Geographical research into cultures, economies and environments brings new knowledge and improved understanding of the world.

Applying that knowledge can help to solve some of the many challenges facing society and the environment.

Since 1830, we have been promoting and supporting geographical research through a wide range of activities.

 Annual Conference
Each year, we host the largest geographical conference in Europe, with more than 1,200 delegates.

 Journals
We publish 3 leading Journals (Transactions of the IBG, The Geographical Journal and Area) and an academic book series.

 Research Groups
26 Research Groups bring together active researchers in particular areas of geography and related disciplines.

 Postgraduate Forum
Comprised of the Society's postgraduate Fellows, the 'PGF' provide support and opportunities, including an annual Mid-term Conference, and voice within the Society's governance.

 Dissertation Awards
We offer a range of Awards in recognition of outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate research.

 Study Geography
A website full of information about studying geography at university.

 Publishing Guide
Clear and practical advice on how to publish in geography, written by leading editors and scholars. View the Guide online or download a free copy.

 Grants for Research
The Society provides funding for geographical research to students, postgraduates, early-career researchers and more established researchers.

  Research Programmes
From 2005-2010, the Society is supporting six innovative research projects on the theme of ‘Geographical Perspectives on Global Change’.

 Support for Students
Discover the wide range of support we offer to Students across the Society's activities.

 Schools and Higher Education
Find links across our website to geography and schools, for use by the Higher Education community

14.05.10
 Making the case
Our successful advocacy led to geography in higher education being recognised as a part-science discipline; the Society continues to make the case for the full level of funding to follow.
For more information, see page 11 of the Society's Annual Review.

26.04.10
 Just launched: Communicating research beyond the academy
A guide for researchers sharing research with different audiences.

11.01.10
 Just launched: WIREs Climate Change
In association with the Royal Meterological Society and John Wiley & Sons, the Society has launched a new, highly anticipated journal on Climate Change.

18.12.09
 HEFCE consultation on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) (PDF)

 Geobyte
Receive regular updates and news about upcoming publishing, events, announcements, vacancies, funding and postgraduate opportunities in the geographical research and higher education community.

 Directory of UK Geography Departments
Information on Departments, including courses offered and research activities.