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April 2007
Shaded Relief is an interactive world map using over 200,000 custom tiles depicting topographic features and shaded relief. The map also includes a place feature finder with over 8,000,000 features.
(Added 26.04.07)
Professor Norman Pye
1913-2007 We are sorry to report the death of Professor Norman Pye, a long-standing GA member and former editor of Geography. The Independent published this obituary on 16 April detailing his life, and geographical and academic achievements. A full obituary will be published in a forthcoming issue of Geography.
(Added 26.04.07)
Now into its seventh year, the Geographical Young Geographer of the Year competition aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of geographers, travellers and explorers. Young geographers are invited to answer this year's question 'Can recycling save the world?' in the form of an article or magazine cover. Prizes up for grabs include a month-long Amazon expedition and a chance to work with desert elephants in Namibia. The deadline is 30 April 2007. For more information and details on how to enter, visit the Geographical website.
(Added 26.04.07)
International environmental charity Earthwatch is offering secondary geography teachers the chance to win a place on a fully-funded environmental expedition. Find out more about the Award and how you can apply on the Funding and Awards page.
(Added 19.04.07)
Sustainable Schools for Pupils, Communities and the Environment - is an Action Plan launched this week by the DfES. The document provides a context for geography's role in pursuing Education for Sustainable Development as one of its core 'Key Concepts'. Another context is the 'futures dimension', explained by David Hicks in his Keynote Lecture at the GA Annual Conference 2007.
(Added 16.04.07)
The Fleure Library
The GA named its library the 'Fleure Library' as a tribute to Professor H J Fleure for his work as Honorary Secretary and Editor of the Association's journal for 30 years between 1917 and 1946.
The Fleure Library was on permanent loan to the University of Sheffield from 1983 until 2001, when ownership was transferred to the University of Sheffield. The GA continues to add review books and exchange journals to the University of Sheffield's collection. In return, the University allows GA members free external borrowing rights.
The University of Sheffield Library is situated close to the University's Department of Geography and a short walk from the GA's Sheffield Headquarters.
Find out more about the University of Sheffield Library, including opening times and access arrangements.
(Added 11.04.07)
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