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Professionals
We work with and for professional communities to support geographers through their careers.
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Developing your career
Resources, advice and support for career development.
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Chartered Geographer
Find out how professional accreditation can help your career.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Engaging in CPD demonstrates professional integrity and expertise, and a commitment to keeping knowledge, skills and experience up to date.
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Geography in practice
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Professional news and events
The latest news and updates in professional geography.
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Professional standards and best practice
Browse guidance and resources from the Society and other providers, focusing on ethics, EDI and standards in geographical professional practice.
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Professional Ambassadors
Professional Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of geography related jobs who offer their time, knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to bring geography to life for secondary school and university students.
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Connect with us
There are many ways to connect with us, receive news and information, or get involved in our work.
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Spatial Data Specialist Apprenticeship
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Professional Practice Groups
Professional Practice Groups bring together people with an interest in a thematic or sectoral area of professional geographical practice for networking and professional development.