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We are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography, supporting geography and geographers across the world.
1 Kensington Gore, London.
Joined February 2009
On Friday, we recognised 16 students and one early career teacher in our 2025 Young Geographer of the Year competition! 🏆 This year’s winners highlighted the unique geographies, challenges and connections of islands around the world. 🏝️ More: https://t.co/Yaa9JqO3O0 👏
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NEW RESEARCH from the Geographical Journal! 📓💡 A new study has found that climate-related risks to soil health are severely underreported in the UK media, despite being identified by the Government as a ‘priority risk area’. 📰 Read more 👇 https://t.co/AlualYvt4X
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📢 Aberystwyth University developed a 'Mindfulness Based Behavioural Insights and Decision Making (MBBI)' training programme, informing the practices of the Welsh public sector and other UK organisations Find out more 👉 https://t.co/VVPrFtViCB
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There are no more iconic names in the world of travel and exploration than the @RGS_IBG, so it’s a huge honour to be giving a talk for them at my old university, @officialuom, next Tuesday (9th) at 4:15pm. If you're in Manchester, do come – it's free! https://t.co/GuMmXMJXw8
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Travel writer Daniel Stables explores highlights of the cultural explorations he encountered on the journeys that underpin his narrative book 'Fiesta'.
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🌊 2025 marks the mid-point on the UN decade of ocean science! This month's schools spotlight showcases the important work we deliver on this fundamental element of life on our planet. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/3ipIVQcSp3
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Looking for a festive evening in London? Book now for our Christmas quiz at the Society. ⛄ 📍 London 📅 18 December, 7.30pm Book your free ticket 👉 https://t.co/dGJQFndrfg
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CALL FOR PHOTO & FILM 🌍 Earth Photo 2026 is now open for entries, inviting photographers and filmmakers from across the globe to share work that tells a powerful story about our planet. Find out more and submit your entry 👉 https://t.co/ouEbro6YXS
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🏞️ Research from Ulster University has changed the way that public sector agencies, advisory services and farmers identify diffuse phosphorus pollution pressures on agricultural land in Ireland. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/KL64hxgOjt
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We're pleased to announce that the theme for the 2026 Annual International Conference is geographies of inequalities: towards just places. The call for sessions, papers and posters is now open! Find out more 👉 https://t.co/sxBPcCfpiS
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Join us for the final Monday night lecture of the year, with geography graduate and former Prime Minister, Baroness Theresa May. 📅 Monday 8 December, 6.30pm 📍 Online* 👉 https://t.co/GxIqJW44Yo *In-person attendance is fully booked.
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🎓 Considering your career options post graduation? Join us for an inspiring lunchtime webinar featuring geography professionals who are making a meaningful impact at the local level. 🗓️ Wednesday, 10 December ⏰ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Book now 👉 https://t.co/t1hL8dIPbz
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2026 Esmond B. Martin RGS Prize nominations are open until 15 December! One of last year's winners, Dr Jake Wall, has spent years protecting wildlife with GPS & data visualisation, equipping conservationists with open-access geospatial tools.🐘 Nominate👉 https://t.co/oMqBdztzxv
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🦭 Research at the University of Cumbria on the habitat and acoustic communication of marine mammals is influencing conservation practices. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/LV7FN0k0cs
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Join us to hear from Barry Cunliffe as he explores the ocean equivalent of the Silk Road. 📍 Oxford, 11 December 👉 https://t.co/19R7XcZhoe
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As the year draws to an end, join us for a festive online get-together and test your geography knowledge in our Christmas quiz! ⛄ 📍 Online 📅 10 December, 7.00pm Register for free 👉 https://t.co/AjEW5o3cQT
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Join our East regional committee for their annual winter social in Norwich, where we will hear from the Society's President, Professor Dame Jane Francis. 📍 Norwich 📅 10 December, 7.30pm 👉 https://t.co/3WcFzkAU2C
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🦠 University of Brighton research has reduced human health risk from diseases such as cholera and Ebola in regions of Africa, Asia and South America through the development of low-cost, lime-based treatments of waste. 👉 https://t.co/ZX9QTr7Xea
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Meet our penultimate Monday night lecture speakers this year! Join Professors Katherine and Mel for a lecture on debt and homelessness in England, which offers an intimate and politically energised account of the state. 📍London and online, 1 December 👉 https://t.co/TupBkv0Krn
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📚 States of Precarity in UK Higher Education Geography, a new report funded by the Antipode Foundation and the Society, outlines the effects of precarity across the discipline, as well as recommendations to support more equitable departmental cultures. 👉 https://t.co/FfgwKGkF44
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It was great to welcome students from @uclgeography to the Society this morning as part of their Thinking Geographically module! 🙌 They heard talks in our Ondaatje Theatre, joined workshop discussions, and explored the building on a self-guided tour with their tutorial groups.
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