Society and Geographical Association host a festival of geography

Glastonbury may be taking place this week but it was a festival of geography which took centre stage last week!

On Monday 16 June, the Society and the Geographical Association (GA) partnered up to host teachers working at all key stages for a joint celebration of geographical knowledge and understanding.  

As two leading advocates for geography in schools across the UK, this collaborative event marked an important date in the educational calendar, providing an opportunity for teachers to come together and share their passion for geography. 

The festival programme was wide-ranging and featured a lecture on the future of geography by GA's Chief Executive, Steve Brace, a keynote on climate change by Profession Mark Maslin (UCL), and a session on practical fieldwork ideas delivered by recent Ordnance Survey Award recipient Chloë Searl.

One attendee, Kate Otto, a geography teacher and Society Fellow, commented:  “The festival did exactly what it said on the tin, it was a rich celebration of all things geography and beyond, and what a delight that the RGS and GA hosted this jointly... let’s hope they do it again next year….’  

Thanks to all those who attended and contributed, making the day a great success.