Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2015 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 co-curated with the King's College Intrepid Explorers celebrating 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 |