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James Tomlinson

MSc BSc PGCert HE, Mr

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Overview

James is the GIS Technical Specialist, supporting GIS and Remote Sensing activities across the Faculty of Humanities. James has extensive responsibilities in the development, planning and execution of GIS research, teaching and operational activities. 

Teaching

James teaches on more than 20 modules across the Faculty of Humanities, including master's and undergraduate GIS and remote sensing teaching in:

  • The Department of Geography
  • The Department of Planning and Environmental Management
  • Archaeology
  • The Institute of Humanitarian and Conflict Response
  • The Global Development Insitute
  • Manchester Institute of Education

James writes lectures and practicals, advises on development, prepares software, hardware and digital teaching infrastructure for GIS adjacent modules. 

James uses his skills and knowledge developed during his study of a PGCert in Higher Education to enhance the delivery of GIS materials, including the use of multi-media and multi-media approaches for GIS skills development.

 

Office hours

James does not run office hours and endeavours to be available to take in GIS-related queries during all working hours. James runs GIS drop-ins which are communicated through module Canvas pages and through the Geospatial Technical Community Canvas space.

Education/Academic qualification

Postgraduate Diploma, PGCert in Higher Education, The University of Manchester

1 Sept 2024 → 16 Dec 2025

Award Date: 16 Dec 2025

Master in Science, Earth Observation and Geo-information Management, University of Edinburgh

1 Sept 2019 → 30 Nov 2021

Award Date: 30 Nov 2021

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences with Placement, University of the West of England, Bristol

1 Sept 2014 → 1 Jul 2018

Award Date: 1 Jul 2018

Foundation Science

1 Sept 2013 → 1 Jul 2014

Award Date: 1 Sept 2014

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  6. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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