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Last chance to submit nominations for the Esmond Bradley Martin Prize
Ahead of the 2026 Esmond B. Martin Prize nominations closing, we’re spotlighting the work of 2025 winner, Dr Jake Wall.
New report highlights growing precarity in Higher Education geography
A new report, States of Precarity in UK Higher Education Geography, funded by the Antipode Foundation and the Society, offers a timely snapshot of the immediate and long-term effects of precarity across the discipline.
Exploring people’s relationships to place using creative methods
This research spotlight explores how geographers are using creative methods to track people’s relationships to the places around them.
The geographers’ gift guide
With the festive season well underway, you may be wondering what to gift the geography lover in your life? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of geographical gifts to inspire your loved ones.
Editor role available at Society journal
The Society's Geographical Journal wishes to appoint a new Physical Geography Editor.
Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025)
Jo was a passionate advocate for her discipline. Over the course of her career, she made ground-breaking contributions to geomorphology and to the wider teaching of geography.
Simulating COP30 at the Society
To mark COP30 which starts today in Belém, Brazil, we’re sharing an exciting event that took place at the Society last week.
49th annual RGS Explore Weekend
Last weekend, the 49th RGS Explore Weekend took place with the highest number attending this annual gathering of explorers and field scientists since 2017.
Society welcomes recommendations for changes to the geography curriculum
The Society welcomes the Curriculum and Assessment Review's recommendations to build on the strength and real-world relevance of the existing geography curriculum.
Three new grants launched this year
Hear about the three new grants we have launched this year! Plus, a reminder on upcoming deadlines.
Society hosts first ever Summit Photo
In September, we held our first ever Summit Photo, a three-day event dedicated to photography and photojournalism. Here we reflect on its signifiance and share some highlights.
Calling all geographical filmmakers!
Following the success of our summer film night in July, we are seeking submissions for a winter edition to be held on the evening of Wednesday 4 February 2026.