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.

The positions on Council are as follows:

• Research and Higher Education - Vice President
• Education - Councillor
• Expeditions and Fieldwork – Councillor

All positions are for four years unless stated otherwise.

The positions on committees are as follows:

• Research and Higher Education Committee - Chair of the Annual Conference 2026 (to serve on the committee June 2025-June 2027, a two-year term).
• Research and Higher Education Committee - Member (to serve on the committee June 2025-June 2028, a three-year term).
• Professional Practice Committee - Member (to serve on the committee June 2025-June 2029, a four-year term).

The expertise and interests of our Council and committee members represent the main areas of our activity and bring a breadth of experience from the wider world. The positions provide a valuable opportunity to contribute to the Society’s activities and serve as a direct influence on our strategic direction.

Outgoing Vice President for Research and Higher Education, Professor Jamie Woodward, commented: “It has been a privilege to serve as Vice President. Working with the Research and Higher Education team and helping guide all areas of the Society's activities as a trustee and member of Council has been hugely satisfying.”

We are looking for a diversity of experience, genders, ethnicities, and ages to apply for these roles. If you are wondering whether any of the positions are right for you, or you have any queries, please contact the Director's Office.

The deadline is 5.00pm on Thursday 20 March 2025 and all nominations should be sent to the Director, preferably via email: director@rgs.org

You can find full guidance and information on the nomination process here.