Higher Education resources for geography
We support high quality teaching and learning in geography through resources, events, programmes, exhibitions, policy consultation responses and briefings.
Unlocking the archives
This resource discusses the Unlocking the archives project, a major initiative undertaken by the Society from 2000-2004 to open up its building and Collections to new audiences, funded by the Heritage Lottery Foundation.
Research Group Professional Development Series: what is good mentoring?
Wellbeing for new postgraduate researchers
This resource contains advice on wellbeing for new postgraduate researchers. It was originally written by Andy Harrod for the RGS-IBG's Postgraduate Forum.
Top ten tips for the viva
This resource contains top tips for doctoral students preparing for their viva. It was written by Priya Vadi for the Society's Postgraduate Forum.
Top ten tips for masters dissertation writing
This guide contains 10 top tips for writing your masters dissertation. It was originally written by Phil Emmerson for the Society's Postgraduate Forum.
Top ten tips for postgraduate students attending conferences
This resource offers advice for postgraduate students attending a conference for the first time. It was originally written by Maddy Thompson for the RGS-IBG's Postgraduate Forum.
Top ten tips for writing a conference abstract
This resource, written by Dr Phil Emmerson for the Society's Postgraduate Forum, provides 10 top tips for writing a conference abstract.
Top ten tips for researching in archives
Read these top 10 tips for researching in archives to find out how to make the most of your time.
A geographer's introduction to QGIS
Learn more about the beginners course in using GIS for mapping, funded by the UCL Social Data Institute and hosted by the Society.
Top ten tips for overseas fieldwork
In this resource, Laura Sariego-Kluge (Newcastle University) kindly shares 10 tips for setting up and conducting semi-structured interviews, based on her two-month period in Australia.
Top ten tips for new PhD students
This resource contains advice for new PhD students on adjusting to post-graduate study. It was written by Helen Johnson for the Society's Postgraduate Forum.
Top ten tips for securing PhD funding
This resource provides practical advice on securing funding for a PhD. This article was written by Dan Casey for the Society's Postgraduate Forum.