Outreach in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences we offer an array of an array of outreach activities such as workshops and taster lectures to masterclasses and demonstrations.
If you would like more information about what we can offer, please contact us on this email: les.outreach@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Opportunities for schools
We are pleased to present a collection of talks from our academics covering a diverse range of A Level and GCSE relevant subjects. These are focused talks suitable for in-class use, and we have provided some indication of where they are relevant within the curriculum.
We have also identified some selected Royal Geographical Society (RGS) resources that may also be of value.
A Level in-class talks and Q&A
We also have a series of A-Level talks which can be delivered via zoom by staff members to slot into your lessons (30 min talk plus time for questions). We have a list of topics you can choose from and we can arrange these at a time to suit both you and the staff member.
University experiences
We organise programmes of seminars, tours and practicals at the University of Birmingham for both pupils and teachers. These can be subject specific or multidisciplinary. Our annual highlight is the Global Challenges event; an exciting multiple school experience, with a combination of talks and activities led by own academics here at the university.
Geography and Geology opportunities
The Lapworth Museum of Geology hosts school visits and provides resources to help learning associated with the Geography and Geology curriculum. The museum Education Team offer a fantastic range of targeted in-museum and virtual sessions, activities, and loan boxes. We have our own classroom space to host dedicated school sessions, and we aim to offer visiting groups fun, engaging, and interactive learning experiences. You can find more information on the Lapworth Museum website.
Climate change and sustainability
The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) at the University of Birmingham conducts cutting-edge research on the impacts of climate change, invasive species, and other environmental stressors on forest ecosystems. This work extends to urban, health and wellbeing, and interdisciplinary studies concerning the importance of trees and forests. BIFoR offers a range of education and outreach opportunities. Find out more about our Education and Outreach.
Opportunities with the Royal Geographical Society
We work closely with the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) across our teaching, research, and outreach activities. The RGS have a range of opportunities for schools, including resources that can be found below. They also offer a ‘Professional Ambassador’ scheme; you can find out more about this below.
Resources for Schools from the RGS
The Professional Geography Ambassadors Scheme
Time for Geography
We are pleased to be a partner in ‘Time for Geography’. This open-access, dedicated video platform for geography and geoscience education provides a range of materials across GCSE, A-level, IB and beyond. You can access the materials below.
If you would like further details on any of these opportunities, please get in touch at les.outreach@contacts.bham.ac.uk