The History and Philosophy of Geography Research Group (HPGRG) initiates and fosters the development of research:
- on the history and philosophy of knowledge in associated fields
- on contemporary philosophies, theories and methods related to geography
The HPGRG Committee promotes the aims and objectives of the group by:
- organising and sponsoring academic conferences
- convening sessions at the Annual Conference of the RGS-IBG
- subsidising the costs of attendance of postgraduates at its conferences
- disseminating information about relevant research activities in a twice-yearly newsletter
- supporting the publication of research monographs, collections and related materials (including a research register)
- liaising with cognate organisations and disciplines
- co-ordinating bids to RGS-IBG and other bodies for grants
- awarding an Undergraduate Dissertation Prize
Read about the Committee
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2009 Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Winners:
Mark A Hardwick, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh - "The Hottentot and the Discursive Impact of the Linnaean Watershed"
James Macadam, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford - "A Maritime Philosopher's Stone: Arthur Dobbs and the Northwest Passage during the Enlightenment"