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The latest news and updates for geography professionals

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Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 38 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Professionals

Careers in humanitarian aid: a geographers’ guide

Our Use geography webinars explore the possibilities that studying geography opens up for a career. In a recent edition, humanitarian aid professionals shared their advice and why they think geographers are so well-equipped for roles in this sector.

Professionals

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to members of the geographical community who have taken, or are currently taking, apprenticeships.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 15 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 14 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by Council

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer (CGeog) status by the Society’s Council this week, bringing the number of new CGeogs this year to 60.

Professionals

Society hosts AGI conference exploring intelligent geospatial for a sustainable future

We were delighted to host GeoCom, the flagship conference of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), at our building in London yesterday, bringing together professionals from across the geospatial sector.

Professionals

Society Fellows achieve Chartered Geographer status

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

PROFESSIONALS

Society and AGI renew collaboration

We are pleased to have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Association for Geographic Information to further collaboration between our organisations to support the geospatial sector.

Professionals

New CGeog Assessor Committee Chair

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair for the Chartered Geographer Assessor Committee.

Upcoming events

Webinar

CGeog application accelerator for GGP

A four-week accelerator programme specifically designed to support Government Geography professionals and public sector employees, helping you focus your efforts and effectively prepare your application for Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - May

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Cancelled

Geo-Insights: professional networking (2)

This event has been cancelled. Join us for an evening of networking, where you can connect with fellow Geography professionals and enjoy brief presentations from Chartered Geographers, sharing insights into their work and experiences.

Webinar

Geography in practice: digital twins, what next…

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer application accelerator - June

A four-week accelerator for those eligible for Chartered Geographer to focus your efforts in preparing your application portfolio.

Non-Society event

2025 Ashden awards

For 25 years the Ashden Awards have powered a greener, fairer future. The awards will spotlight champions accelerating climate action. This event is invite-only.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - June

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Networking

Geo-insights: professional networking

Join us for an engaging virtual networking session, where you can connect with fellow Geography professionals and enjoy brief presentations from Chartered Geographers, sharing insights into their work and experiences.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - July

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - August

Join this introductory webinar in August to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - September

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer application accelerator

A four-week accelerator for those eligible for Chartered Geographer to focus your efforts in preparing your application portfolio.