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Rivers - GIS resources. Check out the excellent series of GIS resources on Cumbria's River Eden at edenriverstrust.org.uk/secondary-scho…. There are additional studies of river restoration and flood alleviation. Well worth a look!

Check out the Environment Agency's excellent summary paper on nature-based solutions (NbS) with some great case studies at gov.uk/government/pub…. Let's hope this approach features in any spec changes following the government's education review.

Looking for a new and enlightened fieldwork experience for next year? Check out @TheBioasis on the South Devon coast . . . a breath of fresh air! Take a look at their recent video at youtube.com/watch?v=6USuXg….

Just published, June's bumper edition of our e-newsletter, essential reading for all geography teachers! Read about new resources from @DTWEGeography, Dorset CC and @RayburnTours . Access the newsletter at geographysouthwest.co.uk/news/ where you can sign up for future editions.

Launched today, the exciting @DTWEGeography Big Summer Geography Quiz 2025 at discover-the-world.com/study-trips/th…. Lots of interesting rounds to entertain students (and families!).

A fab day at the @geographysw_ conference at @UWEBristol filled with inspiring lectures & workshops throughout! Great to catch up with fellow Geographers, both old and new faces! 🌎📝

Thank you to all of the exhibitors at the South West Geography Conference - lovely to chat with so many of you. @geographysw_

Last talk of the day at the South West Geography Conference - Dr Rachael Squire talking about her ‘I can see the sea’ project with @RGS_IBG @geographysw_ Great end to a fab day!

Latest Guest Blog . . . read about Adrian Ferraro's (Bioasis) new approach to sustainable outdoor education based in the heart of South West England, which  combines rewilding and a different approach to business. Read his full blog at geographysouthwest.co.uk/guest-blog/rew… .

The Stepwell Project (stepwellproject.com) - specialists in educational travel to India - are seeking to establish a hub of expertise to create, develop and share ideas on global issues in geography education. Find out more at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… .

Two weeks today, the 2025 SW Geography Conference at UWE, featuring a wide range of engaging lectures and workshops together with several exciting exhibitions. Find out more and register at geographysouthwest.co.uk/conference/geo…. See you there!

Delighted to announce the latest geographical walk written by Paul Berry! In his latest walk, Paul has created a circular walk around Boscastle, focusing on the legacy of the 2004 flood. Perfect for teachers and students. Find out more at geographysouthwest.co.uk/visit-sw/place….

Did you know that June is the @The_GA National Festival of Fieldwork? Find out more at geography.org.uk/national-field… and make the most of the great outdoors, which is so beneficial to young people.

Just published, May's e-newsletter with links to new classroom resources and details of upcoming CPD events @The_GA and @RGS_IBGschools . Access the newsletter at geographysouthwest.co.uk/home/geography… . Register for future newsletters and the annual conference on 16 June.

SW Geography Conference (Monday 16 June, UWE) . . . just 5 weeks to go! Join us for an exciting and diverse programme of free lectures and workshops and browse our largest ever range of exhibitors! Find out more at geographysouthwest.co.uk/conference/geo… and register TODAY!

Check out the latest Guest Blog, written by Daisy Scanes (Fieldwork Tutor, @skernlodge), which provides advice and suggestions for NEA fieldwork. Read Daisy's full blog at geographysouthwest.co.uk/category/guest….

OpenKit & the Department for Education have developed a KS4 Geography AI Assistant that halves marking time, generates instant rubrics, personalised feedback & classroom insights. Teachers can sign up to join their free pilot starting in May: openkit.co.uk/education #EdTech

SW Geography Conference (Monday 16 June, UWE) . . . the countdown has begun! Register for this free CPD event at uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cv…. Find out more about the lectures and workshops at geographysouthwest.co.uk/conference/geo…. Please spread the word! See you there!

For the Environment Agency's research on river management, go to gov.uk/government/pub….

Coastal and estuary management . . . if you haven't seen it, check out this superb Environment Agency summary of research on various measures of coastal management. Brilliant for GCSE and A level. gov.uk/government/pub…