RGS–IBG NEWS
Geographers in the workplace
Mar 29, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Geographers are highly employable with geography graduates working in roles ranging from environmental consultants to commercial analysts, and from catastrophe modellers to teachers
Migrants on the Margins
Feb 24, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Migrants on the Margins, a three-year field research project led by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is attempting to improve our understanding of the experiences of migrants and their access to urban opportunities
Supporting Geography In Schools
Jan 27, 2017
In a rapidly changing and ever more connected world, the demand for geographical knowledge, skills and understanding has never been greater
Each year the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Geographical run Young Geographer of the Year, a national competition for pupils aged between nine and 18, which encourages pupils to engage with a specific geographical topic
Geography teacher training scholarships
Dec 22, 2016
The popularity of geography at both GCSE and A Level has grown significantly. 2016 saw GCSE entries rise for the sixth consecutive year, while the number of candidates sitting A Level geography increased by 16.5 per cent between 2011 and 2016
Society gift membership
Nov 25, 2016
Do you know someone interested in discovering more about the world’s peoples, places and environments?
Formulating strategy
Nov 03, 2016
Written by
Dr Rita Gardner
Dr Rita Gardner CBE, Director of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), encourages RGS-IBG members to get involved in formulating the new strategy
Explore 2016
Sep 28, 2016
Written by
Geographical
This November, the Society’s annual expedition and fieldwork planning weekend celebrates its 40th year
Supporting field research and expeditions
Aug 26, 2016
Written by
Geographical
Among the anniversaries being celebrated by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) this year are 60 years of the Society’s Expeditions and Geographical Fieldwork Grants and 40 years of the annual fieldwork and expeditions planning weekend seminar, Explore
Bob Geldof and Professor Michael Storper receive Royal Medals
Jul 21, 2016
Written by
Geographical
Results from the RGS-IBG Medals and Awards 2016
Research, policy and practice: Making the case
Jun 23, 2016
Written by
Geographical
In 2015, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) put in place a small policy team to enhance the Society’s activities in knowledge exchange, and to engage policy-makers, business leaders and other professionals with geographical research and practice
Data skills in geography
May 27, 2016
Written by
Geographical
Our ability to collect, store and use geographical data is increasing dramatically, revolutionising how we see, understand and interact with the world. It is vital that geographers possess the skills needed to collect and interpret it effectively
Why does Antarctica matter?
Apr 29, 2016
Written by
Geographical
To celebrate the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition, the 2015 Young Geographer of the Year competition asked pupils to answer the question ‘Why does Antarctica matter?’
Explore the Great British landscape
Mar 25, 2016
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) can help you explore the UK through it's Discovering Britain series of self-guided walks
Preserving Hurley’s Legacy
Feb 26, 2016
The RGS-IBG has digitised its historic collection of glass plate and celluloid negatives from Frank Hurley, official photographer of the Endurance Expedition
A Lifelong Passion
Sep 04, 2015
Written by
Paul Presley
As the new President of the RGS–IBG, Nicholas Crane has big shoes to fill. But following a lifetime of dedication to promoting geography, and with a high-profile, public face, Paul Presley finds that the Society couldn’t be in better hands
Geography student numbers increase
Jan 09, 2015
Written by
Tom Hart
Student numbers for geography have been rising for the last five years with 225,000 sitting a GCSE in the subject and 55,600 taking an A-level in 2014
Young Geographer 2014
Nov 28, 2014
Written by
Graeme Gourlay
Writer and broadcaster Nick Crane presents awards to the Young Geographers of 2014
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