Reposted by Catherine OwenSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Excellent news! And good to explore in #geography lessons. 2255
Reposted by Catherine OwenEYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026www.ticketsource.com/eyppc/t-ploy... Free #Geography CPD Next Weds 5pm Join us! @geographicalassoc.bsky.social @gasigict.bsky.social @geopaula.bsky.social @geosteve7.bsky.social @geogmum.bsky.social @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social @robbogeog.bsky.social @gasigict.bsky.social @geogpost16he.bsky.social 014
Reposted by Catherine OwenMark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Since leaving teaching people often ask me 'what is it you actually do?' - here is my attempt to answer that. enserm.substack.com/p/what-do-yo... DMs open if you think I might be useful to you this year.enserm.substack.comWhat do you do all day?Trying to be useful 074
Reposted by Catherine OwenKit Marie Rackley @geogramblings.com · 30/08/2026Alistair Hamill and I discuss the #Nepal floods, the emerging science, #climatechange, media attention, unseen disasters, and how to teach unfolding tragedies with care. 🎧 Audio: soundcloud.com/geogr... 📺 Video: youtube.com/live/_HE... #CoffeeGeogPod #NoNaturalDisasters 134
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The losses caused by the flash flooding in Nepal/Tibet are horrific. The videos of the disaster are shocking. What makes it worse is that this is a ‘Disaster by Choice.’ When will we act to seriously tackle climate change? @ilankelman.bsky.social’s superb book is recommended reading. 030
Reposted by Catherine Owen@GeoBlogs @geoblogs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Two weeks left to submit a proposal for the GA Conference 2027 geography.org.uk/events-cpd/g...geography.org.ukPropose a session for the GA Annual Conference - Geographical AssociationFind out about how to propose a session for the next GA Conference, including the upcoming dates, guidelines and how to submit. 041
Reposted by Catherine OwenSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Excellent article which should be read by all teachers. (Plus your regular reminder that your students own the copyright in *their* work so you should never share it without permission especially with commercial sites.) 1155
Reposted by Catherine OwenEast Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 06/07/2026When classrooms hit 35°C – learning doesn’t just dip, it breaks down. So why are we still treating heat like it’s “just summer”? Kit Marie Rackley writes how we could and should do more. #EduSkyeastangliabylines.co.ukSchools need more than nostalgia to cope with heatwavesHeatwaves are a major challenge: how should schools react to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their pupils? 04323
Reposted by Catherine OwenDavid Redfern @jmbgeog.bsky.social · 06/07/2026USA corruption, home and away. open.substack.com/pub/dredfern...open.substack.comContested ‘Place’ in AlbaniaThe proposed ‘Kushner hotel’ and the Flamingo Revolution 011
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Great to celebrate #NationalFestivalofFieldwork in Lyme Regis with year 10. What are you doing to celebrate? 121
Reposted by Catherine OwenEYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026youtu.be/nHvBaSy4KpU We are pleased to share our latest webinar! GeogLive! 32 #fieldwork #primary @geographicalassoc.bsky.social @stevebracegeog.bsky.social 001
Reposted by Catherine OwenEYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026www.ticketsource.com/eyppc/geogli... Join us tomorrow for GeogLive! #fieldwork #geography #primary 023
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Coming to the GA Conference, or considering it? Here’s is a sneak peek! geography.org.uk/blogs/ga-con...geography.org.ukGA Conference 2026 sneak peek!Come along to Conference on 8-10 April 2026 to take part in the sessions mentioned in this sneak peak and many more! 001
Reposted by Catherine OwenVicki W @woollyvix.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Our live AQA A-Level Geography revision blasts begin this week - remind your students to join myself and @geogmum.bsky.social at 6pm on Wednesday to revise the water cycle - www.tutor2u.net/live/aqa-a-l...tutor2u.netAQA A-Level Geography Live Revision for 2026 | The Water Cycle (Paper 1 Core)Join Vicki and the team for 30-40 minutes of fast-paced interactive revision on the water cycle - a core topic for Paper 1 on the AQA A-Level Geography spec. 051
Reposted by Catherine OwenBrian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world. 10436791179
Reposted by Catherine OwenVicki W @woollyvix.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Join @geogriffi.bsky.social and @geogmum.bsky.social for Success in AQA A-Level Geography on Wednesday 4th Feb - www.tutor2u.net/cpd/success-...tutor2u.netSuccess In AQA A-Level GeographyResources and approaches to support effective revision and exam technique for AQA A-Level Geography exams. 132
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 07/12/2025A new blogpost in my ‘Geography makes a difference’ series. The Open University geography degree can make a big difference for those looking for a flexible approach to studying. This blog also has links to some teaching resources. @geographicalassoc.bsky.social geogmum.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/g...geogmum.wordpress.comGeography makes a difference 4 – Geography done differently at The Open University: Choosing when, where and how to study for a Geography and Environmental Studies degreeAt the 2025 GA Annual Conference in Oxford I had a great conversation with The Open University team. With my interest in geography making a difference to people from different backgrounds and with … 010
Reposted by Catherine OwenDr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Did you know that scientist don’t really use the Richter scale anymore? The most common magnitude scale used these days is called the “Moment Magnitude” scale. Here’s more info 🧪 410127
Reposted by Catherine OwenMr Bowater @mr-bowater.bsky.social · 25/11/20253rd video in my series on the Bristol Case Study The Temple Quarter Regeneration project is a great example of redevelopment of brownfield sites across the urban environment I visited Temple Meads Station and St Philip's Marsh Watch on youtu.be/NgvMGi9hAAo?... 032
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 16/11/2025New blog in my ‘Geography makes a Difference’ series - find out about using funding from the Turing Scheme to support all students in having the opportunity to take part in overseas visits - geogmum.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/geo…geogmum.wordpress.com 010
Reposted by Catherine OwenMichelle Minton @michelleminton.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Morning! #teamgeog #geographyteachers what virtual fieldwork do you do? What are your top tips, websites, resources? @geogmum.bsky.social @theislandgeogr.bsky.social Thank you! 221
Reposted by Catherine OwenClimate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 01/11/2025It's clear from the video footage that Billie Eilish felt slightly intimidated & apprehensive to call out billionaires in a room full of billionaires, but she did so anyway. She did so anyway. 46616
Reposted by Catherine OwenDr David Preece @doctorpreece.bsky.social · 29/10/2025birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/g... birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2023/08/07/p... birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2022/03/13/o... - three of the best, I think.birminghamteacher.wordpress.comGreat Expectations: growing up Pupil Premium“Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible.” Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll This is a personal post. It’s about poverty, and it’s abo… 121
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 26/10/2025I’m really keen to have these difficult conversations as part of my ‘Geography makes a Difference’ theme. How can growing up in poverty put obstacles in the way of students studying geography? How can studying geography enrich these students’ lives? @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 272
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Thank you to GAFOLSIG for welcoming me to your meeting today. Your work is so valuable & I love taking part in the annual National Festival of Fieldwork. Shout out to anyone interested in joining the group - particularly primary teachers - get in touch & get involved! @theislandgeogr.bsky.social 031
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 04/10/2025My GA Presidential Theme is ‘Geography makes a difference’. I aim to post a blog on this theme in conjunction with someone else from the geography community each month. Here’s the September blog, written by Meg, ClassAct Officer at Emmanuel College. geogmum.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/g...geogmum.wordpress.comGeography makes a difference Part 1: Could your students study at Cambridge?I am delighted to be the President of the Geographical Association for 2025/26. My chosen theme for this year is ‘Geography makes a difference’, which I have blogged about here. One of … 021
Reposted by Catherine OwenMrVisGeography 🇨🇵🌋🇧🇪🌍🇬🇧 @mrvisgeography.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Two years ago, I was approached by @geogmum.bsky.social and @jennnnnn.bsky.social about a book on teaching geography in the 21st century 🌍 They asked me if I wanted to write a chapter on how to teach geographical skills in secondary school 📝 161
Reposted by Catherine OwenJess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Thrilled to have this delivered at school! As a non specialist this is perfect for making sure I can have curriculum conversations with our Geographer. We’ve agreed on a chapter to read & discuss together in our next department meeting. Bravo @geogmum.bsky.social @jennnnnn.bsky.social 👏🗺️ #TeamHums 263
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Thank you for all the positivity about ‘What is geography teaching, now?’ So proud of this book - for teachers, by teachers. ❤️ @jennnnnn.bsky.social 040
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 25/09/2025I’ve got my hands on a copy at last! I’ve loved working with so many wonderful geographers on this project. I hope it will help & inspire others. @hachettelearning.bsky.social 091
Reposted by Catherine OwenAlice Griffiths @geogriffi.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Enjoyed presenting with you too @geogmum! A great bunch of geography teachers on our course yesterday, willing to share ideas #everybodywins #teachercpd 041
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Great day presenting the Essential A level Geography course for Tutor2U with Alice today. Dream team! 060
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Thank you to Gill for chairing the GA Education Group meeting yesterday - so much energy & enthusiasm in the room! 030
Reposted by Catherine OwenMark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Just arrived! This is exceptionally good! Congratulations on an amazing book @geogmum.bsky.social and Jennifer Monk - and all the contributors. You have created something very special. #GeogChat 182
Reposted by Catherine OwenRachel Hawke @geogenquirer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Such a good time chatting all things geography after a busy day at school today. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and here's hoping for more next time! 053
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Thank you to @geogenquirer.bsky.social and @ga-exeter.bsky.social for making me so welcome to your first meeting. It was great to hear Matt talk & chat to other passionate geographers. 140
Reposted by Catherine OwenNaomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I love London so much. So much. Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world? Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor. 883140786
Reposted by Catherine OwenExeter GA branch @ga-exeter.bsky.social · 04/07/2025*Free event for Geography teachers in the Exeter area. Networking, coffee, listening to the brilliant @mattmattfinn.bsky.social* Sign up using the QR code 136
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 14/09/2025We’ve loved park yoga this summer. The last session today was really special. ❤️ 010
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Out on 19th Sept - very excited to see it in print! Written by teachers for teachers. 🌍 073
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Really enjoyed being part of a community litter pick in Weston Super Mare this afternoon. Beautiful views between showers! 010
Reposted by Catherine OwenBC @mildthing99.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Geographers in the house! 'How can #GIS become ‘part of the furniture’? A pleasure to share ideas with colleagues at @researchED1 #rEDNatConf written with @ahamill.bsky.social in 'What is Geography Teaching Now?' ed by @geogmum.bsky.social + @jennnnnn.bsky.social + lessons from #GIS #OakNational 152
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 06/09/2025It’s that time of year again! Here are some simple open evening ideas for geographers. geogmum.wordpress.com/2022/09/11/i...geogmum.wordpress.comIdeas for a Geography open eveningIt’s that time of year again! Here are some of the ideas we used for our open evening last year. Most of them can be led by student helpers, but it is best if a teacher handles the party popp… 040
Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Entry Level qualifications can make a real difference for some students. I was delighted to be asked to write about the difference the OCR geography course makes in my context. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/why-ent...ocr.org.uk Why Entry Level Geography makes a difference to my students 000
Reposted by Catherine OwenBC @mildthing99.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Looking fwd to sharing ideas at National researchED #rEDNatConf from 'How can #GIS become ‘part of the furniture’? written with @ahamill.bsky.social in 'What is Geography Teaching Now?' ed by @geogmum.bsky.social + @jennnnnn.bsky.social incl #GIS lessons I've written for @oaknational.bsky.social 1113
Reposted by Catherine Owen@GeoBlogs @geoblogs.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Well done to @robbogeog.bsky.social on completing her GA Presidency and best wishes to Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social who starts her year today gapresidents.blogspot.com/2025/08/2025...gapresidents.blogspot.com2025: Catherine OwenFor the fourth year out of the last five, the GA President will be a teacher, and a female state-school teacher for the third year in a row ... 183
Reposted by Catherine OwenDan Raven-Ellison @danravenellison.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Want to make it easier for everyone to find the best 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 routes across Britain, Ireland & the Channel Islands? There's just a few hours left to back the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social campaign to make it happen! 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways A big thanks to everyone who's supporting us! 💫 0199