Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group.
@gcyfrg.bsky.social
We are an RGS-sponsored group that serves as a forum for new directions in research on the geographies of children, youth and families.
Happy new month! #ICYMI, here are some interesting events and opportunities we have coming up: Research Methods for Introverts lnkd.in/eCx9x9R8 GCYFRG Committee Opportunities lnkd.in/eFkXzpAX GCYFRG social at the RGS lnkd.in/eT8H2T9R Our Annual General Meeting lnkd.in/e37SuN4i Don't miss out!
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✍️ Next up in our Summer 2026 programme: a Grant Writing Clinic for PGRs & ECRs! 📅 14 July, 1.00–2.30 pm (BST) 💻 Online Join Professor Sophie Hadfield-Hill for practical advice on funding applications, followed by shared writing time and an informal Q&A. 🔗 tinyurl.com/Grant-Writin...
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🎉 Heading to #RGS-IBG 2026 conference? Come along to the #GCYFRG social! 📍 Hoop & Toy, South Kensington 📅 Wed 2 Sept ⏰ From 6:45pm A chance to connect, reconnect, and meet others researching childhood, youth and family geographies. Everyone welcome! Sign up here: forms.gle/vcRGrMDpYgtx...
GCYFRG Social event
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 6:45pm onwards Hoop and Toy Pub, 34 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, SW7 2HQ Contact Helena h.pimlott-wilson@lboro.ac.uk The Venue's Website (including menus) can be fou...
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📢 Interested in supporting the GCYFRG? Our community thrives because of our volunteers. We're seeking Expressions of Interest for several Committee roles. Please consider applying or sharing with colleagues who may be interested. 🗓 Apply by Friday 21 August More info: tinyurl.com/GCYFRG-2026-...
GCYFRG Committee Roles Descriptors_Available Sept 2026.pptx
1 GEOGRAPHIES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES RESEARCH GROUP COMMITTEE VACANCY We are advertising five posts to be part of the GCYFRG Committee Application process: Please send us your expression of i...
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Research can sometimes feel daunting for introverts. Come along to this workshop where we will share learnings on how to navigate research and how to make our own work more accessible. 📆 14th August 2026 📍Loughborough University RSVP: @sophiemilnes.bsky.social Sign-up: forms.gle/xGPiCUwAQyVe...
In case you missed it 🗣️ Do not wait until last minute. Not applying? Please help us spread the word. #GCYFRG #DissertationPrize #Geography #RGS
Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group.@gcyfrg.bsky.social · 3mo agoGCYFRG Dissertation Prize 2026: Call for Submissions #First prize is £100 from Taylor and Francis, and a one-year subscription to #Children’sGeographies #Second prize is £50 from GCYFRG. Submit by 22 July 2026 at: lnkd.in/eKr3DDWS @tandfresearch.bsky.social #undergraduate #dissertation
GCYFRG Dissertation Prize 2026: Call for Submissions #First prize is £100 from Taylor and Francis, and a one-year subscription to #Children’sGeographies #Second prize is £50 from GCYFRG. Submit by 22 July 2026 at: lnkd.in/eKr3DDWS @tandfresearch.bsky.social #undergraduate #dissertation
Annual conference: 2026 guest passes. Applications are open for the @rgs.org conference guest pass scheme. Please see details below and use this link to download the application form: www.rgs.org/research/ann... #rgs2026 #access #guest #collaboration
Welcome to the GCYFRG We are a forum for new directions in research on the geographies of children, youth and families. We aim to support postgraduates and early-career academics, as well as collaborate with practitioners and other research groups. Join us! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
⏰ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🎉 Great news, we’ve extended the deadline for 𝐆𝐂𝐘𝐅𝐑𝐆 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐆𝐒-𝐈𝐁𝐆 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 to 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💡If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now’s the perfect time. Don’t miss out, see more details below! 👇
Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group.@gcyfrg.bsky.social · 7mo ago📣 Call for Session Proposals – RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2026 (GCYFRG Sponsored Sessions) 📍 Location: London (Royal Geographical Society & Imperial College London) and online 📅 Dates: Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 September 2026 🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/GCYFRGLinkedIn
Bookings now open! To secure your place, please fill in application form and return by Tuesday 24th February 2026. Find the form here: lnkd.in/etu93it6
📣 Call for Session Proposals – RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2026 (GCYFRG Sponsored Sessions) 📍 Location: London (Royal Geographical Society & Imperial College London) and online 📅 Dates: Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 September 2026 🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/GCYFRGLinkedIn
📚✨ Save the Date | GCYFRG Writing Retreat 2026 We are delighted to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual writing retreat. 📆 22–26 June 2026 📍 Flagstone Farm, Cotswolds (UK) 🎓 4 PhD bursaries available 📌 Bookings open in the new year #GCYFRGWrites #WritingRetreat #Geography
Fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate your colleagues! Nominations are now open for the @rgsibg.bsky.social #2026Medals&Awards Interested in a nomination supported by #GCYFRG? Get in touch with @sophiemilnes.bsky.social by January 19th. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2026-Nominat...
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Are you an early career researcher from any discipline within the #GCYFRG? Give your December a pitch-perfect start at the #EarlyCareerResearcherMeetup-ElevatorPitch! 📆Monday 1 December, 09:30 (UK, GMT) · 10:30 (CET). 📍Online, on Teams No pressure to present, drop-ins are welcome! #GCYFRG #ECR
#ICYMI the Acknowledge Place and More-than-Human: Conceptualisation of Children & Youth’s Living Spaces in the Anthropocene online symposium brought together ECRs from across the world to explore how #place, #care, & #more-than-human relations shape #everyday lives of #children and #youngPeople.
The GCYFRG are delighted to announce this year’s second prize winner of our 2025 RGS/IBG Undergraduate Dissertation Prize: Emily Buckley, University of Lancaster Visit our website to see the interview with Emily about her experience and read her dissertation. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg/prize...
The GCYFRG are delighted to announce the winner of our 2025 RGS/IBG Undergraduate Dissertation Prize: Jenna Parkhill, from the University of Dundee. Visit our website to see the interview with Jenna about her dissertation experience and read her dissertation. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg/prize...
Welcome to our vibrant and supportive community! We invite you to follow us to find updates on our latest activities, prizes, and much more. We also encourage you to visit our webpage to find more information about the research group, our aims, and how to become a member. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg
