Real Geographers series
Studying geography can lead to some exciting and varied careers. Our Real Geographers series features some real-life geographers who share their love of geography and passion for their job. Find out why studying geography can lead to some exciting future careers.
Case study: Gabriele Radzeviciute, Geography Teacher
Gabriele Radzeviciute became a geography teacher in hope that she could help students to see the importance of geography in everyday life and inspire them to choose geography.
"When I was a student, I had such inspirational geography teachers who supported my passion and curiosity for geography. They encouraged me to pursue geography at A-Level and then for an undergraduate degree. It made me realise that I want to give something back to education. I became a geography teacher in hope that I can engage more students to see the importance of geography in everyday life and inspire more students to choose geography at university, postgraduate studies or as a career."
Case study: Nick Lapthorn, Deputy Head of Group (South), Field Studies Council
In this case study Nick Lapthorn talks about his role as Deputy Head of Group for the Field Studies Council and why geography is so important.
"The thing I value most about the subject is the perspective that it gives me on the whole of my life. Every time I look out of the window, go on a journey, read an article in a paper or magazine it is framed by my geographical knowledge and experience that adds value. Looking at a coastline and being able to appreciate the processes from previous millennia that have created the features I can now see, the processes acting now, and how it might change in the future all help me to appreciate and enjoy the world around me more.
Case study: Dr Tim Meadows BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, Senior Geomorphologist/ Senior Consultant Scientist at APEM
In this case study Dr Tim Meadows tells us why he feels lucky to have a career as a fluvial geomorphologist (river scientist) at APEM, and why studying geography can lead to so many different and exciting career opportunities.
"Geography is exciting to study because the opportunities it provides are boundless. As a geographer, you can study any aspect of the earth’s surface that interests you so there’s really no limit on what you can learn about our planet and its occupants." Dr Tim Meadows
Case study: Rebecca Kitchen, Head of Professional Development at the Geographical Association
With so many complex local, national and global issues that need to be solved find out why Rebecca thinks it has never been a more important time to be a geographer.
Case study: Binah Cooper, Project Coordinator at the Royal Geographical Society
Binah Cooper works as a Project Coordinator at the Royal Geographical Society. Find out what Binah loves about geography and why students should get excited about studying geography.
Case study: Emily van de Geer, Education Manager at Surfers Against Sewage
Emily van de Geer is an Education Manager at Surfers Against Sewage. Find out more about Emily’s work for Surfers Against Sewage, a national marine conservation charity, and why Emily believes that studying geography is so important.
