Welcome to the Geography and the June edition of King's Choice News.

In addition to offer holder news and useful links, we have picked stories from the Department to give you a taste of life as a King's student in Geography.

NOTICE BOARD

Do you have any questions about Geography and student life at King's.  Our student buddies are waiting to hear from you. Olivia is there for our BSc students and Scott can answer questions from our BA students.

To reach Scott and Olivia email sspp-student@kcl.ac.uk

FILM, PHOTOS AND GEOGRAPHY

Ever wondered how to combine a passion with academic study?  Jacob Fairless Nicholson, one of our third year geographers, has been doing just that.

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EDUCATION CHARITY WORK IN AFRICA

Third year geography student, Emma Keaveney, is helping to make education more easily available through her work as a trustee of a charity called School under the Tree that provides free education for children in Awasa province, Ethiopia.

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ACADEMIC INTERVIEW: NAHO MIRUMACHI

Dr Naho Mirumachi, Lecturer, Environment, Politics and Development Research Group

Why do you love geography?
Geography as a discipline allows for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thought, whether it's for environmental issues or on development in the Global South.
You have the freedom to read widely and think deeply!

What are your research passions?
For the last ten plus years, I've been investigating the politics of managing water sustainably and equitably, especially in rivers that are shared by multiple states.
I've just wrapped up a two-year project on the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia, where there is a very heated debate on damming the river for more hydropower production.

Which undergraduate courses do you teach?
My research passion mentioned above is largely channeled into 'Water and Development' where I deliver lectures based on my fieldwork, but also with guest lectures,  and use films and role plays.

Why did you choose to work at King's?
I felt there was a lot going for King's.  I've been developing the Msc Water: Science and Governance since I arrived, and it's been great to work together with other colleagues interested in water issues.
We actually have ten members of staff working on water-related issues from both physical and human geography perspectives, which is extraordinary compared to other places in the UK.

Your secret London tip?
The numerous parks and gardens.  Hyde Park, Regent's Park may be famous but there are some small but very charming gardens like the Chelsea Physic Garden.  There're some just around Strand campus and it can be a nice way to get fresh air and clear your mind in between lectures.