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Schools

Society collaborates with Springpod on new virtual work experience

A new geography virtual work experience programme launched in collaboration with Springpod will help students explore future pathways and discover the range of careers that geography can lead to.

Schools

Society hosts national workshop on climate education

The Society recently hosted leading professional bodies and educational organisations for a collaborative workshop, focused on the future of Climate Change, Nature, and Sustainability (CC, N & S) education in England.

Research and higher education

Plenary speakers line-up announced for Annual Conference 2026

This year’s Annual Conference is shaping up to be a packed three days, with keynotes, panel discussions and workshops, thousands of presentations, and more.

Choose Geography

Society joins Greater Manchester schools and universities to showcase geography careers

The Society held a Choose Geography open day in Manchester last week, giving students a taste of what it's like to study geography at university and offering advice on careers from geographical professionals

Schools and Education

Young Geographer of the Year winners announced

Last Friday, we came together at the Society to celebrate this year’s Young Geographer of the Year competition, and to announce the winning entries.

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

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.

Education

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.

Schools spotlight

A guided tour across the top of the world

Each month we spotlight resources and updates from our Education team. This September, we zoom in on the relaunched Discovering the Arctic – an interactive website for schools.

Schools and Education

Are you a geographer? Get involved!

Connect with school students and inspire the next generation by sharing your work and experiences in interactive conversations.

Schools spotlight

Teaching about urban regeneration and gentrification

A successful workshop that took place this summer exemplifies the collaborative work done to support teaching on urban regeneration, and demonstrates the impact of having strong partnerships in education.

Geography news

Society congratulates geography students on A Level results day

With 34,336 students sitting geography A Level exams this year, geography retains its position as the 12th most popular subject at A Level.

Schools spotlight

Teaching sustainability and biodiversity through the case of Oman

Each month we'll be spotlighting highlights from our educational resource collection, with insights from the people who create them. In this edition, discover how we’ve used the case study of Oman to teach about sustainability and biodiversity!