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In the News
International Women's Day - Why is it so important?
International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed for over 100 years - but what is it and why is it still important?
The Seychelles: An island paradise?
The Seychelles - many of us would struggle to locate it on a map, yet we all know that this island nation is a place of paradise. A destination that offers 5-star luxury for those who can afford to...
Flag of the Week - 6th March 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at the...
Geography News Quiz: 3rd March 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
Have we lost the battle to save the planet?
Over the past few years it has become increasingly obvious that as a global population we have hit the self destruct button in spectacular fashion, well as least the developing nations have. We...
Is the future bright for Nigeria?
Last weekend the people of Nigeria headed to the polls to elect a new president, following the resignation of Muhammadu Buhari. Despite having the biggest and fastest growing economy, and the...
The 15-minute city
Have you heard of the 15-minute city? It’s a concept that has sparked much interest and some controversy in the last few months. If you are teaching (or studying) Changing places or Contemporary...
Flag of the Week - 27th February 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at...
Geography News Quiz: 24th February 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
Has the Hungry Gap Caused a Supermarket Sweep?
If anyone in the UK was planning to give up fresh salad for Lent then they might have been dealt a helping hand. This week supermarkets such as ASDA, Tesco and ALDI announced that they have...
Flag of the Week - 20th February 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at Mexico...
Geography News Quiz: 17th February 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
Flag of the Week - 13th February 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at Turkey...
Geography News Quiz: 10th February 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
The Turkey/Syria earthquake - not just a new case study!
As geographers we often find it handy when a natural hazard event takes place during our hazards scheme of work - it can make what you are teaching much more relevant to the students, and obviously...
Flag of the Week - 6th February 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at Peru and...
Geography News Quiz: 3rd February 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
Flag of the Week - 30th January 2023
Here is this week's Flag of the Week - hopefully this free and ready-to-go activity will be a great talking point during tutor time, or as part of your lessons. This week we are looking at Japan...
Geography News Quiz: 27th January 2023
Here's this week's 'Geography in the News' Quiz.
Japan - a population in crisis!
Japan's birth rate has plummeted to 1.3 babies per woman, with births dropping to a record-low of 800,000 last year. A birth rate of 2.1 is needed to keep the population stable. But what has...