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RGS-IBG NEWS

Penan delegation donates maps to the Society

Last month, we were honoured to receive a gift and donation from the Penan delegation of Sarawak.

FIELDWORK AND EXPEDITIONS

A new home for the Gino Watkins Fund Awards

We are delighted to announce that the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund, which supports expeditions in the polar region, has become a linked charity of the Society.

RGS-IBG news

Society's 2025 medal and award recipients announced

This year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise 24 outstanding people for their notable contributions to geography.

Professionals

Meet our Professional team at conferences

This May and June, our Professional team will be attending a series of geospatial conferences to talk about the support we offer professional geographers.

RGS-IBG NEWS

Commemorating 40 years since discovery of ozone hole

The Society and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) hosted a special series of talks commemorating the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago.

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Society and RHUL receive GA award for resources

We are thrilled to announce that we recently received the Geographical Association Publishers' Award for our I can see the sea resources.

Research and higher education

Postgraduates connect at 2025 mid-term conference

Our 2025 Postgraduate Mid-Term Conference took place this week, with over 60 presentations across three days.

Research spotlight

Using place-based, community-led research to grow climate consciousness

This Earth Day, we are spotlighting a research article which explores how, through the example of community-led projects in Hull, environmental awareness and action can be promoted through place-based local histories.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 38 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Events

Capturing nature’s wild edges

Ahead of screenings of his latest short film this summer, we caught up with documentary filmmaker Ted Simpson to hear about the power of cinema for societal and environmental advocacy.   

Fieldwork and Expeditions

Journey in audio programme kicks off

The first workshop for a new training programme launched by the Society, Journey in audio, took place recently. Hear how it went!

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award 2025 open for entries

This year's Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award are now open - find out how to enter.