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Careers in humanitarian aid: a geographers’ guide
Our Use geography webinars explore the possibilities that studying geography opens up for a career. In a recent edition, humanitarian aid professionals shared their advice and why they think geographers are so well-equipped for roles in this sector.
Book now for our summer 2025 events
The Society’s summer programme of events is now live, offering a wide range of talks, discussions and exhibitions at venues across the UK, with many also livestreamed.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
To celebrate International Women’s Day taking place tomorrow (8 March), we have unlocked 16 of our Monday night lectures from the past year featuring inspirational women.
Hire our venue for your wedding
Are you planning a wedding? Why not hire the Society’s iconic building for your special day and support our vital work to advance geography at the same time?
Society updates guidance on use of generative AI in grant applications
The Society has updated the guidance for its grants programme on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), both for applicants and reviewers.
Call for evidence: further education and skills
The Government Education Committee has launched an open call for evidence to inform its response to the challenges within the further education sector. The Society would like to hear the views of our members and the geographical community to help us formulate our response.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to members of the geographical community who have taken, or are currently taking, apprenticeships.
Editorial appointments to Society’s journals
We are pleased to announce the appointment of new editors to the Society’s journals, supporting the dissemination of the latest research in geography.
Conference to explore creativity
The Chair of the Society’s Annual International Conference, Professor Patricia Noxolo (University of Birmingham), has chosen Geographies of creativity/creative geographies as this year's conference theme.
Nominations open for Council and committee elections 2025
Nominations are now invited from Fellows for Council and committee positions to be elected in June 2025.
Exhibition using film to reframe the 1920s Everest expeditions returns
This week, the Society’s exhibition, Everest through the lens, returns to the Pavilion, giving the public another chance to witness expeditionary imagery, artefacts and films until 18 March.
New support for student fieldwork through the Philby Award
The Society is delighted to have reached an agreement with the UAE National Library and Archives for the Library to host a range of the Society's Collections materials in digital form, relating to the history and geography of the UAE.