politics – Geogramblings

Annual International Gender Survey Opens For Twelfth Year Running

Posted on 3 August 20253 August 2025 by Kit Marie Rackley (they/she)

The Gender Census is an annual online survey aimed at collecting data on gender language preferences. Launched in 2013, it gathers responses globally, providing valuable data that supports academia, activism, and businesses. The 2024 survey gathered over 48,000 responses. This initiative, led by Cassian Lodge, encourages respectful gender language usage and fosters community among gender-divergent individuals. A fantastic initiative that demonstrates the beautful intersectionality between human geography and queerness.

Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who

Posted on 13 July 2024 by Kit Marie Rackley (they/she)

The Climate Ambassadors scheme is a national initiative aimed at empowering young people to take action on climate change. The scheme has nine regional hubs across England, each led by a dedicated team of experts. In the North East, the hub is led by Stephen Blenkinsop, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University with a passion … Continue reading Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who →

Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education

Posted on 10 November 2022 by Kit Marie Rackley (they/she)

This article was co-authored with Catherine Walker and Nerida Jolley. You can read the introduction here, and then continue with the rest of the article, for free, via the University of Manchester's website here. One of Maisy Summer’s beautiful images for the YPAC creative book How can climate change education address rather than exacerbate eco-anxiety, … Continue reading Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education →

Visualise it

Posted on 9 February 20189 February 2018 by Kit Marie Rackley (they/she)

Visualisation is an important tool in promoting knowledge and understanding. Presented here are a number of visualisations that educators across curricula may enjoy and find useful. Featuring: @exploratorium, @cnscenter, @worldmapper, @NatGeoMag, @gapminder