Geographical Magazine • 1st April 2013

UK human geography is on top of the world

The sixth and final of a series of reviews led by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the analysis found that in the UK, human geography is an innovative, diverse, vibrant discipline that sets the intellectual agenda in many areas; publishes more than its fair share of major disciplinary journals; leads the way in terms of the number and reach of published journal articles; and has produced a large number of seminal publications – both books and articles.

Geographical Magazine • 1st April 2013

Teaching the world

Over recent months, a flurry of consultations, drafts and ministerial announcements has signalled major changes to the school curriculum. These changes will fundamentally affect what is taught, how it’s examined, how schools will be held accountable for performance and, for those in the final years of their schooling, how A-levels will be differentiated from AS-levels.

Geographical Magazine • 1st March 2013

Unravelling the stories behind Britain’s landscapes

The series, which was launched last year, now has more than 70 interactive walks exploring Britain’s many diverse landscapes. There are walks by the seaside, in the countryside and in towns and cities. Collectively, they look at how the forces of nature, people, events and the economy have shaped our past and present.

Geographical Magazine • 1st February 2013

Get chartered

CGeog is the only internationally recognised professional accreditation for those with competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills in the workplace.

Geographical Magazine • 1st January 2013

Learning & leading

Lynn Munro, 20, from Scotland, was awarded a gap-year scholarship in 2009 to spend three months volunteering at a game reserve and predator sanctuary in South Africa, allowing her to fulfill her dream of working with elephants. Following her short spell volunteering, she travelled independently around New Zealand.

Geographical Magazine • 1st November 2012

Finding benefits

With a thriving and vibrant geographical community made up of professional geographers, young ambassadors and geography enthusiasts, Society membership is growing every year.

Geographical Magazine • 1st October 2012

Picturing the past

Holding more than half a million photographs, artworks, negatives, lantern slides and albums, this rich source of images is open to all, and is used by thousands of people.

Geographical Magazine • 1st September 2012

Support for all

Perched by the porch of an estancia, miles from civilisation in the ruggedly wild setting of northwest Argentina, Jas Jhalli, recipient of the Society’s 2012 Journey of a Lifetime Award, watches intently as Argentina’s legendary cowboys, the gauchos, usher their cattle down the steep hills and into the valley. It’s only a year since Jas applied for the award with her idea of travelling to discover more about the gaucho tradition and culture, looking at their identity and place in current society.

Geographical Magazine • 1st August 2012

Excellence recognised

From scientific fieldwork and historical geography to excellence in teaching and photography, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)’s annual medals and awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions across the breadth of geography.

Geographical Magazine • 1st July 2012

Going for geography gold

Olympic fervour is growing, and soon millions of people will descend on London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has been using this special occasion to encourage teachers and students to discover more about their own local areas and environments, and to learn about the economic, social and environmental impacts that the occasion will have on the UK and the capital.

Geographical Magazine • 1st June 2012

Fieldwork for all

Whether it’s in your local region or in an exotic, far-flung destination, fieldwork can be both inspirational and informative. It’s a great way to see geography come to life and to experience and enjoy a wide range of environments. It’s also a key way in which geographers and other research scientists advance our understanding of our world.

Geographical Magazine • 1st May 2012

Mapping out the future

Strategic planning was introduced at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in 1998 as a way to involve committees, Fellows and members, staff and other interested parties in helping to shape what we do to deliver our objective of ‘advancing geographical science’. The Society benefits from being a broad church with many different interest groups and this process enables everyone to have a voice.

Geographical Magazine • 1st April 2012

Championing geography

The world currently faces numerous challenges, from achieving sustainable food production to dealing with future migration, and the next generation of geographers will play a crucial role in helping society to understand and respond to those challenges.

Geographical Magazine • 1st March 2012

Exploring future challenges

Topics covered to date have included the role of digital technologies in offering the countries of Africa realistic economic, educational and development opportunities. Closer to home, the project has also explored the ways in which British society is adapting to an ageing population, particularly in terms of the effects on healthcare and social services, potential gaps in the job market and the age of retirement itself.

Geographical Magazine • 1st February 2012

The world at your feet

The project, Walk the World, is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad’s Discovering Places campaign, which aims to inspire people in the UK to discover their local built, historic and natural environments. Walk the World offers everyone an easy and exciting way to get involved in the Cultural Olympiad, no matter where they live.