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Professional news and events

The latest news and updates for geography professionals

Latest news

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.

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.

Upcoming events

Webinar

Geography in practice: WorldPop - how geospatial data puts people on the map

This webinar will explore how the WorldPop Research Group at the University of Southampton is combining traditional survey data with new geospatial data sources to develop innovative data science methods that can help us to better understand the spatial distribution of people across the globe.

Webinar

Geography in practice: fixing the foundations - a call for GIS standards in BNG

This webinar explores the FRIDAS® checklist, a practical framework for improving Geographic Information System (GIS) data quality in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) submissions.

Webinar

Geospatial transformation and the future of property valuation

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) first enterprise-level Geographic Information System: Valuation Mapping System (VMS). This is a joint webinar with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Government Geography Profession (GGP).

Workshop

Empowering Level 4 students with geospatial skills - CPD

In this hands-on workshop we will look at ways that you can give your first-year students a gentle on-ramp to GIS which gives them the confidence to use GIS to solve geographical problems.

£10.00 - £10.00
Non-Society event

The economics of biodiversity: valuing and financing nature

Talks and exhibition communicating outcomes from the UKRI (NERC/ESRC) Economics of Biodiversity research programme to practitioners and policymakers.

Webinar

Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - September

Join this webinar in September 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.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - September

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

Non-Society event

Society of land referencers - land with certainty conference

Exploring the consistency and continuity of land referencing throughout the consenting lifecycle of projects.

Webinar

Professional insights: advancing your career through CPD

Join us for an interactive lunchtime discussion exploring how Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can advance your career. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals as they share their knowledge, experiences and practical advice.

Non-Society event

Sustainable Logistics LIVE

Join us at Sustainable Logistics LIVE – the UK's only event dedicated to reducing Scope 3 emissions through smarter, greener logistics.

Webinar

Introduction to MyCPD - September

Join us for an introductory webinar designed to help you get started with MyCPD, the Society’s newly launched online platform for managing Continuing Professional Development.

Webinar

AI in geospatial - disruption, opportunity, and what comes next

Join our Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Professional Practice Group (SMME PPG) for an exciting webinar exploring the impact of AI in the geospatial industry.