Robert Lang
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 4BT
Email: Robert Lang
Website: King Edwards Geography Society
All lectures take place at King Edward VI Five Ways School.
Schools are welcome to attend but are requested to inform the branch in advance.
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Event Report: Iain Stewart Lecture
Left to Right: Alan Parkinson, Bob Lang, Iain Stewart, Paula Cooper, Kate Donovan
On 29 September 2009, more than 350 students and staff from across the Midlands Region braved the Birmingham traffic and travelled to King Edward VI Five Ways School in south-west Birmingham to hear Professor Iain Stewart, intrepid traveller, geologist and broadcaster (and Honorary GA Vice-President!) talk about 'Unnatural Hazards'.
The audience of geographers and geologists were treated to an outstanding presentation on the nature of hazard and risk with stories of earthquakes in Iran, garbage slides in Manila and man-made mud volcanoes. Kate Donovan, a postgraduate researcher with Prof Stewart at Plymouth University, gave a highly accomplished and intriguing talk on her research into the geo-culture of risk on the Indonesian volcano Mt Merapi.
Professor Stewart said he enjoyed the evening so much he wants to come back next year!
The evening not only gave A-level students and teachers topical and fascinating case studies for exams, but also made us think about the fundamental importance of our subject and how thinking geographically may be the key in managing hazardous environments.
Many thanks go to all colleagues who supported the event and a great thank you to Iain and Kate for coming to Birmingham to be with us.
Paula Cooper
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