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The United Nations Global Statistical Geospatial Framework - Olive Powell
Discover, with Olive Powell, Office for National Statistics, how this framework helps unlocking smarter, place-based decisions worldwide.
The Mount Everest Foundation: summits, science, and survival
This year's Mount Everest Foundation lecture asks what the future holds for mountaineers and mountain communities, drawing on the experiences pioneering mountain scientists.
The whispers of rock: stories from the Earth
Join Dr Anjana Khatwa for a lecture and an extended Q&A with Mary-Ann Ochota. Together they discuss Anjana's new book exploring how rock has shaped the Earth and our lives.
Nature, biodiversity and conservation in the 21st century
Delve into contemporary conservation issues, from habitat loss to species protection. Panelists discuss human impacts, policy responses, and strategies to safeguard biodiversity for the future.
The hidden seasons - Tristan Gooley
The changing seasons take on new meaning when seen through the lens of nature’s clues and signs. Exploring changes in the land, sky, plants, animals and water.
Putting the news on the map
Leading journalists and media watchers will place the stories of the week within the wider geographical landscape, making connections across environmental, political and social forces.
Green journeys: rethinking travel and carbon
How can we travel responsibly in a warming world? Experts explore low-carbon transport options, sustainable tourism, and the role of geography in designing journeys that reduce environmental impact.
Smart planning at scale - from documents to dashboards
In this Geography in practice webinar, James Pryor discusses the need for ‘good’ planning data, the technology used to develop such a system, and an analysis of residential development in Milton Keynes.
Wayfarer: an outsider's way into geography and place
Join adventurer, multi-award-winning travel writer and 2025 Ness Award recipient, Phoebe Smith, for a lecture exploring how nature and place can offer a pathway to salvation.
The very worst journey in the world
In this Be Inspired talk, Hugh Turner revisits the challenges and terrors of 'The very worst journey in the world'.
Mapping habitat change with Living England
Join Natural England who will provide an overview of how the ‘Living England’ habitat mapping project harnesses the use of Earth observation data, artificial intelligence (AI) and extensive field data collection.
Lone wolf: walking the faultlines of Europe
In 2011, a wolf walked 1,000 miles from Slovenia to Italy, ultimately recolonising the Alps. A decade later, Adam Weymouth walked his path, exploring the wolf's resurgence in a divided Europe.