Des McDougall

Physical Geographer, SFHEA. Likes mountains, glacial geomorphology, virtual field trips, real fieldwork.

[Geographical Association @The_GA]

It's happening on Wednesday 29 January from 5-6pm in the Unwin Lecture Theatre, University of Worcester main campus

Title: Rivers and Flooding
Given by: Dave Throup

If you're in the area, make sure not to miss it.

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

@BobLangGeog Thanks, Bob.

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

Thanks, Dave. This paper builds on an @RGS_IBG conference session. Thanks to Ewan Woodley @ExeterGeography for pulling the paper together🙂

[David Storey @DavidStorey60]

The future of Geography field course pedagogy in the UK:
Reflections by @DesMcD @AlanMarvell @LynchKenny & others
https://t.co/UT6O8HPP4T

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

@markebadams @AlanBDixon @DavidStorey60 @GeographyUoW @worcester_uni @SSE_Worcester Hi Mark. Yes, there will be. It'll likely be in Semester 2. Details to follow.

[BBC Science News @BBCScienceNews]

Scientists go airborne to understand soil erosion https://t.co/jLOnxJlCPY

[Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf 🌏 🦣 @rahmstorf]

New Zealand 🇳🇿 is as far from the northern Atlantic as you can get - yet the far-reaching effects of #AMOC instability have affected its climate in the past, as paleoclimatic evidence shows.

https://t.co/KGiYQmFbt7

[Virtual Glaciers & Glaciated Landscapes @GlaciersVR]

‘VR Glaciers and Glaciated Landscapes’ was updated with two more immersive virtual field trips during the summer of 2024.

Moiry Valley, Switzerland: There are now three virtual field trips (2017/18, 2023, 2024). These capture the disconnection of the lower part of the glacier...

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

@wallersaur @BSG_Geomorph @IAGAIG Enjoy your trip! And good luck with the climb.

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

@wallersaur @BSG_Geomorph @IAGAIG We stay in Aviemore. We also visit Glen Feshie, which is fab for geomorphology. We're heading up there soon.

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

@wallersaur @BSG_Geomorph @IAGAIG Yes, it's lovely there, Rich. We take some of our second year geography students there. We also take them to Glen Roy, which is just around the corner (sort of...).

[BSG Geomorphology @BSG_Geomorph]

Members, we need a new
Junior Vice Chair,
Honorary Treasurer,
Vice-Chair of Research Sub-committee,
Professional Geomorphology Secretary &
Education and Outreach Secretary.
Please check your emails linked to BSG for a recent update from us on how to apply by 31/08.

[Melaine Le Roy @subfossilguy]

🌊 Val d'Orco flooding 🌊

Nothing short of shocking... 😱
Noasca (1065 m asl) in Val d'Orco (TO, NW Italy) has recieved 149 mm on 29th June

Recurrence of extreme events will make life impossible in the Alpine valleys and profoundly change their morphology

🎥Pro Loco di Noasca

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

The image above is from our Alps 2024 field course (just last week!). We run field courses in all three years. We also have local fieldwork in most modules. To learn more about @GeographyUoW, why not visit our lovely new webpage? Go on... https://t.co/C7C2yB0oZ4

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

As we approach the end of @The_GA's #NationalFestivalofFieldwork, it's worth remembering how truly transformative the field experience is for most students. This cannot be replicated in class, not even using VR (which I am a big fan of; yes, I kept that one quiet). [1/2]

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

...much broader approach that starts with field course planning. For more information on good practice in the field, see https://t.co/t23XlBNWq3. For more information on using virtual fieldwork to support in-person fieldwork, see https://t.co/O8NbAi0ghZ

[Des McDougall @DesMcD]

Fieldwork in schools and universities should be as inclusive as possible. For example, our Alps field course @worcester_uni is supported by immersive virtual fieldwork (for preparation, follow-up, fall-back, and extension). This is part of a... [1/2] #NationalFestivalofFieldwork

[Melaine Le Roy @subfossilguy]

Yesterday (21st) vs Today (22nd) 😱

More incredible changes since yesterday at La Bérarde! 🌊🪨

(red dot marks the same building)

[Melaine Le Roy @subfossilguy]

3 missing persons at Lostallo (Grisons, CH) buried by debris flow after 125mm precipitation in 24h... 😱

This is what climate will give us under business as usual!

Politicians who claim that ecological measures are punitive are endorsing this!

https://t.co/SiSc10Vt2m

[Geography at UoW @GeographyUoW]

Thinking about studying Geography at university? Why not join us at the University of Worcester this Sunday (23rd June) for an Open Day. Find out how our smaller class sizes result in more interactivity, more support, and a real sense of belonging.