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The latest in geography higher education from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
@rgs-agwg.bsky.socialReposted by @rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialJoin the chair of AGWG Hannah Fair for an exciting online workshop introducing why and how to become a journal peer reviewer on 8th December 1pm-2pm! Further details and registration are available here www.rgs.org/events/upcom...
@rgs.orgReposted by @rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialAre you a researcher, student or teacher looking for funding to support a fieldwork project?
📣 Applications for our 2027 grants are now open!
Explore the funding opportunities available and how to apply: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/apply-now-for-our-2027-grants
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialA warm welcome to all new committee members of our 30+ Research Groups - and a big thank you to those rotating off, for their contributions supporting geography's sub-disciplines 👏
Learn more about the work of our Research Groups: https://www.rgs.org/research/research-groups
@rgs.orgReposted by @rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialWhy is geography important when considering the future of democracy in a time of polycrisis?
Ioannis Rigkos-Zitthen (Roskilde University) unpacks the answers in a new Geography Directions blog post.
Check it out here👉 https://ow.ly/R7Aj50ZT0VA
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialDo you know students who are interested in going to university and attending an open day?
Our newly updated directory lists advertised open days taking place at UK universities from October to December 👇
https://ow.ly/9tbM50ZQV2f
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialLooking 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialLooking for events to share with students this October?
Geography for All, in collaboration with social mobility charities Akama Fund and My Academic Family, are hosting an online webinar on budgeting and financial wellbeing for the new term on October 6.
Register here👇
https://ow.ly/xPEF50ZQxYI
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialKnow undergraduates curious about a career in government? 🏛️
At our next Use Geography webinar, geography professionals working in government will share their insights, career journeys, and practical advice for entering the sector.
Find out more and register for free 👇
https://ow.ly/tAmG50ZQvrq
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialThe 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialAre 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialCurious 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
@rgs.orgReposted by @rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialWant 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
@rgs.orgReposted by @rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialLast 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialThe 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialWe hope you all had a great time. See you all (and hopefully some new faces!) at next year’s Conference at the @bristoluni.bsky.social! #RGSIBG26
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialWe’d also like to thank all the dedicated people who have helped us deliver this year’s Conference, including the staff at the Society, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, the catering team, contractors, and the Chair.
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialWe would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who attended, presented, asked questions, and engaged with the theme of Geographies of inequalities, and to the Research Groups for their continued participation and support of geographical research.
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialAfter 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
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.socialThe 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!
@rgs-ibghe.bsky.social(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
