will summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum at Nat5 and Higher level, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between.
Videos will be hosted at the link below, and will be uploaded as they are created.
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To engage and improve the understanding of its employees, Highlands and Islands Enterprise have committed to putting 45 staff through Climate Solutions, our innovative, online climate qualification.
Climate Solutions consists of a 20-hour online qualification and bespoke 1-day workshop aimed specifically at the business community – for those who are pressed for time but require up-skilling in order to help make the sustainability changes we all need to see.
In helping tackle climate change, the course not only outlines moral, environmental and political incentives for pursuing more sustainable policies, it also highlights the clear business case for green action.
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Tara Shine: Wednesday 3rd February, 7.30pm
Individual action can seem insignificant in the face of global crises like climate change. But the actions of many translate into global movements demanding change and creating a better world. Environmentalist Tara Shine shares her ideas on how each of us can have a positive impact on society and our planet.
Lizzie Daly: Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm
Hear stories of wildlife conservation from around the world with television presenter Lizzie Daly. Over the years, she has explored the depths of the rainforest in Borneo and the Icy Straits of South East Alaska, and has been on the front line with those trying to protect elephants in Kenya.
Professor David Humphreys: Wednesday 17th February, 7.30pm
Professor David Humphreys of the Open University considers how geographers, educators and academics should respond to public welfare problems such as environmental degradation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Danny Dorling: Wednesday 24th February, 7.30pm
Academic geographer Professor Danny Dorling uses a mass of global data to reveal that human progress is slowing. Not only have fertility and productivity fallen over the last couple of generations, but so too have the overall rates of production and of innovation. Fortunately, this slowdown is good for our civilization...
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We were delighted to host RSGS Livingstone Medallist and popular broadcaster Michael Palin in early January for a special, one-off event for nearly 1,000 households. Delivered via Zoom, Michael spoke about his recent adventures in North Korea, followed by an engaging live Q&A with contributions from audience members, some of whom had logged in from Washington D.C. and Los Angeles!
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Success in the Face of Adversity
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The story of the past 12 months at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in Perth.
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