These one-day workshops are aimed at those doing field research, either for dissertations or as part of an overseas expedition or fieldwork.

Courses planned for Spring 2008 include:

Geographical Information Sciences for Expeditions and Fieldwork
March 2008
This 3-day practical workshop is designed for people planning to use tools and techniques such as GPS, remote sensing, digital mapping and data analyses – together known as Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) – as part of a field research project or expedition.

Field Techniques: Working With Local People
This one-day workshop, taught by Dr Kathy Baker from King’s College London, examines the many issues surrounding people-orientated research projects overseas and gives practical guidance on project design and implementation. It is intended for those undertaking projects in human geography and natural science subjects, either as part of a team or for dissertations.

Wildlife Sound Recording
Courses run at the British Library. Further information on 'how to' for wildlife sound recording can also be found on their website. Link on the right hand side.

Doing Development Dissertations workshop
Run in conjunction with the RGS-IBG Developing Areas Research Group, further information can be found via the link on the right hand side.