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Professional news and events

The latest news and updates for geography professionals

Latest news

Professionals

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.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 15 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 14 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

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

Chartered Geographer

New Chartered Geographers approved by Council

Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were awarded Chartered Geographer (CGeog) status by the Society’s Council this week, bringing the number of new CGeogs this year to 60.

Professionals

Society hosts AGI conference exploring intelligent geospatial for a sustainable future

We were delighted to host GeoCom, the flagship conference of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), at our building in London yesterday, bringing together professionals from across the geospatial sector.

Professionals

Society Fellows achieve Chartered Geographer status

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

PROFESSIONALS

Society and AGI renew collaboration

We are pleased to have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Association for Geographic Information to further collaboration between our organisations to support the geospatial sector.

Professionals

New CGeog Assessor Committee Chair

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair for the Chartered Geographer Assessor Committee.

Professionals

Congratulations to our new Chartered Geographers

Congratulations to the 12 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Professionals

Attend our CGeog networking evening

On Tuesday 20 June, we will be welcoming Chartered Geographers to the Society’s building in South Kensington for an evening of networking.

Upcoming events

Webinar

Geography in practice: digital twins for urban planning

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins. This webinar will look at digital twins for urban planning.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Digital twins in the transport sector #1 - 19 March

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins. This webinar will look at digital twins in the transport sector.

Networking

Geo-insights: professional networking

Join us for an engaging virtual networking session, where you can connect with fellow geography professionals and enjoy brief presentations from Chartered Geographers, sharing insights into their work and experiences.

Webinar

Digital twins in the transport sector #2 - 2 April

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins. This webinar will look at digital twins in the transport sector.

Webinar

Geography in practice: digital twins in the energy sector

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins in the energy sector.

Webinar

Chartered geographer introductory webinar April

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

CGeog application accelerator for GGP

A four-week accelerator programme specifically designed to support Government Geography professionals and public sector employees, helping you focus your efforts and effectively prepare your application for Chartered Geographer.

Webinar

Digital twins for climate resilience

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a luhctime webinar series focusing on digital twins. This session will be focussed on digital twins for climate resilience.

Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - May

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Networking

Geo-insights: professional networking - May

Join us for an evening of networking, where you can connect with fellow Geography professionals and enjoy brief presentations from Chartered Geographers, sharing insights into their work and experiences.

Webinar

Geography in practice: digital twins, what next…

The Society and Ordnance Survey are collaborating on a lunchtime webinar series focusing on digital twins.