Best practice and interventions for accessible fieldwork - Dr Becky McCerery

During fieldwork or trips in the outdoors, accessing necessary knowledge and information on going to the bathroom and dealing with menstruation is often dependent on knowing other women+ or menstruating people who have been into the field themselves. It also relies on frank conversations between people who are comfortable enough to ask- and answer- those questions. A new hire or student going to the field for the first time might not know who to ask or how to advocate for things they need.

This session will cover best practice and positive interventions for fieldwork, with a focus on menstruation and menstrual health. We will also touch upon toileting communication and facilities affecting how we deliver undergraduate field courses and prepare those unfamiliar with fieldwork. There will also be chance for open discussion and brainstorming of best practice ideas.

About the speaker

This event will be led by Dr Becky McCerery, Northumbria University.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Please book by midday on Monday 3 March.
• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the Yorkshire and North East committee.