Maria Allison

Incoming MSc Environmental Change and Policy Student at the University of Oxford

United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Climate Content Writer at Department of Education, University of Oxford
    Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos

    Wrote a report for the University of Oxford Department of Education Sustainability Team on strategies for teaching geography in a changing world.

  • Geospatial Data Training Placement at Maanmittauslaitos, National Land Survey of Finland
    Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 · 1 mo

    - Developed skills in topographic mapping, LiDAR data processing and spatial data infrastructure through 1:1 mentorship with senior professionals. - Trained in advanced geomatics workflows, including photogrammetric pipelines, GNSS/IMU trajectory refinement and national airborne LiDAR processing within ETRS-TM35FIN / N2000 frameworks. - Studied AI applications in geospatial data production, diachronic analysis using multi-decadal aerial archives and strategic initiatives including a defence grade national Digital Twin and Arctic SDI harmonisation.

  • Private A-Level Geography Tutor at Self employed
    Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Environmental Change Student Intern at Oxford Earth Academy
    Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 · 1 mo

    Working with the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, OEA aims to facilitate the transition to a post carbon world. Two placement roles: 1. Collaborated with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on the design and testing of visitor engagement experiences around sustainable futures. 2. Participated in the Doorstep Nature citizen science and environmental education initiative, exploring land management, biodiversity and sustainable food systems.

  • Research Intern at Tbilisi State University
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 · 1 mo

    Conducted research on the role and contribution of Georgian environmental NGOs (in both Russian and English).