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Student food poverty: The role of universities in free food provision
University students are living through a cost-of-learning crisis with many unable to afford basic necessities. While we know the significant role of schools and nurseries in free food provision, much less is known about universities.
Applications open for research on Society Collections
Applications are now open for a studentship to start in autumn 2026, as part of our Collaborative Doctoral Awards programme programme.
Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award 2026 open for entries
If you’re a young person with a passion for geography, or an early-career teacher with ideas, enter one of our school competitions.
Book now for our summer 2026 events
If you’re looking to explore the wonders of our planet and the varied faces of geography, our summer season offers something for everyone.
Society hosts Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE) event
The Society hosted the launch of new curriculum guides for primary Science, Geography, and Art by Climate Adapted Pathways for Education.
Explore China and South Africa with our new interactive StoryMaps
We’re delighted to launch two new interactive StoryMaps designed to support Key Stage 3 geographers, as they begin their investigations on two fascinating world regions – China and South Africa.
Geography for All – one year on
Read our thoughts on the ongoing development of Geography for All—our programme dedicated to building a more inclusive, connected, and equitable future in the discipline.
Society collaborates with Springpod on new virtual work experience
A new geography virtual work experience programme launched in collaboration with Springpod will help students explore future pathways and discover the range of careers that geography can lead to.
Society hosts national workshop on climate education
The Society recently hosted leading professional bodies and educational organisations for a collaborative workshop, focused on the future of Climate Change, Nature, and Sustainability (CC, N & S) education in England.
Society collaborates with Culture& on provenance workshop
Last week, the Society welcomed researchers and museum professionals for a ‘hands-on’ workshop with ‘untethered objects’ in our Collections, organised in partnership with Culture&.
Joint recipients of Society Esmond B. Martin 2026 Prize announced
The 2026 Esmond B. Martin RGS Prize has been awarded to Dr Krithi Karanth, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) in Bengaluru, India, and Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Executive Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Research Groups supporting colleagues through peer-mentoring
As part of their diverse programme of activities, the Society continues to support through peer-mentoring.