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Geography: Antarctic Ice Shelves in a Warming World – A Taste of Geography With Dr Tom Holt From Aberystwyth University
23rd February 2021 @ 14:15 - 15:00
We are delighted to present the Taste Of series from Aberystwyth University which showcases different subject disciplines. Students will be engaged in a lively interactive discussion that provides enrichment of their current studies whilst bringing to life the wealth of academic possibilities available at university.
In Antarctic Ice Shelves in a Warming World, Dr Tom Holt from the Department of Geography & Earth Sciences introduces Antarctica’s ice shelves, their significance and importance, and how they have responded to a warming world. At the end of the session students should be able to:
- Define the key characteristics of Antarctica’s ice shelves and name/locate several ice shelves (examined through case studies)
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ice shelf systems and their wider significance
- Discuss the glaciological response of ice shelves in a warming world
- Explain how projected environmental change will impact on ice-shelf systems
Various interactive elements will be integrated into the session to engage the students.
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Lecturer Profile (Please Click): Dr Tom Holt
Suitable for: Year 11 to Year 13 students studying or with an interest in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, or related subjects.
Preparation or Pre-Reading: There is no formal preparation or pre-reading but participants may like to consider in advance some questions relevant to the subject area.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: