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New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.  

Friday 10 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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CPD opportunities awarded ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo

Thursday 2 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Hybrid work in an era of climate change

Monday 29 Sep 2025
Research and higher education
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A guided tour across the top of the world

Friday 26 Sep 2025
Schools and education

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