School student events
We run a variety of events for students including careers events, lectures and study days.
Three rivers: 10 stories - Robert Winder
'Three Rivers' author Robert Winder explores the ways in which the Rhone, the Rhine and the Po have shaped the entire history and civilisation of Europe.
The material geography of AI
Every ChatGPT conversation has a physical footprint somewhere. This lecture will challenge the widespread misapprehension that digital technology is, somehow, weightless and immaterial.
What do geographers actually do? - Spring 2026
This free event aims to support students, teachers and parents to understand what careers are available for those that choose to study geography.
Is agriculture the greatest threat to biodiversity?
Half of the world’s habitable land is now farmed, yet we must produce ever more food. Can we bend the curve of agricultural expansion, before it is too late?
School Member lecture: what’s happening to global governance? - Professor Emma Mawdsley
Join our School Member lecture this Spring to explore the recent trends in global governance and what futures might lie ahead.
Putting the news on the map
Leading journalists and media watchers will place the stories of the week within the wider geographical landscape, making connections across environmental, political and social forces.
Choose geography: careers in global governance
This event is appropriate to all secondary school students who study global governance units in geography, as well as students who are interested in this topic generally.
Choosing the right university and geography course
This online session is aimed at Year 12 geography students who are considering studying geography at university.
The United Nations Global Statistical Geospatial Framework - Olive Powell
Discover, with Olive Powell, Office for National Statistics, how this framework helps unlocking smarter, place-based decisions worldwide.
Choose geography: careers in the built environment
A student webinar showcasing geographical careers in the built environment in collaboration with the Built Environment Schools Trust.
Choosing the right university and geography course
An opportunity for students to engage with a university admissions tutor and current geography undergraduates.
What do geographers actually do? A webinar for students
A student webinar showcasing the variety of careers pathways available with geography. This webinar focuses on the business and finance sector.