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.

New CGeog Assessor Committee Chair

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

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to the 12 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Attend our CGeog networking evening

On Tuesday 20 June, we will be welcoming Chartered Geographers to the Society’s building in South Kensington for an evening of networking.

Data shows breadth of career destinations for geography graduates

New data showing UK graduate career destinations highlights the range of sectors and career paths available to those studying geography at university.

New guide to accreditation for geospatial professionals

We have collaborated with key professional bodies to develop a new guide to accreditation for geospatial professionals.

Meet our Professional team at conferences this month

This May, our Professional team will be attending a series of geospatial conferences to talk about the support we offer for professional geographers.

New guide launched for Professional Geography Ambassadors

We have developed a new guide for professionals interested in becoming Geography Ambassadors and supporting the next generation of geographers.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

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

Society supports drone workshop

On Monday 27 March the Society supported a knowledge exchange event on the growing use of drones in UK skies.

Accreditation for geographers in the public sector

We are running tailored events in March and April to support those working in the public sector and considering chartership.

Latest geovisualisation helps identify areas vulnerable to food insecurity

In our latest feature, a team from the Consumer Data Research Centre at the University of Leeds discuss their Priority Places for Food Index, showing the places most vulnerable to food insecurity in the UK during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

New Professional insights webinar series starting this month

A new series of the Society's Professional insights webinars, providing careers support for Associate Fellows, is starting on Tuesday 7 February.

Government geography conference hosted at Society

On Wednesday 11 January we welcomed the Government Geography Profession to the Society for their postponed 2022 annual conference.

Join our CGeog introductory webinars

Find out about how to gain recognition for how you use your geographical knowledge, skills and understanding in the workplace by attending a CGeog introductory webinar.

Join our CGeog application accelerator sessions

If you are already eligible for Chartered Geographer but haven't yet found the time to complete your application, why not make it your new year’s resolution to attend our application accelerator sessions in 2023?

Changes to CGeog LinkedIn groups

We have moved our LinkedIn presence for Chartered Geographers and those wishing to become chartered to a new, single showcase page.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council.

Submit your 2022 CGeog CPD record

As the end of the year approaches, it's a good time for Chartered Geographers to review and reflect on the CPD they've undertaken over the year.

Notification of Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group AGM

The Group's AGM is an opportunity to hear about their work over the past year, plans for the future, and to elect new committee members.

Celebrating National Mentoring Day

Mark this mentoring day with a look through our resources for mentors and mentees.

New on-demand application accelerator sessions for CGeog (Teacher)

Watch our new on-demand application accelerator sessions and get support for your application for Chartered Geographer (Teacher).

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council. Over 1,000 Chartered Geographers have now been accredited.

International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction

Find out more about disaster risk management and how you can get involved with our Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group.

Join the Chartered Geographer Application Accelerator this autumn

Eligible to apply for Chartered Geographer and want to accelerate your application? Find out more about our Application Accelerator series this October.

Why geography matters in disaster risk management

The Society’s Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group (DRM PPG) interviewed professionals working in disaster risk management about the role of geography in their work and careers.

Accredit your CPD offer

The Society recognises CPD that is appropriate for the requirements of Chartered Geographer with our Assessed for CGeog mark.

CPD month in review

Throughout the last month we’ve been encouraging professionals to take a look at their continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Boost your geographical career with CPD month

This June, the Society is marking a month of CPD-related activity for professional geographers.

2022 Geography in Government Award winners announced

The 2022 Geography in Government Awards celebrated excellence in geography across the public sector and recognised the breadth of work carried out by geographers in government.

Society launches work experience directory

The Society is launching a new directory of work experience and internship opportunities for geography students

Meet us at geography conferences this month

Our Professional team will be at several high-profile geographical events this May.

New support for Associate Fellows

The Society is launching a new event series for Associate Fellows as part of our support for professional geographers.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartership – good for your employees and your business

Chartered Geographer status is not just beneficial for your employees, but also for you and your business.

Celebrating women in geography on International Women’s Day 2022

This International Women’s Day the Society would like you to name a woman or women who have inspired you geographically, and tell us why!

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science we are sharing an interview with Jo Shannon, Director of Technology and Design at Ordnance Survey.

Geography in Government Awards – nominate now

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Geography in Government Awards, which celebrate geographers and geographical work across government.

Circular economy conference

The Society welcomed the Cresting team to the Society on 15 December for the Circular Economy: Sustainability implications of a social transformation conference.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council.

Sharing expertise at the Geography in Government Conference

The Society recently co-hosted the Geography in Government Conference 2021, providing a platform for geographers across the public sector to share their expertise and experience.

New Esri courses receive CPD accreditation

Seven new courses provided by Esri have now received accreditation and are suitable for Chartered Geographer continuing professional development (CPD).

Ethics in geospatial data: blog series

Earlier this year, the Society and the Association for Geographic Information collaborated on a series of panel events exploring ethical issues in location data use.

Geographers in Government Conference 2021

The Government Geography Profession is hosting its fourth annual conference at the end of November.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council.

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Today is the UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, an opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made towards reducing disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health.

Chartered Geographer application accelerator

Looking to apply for Chartered Geographer status but haven’t found the time? Then our four-week application accelerator programme is for you.

New guidance published for Chartered Geographer

The Society has published new guidance documents for Chartered Geographer, following a review with input and guidance from the Chartered Geographer Committee.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council.

Ethics in Location Data webinar series

The Society and Association for Geographic Information (AGI) are running a series of joint webinars which bring together geospatial practitioners to explore key issues in putting location data ethics into practice.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council earlier this week.

Briefing report: realising multiple benefits in Blue-Green Cities

The Society has published a briefing report summarising the actions needed by national and local policymakers, planners, designers and developers, and local communities, to achieve the widespread benefits of blue-green infrastructure (BGI).

Geography in Government 2021 award winners

Congratulations to the Public Health England (PHE) GIS Team, Emergency Preparedness Division and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Data Science Campus who were announced as the joint winners of the 2021 Geography in Government awards.

2021 medal and award recipients announced

This year our medals and awards recognise 23 different people or organisations for their outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork and teaching, and public engagement.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council earlier this week.

Society supports responsible practice when using location data

The Society has become a member of the Locus Charter, a proposed set of common international principles that can guide responsible practice when using location data.

Communicating and understanding risk in dynamic situations

As part of the first Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group’s fireside chat series, Dr Tina Thomson CGeog spoke to four experts working in Disaster Risk Management.

The geographers making sense of Census 2021

Census 2021 takes place in England and Wales on Sunday 21 March, with the data collected providing a unique resource for understanding population characteristics and distributions across England and Wales.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021

Monday 8 March was International Women’s Day, and throughout this week we have been celebrating the contributions of female geographers to the discipline by sharing the names of the women who have inspired you geographically.

Women geographers give insights into working in disaster risk management

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, the Society's Disaster Risk Management PPG spoke to six women geographers working in Disaster Risk Management (DRM).

Get involved this International Women’s Day

Monday 8 March is International Women’s Day, and we’d like your help to celebrate!

Advocacy for the importance of geography and geospatial data skills

The Society has recently responded to several government and sector consultations, advocating for the ways in which geographical skills, knowledge and understanding underpins good decision-making and improves understanding of the world around us.

Geography key to unlocking value in National Data Strategy

The Society has responded to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s consultation on the UK’s National Data Strategy.

Society launches new careers sessions for students

The Society has launched a new webinar series to help geography students explore future career options.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council earlier this week.

Geographers in Government Conference 2020

The Government Geography Profession is hosting its third annual conference next week, with a series of plenary panel discussions and workshops taking place online.

GIS Day 2020

Chartered Geographers and Fellows of the Society are marking GIS Day with events and celebrations, highlighting applications of the technology and the impact it can have on solving problems and enabling good decision-making.

Geography in Government award winners announced

Congratulations to Natural England and its Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE) team, who were announced as the winners of the 2020 Geography in Government award in an online awards ceremony yesterday.

Geographers contribute to Spatial Data Science Conference 2020

Geographers, including Chartered Geographers and Fellows of the Society, will be featured in keynote presentations, workshops and panels at Carto’s international Spatial Data Science Conference next week.

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to our Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council in September.

Report finds geography ‘vital’ to UK private sector

Geographical knowledge and skills are vital to the UK private sector, according to a new report published by the Academy of Social Sciences.

Professional Practice Group on Disaster Risk Management proposed

The Society is pleased to be considering a proposal for its first Professional Practice Group: a network for professionals and others interested in the field of Disaster Risk Management. 

Training courses approved to use Chartered Geographer CPD Mark

We are delighted to announce that a range of continuing professional development (CPD) courses from Esri UK and Ireland, GIS24 and WSP have been approved to use the Society’s CPD Mark.

New career resources for professional geographers

If you are using your geographical skills, knowledge and understanding in the workplace, have a look at our new bank of online career resources for professional geographers.

Register of Chartered Geographers launched

We have relaunched the register of Chartered Geographers (CGeog) on our website.

Applications to study geography rise during lockdown

New data show that the number of students applying to study geography at university in 2020 is higher than in 2019.

New Chartered Geographers approved by Council

Congratulations to our Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer status by our Council in June.

Society welcomes focus on capabilities and skills in National Geospatial Strategy

The Geospatial Commission launched its National Geospatial Strategy yesterday.

Geographers in Government group becomes independent profession

The Government Geography Profession has become a standalone profession within the Government Analysis Function and will be based at the Cabinet Office with the Geospatial Commission.

Geographers essential to the workforce of the future

Graduates in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) are as employable as graduates of STEM subjects, according to a new report from the British Academy.

Sustained employment for postgraduate geographers

New data released by the Department for Education show that over 81% of master’s level geography graduates were in sustained employment, further study, or both, five years after graduation.

2020 medal and award recipients announced

This year our medals and awards recognise 22 different people or organisations for their outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork and teaching, artwork, and public engagement.

Society extends agreement with Association for Geographic Information

The Society is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement with the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) that continues the strategic alliance between the two organisations.

Geography Directions calls for contributions on COVID-19

Geography Directions, the Society’s blog linked to our scholarly journals, is calling for contributions that bring a geographical lens to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as well as pieces that consider the future, and the world, after the pandemic.

Briefing report: Financing net zero

Following on from a discussion forum that explored the challenge of financing net zero, the Society has published a briefing report summarising the actions required to meet the scale and pace of change needed to reach a net zero economy.

Geographer leads COVID-19 pandemic modelling

Society medal recipient Professor Mark Birkin is leading a key workstream of The Rapid Assistance in Modelling the Pandemic (RAMP) initiative.

Teacher CPD events now online

With the Society currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are hosting our summer programme of teacher CPD events online.

Watch our summer programme of Monday night lectures online

With the Society currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our summer programme of Monday night lectures is being streamed online for Fellows and members.

Master’s degree accreditation to launch in autumn

The Society is expanding its university programme accreditation scheme this autumn to include UK geography Master’s programmes.

Society launches new support for professional geographers

The Society has launched Professional Practice Groups, a new framework of support for professional geographers which brings together those with an interest and expertise in a thematic or sectoral area of professional geographical practice.

Geography graduate earnings remain strong

New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has concluded that university study is a good investment for most students, with those pursuing higher education better off after taxes, student loan repayments and foregone earnings are accounted for.

Geographers unique insights showcased in our Geovisualisation series

Geovisualisations is a new series of images and articles that explore the power of maps and geographical data visualisations for telling stories about our world.

Get involved with your regional committee

Regional committees are an excellent way to get involved with the Society. At their events across the country you can meet like-minded people, encounter the unexpected on field trips, and engage in lively discussions.

New Subject Benchmark Statement for Geography

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has published a new edition of the Subject Benchmark Statement for Geography.

Geographers reflect on financing net-zero

The Society hosted policymakers, researchers and professionals earlier this month, to explore investment solutions to the challenge of financing net-zero.

Developing our work with professional geographers

Earlier this year, the Society’s Council approved the formation of a Professional Advisory Group.

Spotlight on geography in government

Welcome to everyone who is attending the second annual geographers in government conference being held at the Society today.

Geography brings insight to financing net-zero

As part of our recently relaunched 'Environment and Society Forum' series, in early December we are hosting policymakers, professionals and geographers to explore investment solutions to the challenge of decarbonisation.

Ada Lovelace Day 2019: Celebrating women in STEM careers

It’s Ada Lovelace Day and we’re sharing some profiles of women working across a wide range of roles – all of whom studied geography at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Geography’s value to data and data skills

The Society has recently responded to two consultations relating to data skills and data use.

Championing the value of geographic information

The Society, working with the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), has published a new series of case studies championing and celebrating the critical role of geographical information, technologies and approaches.

Geography in Government award winners revealed

Congratulations to the Geography Spatial Analysts Team at the Office for National Statistics who have won the overall inaugural Geography in Government award.

Career profiles showcase where geography can take you

The Society’s new series of online careers profiles showcase the diversity of jobs that studying geography can lead to.

Society responds to Ofsted consultation

The Society has responded to the Ofsted consultation on the Draft Education Inspection Framework, which sets out how Ofsted proposes to inspect schools, further education and skills provision, and registered early years’ settings.

Geographers in government update

It's been just over a year since geography was established as a sub-discipline within the Government Science and Engineering Profession - here's an update 12 months on.

Society responds to consultations

Over the last few months the Society has responded to calls for evidence for a range of consultations, including from the Geospatial Commission and the UK’s four higher education funding bodies.

Pan-governmental Deputy Heads of Geography appointed

Eleven new Deputy Heads of Geography have been appointed within the Government Science and Engineering Profession (GSE).

GeoCom tackles the UK’s ‘productivity puzzle’

This Thursday, 8 November, the Society is hosting GeoCom, the AGI’s annual conference.

Better Mapping Wales 2018

This Thursday, the Society is hosting Better Mapping Wales in association with the British Cartographic Society and AGI Cymru

Deputy Head of Geography roles available

Six Deputy Heads of Geography are to be appointed for the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession.

Joint statement on the implementation of GDPR in UK universities

The Association for Social Anthropologists (ASA), British Sociological Association (BSA), European Sociological Association (ESA) and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) have today issued a joint statement on the implementation of new data protection legislation in UK academic institutions.

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