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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!
Society and Geographical Association host a festival of geography
The Society and the Geographical Association partnered up last week to host teachers for a joint celebration of geographical knowledge and understanding.
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.
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.
School Essay Competition 2024 winners announced
The Society and the Financial Times are delighted to announce the winning and highly commended entries to our joint School Essay Competition.
Young Geographer of the Year winners announced
Society response to the curriculum and assessment review
The Society has submitted a response to the government’s call for evidence for its curriculum and assessment review.
Endurance documentary premieres this weekend
Exploring our ongoing fascination with human endurance and physical achievement, a National Geographic documentary, Endurance, premieres this weekend. Coinciding with this, we are sharing free teaching resources.
Curriculum review call for evidence – help us shape our response
The Society will be responding to the call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review, and we want to hear your views to help us formulate our response.
Everyone is talking about AI: how will it affect your teaching?
Artificial intelligence could improve the education system, providing opportunities for both students and teachers. However, its use in schools also presents risks and challenges. Teacher Paul Logue outlines the pros and cons.
Make the most of your geography education
Find out how to make the most of your time studying geography at school and university.
Increasing GCSE numbers show geography's relevance to young
Geography GCSE results published this morning are a recognition of geography’s importance as the subject providing young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to start tackling real world challenges.