Aims: HERODOT II (2006-2010)

1. Aims: HERODOT II (2006-2010) HERODOT II will: • produce guidelines from TUNING and other research, to promote the role of Geography and the employability of geography graduates • promote excellence in the teaching (and learning) of Geographyand the training of geography academics and teachers by raising awareness, through research and publications • recognise thekey role to be played by Europe in support of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and other international initiatives, as an integrated locus of training • develop a framework forprofessional development of Geographers, through benchmarks and analysis of competences, leading to courses at postgraduate level • build a valued and respected organisation

2. HERODOT II (2006-2010) four new thematic pillars (TPs) with outputs: • a Web site update and revision • a series of European surveys and national reports on the continuing ‘state of Geography’ and the implementation of the Bologna Process • an ongoing series of research-based publications (at least three) • promotional materials including regular e-newsletters, leaflet and European best practice

3. HERODOT II (2006-2010) four new thematic pillars (TPs) with outputs: • guidance for the development of benchmarks to inform quality assurance under Bologna • support for course and curriculum development • networking conferences (3), workshops (6), research seminars (2) and other events • guidelines, market report, development and business plan • work with student organisations • monitoring and evaluation reports of the project progress and outcomes

4. 4 Thematic Pillars TP1: Citizenship, culture, place, identity • Themes: Geography, meeting the needs of Europe. Geographical approaches to major European issues, linking research to teaching, aspects of Masters and PhD studies in Geography • Activities: Seminars and publications, on the European dimension in Geography, support for course development linking research and learning/teaching.

5. Thematic Pillars TP2: Geography for 21st century • Themes: Communicating Geography into Society, improve knowledge of Geography in society, including issues like disasters, hazards and geoinformation, global issues and citizens. Geography in a Sustainable Future • Activities: Promotion, lobbying, ambassadorship of the discipline Information gathering on Global Education. Toolkit for Education for Sustainable Development in higher education

6. Thematic Pillars TP3: Innovation and Futures (NOW Teaching in Europe) • Themes: Geography in a changing world (empowerment, governance, democracy decision making) - Sustainable Development; Globalisation, Environment, local issues linking to innovation and futures. Future learning/teaching approaches, course sharing, • Activities: Contemporary case studies of excellence, good practice, a possible publication on Alternative Futures, geographical perspectives.

7. Thematic Pillars TP4: Lifelong learning and employability • Themes: Exciting learning and teaching in Geography,enhancing the effectiveness of both formal and non-formal geographical education, seeking excellence in learning and teaching • Activities: Seminars and publications e.g. GeoInformation, online learning, modern, unique and rare approaches, fieldwork, ongoing work with connected networks.

8. Network Summary well positioned to complete other activities, to include: • work with other organisations to arrange joint events and collaborative projects, links with other sectors and beyond Europe • ensure completion of a ‘needs’ survey exploring professional issues in the work of Geographers, how Geography is placed in the market • a “Geography in Europe”book, with recommendations for curriculum delivery and best practise for 21st Century Geography • providing professional services for partners