Impact of geography
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The future for rural mobility symposium
On Wednesday 27 March 2024 the Society co-hosted 'The future for rural mobility' symposium with The University of Hertfordshire's Smart Mobility Unit and Transport East.
Delivering smart ticketing in Great Britain
Research at the University of Plymouth has supported the rollout of contactless payment across bus networks.
Improving understanding of the risks of pests
Methods have been developed to quantify risks in trade and natural pathways for insects and pathogens.
Planning infrastructure systems to support sustainable development through the United Nations
A system-of-systems method for planning has been adopted by the United Nations.
Migration and constitutional change in Scotland
Geographers have examined Scotland’s migration ‘needs’ and the extent to which policy could better respond to them.
The case for High Speed Rail: a regional, social and economic perspective
Contributors to this ESF event examined evidence from the social sciences which can contribute to debates on the future of new High Speed Rail lines in the UK
The future of small area population statistics
This event drew together experts to understand key issues in small area population data and promote informed responses to the ONS consultation on the census and the future provision of population statistics in England and Wales
UK Migration Controversies: a simple guide
A briefing paper exploring the geographical research and evidence relating to the impact of migration on the economy and society of the UK.
Making roads safer and saving money for councils
Using GIS to forecast the effect of cold weather on roads has improved safety and reduced cost for councils.
Intelligent highway management: How spending on local roads and footpaths is decided
Manchester City Council worked with Gaist to ensure it had the right data to secure additional investment for maintaining its highways network to support the city’s growth ambitions.
Journey times for policy-making, delivery and evaluation
Presentations and information from our knowledge exchange event on calculating journey times.
Financing net zero: how can investment meet the climate challenge?
Changes to the financial system are needed to achieve a just transition towards a net zero future.