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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.
Society grants awarded to Research Groups
As we welcome in 2025, the Society is delighted to announce that we have awarded 10 of our Research Groups with grants to support a variety of projects and activities.
School Essay Competition 2024 winners announced
The Society and the Financial Times are delighted to announce the winning and highly commended entries to our joint School Essay Competition.
Nominate a geographer making an outstanding contribution in their field
Each year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise geographers who have made outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement.
New recyclable membership card revealed
Elrea Song’s Combing the Sea, Combing Peace has been selected to feature on the Society’s membership card for 2025. Moving away from the compostable plastic used previously, the new cards are made from 100% recycled materials.