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    Against the genocidal function of liberal feminism

    This event with speaker Walaa Alqaisiya is part of the Society's Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) online seminar series.

    Online
    Researchers
    Thursday 18 December 2025
    Free
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    Christmas quiz: London

    Get ready for a holly, jolly evening filled with festive cheer and brain-teasing fun at our Christmas quiz organised by the London regional committee!

    London
    Open to all
    Thursday 18 December 2025
    £12.00 - £15.00
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    Use geography: careers in sustainability

    In this lunchtime webinar learn from geography professionals with careers in sustainability, working in sectors such as food, transport and planning and representing a range of organisation types.

    Online
    Undergraduates
    Wednesday 7 January 2026
    Free
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Latest news

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New geography programmes accredited

We have recently approved the accreditation or reaccreditation of four geography programmes at two higher education institutions across the UK.

Tuesday 16 Dec 2025
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Launch of guide for employers navigating the education landscape

Monday 15 Dec 2025
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New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Friday 12 Dec 2025
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Young Geographer of the Year winners announced

Monday 8 Dec 2025
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