Research Groups
Our Research Groups bring together active researchers and those with a professional interest in a particular aspect of geography and related disciplines.
About Research and Working Groups
The Society has over 30 Research and Working Groups, which bring together researchers and those with a professional interest in a particular aspect of geography and related disciplines.聽Some groups bring together those working on particular themes, while others bring together those interested in particular methodologies. Other Research Groups also advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion within geography.聽
The primary remit of Research Groups is to support and promote their area of geography through support for academic research and teaching, but their work also extends into education, public policy and research, government and enterprise. The groups are supported by committees made up of elected positions that help to facilitate their activities.聽
Research Groups play a key role in the Society鈥檚聽Annual International Conference, sponsoring sessions, organising socials and supporting attendance聽for individuals who might otherwise be unable to attend. Among their other activities, the groups create resources, support mentoring and career development, and organise a variety events. They also celebrate the achievements of students through undergraduate dissertation prizes, and offer awards, prizes and funding to researchers working in their area of the discipline.
Getting involved
Research and Working Group membership is open to both Society members and non-members with more details on the benefits of and process for joining below. You can also find a list of active Research Groups along with channels to stay in touch. If you are interested in a particular group and would like to find out more, you may wish to join the group鈥檚 annual general meeting (AGM) with further details on this page.
Those wishing to support the work of Research Groups also may consider joining a Research Group committee. Below, you can find more details on the benefits of joining a committee as well as current vacancies.
Current Research Groups
Details of active groups, including their websites, social media, and mailing lists.
Research Group annual general meetings
AGM dates, times, and registration details.
Why join a Research Group committee?
Vignettes by former and current committee members about what they have gained from the experience.
Research Group committee vacancies
Details on current vacancies, including how to apply.
Research Groups Privacy Notice
Information on how we collect, use and look after your personal data as a Research Group member.
Resources for current committee members
How to join a Research or Working Group
For Society members, please inform the Society of which Research Groups you wish to join, using the form below.* Your membership records will be updated and your contact details passed on to the relevant groups. Download, fill out, and return our Join a Research Group form to rhed@rgs.org
For non-Society members, contact the Chair/Membership Officer of the Research Group you are interested in and request to become a member. Contact details can be found on the Research Group websites listed below.
Joining a Research Group is usually free for Society Fellows and Members, but some Groups make additional charges for specific services, such as distribution of newsletters.
*The British Society for Geomorphology (BSG) maintain their own membership records and so cannot be joined through your Society membership. Find on www.geomorphology.org.uk
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