Academic news and updates
The latest news and updates in geography and higher education
Stories from the Collections: The West India Regiments
Hear from one of our Collaborative Doctoral Awards students, Cat Sharples, on her work researching the role of military personnel in colonial science in the 19th century.
Mouldy homes: an issue of justice in a precarious housing market
Mouldy homes are more than an inconvenience, they are dangerous. In this research spotlight, we’re featuring Dr Sarah Klosterkamp’s research, published in Transactions, on justice in the German housing market.
Over 2,800 geographers gather at Annual International Conference
After 600 sessions over four days, the Annual International Conference 2026 has concluded. 2,886 in-person and online delegates from around the world explored the theme Geographies of inequalities: towards just places.
Learning to live with water scarcity
This month we’re featuring research published in the Geographical Journal on an issue all of us have been thinking about this summer – water scarcity.
Four new editors appointed to Society journals
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new editors to the RGS-IBG journal portfolio.
Contribute to the direction of academic geography
Coming up in August and September are the Research Groups’ next set of AGMs. Plus if you’re a member of the academic community, we’re sharing how you can apply to join a Research Group committee.
15 new geography programmes accredited
We have recently approved the accreditation of 15 geography programmes at four higher education institutions across the UK, bringing the total number of programmes accredited by the Society to 252.
Stories beneath Greenland’s ice
Today, we're sharing a behind-the-scenes look into how hidden stories of UK-led exploration in Greenland have been gathered, curated and disseminated as part of the Greenland Connection project.
Survey data shows high satisfaction with geography teaching
Recently released National Student Survey data show high levels of satisfaction among geography university students.
New linkedin group for postgraduates created
We are excited to launch a new postgraduate community group on LinkedIn, a space for students to connect and access advice at the Society.
What researchers can get out of a writing retreat
What can researchers get out of a writing retreat? Two of the Society's Research Groups recently hosted retreats - providing supportive spaces for academics to collaborate, network, and make shared space for writing.
New data shows the benefits of choosing geography at university
Data released this week shows the continuing benefits of university education and geography as a subject to study.