In partnership with Financial Times for Schools, we regularly create free resources linked to articles on geographical topics 🌏
Explore two recent resources on global governance:
☀️ Conflict and energy: bit.ly/4s93oIN
🌊 Geopolitics of oceans: bit.ly/4v0iSS3
Photo of the book Nonauthoritarian Authority
"Absolutely captivating, an inspirational message in a bottle for troubled times."
— Chris Philo, author of Adorno and the Antifascist Geographical Imagination
💬Nonauthoritarian Authority is free to read and download: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.noa
@rgs.org @jbrigstocke.bsky.social
The Society is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Doug Allan, renowned wildlife cameraman and photographer.
Doug’s remarkable filmmaking brought the natural world to life, inspiring audiences and earning him recognition worldwide, including our Cherry Kearton Medal and Award (1993).
Green sticky notes attached to a whiteboard surrounded by blue and orange notes with handwritten text and diagrams.
Are you researching rural geography? 📣
Join the Rural Geography Research Group (RGRG) RGS-IBG on 6 May for a ‘Reinvigorating Rural Geography' workshop, with networking opportunities and time to meet the committee.
Register by Monday 13 April 👇
https://ow.ly/5lyv50YCqPG
Looking to enhance your geography teaching?
Explore our Higher Education resources for innovative teaching approaches, practical guidance, and best practice 🔗👇
www.rgs.org/research/higher-educatio...
Today, it’s more important than ever for students to understand how decisions are made at an international level 🌏
🔗 That’s why we’ve created a range of resources exploring the systems that underpin how nations interact: bit.ly/4mc6AC9
Thinking about studying geography at university? 🎓
Join us on 29 April to hear from a geography admissions tutor and current students, and explore what studying geography is really like.
Book your place 👉www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/c...
New episode of Ask the Geographer🎧
Professor Larissa Naylor joins our podcast to explore coastal processes, landforms, and sustainable ways to manage these environments as the climate shifts 🌊
🔗 Listen here: bit.ly/4v4SXZy
Taking a closer look at a 17th-century map...
The Kunyu Wagnuo Quantu (c.1644) was created by Chinese scholars and artisans after interactions with Western-style cartography. Earlier this week, our Collections team and expert conservators took it out of its custom-built case to examine it up close.
📣 Teachers: Want to bring ArcGIS into your classroom?
We’re running two CPD sessions next month, perfect for beginners or those looking to build their skills.
🔗 Thursday 23 April – Beginner: https://bit.ly/41tprz3
🔗 Friday 24 April – Intermediate: https://bit.ly/3NFDZZk
'Doing political geography in authoritarian times' 📣
Join the Society's Political Geography Research Group (PolGRG) for an upcoming panel with Jason Luger, Natalie Koch, Filippo Menga and Felicitas Kuebler.
📍 Online, Wednesday 8 April
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/SJTv50YuGcW
How do educational opportunities for young people differ across England?
In this geovisualisation, Professor Helen Walkington and Dr Graham Wood share insights from an interactive EPQ map, revealing striking variations in EPQ access and attainment.
Find out more 👉https://bit.ly/3NLGYPK
Cover of the book Nonauthoritarian Authority.
Happy publication day to Nonauthoritarian Authority:
Cities, Materiality, and the Aesthetics of Power by Julian Brigstocke 🎉
Read online or download for free via #OpenAccess publishing: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.noa
@rgs.org @jbrigstocke.bsky.social
Slapton Sands in Devon is a great example of a barrier beach system - ideal for teaching coastal processes, erosion and management 🌊
Teachers: bring the topic to life with our new KS4 interactive StoryMap, designed for independent or structured learning 👉 https://bit.ly/4lQmGkF
Join the Society's Economic Geography Research Group for their next webinar with Erika Faigen and Felicia Liu.
🗣️ 'Emerging voices in economic geography: finance and sustainability'
📅 Thursday 2 April, 1.00pm-2.00pm
Book your free place 👇
https://ow.ly/35RH50YuF1H
A climber steps out onto a steep wall of snow and ice.
You abseil down, move to the side and immediately hear the ice above you collapse.
This was the experience of James Price and George Ponsonby as they established one of the hardest routes of 2025.
Join us tomorrow night at the RGS to hear the full story ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc
Join the Society's Food Geographies Research Group for its next online coffee morning on Thursday 2 April ☕💻
Are you a postgraduate or early career researcher working in Food Geographies? Come along to share and discuss your research.
Register here 👉https://ow.ly/kvF250YuFwA
Earlier this month, the five recipients of our Journey in Audio award came to the Society for professional training on expedition sound recording 🎙️
Each of them was loaned equipment for their upcoming projects, which explore diverse and fascinating topics.
We look forward to hearing the results! 🎧
Join the Society's Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group for its next online seminar with Cristina Faiver-Serna (University of New Hampshire).
🔊 'Promotora m(other)work in the cracks of the world'
📍 Online, Friday 27 March
👉 Book your place: https://ow.ly/WPLc50YuEoN
Group of people seated around tables engaged in a collaborative activity with colorful blocks and cards indoors.
How might the introduction of playful, participatory mapping methods benefit climate adaptation planning? 🌎
Annika Kühn, Hilke Marit Berger, Teresa Erbach, and Haratua Zosran discuss the answers in a new Geography Directions blog post.
Read more in the full blog 👉https://ow.ly/US3l50YsSI9
📣Geography students and teachers: Expand your knowledge of today's most important topics in geography by entering our school competitions!
Young Geographer of the Year🛥️
Rex Walford Award👩🏫
School Essay Competition (with Financial Times)🗺️
Are now open for entries! 🙌
🔗Details: bit.ly/4smNpbf.
MRes and PhD students researching topics related to rural geographies are invited to join the Rural Geography Research Group (RGRG) RGS-IBG for its next friendly mid-morning coffee meeting.
📅 26 March 2026
⏰ 10.00am
Register here 👉https://ow.ly/HgUz50YuE3e
Two cars and a glowing tent set up under a clear night sky filled with stars above mountainous terrain.
How could using waste-oil biodiesel blends in standard diesel vehicles be a more sustainable alternative to pure diesel?
Alan Crofts shares results from the 'Into Clean Air' expedition in a new Geography Directions blog post 📝
Read more: https://ow.ly/jUrm50YsNlz
A yellow combine harvester working through a golden wheat field creating neat rows from above.
What are the impacts of the UK mainstream press failing to adequately report on the climate risks associated with declining soil health?
Antal Wozniak and Jill Hopke discuss this in a new Geography Directions post 📝
Read more: https://ow.ly/CpK150YsKC2
Webinar poster offering tips to thrive during a PhD journey, featuring speaker Christina Muns and details for a March 25, 2026 session.
Join the Society's Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group for an upcoming webinar on sustaining well-being throughout the doctoral journey.
🔊 'Tips on thriving (not only surviving) your PhD journey'
📍 Online, Wednesday 25 March
Book your place 👉https://bit.ly/47ST9RA
From paddling remote Canadian rivers to protecting Panama’s threatened ecosystems, geographical journeys take many forms.
Join us in London or online on 16 April for an evening of short, illustrated talks packed with adventure, insight and inspiration 🌎✨
Book your ticket: https://bit.ly/4b6B3hg
This month, we launched new ArcGIS StoryMaps to help Key Stage 3 geographers explore China and South Africa through interactive maps, pictures and more 🌍
Take a look: bit.ly/4sPr0mJ
Fixed-term contracts, restructuring, and redundancies are reshaping academic careers.
The States of Precarity Report offers critical insights into both the immediate and long-term impacts on academic geographers.
Read the report 👉https://ow.ly/3uTh50XJvOV
On 9-10 July, we’re joining The PTI and Geographical Association for the inaugural PTI Geography Symposium!
Teachers: join us for talks, workshops and strategy sessions on engaging with geography today and helping every student connect with geography's versatility.
Book your place: bit.ly/4bbRHfo
Applications for the 2026 Fi Wi Road Internship are now open!
Offering paid part-time work, mentoring, group sessions and workshops, this opportunity is open to Black or mixed Black heritage geography students currently enrolled at a UK university.
Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/NsR850YuM81
