Academic news and updates
The latest news and updates in geography and higher education
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.
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.
Research spotlight: Digital technology and the resilience of Ukrainian geographers
Each month we are spotlighting recently published research from one of the Society’s leading international journals. This month we’re featuring a commentary article from Transactions, which explored how Ukrainian geographers are using digital technology to adapt during war.
New geography programmes accredited
The Society has approved the accreditation and reaccreditation of 11 undergraduate geography programmes and four master’s programmes at four higher education institutions across the UK.
Research spotlight: How can we achieve an inclusive net zero future?
Each month we are spotlighting recently published research from one of the Society’s leading international journals. This piece, from Geo: Geography and Environment, explores what is needed for an inclusive net zero transition.
Editorial opportunities at Society journal
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, one of the Society’s scholarly journals, is looking for four new Editorial Board members to support the work of the journal and its editorial team.
Applications open for doctoral research on the Society’s Collections
Applications are now open for another four PhD studentships, as part of our Collaborative Doctoral Awards programme. The projects will start in autumn 2025 and the deadline for applications is in January.
Celebrating 50 years
This year marks 50 years since the Society’s Social and Cultural Geography Research Group was founded, with celebrations taking place this week at the University of Nottingham.
Latest research projects on the Society’s Collections underway
The 2024 collaborative doctoral research projects have begun, with the students busy working with the Society’s Collections.
Research spotlight: Jugaad infrastructure - improvisational infrastructures in everyday life
Each month we are spotlighting recently published research from one of the Society’s leading international journals. This piece, from Geo: Geography and Environment, explores infrastructure as both a material and social concept.
Editorial roles available at Society journal
The Society's journal, Area, wishes to appoint three new Editors.