Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Geography Outdoors - Field Techniques Weekend, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March 2015


 

Geography Outdoors; the centre supporting 
 field research, exploration and outdoor learning
       
            
 Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2015

 

                  

 

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March 2015 

 

This two- day course is for those going on expeditions to remote parts of the world where medical help is not readily available. The weekend will consist of discission, lectures, workshops and practical sessions.

                                    

Price: Student £156, Member £250, Non-member £270

 

 

 

Over the weekend 7 & 8 March 2015 Geography Outdoors will be running workshops for those involved in expedtions and field resarch. This will include an afternoon / evening event celebrating Fieldwork in Action: 'Phenomenal People, Extraordinary Journeys,' co-curated with the King's College Intrepid Explorers. This event will celebrate women in field research to coincide with International Women's Day. In the evening Emily Penn will be hosting a short talk and Q&A session before premiering her new 'eXXpedition' documentary. Courses over the weekend include:

 

This workshop is designed for students, researchers and professionals hoping for guidance on practical research approaches and particpatory techniques for working with local people on overseas field projects. This course is suitable those embarking on participatory research regardless of whether your research is people oriented or concerned with conservation, ecology or other activities.
Date: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March 2015                                      

 

Camera trapping allows researchers to gain an insight into wildlife behavious in some of the most challenging environments in the world. This one day workshop will look at the range of studies which may benefit from this survey technique and will cover how to set up a systematic survey in the field. 
Date: Saturday 7 March 2015

 

The one-day course looks delievered by Equal Adventure provides an introduction to disability and inclusion through exploring the practicalities behind running inclusive expeditions. This course is designed for providers and leaders who would like to develop a more inclusive approach to expeditions and fieldwork practice. 
Date: Sunday 8 March 2015

 

This one or two day course will take participants through the practical process of recording, editing and uploading sound as an invaluable way to document expeditions and field research projects. For those wanting a more in-depth look into wildlife sound recording the second workshop on Sunday 8 March will explore studying different people and species in their natural surroundings.
Date: Saturday 7 and /or Sunday 8 March 2015
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 March 2015
This year our popular GIS for Expeditions & Fieldwork workshop will run over two days. Delegates are welcome to attend for either one or both days:.
  • DAY 1 - Introduction to GIS for expeditions and field research - Join us on Saturday 7 March for a one-day introduction to field GIS. Learn the theory behind outdoor GIS applications and watch practical demos in GIS equipment, GPS and GIS software.
  • DAY 2 - Doing field GIS - Sunday 8 March. This second day is a more 'hands-on' experience ideal for those planning or recently returned from a field research project. Practical execises will be used to develop effective project plans and practical fieldwork skills.  
Course fees vary, for more details please visit www.rgs.org/GOSeminars

 

To book online www.rgs.org/bookonline                                

 

 

 

For further details on our range of courses, information on fees and to book:

 

Contact Geography Outdoors -
W: www.rgs.org/GOSeminars  E: go@rgs.org  T:020 7591 3030


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