Looking for resources to share with your students as the new academic year begins? Our Geography Directions blog features posts on the latest geographical research, written in an accessible way, and can provide inspiration for dissertation topics. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/Ib9050ZQUFz

Interested in a PhD in historical demography/population studies at @camunicampop.bsky.social, @camunigeography.bsky.social, Cambridge University? We have 3 suggested topics (see thread): contact me to discuss, or to suggest your own idea. Apply by early December for funded places.

Looking to discover something new this autumn? Our event programme is jam-packed with insights from geographical experts, as well as storytelling, film, music and art 🌏✨ Find out more and get booking 👉 https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/discover-something-new-this-autumn

Come and join us! Sept the 16th, 2026

'Austerity, Brexit, devolution - all manner of economic changes are never lived in the moment. They always have afterlives.' During Annual Conference last week, we asked economic geographer Sarah Marie Hall what one policy priority should be for Andy Burnham’s government. 💬

Huge congratulations to our colleague @amrcampop.bsky.social on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Alice joins 74 exceptional social scientists recognised this autumn for their outstanding contributions to research and society.

Alice Reid@amrcampop.bsky.social · last mo.

Deeply honoured to have been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Looking forward to being part of this august group and being a champion for social sciences! @camunigeography.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social @churchillcol.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk

Today is the first full day of our Annual Conference. We’ve got 195 live sessions planned and they're already underway! If you're joining us be sure to check out ExOrdo to catch what you’re interested in: https://event.ac2026.exordo.com/at-a-glance #RGSIBG26

New PDRA opportunity at Cambridge for those interested in forest ecology, biodiversity and 3D remote sensing. Apply by 6 September 2026.

Emily Lines @emilyrlines.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm hiring a new PDRA for my group in Cambridge. Do you like trees, lasers and ecology? Interested in helping us to use 3D data to better understand the relationship between forest structure and tree species diversity across biomes? 🌳🛰️⚡🌳 www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/56666/

📢 Open call for contributions to our Special Issue "Simulating plant-plant interactions and community dynamics" organized by Andrew Friend (@camunigeography.bsky.social) 📝 Find out more: buff.ly/quEsNrC

Calls for Papers: Virtual Special Issues

Increase the visibility of your research by submitting to one of our calls for papers listed below. Submissions to open calls are made via our regular submissi

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Find out how @jinheum.bsky.social, @chslane.bsky.social & colleagues carried out a forensic study of varve sediments from Lake Chala to constrain the season and climatic impact of the 74,000 yr Toba super-eruption 🌋🔬🌏 doi.org/10.1126/scia... [spoiler: it was within background climate variability]

As local regions and cities globally take essential services back into public control, now is the time to assess remunicipalisation (nationalisation at a local level). Free full article @cjres.bsky.social: academic.oup.com/cjres/articl...

Mia Gray@mia-gray.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Now is the time to assess remunicipalisation (nationalisation at a local level) as local regions/cities take essential services back into public control. Article free to access. academic.oup.com/cjres/articl...

We are hiring a University Assistant Professor in Polar Studies! Join the Department of Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute @scottpolar.bsky.social to shape the future of polar research and teaching. Apply by 21 September 2026 More details here www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55635/

Want to overcome your fear of public speaking? Dr James Mannion from Oracy Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social shares three simple tips to help you become a more confident speaker. Oracy Cambridge, based at Hughes Hall, works to promote effective spoken communication in schools and wider society.

Just to be clear: replacing council tax with a fair property tax would not ruin landlords. It would, though, stop millions paying an order of magnitude more (as a proportion of the value of their homes) than others just because of where they live. www.thetimes.com/article/3393...

Why Andy Burnham’s property tax would ruin landlords

Fears that ‘preposterous’ plans to replace council tax will lead to higher rents and a shortage of homes

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Why choose geography? 🌍 Professor Emma Mawdsley, Head of Department at University of Cambridge, explains why geography is like no other subject. She spoke at our school member lecture this month, sharing insights for teachers and students 🎤 Explore more events and resources at www.rgs.org/schools

Hot off the press - Viral Debt: The Production and Reproduction of Economic Vulnerability This book shows how debt – like a contagion – works systematically across economic and social structures and geographies This is a free, Open Access, book: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

Viral Debt | The Production and Reproduction of Economic Vulnerability

Challenging how social scientists, policymakers, legal scholars, and the public examine household debts and wellbeing, Viral Debt traces how debt moves within

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💬 “We talk about the Westminster bubble. These figures suggest it’s not just a political bubble, but a geographical one too.” @nickharrison73.bsky.social Read our full analysis ⤵️ buff.ly/c0b3JfK

Proof that a Geography degree can take you anywhere! From a Geography degree to the pinnacle of the UK arts and media landscape! Huge congratulations to alumna (1985) Dawn Airey CBE on being appointed Chair of Arts Council England, following a stellar career as CEO of Channel 5 and Getty Images.

Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years starting on 1 August 2026.

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Arts Council England@artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dawn Airey CBE has been appointed as our new Chair, starting 1 August 2026. With 30+ years experience across the media and creative industries, she brings outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to arts and culture. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4dVQrgF 📸 Jonathan Phang

Do you have questions about postgraduate study at Cambridge? 🙋 Our postgraduate international Q&A webinar series explores the ins and outs of applying for a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, with dedicated time to answer your burning questions. Register today: https://bit.ly/439Honp

Final speaker spotlight before the Showcase: ⚙️ Prof Sir John Aston 🌍 Prof Emily Shuckburgh 🌱 Prof Bhaskar Vira Research. Leadership. Impact. Still time to register! https://bit.ly/4nrW1vx #CambridgeZero

What does “planetary health” mean to you? 🌍 Climate 🧑‍⚕️ Health 🌱 Nature It’s all connected. Explore the bigger picture at this free public lecture: https://bit.ly/4epHI6q #CambridgeZero

With the likely change in leadership to Andy Burnham and eyes on "Manchesterism" and the way municipal govt can contest privatisation, this is a good time to read our new paper on: How places are contesting the privatisation of local public services academic.oup.com/cjres/articl...

Geographers celebrated for their contribution to research culture! Huge congratulations to María Inés Hernández, Thomas Fry, Liam Saddington @saddy94.bsky.social, Alex Cullen, Olga Petri, Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social and Christine Lane @chslane.bsky.social

Proud to see Geography recognised among these outstanding subjects! Huge congratulations to our colleagues across the University - what an incredible achievement for the 4th year running

University of Cambridge@cam.ac.uk · 4mo ago

We're delighted to top the Complete University Guide rankings for the 4th year running and score highest in 28 subject areas 🎉

📊New data shows benefits of choosing geography at university. This includes high graduate employment rates, with geography graduates having a higher rate than average. Find out more: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/new-data-shows-the-benefits-of-choosing-geography-at-university

The Times ran the news this week that alumnus, explorer & film-maker Tim Slessor (1952, Geography) has sadly died, 70 yrs after completing the 1955–56 Oxford & Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition: thetimes.com/uk/obit.... Also: overland-europe.com/... 📸: The Last Overland Cambridge Geography

Thinking about postgraduate study at Cambridge as an international student? 🤔 Our international postgraduate funding webinar series uncovers our scholarships and awards available to international students. Join the session in your time zone! ⏰ Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4eNxrTz

🌍 Geography for All: supporting underrepresented students Check out this brilliant RGS initiative helping break down barriers to studying and progressing in geography at every stage

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)@rgs.org · 5mo ago

Meet Regan McDonald, Public Health Research Officer at Ikon Gallery 👋 In this Inspiring Heads video, he reflects on the meaning of creative health and the role art can play in shaping how we understand wellbeing. Learn about our work supporting underrepresented students: https://bit.ly/4fk7A5I

The ocean plays a central role in the global carbon cycle. Ocean water can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and store it at depth for centuries. Growing macroalgae and kelp forests at surface might help increase the amount of carbon stored in the deep ocean. ieef.cam.ac.uk/fluid-mechan...

How can you get the most out of a Cambridge Open Day? 🤔 This year's Open Days take place on 9 and 10 July 📆 To guarantee your place, book now: https://bit.ly/4wswdmT #CambridgeUniversity #OpenDays