Could your students rise to the National Geography Olympiad challenge? Taking place from 9–20 November 2026, this free competition gives Year 12 and 13 geographers 45 minutes to tackle 60 multiple-choice questions and put their geographical knowledge and thinking to the test. Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates are available for high-achieving students. Get your students involved in the first National Geography Olympiad: buff.ly/C2zUyOy

New to teaching geography or teaching it outside your specialism? Build your confidence with Geography for non-specialists, a three-session online course packed with practical support for teaching geography effectively. Across the sessions, you’ll cover geographical enquiry, fieldwork, maps and GIS, with practical ideas you can take into your teaching. The course begins 14 October. Book your place: buff.ly/luS2dni

Join us online on 22 September, 12.30–1.15pm, for the first in our new series of GA Lunchtime Lectures, with a 30-minute talk from Dr Charlene Rose exploring the geography of food, marketing, migration and communities, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. A great opportunity to develop your subject knowledge and hear about current geographical research. The session will also be recorded, so you can catch up afterwards if you can’t attend live. buff.ly/t8kHQVg

Save the date: our Annual Conference and Exhibition returns 6-8 April 2027, Sheffield College City Campus. Release 1 tickets are open now: £115 for members, £170 non-members, £30 student members and £46 ECT members. Book early, prices rise as later releases open. Link: buff.ly/z4CqdtZ #geographyteacher #geography #geographyteacherconference

Join the GA Birmingham and Worcestershire branch on Thursday 24 September 2026 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at KECHG for an in-person presentation titled 'Santorini: The life cycle of a volcano'. The session will be delivered by guest speaker Prof David Pyle, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. This event is a fantastic opportunity to gain expert insights into volcanic processes. Reserve your place in advance by completing the online event booking form: buff.ly/WRey0Ek

Join the GA Glosgeog branch for a free GA virtual session on tectonic hazards for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students on Thursday 24 September 2026. Mark Giffard-Lindsay examines the 2015 Nepal earthquake, emergency responses, and career pathways. Email [email protected] with your school and pupil numbers by 17 September to book.

The GA is pleased to welcome Fiona Sheriff as President and Sophie Wilson as Vice President for 2026–27. We also thank Catherine Owen for her outstanding contribution during her time in office. Read more: geography.org.uk/fiona-sheri…

The call for papers for the GA's Annual Conference next year ends 31 August. If you have not yet sent in your proposal, there's only a few days left to do so. Find more information about this including the proposal guidelines here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

The call for papers is still open for the GA's Annual Conference next year.😁 Don't wait until the last minute to send your proposal. This proposal window is open until 31 August. Propose a session here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

Incoming GA President Fiona Sheriff introduces the theme for Conference 2027: 'Passionate about geography'. Have you got a topic, research project or teaching approach that genuinely excites you and transforms learning? Why not use the summer holiday to work on it and share your passion and submit a session proposal today: the-ga.org/CallForPapers Proposals for conference sessions close on 31 August 2026.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the National Festival of Fieldwork this June. If the weather stopped you from going outside or you have not had the chance yet, you can still complete your fieldwork activities throughout July. Download your participation certificate and access our free GA resources here:buff.ly/87DEROm #NFF26

Support our charitable mission by contributing to our new Gifts and Legacies Fund. Your generous donations help GA develop strategic projects, including our upcoming primary and secondary handbooks. Every gift makes a real difference for geography education. Learn more: buff.ly/MsLLiMG