Professional news and events
The latest news and updates for geography professionals
National Apprenticeship Week 2026
National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9-15 February, celebrating the apprentices, employers, training providers and organisations who make apprenticeships such a vital part of the UK skills landscape.
Launch of guide for employers navigating the education landscape
We have recently launched a guide bringing together information about the education landscape, outlining what opportunities are available for your business to inspire, inform and enable the next generation of geographers.
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council
Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.
CPD opportunities awarded ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo
We’ve recently awarded our ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo to a host of exciting professional development activities,
Supporting geographical work experience opportunities
We are pleased to announce that we have relaunched our work experience directory and are asking individuals and companies to register their opportunities.
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council
Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council. Also find out what’s changed since the last cycle of approvals.
New structured development pathway for Chartered Geographer launched
The Society has launched a new programme designed to support people along the way to becoming a Chartered Geographer.
Meet our Professional team at conferences
This May and June, our Professional team will be attending a series of geospatial conferences to talk about the support we offer professional geographers.
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council
Congratulations to the 38 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.
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.
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.
Upcoming events
Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - March
Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.
Updating deprivation insights: the English Indices of Deprivation 2025
This session will cover how the English Indices of Deprivation have been developed to provide users with a more robust insight into small area deprivation.
Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer introductory webinar – April
Join this webinar to learn more about the Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer. We will discuss the programme’s framework, highlight key professional development activities and guide you through the application process.
Place-based systems change workshop
A workshop for those working within, across and between academia, practice and policy to explore place-based systems change, examine participation and power relations within PBSC, and build community with one another.
Professional insights: maximising opportunities for career development
Join this webinar for an interactive lunchtime discussion on maximising opportunities for career development. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals as they share their knowledge, experiences and practical advice.
Geography in practice: Active Places Power
Hear from Sport England as they discuss their interactive mapping and reporting tool, Active Places Power (APP)—the openly available national sports facilities database.
Recent advances in turbulent wind farm dynamics colloquium
Attendees of the joint Euromech/ERCOFTAC colloquium are invited to a drinks reception and poster session at the Royal Geographical Society.
Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - May
Join this webinar in May to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.
Spatial data science conference 2026
Connect with geospatial and data science professionals transforming real-world applications and learn how public and private sector leaders are redefining spatial analytics.
Building networks and making the most of professional connections
Join this webinar for an interactive lunchtime discussion on building networks and making the most of professional connections.
Off-Site Safety Management (OSSM) course
A must for those involved in planned visits in the UK or overseas, this course looks at the safety management issues involved in planning, managing and evaluating local visits, fieldtrips, residentials and exchanges.
How do natural hazards become disasters?
Join this webinar with the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group to explore how and why natural hazards become disasters, and how hazard scenarios can help support disaster risk reduction.