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Scottish exceptionalism is a widely-held assumption that, in Scotland, racism and Islamophobia are insignificant. Research by geographers at Newcastle University has directly challenged the assumption in Scotland that racism and Islamophobia are only of concern in England, focusing on how Scotland's political, policy and practice settings have avoided addressing racism, which has predominantly been viewed there as an 'English problem'. This study highlights the marginalisation of young Muslims following significant international events, particularly emphasising the intricate ways in which political discourse and media, in the wake of 9/11, influenced our encounters with racism and Islamophobia. Subsequent research involving Sikh men revealed how they counteract everyday racism, educate others, and navigate multicultural interactions to foster a robust sense of Scottish identity. Read the impact of the study here 👉 https://ow.ly/qyA650TmbT9

This past June, we hosted a joint event with the Historical Association to discuss the impacts of AI on teaching and assessment. 💻 The event, which brought together 60 primary and secondary school teachers and associated awarding bodies, highlighted the opportunities AI presents for enhancing geographical skills and knowledge in the classroom, while also addressing the risks and challenges. 🏫 After discussing the limitations and challenges of AI in teaching, Paul Logue, Head of Geography at St Dominic’s Sixth Form College, also spoke about the importance of teachers embracing AI, stating: 🗣️ "AI is changing the nature of things very quickly. I believe every teacher should get on board the AI train now so they don’t get left behind. This could be a real game changer in reducing the administrative workload of the standard classroom teacher, which is my number one challenge as a teacher." ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYkjPZCD

Hedgerows are more than just a signature feature of the British countryside; they're essential habitats for wildlife and play an important role in tackling climate change. 🐛🌍 Unfortunately, agricultural intensification between the 1940s and 1990s put them at risk, and more recently, inconsistent maintenance has resulted in gappy hedges or overgrown lines of trees. 🗺️ In our latest geovisualisation, Josep Serra Gallego, a Spatial Data Scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), shares how he and his fellow researchers produced the most comprehensive map of hedgerows across England by using LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) remote sensing data to guide efforts in planting and restoring these delicate ecosystems. 📹 Check out the snippet below of the map in use. 👉 To read more about what data they used, how they chose to visualise it, and who the map may be most beneficial for, head here: https://lnkd.in/esTgjpGW

Want to share your geographical expertise to shape policy and decision-making? 🗣️ The Academy of Social Sciences has published its September policy monitor. ✍️ Several consultations are relevant to geographers on community engagement topics, such as: ➡️ The Fourth health and climate adaption report ➡️ Charging for single-use disposable beverage cups ➡️ Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard Find out more and contribute here: 👉 https://ow.ly/jGCK50TcCcW #Geography #Geographicalinsights #Policy

📍 Neighbourhood deprivation measures play a significant role in identifying vulnerable communities in the UK and targeting resources. 💻 In our next Geography in practice webinar, Chris Lloyd (Queen's University Belfast) will discuss trajectories of neighbourhood deprivation in England, using the Index of Deprivation (IoD) for several time points across the 21st century. 🗣️ Join us to find out how the lessons learnt from these trajectories are being used to inform the work of local authority and other analysts. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/Fmkg50TcCbX

🎟️ Have you secured your tickets for this year's Explore symposium weekend, 1-3 November? 👀 If you resonate with or identify as any of the following: 🗺️ An undergraduate or postgraduate student with a passion for fieldwork. 📸 A storyteller, media professional or artist who wants to make a positive impact through travel. ⛑️ A healthcare professional looking to expand their expertise in expedition medicine and global health. 🥾 An aspiring individual eager to use the Society's grants to enable an ambitious project. Then, don't miss out on our annual fieldwork and expedition event! This year, the weekend has an exciting lineup of presentations, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities designed to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. 🗣️ At last year's event, we spoke with Shane Winser, the Society's Expeditions Advisor and Explore symposium organiser. She gave a brief overview of the eclectic mix of people who attend each year and highlighted the event's rich history, which spans nearly 47 years! Book your tickets now to experience why this event has been so popular for so many years. ✨ We're certain you'll leave feeling more energised and connected than ever! Purchase your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ggsdyCm7 #RGSExplore2024

#WeAreHiring 🌍 Do you have a strong interest in geography and inspiring students to pursue it? 📙 Do you have experience in teaching, career education, or school outreach? We're searching for a driven and proactive Coordinator to deliver our Choose Geography programme of work! This role will involve working with schools and teachers to promote geography as a useful and relevant subject to study, as well as providing guidance and support for school-based geographical careers education and progression through GCSE, A Level, and on to university. 💻 To learn more and apply for the role, head here: https://lnkd.in/g8w7Fs2c ❗ Closing date: noon on Friday 4 October. 🤝 Interviews will take place on Friday 11 October at the Society in London.

🏘️Building better homes 🐙Saving biodiversity 🌫️Finding ways to reduce pollution in our rivers and air ☹️Tackling mental health issues and inequality 🌋Managing operations in response to global disasters Did you know these are all ways geographers are working to make a positive difference? Geographical careers and impact are two topics we are looking for students to tackle in their entries for our Young Geographer of the Year 2024 competition. ⏰The deadline is fast approaching - apply by 5 October 2024 with ‘Choose Geography’ posters that promote the value of choosing geography at school and link geographical skills to real people and jobs that make a difference.  Find out more and submit entries here: https://lnkd.in/g3AqHuZU For career inspiration and ideas on how geographers are making a difference read our 'I am a geographer' interviews: https://lnkd.in/eA-ribcz

🎵 Soulful poetry, mesmerising vocals, and live-looped cello soundscapes. 🌊 This is a glimpse of what you'll experience at this year's Autumn Regional Theatre Programme performance, Waterbaby by Sarah Smout. Sarah is an environmental artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, weaving together nature, creativity, and activism to provoke thought and inspire change. Combining her unique use of live-looped cello soundscapes, ethereal vocals and soulful poetry, she creates a transportive and mesmerising world, leaving audiences captivated and spell-bound, ready to take action for the planet. ⛵ With stories from her voyages by boat to Iceland, Shetland, the Faroes and the Uists, and overland to waters around her northern UK home, Sarah will share personal experiences of how water has shaped her life during this performance. Attend one of her performances in a location near you: 1️⃣ Cumbria, Saturday 16 November 2024 2️⃣ Stamford, Wednesday 27 November 2024 3️⃣ King’s Lynn, Thursday 28 November 2024 4️⃣ Darlington, Friday 29 November 2024 👉 Book now and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eTdZBfMU

🌐The UK has fantastic geospatial capability, with many entrepreneurs looking to grow and expand internationally. This step can often seem daunting with uncertainties of how to do this, where to start, and what support is available. 💻Join us for our upcoming webinar- UK to global: doing geospatial business internationally, hosted by Mark Jarman, as part of our emerging network for Small and Medium Enterprises. Key topics of discussion will include: ➡️How Innovate UK is supporting UK SMEs access overseas markets, how best to get involved, and tips to succeed ➡️Experiences of a UK geospatial SME and how they have both grown their global activities and subsequently established an overseas business (what has and hasn’t worked) ➡️The emerging St Louis geospatial ecosystem and how different stakeholders are coming together to attract geospatial talent and organisations through the provision of finance, market opportunities and facilities. Book your place here 👉 https://ow.ly/WUCi50T7wCu