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Paul Rose to chair RGS Explore Weekend
We are delighted to announce that renowned explorer, environmentalist and broadcaster Paul Rose will reprise his role as Chair for this year鈥檚 Explore weekend.
Survey shows geography students highly satisfied
The results of 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) once again show the value of studying geography, with students across the UK reporting high levels of satisfaction with their university experience.聽
Supporting geographical work experience opportunities
We are pleased to announce that we have relaunched our work experience directory and are asking individuals and companies to register their opportunities. 聽
Teaching sustainability and biodiversity through the case of Oman
Each month we'll be spotlighting highlights from our educational resource collection, with insights from the people who create them. In this edition, discover how we鈥檝e used the case study of Oman to teach about sustainability and biodiversity!
New geography programmes accredited
The Society has recently approved the accreditation or reaccreditation of 11 geography programmes at five higher education institutions across the UK.鈥�
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society鈥檚 Council
Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council. Also find out what鈥檚 changed since the last cycle of approvals.
Summer building closure
The Society's building in South Kensington will be closed from 6 August to 7 September for maintenance works.
Society and Geographical Association host a festival of geography
The Society and the Geographical Association partnered up last week to host teachers for a joint celebration of geographical knowledge and understanding.聽聽
New structured development pathway for Chartered Geographer launched
The Society has launched a new programme designed to support people along the way to becoming a Chartered Geographer.
Research Groups host four events on 'Super Thursday'
Today marked one of the busiest days in the year for our Research Groups, with four groups hosting events around the UK and further afield.
Capturing the global impact of the climate crisis
Out of over 1,500 entries from around the world, 10 outstanding photography and film projects were selected as Earth Photo 2025 winners.
Celebrating International Archives Week: spotlight on the Jean Carter Collection
Wrapping up International Archives Week, the Collections team share a favourite new addition to our archival holdings, the Jean Carter Collection.