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Professional news and events

The latest news and updates for geography professionals

Latest news

Professionals

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.    

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.  

Professionals

CPD opportunities awarded ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo

We’ve recently awarded our ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo to a host of exciting professional development activities,

PROFESSIONAL

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.  

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. Also find out what’s changed since the last cycle of approvals.

PROFESSIONALS

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.

Professionals

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Conference

Geospatial intelligence for crisis response

Join this in-person event uniting researchers, practitioners, and innovators to explore how geospatial thinking and tech shape emergency response.

Webinar

Mapping habitat change with Living England

Join Natural England who will provide an overview of how the ‘Living England’ habitat mapping project harnesses the use of Earth observation data, artificial intelligence (AI) and extensive field data collection.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer: supporting your professional journey

As part of Chartered Week, join us for this informative webinar exploring how Chartered Geographer (CGeog) can support your professional journey.

Webinar

Smart planning at scale - from documents to dashboards

In this Geography in practice webinar, James Pryor discusses the need for ‘good’ planning data, the technology used to develop such a system, and an analysis of residential development in Milton Keynes.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - March

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

Webinar

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.

Workshop

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.

£20.00 - £20.00
Webinar

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.

Non-Society event

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.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - May

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

Non-Society event

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.

Webinar

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.