Role
Cartographic support and advice to staff and students
Teaching map interpretation, mapping techniques and field mapping/navigation
University Digimap site representative
Managing the libraries of geological reports, aerial photography and associated data
Compiling and producing geological and other thematic maps, sections and diagrams for research and teaching
Leading the Geoscience joint bid with Plymouth Museums Service to create a Geo Trail and stone circle on the campus
Qualifications & background
Diploma in Geographical Techniques
SEDA Associate Teacher in Higher Education
RYA/DoT Yachtmaster (navigation)
Work experience :
atlas cartography(Oxford University Press), orthophotomapping (France), metalliferous mineral exploration (Australia and SW England), mine planning, oil exploration (Australia and UK), Marine Navigation ( designing port entry charts), Academic cartography (practitioner & teacher)
Professional membership
Member of the Society of Cartographers
Associate of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching interests
Teaching map interpretation, mapping techniques and field mapping/navigation. As the Digimap site rep I promote the use of digital mapping techniques to make best use of the huge volume of Geospatial data becoming available
I also encourage students to take a wider interest in maps and mapping. Scientists often regard maps as ways of displaying spatial data, but disregard the aesthetics and the function of maps as ways of communicating ideas and messages.
Publications
Griffiths, J.S. & Abraham, J.K. (2008). Factors affecting the use of applied geomorphology maps to communicate with different end-users.
Journal of Maps, 201-210.
Additional information
Founder and now Co-organiser of the University of Plymouth Bicycle User Group
We aim to get cycling at the University and in the city taken seriously as a mode of transport - and have some fun doing it.
