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#Choosegeography #NCW2025 & more resources from the #GeographicalAssociation for #usegeography careers in links below
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Who gets to name - & change the name - of places.

#geographer Innisfree Mckinnon explains

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us.theconversation.com The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Jan 25
Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map: https://buff.ly/3WtQTuD

Photo: Known as Mount McKinley until 2015, Denali’s current name reflects what Native Alaskans call the mountain. Universal Images Group via Getty Images
January 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
This list of top 10 paying jobs includes #geographers

"Geographers make a median annual salary of $90,880"

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www.independent.co.uk/life-style/j...
The top 10 highest-paying jobs with the least amount of stress in 2025
The highest-paid job on the list had an annual median salary of $157,740
www.independent.co.uk
December 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
Study used @ordnancesurvey.bsky.social data track how amenities had changed 2014 & 2024: divided into “health promoting” - pharmacies, libraries & supermarkets & “health reducing”- vaping, bookmakers, takeaways & alcohol

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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade
Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
The mapping tool to be used in Liverpool to tackle health inequality will draw on the work of health #geographer Prof Mark Green & colleagues @livunigeog.bsky.social

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www.gov.uk/government/n...
New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it most
New project, backed by government, will develop mapping tool to tackle food inequality.
www.gov.uk
July 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
"Nearly 3 in 5 secondary school sites are at high risk of flooding, says @departmentforedu.bsky.social in response to analysis of the impact of climate change on learning"

Impact of Climate Change Risk on Education. More in ⤵️

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www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Global warming risks 11 days of lost learning a year, DfE warns
Nearly three in five secondary school sites are at high risk of flooding, says the DfE in response to analysis of the impact of climate change on learning
www.tes.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
"Forensic soil scientist (& #geographer) Prof Lorna Dawson discovered that plant material of the same species found outside the industrial units was found in the the footwell of the car"

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Urban explorer's grisly discovery that led to a murder conviction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An urban explorer's grisly discovery that led to a murder conviction
The skeleton of Ean Coutts was found in a derelict warehouse in Fife a year after he went missing.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
#Choosegeography #Usegeography The Independent has shared the top 10 highest paying jobs that have least amount of stress.

#geographers are in at number 9 & other relevant roles inc water source specialists, remote sensing & transport planners.

Full info bit.ly/4291aQA
January 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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"A conversation to revive geography is key to reconnecting the world on our phones & the one we have to deal with. That is the breach to be healed: if it isn’t, even more generations will find themselves lost, in every sense of the word"

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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more of us are getting hopelessly lost | John Harris
The blue dot of GPS has cut us off from a basic human skill. It’s no wonder mountain rescuers are being called out so often, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The @theguardian.com analysis compared land classed by the @ordnancesurvey.bsky.social as “allotments and communal growing space” in the 350 local authorities.

#geographyteachers potential use for A Level NEAs & Changing Places

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www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Massive disparity in availability of allotments across UK, analysis reveals
Redcar and Cleveland tops rankings for most allotment land per person, while there is a dearth of supply in Scotland
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
A good #usegeography case study & #NEA possibilities

"Great Yarmouth, Bournemouth & Felixstowe are high on the list, according to the first in-depth analysis taking in both solar panel coverage & UK's sunshine rates carried out by @ordnancesurvey.bsky.social

inews.co.uk/news/environ...
The areas where householders are missing out on cheaper solar electricity, mapped
Areas with some of the highest sunshine levels in the country have been found to have just 1-3 per cent of rooves where solar panels are fitted
inews.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
A good news piece - watch from 11.30 onwards featuring Hannah Wright @ordnancesurvey.bsky.social talking about the importance of using quality maps when going outdoors & rise in Mountain Rescue call outs espc with young people

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN5B...
Sheffield Wednesday fans protest against Thai owner outside country's Embassy | ITV News Calendar
YouTube video by ITV News In Full
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September 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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The "OS estimates the average UK adult touches their data on average 42 times a day, be that using comparison websites or a travel app or deciding how to place a solar panel on a roof."

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observer.co.uk/news/busines...
From defence to hiking, OS is still mapping out the futur...
Ordnance Survey has seen a 4% rise in revenue this past year after several profile-raising projects
observer.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
📢Value of geospatial data recognised in Government's Industrial Strategy

"geospatial data can improve public transport and urban planning"

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www.gov.uk/government/p...
Industrial Strategy
Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.
www.gov.uk
July 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
stevebracegeog.bsky.social
This is why it's important for #geography to highlight how our graduates earn 'top 10 salaries' & have a greater likelihood of securing graduate roles - alongside geography's contribution to tackling climate change
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate, UK poll finds
Class, education and gender found to influence difference in views but anxiety about finances was a common theme
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM