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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚶New paper develops the travelling studio as a method for urban analysis. Drawing on walking-based fieldwork in Singapore, it shows how embodied encounters, reflection & inter-Asian comparison can reveal overlooked dimensions of urban life and governance. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💡 New study explores quantum education for teaching spatial sciences. Findings suggest this approach can strengthen spatial understanding, creativity, collaboration & experiential learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A busy day today for the JGHE Team at the RGS-IBG Conference. First up is the emerging and innovative pedagogies session. Followed by our successful annual writing workshop. Then finally the JGHE Annual Lecture by Derek Alderman.

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lots going on today at the RGS-IBG Conference. Sessions on the geographies of GenAI in HE, inclusive fieldwork and the final session of the day on pedagogies and practices in unequal contexts.

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It is almost time for the RGS-IBG Annual Conference! Make sure to come along to all of the sessions involving the Geography & Education Group and JGHE through the week as we explore interesting topics around GenAI, fieldwork, context and innovative pedagogies.

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We are delighted that Prof Derek Alderman will be giving this years JGHE annual lecture exploring "Teaching Place Name Justice Under Pressure: Curriculum Hacking and Infrastructures of Care Between Critical Geography and K–12 Classrooms" 16:35 3rd September in the Council Room (RGS-IBG)

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Only one week to go until the RGS-IBG Annual Conference! If you are attending make sure to check out sessions sponsored by the Geography & Education Group and JGHE! Special sessions include our annual writing for JGHE workshop, the annual lecture from Derek Alderman and the JGHE@50 events!

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📚 New study examines climate change knowledge among pre-service geography teachers in Germany. While knowledge was strong, gaps emerged around climate action—highlighting how self-efficacy, political orientation & activism relate to climate understanding. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🚨 New study asks which methods work for disaster education in geography. Academics, teachers & pre-service teachers rank fieldwork highest, followed by GIS and AR/VR—while highlighting a gap between priorities and constraints like time, cost & infrastructure. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🥾 New paper explores how hiking guidebooks can become powerful tools for geography education. Creating a topoguide helped students develop geographical thinking, work across disciplines & produce knowledge that informed local policy and community development. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌍 New paper explores how AI and GeoAI can support learning in Economic and Political Geography. It shows how AI can strengthen spatial reasoning, critical thinking & digital literacy—when embedded within a critical pedagogy framework. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Make sure to have a read of the latest JGHE Editorial written by Peter Hopkins, Renzo Szkwarok & Jen Bagelman asking how do we enable our students and colleagues to do their very best thinking, for themselves? www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📚 New paper asks whether research on physical geography education is keeping pace with innovation. A review finds a strong practice-led tradition but limited theoretical grounding, proposing a framework to better connect evidence, theory & disciplinary learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📖 New paper explores how zines can enrich geography fieldwork. The findings show that collaborative digital booklets encourage peer learning, critical reflection & values-based discussion—making fieldwork more inclusive, creative and deeply reflective. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

✍️ New paper reflects on the journey from a PhD by publication to a scholarly monograph. It shows that transforming papers into a book requires far more than compilation—demanding rewriting, ethical reflection & the development of a distinct scholarly voice. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

♻️ New study finds that a 3R based EarthComm learning model can significantly boost environmental awareness, pro-environmental behaviours & problem-solving. The results highlight the value of place-based, community-engaged learning for sustainability education. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🕊️🌍 New paper explores how fieldwork can teach hope. Drawing on an field course in the divided city of Nicosia, it shows how engaging with reconciliation in practice helps move beyond “dark tourism” to see the possibilities of peace, dialogue & positive change. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌍 New study traces 120 years of geography HE in China, revealing how social change, policy & the discipline’s transdisciplinary nature have shaped its growth. It also highlights emerging challenges that could affect geography’s future resilience and influence. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

💻 New paper explores how minimal computing can guide web mapping education. Reflecting on open-source teaching tools, it shows how prioritising simplicity, maintainability & instructor workload can help build web mapping curricula that stand the test of time. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🤖🗺️ Can LLMs help assess GIS coursework? New study compares AI and instructor-led grading. Findings suggest LLMs can support rubric-based assessment, but only with transparency, instructor oversight & careful evaluation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌿🌎 New paper explores how Indigenous methodologies can reshape study abroad fieldwork. It shows how embodied, place-based learning deepened engagement with Indigenous knowledges, while reflecting on adopting Indigenous praxis in geography education. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🌍 New study examines gender inequality in geography education in Chile. While women show strong academic success and growing participation in geology, persistent gaps in pay, leadership and representation highlight need for reforms. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎨 New paper introduces the Critical Arts-Science-Advocacy Framework. Blending experiential learning, community science & zine-making, it prepares educators to move beyond "green business as usual" toward Earth justice and environmental action. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📚 New paper applies the Fibonacci sequence as a novel way to examine geography teacher education. Interviews with educators in Czechia reveal a gap between current programmes and the ideal - calling for a balance of disciplinary knowledge, pedagogy & practice. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💻 New study explores how students use online help while completing GIS projects. Findings show most students build confidence and resilience, but experiences vary widely - highlighting the importance of self-efficacy and a positive approach to seeking support. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌏🤝 New paper explores a field school in Malaysia through students as partners. Co-authored with students, it shows how involving participants in pedagogical research enriches fieldwork, broadens perspectives & empowers students to shape geography education. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

👩‍🏫🌏 New study examines how teacher education in southwest China is responding to the New Liberal Arts reform. Findings reveal gaps in subject knowledge, teaching practice & skills, highlighting the need to better align teacher preparation with curriculum reform. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🌍 New paper showcases a community-driven mapping initiative. Using OpenStreetMap, secondary school students mapped local environmental and social issues—building geospatial literacy, critical thinking, active citizenship & problem-solving skills. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🎭 New paper explores how GenAI and role-play can transform geography teaching. Using AI-generated conflict scenarios, students worked as “peace consultants,” developing critical thinking, empathy, collaboration & problem-solving through active learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🎭 New paper explores how role-play can foster student agency. Using a simulated windfarm hearing, students developed critical thinking and problem-solving, showing how applied learning can help prepare students to engage with real-world challenges. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🗺️📚 A review of US institutions examines how introductory GIS courses are sequenced. Findings suggest offering GIS earlier in students’ studies can expand access, strengthen geospatial career pathways & support the long-term sustainability of geography programs. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🎧 New study explores GenAI-generated podcasts. Students valued AI-created audio summaries for clarity, accessibility & flexible learning, but noted limitations in voice quality, depth & interactivity. A promising tool for supporting student-centred learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🗺️🧠 New study uses sketch maps to explore future teachers’ knowledge of Spain’s physical geography. Analysis of 627 maps reveals how geographic knowledge is structured in memory—but also highlights gaps in students’ geographic understanding www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌍💙 New study shows online geography courses on global environment & health can increase student empathy. Using the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, researchers found gains linked to global citizenship, critical thinking & more equitable, sustainable futures www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

💻🌍 New study explores students’ experiences of blended Human Geography teaching in China. Findings show that instructional interaction (dialogue, feedback & collaboration) is the key driver of engagement and meaningful learning in blended geography education. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🌿🏙️ New paper explores combining Problem-Based & Project-Based Learning in a Healthy Urban Planning master’s course. Working on urban green space challenges, students built professional skills, collaboration & applied understanding through active learning www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New Editorial in JGHE now online: "Where next for external examining? A view from UK higher education" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🌍🎒 New study examines undergraduate geography fieldwork across 31 Chinese universities. While fieldwork remains central, challenges persist: limited funding, uneven human geography content, weak assessment integration & insufficient institutional support threaten its role in geography education.

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🔄 New study on the Flipped Classroom Model in Saudi geography education: instructors value its potential for active learning & student independence, but face barriers like heavy workloads, limited tech support & language challenges www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🗺️ New study explores how Google Earth Engine (GEE) is used in geography teaching worldwide. It boosts real-world data analysis & coding skills, but raises challenges in balancing tech and concepts www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎙️ New study explores podcasts as assessment in geography education. Students found them engaging and useful for communication skills—but they can’t replace writing, pose technical challenges, and work best for advanced learners www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🤝 New study explores paid student partnerships in HE (Norway & beyond). Findings show compensation enables participation—but time, not money, is key. It also challenges assumptions that students should be purely intrinsically motivated to engage.

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education @jgeoghe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

📷New study explores how students use photography in a Mekong Delta field course. Findings show it’s not just a tool, but a space for ethical reflection, emotional engagement & learning about positionality www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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