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The latest in geography higher education from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
The consultation on the draft revised programmes of study for the KS1–KS3 national curriculum and the first group of GCSEs is expected this month. Find out about what to expect from the Society and how to get involved 👇 https://ow.ly/ZrZZ50ZKiFO
Update on Department for Education curriculum review
We wanted to update you on what to expect from the Society during this period of Department for Education curriculum review.
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Are you researching energy systems, critical national infrastructure, climate resilience or cybersecurity? ⚡ 📢 Contribute to the UK Parliament POSTnote on Security and Resilience of Energy Infrastructure to shape understanding of the risks facing the UK's energy networks: https://ow.ly/2oXv50ZMtep
Curious about the career paths geography opens up? 🤔 Join our free Use Geography webinar to learn about the variety of career opportunities available to geography graduates and gain valuable insights to help plan your career journey after university Find out more: https://ow.ly/o9aF50ZzROq
Want regular updates about guided walks, exhibitions and talks near you? We have regional committees across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, all managed by groups of local volunteers. ⭐️ Follow your local account below and discover what’s happening in your area 👇 go.bsky.app/G7Uyyq
Last week, we welcomed over 2,800 geographers from around the world for our Annual International Conference. 🌍 📝 Read more about what went on this year: https://ow.ly/SXqI50ZKI6z. ⏭️ We hope to see everyone at University of Bristol in 2027! #RGSIBG26
The British Academy invites contributions to the SHAPE Research Evidence Hub, bringing together and showcasing the value and impact of research across the SHAPE disciplines. Share examples of research that demonstrate the value, relevance and impact of your work. 👇 https://ow.ly/sxeG50ZKj68
After four days, over 700 sessions, discussions, receptions, and Chair’s events across 50+ stages, with over 2,700 geographers in attendance both online and remotely, this year’s Annual International Conference has come to a close. ✅ #RGSIBG26
The fourth and final day of #RGSIBG26 is underway! There's still time to join the last two Chair's events this afternoon: a panel on migrant justice and border abolition at 1:10pm, and a panel session at 2:25pm, Towards care-full geographies of disability, health, well-being and care. See you there!
(Almost) three days down, one to go! We are hosting a mix of plenary sessions, socials, and author-meets-critics panels at the Society this evening, with over 200 live sessions still to come tomorrow. However you're spending it, enjoy an evening with your fellow geographers! #RGSIBG26
Attending RGSIBG26? Explore @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social joint virtual issue, ‘Geographies of inequalities - towards just places’ featuring recent research from across the RGS-IBG journal portfolio on spatial injustice, health, socio-economic inequality, and more. Read now: https://bit.ly/4zMaAQd
We're over halfway through the 700+ live sessions, but there are still plenty of fascinating discussions to be had at #RGSIBG26! Make sure you find time to visit the art exhibitions, installations and provocations in the Map Room, Director's Gallery and Pavilion. Learn more: bit.ly/4gIxYW3
We’re running 250+ live sessions at our Annual Conference today! ⏩ Make sure to leave time for the Chair’s events, including today’s session on how to generate ‘thinking environments’: https://www.rgs.org/research/annual-international-conference/programme/chairs-events
Catching up with new and old colleagues from near and far at #RGSIBG26 day two! We've got a range of socials and AGMs hosted by the Research Groups coming up this evening, plus a panel in the Ondaatje Theatre - Nuclear Latitudes: Positions on Landscape, Memory and the Invisible. See you later!
We're at RGSIBG26! Come and find us at the Wiley booth at @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social Annual International Conference, London, 1–4 September. Explore our geography journals and meet the team! https://bit.ly/4cYUclF
Day two of #RGSIBG26 is in full swing, with geographers from around the world gathered in London and online! Later, the Chair will host a plenary on queer and feminist perspectives toward just geographies, and several Research Groups will hold AGMs and socials. Check ExOrdo to find sessions!
Come and say hello! We're at the the @rgs.org conference in London until Friday. Our Senior Commissioning Editor, Jai Seaman, will be at our exhibitor stand to talk about our latest titles and how to publish with us. Can't make it? Browse our digital reading list: bit.ly/3SIARy7
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
🪇🥁 Do you teach, or research, with music and songs? Would you like to? Either way, we would love to meet you at our alternative History and Philosophy of Geography café @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social AC2026 session to chat about our @hpgrg.bsky.social playlist 🎼🪘🎺 @rgs.org
We've just heard Professor Susan J. Smith deliver this year's opening keynote at the Annual Conference on the shape of inequality and the weight of the world, introduced by our Chair Professor Peter Hopkins. A great start to the week and we're looking forward to more sessions tomorrow! #RGSIBG26
As the @rgs.org AC2026 starts later today, we're excited to share our full schedule of sponsored sessions! 🎉 Location details can be found by searching on Ex Ordo, or via our website: transportgeography.org.uk/2026/08/21/t...
Hosting a History and Philosophy of Geography Café at the @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social AC2026 tomorrow morning. Swing by to chat about the @hpgrg.bsky.social research group’s work and our playlist!
Our team are ready to welcome this year's Annual International Conference delegates! If you're around today, you can collect your badge and lanyard until 8pm tonight (1 Sept) and beat the queues tomorrow. Find more info here: www.rgs.org/research/ann...
Today’s the day! Our Annual International Conference is underway. This evening the Chair, Prof. Peter Hopkins, will host a plenary session on this year’s theme, Geographies of inequalities: Toward just places, with Susan J. Smith presenting on the shape of inequality in today’s world. #RGSIBG26
Who is else heading to the RGS-IBG today? @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social
The Department for Education’s consultation on the proposed Natural History GCSE is a vital opportunity to shape the curriculum and share evidence on what high-quality climate and nature education should look like. Do respond! Deadline: 4 September 2026 👇 https://ow.ly/Apgx50ZG5bB
Interested in weather and climate? Join the Royal Meteorological Society in collaboration with our Geography for All programme on 15 September for the next Diverse Voices webinar on where geography can take you. Register below👇 https://ow.ly/AXPu50ZArOU
We’re delighted to support SALO SALO: Come Together, an exhibition celebrating British-Filipino stories through intergenerational storytelling. From 3-6 September at Oxo Gallery, London, this free exhibition asks: What does a British-Filipino home look like? Learn more 👇 https://ow.ly/lxZh50ZBoTU
One week to go until the start of the 2026 Annual Conference! Don't forgot to share your highlights during the event using #RGSIBG26 📱 If you haven't already, we encourage attendees to get the app, set up an Eduroam account if eligible, and pack your reusable water bottle: https://ow.ly/Whg850ZyYX5
Frequently asked questions about the RGS Annual Conference
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about the Society's annual conference.
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