Hi all,
Some of you may be interested in the expeditions, fieldwork and training opportunities from the Royal Geographic Society below.
Ella
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Geography Outdoors: the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning <
go@rgs.org>
Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Subject: Expeditions and Fieldwork: Spring Update 2014
To:
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| Geography Outdoors; the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning Forthcoming courses on remote medicine, conservation & mapping field techniques, as well as a unique full-day seminar on the natural heritage of the Sultanate of Oman. |
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| Expedition Medicine Training Course Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014 This two-day course goes beyond conventional first aid. It has been specifically designed for people working or travelling in remote and challenging environments where medical support is limited. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a certificate which is valid for 3 years. This course fulfills the first aid training for the Mountain Leader Award. Cost: student £140/standard £250 |
| Saturday 15 March 2014 Camera trapping gives a glimpse into the hidden world of animals. This one day workshop will look at how to set up a systematic survey in the field. Suitable for students and researchers. Cost: student £85/standard £140 Sound Recording & Editing Workshop Saturday 15 March 2014 Sound recordings can support and enhance a range of research projects and provide archives for later researchers. This one day workshop covers the technical skills needed to record and edit sound from the field. Cost: student £85/standard £140 |
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| | Introduction to GIS for fieldwork Friday 14 March 2014
Learn the theory behind GIS for fieldwork and watch practical demos in GIS equipment, GPS and GIS software. Cost: student £50/standard £75 GIS Expeditions & Field Research Friday 14 , Saturday 15, Sunday 16 March 2014 For those with a field project using GIS already in mind. Build on the introduction to GIS with hands-on training over the weekend, developing effective project plans and practical fieldwork skills. Only 16 places availble. Early booking recommended. Cost: student £175/ standard £340 Price includes a copy of the GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing manual, recommended retail price at £15 |
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Ella Darlington
Vice President, UK Polar Network
