Academic news and updates
The latest news and updates in geography and higher education
Historical geographies of Halley Bay
Our last instalment featuring recent PHD students on the Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDA) programme focuses on the work of Dr Alice Oates, exploring the emergence of scientific governance in Antarctica.
Orthography and the problem of place names
As part of our series featuring recent PhD students on the Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDA) programme, today we are looking at the work of Beth Williamson, and how the Society tackled the problem of ‘orthography’ – establishing a common standard for the spelling of place names.
The history of physical relief models in British geography
Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring the work of recent PhD students, funded through the Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDA) programme. This week we heard about the history of physical relief models in British geography, from Dr George Tobin.
Apply now for our 2025 grants
Every year we support over 70 fieldwork projects with our range of grants, many of which have application deadlines in the coming months
Research spotlight: riverscapes in Aotearoa New Zealand
Each month we are featuring recently published research from one of the Society's journals. This piece, from The GJ, explores how we can live with rivers rather than trying to ‘manage’ them, using the Waimatā river as a case study.
AC2024 explores mapping in all its forms
After more than 300 sessions across over 30 venues, our Annual International Conference 2024 has concluded. 2,200 delegates enjoyed a full schedule of lectures, panel discussions and plenary conversations.
A unique opportunity for global geographic encounters
The Society and the Geographical Society of Ireland are delighted to be collaborating on a number of shared events across our two upcoming conferences.
Geography shines in 2024 student survey
The results of the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) once again show the benefits and opportunities studying geography brings, with students across the UK highly satisfied with their university experience.
New geography programmes accredited
The Society has recently approved the accreditation and reaccreditation of 47 undergraduate geography programmes and two master’s programmes at 11 higher education institutions across the UK.
‘Storytelling through dancing’ workshop kicks off project to reinterpret our Himalaya collections
Dr Rohini Rai's innovative public engagement research project began last week with a day-long workshop-style event centring the stories and perspectives of Himalayan indigenous communities
Editorial roles available at Society journal
The Society's Geographical Journal wishes to appoint two new Editors.
Society’s grants programme supports 70 projects going into the field in 2024
This year, with the generous support of our donors, the Society has allocated £166,000 in funding to support 70 fieldwork projects in 34 countries across six continents.